Fouretene sermons of Barnardine Ochyne, concernyng the predestinacion and eleccion of god: very expediente to the settynge forth of hys glorye among hys creatures. Translated out of Italian in to oure natyve younge by A.C.

Bacon, Anne Cooke, Lady, 1528?-1610
Ochino, Bernardino, 1487-1564
Publisher: By John Day dwellynge ouer Aldersgate and Wylliam Seres dwellyng in Peter Colledge Cum priuilegio ad imprimendum solum
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1551
Approximate Era: pre-Elizabeth
TCP ID: A08445 ESTC ID: S104170 STC ID: 18767
Subject Headings: Predestination; Sermons, English -- 16th century;
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0 ¶ Whether Predestinacion oughte to be wrytten, spoken, or thought: the fyrste Sermon. ¶ Whither Predestination ought to be written, spoken, or Thought: the First Sermon. ¶ cs n1 vmd pc-acp vbi vvn, vvn, cc vvd: dt ord n1. (6) sermon (DIV2) 0 Image 5
1 THer are many that wold not here predestinacion spokē of, nor once named, and if they might let it, it shuld neuer be preached, There Are many that would not Here predestination spoken of, nor once nam, and if they might let it, it should never be preached, pc-acp vbr d cst vmd xx av n1 vvn pp-f, ccx a-acp vvd, cc cs pns32 vmd vvi pn31, pn31 vmd av-x vbi vvn, (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 5
2 and that is because it semeth them to gyue offence, and ingender cōfusion amonge the people. and that is Because it Seemeth them to gyve offence, and engender confusion among the people. cc d vbz c-acp pn31 vvz pno32 pc-acp vvi n1, cc vvb n1 p-acp dt n1. (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 5
3 ☞ I cannot denye, that many curiouse persons wyth theyr darcke natural lyght (willing to se thinges supernatural that cannot be sene but by fayth) do fal into thousandes of errours, ☞ I cannot deny, that many curious Persons with their dark natural Light (willing to see things supernatural that cannot be seen but by faith) do fall into thousandes of errors, ☞ pns11 vmbx vvi, cst d j n2 p-acp po32 j j vvi (j pc-acp vvi n2 j cst vmbx vbi vvn cc-acp p-acp n1) vdb vvi p-acp crd pp-f n2, (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 5
4 and cause other to fall into the lyke. and cause other to fallen into the like. cc n1 j-jn pc-acp vvi p-acp dt av-j. (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 5
5 Al that they maye imagine by force of wyt, pleasynge to theyr owne corrupt reason (of that hyghe secrete) they thyncke it to be true, wythout other testimonye of holye scripture. All that they may imagine by force of wit, pleasing to their own corrupt reason (of that high secret) they think it to be true, without other testimony of holy scripture. d cst pns32 vmb vvi p-acp n1 pp-f n1, vvg p-acp po32 d j n1 (pp-f d j j-jn) pns32 vvi pn31 pc-acp vbi j, p-acp j-jn n1 pp-f j n1. (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 5
6 And thereby haue intangled their braynes, darkened theyr myndes, and offended theyr consciences. And thereby have entangled their brains, darkened their minds, and offended their Consciences. cc av vhb vvn po32 n2, vvn po32 n2, cc vvn po32 n2. (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 5
7 Curyosytye is an vnsatiable beast, it would pearce thorowe all thynges, and yet cānot get out of his darke and intricate laborinthes, Curiosity is an unsatiable beast, it would pierce thorough all things, and yet cannot get out of his dark and intricate laborinthes, n1 vbz dt j n1, pn31 vmd vvi p-acp d n2, cc av vmbx vvi av pp-f po31 j cc j n2, (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 6
8 nor once lyft vpthe heade to diuyne secrettes. nor once lift vpthe head to divine secrets. ccx a-acp vvd n1 n1 p-acp j-jn n2-jn. (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 6
9 And if we suffer our selues to be guyded of it (in thinges speciallye supernaturall, And if we suffer our selves to be guided of it (in things specially supernatural, cc cs pns12 vvb po12 n2 pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f pn31 (p-acp n2 av-j j, (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 6
10 neyther wyll it at any tyme be satisfied, nor we shall neuer perceyue the trueth. neither will it At any time be satisfied, nor we shall never perceive the truth. dx vmb pn31 p-acp d n1 vbi vvn, ccx pns12 vmb av-x vvi dt n1. (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 6
11 For immedialye after it passeth the borders of the natural lyghte, it goeth alwayes blynded and at aduentur. For immedialye After it passes the borders of the natural Light, it Goes always blinded and At aduentur. p-acp n1 p-acp pn31 vvz dt n2 pp-f dt j n1, pn31 vvz av vvn cc p-acp fw-la. (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 6
12 Therefore it must be put a syde and (bryngynge hys vnsaciable wyl to an ende) walke by fayth to deuyne secrettes honoryng thē wythout further dyscussion. Therefore it must be put a side and (bringing his unsatiable will to an end) walk by faith to divine secrets honouring them without further dyscussion. av pn31 vmb vbi vvn dt n1 cc (vvg po31 j-u n1 p-acp dt n1) vvb p-acp n1 p-acp j-jn n2-jn vvg pno32 p-acp jc n1. (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 6
13 And if we be prouoked to serch them out by the wantonnes of humayne wyt: we oughte to remember that, which is writtē: And if we be provoked to search them out by the wantonness of human wit: we ought to Remember that, which is written: cc cs pns12 vbb vvn pc-acp vvi pno32 av p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1: pns12 vmd pc-acp vvi d, r-crq vbz vvn: (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 6
14 He that searcheth the maiestie of God, shalbe ouercome with the glorye thereof. He that Searches the majesty of God, shall overcome with the glory thereof. pns31 cst vvz dt n1 pp-f np1, vmb|vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 av. (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 6
15 It is our offyce, to be cōtēt, with as much as God hath vouchafed to open vnto vs in the sacred Scripturs, in the whych, he hath gyuen vs lyght sufficyently. It is our office, to be content, with as much as God hath vouchsafed to open unto us in the sacred Scriptures, in the which, he hath given us Light sufficyently. pn31 vbz po12 n1, pc-acp vbi j, p-acp c-acp d c-acp np1 vhz vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12 p-acp dt j n2, p-acp dt r-crq, pns31 vhz vvn pno12 vvi av-j. (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 6
16 But note, that as it is euel to be curiouse in wyllynge to knowe more then that whych in the scripture is conteyned, But note, that as it is evil to be curious in willing to know more then that which in the scripture is contained, p-acp n1, cst c-acp pn31 vbz av-jn pc-acp vbi j p-acp j pc-acp vvi av-dc cs d r-crq p-acp dt n1 vbz vvn, (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 6
17 and to vs reueled, so is it also euell, to be ignorant and not to seke to vnderstande as much as therin is: and to us revealed, so is it also evil, to be ignorant and not to seek to understand as much as therein is: cc p-acp pno12 vvn, av vbz pn31 av j-jn, pc-acp vbi j cc xx pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp d c-acp av vbz: (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 6
18 for that in them speaketh the holy gost who gyueth none offence but edifyeth In them is writen nothyng pernicious, vnprofitable, for that in them speaks the holy ghost who gyveth none offence but edifyeth In them is written nothing pernicious, unprofitable, c-acp cst p-acp pno32 vvz dt j n1 r-crq vvz pi n1 cc-acp vvz p-acp pno32 vbz vvn pix j, j, (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 6
19 or vayne, but only commodious and necessary. or vain, but only commodious and necessary. cc j, cc-acp av-j j cc j. (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 6
20 Neyther ought it to offende any man, when it is spoken of, in the maner that Paulle speaketh of it. Neither ought it to offend any man, when it is spoken of, in the manner that Paulle speaks of it. av-dx vmd pn31 p-acp vvi d n1, c-crq pn31 vbz vvn pp-f, p-acp dt n1 cst n1 vvz pp-f pn31. (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 6
21 And we neyther maye nor ought to be more circumspecte in speakyng therof then Paule, ye then God, that speake in hym. And we neither may nor ought to be more circumspect in speaking thereof then Paul, you then God, that speak in him. cc pns12 av-dx vmb ccx vmd pc-acp vbi av-dc j p-acp vvg av av np1, pn22 av np1, cst vvi p-acp pno31. (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 6
22 Thynckest thou haplye that Paule (yea rather Christe that lyued in hym, and moued hym to wryte) dyd erre in yt he wrote of it in suche sort, Thinkest thou happily that Paul (yea rather Christ that lived in him, and moved him to write) did err in that he wrote of it in such sort, vv2 pns21 av-j d np1 (uh av np1 cst vvd p-acp pno31, cc vvd pno31 pc-acp vvi) vdd vvi p-acp pn31 pns31 vvd pp-f pn31 p-acp d n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 6
23 as he dyd? The holy gost would neuer haue gyuen vnderstandynge thereof in the holy scripture, if it had bene euell. as he did? The holy ghost would never have given understanding thereof in the holy scripture, if it had be evil. c-acp pns31 vdd? dt j n1 vmd av-x vhi vvn n1 av p-acp dt j n1, cs pn31 vhd vbn j-jn. (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 6
24 Thou wylt saye, the preachynge of it in such maner as Paule wrytteth: gyueth offence, as it is euidente. Thou wilt say, the preaching of it in such manner as Paul wrytteth: gyveth offence, as it is evident. pns21 vm2 vvi, dt vvg pp-f pn31 p-acp d n1 c-acp np1 vvz: vvz n1, c-acp pn31 vbz j. (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 6
25 I answere that Christ crucified, was an offence to the Hebrues: therfore the apostles dyd euell to preache it. I answer that christ Crucified, was an offence to the Hebrews: Therefore the Apostles did evil to preach it. pns11 vvb cst np1 vvd, vbds dt n1 p-acp dt njp2: av dt n2 vdd j-jn p-acp vvi pn31. (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 6
26 The gospel semed folyshnes to the wyse of the world: And therefore it shoulde not be taughte. The gospel seemed foolishness to the wise of the world: And Therefore it should not be taught. dt n1 vvd n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1: cc av pn31 vmd xx vbi vvn. (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 6
27 The trueth is displeasaunt to the false christians, they fynde offence of the gospell, and Iustificacion by Christe, shoulde it then be kepte in silence? Wherfore wilt yu that we holde oure peace of that thyng whych Paule writteth? How can the wordes of the holy gost offend, that haue bene pronounced and wrytten onelye for oure saluacion? If thou be offended therwyth, it is not because it gyueth the occaciō but for that thou takest it without any gift. The truth is displeasant to the false Christians, they find offence of the gospel, and Justification by Christ, should it then be kept in silence? Wherefore wilt thou that we hold our peace of that thing which Paul Writeth? How can the words of the holy ghost offend, that have be pronounced and written only for our salvation? If thou be offended therewith, it is not Because it gyveth the occasion but for that thou Takest it without any gift. dt n1 vbz j p-acp dt j njpg2, pns32 vvi n1 pp-f dt n1, cc n1 p-acp np1, vmd pn31 av vbi vvd p-acp n1? q-crq vm2 pns21 cst pns12 vvb po12 n1 pp-f d n1 r-crq np1 vvz? q-crq vmb dt n2 pp-f dt j n1 vvi, cst vhb vbn vvn cc vvn av-j p-acp po12 n1? cs pns21 vbb vvn av, pn31 vbz xx c-acp pn31 vvz dt n1 cc-acp p-acp cst pns21 vv2 pn31 p-acp d n1. (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 7
28 Neyther oughte the thereof to ceasse, more then the Apostles left preachynge, thoughe many were offendyd therwyth. Neither ought the thereof to cease, more then the Apostles left preaching, though many were offended therewith. av-dx vmd av av pc-acp vvi, av-dc cs dt n2 vvd vvg, cs d vbdr vvn av. (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 7
29 Thou wilt saye, to preache the Gospell is necessarye. Wherfore that oughte not to be lefte for offence: Thou wilt say, to preach the Gospel is necessary. Wherefore that ought not to be left for offence: pns21 vm2 vvi, pc-acp vvi dt n1 vbz j. c-crq d vmd xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1: (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 7
30 and I saye that predestinacion is a great parte of the Gospell. and I say that predestination is a great part of the Gospel. cc pns11 vvb d n1 vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt n1. (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 7
31 Wouldest thou not thynke thys a goodlye Gospell or glad tydynges, that God from wythout begynnyng, had by his mere grace, Wouldst thou not think this a goodly Gospel or glad tidings, that God from without beginning, had by his mere grace, vmd2 pns21 xx vvi d dt j n1 cc j n2, cst np1 p-acp p-acp n1, vhd p-acp po31 j n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 7
32 and by Christ crucified, elected vs to be hys children, and that we be suer in hys handes? It is a thing moste necessarye, to preache those good newes, in the whyche ther is dyscouered vnto vs the exceadynge goodnes of God, that aboue all other thynges doeth moue vs to be ennamored of hym, and by christ Crucified, elected us to be his children, and that we be sure in his hands? It is a thing most necessary, to preach those good news, in the which there is discovered unto us the exceeding Goodness of God, that above all other things doth move us to be ennamored of him, cc p-acp np1 vvd, vvn pno12 pc-acp vbi po31 n2, cc cst pns12 vbb j p-acp po31 n2? pn31 vbz dt n1 av-ds j, pc-acp vvi d j n1, p-acp dt r-crq a-acp vbz vvn p-acp pno12 dt j-vvg n1 pp-f np1, cst p-acp d j-jn n2 vdz vvi pno12 pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f pno31, (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 7
33 And he that is offended wyth predestinacion, preached in the maner it ought to be, is also offended wyth the Gospell. And he that is offended with predestination, preached in the manner it ought to be, is also offended with the Gospel. cc pns31 cst vbz vvn p-acp n1, vvn p-acp dt n1 pn31 vmd pc-acp vbi, vbz av vvn p-acp dt n1. (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 7
34 Knowest thou (that whyche in dede doth hurt, althoughe it appeare not to the blynde and frantyke worlde) that anye man preacheth it after ye humaine doctrine? But it maye be thou wylt saye, let vs come therefore to the particulars. Knowest thou (that which in deed does hurt, although it appear not to the blind and frantic world) that any man Preacheth it After you human Doctrine? But it may be thou wilt say, let us come Therefore to the particulars. vv2 pns21 (d r-crq p-acp n1 vdz vvi, cs pn31 vvb xx p-acp dt j cc j n1) cst d n1 vvz pn31 p-acp pn22 j n1? p-acp pn31 vmb vbi pns21 vm2 vvi, vvb pno12 vvi av p-acp dt n2-j. (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 7
35 Doeth it not seme to the, offence, to preach that god hath electe some and not other some? He that hereth these wordes, wyll thyncke God to be parciall. Doth it not seem to thee, offence, to preach that god hath elect Some and not other Some? He that heareth these words, will think God to be partial. vdz pn31 xx vvi p-acp pno32, n1, pc-acp vvi d n1 vhz vvi d cc xx j-jn d? pns31 cst vvz d n2, vmb vvi np1 pc-acp vbi j. (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 7
36 I answere and fyrst I saye, that god cannot erre; nor wyll other wyse then iustly: I answer and fyrst I say, that god cannot err; nor will other wise then justly: pns11 vvb cc ord pns11 vvb, cst n1 vmbx vvi; ccx vmb n-jn j av av-j: (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 7
37 Yea hys wyll is so ryghte, that as he alway wylleth any thyng, it is euen by that wyllynge most iust. Yea his will is so right, that as he always willeth any thing, it is even by that willing most just. uh po31 n1 vbz av j-jn, cst c-acp pns31 av vvz d n1, pn31 vbz av p-acp cst j av-ds j. (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 7
38 Therefore none should be offended wyth hys workes, for as much as he maye dyspose vs after his owne way, Therefore none should be offended with his works, for as much as he may dispose us After his own Way, av pix vmd vbi vvn p-acp po31 n2, c-acp c-acp d c-acp pns31 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp po31 d n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 7
39 and shewe hys pleasure vpō vs more then ye potter vpon hys pottes: and al wyth iustice & equite. and show his pleasure upon us more then you potter upon his pots: and all with Justice & equity. cc vvi po31 n1 p-acp pno12 dc cs pn22 n1 p-acp po31 n2: cc d p-acp n1 cc n1. (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 7
40 For what bond hath god with vs? Moreouer, by the synnes of Adam we are al lost, For what bound hath god with us? Moreover, by the Sins of Adam we Are all lost, p-acp r-crq n1 vhz n1 p-acp pno12? av, p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 pns12 vbr d vvn, (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 7
41 and he myghte iustlye damne vs al, but he saueth as manye as hym pleaseth: and he might justly damn us all, but he Saveth as many as him Pleases: cc pns31 vmd av-j vvi pno12 d, cc-acp pns31 vvz p-acp d c-acp pno31 vvz: (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 7
42 and yet we complayne, where we are not worthy by sufferyng al punishmente to set furthe the bryghtnes of hys glorye. and yet we complain, where we Are not worthy by suffering all punishment to Set forth the brightness of his glory. cc av pns12 vvi, c-crq pns12 vbr xx j p-acp vvg d n1 pc-acp vvi av-j dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 7
43 Yea it oughte to be preached that God hath elected some, and not other some: Yea it ought to be preached that God hath elected Some, and not other Some: uh pn31 vmd pc-acp vbi vvn cst np1 vhz vvn d, cc xx j-jn d: (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 7
44 for to smite to the earth the wisdome of man and to make him al humble and subiecte to God Now, is it not necessary to be knowē that we shal not all be saued, for to smite to the earth the Wisdom of man and to make him all humble and Subject to God Now, is it not necessary to be known that we shall not all be saved, c-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 dt n1 pp-f n1 cc pc-acp vvi pno31 d j cc j-jn p-acp np1 av, vbz pn31 xx j pc-acp vbi vvn cst pns12 vmb xx d vbi vvn, (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 7
45 and that many shalbe damned? And consequentlye God hath many electe and manye reiected. and that many shall damned? And consequently God hath many elect and many rejected. cc cst d vmb|vbi vvn? cc av-j np1 vhz d vvi cc d vvn. (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 7
46 Thou wouldest saye, thys shoulde gyue no occacion of offence, if it were preached, that those that he hath chosen, are chosen for ther merites, Thou Wouldst say, this should gyve no occasion of offence, if it were preached, that those that he hath chosen, Are chosen for their merits, pns21 vmd2 vvi, d vmd vvi dx n1 pp-f n1, cs pn31 vbdr vvn, cst d cst pns31 vhz vvn, vbr vvn p-acp po32 n2, (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 7
47 and those he hath forsaken, are forsaken for theyr wickednes but thei say yt those he hath elect, are elected by hys mere grace, wythout workes, and those he hath forsaken, Are forsaken for their wickedness but they say that those he hath elect, Are elected by his mere grace, without works, cc d pns31 vhz vvn, vbr vvn p-acp po32 n1 cc-acp pns32 vvb pn31 d pns31 vhz j-vvn, vbr vvn p-acp po31 j n1, p-acp n2, (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 8
48 and that oure election and saluacyon dependeth hollye vpon God. And thys gyueth the offence to the worlde. I answere. and that our election and salvation dependeth holly upon God. And this gyveth the offence to the world. I answer. cc d po12 n1 cc n1 vvz n1 p-acp np1. cc d vvz dt n1 p-acp dt n1. pns11 vvb. (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 8
49 If this be offence, Paule hath gyuen it him selfe, because it is the doctrine of him ye rather of the holy gost. If this be offence, Paul hath given it him self, Because it is the Doctrine of him the rather of the holy ghost. cs d vbb n1, np1 vhz vvn pn31 pno31 n1, c-acp pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f pno31 dt av-c pp-f dt j n1. (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 8
50 Wylt thou be offendyd, if Paule magnifie ye fre mercy, seyng God hath elected vs to the laud of hys glory, Wilt thou be offended, if Paul magnify you from mercy, sing God hath elected us to the laud of his glory, vm2 pns21 vbi vvn, cs np1 vvb pn22 p-acp n1, vvb np1 vhz vvn pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 8
51 as he wrytteth? We cannot magnify it sufficiently. But thou fearest it should be lauded and exalted to much. as he wrytteth? We cannot magnify it sufficiently. But thou Fearest it should be lauded and exalted to much. c-acp pns31 vvz? pns12 vmbx vvi pn31 av-j. p-acp pns21 vv2 pn31 vmd vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp d. (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 8
52 If it were told the thou were elected by they workes, then would I thou shuldest be offended, If it were told the thou were elected by they works, then would I thou Shouldst be offended, cs pn31 vbdr vvn dt pns21 vbdr vvn p-acp pns32 n2, av vmd pns11 pns21 vmd2 vbi vvn, (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 8
53 for that it would make the beleue thy saluacion, to depend vpon thy selfe, wherby thou shouldest be begiled. for that it would make the believe thy salvation, to depend upon thy self, whereby thou Shouldst be beguiled. c-acp cst pn31 vmd vvi dt vvb po21 n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp po21 n1, c-crq pns21 vmd2 vbi vvn. (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 8
54 For of thy selfe cōmeth thy damnacion, and of God thy saluacion. For of thy self comes thy damnation, and of God thy salvation. c-acp pp-f po21 n1 vvz po21 n1, cc pp-f np1 po21 n1. (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 8
55 Yea as often as thou thynckest thy saluacion in anye parte to depende vpon thy selfe, it dryueth the, eyther to dyspare or to be exallted in presumpcyon. Yea as often as thou Thinkest thy salvation in any part to depend upon thy self, it Driveth thee, either to dyspare or to be exallted in presumption. uh p-acp av c-acp pns21 vv2 po21 n1 p-acp d n1 p-acp vvb p-acp po21 n1, pn31 vvz pno32, av-d pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1. (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 8
56 And in such case thou cannest neuer put in God all thy hope, nor all thy loue, And in such case thou Canst never put in God all thy hope, nor all thy love, cc p-acp d n1 pns21 vm2 av-x vvi p-acp np1 d po21 n1, ccx d po21 n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 8
57 neyther haue perfect quyetnes of mynde, nor of conscyence. Thou wouldest say, that who so knoweth that God aboue is resolued vpon all thynges: neither have perfect quietness of mind, nor of conscience. Thou Wouldst say, that who so Knoweth that God above is resolved upon all things: dx n1 j n1 pp-f n1, ccx pp-f n1. pns21 vmd2 vvi, cst r-crq av vvz cst np1 a-acp vbz vvn p-acp d n2: (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 8
58 waxeth colde in well doyng, and sayth, what nede I more to trauayle, God hath immutably determined and resolued all that is to be, I maye passe my tyme in pleasure, Waxes cold in well doing, and say, what need I more to travail, God hath immutably determined and resolved all that is to be, I may pass my time in pleasure, vvz j-jn p-acp av vdg, cc vvz, r-crq n1 pns11 av-dc pc-acp vvi, np1 vhz av-j vvn cc vvd d cst vbz pc-acp vbi, pns11 vmb vvi po11 n1 p-acp n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 8
59 for if I be elect I shall euery way be saued, And if I be reprobate, I cannot saue my selfe, for if I be elect I shall every Way be saved, And if I be Reprobate, I cannot save my self, c-acp cs pns11 vbb j pns11 vmb d n1 vbi vvn, cc cs pns11 vbb j-jn, pns11 vmbx vvi po11 n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 8
60 thoughe I neuer ceased to axe it, on my bare knees. though I never ceased to axe it, on my bore knees. cs pns11 av-x vvd p-acp n1 pn31, p-acp po11 j n2. (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 8
61 Thou perceyuest not, that he which sayeth so, doth dyscouer hym selfe shewynge that he neuer dyd good workes, Thou perceivest not, that he which Saith so, does dyscouer him self show that he never did good works, pns21 vv2 xx, cst pns31 r-crq vvz av, vdz vvi pno31 n1 vvi cst pns31 av-x vdd j n2, (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 8
62 & yet he would hys saluacion should depend vpon hym selfe. & yet he would his salvation should depend upon him self. cc av pns31 vmd po31 n1 vmd vvi p-acp pno31 n1. (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 8
63 Thys sort of men, if they do any good (as they call it) it is to wyn heauen, This sort of men, if they do any good (as they call it) it is to win heaven, d n1 pp-f n2, cs pns32 vdb d j (c-acp pns32 vvb pn31) pn31 vbz pc-acp vvi n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 8
64 and not for the glory of God. and not for the glory of God. cc xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 8
65 Therefore if they should beleue that theyr saluacion and electyon dyd not come of them selues (as men that were not mouyd wyth the zeale of the honor of God) they would dwell in Idlenes, Therefore if they should believe that their salvation and election did not come of them selves (as men that were not moved with the zeal of the honour of God) they would dwell in Idleness, av cs pns32 vmd vvi d po32 n1 cc n1 vdd xx vvi pp-f pno32 n2 (c-acp n2 cst vbdr xx vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1) pns32 vmd vvi p-acp n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 8
66 yea, gyue theym selues to lyue lycenciously, and vngodly, wythout respecte of the dyshonour of God, they are fearefull Seruauntes and hirelynges, yea, gyve them selves to live lycenciously, and ungodly, without respect of the dishonour of God, they Are fearful Servants and hirelings, uh, vvi pno32 n2 pc-acp vvi av-j, cc j, p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, pns32 vbr j n2 cc n2, (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 8
67 and not sonnes of God, they serue theym selues and not God, and theym selues they worshyp. and not Sons of God, they serve them selves and not God, and them selves they worship. cc xx n2 pp-f np1, pns32 vvb pno32 n2 cc xx np1, cc pno32 n2 pns32 vvb. (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 8
68 The electe do neuer become could, but are the more feruent, by hearynge that their election and saluacion is onely in the handdes of God, they know by fayeth, that the lorde louyth theim so much (specially synce Christe hath dyed for theym on the crosse) that they are suer of theyr saluacion. The elect doe never become could, but Are the more fervent, by hearing that their election and salvation is only in the handdes of God, they know by Faith, that the lord louyth them so much (specially since Christ hath died for them on the cross) that they Are sure of their salvation. dt vvi n1 av vvi vmd, cc-acp vbr dt av-dc j, p-acp vvg cst po32 n1 cc n1 vbz av-j p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, pns32 vvb p-acp vvz, cst dt n1 vvz pno32 av av-d (av-j c-acp np1 vhz vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1) d pns32 vbr j pp-f po32 n1. (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 9
69 Yea they feale somuch the goodnes of God in Christe, and by Christ, that if it weare possyble (whyle that spirituall felyng dyd remayne in them) that they cold beleue them selues to be reprobate (for as muche as by thys, god is no lesse good) they would not any thyng the lesse loue hym, Yea they feal So much the Goodness of God in Christ, and by christ, that if it wear possible (while that spiritual feeling did remain in them) that they could believe them selves to be Reprobate (for as much as by this, god is no less good) they would not any thing the less love him, uh pns32 vvb av dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1, cc p-acp np1, cst cs pn31 vbdr j (cs d j n1 vdd vvi p-acp pno32) cst pns32 vmd vvi pno32 n2 pc-acp vbi j-jn (c-acp c-acp d c-acp p-acp d, n1 vbz av-dx av-dc j) pns32 vmd xx d n1 dt av-dc vvi pno31, (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 9
70 or trauayle to honor hym, euen as Saule cessed not most coragyously to fyght for ye glory of God, or travail to honour him, even as Saule cessed not most coragyously to fight for you glory of God, cc n1 pc-acp vvi pno31, av c-acp np1 j-vvn xx av-ds av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp pn22 n1 pp-f np1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 9
71 although it was foretould him of hys death. The elect vnderstand in spirit yt they are the children of God. although it was foretold him of his death. The elect understand in Spirit that they Are the children of God. cs pn31 vbds vvd pno31 pp-f po31 n1. dt j-vvn vvi p-acp n1 pn31 pns32 vbr dt n2 pp-f np1. (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 9
72 Wherfore they are forced by strength of loue & learne to haue condicions cōuenient to theyr so hye estate: Wherefore they Are forced by strength of love & Learn to have conditions convenient to their so high estate: c-crq pns32 vbr vvn p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc vvi pc-acp vhi n2 j p-acp po32 av j n1: (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 9
73 & are also ashamed to do a wycked worke, not semeli or setting to ye bewty of their dignitie. & Are also ashamed to do a wicked work, not semeli or setting to you beauty of their dignity. cc vbr av j pc-acp vdi dt j n1, xx j cc vvg p-acp pn22 n1 pp-f po32 n1. (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 9
74 And so much more thē the other, do they feare so sinne, by how much more they know yt god doeth in thys present lyfe, punyshe hys legitimate childrē, more thē the basterdes. And so much more them the other, do they Fear so sin, by how much more they know that god doth in this present life, Punish his legitimate children, more them the basterdes. cc av d dc pno32 dt n-jn, vdb pns32 vvb av n1, p-acp c-crq av-d av-dc pns32 vvb pn31 n1 vdz p-acp d j n1, vvb po31 j n2, n1 pno32 dt n2. (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 9
75 If and astrologyer should tell an ambycious man that he shoulde be pope, althoughe he dyd put vndouted trust there in, If and astrologyer should tell an ambycious man that he should be pope, although he did put undoubted trust there in, cs cc j vmd vvi dt j n1 cst pns31 vmd vbi n1, cs pns31 vdd vvi j n1 a-acp p-acp, (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 9
76 yet for all that he woulde not be Idell, but would set furth hym selfe by all meanes po yble to come to yt dignitie. yet for all that he would not be Idle, but would Set forth him self by all means po yble to come to that dignity. av p-acp d cst pns31 vmd xx vbi np1, cc-acp vmd vvi av pno31 n1 p-acp d n2 av j pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31 n1. (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 9
77 Euen so ye sōnes of god, the suerer thei are of their elecciō so much ye more they vnderstande the greate goodnes of God. Eve so you Sons of god, the Surer they Are of their election so much you more they understand the great Goodness of God. np1 av pn22 n2 pp-f n1, dt jc pns32 vbr pp-f po32 n1 av av-d pn22 av-dc pns32 vvb dt j n1 pp-f np1. (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 9
78 They are alwaies forced therfore, more & more by good workes, to make certeine to them selues the knowledge of their eleccion. They Are always forced Therefore, more & more by good works, to make certain to them selves the knowledge of their election. pns32 vbr av vvn av, av-dc cc av-dc p-acp j n2, pc-acp vvi j p-acp pno32 n2 dt n1 pp-f po32 n1. (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 9
79 Euery one wyll trauayle for the thinges of the world. Every one will travail for the things of the world. d pi vmb vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1. (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 9
80 There is none that saieth I wyl be Idle, or I wyll not eate, for alwayes I shall lyue, There is none that Saith I will be Idle, or I will not eat, for always I shall live, pc-acp vbz pix cst vvz pns11 vmb vbi j, cc pns11 vmb xx vvi, c-acp av pns11 vmb vvi, (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 9
81 and be rych and happy in the thinges of the world, if God haue forsene and determined it? Only in those thinges perteining to the soule, predestinacion hindreth them by making it a shylde to their wicked life. and be rich and happy in the things of the world, if God have forseen and determined it? Only in those things pertaining to the soul, predestination hindereth them by making it a shylde to their wicked life. cc vbi j cc j p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cs np1 vhb vvn cc vvn pn31? j p-acp d n2 vvg p-acp dt n1, n1 vvz pno32 p-acp vvg pn31 dt vvi p-acp po32 j n1. (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 9
82 But know thou that those whiche of such a benefit take occasiō to become worse, (though already with their hart they dyd the same thinges and wolde haue done it in worke if they had thought them sure of their saluacion) shew thē selues to be reprobate, & not to feele in Christ the great goodnes of God. But know thou that those which of such a benefit take occasion to become Worse, (though already with their heart they did the same things and would have done it in work if they had Thought them sure of their salvation) show them selves to be Reprobate, & not to feel in christ the great Goodness of God. cc-acp vvb pns21 d d r-crq pp-f d dt n1 vvb n1 pc-acp vvi av-jc, (cs av p-acp po32 n1 pns32 vdd dt d n2 cc vmd vhi vdn pn31 p-acp n1 cs pns32 vhd vvn pno32 j pp-f po32 n1) vvb pno32 n2 pc-acp vbi j-jn, cc xx pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 dt j n1 pp-f np1. (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 9
83 Sathan is he that being transformed into the similitude of an Aungel of lyght, trauayleth to perswade that our eleccion dependeth vpon vs. This was the opinion of Pelagius: Sathan is he that being transformed into the similitude of an Angel of Light, Travaileth to persuade that our election dependeth upon us This was the opinion of Pelagius: np1 vbz pns31 cst vbg vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f vvi, vvz pc-acp vvi cst po12 n1 vvz p-acp pno12 d vbds dt n1 pp-f np1: (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 9
84 and the Pelagians are they that be offended with this great mercy of God: they thinke that God neither may, can, or wyll do other then reason. and the Pelagians Are they that be offended with this great mercy of God: they think that God neither may, can, or will do other then reason. cc dt njp2 vbr pns32 cst vbb vvn p-acp d j n1 pp-f np1: pns32 vvb cst np1 av-dx vmb, vmb, cc vmb vdi j-jn cs n1. (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 9
85 Then of force muste it be good to be preached, to the end it may be knowen, yt the time is already come of the couenaunt and promised peace that he which hath eares to vnderstād, may vnderstād, Then of force must it be good to be preached, to the end it may be known, that the time is already come of the Covenant and promised peace that he which hath ears to understand, may understand, av pp-f n1 vmb pn31 vbi j pc-acp vbi vvn, p-acp dt n1 pn31 vmb vbi vvn, pn31 dt n1 vbz av vvn pp-f dt n1 cc j-vvn n1 cst pns31 r-crq vhz n2 pc-acp vvb, vmb vvb, (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 10
86 as haue ye shepe of christ yt heare their pastour. as have you sheep of Christ that hear their pastor. c-acp vhb pn22 n1 pp-f np1 pn31 vvb po32 n1. (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 10
87 It is also good to be spokē of, to the ende yt that be not hyd but declared, which (by ye wyll of God & for oure profite) is written therof in holye scripture: It is also good to be spoken of, to the end that that be not hid but declared, which (by you will of God & for our profit) is written thereof in holy scripture: pn31 vbz av j pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f, p-acp dt n1 pn31 cst vbb xx vvd cc-acp vvn, r-crq (p-acp pn22 vmb pp-f np1 cc p-acp po12 n1) vbz vvn av p-acp j n1: (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 10
88 &, yt the special cure yt god hath of vs, may be knowen, & how we shuld serue him frely as children, &, that the special cure that god hath of us, may be known, & how we should serve him freely as children, cc, pn31 dt j n1 pn31 n1 vhz pp-f pno12, vmb vbi vvn, cc c-crq pns12 vmd vvi pno31 av-j p-acp n2, (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 10
89 & not as timerous seruauntes & hirelinges. & not as timorous Servants & hirelings. cc xx p-acp j n2 cc n2. (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 10
90 Yea & that it may be vnderstād, that God (being absolutelie the Lord) may do al that he wil, Yea & that it may be understand, that God (being absolutely the Lord) may do all that he will, uh cc cst pn31 vmb vbi vvb, cst np1 (vbg av-j dt n1) vmb vdi d cst pns31 vmb, (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 10
91 & what he willeth is iust, & to the end also, yt in our electiō may be discouered to vs, in superabūdāt maner, his fre mercy, & what he wills is just, & to the end also, that in our election may be discovered to us, in superabundant manner, his from mercy, cc r-crq pns31 vvz vbz j, cc p-acp dt n1 av, pn31 p-acp po12 n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno12, p-acp j n1, po31 p-acp n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 10
92 & that it may be sene how we are preuented by innumerable benitites, & also yt mā maye know yt he is only vanitie, & euer an vnprofitable seruaunt. & that it may be seen how we Are prevented by innumerable benitites, & also that man may know that he is only vanity, & ever an unprofitable servant. cc cst pn31 vmb vbi vvn c-crq pns12 vbr vvn p-acp j n2, cc av pn31 n1 vmb vvi pn31 pns31 vbz j n1, cc av dt j n1. (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 10
93 Paradise we litle worth if with our workes wee could wyn it but it is the inheritaunce of sonnes, Paradise we little worth if with our works we could win it but it is the inheritance of Sons, n1 pns12 j n1 cs p-acp po12 n2 pns12 vmd vvi pn31 p-acp pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n2, (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 10
94 & not a reward for seruauntes. I wolde knowe what men wold saye, if God shuld saye to them: & not a reward for Servants. I would know what men would say, if God should say to them: cc xx dt n1 p-acp n2. pns11 vmd vvi r-crq n2 vmd vvi, cs np1 vmd vvi p-acp pno32: (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 10
95 chuse whether ye wyl stand to my election and yt which I haue determined of you, choose whither you will stand to my election and that which I have determined of you, vvb cs pn22 vmb vvi p-acp po11 n1 cc pn31 r-crq pns11 vhb vvn pp-f pn22, (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 10
96 or yt I disanulling (if this wer possible) al that I haue purposed to do with you, shuld resolue me holi to put it in you, or that I Disannulling (if this were possible) all that I have purposed to do with you, should resolve me holy to put it in you, cc pn31 pns11 vvg (cs d vbdr j) d cst pns11 vhb vvn pc-acp vdi p-acp pn22, vmd vvi pno11 j pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp pn22, (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 10
97 And to saue you if ye do good workes and perseuer in them, & if you do ye contrary to dāme you. And to save you if you do good works and persever in them, & if you do you contrary to dam you. cc pc-acp vvi pn22 cs pn22 vdb j n2 cc vvb p-acp pno32, cc cs pn22 vdb pn22 n-jn pc-acp vvi pn22. (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 10
98 I am sure then men shuld know their owne frailtye, ignoraunce & malice. I am sure then men should know their own frailty, ignorance & malice. pns11 vbm j av n2 vmd vvi po32 d n1, n1 cc n1. (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 10
99 And on ye other partie yt exceding boūty of God, & remit it holy to him again, And on you other party that exceeding bounty of God, & remit it holy to him again, cc p-acp pn22 j-jn n1 pn31 j-vvg n1 pp-f np1, cc vvb pn31 j p-acp pno31 av, (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 10
100 & much more if thei loued him, for ye greter glory to god, yea & also for their own proper cōmoditie, & much more if they loved him, for the greater glory to god, yea & also for their own proper commodity, cc av-d av-dc cs pns32 vvd pno31, p-acp dt jc n1 p-acp n1, uh cc av p-acp po32 d j n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 10
101 for it shuld neuer be done, if it depēded vpon thē selues. for it should never be done, if it depended upon them selves. c-acp pn31 vmd av-x vbi vdn, cs pn31 vvd p-acp pno32 n2. (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 10
102 And therfore for euery respect, euery one shuld stāde to gods determinaciō, if it were for nothinge but to do honour to him. And Therefore for every respect, every one should stand to God's determination, if it were for nothing but to do honour to him. cc av p-acp d n1, d crd vmd vvi p-acp ng1 n1, cs pn31 vbdr c-acp pix cc-acp pc-acp vdi n1 p-acp pno31. (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 10
103 It is a thing more magnificēt, & to god more cōuenient, to geue paradice by fre mercie, thē if he shuld sel it: It is a thing more magnificent, & to god more convenient, to give paradise by from mercy, them if he should sell it: pn31 vbz dt n1 av-dc j, cc p-acp n1 av-dc j, pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp p-acp n1, pno32 cs pns31 vmd vvd pn31: (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 10
104 his liberalitie is therby most discouered. Then, for his greater glory I would alwaies say, god hath geuē me this. his liberality is thereby most discovered. Then, for his greater glory I would always say, god hath given me this. po31 n1 vbz av av-ds vvn. av, p-acp po31 jc n1 pns11 vmd av vvi, n1 vhz vvn pno11 d. (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 10
105 And also for mi own cōmoditie, yt wheras now I hold my saluaciō sure (for that I know it hāgeth only vpō god) I wold thinke me dāned, And also for mi own commodity, that whereas now I hold my salvation sure (for that I know it hangs only upon god) I would think me damned, cc av p-acp fw-mi d n1, pn31 cs av pns11 vvb po11 n1 j (p-acp cst pns11 vvb pn31 vvz av-j p-acp n1) pns11 vmd vvi pno11 j-vvn, (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 10
106 or at the least presuming on my self, stand in dout, if in the least point it did depēd vpō me, or At the least presuming on my self, stand in doubt, if in the least point it did depend upon me, cc p-acp dt ds vvg p-acp po11 n1, vvb p-acp n1, cs p-acp dt ds n1 pn31 vdd vvi p-acp pno11, (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 10
107 bicause god incōparably doth loue me more thē I cā do my self. Yea, I am ye greatest enemy & traitor to my self yt may be. Because god incomparably does love me more them I can do my self. Yea, I am the greatest enemy & traitor to my self that may be. c-acp n1 av-j vdz vvi pno11 av-dc pno32 pns11 vmb vdi po11 n1. uh, pns11 vbm dt js n1 cc n1 p-acp po11 n1 pn31 vmb vbi. (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 10
108 Therfore mē ought bi euer cōsideraciō to cōtent thē yt their saluacion doth stande in the hande of god: Therefore men ought by ever consideration to content them that their salvation does stand in the hand of god: av n2 vmd p-acp av n1 p-acp n1 pno32 pn31 po32 n1 vdz vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 10
109 yea in taking ye whole cure of vs, he hath shewed vs most dere loue, he hath willed vs to be sure of it. yea in taking you Whole cure of us, he hath showed us most dear love, he hath willed us to be sure of it. uh p-acp vvg pn22 j-jn n1 pp-f pno12, pns31 vhz vvn pno12 av-ds j-jn n1, pns31 vhz vvn pno12 pc-acp vbi j pp-f pn31. (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 10
110 And therefore he woulde not truste to vs, knowinge wee are so vnperfect, that if we had paradise in our handes, we should let it fal to therth where now we are sure knowinge that al our sinnes cā not let the diuine eleccion, And Therefore he would not trust to us, knowing we Are so unperfect, that if we had paradise in our hands, we should let it fall to therth where now we Are sure knowing that all our Sins can not let the divine election, cc av pns31 vmd xx vvi p-acp pno12, vvg pns12 vbr av j, cst cs pns12 vhd n1 p-acp po12 n2, pns12 vmd vvi pn31 vvi p-acp n1 c-crq av pns12 vbr av-j vvg cst d po12 n2 vmb xx vvi dt j-jn n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 11
111 neither quench or diminishe the diuine charitie. Yea, hereof our sinnes toke occasion to be shewed with excesse of more loue. neither quench or diminish the divine charity. Yea, hereof our Sins took occasion to be showed with excess of more love. av-dx vvi cc vvi dt j-jn n1. uh, av po12 n2 vvd n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1 pp-f dc n1. (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 11
112 We are not by this inuited to more Idlenes, nor to watche when we shall haue Manna from heauē, We Are not by this invited to more Idleness, nor to watch when we shall have Manna from heaven, pns12 vbr xx p-acp d vvn p-acp dc n1, ccx pc-acp vvi c-crq pns12 vmb vhi n1 p-acp n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 11
113 neither to be wickedly occupyed, but we are drawē and moued so much more to loue him, neither to be wickedly ocupied, but we Are drawn and moved so much more to love him, av-dx pc-acp vbi av-j vvn, cc-acp pns12 vbr vvn cc vvn av av-d av-dc pc-acp vvi pno31, (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 11
114 as he is discouered to vs by more bountie and charitie. as he is discovered to us by more bounty and charity. c-acp pns31 vbz vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp dc n1 cc n1. (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 11
115 But those that are not by Christe regenerate, are of so base & vyle a mind through sinne, that they can not thinke God to be so liberall as to geue heauē without our workes. But those that Are not by Christ regenerate, Are of so base & vile a mind through sin, that they can not think God to be so liberal as to give heaven without our works. p-acp d cst vbr xx p-acp np1 vvn, vbr pp-f av j cc j dt n1 p-acp n1, cst pns32 vmb xx vvi np1 pc-acp vbi av j c-acp pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp po12 n2. (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 11
116 But they ought at the leaste to thinke, that to bye it the bloud of Christ is sufficiēt without adioyning therto their workes to boote: But they ought At the jest to think, that to buy it the blood of christ is sufficient without adjoining thereto their works to boot: p-acp pns32 vmd p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi, cst pc-acp vvi pn31 dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz j p-acp vvg av po32 n2 p-acp n1: (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 11
117 which surely are rych iuels to be mingled with his God is so frāke, that he hath geuen vs Christ, and in him al thinges, which surely Are rich Jewels to be mingled with his God is so frank, that he hath given us christ, and in him all things, r-crq av-j vbr j n2 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po31 n1 vbz av j, cst pns31 vhz vvn pno12 np1, cc p-acp pno31 d n2, (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 11
118 and canst not thou thinke he hath geuen the heauen? It is also our greater glorie, that God hath loued vs somuche, that his owne selfe hath wylled to take the care & charge of our saluation. and Canst not thou think he hath given the heaven? It is also our greater glory, that God hath loved us So much, that his own self hath willed to take the care & charge of our salvation. cc vm2 xx pns21 vvi pns31 vhz vvn dt n1? pn31 vbz av po12 jc n1, cst np1 vhz vvn pno12 av, cst po31 d n1 vhz vvn pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n1. (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 11
119 And so to that ende hath wylled his only sonne to die vpon the crosse, so that if with all our trauaile we might enter into heauen by our selues: And so to that end hath willed his only son to die upon the cross, so that if with all our travail we might enter into heaven by our selves: cc av p-acp d n1 vhz vvn po31 j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, av cst cs p-acp d po12 n1 pns12 vmd vvi p-acp n1 p-acp po12 n2: (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 11
120 the glorie only of the crosse is a far greater glory then any other which by our selues we could attaine. the glory only of the cross is a Far greater glory then any other which by our selves we could attain. dt n1 av-j pp-f dt n1 vbz dt av-j jc n1 cs d n-jn r-crq p-acp po12 n2 pns12 vmd vvi. (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 11
121 Yea, there is no other trew glory, then to glorie to be so much loued of God, that he hath to saue vs, put his sonne vpon the crosse. Yea, there is no other true glory, then to glory to be so much loved of God, that he hath to save us, put his son upon the cross. uh, pc-acp vbz dx j-jn j n1, cs pc-acp vvi pc-acp vbi av av-d vvn pp-f np1, cst pns31 vhz pc-acp vvi pno12, vvd po31 n1 p-acp dt n1. (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 11
122 He may not dwel in his owne loue, that willeth to be happy, and only glory in God. He may not dwell in his own love, that wills to be happy, and only glory in God. pns31 vmb xx vvi p-acp po31 d n1, cst vvz pc-acp vbi j, cc j n1 p-acp np1. (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 11
123 If we myght glorye of ourselues, we should haue wherof to waxe proude and prefer our selues afore oure brethern, where otherwyse we should haue occasion to be humble, If we might glory of ourselves, we should have whereof to wax proud and prefer our selves afore our brother, where otherwise we should have occasion to be humble, cs pns12 vmd n1 pp-f px12, pns12 vmd vhi c-crq pc-acp vvi j cc vvi po12 n2 p-acp po12 n2, c-crq av pns12 vmd vhi n1 pc-acp vbi j, (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 11
124 and geue to God all honoure and glorye as to him it apperteineth. and give to God all honour and glory as to him it appertaineth. cc vvi p-acp np1 d n1 cc n1 c-acp p-acp pno31 pn31 vvz. (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 11
125 And further such as beleue thē selues to be by grace elected, saued sonnes of God, heyres and sure therof, not only because ther remaineth no more to get (God in Christ hauing geuen them all) but also by the great vnderstanding they haue of the goodnes of the Lord: And further such as believe them selves to be by grace elected, saved Sons of God, Heirs and sure thereof, not only Because there remains no more to get (God in christ having given them all) but also by the great understanding they have of the Goodness of the Lord: cc jc d c-acp vvi pno32 n2 pc-acp vbi p-acp n1 vvn, vvd n2 pp-f np1, n2 cc j av, xx av-j c-acp pc-acp vvz av-dx dc pc-acp vvi (np1 p-acp np1 vhg vvn pno32 d) p-acp av p-acp dt j n1 pns32 vhb pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 11
126 they are cōstrained to worke as childrē for the glori of their father, and not for their owne gaine, they Are constrained to work as children for the glori of their father, and not for their own gain, pns32 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp n2 p-acp dt fw-la pp-f po32 n1, cc xx p-acp po32 d n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 11
127 and so also sure of their saluacion, with Christ they turne them with al their force, to seke the saluacion of their brother: and so also sure of their salvation, with christ they turn them with all their force, to seek the salvation of their brother: cc av av j pp-f po32 n1, p-acp np1 pns32 vvb pno32 p-acp d po32 n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po32 n1: (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 11
128 they demaund also grace with a bolder spirite and confidence, sence they axe it not for their owne lucre, they demand also grace with a bolder Spirit and confidence, sense they axe it not for their own lucre, pns32 vvb av n1 p-acp dt jc n1 cc n1, n1 pns32 n1 pn31 xx p-acp po32 d n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 11
129 but for he honor of God, and to his laude and gloy: but for he honour of God, and to his laud and gloy: cc-acp c-acp pns31 n1 pp-f np1, cc p-acp po31 n1 cc vvi: (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 11
130 so yt in the worldes to come, may be sene & aboūdant riches of his fre mercy. so that in the world's to come, may be seen & abundant riches of his from mercy. av pn31 p-acp dt n2 pc-acp vvi, vmb vbi vvn cc j n2 pp-f png31 p-acp n1. (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 11
131 Moreouer such hope to be hard for that thei thinke not to deserue grace, neither put their trust in their owne workes, Moreover such hope to be hard for that they think not to deserve grace, neither put their trust in their own works, av d n1 pc-acp vbi j p-acp cst pns32 vvb xx pc-acp vvi n1, av-dx vvd po32 n1 p-acp po32 d n2, (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 12
132 but in the goodnes of God, being inspired and moued therto by the holy gost. but in the Goodness of God, being inspired and moved thereto by the holy ghost. cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vbg vvn cc vvn av p-acp dt j n1. (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 12
133 Suche also as feele that our saluacion dependeth not vpon vs, but oure damnacion, and that it standeth wholye in the hande of God: Suche also as feel that our salvation dependeth not upon us, but our damnation, and that it Stands wholly in the hand of God: np1 av c-acp vvi cst po12 n1 vvz xx p-acp pno12, cc-acp po12 n1, cc cst pn31 vvz av-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 12
134 are forced to turne their backes to them selues, and theyr faces to God: Are forced to turn their backs to them selves, and their faces to God: vbr vvn pc-acp vvi po32 n2 p-acp pno32 n2, cc po32 n2 p-acp np1: (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 12
135 Where as the cōtrary belefe, wold make the contrary operacion, they would withdraw them from God, Where as the contrary belief, would make the contrary operation, they would withdraw them from God, c-crq c-acp dt j-jn n1, vmd vvi dt j-jn n1, pns32 vmd vvi pno32 p-acp np1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 12
136 and seke to reste with hope in them selues: also if God had elected vs with this condicion: and seek to rest with hope in them selves: also if God had elected us with this condition: cc vvi p-acp n1 p-acp n1 p-acp pno32 n2: av cs np1 vhd vvn pno12 p-acp d n1: (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 12
137 If we wolde do well, we should be vnder the lawe contrary to Paul, neither we should be saued, If we would do well, we should be under the law contrary to Paul, neither we should be saved, cs pns12 vmd vdi av, pns12 vmd vbi p-acp dt n1 j-jn p-acp np1, dx pns12 vmd vbi vvn, (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 12
138 for the law saueth not but worketh wrathe, and is the minister of cursing and damnacion. for the law Saveth not but works wrath, and is the minister of cursing and damnation. p-acp dt n1 vvz xx p-acp vvz n1, cc vbz dt n1 pp-f vvg cc n1. (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 12
139 Let him therfore that lusteth haue Christ for his iudge, for I wyl none of him, but as a sauiour. Let him Therefore that Lusteth have christ for his judge, for I will none of him, but as a Saviour. vvb pno31 av cst vvz n1 np1 p-acp po31 n1, c-acp pns11 vmb pix pp-f pno31, cc-acp c-acp dt n1. (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 12
140 If our eleccion by fre mercy dyd harme vs, he wold not thē haue elected vs so. If our election by from mercy did harm us, he would not them have elected us so. cs po12 n1 p-acp p-acp n1 vdd vvi pno12, pns31 vmd xx pno32 vhb vvn pno12 av. (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 12
141 But note them that thinke to haue theyr eleccion in their owne handes, & thou shalt se that thei are in their owne loue and trust, presumtuous, and full of vyce: But note them that think to have their election in their own hands, & thou shalt see that they Are in their own love and trust, presumptuous, and full of vice: cc-acp vvb pno32 cst vvb pc-acp vhi po32 n1 p-acp po32 d n2, cc pns21 vm2 vvi cst pns32 vbr p-acp po32 d n1 cc vvi, j, cc j pp-f n1: (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 12
142 and yet for all thys they be so blynd and arrogant, that they wyll haue heauen by iustice. and yet for all this they be so blind and arrogant, that they will have heaven by Justice. cc av p-acp d d pns32 vbb av j cc j, cst pns32 vmb vhi n1 p-acp n1. (6) sermon (DIV2) 1 Image 12
143 But let vs praye to the Lorde that he gyue them knowledge to the ende they may render to God all laude, honour, But let us pray to the Lord that he gyve them knowledge to the end they may render to God all laud, honour, p-acp vvb pno12 vvi p-acp dt n1 cst pns31 vvi pno32 n1 p-acp dt n1 pns32 vmb vvi p-acp np1 d n1, n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 2 Image 12
144 and glorye, throughe oure Lorde Iesus Christe. Amen. and glory, through our Lord Iesus Christ. Amen. cc n1, p-acp po12 n1 np1 np1. uh-n. (6) sermon (DIV2) 2 Image 12
145 ¶ Howe excellent oure eleccion is, the seconde Sermon. PAul magnifieth our eleccion, fyrste in his behalfe that hath elected vs, sayinge: ¶ How excellent our election is, the seconde Sermon. PAul magnifieth our election, First in his behalf that hath elected us, saying: ¶ c-crq j po12 n1 vbz, dt ord n1. np1 vvz po12 n1, ord p-acp po31 n1 cst vhz vvn pno12, vvg: (7) sermon (DIV2) 2 Image 12
146 Wee are elected neyther by man nor Aungell, but by God: Hyer cā not he go. we Are elected neither by man nor Angel, but by God: Hyer can not he go. pns12 vbr vvn av-dx p-acp n1 ccx n1, cc-acp p-acp np1: np1 vmb xx pns31 vvi. (7) sermon (DIV2) 3 Image 12
147 Then cōcernynge hym that elected vs, oure eleccion is moste excellente. Then Concerning him that elected us, our election is most excellent. av vvg pno31 cst vvd pno12, po12 n1 vbz av-ds j. (7) sermon (DIV2) 3 Image 12
148 And lykewyse concernynge the circumstaunce of tyme, although aboue there is properlye no course of tyme. And likewise Concerning the circumstance of time, although above there is properly no course of time. cc av vvg dt n1 pp-f n1, cs p-acp pc-acp vbz av-j dx n1 pp-f n1. (7) sermon (DIV2) 3 Image 12
149 He elected vs (as Paull wryteth) before the constitucion of the worlde: meanynge from wythoute begynnynge, sooner coulde he not electe vs. He elected us (as Paul writes) before the constitution of the world: meaning from without beginning, sooner could he not elect us pns31 vvd pno12 (c-acp np1 vvz) p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1: n1 p-acp p-acp n1, av-c vmd pns31 xx vvi pno12 (7) sermon (DIV2) 3 Image 12
150 And moreouer he saythe, that he elected vs which are most base, most vile, most abiect, wormes in comparison of him. And moreover he say, that he elected us which Are most base, most vile, most abject, worms in comparison of him. cc av pns31 vvb, cst pns31 vvn pno12 r-crq vbr av-ds j, av-ds j, av-ds j, n2 p-acp n1 pp-f pno31. (7) sermon (DIV2) 4 Image 13
151 Bi the sinne of Adam we were all defyled, infected, in firme, frayle, blynd, malingnaunte, full of venim, contrari to god, enemies and rebels: By the sin of Adam we were all defiled, infected, in firm, frail, blind, malingnaunte, full of venom, contrari to god, enemies and rebels: p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 pns12 vbdr d vvn, vvn, p-acp j, j, j, n1, j pp-f n1, fw-la p-acp n1, n2 cc n2: (7) sermon (DIV2) 4 Image 13
152 so that a thinge more miserable coulde not haue binne chosen. so that a thing more miserable could not have been chosen. av cst dt n1 av-dc j vmd xx vhi vbn vvn. (7) sermon (DIV2) 4 Image 13
153 Paule doth also magnifye oure election, in respect of the dignittie, to the whiche we are elected, Paul does also magnify our election, in respect of the dignittie, to the which we Are elected, np1 vdz av vvi po12 n1, p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt r-crq pns12 vbr vvn, (7) sermon (DIV2) 4 Image 13
154 and sayth, he hath not chosen vs to be hys seruauntes or frendes, but to be hys children, nothyng to god can be more nyghe, entire and dere, thē his children, and say, he hath not chosen us to be his Servants or Friends, but to be his children, nothing to god can be more High, entire and dear, them his children, cc vvz, pns31 vhz xx vvn pno12 pc-acp vbi po31 n2 cc n2, cc-acp pc-acp vbi po31 n2, pix p-acp n1 vmb vbi av-dc av-j, j cc av-jn, pno32 po31 n2, (7) sermon (DIV2) 4 Image 13
155 nether is it possible to imagine a greater dignitie. It doth include al other vertues and goodnes, it is so hyghe and excellent. neither is it possible to imagine a greater dignity. It does include all other Virtues and Goodness, it is so high and excellent. av-dx vbz pn31 j pc-acp vvi dt jc n1. pn31 vdz vvi d j-jn n2 cc n1, pn31 vbz av j cc j. (7) sermon (DIV2) 4 Image 13
156 Being then elected from so miserable an estate, to be the sōnes of god. Being then elected from so miserable an estate, to be the Sons of god. vbg av vvn p-acp av j dt n1, pc-acp vbi dt n2 pp-f n1. (7) sermon (DIV2) 4 Image 13
157 He hath also chosen vs to be the brethren of Christe & therby with him coheires of god: He hath also chosen us to be the brothers of Christ & thereby with him coheirs of god: pns31 vhz av vvn pno12 pc-acp vbi dt n2 pp-f np1 cc av p-acp pno31 n2 pp-f n1: (7) sermon (DIV2) 4 Image 13
158 yea the worlde is oures? Chryst with al his gyftes, al that is the fathers is the sonnes, yea the world is ours? Christ with all his Gifts, all that is the Father's is the Sons, uh dt n1 vbz png12? np1 p-acp d po31 n2, d cst vbz dt ng1 vbz dt n2, (7) sermon (DIV2) 4 Image 13
159 therfore al is ours yt is gods, whose goodes we mai dyspose as children their fathers. Therefore all is ours that is God's, whose goods we mai dispose as children their Father's. av d vbz png12 pn31 vbz n2, rg-crq n2-j pns12 fw-gr vvb p-acp n2 po32 n2. (7) sermon (DIV2) 4 Image 13
160 And bycause we should shame to be the sonnes of god, not hauing the maners, graces, And Because we should shame to be the Sons of god, not having the manners, graces, cc c-acp pns12 vmd vvi pc-acp vbi dt n2 pp-f n1, xx vhg dt n2, n2, (7) sermon (DIV2) 4 Image 13
161 and vertues conueient to suche a dygnitie, therfore not onlye oure heauenlye father, hath chosen vs to be his sonnes, and Virtues conueient to such a dygnitie, Therefore not only our heavenly father, hath chosen us to be his Sons, cc n2 j p-acp d dt n1, av xx av-j po12 j n1, vhz vvn pno12 pc-acp vbi po31 n2, (7) sermon (DIV2) 4 Image 13
162 but hath blessed vs, not wyth wordes onlye, but wyth effectes, not as Isaac blessed Iacob or Esau, but hath blessed us, not with words only, but with effects, not as Isaac blessed Iacob or Esau, cc-acp vhz vvn pno12, xx p-acp n2 av-j, cc-acp p-acp n2, xx c-acp np1 vvd np1 cc np1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 4 Image 13
163 but wyth all spirituall bless nge in thinges celestiall. but with all spiritual bless nge in things celestial. cc-acp p-acp d j vvb n1 p-acp n2 j. (7) sermon (DIV2) 4 Image 13
164 And so accordyng to Paule, hathe made vs mete to be partakers of ye feloweship of lyght, And so according to Paul, hath made us meet to be partakers of the feloweship of Light, cc av vvg p-acp np1, vhz vvn pno12 vvi pc-acp vbi n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f vvi, (7) sermon (DIV2) 4 Image 13
165 & delyuering vs frō the power of darkenes, hath ledde vs into the kingedome of his beloued sonne: & delivering us from the power of darkness, hath led us into the Kingdom of his Beloved son: cc vvg pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vhz vvn pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j-vvn n1: (7) sermon (DIV2) 4 Image 13
166 God then with oute beginninge did determyne to iustifye, glorifye, and magnyfie those that he hadde elect, God then with out begin did determine to justify, Glorify, and magnyfie those that he had elect, np1 av p-acp av vvb vdd vvi pc-acp vvi, vvb, cc vvi d cst pns31 vhd j-vvn, (7) sermon (DIV2) 4 Image 13
167 and euen so he hath done: as Paule wryteth, who also exaltyth our election for that cause, sainge: and even so he hath done: as Paul writes, who also exaltyth our election for that cause, saying: cc av av pns31 vhz vdn: p-acp np1 vvz, r-crq av vvz po12 n1 p-acp d n1, vvg: (7) sermon (DIV2) 4 Image 13
168 that it was not our good worckes, which God forsawe wythout beginning, that were the cause of our electiō, that it was not our good works, which God forsaw without beginning, that were the cause of our election, cst pn31 vbds xx po12 j n2, r-crq np1 vvd p-acp n1, cst vbdr dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 4 Image 13
169 but he chose vs by mere mercie, accordynge to the decreed purpose of his owne wyll, to the laud and glorie of his mercie, we were not then chosen bycause we were Holye, but he chosen us by mere mercy, according to the decreed purpose of his own will, to the laud and glory of his mercy, we were not then chosen Because we were Holy, cc-acp pns31 vvd pno12 p-acp j n1, vvg p-acp dt vvn n1 pp-f po31 d n1, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1, pns12 vbdr xx av vvn c-acp pns12 vbdr j, (7) sermon (DIV2) 4 Image 13
170 but bycause we shoulde be holly bi his election, and to shewe in the worldes to come, the abundante riches of his grace. but Because we should be holly by his election, and to show in the world's to come, the abundant riches of his grace. cc-acp c-acp pns12 vmd vbi n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pc-acp vvi, dt j n2 pp-f po31 n1. (7) sermon (DIV2) 4 Image 13
171 Paule also shewyth the worthines of our electiō, by respecte of the dignitie of the person by whose meanes we are chosen, Paul also Showeth the worthiness of our election, by respect of the dignity of the person by whose means we Are chosen, np1 av vvz dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp rg-crq n2 pns12 vbr vvn, (7) sermon (DIV2) 4 Image 13
172 and saithe, he hath willed, that betwene vs and him there shuld be one mediator, nether he wold it to be an angel, but Christ the sōne of God. and Saith, he hath willed, that between us and him there should be one Mediator, neither he would it to be an angel, but christ the son of God. cc vvz, pns31 vhz vvn, cst p-acp pno12 cc pno31 a-acp vmd vbi crd n1, av-dx pns31 vmd pn31 pc-acp vbi dt n1, cc-acp np1 dt n1 pp-f np1. (7) sermon (DIV2) 4 Image 13
173 He meaneth not onlie a mediator with wordes, but with his owne bloud, and death Paul doth exalt our electiō as concerning ye end. He means not only a Mediator with words, but with his own blood, and death Paul does exalt our election as Concerning you end. pns31 vvz xx av-j dt n1 p-acp n2, cc-acp p-acp po31 d n1, cc n1 np1 vdz vvi po12 n1 p-acp vvg pn22 vvb. (7) sermon (DIV2) 4 Image 14
174 For bicause he hathe elected vs for his sonnes, to the end we may taste (not only in the life to come, For Because he hath elected us for his Sons, to the end we may taste (not only in the life to come, p-acp c-acp pns31 vhz vvn pno12 p-acp po31 n2, p-acp dt n1 pns12 vmb vvi (xx av-j p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi, (7) sermon (DIV2) 4 Image 14
175 but also in this present) things so highe, happye, riche, and pure, that the eie hath not sene, but also in this present) things so high, happy, rich, and pure, that the eye hath not seen, cc-acp av p-acp d n1) n2 av j, j, j, cc j, cst dt n1 vhz xx vvn, (7) sermon (DIV2) 4 Image 14
176 nor the eare hath not hard, nor into the hart of man (being carnal) hath at any tyme entred, he hath then elected vs, to the ende (that regenerate bi Christe Iesu) we shuld walke to God by good workes, yt we may be hollie and inreprehēsible, before his presence. nor the ear hath not hard, nor into the heart of man (being carnal) hath At any time entered, he hath then elected us, to the end (that regenerate by Christ Iesu) we should walk to God by good works, that we may be holly and inreprehensible, before his presence. ccx dt n1 vhz xx av-j, ccx p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 (vbg j) vhz p-acp d n1 vvd, pns31 vhz av vvn pno12, p-acp dt n1 (cst vvn p-acp np1 np1) pns12 vmd vvi p-acp np1 p-acp j n2, pn31 pns12 vmb vbi n1 cc j, c-acp po31 n1. (7) sermon (DIV2) 4 Image 14
177 Our election is also excellente by the suertye therof, for that the elect are in the handes of God. Our election is also excellent by the surety thereof, for that the elect Are in the hands of God. po12 n1 vbz av j p-acp dt n1 av, c-acp cst dt n-vvn vbr p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1. (7) sermon (DIV2) 4 Image 14
178 Therefore shal not thei perishe as Christ sayth, yea they can not peryshe, euen as they can not bee pluckte oute of his handes. Therefore shall not they perish as christ say, yea they can not perish, even as they can not be plucked out of his hands. av vmb xx pns32 vvi p-acp np1 vvz, uh pns32 vmb xx vvi, av c-acp pns32 vmb xx vbi vvn av pp-f po31 n2. (7) sermon (DIV2) 4 Image 14
179 Therfore oure election is moste happye, so that nothynge oughte so muche to bee reioysed in, Therefore our election is most happy, so that nothing ought so much to be rejoiced in, av po12 n1 vbz av-ds j, av cst pix vmd av av-d pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp, (7) sermon (DIV2) 4 Image 14
180 as to bee the elected and chosen of God. as to be the elected and chosen of God. c-acp pc-acp vbi dt j-vvn cc vvn pp-f np1. (7) sermon (DIV2) 4 Image 14
181 Therfore it is read, the disciples returning to Christ, and reioisinge with greate gladnes, that euen the veray deuelles were subiecte to them, Chryst amonge the reste of wordes, bade them thei shulde not reioyse of the subiection of the deuels, Therefore it is read, the Disciples returning to christ, and rejoicing with great gladness, that even the very Devils were Subject to them, Christ among the rest of words, bade them they should not rejoice of the subjection of the Devils, av pn31 vbz vvn, dt n2 vvg p-acp np1, cc vvg p-acp j n1, cst av-j dt j n2 vbdr j-jn p-acp pno32, np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, vvd pno32 pns32 vmd xx vvb pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n2, (7) sermon (DIV2) 4 Image 14
182 but that their names were written in heauen: but that their names were written in heaven: cc-acp cst po32 n2 vbdr vvn p-acp n1: (7) sermon (DIV2) 4 Image 14
183 by which wordes, he did shew, that we ought to make a singuler Ioye of our elecciō, for that includeth, by which words, he did show, that we ought to make a singular Joy of our election, for that includeth, p-acp r-crq n2, pns31 vdd vvi, cst pns12 vmd pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f po12 n1, p-acp cst vvz, (7) sermon (DIV2) 4 Image 14
184 and bringeth with it the sūme of all our wealth, since then that our eleccion is so excellent, ryche, sure, and hapy. and brings with it the sum of all our wealth, since then that our election is so excellent, rich, sure, and hapy. cc vvz p-acp pn31 dt n1 pp-f d po12 n1, c-acp cs cst po12 n1 vbz av j, j, j, cc j. (7) sermon (DIV2) 4 Image 14
185 Let vs pray to God to geue vs lighte and grace, to perceyue it, to thende, that tastinge in it (with the spirite) the myghtie goodnes of God, we may rēder him al laude, honor: Let us pray to God to give us Light and grace, to perceive it, to The end, that tasting in it (with the Spirit) the mighty Goodness of God, we may render him all laud, honour: vvb pno12 vvi p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi pno12 j cc n1, pc-acp vvi pn31, p-acp n1, cst vvg p-acp pn31 (p-acp dt n1) dt j n1 pp-f np1, pns12 vmb vvi pno31 d n1, n1: (7) sermon (DIV2) 4 Image 14
186 and glorye, by Iesu Christe our Lorde. and glory, by Iesu Christ our Lord. cc n1, p-acp np1 np1 po12 n1. (7) sermon (DIV2) 4 Image 14
187 ¶ If wee maie knowe in this present lyfe, whether we be in the grace of God, ¶ If we may know in this present life, whither we be in the grace of God, ¶ cs pns12 vmb vvi p-acp d j n1, cs pns12 vbb p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 4 Image 14
188 & one of his electe or not, and in what maner the thyrd Sermon. & one of his elect or not, and in what manner the Third Sermon. cc crd pp-f po31 vvi cc xx, cc p-acp r-crq n1 dt ord n1. (8) sermon (DIV2) 4 Image 14
189 IT is not to be douted yt God seeth all thinges, specially his legittimate childrē, sēce he himself hath chosen them to that dignitie. IT is not to be doubted that God sees all things, specially his legitimate children, sense he himself hath chosen them to that dignity. pn31 vbz xx pc-acp vbi vvd pn31 np1 vvz d n2, av-j po31 j n2, n1 pns31 px31 vhz vvn pno32 p-acp d n1. (8) sermon (DIV2) 5 Image 14
190 Christ also knoweth, & knew thē alwaies, yt which was very cōueniēt, sence his father had geuē thē to him for that he shulde be theyr gouernor, shepherd, christ also Knoweth, & knew them always, that which was very convenient, sense his father had given them to him for that he should be their governor, shepherd, np1 av vvz, cc vvd pno32 av, pn31 q-crq vbds av j, n1 po31 n1 vhd vvn pno32 p-acp pno31 p-acp cst pns31 vmd vbi po32 n1, n1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 5 Image 14
191 & brother, and yt he shuld saue thē wt his own death: & brother, and that he should save them with his own death: cc n1, cc pn31 pns31 vmd vvi pno32 p-acp po31 d n1: (8) sermon (DIV2) 5 Image 14
192 he knew thē, & doth know his shepe euen as himselfe sayd, yea frō the beginning he knew who should beleue. he knew them, & does know his sheep even as himself said, yea from the beginning he knew who should believe. pns31 vvd pno32, cc vdz vvi po31 n1 av-j p-acp px31 vvd, uh p-acp dt n1 pns31 vvd r-crq vmd vvi. (8) sermon (DIV2) 5 Image 14
193 But it is not now conuenient, that we may or can deserue distinctlye, the elect from the reprobate, to the ende we may be more fervent in exercisinge charite, with all men, But it is not now convenient, that we may or can deserve distinctly, the elect from the Reprobate, to the end we may be more fervent in exercising charity, with all men, p-acp pn31 vbz xx av j, cst pns12 vmb cc vmb vvi av-j, dt j-vvn p-acp dt n-jn, p-acp dt n1 pns12 vmb vbi av-dc j p-acp vvg n1, p-acp d n2, (8) sermon (DIV2) 6 Image 15
194 as if they were brethern with vs in Christ, the which we would not do towarde the reprobate if we knewe thē distinctly: as if they were brother with us in christ, the which we would not do toward the Reprobate if we knew them distinctly: c-acp cs pns32 vbdr n2 p-acp pno12 p-acp np1, dt r-crq pns12 vmd xx vdi p-acp dt n-jn cs pns12 vvd pno32 av-j: (8) sermon (DIV2) 6 Image 15
195 But in the ende, the tares shalbe seperate frō the good wheat: But in the end, the tares shall separate from the good wheat: cc-acp p-acp dt n1, dt n2 vmb vvi p-acp dt j n1: (8) sermon (DIV2) 6 Image 15
196 none then beinge in this present lyfe knoweth certenly of his neighbour, if he be of the elect or not, none then being in this present life Knoweth Certainly of his neighbour, if he be of the elect or not, pix av vbg p-acp d j n1 vvz av-j pp-f po31 n1, cs pns31 vbb pp-f dt j-vvn cc xx, (8) sermon (DIV2) 6 Image 15
197 nor also whether he be in the fauour of God: nor also whither he be in the favour of God: ccx av c-crq pns31 vbb p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: (8) sermon (DIV2) 6 Image 15
198 we may only haue therof an obscure, confused, vncertein, and faylyng knowledge by cōiecture of ye outward lyfe and workes, of whom Christ speaking, sayd. we may only have thereof an Obscure, confused, uncertain, and failing knowledge by conjecture of you outward life and works, of whom christ speaking, said. pns12 vmb av-j vhb av dt j, j-vvn, av-j-u, cc j-vvg n1 p-acp n1 pp-f pn22 j n1 cc n2, pp-f ro-crq np1 vvg, vvd. (8) sermon (DIV2) 6 Image 15
199 Ye shall knowe them by their fruites. You shall know them by their fruits. pn22 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp po32 n2. (8) sermon (DIV2) 6 Image 15
200 But forasmuch as we see not the hertes of men, which often times (although within they are vngodly and abhominacion it selfe in the syght of God, neuertheles coueringe them with the veyle of hipocrisie maskinge therin) they apeare to be sainctes. But forasmuch as we see not the herts of men, which often times (although within they Are ungodly and abomination it self in the sight of God, nevertheless covering them with the veil of hypocrisy masking therein) they appear to be Saints. p-acp av c-acp pns12 vvb xx dt n2 pp-f n2, r-crq av n2 (cs a-acp pns32 vbr j cc n1 pn31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, av vvg pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vvg av) pns32 vvb pc-acp vbi n2. (8) sermon (DIV2) 6 Image 15
201 Therfore without speciall oracle, we can haue no certeine knowledge therof. Therefore without special oracle, we can have no certain knowledge thereof. av p-acp j n1, pns12 vmb vhi dx j n1 av. (8) sermon (DIV2) 6 Image 15
202 But I saye yt euery elect, whyle he is in this present lyfe, beinge come to the yeres of discression, maye, But I say that every elect, while he is in this present life, being come to the Years of discretion, may, p-acp pns11 vvb pn31 d j, cs pns31 vbz p-acp d j n1, vbg vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, vmb, (8) sermon (DIV2) 6 Image 15
203 and ought to know it of himself, not by natural lyght (by meanes wherof thinges supernaural can not be perceiued, and ought to know it of himself, not by natural Light (by means whereof things supernaural can not be perceived, cc pi pc-acp vvi pn31 pp-f px31, xx p-acp j vvi (p-acp n2 c-crq n2 j vmb xx vbi vvn, (8) sermon (DIV2) 6 Image 15
204 as the excellent diuine wyl toward vs) but by faithe, without other speciall priuilege. as the excellent divine will towards us) but by faith, without other special privilege. c-acp dt j j-jn n1 p-acp pno12) cc-acp p-acp n1, p-acp j-jn j n1. (8) sermon (DIV2) 6 Image 15
205 And this not wt hauing respect to them selues, where is nothing sene but worthy damnacion, And this not with having respect to them selves, where is nothing seen but worthy damnation, cc d xx p-acp j-vvg n1 p-acp pno32 n2, q-crq vbz pix vvn p-acp j n1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 6 Image 15
206 neither with cōsideringe or beholding thē selues in God without Christe, for in yt case he must shew himself to vs a iust iudgeful of wrath: neither with considering or beholding them selves in God without Christ, for in that case he must show himself to us a just iudgeful of wrath: av-dx p-acp vvg cc vvg pno32 n2 p-acp np1 p-acp np1, c-acp p-acp pn31 n1 pns31 vmb vvi px31 p-acp pno12 dt j j pp-f n1: (8) sermon (DIV2) 6 Image 15
207 then we neither se our selues his sōnes, nor in fauour. then we neither see our selves his Sons, nor in favour. cs pns12 av-dx vvi po12 n2 po31 n2, ccx p-acp n1. (8) sermon (DIV2) 6 Image 15
208 But with liuely fayth beholding both our selues, & God in Christ, we se our selues to be in the fauour of god, But with lively faith beholding both our selves, & God in christ, we see our selves to be in the favour of god, p-acp p-acp j n1 vvg d po12 n2, cc np1 p-acp np1, pns12 vvb po12 n2 pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 6 Image 15
209 & his elect sonnes, & god to be pacified with vs in loue and our only father. & his elect Sons, & god to be pacified with us in love and our only father. cc po31 j-vvn n2, cc n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp n1 cc po12 j n1. (8) sermon (DIV2) 6 Image 15
210 Such then as liuely beleue, yt Christ for thē hath died vpō ye crosse, haue the holy gost within them, Such then as lively believe, that christ for them hath died upon you cross, have the holy ghost within them, d av c-acp av-j vvi, pn31 np1 p-acp pno32 vhz vvn p-acp pn22 n1, vhb dt j n1 p-acp pno32, (8) sermon (DIV2) 6 Image 15
211 & are in the fauour of God, bicause that faith doth purifie the hert. & Are in the favour of God, Because that faith does purify the heart. cc vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp cst n1 vdz vvi dt n1. (8) sermon (DIV2) 6 Image 15
212 And further I say, that al they which in this present lyfe to beleue liuely in Christ (yea were it for a moment of time) shalbe sauid. And further I say, that all they which in this present life to believe lively in christ (yea were it for a moment of time) shall saved. cc av-j pns11 vvb, cst d pns32 r-crq p-acp d j n1 pc-acp vvi j p-acp np1 (uh vbdr pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1) vmb|vbi vvn. (8) sermon (DIV2) 6 Image 15
213 Thei are electe and sonnes of God, and may be suer and certeine, of their saluation. They Are elect and Sons of God, and may be sure and certain, of their salvation. pns32 vbr vvi cc n2 pp-f np1, cc vmb vbi j cc j, pp-f po32 n1. (8) sermon (DIV2) 6 Image 15
214 And that this is true, the wordes of sainte Ihon ought to suffise, which saith, that he is the sonne of God, And that this is true, the words of saint John ought to suffice, which Says, that he is the son of God, cc cst d vbz j, dt n2 pp-f n1 np1 vmd p-acp vvi, r-crq vvz, cst pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 6 Image 15
215 therfore electe and sauid, who so beleueth Iesu Christe to be the sonne of God. Therefore elect and saved, who so Believeth Iesu Christ to be the son of God. av vvi cc vvn, r-crq av vvz np1 np1 pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f np1. (8) sermon (DIV2) 6 Image 15
216 And also Christ sayde who so beleueth in me hath lyfe euerlasting neuerthelesse it may clearlye be prouid that none beleueth liuelye in Chryste, And also christ said who so Believeth in me hath life everlasting nevertheless it may clearly be provide that none Believeth lively in Christ, cc av np1 vvd r-crq av vvz p-acp pno11 vhz n1 j av pn31 vmb av-j vbi vvi cst pix vvz j p-acp np1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 6 Image 15
217 but he that but he that beleueth Chryst to be wholy his rightwisenes and that he is saued thorowlye by him, but he that but he that Believeth Christ to be wholly his rightwiseness and that he is saved thoroughly by him, cc-acp pns31 cst p-acp pns31 cst vvz np1 pc-acp vbi av-jn po31 n1 cc cst pns31 vbz vvn av-j p-acp pno31, (8) sermon (DIV2) 6 Image 16
218 and he that seethe this wyth supernatural vnderstāding hauing no respect to him selfe nor his workes, and he that seethe this with supernatural understanding having no respect to him self nor his works, cc pns31 cst vvb d p-acp j n1 vhg dx n1 p-acp pno31 n1 ccx po31 n2, (8) sermon (DIV2) 6 Image 16
219 but only to the goodnes of God discouered in Christ vpō the Crosse, can not by any meanes be disceiued, but only to the Goodness of God discovered in christ upon the Cross, can not by any means be disceiued, cc-acp av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1, vmb xx p-acp d n2 vbi vvd, (8) sermon (DIV2) 6 Image 16
220 bicause ye light which he hath to be in ye fauor of God, elect to saluaciō, cā not grow but onlye of the bounty of God, considered in Christ, wherof can spring no false nor deceitfull knowledge. Because you Light which he hath to be in you favour of God, elect to salvation, can not grow but only of the bounty of God, considered in christ, whereof can spring no false nor deceitful knowledge. c-acp pn22 vvb r-crq pns31 vhz pc-acp vbi p-acp pn22 n1 pp-f np1, vvb p-acp n1, vmb xx vvi cc-acp av-j pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, vvn p-acp np1, c-crq vmb vvi dx j ccx j n1. (8) sermon (DIV2) 6 Image 16
221 Full well may he be begiled and shalbe, that doth behold his workes, and by them thinketh that he is in the fauour of God and his sōne. Full well may he be beguiled and shall, that does behold his works, and by them Thinketh that he is in the favour of God and his son. j av vmb pns31 vbi vvn cc vmb, cst vdz vvi po31 n2, cc p-acp pno32 vvz d pns31 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cc po31 n1. (8) sermon (DIV2) 6 Image 16
222 But seing him selfe in Chryst saued, chosen & in the fauour of God, it muste nedes be said, that he seeth the truthe, But sing him self in Christ saved, chosen & in the favour of God, it must needs be said, that he sees the truth, p-acp vvg pno31 n1 p-acp np1 vvd, vvn cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pn31 vmb av vbi vvn, cst pns31 vvz dt n1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 6 Image 16
223 and that which is once trewe although it were but for the twincke of an eie must be saide to be euer true, he then whiche beleueth in Christe, were it but a minute of an houre, in perceyuing of him selfe elect by Christ, seeth that which is true, and that which is once true although it were but for the twincke of an eye must be said to be ever true, he then which Believeth in Christ, were it but a minute of an hour, in perceiving of him self elect by christ, sees that which is true, cc cst r-crq vbz a-acp j cs pn31 vbdr cc-acp p-acp dt vvi pp-f dt n1 vmb vbi vvd pc-acp vbi av j, pns31 av r-crq vvz p-acp np1, vbdr pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp vvg pp-f pno31 n1 vvi p-acp np1, vvz cst r-crq vbz j, (8) sermon (DIV2) 6 Image 16
224 therfore shall it euer be true, that he is one of the legitimat sonnes of God, Therefore shall it ever be true, that he is one of the legitimate Sons of God, av vmb pn31 av vbi j, cst pns31 vbz pi pp-f dt j n2 pp-f np1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 6 Image 16
225 so that the same his faythe, be not in anye maner founded vpon him self, so that the same his faith, be not in any manner founded upon him self, av cst dt d po31 n1, vbb xx p-acp d n1 vvn p-acp pno31 n1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 6 Image 16
226 nor his own worckes, but in christ, and the diuine excellence, and that it be not a certeine trifleinge, lighte, baren and deade opinion, but a liuely faithe. nor his own works, but in Christ, and the divine excellence, and that it be not a certain trifleinge, Light, baren and dead opinion, but a lively faith. ccx po31 d n2, cc-acp p-acp np1, cc dt j-jn n1, cc cst pn31 vbb xx dt j n-vvg, n1, vvi cc j n1, cc-acp dt j n1. (8) sermon (DIV2) 6 Image 16
227 It must be said then that Iudas had neuer perfect faith, nether was elect to saluaciō, It must be said then that Iudas had never perfect faith, neither was elect to salvation, pn31 vmb vbi vvn av cst np1 vhd av-x j n1, av-dx vbds j p-acp n1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 6 Image 16
228 although he was chosen to the apostelshippe, and the like say I of al ye reprobate: although he was chosen to the apostelshippe, and the like say I of all the Reprobate: cs pns31 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1, cc dt j vvb pns11 pp-f d dt n-jn: (8) sermon (DIV2) 6 Image 16
229 al such then as haue had at anie time liuely belefe to be saued bi christ may be suer of their saluation. all such then as have had At any time lively belief to be saved by Christ may be sure of their salvation. d d av c-acp vhb vhd p-acp d n1 j n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp np1 vmb vbi j pp-f po32 n1. (8) sermon (DIV2) 6 Image 16
230 And so also they, whiche haue once at the least bene perfectely geuen to God, And so also they, which have once At the least be perfectly given to God, cc av av pns32, r-crq vhb a-acp p-acp dt ds vbp av-j vvn p-acp np1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 6 Image 16
231 and committed to his gouernaunce, vpon the couenaunte, that he shall serue himselfe of them accordynge to his owne purpose, and committed to his governance, upon the Covenant, that he shall serve himself of them according to his own purpose, cc vvn p-acp po31 n1, p-acp dt n1, cst pns31 vmb vvi px31 pp-f pno32 vvg p-acp po31 d n1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 6 Image 16
232 and with truste that by Christ and his mere goodnes he hath accepted them for his owne, they maye also beleue that they are saued, and with trust that by christ and his mere Goodness he hath accepted them for his own, they may also believe that they Are saved, cc p-acp n1 cst p-acp np1 cc po31 j n1 pns31 vhz vvn pno32 p-acp po31 d, pns32 vmb av vvi cst pns32 vbr vvn, (8) sermon (DIV2) 6 Image 16
233 bycause that he shal be no lesse God to them, then thei shal be promised of him. Because that he shall be no less God to them, then they shall be promised of him. c-acp cst pns31 vmb vbi dx dc n1 p-acp pno32, cs pns32 vmb vbi vvn pp-f pno31. (8) sermon (DIV2) 6 Image 16
234 Therfore hauing had in that couenaunte lyuely faythe, that God wyll forgeue them as his Chyldren, in suche sorte, that he wyl conducte them to saluacion, Therefore having had in that Covenant lively faith, that God will forgive them as his Children, in such sort, that he will conduct them to salvation, av vhg vhn p-acp d n1 j n1, cst np1 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp po31 n2, p-acp d n1, cst pns31 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp n1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 7 Image 16
235 althoughe they (as muche as lyeth in them) were continuallie prompte to all euyll: although they (as much as lies in them) were continually prompt to all evil: cs pns32 (c-acp d c-acp vvz p-acp pno32) vbdr av-j j p-acp d n-jn: (8) sermon (DIV2) 7 Image 16
236 yet is it necessary to saye, that sence God hathe taken them for his (as they knowe by the lyuely faythe that they haue hadde thereof) that they shall ouercome that wyckednes and haue honoure thereby. yet is it necessary to say, that sense God hath taken them for his (as they know by the lively faith that they have had thereof) that they shall overcome that wickedness and have honour thereby. av vbz pn31 j pc-acp vvi, cst n1 np1 vhz vvn pno32 p-acp po31 (c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp dt j n1 cst pns32 vhb vhd av) cst pns32 vmb vvi d n1 cc vhb n1 av. (8) sermon (DIV2) 7 Image 16
237 For hys goodnes passithe theyr euelnes he wold not haue inspired them to gyue them selfes, For his Goodness passithe their euelnes he would not have inspired them to gyve them selves, p-acp po31 n1 vvi po32 n1 pns31 vmd xx vhi vvn pno32 pc-acp vvi pno32 n2, (8) sermon (DIV2) 8 Image 17
238 if from withoute beginning, he had not elected them and takē thē for his owne. if from without beginning, he had not elected them and taken them for his own. cs p-acp p-acp n1, pns31 vhd xx vvn pno32 cc vvn pno32 p-acp po31 d. (8) sermon (DIV2) 8 Image 17
239 Some peraduenture will saye, if we were onlye ones suer to haue bene for a litle time in the fauour of God, to haue had his spirit in vs, some Peradventure will say, if we were only ones sure to have be for a little time in the favour of God, to have had his Spirit in us, d av vmb vvi, cs pns12 vbdr av-j pi2 j pc-acp vhi vbn p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vhi vhn po31 n1 p-acp pno12, (8) sermon (DIV2) 8 Image 17
240 and liuely faith in him, that we did beleue suerlye to be his elect: and lively faith in him, that we did believe surly to be his elect: cc j n1 p-acp pno31, cst pns12 vdd vvi j pc-acp vbi po31 vvb: (8) sermon (DIV2) 8 Image 17
241 yet we knowe not if it haue bene a perfect fayth or not, we feare it to haue bene a certeine cold opinion and leste we were begiled in beleuing to be in gods fouor and elected of him. yet we know not if it have be a perfect faith or not, we Fear it to have be a certain cold opinion and lest we were beguiled in believing to be in God's fouor and elected of him. av pns12 vvb xx cs pn31 vhb vbn dt j n1 cc xx, pns12 vvb pn31 pc-acp vhi vbn dt j j-jn n1 cc cs pns12 vbdr vvn p-acp vvg pc-acp vbi p-acp ng1 n1 cc j-vvn pp-f pno31. (8) sermon (DIV2) 8 Image 17
242 I answer that this is an euidente signe, that ye haue neuer had hitherto liuelye faith and knowledge of christe. I answer that this is an evident Signen, that you have never had hitherto lively faith and knowledge of Christ. pns11 vvb cst d vbz dt j n1, cst pn22 vhb av-x vhd av j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1. (8) sermon (DIV2) 8 Image 17
243 For as it is vnpossible to haue fyre within the brest and not fele it, For as it is unpossible to have fire within the breast and not feel it, p-acp c-acp pn31 vbz j pc-acp vhi n1 p-acp dt n1 cc xx vvi pn31, (8) sermon (DIV2) 8 Image 17
244 so is it impossible to haue in the hart christ, the holye ghoste, ardent charitie and the fierye lighte of faythe, so is it impossible to have in the heart Christ, the holy ghost, Ardent charity and the fiery Light of faith, av vbz pn31 j pc-acp vhi p-acp dt n1 np1, dt j n1, j n1 cc dt j n1 pp-f n1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 8 Image 17
245 and not to perceiue it, and this is, for that his lighte is so clere and effectuous, that not only it maketh thē to se, and not to perceive it, and this is, for that his Light is so clear and effectuous, that not only it makes them to see, cc xx pc-acp vvi pn31, cc d vbz, c-acp cst po31 n1 vbz av j cc j, cst xx av-j pn31 vvz pno32 pc-acp vvi, (8) sermon (DIV2) 8 Image 17
246 and liuelie to fele with the spirit, that christ is deade for them vpon the crosse, that they are elect and sauid, and lively to feel with the Spirit, that Christ is dead for them upon the cross, that they Are elect and saved, cc av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, cst np1 vbz j p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1, cst pns32 vbr j cc vvn, (8) sermon (DIV2) 8 Image 17
247 but also it dothe make them knowe, that it whiche they see, is by diuine inspiracion, that it is the holye spirit whiche testifieth vnto theyr spirite, that thei are the sonnes of God. but also it doth make them know, that it which they see, is by divine inspiration, that it is the holy Spirit which Testifieth unto their Spirit, that they Are the Sons of God. cc-acp av pn31 vdz vvi pno32 vvi, cst pn31 r-crq pns32 vvb, vbz p-acp j-jn n1, cst pn31 vbz dt j n1 r-crq vvz p-acp po32 n1, cst pns32 vbr dt n2 pp-f np1. (8) sermon (DIV2) 8 Image 17
248 Whose testimonie is more clere, open, firme, and certeine, then al the outward oracles and miracles of the world, which without the inward testimonie of the spirit, can leaue vs none other thē doubtful. Whose testimony is more clear, open, firm, and certain, then all the outward oracles and Miracles of the world, which without the inward testimony of the Spirit, can leave us none other them doubtful. rg-crq n1 vbz av-dc j, j, j, cc j, cs d dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1, r-crq p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, vmb vvi pno12 pix n-jn pno32 j. (8) sermon (DIV2) 8 Image 17
249 Now, yt he that hath in him Christ and the spirit of God, doth fele, know, and perceiue it: Now, that he that hath in him christ and the Spirit of God, does feel, know, and perceive it: av, pn31 pns31 cst vhz p-acp pno31 np1 cc dt n1 pp-f np1, vdz vvi, vvb, cc vvb pn31: (8) sermon (DIV2) 8 Image 17
250 it is clere by Christ which sayde that the world knew not the holy gost, but that he was knowen of them in whom he was. it is clear by christ which said that the world knew not the holy ghost, but that he was known of them in whom he was. pn31 vbz j p-acp np1 r-crq vvd cst dt n1 vvd xx dt j n1, cc-acp cst pns31 vbds vvn pp-f pno32 p-acp ro-crq pns31 vbds. (8) sermon (DIV2) 8 Image 17
251 And by saynct Iohn, which sayd also In this we know that Christ is in vs, euen by the holy gost which he hath geuen vs. And by saint John, which said also In this we know that christ is in us, even by the holy ghost which he hath given us cc p-acp n1 np1, r-crq vvd av p-acp d pns12 vvb cst np1 vbz p-acp pno12, av p-acp dt j n1 r-crq pns31 vhz vvn pno12 (8) sermon (DIV2) 8 Image 17
252 Therfore sayd Paul, trie your selues, make some profe of your selues, is it possible that ye should not knowe Christ in you, Therefore said Paul, try your selves, make Some proof of your selves, is it possible that you should not know christ in you, av vvd np1, vvb po22 n2, vvb d n1 pp-f po22 n2, vbz pn31 j cst pn22 vmd xx vvi np1 p-acp pn22, (8) sermon (DIV2) 9 Image 17
253 if ye be not reprobate? And in an other place, know ye not how ye are the temple of God, if you be not Reprobate? And in an other place, know you not how you Are the temple of God, cs pn22 vbb xx j-jn? cc p-acp dt j-jn n1, vvb pn22 xx c-crq pn22 vbr dt n1 pp-f np1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 9 Image 17
254 & that the holy gost dwelleth in you? The holy spirite goth searching throughout, and iudgeth euery thing, & that the holy ghost dwells in you? The holy Spirit Goes searching throughout, and Judgeth every thing, cc cst dt j n1 vvz p-acp pn22? dt j n1 vvz vvg a-acp, cc vvz d n1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 9 Image 17
255 & fayth is so clere, yt it sheweth vs the profunditie of god: & thou wilt that it be blynde of it selfe. & faith is so clear, that it shows us the profundity of god: & thou wilt that it be blind of it self. cc n1 vbz av j, pn31 pn31 vvz pno12 dt n1 pp-f n1: cc pns21 vm2 cst pn31 vbb j pp-f pn31 n1. (8) sermon (DIV2) 9 Image 17
256 Yea Paul sayth, that the holy gost is geuen to vs, to the ende we myght know those thinges that haue bē geuen vs of Christ. Yea Paul say, that the holy ghost is given to us, to the end we might know those things that have been given us of christ. uh np1 vvz, cst dt j n1 vbz vvn p-acp pno12, p-acp dt n1 pns12 vmd vvi d n2 cst vhb vbn vvn pno12 pp-f np1. (8) sermon (DIV2) 9 Image 17
257 The kyngdom of God is peace (as writeth Esai and Paul) withoute seruile feare, in much certentie. The Kingdom of God is peace (as Writeth Isaiah and Paul) without servile Fear, in much certainty. dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz n1 (c-acp vvz np1 cc np1) p-acp j n1, p-acp d n1. (8) sermon (DIV2) 9 Image 17
258 Therefore as Chryst sawe, that he was in the fauoure of his father, and his beloued sonne, Therefore as Christ saw, that he was in the favour of his father, and his Beloved son, av c-acp np1 vvd, cst pns31 vbds p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc po31 j-vvn n1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 9 Image 17
259 so also do the electe se them selues, all thoughe not with so cleare lighte and certentye, so also do the elect see them selves, all though not with so clear Light and certainty, av av vdb dt vvi vvi pno32 n2, d cs xx p-acp av j n1 cc n1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 9 Image 18
260 but that they goo somtyme doubtynge, stumbling, and wauering. But they oughte wyth the Apostles to pray Christ to augmēt their faith. but that they goo sometime doubting, stumbling, and wavering. But they ought with the Apostles to pray christ to augment their faith. cc-acp cst pns32 vvb av vvg, vvg, cc j-vvg. p-acp pns32 vmd p-acp dt n2 pc-acp vvi np1 pc-acp vvi po32 n1. (8) sermon (DIV2) 9 Image 18
261 And seke with their good workes continually to make knowē to thē selfes more perfect their saluation and vocation, that therby as by the effectes or fruites they shuld come into the ful riches of certeine perswacion, And seek with their good works continually to make known to them selves more perfect their salvation and vocation, that thereby as by the effects or fruits they should come into the full riches of certain persuasion, cc vvi p-acp po32 j n2 av-j pc-acp vvi vvn p-acp pno32 n2 av-dc j po32 n1 cc n1, cst av c-acp p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pns32 vmd vvi p-acp dt j n2 pp-f j n1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 9 Image 18
262 and vnderstandinge of their election and saluation. and understanding of their election and salvation. cc vvg pp-f po32 n1 cc n1. (8) sermon (DIV2) 9 Image 18
263 Paule also knew he was in the fauour of God, in faith, hope and charitye, elected the sōne of God, saufe and suer, Paul also knew he was in the favour of God, in faith, hope and charity, elected the son of God, saufe and sure, np1 av vvd pns31 vbds p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp n1, n1 cc n1, vvd dt n1 pp-f np1, fw-fr cc j, (8) sermon (DIV2) 9 Image 18
264 and that he had the holy gooste and Christ within him, when he said that he was one of them that Christ was come to saue, and that he had the holy ghost and christ within him, when he said that he was one of them that christ was come to save, cc cst pns31 vhd dt j n1 cc np1 p-acp pno31, c-crq pns31 vvd cst pns31 vbds pi pp-f pno32 cst np1 vbds vvn pc-acp vvi, (8) sermon (DIV2) 9 Image 18
265 and that he knewe in whome he beleued, that he loked for the Crowne, that nothynge colde seperate hym frō the loue of God, whiche had elected him before the constitution of the worlde, that he had the spirite of adopcion of the sonnes of God, and that he knew in whom he believed, that he looked for the Crown, that nothing cold separate him from the love of God, which had elected him before the constitution of the world, that he had the Spirit of adoption of the Sons of God, cc cst pns31 vvd p-acp r-crq pns31 vvd, cst pns31 vvn p-acp dt n1, cst pix j-jn vvi pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vhd vvn pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst pns31 vhd dt n1 pp-f n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 9 Image 18
266 and that Christe was he, who lyued and spake in him. Saint Iohn also saied: and that Christ was he, who lived and spoke in him. Saint John also said: cc cst np1 vbds pns31, r-crq vvd cc vvd p-acp pno31. n1 np1 av vvd: (8) sermon (DIV2) 9 Image 18
267 we are suer we know God, and that we liue in him, worldlie and carnall beastes are they, which know not God in the holye gost, nor those thynges which be his, we Are sure we know God, and that we live in him, worldly and carnal beasts Are they, which know not God in the holy ghost, nor those things which be his, pns12 vbr j pns12 vvb np1, cc cst pns12 vvb p-acp pno31, j cc j n2 vbr pns32, r-crq vvb xx np1 p-acp dt j n1, ccx d n2 r-crq vbb png31, (8) sermon (DIV2) 9 Image 18
268 euen as men not regenerate, they are rustical paysaūtes of so abiecte and base a spirite, that they can not beleue that God hath loued them so much, that by the death of his only begotten and most intierly beloued sonne, he would saue them, take them for his chyldren, and make them his heyres: even as men not regenerate, they Are rustical paysauntes of so abject and base a Spirit, that they can not believe that God hath loved them so much, that by the death of his only begotten and most entirely Beloved son, he would save them, take them for his children, and make them his Heirs: av c-acp n2 xx vvn, pns32 vbr j n2 pp-f av j cc j dt n1, cst pns32 vmb xx vvi cst np1 vhz vvn pno32 av av-d, cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 av-j vvn cc av-ds av-j vvn n1, pns31 vmd vvi pno32, vvb pno32 p-acp po31 n2, cc vvi pno32 po31 n2: (8) sermon (DIV2) 9 Image 18
269 But astonied of theyr sinnes, they are euer afrayed of hell. But astonished of their Sins, they Are ever afraid of hell. cc-acp vvn pp-f po32 n2, pns32 vbr av j pp-f n1. (8) sermon (DIV2) 9 Image 18
270 Where the regenerate fele in such sorte the charitie of God in Christ, that they knowe them selues to be saued. Where the regenerate feel in such sort the charity of God in christ, that they know them selves to be saved. c-crq dt j-vvn vvb p-acp d n1 dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1, cst pns32 vvb pno32 n2 pc-acp vbi vvn. (8) sermon (DIV2) 9 Image 18
271 Neyther canne they once thynke that Christe (who hathe all his fathers power and shall be theyr iudge) wyll refuse, lose, Neither can they once think that Christ (who hath all his Father's power and shall be their judge) will refuse, loose, av-dx vmb pns32 a-acp vvb cst np1 (r-crq vhz d po31 ng1 n1 cc vmb vbi po32 n1) vmb vvi, vvb, (8) sermon (DIV2) 9 Image 18
272 or dampne them, and geue sentence agaynste his brethern and members, for whom he dyed on the crosse, or damn them, and give sentence against his brother and members, for whom he died on the cross, cc vvi pno32, cc vvi n1 p-acp po31 n2 cc n2, p-acp ro-crq pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 9 Image 18
273 and would dye agayne if it were necessarie. They haue in them also the holye goste for an earneste of theyr saluation. and would die again if it were necessary. They have in them also the holy ghost for an earnest of their salvation. cc vmd vvi av cs pn31 vbdr j. pns32 vhb p-acp pno32 av dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1. (8) sermon (DIV2) 9 Image 18
274 But if God had geuen vs nothyng but our beynge, should not we for that onlye benefite, feele so muche the greate goodnes of God, that we myght be sure and certayne of our saluacion? And nowe he in euery creature dothe sparkle towardes vs loue, with innumerable benefites, But if God had given us nothing but our being, should not we for that only benefit, feel so much the great Goodness of God, that we might be sure and certain of our salvation? And now he in every creature doth sparkle towards us love, with innumerable benefits, p-acp cs np1 vhd vvn pno12 pix cc-acp po12 vbg, vmd xx pns12 c-acp d av-j n1, vvb av av-d dt j n1 pp-f np1, cst pns12 vmd vbi j cc j pp-f po12 n1? cc av pns31 p-acp d n1 vdz vvi p-acp pno12 n1, p-acp j n2, (8) sermon (DIV2) 9 Image 18
275 yea in Christe vpon the Crosse, casteth he the flame of perfecte charitye, and shall not wee feele so muche the goodnes of God that wee should beleue to be his electe? yea in Christ upon the Cross, Cast he the flame of perfect charity, and shall not we feel so much the Goodness of God that we should believe to be his elect? uh p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1, vvz pns31 dt n1 pp-f vvi n1, cc vmb xx pns12 vvi av av-d dt n1 pp-f np1 cst pns12 vmd vvi pc-acp vbi po31 vvi? (8) sermon (DIV2) 9 Image 18
276 If one onlye shulde be saued I wold truste suerly to be he, if al the men & angells wold tel me that I were dampned, I cold not beleue them, If one only should be saved I would trust surely to be he, if all the men & Angels would tell me that I were dampened, I could not believe them, cs pi av-j vmd vbi vvn pns11 vmd vvi av-j pc-acp vbi pns31, cs d dt n2 cc n2 vmd vvi pno11 cst pns11 vbdr vvn, pns11 vmd xx vvi pno32, (8) sermon (DIV2) 10 Image 19
277 althoughe thei did alledge al the reasonnes possible, but I wolde euer giue, more truste to Christe alone, who vpon the crosse, with his bloude and deathe, doeth tel me I am saued, thē I wold to al the rest, although they did allege all the reasonnes possible, but I would ever give, more trust to Christ alone, who upon the cross, with his blood and death, doth tell me I am saved, them I would to all the rest, cs pns32 vdd vvi d dt n2 j, cc-acp pns11 vmd av vvi, dc n1 p-acp np1 av-j, r-crq p-acp dt n1, p-acp po31 n1 cc n1, vdz vvi pno11 pns11 vbm vvn, pno32 pns11 vmd p-acp d dt n1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 10 Image 19
278 for he alone, hath more power in me, thē al the reasons & authorities without him. for he alone, hath more power in me, them all the Reasons & authorities without him. c-acp pns31 av-j, vhz dc n1 p-acp pno11, pno32 d dt n2 cc n2 p-acp pno31. (8) sermon (DIV2) 10 Image 19
279 Prouided only yt I se him wt liuely fayth, dead for my saluacion. Provided only that I see him with lively faith, dead for my salvation. vvn av-j pn31 pns11 vvb pno31 p-acp j n1, j p-acp po11 n1. (8) sermon (DIV2) 10 Image 19
280 Yea in that case seing my selfe, by Christ, to be ye sōne of God, I wold with. Yea in that case sing my self, by christ, to be the son of God, I would with. uh p-acp d n1 vvg po11 n1, p-acp np1, pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f np1, pns11 vmd p-acp. (8) sermon (DIV2) 10 Image 19
281 Paule excōmunicate the very angels as superior to them, if thei wold saie the cōtrary, Paul excommunicate the very Angels as superior to them, if they would say the contrary, np1 vvb dt j n2 p-acp j-jn p-acp pno32, cs pns32 vmd vvi dt n-jn, (8) sermon (DIV2) 10 Image 19
282 or gainesaie the gospel, and the great loue and benefit, which in that case I shuld fele by Christ. or gainsay the gospel, and the great love and benefit, which in that case I should feel by christ. cc vvi dt n1, cc dt j n1 cc n1, r-crq p-acp d n1 pns11 vmd vvi p-acp np1. (8) sermon (DIV2) 10 Image 19
283 Paraduenture thou wilt say it semeth me not, that I cā be suer of mi saluacion, Peradventure thou wilt say it Seemeth me not, that I can be sure of mi salvation, av pns21 vm2 vvi pn31 vvz pno11 xx, cst pns11 vmb vbi j pp-f fw-mi n1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 10 Image 19
284 because I am fre to do euell, so mai I sinne & be dāpned. Because I am from to do evil, so mai I sin & be dampened. c-acp pns11 vbm p-acp pc-acp vdi j-jn, av fw-gr pns11 n1 cc vbi vvn. (8) sermon (DIV2) 10 Image 19
285 Our life is in such sort variable, that to giue a certeine iudgement, we must tarye the end, Our life is in such sort variable, that to give a certain judgement, we must tarry the end, po12 n1 vbz p-acp d n1 j, cst pc-acp vvi dt j n1, pns12 vmb vvi dt n1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 10 Image 19
286 for euery one wolde haue thoughte, that Iudas shuld haue bene saued when he was called of Christ, for every one would have Thought, that Iudas should have be saved when he was called of christ, p-acp d pi vmd vhi vvn, cst np1 vmd vhi vbn vvn c-crq pns31 vbds vvn pp-f np1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 10 Image 19
287 & yet it is sene, that it is contrarye. & yet it is seen, that it is contrary. cc av pn31 vbz vvn, cst pn31 vbz j-jn. (8) sermon (DIV2) 10 Image 19
288 I answere, thou begilest thy selfe, in thinkinge thy saluacion dependeth vpon the likelyhod of thy worckes. I answer, thou begilest thy self, in thinking thy salvation dependeth upon the likelihood of thy works. pns11 vvb, pns21 vv2 po21 n1, p-acp vvg po21 n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n2. (8) sermon (DIV2) 10 Image 19
289 Paule affirmeth, that God hath elected vs by his mere mercy in Christ, not bicause we were holy, Paul Affirmeth, that God hath elected us by his mere mercy in christ, not Because we were holy, np1 vvz, cst np1 vhz vvn pno12 p-acp po31 j n1 p-acp np1, xx c-acp pns12 vbdr j, (8) sermon (DIV2) 10 Image 19
290 or for that he foresawe oure good workes, but because we should be holy, and should do good workes, or for that he foresaw our good works, but Because we should be holy, and should do good works, cc p-acp cst pns31 vvd po12 j n2, cc-acp c-acp pns12 vmd vbi j, cc vmd vdi j n2, (8) sermon (DIV2) 10 Image 19
291 and perseueryng in thē, we should dye in his fauour and grace: and persevering in them, we should die in his favour and grace: cc vvg p-acp pno32, pns12 vmd vvi p-acp po31 n1 cc n1: (8) sermon (DIV2) 10 Image 19
292 Inwardly doth God cal his eelecte, geueth them knowledge of him, and doth iustifie & glorifie them. Inwardly does God call his eelecte, Giveth them knowledge of him, and does justify & Glorify them. av-j vdz np1 vvi po31 n1, vvz pno32 n1 pp-f pno31, cc vdz vvi cc vvi pno32. (8) sermon (DIV2) 10 Image 19
293 Therfore doth Paul adde and say, if God be with vs, who cā be against vs? And he ment if we be once electe, we can no more lose our selues: Therefore does Paul add and say, if God be with us, who can be against us? And he meant if we be once elect, we can no more loose our selves: av vdz np1 vvi cc vvi, cs np1 vbb p-acp pno12, r-crq vmb vbi p-acp pno12? cc pns31 vvd cs pns12 vbb a-acp vvi, pns12 vmb av-dx av-dc vvi po12 n2: (8) sermon (DIV2) 10 Image 19
294 meanyng, there is nothing that can let the eleccion of God. Yea euery thing serueth to saluacion, euen sinne. meaning, there is nothing that can let the election of God. Yea every thing serveth to salvation, even sin. n1, pc-acp vbz pix cst vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f np1. uh d n1 vvz p-acp n1, av n1. (8) sermon (DIV2) 10 Image 19
295 Therfore where thou saieste, thou mayst sinne, it is true, and peraduēture thou shalt sinne. Neuertheles if thou be the electe, thou shalt algates ryse againe and be saued: Therefore where thou saieste, thou Mayest sin, it is true, and Peradventure thou shalt sin. Nevertheless if thou be the elect, thou shalt algates rise again and be saved: av c-crq pns21 n1, pns21 vm2 vvi, pn31 vbz j, cc av pns21 vm2 n1. av cs pns21 vbb dt vvi, pns21 vm2 av vvi av cc vbb vvn: (8) sermon (DIV2) 10 Image 19
296 wherof thou mayst be certein and sure, so that once at the least thou haue perceyued thy selfe in Christ, whereof thou Mayest be certain and sure, so that once At the least thou have perceived thy self in christ, c-crq pns21 vm2 vbi j cc j, av cst a-acp p-acp dt av-ds pns21 vhb vvn po21 n1 p-acp np1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 10 Image 19
297 and by Christ saued, neither thou oughtest so much to dispayre in thy selfe, as that thou shuldest not much more trust in ye goodnes of god, knowyng that the Gospel is not the law, and by christ saved, neither thou Ought so much to despair in thy self, as that thou Shouldst not much more trust in you Goodness of god, knowing that the Gospel is not the law, cc p-acp np1 vvd, dx pns21 vmd2 av av-d pc-acp vvi p-acp po21 n1, c-acp cst pns21 vmd2 xx av-d av-dc vvi p-acp pn22 n1 pp-f n1, vvg cst dt n1 vbz xx dt n1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 10 Image 19
298 but mercie, and know thou that when the electe fall in any sinne (whiche God doth not permitte but for the benefite of them, but mercy, and know thou that when the elect fallen in any sin (which God does not permit but for the benefit of them, cc-acp n1, cc vvb pns21 d c-crq dt vvi n1 p-acp d n1 (r-crq np1 vdz xx vvi cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32, (8) sermon (DIV2) 10 Image 19
299 and the other electe) whilest they are in that erroure, they fele in them selues, a certeine hyddē vertue, whiche withholdeth and refrayneth them, from doyng worsse, it biteth, nippeth, and the other elect) whilst they Are in that error, they feel in them selves, a certain hidden virtue, which withholdeth and refraineth them, from doing Worse, it bites, nippeth, cc dt n-jn vvi) cs pns32 vbr p-acp d n1, pns32 vvb p-acp pno32 n2, dt j j-vvn n1, r-crq vvz cc vvz pno32, p-acp vdg av-jc, pn31 vvz, vvz, (8) sermon (DIV2) 10 Image 20
300 and reprehēdeth them of the euel fact, and doth enduce and spurre them to conuert. There remaineth euer a certeine hate of sin, although they be sometime ouercome of frailtye. and reprehendeth them of the evil fact, and does induce and spur them to convert. There remains ever a certain hate of since, although they be sometime overcome of frailty. cc vvz pno32 pp-f dt n-jn n1, cc vdz vvi cc vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi. pc-acp vvz av dt j n1 pp-f n1, cs pns32 vbb av vvn pp-f n1. (8) sermon (DIV2) 10 Image 20
301 So that they neuer turne frō God with al their power, nor run wholy to vice with a lose bridell. So that they never turn from God with all their power, nor run wholly to vice with a loose bridle. av cst pns32 av-x vvb p-acp np1 p-acp d po32 n1, ccx vvi av-jn p-acp n1 p-acp dt j n1. (8) sermon (DIV2) 10 Image 20
302 God hath them euer for his owne, and gouerneth them as his lawefull Childrene. And speaking oftē in their herts he saith that which he said to his Apostles: God hath them ever for his own, and Governs them as his lawful Children. And speaking often in their herts he Says that which he said to his Apostles: np1 vhz pno32 av p-acp po31 d, cc vvz pno32 p-acp po31 j n2. np1 vvg av p-acp po32 n2 pns31 vvz cst r-crq pns31 vvd p-acp po31 n2: (8) sermon (DIV2) 10 Image 20
303 feare not litle flocke, for it hath pleased youre father, to giue you his kingdom of his mere goodnes although you be vnworthy. Fear not little flock, for it hath pleased your father, to give you his Kingdom of his mere Goodness although you be unworthy. vvb xx j n1, c-acp pn31 vhz vvn po22 n1, pc-acp vvi pn22 po31 n1 pp-f po31 j n1 cs pn22 vbb j. (8) sermon (DIV2) 10 Image 20
304 And if thou woldest bring in Salomō, who sayth, none knoweth whether he be worthy of hate or loue, I answere. And if thou Wouldst bring in Salomō, who say, none Knoweth whither he be worthy of hate or love, I answer. cc cs pns21 vmd2 vvi p-acp np1, r-crq vvz, pix vvz cs pns31 vbb j pp-f n1 cc n1, pns11 vvb. (8) sermon (DIV2) 10 Image 20
305 It is clere (chyflie by the wordes whych folow) that he ment, that man were he neuer so iust & wise, was so blinde in this world, that he cannot know by the workes of God, yt is by prosperity or aduersity, It is clear (chyflie by the words which follow) that he meant, that man were he never so just & wise, was so blind in this world, that he cannot know by the works of God, that is by Prosperity or adversity, pn31 vbz j (av-jn p-acp dt n2 r-crq vvi) cst pns31 vvd, cst n1 vbdr pns31 av-x av j cc j, vbds av j p-acp d n1, cst pns31 vmbx vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, pn31 vbz p-acp n1 cc n1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 10 Image 20
306 whether of him self, he be worthi of hate or loue. whither of him self, he be worthy of hate or love. cs pp-f pno31 n1, pns31 vbb j pp-f n1 cc n1. (8) sermon (DIV2) 10 Image 20
307 And this is bicause God giueth his giftes so indifferently, to the good and euell, to the electe and reprobat. And this is Because God gives his Gifts so indifferently, to the good and evil, to the elect and Reprobate. cc d vbz p-acp np1 vvz po31 n2 av av-j, p-acp dt j cc j-jn, p-acp dt vvi cc vvi. (8) sermon (DIV2) 10 Image 20
308 Thou wilt say yet, Paul said: Thou wilt say yet, Paul said: pns21 vm2 vvi av, np1 vvd: (8) sermon (DIV2) 10 Image 20
309 my cōsciēce doth not reproue me yet am I not therby iustified before God, therfore it can not be knowen. my conscience does not reprove me yet am I not thereby justified before God, Therefore it can not be known. po11 n1 vdz xx vvi pno11 av vbm pns11 xx av vvn p-acp np1, av pn31 vmb xx vbi vvn. (8) sermon (DIV2) 10 Image 20
310 But I answere, that thentent of Paul was to saye, that thoughe by grace of the Lorde he had ministred the Gospel, in suche sorte, that his conscience dyd not rebuke him of any erroure (whiche was imputed vnto hym for a sclaunder of false christians) neuertheles he held not him selfe iuste for this, But I answer, that thentent of Paul was to say, that though by grace of the Lord he had ministered the Gospel, in such sort, that his conscience did not rebuke him of any error (which was imputed unto him for a slander of false Christians) nevertheless he held not him self just for this, p-acp pns11 vvb, cst fw-la pp-f np1 vbds pc-acp vvi, cst cs p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pns31 vhd vvn dt n1, p-acp d n1, cst po31 n1 vdd xx vvi pno31 pp-f d n1 (r-crq vbds vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j njpg2) av pns31 vvd xx pno31 n1 j p-acp d, (8) sermon (DIV2) 10 Image 20
311 neither was he iuste, he iudged him selfe iuste by Christe, and not by preaching the Gospel irreprehensibly in the syght of man, neither was he just, he judged him self just by Christ, and not by preaching the Gospel irreprehensibly in the sight of man, dx vbds pns31 j, pns31 vvd pno31 n1 j p-acp np1, cc xx p-acp vvg dt n1 av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 10 Image 20
312 but yet not in the presence of God, for that he hath not preached it wt the whole force of spirit, fayth, & loue. but yet not in the presence of God, for that he hath not preached it with the Whole force of Spirit, faith, & love. cc-acp av xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp cst pns31 vhz xx vvn pn31 p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1, n1, cc n1. (8) sermon (DIV2) 10 Image 20
313 So that here Paul did condēne the opiniō of them, which iudge thē selues iuste by theyr owne workes, So that Here Paul did condemn the opinion of them, which judge them selves just by their own works, av cst av np1 vdd vvi dt n1 pp-f pno32, r-crq vvb pno32 n2 j p-acp po32 d n2, (8) sermon (DIV2) 10 Image 20
314 but he doth not reproue the iudgemēt of those, which iudge thē selues righteous & saued by the bountie of God, but he does not reprove the judgement of those, which judge them selves righteous & saved by the bounty of God, cc-acp pns31 vdz xx vvi dt n1 pp-f d, r-crq vvb pno32 n2 j cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 10 Image 20
315 & death of his only begotten sōne: but doth approue it. & death of his only begotten son: but does approve it. cc n1 pp-f po31 av-j vvn n1: cc-acp vdz vvi pn31. (8) sermon (DIV2) 10 Image 20
316 With Paule also agreeth Iob, when he sayde, that although he were iuste, he durste not iudge him selfe so, that is, he durste not holde hym for ryghteous, by his owne proper ryghteousnes and workes, With Paul also agreeth Job, when he said, that although he were just, he durst not judge him self so, that is, he durst not hold him for righteous, by his own proper righteousness and works, p-acp np1 av vvz np1, c-crq pns31 vvd, cst cs pns31 vbdr j, pns31 vvd xx vvi pno31 n1 av, cst vbz, pns31 vvd xx vvi pno31 p-acp j, p-acp po31 d j n1 cc n2, (8) sermon (DIV2) 10 Image 20
317 but by the iustice of Christe. but by the Justice of Christ. cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (8) sermon (DIV2) 10 Image 20
318 Sence then that it maye and oughte to bee knowen of vs, that wee are in the fauoure of God, Sense then that it may and ought to be known of us, that we Are in the favour of God, n1 av cst pn31 vmb cc vmd pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f pno12, cst pns12 vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 11 Image 20
319 and hys electe, lette vs force vs continuallye to encrease in more knoweledge of the Goodnesse of God: and his elect, let us force us continually to increase in more knowledge of the goodness of God: cc po31 vvi, vvb pno12 vvi pno12 av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp dc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1: (8) sermon (DIV2) 11 Image 20
320 so that firmely establyshed in the lyuelye faythe of oure saluacion, we maye as chyldren render hym all honoure, laude, and glorye: by Iesus Christ oure Lorde. Amen so that firmly established in the lively faith of our salvation, we may as children render him all honour, laud, and glory: by Iesus christ our Lord. Amen av cst av-j vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po12 n1, pns12 vmb p-acp n2 vvb pno31 d n1, n1, cc n1: p-acp np1 np1 po12 n1. uh-n (8) sermon (DIV2) 11 Image 21
321 ¶ Vvhether it be good or euel to beleue that we are electe: the fourthe Sermon. ¶ Whether it be good or evil to believe that we Are elect: the Fourth Sermon. ¶ cs pn31 vbb j cc av-jn pc-acp vvi cst pns12 vbr vvi: dt ord n1. (9) sermon (DIV2) 11 Image 21
322 SOme saye that it is euel to beleue that we are electe, bycause, that as the beliefe to be reprobate, bringeth men in dispeyre: some say that it is evil to believe that we Are elect, Because, that as the belief to be Reprobate, brings men in dispeyre: d vvb cst pn31 vbz av-jn pc-acp vvi cst pns12 vbr vvi, c-acp, cst p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vbi j-jn, vvz n2 p-acp n1: (9) sermon (DIV2) 12 Image 21
323 so the beliefe of eleccion, is cause of presumpcion. But the iuste and the holy flye bothe the one and the other extremitie. so the belief of election, is cause of presumption. But the just and the holy fly both the one and the other extremity. av dt n1 pp-f n1, vbz n1 pp-f n1. p-acp dt j cc dt j n1 d dt crd cc dt j-jn n1. (9) sermon (DIV2) 12 Image 21
324 They are not exalted in presumpcion, beleuing to be electe: They Are not exalted in presumption, believing to be elect: pns32 vbr xx vvn p-acp n1, vvg pc-acp vbi vvi: (9) sermon (DIV2) 12 Image 21
325 nor fallen in the botomles pyite of dispeyre, wyth beliefe of dampnacion, but kepe the meane waye, euer standing betwene both. nor fallen in the botomles pyite of dispeyre, with belief of damnation, but keep the mean Way, ever standing between both. ccx vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, p-acp n1 pp-f n1, cc-acp vvi dt j n1, av vvg p-acp d. (9) sermon (DIV2) 12 Image 21
326 And I say that it is true, that none ought to dispeyre, or yet to presume, And I say that it is true, that none ought to dispeyre, or yet to presume, cc pns11 vvb cst pn31 vbz j, cst pix vmd p-acp n1, cc av pc-acp vvi, (9) sermon (DIV2) 12 Image 21
327 but assuredlye to hope and beleue to be saued and elected: Mary by oure owne workes, this is an euyll vyce, and ought to be fled. but assuredly to hope and believe to be saved and elected: Marry by our own works, this is an evil vice, and ought to be fled. cc-acp av-vvn pc-acp vvi cc vvi pc-acp vbi vvn cc j-vvn: uh p-acp po12 vvz n2, d vbz dt n-jn n1, cc pi pc-acp vbi vvn. (9) sermon (DIV2) 12 Image 21
328 But to beleue to be elected and saued by the liberalitie of God, by the deathe of Christe vpon the crosse, and hys workes: But to believe to be elected and saved by the liberality of God, by the death of Christ upon the cross, and his works: p-acp pc-acp vvi pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1, cc po31 n2: (9) sermon (DIV2) 12 Image 21
329 thys is no presumpcion, but a hope whych hath regard (as diuine & theological vertue) not to oure merites, this is no presumption, but a hope which hath regard (as divine & theological virtue) not to our merits, d vbz dx n1, cc-acp dt n1 r-crq vhz n1 (c-acp j-jn cc j n1) xx p-acp po12 n2, (9) sermon (DIV2) 12 Image 21
330 but onlye to God by Christe. but only to God by Christ. cc-acp av-j p-acp np1 p-acp np1. (9) sermon (DIV2) 12 Image 21
331 And as we cā not loue him so muche, but that we euer lacke of the perfection, And as we can not love him so much, but that we ever lack of the perfection, cc c-acp pns12 vmb xx vvi pno31 av av-d, cc-acp cst pns12 av vvb pp-f dt n1, (9) sermon (DIV2) 12 Image 21
332 so can we not to muche hope & trust in him. so can we not to much hope & trust in him. av vmb pns12 xx p-acp d n1 cc vvi p-acp pno31. (9) sermon (DIV2) 12 Image 21
333 Yea we lacke euer bycause we do not promise of God so muche as we shulde do, he that beleueth to be sauid, becommeth not proud, Yea we lack ever Because we do not promise of God so much as we should do, he that Believeth to be saved, becomes not proud, uh pns12 vvb av c-acp pns12 vdb xx vvi pp-f np1 av av-d c-acp pns12 vmd vdi, pns31 cst vvz pc-acp vbi vvn, vvz xx j, (9) sermon (DIV2) 12 Image 21
334 nether magnifieth him selfe, nor his worckes, but the goodnes of God, and the grace that we haue by Christ. Therfore is it not euell. neither magnifieth him self, nor his works, but the Goodness of God, and the grace that we have by christ. Therefore is it not evil. av-dx vvz pno31 n1, ccx po31 n2, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n1 cst pns12 vhb p-acp np1. av vbz pn31 xx j-jn. (9) sermon (DIV2) 12 Image 21
335 Peraduenture thou wylt saie one oughte to stande in feare. Peradventure thou wilt say one ought to stand in Fear. av pns21 vm2 vvi pi vmd pc-acp vvi p-acp n1. (9) sermon (DIV2) 12 Image 21
336 I agre therto, in the reuerend and sonnelike feare, the whiche importeth obseruaunce of reuerence to God, but now not so vile: I agree thereto, in the reverend and sonnelike Fear, the which imports observance of Reverence to God, but now not so vile: pns11 vvi av, p-acp dt j-jn cc j n1, dt r-crq vvz n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1, cc-acp av xx av j: (9) sermon (DIV2) 12 Image 21
337 for we ar no more seruauntes but sonnes, not Hebreues but Christians, we are not vnder the lawe but grace, we haue God for our father, for we Are no more Servants but Sons, not Hebrews but Christians, we Are not under the law but grace, we have God for our father, c-acp pns12 vbr dx dc n2 p-acp n2, xx n2 p-acp np1, pns12 vbr xx p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, pns12 vhb n1 p-acp po12 n1, (9) sermon (DIV2) 12 Image 21
338 and not onlye for a Lorde. and not only for a Lord. cc xx av-j p-acp dt n1. (9) sermon (DIV2) 12 Image 21
339 Therefore our office is to loue him like childrene, and not to feare him, as seruauntes, sence that we haue the spirite not of seruitude but of adoption, of ye sonnes of God. Therefore our office is to love him like children, and not to Fear him, as Servants, sense that we have the Spirit not of servitude but of adoption, of the Sons of God. av po12 n1 vbz pc-acp vvi pno31 av-j n2, cc xx pc-acp vvi pno31, c-acp n2, n1 cst pns12 vhb dt n1 xx pp-f n1 cc-acp pp-f n1, pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1. (9) sermon (DIV2) 12 Image 21
340 If our saluacion did depēd in any parte vpon ourselfes: I wolde saye we ought to fear our dānaciō yea to be sure therof: If our salvation did depend in any part upon ourselfes: I would say we ought to Fear our damnation yea to be sure thereof: cs po12 n1 vdd vvi p-acp d n1 p-acp n2: pns11 vmd vvi pns12 vmd pc-acp vvi po12 n1 uh pc-acp vbi j av: (9) sermon (DIV2) 12 Image 22
341 but sence it is al in yt hādes of God, therfore beholding not oure selues, but hys goodnes discouered in Christ vpō the crosse we may be suer and certeine of our saluacion. but sense it is all in that hands of God, Therefore beholding not our selves, but his Goodness discovered in christ upon the cross we may be sure and certain of our salvation. cc-acp n1 pn31 vbz d p-acp pn31 n2 pp-f np1, av vvg xx po12 n2, p-acp po31 n1 vvn p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pns12 vmb vbi j cc j pp-f po12 n1. (9) sermon (DIV2) 12 Image 22
342 Perfect charitie chaseth away al seruile feare, & faith neuer douteth if it be perfect: the feare then of our damnaciō groweth of imperfectiō of our charitie, faith and hope. Perfect charity chases away all servile Fear, & faith never doubteth if it be perfect: the Fear then of our damnation grows of imperfection of our charity, faith and hope. j n1 vvz av d j n1, cc n1 av-x vvz cs pn31 vbb j: dt n1 av pp-f po12 n1 vvz pp-f n1 pp-f po12 n1, n1 cc n1. (9) sermon (DIV2) 12 Image 22
343 We ought neuer to feare the mercyfulnes of God, but our owne wyckednes. We ought never to Fear the mercyfulnes of God, but our own wickedness. pns12 vmd av-x pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, cc-acp po12 d n1. (9) sermon (DIV2) 12 Image 22
344 Thou woldest saye, if we were wholie confirmed in grace, we shuld not nede to feare, Thou Wouldst say, if we were wholly confirmed in grace, we should not need to Fear, pns21 vmd2 vvi, cs pns12 vbdr av-jn vvn p-acp n1, pns12 vmd xx vvi pc-acp vvi, (9) sermon (DIV2) 12 Image 22
345 but we synne daylie, therfore it is necessary to stād in doubte. but we sin daily, Therefore it is necessary to stand in doubt. cc-acp pns12 vvb j, av pn31 vbz j pc-acp vvi p-acp n1. (9) sermon (DIV2) 12 Image 22
346 I answere that yet thou goest aboute, to builde my hope vpon my worckes the whiche shuld be no hope but a presumpcion. I answer that yet thou goest about, to build my hope upon my works the which should be no hope but a presumption. pns11 vvb cst av pns21 vv2 p-acp, pc-acp vvi po11 n1 p-acp po11 n2 dt r-crq vmd vbi dx n1 p-acp dt n1. (9) sermon (DIV2) 12 Image 22
347 If we shulde hope wyth condition if we do well, and perseuer therin, my hope shulde stande wyth desperacion, If we should hope with condition if we do well, and persever therein, my hope should stand with desperation, cs pns12 vmd vvi p-acp n1 cs pns12 vdb av, cc vvb av, po11 n1 vmd vvi p-acp n1, (9) sermon (DIV2) 12 Image 22
348 for of my selfe I knowe I ought to despaire. for of my self I know I ought to despair. c-acp pp-f po11 n1 pns11 vvb pns11 vmd pc-acp vvi. (9) sermon (DIV2) 12 Image 22
349 If I had the synnes of the whole worlde, yet wold I moste stedfastly beleue to be saued without anye feare of dampnacion, If I had the Sins of the Whole world, yet would I most steadfastly believe to be saved without any Fear of damnation, cs pns11 vhd dt n2 pp-f dt j-jn n1, av vmd pns11 av-ds av-j vvi pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, (9) sermon (DIV2) 12 Image 22
350 nether may this be sayde to be euell, for that I woulde not builde my hope but vpon Christe. neither may this be said to be evil, for that I would not build my hope but upon Christ. j vmb d vbi vvn pc-acp vbi j-jn, c-acp cst pns11 vmd xx vvi po11 n1 cc-acp p-acp np1. (9) sermon (DIV2) 12 Image 22
351 If thou woldest saie, ye feare of dampnaciō causeth men to abstein frō sinne, therfore it is good. If thou Wouldst say, you Fear of damnation Causes men to abstain from sin, Therefore it is good. cs pns21 vmd2 vvi, pn22 vvb pp-f n1 vvz n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, av pn31 vbz j. (9) sermon (DIV2) 12 Image 22
352 I aunswere, that it causeth men to refrayne in their owne loue, as doth the fear of death wherby they become dayly more sensuall in them selues, and therfore truely, worse inwardly. I answer, that it Causes men to refrain in their own love, as does the Fear of death whereby they become daily more sensual in them selves, and Therefore truly, Worse inwardly. pns11 vvb, cst pn31 vvz n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 d n1, c-acp vdz dt n1 pp-f n1 c-crq pns32 vvb av-j av-dc j p-acp pno32 n2, cc av av-j, jc av-j. (9) sermon (DIV2) 12 Image 22
353 Feare worketh wrathe in God, euen as the lawe doth: fear works wrath in God, even as the law does: n1 vvz n1 p-acp np1, av c-acp dt n1 vdz: (9) sermon (DIV2) 12 Image 22
354 and although it cause the abstaine frō some euill outward worke, neuerthelesse the venime remaineth within, the which is so much the worse, and although it cause the abstain from Some evil outward work, nevertheless the venom remains within, the which is so much the Worse, cc cs pn31 vvb dt vvi p-acp d j-jn j n1, av dt n1 vvz a-acp, dt r-crq vbz av av-d dt av-jc, (9) sermon (DIV2) 12 Image 22
355 as it is more vnited to the inwarde partes, yea that feare geuen to the vngodly, is the scorge of God. as it is more united to the inward parts, yea that Fear given to the ungodly, is the scourge of God. c-acp pn31 vbz av-dc vvn p-acp dt j n2, uh cst n1 vvn p-acp dt j, vbz dt n1 pp-f np1. (9) sermon (DIV2) 12 Image 22
356 The electe (knowinge that God in this present lyfe doth punyshe more the legittimate chyldrē then the bastardes) abstaine also by this feare more then the other. The elect (knowing that God in this present life does Punish more the legitimate children then the bastards) abstain also by this Fear more then the other. dt vvi (vvg cst np1 p-acp d j n1 vdz vvi av-dc dt j n2 cs dt n2) vvi av p-acp d n1 av-dc cs dt n-jn. (9) sermon (DIV2) 12 Image 22
357 But truly the loue of God, the quicke feelynge of hys greate goodnes, to beleue firmely by Christ and his grace to be the sonnes of God, elect and sure in deede, are those thinges whiche mortifie vs to the worlde and to ourselues, But truly the love of God, the quick feeling of his great Goodness, to believe firmly by christ and his grace to be the Sons of God, elect and sure in deed, Are those things which mortify us to the world and to ourselves, p-acp av-j dt n1 pp-f np1, dt j n-vvg pp-f po31 j n1, pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp np1 cc po31 n1 pc-acp vbi dt n2 pp-f np1, vvb cc j p-acp n1, vbr d n2 r-crq vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp px12, (9) sermon (DIV2) 12 Image 22
358 and maketh synne displeasaunt to vs, euen frō the botome of the hert. Therfore where the seruile feare maketh Ipocrites, the son-lyke loue maketh true christians. and makes sin displeasant to us, even from the bottom of the heart. Therefore where the servile Fear makes Hypocrites, the son-lyke love makes true Christians. cc vvz n1 j p-acp pno12, av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. av c-crq dt j n1 vvz n2, dt j n1 vvz j njpg2. (9) sermon (DIV2) 12 Image 22
359 If yu woldest sai, to beleue so, is a thing veri perilous because yt herof thei take occasiō to liue idle, If thou Wouldst sai, to believe so, is a thing very perilous Because that hereof they take occasion to live idle, cs pns21 vmd2 zz, pc-acp vvi av, vbz dt n1 av j c-acp pn31 av pns32 vvb n1 pc-acp vvi j, (9) sermon (DIV2) 12 Image 22
360 yea to geue them self to al vice, saiyng I wil make my paradise in this world, yea to give them self to all vice, saying I will make my paradise in this world, uh p-acp vvi pno32 n1 p-acp d n1, vvg pns11 vmb vvi po11 n1 p-acp d n1, (9) sermon (DIV2) 12 Image 22
361 for euerye wai I shal be sauid, sēce yt alredi I am elect. for every wai I shall be saved, sense that alredi I am elect. p-acp d n1 pns11 vmb vbi vvn, n1 pn31 n1 pns11 vbm j. (9) sermon (DIV2) 12 Image 22
362 I answere that whē one beleueth to be elect and perceiueth in spirite the mercifulnes of God in Christe, I answer that when one Believeth to be elect and perceives in Spirit the mercifulness of God in Christ, pns11 vvb cst c-crq pi vvz pc-acp vbi j cc vvz p-acp n1 dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1, (9) sermon (DIV2) 12 Image 23
363 then God tasted in Christe hath in the herte such efficacie and strength, that he can not offende, then God tasted in Christ hath in the heart such efficacy and strength, that he can not offend, cs np1 vvd p-acp np1 vhz p-acp dt n1 d n1 cc n1, cst pns31 vmb xx vvi, (9) sermon (DIV2) 12 Image 23
364 but is forced to dyspraise the worlde, & is rapt to so highe estate that he falleth to obliuion of the world, him selfe and his paradise, setting only God before his eies. Therfore sayeth sainte Iohn. but is forced to dyspraise the world, & is rapt to so high estate that he falls to oblivion of the world, him self and his paradise, setting only God before his eyes. Therefore Saith saint John. cc-acp vbz vvn pc-acp vvi dt n1, cc vbz vvn p-acp av j n1 cst pns31 vvz p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1, pno31 n1 cc po31 n1, vvg av-j np1 p-acp po31 n2. av vvz n1 np1. (9) sermon (DIV2) 12 Image 23
365 Who so hathe this faithe, sanctifieth hym self. Who so hath this faith, Sanctifieth him self. r-crq av vhz d n1, vvz pno31 n1. (9) sermon (DIV2) 12 Image 23
366 So as thē of chariti springeth but goodnes, euen so is it, of this faith & hope. So as them of chariti springs but Goodness, even so is it, of this faith & hope. av p-acp pno32 pp-f n1 vvz p-acp n1, av av vbz pn31, pp-f d n1 cc n1. (9) sermon (DIV2) 12 Image 23
367 Knowest thou where in is the parille? In beleuing to be elected, by theire workes, Knowest thou where in is the parille? In believing to be elected, by their works, vv2 pns21 c-crq p-acp vbz dt n1? p-acp vvg pc-acp vbi vvn, p-acp po32 n2, (9) sermon (DIV2) 12 Image 23
368 and by beleuinge in Christ not stedfastlye, but to haue only a certaine barraine, idle and a dead opinion therof, the which stādeth in ye worste life, in suche sorte that of that colde and vnfrutefull faythe, they may take occasion to geue thē to Idelnes, and all vyce. and by believing in christ not steadfastly, but to have only a certain barren, idle and a dead opinion thereof, the which Stands in the worst life, in such sort that of that cold and unfruitful faith, they may take occasion to give them to Idleness, and all vice. cc p-acp vvg p-acp np1 xx av-j, cc-acp pc-acp vhi av-j dt j j, j cc dt j n1 av, dt r-crq vvz p-acp dt js n1, p-acp d n1 cst pp-f d j-jn cc j n1, pns32 vmb vvi n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp n1, cc d n1. (9) sermon (DIV2) 12 Image 23
369 But now not of that perfecte faith, the which is effectuous in doinge worckes by loue, beinge an enflamed lyghte, the whiche is neuer withoute burninge. But now not of that perfect faith, the which is effectuous in doing works by love, being an inflamed Light, the which is never without burning. p-acp av xx pp-f cst vvi n1, dt r-crq vbz j p-acp vdg n2 p-acp n1, vbg dt vvn n1, av r-crq vbz av-x p-acp vvg. (9) sermon (DIV2) 12 Image 23
370 If also thou wouldest say in beleuinge to be electe thou shouldest peradaduenture be begiled, therfore it is euell. If also thou Wouldst say in believing to be elect thou Shouldst peradaduenture be beguiled, Therefore it is evil. cs av pns21 vmd2 vvi p-acp vvg pc-acp vbi vvi pns21 vmd2 vvi vbi vvn, av pn31 vbz j-jn. (9) sermon (DIV2) 12 Image 23
371 I wold yet answere, that I wolde soner geue faithe to the holy gost, whiche testifieth in ye hartes of the electe, that thei are the sonnes of God (as Paule writeth) then to the that woldest put me in doubt of it. I would yet answer, that I would sooner give faith to the holy ghost, which Testifieth in you hearts of the elect, that they Are the Sons of God (as Paul Writeth) then to the that Wouldst put me in doubt of it. pns11 vmd av vvi, cst pns11 vmd av-c vvi n1 p-acp dt j n1, r-crq vvz p-acp pn22 n2 pp-f dt vvi, cst pns32 vbr dt n2 pp-f np1 (c-acp np1 vvz) cs p-acp dt d vmd2 vvi pno11 p-acp n1 pp-f pn31. (9) sermon (DIV2) 12 Image 23
372 The electe to heare inwardlye in their hertes a spirituall voyce, quicke and deuine, whiche biddeth them not doubte, The elect to hear inwardly in their herts a spiritual voice, quick and divine, which bids them not doubt, dt vvi pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp po32 n2 dt j n1, j cc j-jn, r-crq vvz pno32 xx n1, (9) sermon (DIV2) 12 Image 23
373 and that they are suer of theire saluacion, & that God loueth them, and hathe taken them for his children, and that they Are sure of their salvation, & that God loves them, and hath taken them for his children, cc cst pns32 vbr j pp-f po32 n1, cc cst np1 vvz pno32, cc vhz vvn pno32 p-acp po31 n2, (9) sermon (DIV2) 12 Image 23
374 and that thei can not perishe: the testimonie of God is greater thē mans. and that they can not perish: the testimony of God is greater them men. cc cst pns32 vmb xx vvi: dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz jc pno32 n2. (9) sermon (DIV2) 12 Image 23
375 Therfore not onlie he is to be beleued afore man, but he deseruethe to haue giuen vnto him vndoubted credite. Therefore not only he is to be believed afore man, but he deserveth to have given unto him undoubted credit. av xx av-j pns31 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1, cc-acp pns31 vvz pc-acp vhi vvn p-acp pno31 j n1. (9) sermon (DIV2) 13 Image 23
376 If thou woldest sai, it might be, not the spirite of God but their imaginacions. If thou Wouldst sai, it might be, not the Spirit of God but their Imaginations. cs pns21 vmd2 zz, pn31 vmd vbi, xx dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po32 n2. (9) sermon (DIV2) 13 Image 23
377 I saye, that what so euer it is they knowe better then thou, for that (as Paule saithe) none knoweth what is in mā but the spirite of man, that is within hym. I say, that what so ever it is they know better then thou, for that (as Paul Saith) none Knoweth what is in man but the Spirit of man, that is within him. pns11 vvb, cst r-crq av av pn31 vbz pns32 vvb av-jc cs pns21, p-acp d (c-acp np1 vvz) pi vvz r-crq vbz p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cst vbz p-acp pno31. (9) sermon (DIV2) 13 Image 23
378 Farder I am suer, that the same spirit whithc saith to me, I am elected is the spirite of God bicause the faithe I haue of my election, springeth not of my worckes, Farder I am sure, that the same Spirit whithc Says to me, I am elected is the Spirit of God Because the faith I have of my election, springs not of my works, np1 pns11 vbm j, cst dt d n1 av vvz p-acp pno11, pns11 vbm vvn vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 c-acp dt n1 pns11 vhb pp-f po11 n1, vvz xx pp-f po11 n2, (9) sermon (DIV2) 13 Image 23
379 but onlye of the goodnes of god, vnderstand in Christ and for that of his goodnes can growe nether gyle nor falshod, but only of the Goodness of god, understand in christ and for that of his Goodness can grow neither gyle nor falsehood, cc-acp av-j pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, vvb p-acp np1 cc p-acp d pp-f po31 n1 vmb vvi j vvi ccx n1, (9) sermon (DIV2) 13 Image 23
380 therfore am I suer to be in the trueth. Deceites & falshedes, mai, & do come, of the belefe to be saued, by workes, and elected: Therefore am I sure to be in the truth. Deceits & falsehoods, mai, & do come, of the belief to be saved, by works, and elected: av vbm pns11 j pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n1. n2 cc n2, fw-gr, cc vdb vvi, pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn, p-acp n2, cc j-vvn: (9) sermon (DIV2) 13 Image 23
381 Moreouer the lyght whiche the electe haue of their saluacion, is so cleare, that they do not onlye se them selfes suere therof, Moreover the Light which the elect have of their salvation, is so clear, that they do not only see them selves suere thereof, av dt vvi r-crq av vvi n1 pp-f po32 n1, vbz av j, cst pns32 vdb xx av-j vvi pno32 n2 fw-la av, (9) sermon (DIV2) 13 Image 24
382 but they knowe also, that the lyghte and knowledge they haue, is supernaturall & diuine. but they know also, that the Light and knowledge they have, is supernatural & divine. cc-acp pns32 vvb av, cst dt n1 cc n1 pns32 vhb, vbz j cc j-jn. (9) sermon (DIV2) 13 Image 24
383 But we suppose as thou sayst, that in beleuinge to be electe onlye by Christe and the goodnes of God, I myghte be begiled (whiche is false and impossible) yet wolde I still saye, let me be deceiued for it is good to be so begiled, sence I can finde no thinge, that so much doth kindel me into a sincere and pure loue of God, But we suppose as thou Sayest, that in believing to be elect only by Christ and the Goodness of God, I might be beguiled (which is false and impossible) yet would I still say, let me be deceived for it is good to be so beguiled, sense I can find no thing, that so much does kindel me into a sincere and pure love of God, cc-acp pns12 vvb c-acp pns21 vv2, cst p-acp vvg pc-acp vbi vvi av-j p-acp np1 cc dt n1 pp-f np1, pns11 vmd vbi vvn (r-crq vbz j cc j) av vmd pns11 av vvb, vvb pno11 vbi vvn p-acp pn31 vbz j pc-acp vbi av vvn, n1 pns11 vmb vvi dx n1, cst av d vdz n1 pno11 p-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f np1, (9) sermon (DIV2) 13 Image 24
384 as to beleue to be elected bi his mere goodnes. as to believe to be elected by his mere Goodness. c-acp pc-acp vvi pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po31 j n1. (9) sermon (DIV2) 13 Image 24
385 Therfore vsinge it to make me inamored of God, I oughte not to be withdrawen, chifelie for yt I am happye, onlie bi that faythe, of ye whiche whosoeuer is voide, is not yet entred in to the kingdome of God, where is nothinge but ryghtuousnes peace and Ioie. Therefore using it to make me enamoured of God, I ought not to be withdrawn, chifelie for that I am happy, only by that faith, of you which whosoever is void, is not yet entered in to the Kingdom of God, where is nothing but righteousness peace and Joy. av vvg pn31 pc-acp vvi pno11 vvn pp-f np1, pns11 vmd xx pc-acp vbi vvn, av-j c-acp pn31 pns11 vbm j, av-j p-acp d n1, pp-f pn22 r-crq c-crq vbz j, vbz xx av vvn p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, q-crq vbz pix p-acp n1 n1 cc n1. (9) sermon (DIV2) 13 Image 24
386 Finalli Paule beleued to be elected as in many places he saythe, yea he gloried therin (neuerthelesse in God) and so to beleue he induced others, the which, Finally Paul believed to be elected as in many places he say, yea he gloried therein (nevertheless in God) and so to believe he induced Others, the which, np1 np1 vvd pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp p-acp d n2 pns31 vvb, uh pns31 vvd av (av p-acp np1) cc av pc-acp vvi pns31 vvd n2-jn, dt r-crq, (9) sermon (DIV2) 14 Image 24
387 if it had bene euel, he wolde not haue done. if it had be evil, he would not have done. cs pn31 vhd vbn av-jn, pns31 vmd xx vhi vdn. (9) sermon (DIV2) 14 Image 24
388 Therfore if it be not euel, let vs also with Paule, glori vs by God in Christe, who likewyse induced the Apostles, to beleue yt theyr names were writē in heauen, that theyr heauenli reward was plētuous, Therefore if it be not evil, let us also with Paul, glori us by God in Christ, who likewise induced the Apostles, to believe that their names were written in heaven, that their heauenli reward was plenteous, av cs pn31 vbb xx av-jn, vvb pno12 av p-acp np1, fw-la pno12 p-acp np1 p-acp np1, r-crq av vvd dt n2, pc-acp vvi pn31 po32 n2 vbdr vvn p-acp n1, cst po32 zz n1 vbds j, (9) sermon (DIV2) 14 Image 24
389 & that they shulde iudge the xii. tribes, & therby brought them to beleue thei were electe, and that is also suer, that if that belefe had bene euell, he wold not haue caused it. & that they should judge the xii. tribes, & thereby brought them to believe they were elect, and that is also sure, that if that belief had be evil, he would not have caused it. cc cst pns32 vmd vvi dt crd. n2, cc av vvd pno32 pc-acp vvi pns32 vbdr vvi, cc d vbz av j, cst cs cst n1 vhd vbn j-jn, pns31 vmd xx vhi vvn pn31. (9) sermon (DIV2) 14 Image 24
390 Thou wilt saie, thou oughtest not to compare thy selfe, equall wyth the sainctes. I saie it is true that I oughte not to presume to be like them, Thou wilt say, thou Ought not to compare thy self, equal with the Saints. I say it is true that I ought not to presume to be like them, pns21 vm2 vvi, pns21 vmd2 xx pc-acp vvi po21 n1, j-jn p-acp dt n2. pns11 vvb pn31 vbz j cst pns11 vmd xx pc-acp vvi pc-acp vbi av-j pno32, (9) sermon (DIV2) 14 Image 24
391 or holy by myne owne worckes, for while I presume of my selfe, I muste of force become a deuell, or holy by mine own works, for while I presume of my self, I must of force become a Devil, cc j p-acp po11 d n2, c-acp cs pns11 vvb pp-f po11 n1, pns11 vmb pp-f n1 vvi dt n1, (9) sermon (DIV2) 14 Image 24
392 but it is not euell to compare with the saintes in veritie, for they were humble, but it is not evil to compare with the Saints in verity, for they were humble, cc-acp pn31 vbz xx j-jn pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 p-acp n1, c-acp pns32 vbdr j, (9) sermon (DIV2) 14 Image 24
393 and in beleuing that they were elect, they gaue to God all laude and glorye bicause they did not beleue to be of the electe for their merites, but for Christes. and in believing that they were elect, they gave to God all laud and glory Because they did not believe to be of the elect for their merits, but for Christ's. cc p-acp vvg cst pns32 vbdr j-vvn, pns32 vvd p-acp np1 d n1 cc n1 c-acp pns32 vdd xx vvi pc-acp vbi pp-f dt vvi p-acp po32 n2, cc-acp p-acp npg1. (9) sermon (DIV2) 14 Image 24
394 And wold to God, I mighte beleue yt firmelye and with stedfast fayth, the sacred scriptures are ful, that we ought not to despeire of our saluacion, And would to God, I might believe that firmly and with steadfast faith, the sacred Scriptures Are full, that we ought not to despair of our salvation, cc vmd p-acp np1, pns11 vmd vvi pn31 av-j cc p-acp j n1, dt j n2 vbr j, cst pns12 vmd xx pc-acp vvi pp-f po12 n1, (9) sermon (DIV2) 14 Image 24
395 but that we ought to hope and beleue to be all readye saued, and dayly to certifie oureselues therof bi doing good worckes, which are a testimonie to vs of oure election, but that we ought to hope and believe to be all ready saved, and daily to certify oureselues thereof by doing good works, which Are a testimony to us of our election, cc-acp cst pns12 vmd pc-acp vvi cc vvi pc-acp vbi d av-j vvn, cc av-j pc-acp vvi px12 av p-acp vdg j n2, r-crq vbr dt n1 p-acp pno12 pp-f po12 n1, (9) sermon (DIV2) 14 Image 24
396 and that we shulde also increase in charitye, to take from vs all feare of oure dampnaciō to the end we may serue God without feare, in rightuousnes and holinesse as zacharie sayde. and that we should also increase in charity, to take from us all Fear of our damnation to the end we may serve God without Fear, in righteousness and holiness as Zachary said. cc cst pns12 vmd av vvi p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12 d n1 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp dt n1 pns12 vmb vvi np1 p-acp n1, p-acp n1 cc n1 c-acp j vvn. (9) sermon (DIV2) 14 Image 24
397 And likewise wee ought to demaūd perseueraūce in the good wt faith to obtein it. And likewise we ought to demand perseverance in the good with faith to obtain it. cc av pns12 vmd pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt j p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi pn31. (9) sermon (DIV2) 14 Image 24
398 Therfore to trust to be saued, & of the elected & to hope & beleue to be saued & of the electe, is not euel. Paul also saithe: Therefore to trust to be saved, & of the elected & to hope & believe to be saved & of the elect, is not evil. Paul also Saith: av pc-acp vvi pc-acp vbi vvn, cc pp-f dt j-vvn cc pc-acp vvi cc vvi pc-acp vbi vvn cc pp-f dt vvi, vbz xx av-jn. np1 av vvz: (9) sermon (DIV2) 14 Image 24
399 oure hope was neuer confounded nor dyd shame to them that had it. And lykewyse that fayth, was neuer beguiled. our hope was never confounded nor did shame to them that had it. And likewise that faith, was never beguiled. po12 n1 vbds av-x vvn ccx vdd vvi p-acp pno32 cst vhd pn31. cc av d n1, vbds av-x vvn. (9) sermon (DIV2) 14 Image 24
400 Wherfore then is it euyll that I beleue stedfastly to be saued by Christ? Let vs beholde then wyth open eyes of liuely fayth, Christe vpon the crosse, in whome we se presentlye the goodnes of God in the face in suche sorte, Wherefore then is it evil that I believe steadfastly to be saved by christ? Let us behold then with open eyes of lively faith, Christ upon the cross, in whom we see presently the Goodness of God in the face in such sort, c-crq av vbz pn31 n-jn cst pns11 vvb av-j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp np1? vvb pno12 vvi av p-acp j n2 pp-f j n1, np1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp ro-crq pns12 vvb av-j dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp d n1, (9) sermon (DIV2) 15 Image 25
401 as we maye beyng pilgrimes, to thende wee may render to him al laud, honor & glory through Iesus Christe oure Lorde. Amen as we may being Pilgrims, to The end we may render to him all laud, honour & glory through Iesus Christ our Lord. Amen c-acp pns12 vmb vbg n2, p-acp n1 pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pno31 d n1, n1 cc n1 p-acp np1 np1 po12 n1. uh-n (9) sermon (DIV2) 15 Image 25
402 ¶ Vvhether it be necessarye to saluacion to beleue that we are elected or not: the fyft Sermon ¶ Whether it be necessary to salvation to believe that we Are elected or not: the fyft Sermon ¶ cs pn31 vbb j p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi cst pns12 vbr vvn cc xx: dt ord n1 (10) sermon (DIV2) 15 Image 25
403 FAyth is very necessarye, because that withoute it, not onlye God cānot bee pleased, but he that beleueth not shall be condempned, and is already iudged. Faith is very necessary, Because that without it, not only God cannot be pleased, but he that Believeth not shall be condemned, and is already judged. n1 vbz av j, c-acp cst p-acp pn31, xx av-j np1 vmbx vbi vvn, cc-acp pns31 cst vvz xx vmb vbi vvn, cc vbz av vvn. (10) sermon (DIV2) 16 Image 25
404 But it is also impossible, that one that doth not beleue to be elected should beleue as he ought to do any of the articles nceessarie to saluaciō. But it is also impossible, that one that does not believe to be elected should believe as he ought to do any of the Articles nceessarie to salvation. p-acp pn31 vbz av j, cst pi cst vdz xx vvi pc-acp vbi vvn vmd vvi c-acp pns31 vmd pc-acp vdi d pp-f dt n2 j p-acp n1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 16 Image 25
405 And to proue yt this is true, if yu beleuest not yt thou art one of the elect, thou beleuest not in God, in the maner that thou arte bounde, And to prove that this is true, if thou Believest not that thou art one of the elect, thou Believest not in God, in the manner that thou art bound, cc pc-acp vvi pn31 d vbz j, cs pns21 vv2 xx pn31 pns21 vb2r crd pp-f dt j-vvn, pns21 vv2 xx p-acp np1, p-acp dt n1 cst pns21 vb2r vvn, (10) sermon (DIV2) 16 Image 25
406 bicause that it suffiseth not to haue a certeine dead opinion that Godi• but thou muste effectuously beleue that he is thy God, yt he loueth the, that he is propiciatory to the, yt he is cōtinually beneficial to the, that he hath most special cure of the & causeth euery thinge to serue the to saluacion, Because that it Suffices not to have a certain dead opinion that Godi• but thou must effectuously believe that he is thy God, that he loves thee, that he is propitiatory to thee, that he is continually beneficial to thee, that he hath most special cure of thee & Causes every thing to serve thee to salvation, c-acp cst pn31 vvz xx pc-acp vhi dt j j n1 cst np1 cc-acp pns21 vmb av-j vvi cst pns31 vbz po21 n1, pn31 pns31 vvz pno32, cst pns31 vbz j p-acp pno32, pn31 pns31 vbz av-j j p-acp pno32, cst pns31 vhz av-ds j n1 pp-f pno32 cc vvz d n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp n1, (10) sermon (DIV2) 16 Image 25
407 & therfore that yu arte electe. & Therefore that thou art elect. cc av cst pns21 n1 vvi. (10) sermon (DIV2) 16 Image 25
408 Yea who so beleueth not that he is electe, doeth not fele in spirite, the benefite of Christe. Yea who so Believeth not that he is elect, doth not feel in Spirit, the benefit of Christ. uh r-crq av vvz xx cst pns31 vbz vvi, vdz xx vvi p-acp n1, dt n1 pp-f np1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 16 Image 25
409 Therfore beinge without Christ, he is with oute God, and knoweth him not as Paule wryteth. Therefore being without christ, he is with out God, and Knoweth him not as Paul writes. av vbg p-acp np1, pns31 vbz p-acp av np1, cc vvz pno31 xx c-acp np1 vvz. (10) sermon (DIV2) 16 Image 25
410 Then howe is it possible that thou mayste beleue perfectli that he is thy father if thou do not beleue that thou arte his son, Then how is it possible that thou mayste believe perfectli that he is thy father if thou do not believe that thou art his son, av q-crq vbz pn31 j cst pns21 vm2 vvi av-j cst pns31 vbz po21 n1 cs pns21 vdb xx vvi cst pns21 vb2r po31 n1, (10) sermon (DIV2) 16 Image 25
411 and therfore his heire & saued. and Therefore his heir & saved. cc av po31 n1 cc vvn. (10) sermon (DIV2) 16 Image 25
412 Thou canst also neuer earnestlie beleue that God is omnipotente, if thou vnderstande not, that continually he vseth his omnipotēcie towards the, in doinge the good. Thou Canst also never earnestly believe that God is omnipotent, if thou understand not, that continually he uses his omnipotency towards thee, in doing the good. pns21 vm2 av av av-j vvi cst np1 vbz j, cs pns21 vvb xx, cst av-j pns31 vvz po31 n1 p-acp pno32, p-acp vdg dt j. (10) sermon (DIV2) 16 Image 25
413 Whiche when with the spirite thou didest proue, thou shuldest of force beleue thy selfe to bee his heyre, Which when with the Spirit thou didst prove, thou Shouldst of force believe thy self to be his heir, r-crq c-crq p-acp dt n1 pns21 vdd2 vvi, pns21 vmd2 a-acp vvi vvi po21 n1 pc-acp vbi po31 n1, (10) sermon (DIV2) 16 Image 25
414 if thou beleue not thou arte elect, howe causte thou beleue that God hathe created the heauens, if thou believe not thou art elect, how causte thou believe that God hath created the heavens, cs pns21 vvb xx pns21 vb2r j, c-crq j pns21 vvi cst np1 vhz vvn dt n2, (10) sermon (DIV2) 16 Image 25
415 and thearthe, & that he susteineth & gouerneth all to thy behofe hauing of the moste singuler cure: and thearthe, & that he sustaineth & Governs all to thy behoof having of the most singular cure: cc n1, cc cst pns31 vvz cc vvz d p-acp po21 n1 j-vvg pp-f dt av-ds j n1: (10) sermon (DIV2) 16 Image 26
416 it is nedefull, that with liuely sayth, imbrasinge al the world for thy owne, thou perceiue effectuallye the goodnes of God, in euerye creature. it is needful, that with lively say, embracing all the world for thy own, thou perceive effectually the Goodness of God, in every creature. pn31 vbz j, cst p-acp j vvz, vvg d dt n1 p-acp po21 d, pns21 vvb av-j dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp d n1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 16 Image 26
417 And when that is, thou shalt be inforced to beleue, that thou arte the sonne of God. And when that is, thou shalt be enforced to believe, that thou art the son of God. cc c-crq d vbz, pns21 vm2 vbi vvn pc-acp vvi, cst pns21 vb2r dt n1 pp-f np1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 16 Image 26
418 Thou canste not also beleue in Iesu, that is that he is to the Iesus and sauioure, Thou Canst not also believe in Iesu, that is that he is to the Iesus and Saviour, pns21 vm2 xx av vvi p-acp np1, cst vbz cst pns31 vbz p-acp dt np1 cc n1, (10) sermon (DIV2) 16 Image 26
419 if thou beleue not that thou arte saued, nether canste thou beleue that he is thy Christe, that is to saye a Prophete kinge and prieste, if thou believe not that thou art saved, neither Canst thou believe that he is thy Christ, that is to say a Prophet King and priest, cs pns21 vvb xx cst pns21 vb2r vvn, av-dx vm2 pns21 vvi cst pns31 vbz po21 np1, cst vbz pc-acp vvi dt n1 n1 cc n1, (10) sermon (DIV2) 16 Image 26
420 if thou fele not in spirite, that he doth illuminate and lighten the, as a prophet, rule the as a king, if thou feel not in Spirit, that he does illuminate and lighten thee, as a Prophet, Rule thee as a King, cs pns21 vvb xx p-acp n1, cst pns31 vdz vvi cc vvi pno32, c-acp dt n1, vvb pno32 p-acp dt n1, (10) sermon (DIV2) 16 Image 26
421 and as an onlye prieste is offered for the vpon ye crosse. The which if thou didest beleue thou shuldest also beleue to be elected. and as an only priest is offered for thee upon you cross. The which if thou didst believe thou Shouldst also believe to be elected. cc p-acp dt av-j n1 vbz vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp pn22 n1. dt r-crq cs pns21 vdd2 vvi pns21 vmd2 av vvi pc-acp vbi vvn. (10) sermon (DIV2) 16 Image 26
422 How shalt thou beleue that Iesus is the only begotten sonne of God, thi Lord come into the world to saue the, How shalt thou believe that Iesus is the only begotten son of God, thy Lord come into the world to save thee, q-crq vm2 pns21 vvi cst np1 vbz dt av-j vvn n1 pp-f np1, po21 n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno32, (10) sermon (DIV2) 16 Image 26
423 and geuen to the, with al his deuine treasures and graces, if thou dost not beleue, thy selfe to be one of his lambes, yu causte not beleue (as thou arte bounde to do) that he died for the, and given to thee, with all his divine treasures and graces, if thou dost not believe, thy self to be one of his Lambs, thou causte not believe (as thou art bound to do) that he died for thee, cc vvn p-acp pno32, p-acp d po31 j-jn n2 cc n2, cs pns21 vd2 xx vvi, po21 n1 pc-acp vbi crd pp-f po31 n2, pns21 vmb xx vvi (c-acp pns21 vb2r vvn pc-acp vdi) cst pns31 vvd p-acp pno32, (10) sermon (DIV2) 16 Image 26
424 nor perceiue his excessiue charitie, so that with Paule yu maist saye, nothing can seperate me from the charitie of God. nor perceive his excessive charity, so that with Paul thou Mayest say, nothing can separate me from the charity of God. ccx vvi po31 j n1, av cst p-acp np1 pns21 vm2 vvi, pix vmb vvi pno11 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 16 Image 26
425 It is necessarye to beleue, that Christ vpon the crosse hath satisfied for thy sinnes, It is necessary to believe, that christ upon the cross hath satisfied for thy Sins, pn31 vbz j pc-acp vvi, cst np1 p-acp dt n1 vhz vvn p-acp po21 n2, (10) sermon (DIV2) 16 Image 26
426 and that he hath reconciled the, satisfied to his father and saued the, and therfore that yu art the sōne of God: and that he hath reconciled thee, satisfied to his father and saved thee, and Therefore that thou art the son of God: cc cst pns31 vhz vvn pno32, vvn p-acp po31 n1 cc vvd pno32, cc av cst pns21 vb2r dt n1 pp-f np1: (10) sermon (DIV2) 16 Image 26
427 he that beleueth (as he ought) yt Christ is rysē to iustifie vs, doth also know him selfe saued, he that Believeth (as he ought) that christ is risen to justify us, does also know him self saved, pns31 cst vvz (c-acp pns31 vmd) pn31 np1 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi pno12, vdz av vvi pno31 n1 vvd, (10) sermon (DIV2) 16 Image 26
428 & so he yt perfectly doth vnderstand that Christe our head is ascēded into heauē & entred for vs in possessiō of paradise, perceiueth him self risen with Christ, & so he that perfectly does understand that Christ our head is ascended into heaven & entered for us in possession of paradise, perceives him self risen with christ, cc av pns31 pn31 av-j vdz vvi cst np1 po12 n1 vbz vvn p-acp n1 cc vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, vvz pno31 n1 vvn p-acp np1, (10) sermon (DIV2) 16 Image 26
429 & alredy bi hope being ascended into heauē, practiseth with yt minde in Paradise, where Christ is sitting in peaceable possessiō of thinges celestial: & already by hope being ascended into heaven, Practiseth with that mind in Paradise, where christ is sitting in peaceable possession of things celestial: cc av p-acp n1 vbg vvn p-acp n1, vvz p-acp pn31 n1 p-acp n1, c-crq np1 vbz vvg p-acp j n1 pp-f n2 j: (10) sermon (DIV2) 16 Image 26
430 he saieth wt Paul, we are made safe by hope, it suffiseth not to beleue yt he shal iudge the quicke & the dead ye which also the deuils beleue, he Saith with Paul, we Are made safe by hope, it Suffices not to believe that he shall judge the quick & the dead you which also the Devils believe, pns31 vvz p-acp np1, pns12 vbr vvn j p-acp n1, pn31 vvz xx pc-acp vvi pn31 pns31 vmb vvi dt j cc dt j pn22 r-crq av dt n2 vvb, (10) sermon (DIV2) 16 Image 26
431 but that the sētence shalbe al in thi fauour, hauing to thi iudge, him yt died vpō the crosse for thee. but that the sentence shall all in thy favour, having to thy judge, him that died upon the cross for thee. cc-acp cst dt n1 vmb|vbi d p-acp po21 n1, vhg p-acp po21 n1, pno31 pn31 vvd p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno21. (10) sermon (DIV2) 16 Image 26
432 We cā not liuely beleue the sēding of ye holy ghoste, if we fele it not in oure selues: We can not lively believe the sending of the holy ghost, if we feel it not in our selves: pns12 vmb xx av-j vvi dt n-vvg pp-f dt j n1, cs pns12 vvb pn31 xx p-acp po12 n2: (10) sermon (DIV2) 16 Image 26
433 and if we do feale it, we shalbe forced with Paule to saye, the spirite of God rendrethe testimony to oure spirite that we are the sonnes of God, therfore heires and saued. and if we do feal it, we shall forced with Paul to say, the Spirit of God rendrethe testimony to our Spirit that we Are the Sons of God, Therefore Heirs and saved. cc cs pns12 vdb vvb pn31, pns12 vmb|vbi vvn p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi, dt n1 pp-f np1 uh n1 p-acp po12 n1 cst pns12 vbr dt n2 pp-f np1, av n2 cc vvn. (10) sermon (DIV2) 16 Image 26
434 Neyther is it inoughe that there is a church of God, but thou muste beleue to be a porcion therof, Neither is it enough that there is a Church of God, but thou must believe to be a portion thereof, av-dx vbz pn31 av-d cst pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f np1, cc-acp pns21 vmb vvi pc-acp vbi dt n1 av, (10) sermon (DIV2) 16 Image 26
435 & one of the lyuely stones, & therfore one of the electe. & one of the lively stones, & Therefore one of thee elect. cc crd pp-f dt j n2, cc av crd pp-f pno32 vvi. (10) sermon (DIV2) 16 Image 26
436 And to beleue the cōmunion of sainctes, thou must feele, that as a mēber of Christ, he doth perticipate his grace wt the, And to believe the communion of Saints, thou must feel, that as a member of christ, he does perticipate his grace with thee, cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n2, pns21 vmb vvi, cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns31 vdz vvi po31 n1 p-acp pno32, (10) sermon (DIV2) 16 Image 26
437 and yt thou art therby saued, yu must also beleue yt remissiō of sinnes, yt is not only that he dothe pardon sinnes, and that thou art thereby saved, thou must also believe that remission of Sins, that is not only that he doth pardon Sins, cc pn31 pns21 vb2r av vvn, pns21 vmb av vvi pn31 n1 pp-f n2, pn31 vbz xx j cst pns31 vdz vvi n2, (10) sermon (DIV2) 16 Image 27
438 but that he hathe pardoned the thine, and so elected the. Euen so thou must beleue, that thou shalt rise glorious, and haue life euerlasting. but that he hath pardoned the thine, and so elected thee. Eve so thou must believe, that thou shalt rise glorious, and have life everlasting. cc-acp cst pns31 vhz vvn dt png21, cc av vvd pno32. np1 av pns21 vmb vvi, cst pns21 vm2 vvi j, cc vhb n1 j. (10) sermon (DIV2) 16 Image 27
439 Then ther is no article of our faith, that can be beleued in suche sorte as it ought to be, of those whiche do not beleue they are elected. Then there is no article of our faith, that can be believed in such sort as it ought to be, of those which do not believe they Are elected. av a-acp vbz dx n1 pp-f po12 n1, cst vmb vbi vvn p-acp d n1 c-acp pn31 vmd pc-acp vbi, pp-f d r-crq vdb xx vvi pns32 vbr vvn. (10) sermon (DIV2) 16 Image 27
440 To the Christian it is then necessary to beleue that God is his God, and father: To the Christian it is then necessary to believe that God is his God, and father: p-acp dt njp pn31 vbz av j pc-acp vvi cst np1 vbz po31 n1, cc n1: (10) sermon (DIV2) 16 Image 27
441 that he worcketh all for his benefite, and that Chryste is come, was borne, hath liued, died and risen againe for his saluacion, that he worketh all for his benefit, and that Christ is come, was born, hath lived, died and risen again for his salvation, cst pns31 vvz d p-acp po31 n1, cc cst np1 vbz vvn, vbds vvn, vhz vvn, vvd cc vvn av p-acp po31 n1, (10) sermon (DIV2) 16 Image 27
442 so that with liuely faith he imbraceth Christ wholi for his own with al his treasur and grace. so that with lively faith he Embraceth christ wholi for his own with all his treasure and grace. av cst p-acp j n1 pns31 vvz np1 fw-la p-acp po31 d p-acp d po31 n1 cc n1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 16 Image 27
443 And likewise al his life, death, resurrection, assention and glorye, and perceiueth the charitie of God in Christe, And likewise all his life, death, resurrection, Ascension and glory, and perceives the charity of God in Christ, cc av d po31 n1, n1, n1, n1 cc n1, cc vvz dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1, (10) sermon (DIV2) 16 Image 27
444 as if there hadde bene no mo but onlye him selfe in the world, and that Christ for him onlye, wold haue wrought and suffered, no les then he hath done. as if there had be no more but only him self in the world, and that christ for him only, would have wrought and suffered, no less then he hath done. c-acp cs pc-acp vhd vbn dx dc cc-acp av-j pno31 n1 p-acp dt n1, cc cst np1 p-acp pno31 av-j, vmd vhi vvn cc vvn, av-dx av-dc cs pns31 vhz vdn. (10) sermon (DIV2) 16 Image 27
445 The which when thou dost beleue, thou shalt perceyue thou arte elect. The which when thou dost believe, thou shalt perceive thou art elect. dt r-crq q-crq pns21 vd2 vvi, pns21 vm2 vvi pns21 vb2r j. (10) sermon (DIV2) 16 Image 27
446 Yea he that beleueth not he is electe, can not praye as he oughte, beinge withoute faithe, withoute the whiche (after Paul) we can not effecteously recommende vs to god, bicause yt we must aske in faith, Yea he that Believeth not he is elect, can not pray as he ought, being without faith, without the which (After Paul) we can not effecteously recommend us to god, Because that we must ask in faith, uh pns31 cst vvz xx pns31 vbz vvi, vmb xx vvi c-acp pns31 vmd, vbg p-acp n1, p-acp dt r-crq (c-acp np1) pns12 vmb xx av-j vvi pno12 p-acp n1, c-acp pn31 pns12 vmb vvi p-acp n1, (10) sermon (DIV2) 16 Image 27
447 if we wil aske in veriti & be hard, now if yu beleue not to be his sōne & heire, if we will ask in veriti & be hard, now if thou believe not to be his son & heir, cs pns12 vmb vvi p-acp fw-la cc vbi j, av cs pns21 vvb xx pc-acp vbi po31 n1 cc n1, (10) sermon (DIV2) 16 Image 27
448 how cāst yu (as Christ taughte) say our father, & as a sonne with cōfidence aske him grace. how Canst thou (as christ taught) say our father, & as a son with confidence ask him grace. q-crq vm2 pns21 (c-acp np1 vvn) vvb po12 n1, cc p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 vvb pno31 n1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 16 Image 27
449 Praier may wel be made, of infidels and Ipocrites, but lyke folishe scoffers and mockers. Prayer may well be made, of Infidels and Hypocrites, but like foolish scoffers and mockers. n1 vmb av vbi vvn, pp-f n2 cc n2, cc-acp av-j j n2 cc n2. (10) sermon (DIV2) 16 Image 27
450 When yu saiest, halowed be thy name, thy kingdome come, thou must haue in the, the spirit of adoption of the sonne of God. When thou Sayest, hallowed be thy name, thy Kingdom come, thou must have in thee, the Spirit of adoption of the son of God. c-crq pns21 vv2, vvn vbb po21 n1, po21 n1 vvi, pns21 vmb vhi p-acp pno32, dt n1 pp-f n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 16 Image 27
451 And as the sōne is moued of vehemente loue, pure and sincere, to desire the kingdome and glory of the father: And as the son is moved of vehement love, pure and sincere, to desire the Kingdom and glory of the father: cc c-acp dt n1 vbz vvn pp-f j n1, j cc j, pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1: (10) sermon (DIV2) 16 Image 27
452 so must thou (seinge the, the sonne of God) with a deuine spirite, by the force of loue, aske and desyre that thy heauenlie father be honored, so must thou (sing thee, the son of God) with a divine Spirit, by the force of love, ask and desire that thy heavenly father be honoured, av vmb pns21 (vvb pno32, dt n1 pp-f np1) p-acp dt j-jn n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vvb cc vvi d po21 j n1 vbi vvn, (10) sermon (DIV2) 16 Image 27
453 and reigne in his elect with oute rebellion. and Reign in his elect with out rebellion. cc vvi p-acp po31 j-vvn p-acp av n1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 16 Image 27
454 Likewyse shalte thou neuer thancke God with all thy herte, if thou beleue not to be one of ye elect: Likewise shalt thou never thank God with all thy heart, if thou believe not to be one of you elect: av vm2 pns21 av-x vvi np1 p-acp d po21 n1, cs pns21 vvb xx pc-acp vbi crd pp-f pn22 vvb: (10) sermon (DIV2) 16 Image 27
455 yea if thou shalt doubte therin, or thinke to be dampned in thy harte, and in thy lyfe, yea if thou shalt doubt therein, or think to be dampened in thy heart, and in thy life, uh cs pns21 vm2 n1 av, cc vvb pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po21 n1, cc p-acp po21 n1, (10) sermon (DIV2) 16 Image 27
456 and paraduenture also with thy wordes, thou wilte dispraise him, that he hath giuen the a beinge, that he hath create the world, sente Chryste, and Peradventure also with thy words, thou wilt dispraise him, that he hath given the a being, that he hath create the world, sent Christ, cc av av p-acp po21 n2, pns21 vm2 vvi pno31, cst pns31 vhz vvn dt zz vbg, cst pns31 vhz vvi dt n1, vvn np1, (10) sermon (DIV2) 16 Image 27
457 and so the rest his benefites, and wilt saie. and so the rest his benefits, and wilt say. cc av dt n1 po31 n2, cc vm2 vvi. (10) sermon (DIV2) 16 Image 27
458 If I am not saued, what do these thinges profit me? it had ben better for me, yt I had neuer ben, as Christ said of Iudas. If I am not saved, what do these things profit me? it had been better for me, that I had never been, as christ said of Iudas. cs pns11 vbm xx vvn, q-crq vdb d n2 vvb pno11? pn31 vhd vbn jc p-acp pno11, pn31 pns11 vhd av-x vbn, p-acp np1 vvd pp-f np1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 16 Image 27
459 If I shalbe dampned, the death of Christ serueth me not, but doth inflame & burne, wt al ye rest of his benefites: If I shall dampened, the death of christ serveth me not, but does inflame & burn, with all the rest of his benefits: cs pns11 vmb vvn, dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz pno11 xx, cc-acp vdz vvi cc vvi, p-acp d dt n1 pp-f po31 n2: (10) sermon (DIV2) 16 Image 27
460 yu canst not in perfection thē thācke god, if yu feare dampnaciō. thou Canst not in perfection them thank god, if thou Fear damnation. pns21 vm2 xx p-acp n1 pno32 vvi n1, cs pns21 vvb n1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 16 Image 27
461 But who so beleueth he is one of ye elect & therby yt al things serue him to saluacion, But who so Believeth he is one of you elect & thereby that all things serve him to salvation, p-acp r-crq av vvz pns31 vbz pi pp-f pn22 vvb cc av pn31 d n2 vvb pno31 p-acp n1, (10) sermon (DIV2) 16 Image 28
462 euen the verye troubles, he holdeth for a speciall grace and benefite, in them perceiuinge the goodnes of God, he giueth him thanckes with all his herte. even the very Troubles, he holds for a special grace and benefit, in them perceiving the Goodness of God, he gives him thanks with all his heart. av-j dt j n2, pns31 vvz p-acp dt j n1 cc n1, p-acp pno32 vvg dt n1 pp-f np1, pns31 vvz pno31 n2 p-acp d po31 n1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 16 Image 28
463 Who shal he be that committeth him selfe holy to the gouernaunce of God (as euery one oughte to do) if he beleue not that God is his father, that he pardoneth him, Who shall he be that Committeth him self holy to the governance of God (as every one ought to do) if he believe not that God is his father, that he Pardoneth him, q-crq vmb pns31 vbi cst vvz pno31 n1 j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 (c-acp d pi vmd pc-acp vdi) cs pns31 vvb xx cst np1 vbz po31 n1, cst pns31 vvz pno31, (10) sermon (DIV2) 16 Image 28
464 & doth take of him most singuler cure? Other wise they shal neuer trust in God, & does take of him most singular cure? Other wise they shall never trust in God, cc vdz vvi pp-f pno31 av-ds j n1? av-jn j pns32 vmb av-x vvi p-acp np1, (10) sermon (DIV2) 16 Image 28
465 but with Adam shall feare him, and flye, sekinge to hide him selfe from the face of God, but with Adam shall Fear him, and fly, seeking to hide him self from the face of God, cc-acp p-acp np1 vmb vvi pno31, cc vvi, vvg pc-acp vvi pno31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (10) sermon (DIV2) 16 Image 28
466 nether is it possible, to loue God in veritie, honor him as he ought to be honored and approue for iuste and hollye all his worckes, neither is it possible, to love God in verity, honour him as he ought to be honoured and approve for just and holly all his works, av-dx vbz pn31 j, pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp n1, vvb pno31 c-acp pns31 vmd pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvi p-acp j cc n1 d po31 n2, (10) sermon (DIV2) 16 Image 28
467 and so delite wholye in him, if he fele not in Christe so much the goodnes of God, that he se him selfe hys sonne & also heire. and so delight wholly in him, if he feel not in Christ so much the Goodness of God, that he se him self his son & also heir. cc av vvi av-jn p-acp pno31, cs pns31 vvb xx p-acp np1 av av-d dt n1 pp-f np1, cst pns31 zz pno31 n1 po31 n1 cc av n1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 16 Image 28
468 If he know not him selfe to be a sonne, he shal feare as aseruaunt and in all his worckes haue respecte to him selfe, his paines, displeasures, incommodites, dishonoures, If he know not him self to be a son, he shall Fear as aseruaunt and in all his works have respect to him self, his pains, displeasures, incommodites, dishonoures, cs pns31 vvb xx pno31 n1 pc-acp vbi dt n1, pns31 vmb vvi p-acp n1 cc p-acp d po31 n2 vhb n1 p-acp pno31 n1, po31 n2, n2, n2, ng1, (10) sermon (DIV2) 16 Image 28
469 and hel, or els to this paradice, and not to the glorye of God. and hell, or Else to this paradise, and not to the glory of God. cc n1, cc av p-acp d n1, cc xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 16 Image 28
470 As he that seeth him selfe a sonne, lord of al and heire and suer therof: As he that sees him self a son, lord of all and heir and sure thereof: p-acp pns31 cst vvz pno31 n1 dt n1, n1 pp-f d cc n1 cc j av: (10) sermon (DIV2) 16 Image 28
471 such a one worketh only by strength of spiirt, & vehemēcie of loue to the glory of God, to whome he hath turned his whole intent, such a one works only by strength of spiirt, & vehemency of love to the glory of God, to whom he hath turned his Whole intent, d dt pi vvz av-j p-acp n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp ro-crq pns31 vhz vvn po31 j-jn n1, (10) sermon (DIV2) 16 Image 28
472 & to that ende ordreth his whole lyfe. & to that end Ordereth his Whole life. cc p-acp d n1 vvz po31 j-jn n1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 16 Image 28
473 Also it can not be possible, to loue thy neighbour as thi selfe, as a brother in Christ, Also it can not be possible, to love thy neighbour as thy self, as a brother in christ, av pn31 vmb xx vbi j, p-acp vvb po21 n1 p-acp po21 n1, c-acp dt n1 p-acp np1, (10) sermon (DIV2) 16 Image 28
474 and mēber wt the of ye same bodie, if thou do not beleue to be in the nomber of the sonnes of God. and member with the of you same body, if thou do not believe to be in the number of the Sons of God. cc n1 p-acp dt pp-f pn22 d n1, cs pns21 vdb xx vvi pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 16 Image 28
475 And finalli ther can not one good worcke be done, but of them that are regenerate, sonnes of God, members of Christe, And Finally there can not one good work be done, but of them that Are regenerate, Sons of God, members of Christ, cc av-j a-acp vmb xx pi j n1 vbb vdn, cc-acp pp-f pno32 cst vbr vvn, n2 pp-f np1, n2 pp-f np1, (10) sermon (DIV2) 16 Image 28
476 and haue in them the holy spirite which testifieth in their hertes, that they be the sonnes of God. and have in them the holy Spirit which Testifieth in their herts, that they be the Sons of God. cc vhb p-acp pno32 dt j n1 r-crq vvz p-acp po32 n2, cst pns32 vbb dt n2 pp-f np1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 16 Image 28
477 And mai parteli be sene howe false and vngodlye, is the doctrine of the antechristians, that where as it is cheiflye necessarie to beleue that we are elected, And mai parteli be seen how false and ungodly, is the Doctrine of the antechristians, that where as it is chiefly necessary to believe that we Are elected, cc fw-gr fw-la vbi vvn c-crq j cc j, vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n2, cst c-crq c-acp pn31 vbz av-jn j pc-acp vvi cst pns12 vbr vvn, (10) sermon (DIV2) 16 Image 28
478 & also aboue all thinges most commodious thei force thē selues to withdraw euery one frō this fayth, perswading them to stand in doubte, & also above all things most commodious they force them selves to withdraw every one from this faith, persuading them to stand in doubt, cc av p-acp d n2 av-ds j pns32 vvb pno32 n2 pc-acp vvi d pi p-acp d n1, vvg pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, (10) sermon (DIV2) 16 Image 28
479 as thoughe they had wherin to mistruste the goodnes of God, vpon whome onlie dependeth oure saluation, as though they had wherein to mistrust the Goodness of God, upon whom only dependeth our salvation, c-acp cs pns32 vhd c-crq pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp ro-crq av-j vvz po12 n1, (10) sermon (DIV2) 16 Image 28
480 as our dāpnacion doth of our selues, But let vs praye to God to open our eyes, to the ende they maye no longer blaspheme, as our damnation does of our selves, But let us pray to God to open our eyes, to the end they may no longer Blaspheme, c-acp po12 n1 vdz pp-f po12 n2, cc-acp vvb pno12 vvi p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi po12 n2, p-acp dt n1 pns32 vmb av-dx av-jc vvi, (10) sermon (DIV2) 16 Image 28
481 but render to God all honor, laude, and glorie, by Iesu Christe our Lorde. ☞ Amen. ☜ but render to God all honour, laud, and glory, by Iesu Christ our Lord. ☞ Amen. ☜ cc-acp vvb p-acp np1 d n1, vvb, cc n1, p-acp np1 np1 po12 n1. ☞ uh-n. ☜ (10) sermon (DIV2) 16 Image 28
482 ¶ If it be good to seeke to know wherfore God hath some electe and some reprobate: the syxt Sermon. ¶ If it be good to seek to know Wherefore God hath Some elect and Some Reprobate: the syxt Sermon. ¶ cs pn31 vbb j pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi c-crq np1 vhz d vvi cc d n-jn: dt ord n1. (11) sermon (DIV2) 16 Image 29
483 THy desyre maye be wycked, as it is in many, to whō it apeareth that it should haue ben better, THy desire may be wicked, as it is in many, to whom it appeareth that it should have been better, po21 n1 vmb vbi j, c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp d, p-acp ro-crq pn31 vvz cst pn31 vmd vhi vbn jc, (11) sermon (DIV2) 17 Image 29
484 if God (who being of power as he is) had elected all men, if God (who being of power as he is) had elected all men, cs np1 (r-crq vbg pp-f n1 c-acp pns31 vbz) vhd vvn d n2, (11) sermon (DIV2) 17 Image 29
485 and semeth thē, that in this God hath lacked of charitie, yea in theyr language, they say in their herrte secretly. and Seemeth them, that in this God hath lacked of charity, yea in their language, they say in their herrte secretly. cc vvz pno32, cst p-acp d np1 vhz vvn pp-f n1, uh p-acp po32 n1, pns32 vvb p-acp po32 n1 av-jn. (11) sermon (DIV2) 17 Image 29
486 If we had bene God, we would haue elected all, and would haue had more charitie thē he. If we had be God, we would have elected all, and would have had more charity them he. cs pns12 vhd vbn np1, pns12 vmd vhi vvn d, cc vmd vhi vhn dc n1 pno32 pns31. (11) sermon (DIV2) 17 Image 29
487 Now behold, whether this be vngodly, folyshe, proude blasphemy, or not. Now behold, whither this be ungodly, foolish, proud blasphemy, or not. av vvb, cs d vbb j, j, j n1, cc xx. (11) sermon (DIV2) 17 Image 29
488 They Imagine to haue more loue to the soules, then he, that for to saue them gaue his onely begotten and dearly beloued sonne vpon the crosse. They Imagine to have more love to the Souls, then he, that for to save them gave his only begotten and dearly Beloved son upon the cross. pns32 vvb pc-acp vhi dc n1 p-acp dt n2, cs pns31, cst c-acp pc-acp vvi pno32 vvd po31 j vvn cc av-jn j-vvn n1 p-acp dt n1. (11) sermon (DIV2) 17 Image 29
489 There are some other, to whom it semeth on the one syde, that god can not erre: There Are Some other, to whom it Seemeth on the one side, that god can not err: pc-acp vbr d j-jn, p-acp ro-crq pn31 vvz p-acp dt crd n1, cst n1 vmb xx vvi: (11) sermon (DIV2) 17 Image 29
490 and on the other parti, hearinge that he hath reproued many, they thinke the cōtrary. and on the other parti, hearing that he hath reproved many, they think the contrary. cc p-acp dt j-jn fw-la, vvg cst pns31 vhz vvn d, pns32 vvb dt n-jn. (11) sermon (DIV2) 17 Image 29
491 They are not certeine by fayth, that God can not erre, and that al that he willeth, must nedes be iuste. They Are not certain by faith, that God can not err, and that all that he wills, must needs be just. pns32 vbr xx j p-acp n1, cst np1 vmb xx vvi, cc cst d cst pns31 vvz, vmb av vbi j. (11) sermon (DIV2) 17 Image 29
492 Therfore to make it clere, they go searchyng, wherfore he hath not elected all men, and they would fynd a cause where is none. Therefore to make it clear, they go searching, Wherefore he hath not elected all men, and they would find a cause where is none. av pc-acp vvi pn31 av-j, pns32 vvb vvg, c-crq pns31 vhz xx vvn d n2, cc pns32 vmd vvi dt n1 q-crq vbz pix. (11) sermon (DIV2) 17 Image 29
493 If such were godly, they shuld quiete and satisfie thē selues, & shuld haue their felicitie in the deuine plesure, wtout searching to assēd any hler. If such were godly, they should quiet and satisfy them selves, & should have their felicity in the divine pleasure, without searching to assend any hler. cs d vbdr j, pns32 vmd j-jn cc vvi pno32 n2, cc vmd vhi po32 n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1, p-acp vvg pc-acp vvi d n1. (11) sermon (DIV2) 17 Image 29
494 It is euyl thē to seke wherfore god hath elected some, & other some not if this grow of the suspicion that God may, or haue erred. It is evil them to seek Wherefore god hath elected Some, & other Some not if this grow of the suspicion that God may, or have erred. pn31 vbz j-jn pno32 pc-acp vvi c-crq n1 vhz vvn d, cc j-jn d xx cs d vvb pp-f dt n1 cst np1 vmb, cc vhb vvn. (11) sermon (DIV2) 17 Image 29
495 The godly knoweth certeinly by faith yt he can not erre, & hereupō resteth. There are some that aske after it of arrogācie and presūpcion. The godly Knoweth Certainly by faith that he can not err, & hereupon rests. There Are Some that ask After it of arrogancy and presumption. dt j vvz av-j p-acp n1 pn31 pns31 vmb xx vvi, cc av vvz. pc-acp vbr d cst vvb p-acp pn31 pp-f n1 cc n1. (11) sermon (DIV2) 17 Image 29
496 They woulde be answered, that god had elected them for theyr good workes, to haue wherein they myght glory of them selues. They would be answered, that god had elected them for their good works, to have wherein they might glory of them selves. pns32 vmd vbi vvn, cst n1 vhd vvn pno32 p-acp po32 j n2, pc-acp vhi c-crq pns32 vmd vvi pp-f pno32 n2. (11) sermon (DIV2) 17 Image 29
497 And whē they hearsay that God hath elected them by grace, it displeaseth them, they gainsaie it, seming them there resteth nothinge to glory in. And when they hearsay that God hath elected them by grace, it displeaseth them, they gainsay it, seeming them there rests nothing to glory in. cc c-crq pns32 n1 cst np1 vhz vvn pno32 p-acp n1, pn31 vvz pno32, pns32 vvb pn31, vvg pno32 a-acp vvz pix p-acp n1 p-acp. (11) sermon (DIV2) 17 Image 29
498 And they perceiue not that thys is the whole glory of the humble and true christiane, to be saued by the mere grace of God, And they perceive not that this is the Whole glory of the humble and true christian, to be saved by the mere grace of God, cc pns32 vvb xx d d vbz dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt j cc j njp, pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, (11) sermon (DIV2) 17 Image 29
499 and Christ crucified, and to glorie only in God by Christe, and in them selues not to se, and christ Crucified, and to glory only in God by Christ, and in them selves not to see, cc np1 vvd, cc pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp np1 p-acp np1, cc p-acp pno32 n2 xx pc-acp vvi, (11) sermon (DIV2) 17 Image 29
500 but thynges worthy to be ashamed of, to thend yt to God only be honour and glory. but things worthy to be ashamed of, to The end that to God only be honour and glory. cc-acp n2 j pc-acp vbi j pp-f, pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp np1 av-j vbi n1 cc n1. (11) sermon (DIV2) 17 Image 29
501 It groweth also to many of vnreuerence, for if they coulde se howe inaccessible the maiestie of God is, It grows also to many of unreverence, for if they could see how inaccessible the majesty of God is, pn31 vvz av p-acp d pp-f n1, c-acp cs pns32 vmd vvi c-crq j dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz, (11) sermon (DIV2) 17 Image 29
502 howe irreprehensible is his wyll, and howe incōprehensible is his wisedome, they wold not set them selues to dispute with God, specially if they knewe howe blynd, darke, frāticke and folyshe they be. how irreprehensible is his will, and how incomprehensible is his Wisdom, they would not Set them selves to dispute with God, specially if they knew how blind, dark, frantic and foolish they be. c-crq j vbz po31 n1, cc c-crq j vbz po31 n1, pns32 vmd xx vvi pno32 n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, av-j cs pns32 vvd c-crq j, j, j cc j pns32 vbb. (11) sermon (DIV2) 17 Image 30
503 And who art thou sayd Paul, that wilt dispute with God, answer and contend with God? Paul was returned from the thyrd heauen, where he had heard secrets, And who art thou said Paul, that wilt dispute with God, answer and contend with God? Paul was returned from the Third heaven, where he had herd secrets, cc q-crq vb2r pns21 vvn np1, cst vm2 vvi p-acp np1, n1 cc vvi p-acp np1? np1 vbds vvn p-acp dt ord n1, c-crq pns31 vhd vvn n2-jn, (11) sermon (DIV2) 17 Image 30
504 so hygh that it was not lawfull to speake to man. Neuerthelesse doynge reuerence to the diuine secret iudgementes he sayd: so high that it was not lawful to speak to man. Nevertheless doing Reverence to the divine secret Judgments he said: av j cst pn31 vbds xx j pc-acp vvi p-acp n1. av vdg n1 p-acp dt j-jn j-jn n2 pns31 vvd: (11) sermon (DIV2) 17 Image 30
505 O profoūd riches of the wisedome and science of God, how incōprehēsible are his iudgementes? And man, blynd, folyshe, Oh profound riches of the Wisdom and science of God, how incomprehensible Are his Judgments? And man, blind, foolish, uh j n2 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, c-crq j vbr po31 n2? cc n1, j, j, (11) sermon (DIV2) 17 Image 30
506 and vngodly, is so high minded, that he wil do wronge to God, condēpning him, and reproue his holy, iust, & irreprehensible iudgementes. and ungodly, is so high minded, that he will do wrong to God, condemning him, and reprove his holy, just, & irreprehensible Judgments. cc j, vbz av av-j vvn, cst pns31 vmb vdi vvi p-acp np1, vvg pno31, cc vvi po31 j, j, cc j n2. (11) sermon (DIV2) 17 Image 30
507 And how many are thei that seke to knowe, speake & wryte of it, and be commēded therfore? And al that they ran Imagine by force of their owne wytte, And how many Are they that seek to know, speak & write of it, and be commended Therefore? And all that they ran Imagine by force of their own wit, cc c-crq d vbr pns32 cst vvi pc-acp vvi, vvb cc vvi pp-f pn31, cc vbi vvn av? cc d cst pns32 vvd vvb p-acp n1 pp-f po32 d n1, (11) sermon (DIV2) 17 Image 30
508 and naturall knowledge (which can not perce so hygh secretes) they put in writyng. and natural knowledge (which can not pierce so high secrets) they put in writing. cc j n1 (r-crq vmb xx vvi av j n2-jn) pns32 vvd p-acp n1. (11) sermon (DIV2) 17 Image 30
509 And they are as arrogant, as if they were in goodnes and sapience superior to God: And they Are as arrogant, as if they were in Goodness and sapience superior to God: cc pns32 vbr a-acp j, c-acp cs pns32 vbdr p-acp n1 cc n1 j-jn p-acp np1: (11) sermon (DIV2) 17 Image 30
510 to be adored of the worlde, they condemne the workes of God. to be adored of the world, they condemn the works of God. pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f dt n1, pns32 vvb dt n2 pp-f np1. (11) sermon (DIV2) 17 Image 30
511 Ther are mani which are not cōtēt to know asmuch as God hath vouchsaued to opē to vs, There Are mani which Are not content to know as as God hath vouchsafed to open to us, pc-acp vbr fw-la r-crq vbr xx j pc-acp vvi p-acp p-acp np1 vhz vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12, (11) sermon (DIV2) 17 Image 30
512 but they wold knowe also a great deale more. but they would know also a great deal more. cc-acp pns32 vmd vvi av dt j n1 av-dc. (11) sermon (DIV2) 17 Image 30
513 But it is not the office of a good seruaunt, to wyl to know al the secretes of his Lorde: But it is not the office of a good servant, to will to know all the secrets of his Lord: p-acp pn31 vbz xx dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, pc-acp vmb pc-acp vvi d dt n2-jn pp-f po31 n1: (11) sermon (DIV2) 17 Image 30
514 yea the sonne ought to contente hym with the secretes of his father, and to know of it only, yea the son ought to content him with the secrets of his father, and to know of it only, uh dt n1 vmd p-acp n1 pno31 p-acp dt n2-jn pp-f po31 n1, cc pc-acp vvi pp-f pn31 av-j, (11) sermon (DIV2) 17 Image 30
515 as much as is reueled to him and to be suer and certeine, that he wil not faile, to manifest al that shal be expediēt for him, as much as is revealed to him and to be sure and certain, that he will not fail, to manifest all that shall be expedient for him, c-acp d c-acp vbz vvn p-acp pno31 cc pc-acp vbi j cc j, cst pns31 vmb xx vvi, pc-acp vvi d cst vmb vbi j p-acp pno31, (11) sermon (DIV2) 17 Image 30
516 euen so we ought to contente vs, to knowe that which God hath, and dothe reuele vs, knowing that he doth loue vs in such sorte, that we haue not wherin to doubte, that he wyll fayle to manifest vnto vs, all those secretes, the knowledge wherof shalbe profitable and necessari. even so we ought to content us, to know that which God hath, and doth reveal us, knowing that he does love us in such sort, that we have not wherein to doubt, that he will fail to manifest unto us, all those secrets, the knowledge whereof shall profitable and Necessary. av av pns12 vmd p-acp n1 pno12, pc-acp vvi d r-crq np1 vhz, cc vdz vvi pno12, vvg cst pns31 vdz vvi pno12 p-acp d n1, cst pns12 vhb xx c-crq pc-acp n1, cst pns31 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12, d d n2-jn, dt n1 c-crq vmb j cc fw-la. (11) sermon (DIV2) 17 Image 30
517 Yea christ him selfe said that he had made knowne, all that he hadde heard of the father, oure office is to seke, to taste and fele with the spirite, that which he hath opened to vs, Yea Christ him self said that he had made known, all that he had herd of the father, our office is to seek, to taste and feel with the Spirit, that which he hath opened to us, uh np1 pno31 n1 vvd cst pns31 vhd vvn vvn, d cst pns31 vhd vvn pp-f dt n1, po12 n1 vbz pc-acp vvi, pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp dt n1, cst r-crq pns31 vhz vvn p-acp pno12, (11) sermon (DIV2) 17 Image 30
518 and we may also desire to know all that pleaseth God to reuele vs, for the benefite of oure soule, and we may also desire to know all that Pleases God to reveal us, for the benefit of our soul, cc pns12 vmb av vvi pc-acp vvi d cst vvz np1 pc-acp vvi pno12, c-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, (11) sermon (DIV2) 17 Image 30
519 and his glory, nowe for that God (to beate downe carnall man, to the ende that to him, be geuen al honoure, laude and glorye) hath vouchesafed, to open in the holy scriptures, and his glory, now for that God (to beat down carnal man, to the end that to him, be given all honour, laud and glory) hath vouchsafed, to open in the holy Scriptures, cc po31 n1, av p-acp cst np1 (pc-acp vvi a-acp j n1, p-acp dt n1 cst p-acp pno31, vbb vvn d n1, n1 cc n1) vhz vvn, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n2, (11) sermon (DIV2) 17 Image 30
520 wherfore he hath elected some, & other some he hath not: Wherefore he hath elected Some, & other Some he hath not: c-crq pns31 vhz vvn d, cc j-jn d pns31 vhz xx: (11) sermon (DIV2) 17 Image 30
521 Therfore we mai & ought to seke to know it that we may so much ye more honour God: Therefore we mai & ought to seek to know it that we may so much you more honour God: av pns12 fw-gr cc pi pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi pn31 cst pns12 vmb av av-d pn22 av-dc n1 np1: (11) sermon (DIV2) 17 Image 30
522 but we ought to beleue it to be so, as God hath declared, & to cōtent vs with that way, God hath taken, in electing & reprobating, but we ought to believe it to be so, as God hath declared, & to content us with that Way, God hath taken, in electing & reprobating, cc-acp pns12 vmd pc-acp vvi pn31 pc-acp vbi av, c-acp np1 vhz vvn, cc p-acp n1 pno12 p-acp d n1, np1 vhz vvn, p-acp vvg cc vvg, (11) sermon (DIV2) 17 Image 30
523 neither to thinke nor suspect, that God hath erred, nor ought to desyre any other waye, but to be satisfied and pleased, with so much as pleaseth the Lorde, without beinge curious, in wyllynge to knowe more, neither to think nor suspect, that God hath erred, nor ought to desire any other Way, but to be satisfied and pleased, with so much as Pleases the Lord, without being curious, in willing to know more, av-dx pc-acp vvi ccx vvi, cst np1 vhz vvn, ccx vmd pc-acp vvi d j-jn n1, p-acp pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn, p-acp av av-d c-acp vvz dt n1, p-acp vbg j, p-acp j pc-acp vvi av-dc, (11) sermon (DIV2) 17 Image 31
524 then that which pleaseth God to reuele vnto vs, and all that to thende that by Iesus Christe we may render him al honor, laude, & glorie. Amen. then that which Pleases God to reveal unto us, and all that to The end that by Iesus Christ we may render him all honour, laud, & glory. Amen. cs d r-crq vvz np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12, cc d cst p-acp n1 cst p-acp np1 np1 pns12 vmb vvi pno31 d n1, vvb, cc n1. uh-n. (11) sermon (DIV2) 17 Image 31
525 ¶ Of the diuerse effectes that it worketh in man to beleue that one eleccion is al in the handes of God, ¶ Of the diverse effects that it works in man to believe that one election is all in the hands of God, ¶ pp-f dt j n2 cst pn31 vvz p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi d crd n1 vbz d p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 17 Image 31
526 and that of him only it depēdeth: the seuenth Sermon. and that of him only it dependeth: the Seventh Sermon. cc d pp-f pno31 av-j pn31 vvz: dt ord n1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 17 Image 31
527 IT is seene by experience, that of one selfe cause, doth growe some times contrary effectes. IT is seen by experience, that of one self cause, does grow Some times contrary effects. pn31 vbz vvn p-acp n1, cst pp-f crd n1 n1, vdz vvi d n2 j-jn n2. (12) sermon (DIV2) 18 Image 31
528 And is euidēt bi the sun, whiche hardeneth mire, and •etteth waxe: and this is by theyr diuerse disposicions. And is evident by the sun, which Hardeneth mire, and •etteth wax: and this is by their diverse dispositions. cc vbz j p-acp dt n1, r-crq vvz n1, cc vvz n1: cc d vbz p-acp po32 j n2. (12) sermon (DIV2) 18 Image 31
529 Euen so of the belief that our elecciō is wholy in the handes of God, dothe springe in men contrary effectes, by theyr contrary disposicions. Eve so of the belief that our election is wholly in the hands of God, doth spring in men contrary effects, by their contrary dispositions. np1 av pp-f dt n1 cst po12 n1 vbz av-jn p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, vdz n1 p-acp n2 j-jn n2, p-acp po32 j-jn n2. (12) sermon (DIV2) 18 Image 31
530 The vngodlye perceiuing that in the deuine minde is resolued theire beinge, to be saued or dampned, they are wroth wt God, thei blaspheme him with their hearte, they cal him parciall and vniuste, they giue them selues to do euell Inoughe, sayinge euerye waye: The ungodly perceiving that in the divine mind is resolved their being, to be saved or dampened, they Are wroth with God, they Blaspheme him with their heart, they call him partial and unjust, they give them selves to do evil Enough, saying every Way: dt j vvg cst p-acp dt j-jn n1 vbz vvn po32 vbg, pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn, pns32 vbr j p-acp np1, pns32 vvb pno31 p-acp po32 n1, pns32 vvb pno31 j cc j, pns32 vvb pno32 n2 pc-acp vdi j-jn av-d, vvg d n1: (12) sermon (DIV2) 18 Image 31
531 that shalbe which God hath infalliblye foresene, & immutabli determined, yea their faltes thei cast in the face of god, thinking yt he is the cause therof, many also despaire of their saluacion & presume more of them selues, that shall which God hath infallibly foreseen, & immutabli determined, yea their faltes they cast in the face of god, thinking that he is the cause thereof, many also despair of their salvation & presume more of them selves, cst vmb r-crq n1 vhz av-j vvn, cc av-j vvn, uh po32 vvz pns32 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vvg pn31 pns31 vbz dt n1 av, d av n1 pp-f po32 n1 cc vvb dc pp-f pno32 n2, (12) sermon (DIV2) 18 Image 31
532 then they hope in God, they beleue that they shuld be saued, if theyr saluacion dyd depende vpon them selues, then they hope in God, they believe that they should be saved, if their salvation did depend upon them selves, cs pns32 vvb p-acp np1, pns32 vvb cst pns32 vmd vbi vvn, cs po32 n1 vdd vvb p-acp pno32 n2, (12) sermon (DIV2) 18 Image 31
533 & therfore if thei could disturbe the deuine counsayles, and make that their saluacion shuld not be in the handes of god, they wolde do it. & Therefore if they could disturb the divine Counsels, and make that their salvation should not be in the hands of god, they would do it. cc av cs pns32 vmd vvi dt j-jn n2, cc vvi d po32 n1 vmd xx vbi p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, pns32 vmd vdi pn31. (12) sermon (DIV2) 18 Image 31
534 And this is for that they knowe not their owne greate mysery howe blynd, infirme, frail, And this is for that they know not their own great misery how blind, infirm, frail, cc d vbz p-acp cst pns32 vvb xx po32 d j n1 c-crq j, j, j, (12) sermon (DIV2) 18 Image 31
535 and vnprofitable, thei are to God impotēt of them selues to goodnes, and full of all wickednes, and unprofitable, they Are to God impotent of them selves to Goodness, and full of all wickedness, cc j-u, pns32 vbr p-acp np1 j pp-f pno32 n2 p-acp n1, cc j pp-f d n1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 18 Image 31
536 and that thei dyd neuer worke (if it were put in the balāce of deuine iustice) that merited not to be punished, and that they did never work (if it were put in the balance of divine Justice) that merited not to be punished, cc cst pns32 vdd av vvi (cs pn31 vbdr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-jn n1) cst vvd xx pc-acp vbi vvn, (12) sermon (DIV2) 18 Image 31
537 and so likewise they fele not ye great goodnes of God, nor the benefits of Christ but thincke him to be Irefull, reuengable, disdaineful, proude, parpetuall, vniust and malignaunt, as them selfes are. and so likewise they feel not you great Goodness of God, nor the benefits of christ but think him to be Ireful, reuengable, disdainful, proud, parpetuall, unjust and malignant, as them selves Are. cc av av pns32 vvb xx pn22 j n1 pp-f np1, ccx dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp vvi pno31 pc-acp vbi j, j, j, j, j, j cc j, p-acp pno32 n2 vbr. (12) sermon (DIV2) 18 Image 31
538 There are some whiche haue not perfecte fayth, but they are not so vngodly as the fyrste. There Are Some which have not perfect faith, but they Are not so ungodly as the First. pc-acp vbr d r-crq vhb xx vvi n1, cc-acp pns32 vbr xx av j c-acp dt ord. (12) sermon (DIV2) 18 Image 32
539 Nowe these when they heare say, or thincke yt their saluacion is all in the handes of God, they remaine confused and euell contented. Now these when they hear say, or think that their salvation is all in the hands of God, they remain confused and evil contented. av d c-crq pns32 vvb vvi, cc vvb pn31 po32 n1 vbz d p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, pns32 vvb j-vvn cc j-jn vvn. (12) sermon (DIV2) 18 Image 32
540 And this is also for wante of knowledge of the goodnes of God, they truste partly in God and partly in thē selues, they loue not God, And this is also for want of knowledge of the Goodness of God, they trust partly in God and partly in them selves, they love not God, cc d vbz av p-acp n1 pp-f n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, pns32 vvi av p-acp np1 cc av p-acp pno32 n2, pns32 vvb xx np1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 18 Image 32
541 nor truste nor hope perfectly in him they remaine doubtfull, and knowe not whether it be best to depend all vpon God or not, nor trust nor hope perfectly in him they remain doubtful, and know not whither it be best to depend all upon God or not, ccx vvi ccx n1 av-j p-acp pno31 pns32 vvb j, cc vvb xx cs pn31 vbb js pc-acp vvi d p-acp np1 cc xx, (12) sermon (DIV2) 18 Image 32
542 and it semeth them that it shulde haue bene beste that in some parte it shuld depend vpō them selues: and it Seemeth them that it should have be best that in Some part it should depend upon them selves: cc pn31 vvz pno32 cst pn31 vmd vhi vbn js cst p-acp d n1 pn31 vmd vvi p-acp pno32 n2: (12) sermon (DIV2) 18 Image 32
543 & yet thei thincke it wel beinge al in the handes of God, troubled in suche sorte, that thei cā not tel which to chuse: & yet they think it well being all in the hands of God, troubled in such sort, that they can not tell which to choose: cc av pns32 vvb pn31 av vbg d p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, vvn p-acp d n1, cst pns32 vmb xx vvi r-crq pc-acp vvi: (12) sermon (DIV2) 18 Image 32
544 Therfore they liue in a great perplexiti. Therefore they live in a great perplexiti. av pns32 vvb p-acp dt j fw-la. (12) sermon (DIV2) 18 Image 32
545 They consult some times with the holye scripture or with thē that haue, the knowledge of the truth, They consult Some times with the holy scripture or with them that have, the knowledge of the truth, pns32 vvb d n2 p-acp dt j n1 cc p-acp pno32 cst vhb, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 18 Image 32
546 & they find that it is al in the handes of God, & they iudge (whē their eies are somewhat opened to the goodnes of God & their own miseries) that it stādeth wel, & they find that it is all in the hands of God, & they judge (when their eyes Are somewhat opened to the Goodness of God & their own misery's) that it Stands well, cc pns32 vvb cst pn31 vbz d p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, cc pns32 vvb (c-crq po32 n2 vbr av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cc po32 d n2) cst pn31 vvz av, (12) sermon (DIV2) 18 Image 32
547 and that so it is beste, but then harkeninge to humane prudence, the whiche not beinge wholye mortified, wolde haue parte of the glorye to it selfe (so proude it is.) And as that, that is blynd, and that so it is best, but then Harkening to humane prudence, the which not being wholly mortified, would have part of the glory to it self (so proud it is.) And as that, that is blind, cc cst av pn31 vbz js, cc-acp av vvg p-acp j n1, dt r-crq xx vbg av-jn vvn, vmd vhi n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp pn31 n1 (av j pn31 vbz.) cc c-acp d, cst vbz j, (12) sermon (DIV2) 18 Image 32
548 and seeth not the impotencie and malignitie of man, it perswadeth him that mā might in som part be saued bi him self, wher elles he mai despaire, and sees not the impotency and malignity of man, it Persuadeth him that man might in Some part be saved by him self, where Else he mai despair, cc vvz xx dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, pn31 vvz pno31 cst n1 vmd p-acp d n1 vbi vvn p-acp pno31 n1, c-crq av pns31 fw-gr n1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 18 Image 32
549 if it stand al in ye hand of God. if it stand all in you hand of God. cs pn31 vvb d p-acp pn22 n1 pp-f np1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 18 Image 32
550 Therfore it cōcludeth, that it were better if it dyd depend vpon vs, and chieflye for that men become negligent, in thinkinge that it depēdeth wholi vpō God: Therefore it Concludeth, that it were better if it did depend upon us, and chiefly for that men become negligent, in thinking that it dependeth wholi upon God: av pn31 vvz, cst pn31 vbdr jc cs pn31 vdd vvi p-acp pno12, cc av-jn p-acp d n2 vvb j, p-acp vvg cst pn31 vvz fw-la p-acp np1: (12) sermon (DIV2) 18 Image 32
551 where thei wold styrre them selues to be feruēt, if they dyd beleue that in any parte it rested in thē. where they would stir them selves to be fervent, if they did believe that in any part it rested in them. c-crq pns32 vmd vvi pno32 n2 pc-acp vbi j, cs pns32 vdd vvi cst p-acp d n1 pn31 vvd p-acp pno32. (12) sermon (DIV2) 18 Image 32
552 And although such finde the contrary in the sacred scriptures, neuertheles they force thē with the obscure lighte of their blynde prudēce, to draw it out of the texte, expounding it as may beste serue to their purpose. And although such find the contrary in the sacred Scriptures, nevertheless they force them with the Obscure Light of their blind prudence, to draw it out of the text, expounding it as may best serve to their purpose. cc cs d vvb dt j-jn p-acp dt j n2, av pns32 vvb pno32 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po32 j n1, pc-acp vvi pn31 av pp-f dt n1, vvg pn31 c-acp vmb js vvi p-acp po32 n1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 18 Image 32
553 But ye godly perceiue on the one side, in such sorte their owne proper ignorancie, frailtie, impotencie, & malice: But you godly perceive on the one side, in such sort their own proper ignorancie, frailty, impotency, & malice: p-acp pn22 j vvb p-acp dt crd n1, p-acp d n1 po32 d j n1, n1, n1, cc n1: (12) sermon (DIV2) 18 Image 32
554 And on the other partie the great boūtie of god in Christ crucified, that it cōtenteth them to be so, all in the hande of God, not only for yt it hath so pleased god, And on the other party the great bounty of god in christ Crucified, that it contents them to be so, all in the hand of God, not only for that it hath so pleased god, cc p-acp dt j-jn n1 dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1 vvd, cst pn31 vvz pno32 pc-acp vbi av, d p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, xx av-j p-acp pn31 pn31 vhz av vvn n1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 18 Image 32
555 but also for their owne cōmoditie: but also for their own commodity: cc-acp av c-acp po32 d n1: (12) sermon (DIV2) 18 Image 32
556 because that whereas if in the leaste iote it depēded vpon them, they should holde thē selues dāned. Because that whereas if in the jest jot it depended upon them, they should hold them selves damned. c-acp cst cs cs p-acp dt n1 n1 pn31 vvd p-acp pno32, pns32 vmd vvi pno32 n2 vvn. (12) sermon (DIV2) 18 Image 32
557 Now they fele so muche the excellencie of god, that certified of their saluacion, thei knowe thē selues elected, Now they feel so much the excellency of god, that certified of their salvation, they know them selves elected, av pns32 vvb av av-d dt n1 pp-f n1, cst vvd pp-f po32 n1, pns32 vvb pno32 n2 vvn, (12) sermon (DIV2) 18 Image 32
558 & hold it to be sure seyng by faith that it is al in the hāde of one their so mightie, sapient, excellēt & louing father. & hold it to be sure sing by faith that it is all in the hand of one their so mighty, sapient, excellent & loving father. cc vvb pn31 pc-acp vbi j vvb p-acp n1 cst pn31 vbz d p-acp dt n1 pp-f pi po32 av j, j, j cc j-vvg n1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 18 Image 32
559 Wherfore by this benefite, thei are stired to loue him singulerly, to thāke, lande, and serue hym as childrē for his mere glory wythout respecte at all to them selues, their hel or heauē. Wherefore by this benefit, they Are stirred to love him singularly, to thank, land, and serve him as children for his mere glory without respect At all to them selves, their hell or heaven. c-crq p-acp d n1, pns32 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi pno31 av-j, pc-acp vvi, n1, cc vvi pno31 p-acp n2 p-acp po31 j n1 p-acp n1 p-acp d p-acp pno32 n2, po32 n1 cc n1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 18 Image 33
560 And if God would set in their handes, although he would be bounde that they should be able to do al thinges wt ease toward theyr saluacion, And if God would Set in their hands, although he would be bound that they should be able to do all things with ease towards their salvation, cc cs np1 vmd vvi p-acp po32 n2, cs pns31 vmd vbi vvn cst pns32 vmd vbi j pc-acp vdi d n2 p-acp n1 p-acp po32 n1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 18 Image 33
561 yet they wold not accept the bargaine: yet they would not accept the bargain: av pns32 vmd xx vvi dt n1: (12) sermon (DIV2) 18 Image 33
562 and that is because thei knowe that they are contrary enemies and traytours to them selues: and that is Because they know that they Are contrary enemies and Traitors to them selves: cc cst vbz c-acp pns32 vvb cst pns32 vbr j-jn n2 cc n2 p-acp pno32 n2: (12) sermon (DIV2) 18 Image 33
563 so that if they had paradise in theyr handes, then they should set it fal to the ground. so that if they had paradise in their hands, then they should Set it fall to the ground. av cst cs pns32 vhd n1 p-acp po32 n2, cs pns32 vmd vvi pn31 vvi p-acp dt n1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 18 Image 33
564 And also for that, thei do make experiment and proue so great charitie of God in Christ, that it certifieth them of theyr eleccion. And also for that, they do make experiment and prove so great charity of God in christ, that it certifieth them of their election. cc av p-acp d, pns32 vdb vvi n1 cc vvi av j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1, cst pn31 vvz pno32 pp-f po32 n1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 18 Image 33
565 They can not thinke that Christe beyng theyr iudge, and diyng vpon the crosse for them, should geue sentence agaynst them: They can not think that Christ being their judge, and dying upon the cross for them, should give sentence against them: pns32 vmb xx vvi cst np1 vbg po32 n1, cc vvg p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno32, vmd vvi n1 p-acp pno32: (12) sermon (DIV2) 18 Image 33
566 yea they know, that who so beleueth in hym shall not be iudged, but shall be so certeine of his saluacion, that he shall not nede to make discussion of his lyfe, yea they know, that who so Believeth in him shall not be judged, but shall be so certain of his salvation, that he shall not need to make discussion of his life, uh pns32 vvb, cst r-crq av vvz p-acp pno31 vmb xx vbi vvn, cc-acp vmb vbi av j pp-f po31 n1, cst pns31 vmb xx vvi pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f po31 n1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 18 Image 33
567 for there shal not be any to accuse hym, neither should it be cōuemēt that those which haue the spirit of God, for there shall not be any to accuse him, neither should it be conuement that those which have the Spirit of God, c-acp pc-acp vmb xx vbi d pc-acp vvi pno31, dx vmd pn31 vbi n1 cst d r-crq vhb dt n1 pp-f np1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 18 Image 33
568 and are his sonnes, the brethern and members of Christ, should be examined and iudged. But with Christ thei shal be iudges of the other. and Are his Sons, the brother and members of christ, should be examined and judged. But with christ they shall be judges of the other. cc vbr po31 n2, dt n2 cc n2 pp-f np1, vmd vbi vvn cc vvn. cc-acp p-acp np1 pns32 vmb vbi n2 pp-f dt j-jn. (12) sermon (DIV2) 18 Image 33
569 Therfore the elect, sure of their saluaciō, wold not chaūge Christ theyr iudge wyth any in thys world, Therefore the elect, sure of their salvation, would not change christ their judge with any in this world, av dt j-vvn, j pp-f po32 n1, vmd xx vvi np1 po32 n1 p-acp d p-acp d n1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 18 Image 33
570 although it were theyr deare frynde or nere parent. although it were their deer friend or never parent. cs pn31 vbdr po32 j-jn n1 cc j n1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 18 Image 33
571 Yea if God did put in theyr arbitrement to haue Christe for theire iudge or els to be their owne iudges of thē selues, with full power to geue sentence in their fauour althoughe it were not iuste, Yea if God did put in their arbitrement to have Christ for their judge or Else to be their own judges of them selves, with full power to give sentence in their favour although it were not just, uh cs n1 vdd vvi p-acp po32 n1 pc-acp vhi np1 p-acp po32 n1 cc av pc-acp vbi po32 d n2 pp-f pno32 n2, p-acp j n1 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp po32 n1 cs pn31 vbdr xx j, (12) sermon (DIV2) 18 Image 33
572 yet to be approued, they wold for all this, chuse Christe to be theyre iudge, for that they truste more in him then in them selues. yet to be approved, they would for all this, choose Christ to be their judge, for that they trust more in him then in them selves. av pc-acp vbi vvn, pns32 vmd p-acp d d, vvb np1 pc-acp vbi po32 n1, c-acp cst pns32 vvi av-dc p-acp pno31 av p-acp pno32 n2. (12) sermon (DIV2) 18 Image 33
573 Also thei loue God so much, that they wold not glory, but only in him by Christe. Also they love God so much, that they would not glory, but only in him by Christ. av pns32 vvb np1 av av-d, cst pns32 vmd xx vvi, cc-acp av-j p-acp pno31 p-acp np1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 18 Image 33
574 And this is al there true glorye. And this is all there true glory. cc d vbz d a-acp j n1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 18 Image 33
575 Yea if they colde let or disturbe the deuine counsayle, or if it were necessarye to be dampned they wold chuse, rather to be in paine for the will of God, Yea if they cold let or disturb the divine counsel, or if it were necessary to be dampened they would choose, rather to be in pain for the will of God, uh cs pns32 j-jn n1 cc vvi dt j-jn n1, cc cs pn31 vbdr j pc-acp vbi vvn pns32 vmd vvi, av-c pc-acp vbi p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 18 Image 33
576 then in all the pleasures, disagreinge to the deuine wyl (if it were possible) they counte them selues vnworthy to suffer for the wyll of God. then in all the pleasures, disagreeing to the divine will (if it were possible) they count them selves unworthy to suffer for the will of God. av p-acp d dt n2, vvg p-acp dt j-jn n1 (cs pn31 vbdr j) pns32 vvb pno32 n2 j-u pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 18 Image 33
577 They holde them selues happye to honoure him with sufferinge, and wyth beinge where it pleaseth to their lord, they lamente onlye of the iniuries they haue done to God, They hold them selves happy to honour him with suffering, and with being where it Pleases to their lord, they lament only of the injuries they have done to God, pns32 vvb pno32 n2 j p-acp n1 pno31 p-acp vvg, cc p-acp vbg c-crq pn31 vvz p-acp po32 n1, pns32 vvi av-j pp-f dt n2 pns32 vhb vdn p-acp np1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 18 Image 33
578 but of that whiche God wyll do of them with the spirite, they are contente, although the flesh be repugnaunte and wold not suffer. but of that which God will do of them with the Spirit, they Are content, although the Flesh be repugnaunte and would not suffer. cc-acp pp-f d r-crq np1 vmb vdi pp-f pno32 p-acp dt n1, pns32 vbr j, cs dt n1 vbb n1 cc vmd xx vvi. (12) sermon (DIV2) 18 Image 33
579 This shuld be a hel to them, when God (if it were possible) wold not dispose them to his glori but to vse them to his honoure they wolde satisfy them selues with all, This should be a hell to them, when God (if it were possible) would not dispose them to his glori but to use them to his honour they would satisfy them selves with all, d vmd vbi dt n1 p-acp pno32, c-crq np1 (cs pn31 vbdr j) vmd xx vvi pno32 p-acp po31 fw-la p-acp pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp po31 n1 pns32 vmd vvi pno32 n2 p-acp d, (12) sermon (DIV2) 18 Image 33
580 and content thē to know it so to be the deuine pleasure: and content them to know it so to be the divine pleasure: cc vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi pn31 av pc-acp vbi dt j-jn n1: (12) sermon (DIV2) 18 Image 33
581 now these are in a continuall paradise by faithe allreadye they haue had the sentence geuen in their fauour, by hope they are ascended into heauē, sayinge with Paul: now these Are in a continual paradise by faith already they have had the sentence given in their favour, by hope they Are ascended into heaven, saying with Paul: av d vbr p-acp dt j n1 p-acp n1 av pns32 vhb vhn dt n1 vvn p-acp po32 n1, p-acp n1 pns32 vbr vvn p-acp n1, vvg p-acp np1: (12) sermon (DIV2) 18 Image 34
582 we are made safe by hope, and by loue they enioye God. we Are made safe by hope, and by love they enjoy God. pns12 vbr vvn j p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1 pns32 vvb np1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 18 Image 34
583 In thē then of the belief, that their electiō is all in the handes of God, groweth firme fayth, In them then of the belief, that their election is all in the hands of God, grows firm faith, p-acp pno32 av pp-f dt n1, cst po32 n1 vbz d p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, vvz j n1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 18 Image 34
584 and hope to be saued, the loue of God sincere and pure, and chrystiane vertues, wt the frutes of good worckes. and hope to be saved, the love of God sincere and pure, and Christian Virtues, with the fruits of good works. cc vvb pc-acp vbi vvn, dt n1 pp-f np1 j cc j, cc n1 n2, p-acp dt n2 pp-f j n2. (12) sermon (DIV2) 18 Image 34
585 I wolde haue pitie on the firste sorte, but their desperaciō groweth of an vngodlye minde, I would have pity on the First sort, but their desperation grows of an ungodly mind, pns11 vmd vhi n1 p-acp dt ord n1, cc-acp po32 n1 vvz pp-f dt j n1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 18 Image 34
586 yea it is moste impietie, to despayre of the goodnes of God, moste perfect, shewed in Chryste crucified, yea it is most impiety, to despair of the Goodness of God, most perfect, showed in Christ Crucified, uh pn31 vbz av-ds n1, pc-acp vvi pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, av-ds j, vvd p-acp np1 vvd, (12) sermon (DIV2) 18 Image 34
587 as in one his liueli Image. I haue compassion of the second, and enuye at the thirde. as in one his liueli Image. I have compassion of the second, and envy At the Third. c-acp p-acp pi po31 j n1. pns11 vhb n1 pp-f dt ord, cc vvi p-acp dt ord. (12) sermon (DIV2) 18 Image 34
588 The seconde maye easelye be cured with shewinge them theire frailtie, ignorauncie, and malice, and on the other partie the omnipotencie, infinite sapience, perfecte goodnes, pitie, mercy and chariti of God, shewed in Christe vpon the crosse. The seconde may Easily be cured with show them their frailty, ignorance, and malice, and on the other party the omnipotency, infinite sapience, perfect Goodness, pity, mercy and chariti of God, showed in Christ upon the cross. dt ord vmb av-j vbi vvn p-acp vvg pno32 po32 n1, n1, cc n1, cc p-acp dt j-jn n1 dt n1, j n1, vvi n1, n1, n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, vvd p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 18 Image 34
589 Of the firste, I do not despaire vtterli, but I know well it is verie difficile to cure thē, but God is of power, of the stones to rayse vp childern to Abrahā, they haue nede to be praied for, Of the First, I do not despair vtterli, but I know well it is very difficile to cure them, but God is of power, of the stones to raise up children to Abrahā, they have need to be prayed for, pp-f dt ord, pns11 vdb xx vvi fw-la, cc-acp pns11 vvb av pn31 vbz j fw-la pc-acp vvi pno32, p-acp np1 vbz pp-f n1, pp-f dt n2 pc-acp vvi a-acp n2 p-acp np1, pns32 vhb n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp, (12) sermon (DIV2) 18 Image 34
590 and that the Lorde take frō before their eies, suche veiles of ignorauncye, & make them see their owne great miseries, and that the Lord take from before their eyes, such veils of ignorauncye, & make them see their own great misery's, cc cst dt n1 vvb p-acp p-acp po32 n2, d n2 pp-f n1, cc vvi pno32 vvi po32 d j n2, (12) sermon (DIV2) 18 Image 34
591 and the incomprehensible goodnes of God, to the ende that reknowledging al their wealth to come of God, they maye render him al honor, laude, and the incomprehensible Goodness of God, to the end that reacknwoledging all their wealth to come of God, they may render him all honour, laud, cc dt j n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt n1 cst vvg d po32 n1 pc-acp vvi pp-f np1, pns32 vmb vvi pno31 d n1, vvb, (12) sermon (DIV2) 18 Image 34
592 and glorie, by Iesu Christe oure Lorde. Amen. and glory, by Iesu Christ our Lord. Amen. cc n1, p-acp np1 np1 po12 n1. uh-n. (12) sermon (DIV2) 18 Image 34
593 Howe it ought to be answered to thē yt lamente that God hath created them foreseyng theyr dampnaciō: the eight Sermō. How it ought to be answered to them that lament that God hath created them Foreseeing their damnation: the eight Sermon. c-crq pn31 vmd pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno32 pn31 vvi cst np1 vhz vvn pno32 vvg po32 n1: dt crd n1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 18 Image 34
594 THere are manye, the which althoughe of God thei haue had their being, & manye other benefites, neuerthelesse they thanke him not, but are vngratefull. THere Are many, the which although of God they have had their being, & many other benefits, nevertheless they thank him not, but Are ungrateful. pc-acp vbr d, dt r-crq cs pp-f np1 pns32 vhb vhn po32 vbg, cc d j-jn n2, av pns32 vvb pno31 xx, cc-acp vbr j-u. (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 34
595 They are sorye, and lament of all the wealth they haue had of him, saying: They Are sorry, and lament of all the wealth they have had of him, saying: pns32 vbr j, cc vvi pp-f d dt n1 pns32 vhb vhn pp-f pno31, vvg: (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 34
596 Lord, if the being where thou hast geuen vs, with the rest of thigyftes, dyd serue vs to saluaciō, we shuld thāke the therfore: Lord, if the being where thou hast given us, with the rest of thigyftes, did serve us to salvation, we should thank the Therefore: n1, cs dt n1 c-crq pns21 vh2 vvn pno12, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, vdd vvi pno12 p-acp n1, pns12 vmd vvi dt av: (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 34
597 But bicause they serue vs not, but to dāpnacion, therfore we cā not but cōplaine vs of the. But Because they serve us not, but to damnation, Therefore we can not but complain us of thee. cc-acp c-acp pns32 vvb pno12 xx, cc-acp p-acp n1, av pns12 vmb xx cc-acp vvi pno12 pp-f pno32. (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 34
598 Nowe to these ought to be answered thus: Either you beleue to be of the electe or not. If they saye yea: Now to these ought to be answered thus: Either you believe to be of the elect or not. If they say yea: av p-acp d pi pc-acp vbi vvn av: av-d pn22 vvb pc-acp vbi pp-f dt vvi cc xx. cs pns32 vvb uh: (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 34
599 it ought to be sayd to thē, ye shuld thāke God of so much grace, that he hath shewed to you already, in chosinge you frō so base a being, to so high an estate, & you lamēt your selues: it ought to be said to them, you should thank God of so much grace, that he hath showed to you already, in choosing you from so base a being, to so high an estate, & you lament your selves: pn31 vmd pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno32, pn22 vmd vvi np1 pp-f av d n1, cst pns31 vhz vvn p-acp pn22 av, p-acp vvg pn22 p-acp av j dt vbg, p-acp av j dt n1, cc pn22 vvb po22 n2: (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 34
600 behold if your ingratitude be greate. behold if your ingratitude be great. vvb cs po22 n1 vbb j. (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 34
601 And if they wolde saye we are not sorye for oure selues, for we beleue to be elect, And if they would say we Are not sorry for our selves, for we believe to be elect, cc cs pns32 vmd vvi pns12 vbr xx j p-acp po12 n2, c-acp pns12 vvb pc-acp vbi j-vvn, (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 35
602 but for compassiō on those poore ones ye reprobate. but for compassion on those poor ones the Reprobate. cc-acp p-acp n1 p-acp d j pi2 dt n-jn. (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 35
603 Then I wold to be sayed, it is no true pitie to haue compassion vpon them, that are vngodlye, againste the deuine goodnes, shewed cheifly in Christe crucified. Then I would to be said, it is no true pity to have compassion upon them, that Are ungodly, against the divine Goodness, showed chiefly in Christ Crucified. cs pns11 vmd pc-acp vbi vvn, pn31 vbz dx j n1 pc-acp vhi n1 p-acp pno32, cst vbr j, p-acp dt j-jn n1, vvd av-jn p-acp np1 vvd. (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 35
604 Thincke you happelye, to haue more charitye then God? take heede that youre demaunde, Think you happily, to have more charity then God? take heed that your demand, vvb pn22 av-j, pc-acp vhi dc n1 cs np1? vvb n1 cst po22 n1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 35
605 wherfore God hath create the reprobate, grow not of the doubte, that God can do them ani iniustice. Wherefore God hath create the Reprobate, grow not of the doubt, that God can do them ani injustice. c-crq np1 vhz vvb dt n-jn, vvb xx pp-f dt n1, cst np1 vmb vdi pno32 n1 n1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 35
606 Do ye feare yt God, being verye rightuousnes, yea charitie it selfe, can do thē ani wrong? But if you liueli and verilie did beleue to be electe by Christe, by mere grace & mercye of God, ye shulde feale in suche sort the deuine goodnes, that there cold not enter into youre minde so vngodlie conceytes. Do you Fear that God, being very righteousness, yea charity it self, can do them ani wrong? But if you liueli and verily did believe to be elect by Christ, by mere grace & mercy of God, you should feale in such sort the divine Goodness, that there could not enter into your mind so ungodly conceits. vdb pn22 vvi pn31 np1, vbg av n1, uh n1 pn31 n1, vmb vdi pno32 n1 vvb? p-acp cs pn22 j cc av-j vdd vvi pc-acp vbi vvi p-acp np1, p-acp j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, pn22 vmd zz p-acp d n1 dt j-jn n1, cst a-acp vmd xx vvi p-acp po22 n1 av j n2. (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 35
607 They are in good custodie, beinge in the hādes of God. They Are in good custody, being in the hands of God. pns32 vbr p-acp j n1, vbg p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 35
608 They are in the power of one which neuer did, nor mai do, one of ye leaste cruelties, They Are in the power of one which never did, nor mai do, one of you jest cruelties, pns32 vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f pi r-crq av-x vdd, ccx fw-gr vdb, crd pp-f pn22 n1 n2, (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 35
609 yea he neuer doth iustice, but it is with great mercie. yea he never does Justice, but it is with great mercy. uh pns31 av-x vdz n1, cc-acp pn31 vbz p-acp j n1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 35
610 Will ye knowe more of the deuine secretes then Paule? which rapt to the thirde heauen, heard thinges so highe and so secrete, that to man it is not lawfull to be spokē of? It suffised him onlie to know Christ crucified. Will you know more of the divine secrets then Paul? which rapt to the Third heaven, herd things so high and so secret, that to man it is not lawful to be spoken of? It sufficed him only to know christ Crucified. n1 pn22 vvi dc pp-f dt n-jn n2-jn av np1? r-crq vvd p-acp dt ord n1, vvd n2 av j cc av j-jn, cst p-acp n1 pn31 vbz xx j pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f? pn31 vvd pno31 av-j pc-acp vvi np1 vvd. (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 35
611 Is it not thincke ye inough to you to knowe Christ crucified, in whom are hidden all the treasures of the wisdome and science of God? And if that suffice you, in Christe is sene non but the electe, the rereprobate are withoute Christe, Is it not think you enough to you to know christ Crucified, in whom Are hidden all the treasures of the Wisdom and science of God? And if that suffice you, in Christ is seen non but the elect, the rereprobate Are without Christ, vbz pn31 xx vvi pn22 av-d p-acp pn22 pc-acp vvi np1 vvd, p-acp ro-crq vbr vvn d dt n2 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1? cc cs d vvi pn22, p-acp np1 vbz vvn pix p-acp dt vvi, dt j-jn vbr p-acp np1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 35
612 & in Christe only ought we to contemplate and beholde our election, your office shuld be to attende to your selues, to encrease dailye bi Christe, in greater knowledge of the bounti of God, and to make certeine to ye world with good worckes, youre vocation and election, & in Christ only ought we to contemplate and behold our election, your office should be to attend to your selves, to increase daily by Christ, in greater knowledge of the bounti of God, and to make certain to you world with good works, your vocation and election, cc p-acp np1 av-j vmd pns12 pc-acp vvi cc vvi po12 n1, po22 n1 vmd vbi pc-acp vvi p-acp po22 n2, pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp np1, p-acp jc n1 pp-f dt fw-la pp-f np1, cc pc-acp vvi j p-acp pn22 n1 p-acp j n2, po22 n1 cc n1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 35
613 and not to be so curiousse of other, forgettinge your selues. and not to be so curiousse of other, forgetting your selves. cc xx pc-acp vbi av av-j pp-f n-jn, vvg po22 n2. (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 35
614 And if thei wold saie, we doubt and feare also leaste we be reprobate, & therfore we complaine vs, And if they would say, we doubt and Fear also jest we be Reprobate, & Therefore we complain us, cc cs pns32 vmd vvi, pns12 vvb cc vvi av n1 pns12 vbb j-jn, cc av pns12 vvb pno12, (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 35
615 and wold know whi he hath created vs, forseing our dampnacion: and would know whi he hath created us, Foreseeing our damnation: cc vmd vvi q-crq pns31 vhz vvn pno12, vvg po12 n1: (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 35
616 nowe these muste be exhorted not to despaire, but to contemplate & loke in Christe, in whome they shall se them selues elected. now these must be exhorted not to despair, but to contemplate & look in Christ, in whom they shall see them selves elected. av d vmb vbi vvn xx pc-acp vvi, cc-acp pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp np1, p-acp ro-crq pns32 vmb vvi pno32 n2 vvn. (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 35
617 And so thei shal not haue wherof to take occasion to lament, after it must be sayd to thē for as muche as ye do not beleue verelyet be of the electe, it is a signe, that ye haue not liuely lyghte of Christ, And so they shall not have whereof to take occasion to lament, After it must be said to them for as much as you do not believe verelyet be of the elect, it is a Signen, that you have not lively Light of christ, cc av pns32 vmb xx vhi c-crq pc-acp vvi n1 pc-acp vvi, c-acp pn31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno32 c-acp c-acp d c-acp pn22 vdb xx vvi n1 vbi pp-f dt vvi, pn31 vbz dt n1, cst pn22 vhb xx av-j vvi pp-f np1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 35
618 nor of his greate benefite, & not knowinge Christe, it behoueth to saye with Paule that ye know not God in veritie, nor of his great benefit, & not knowing Christ, it behooves to say with Paul that you know not God in verity, ccx pp-f po31 j n1, cc xx vvg np1, pn31 vvz pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 cst pn22 vvb xx np1 p-acp n1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 35
619 and that ye are without him. and that you Are without him. cc cst pn22 vbr p-acp pno31. (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 35
620 And howe is it possible thē, that you beyng with out God, and without the true knowledge of him, shulde vnderstande and knowe his high secretes? It is not possible to know soner the deuine iudgements then God. And how is it possible them, that you being with out God, and without the true knowledge of him, should understand and know his high secrets? It is not possible to know sooner the divine Judgments then God. cc c-crq vbz pn31 j pno32, cst pn22 vbg p-acp av np1, cc p-acp dt j n1 pp-f pno31, vmd vvi cc vvi po31 j n2-jn? pn31 vbz xx j pc-acp vvi av-c dt j-jn n2 cs np1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 36
621 Ye be therfore without faith, and I proue that it is true, because that if ye had faith, ye shuld se so clerelye that God doth euerithing wel and can not erre, that you wold aske non other reason. You be Therefore without faith, and I prove that it is true, Because that if you had faith, you should see so clearly that God does euerithing well and can not err, that you would ask non other reason. pn22 vbb av p-acp n1, cc pns11 vvb cst pn31 vbz j, c-acp cst cs pn22 vhd n1, pn22 vmd vvi av av-j cst np1 vdz vvg av cc vmb xx vvi, cst pn22 vmd vvi fw-fr j-jn n1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 36
622 And for that who so is without faith, is franticke concerninge the deuine thinges, it must nedes be saide that you are euen so, And for that who so is without faith, is frantic Concerning the divine things, it must needs be said that you Are even so, cc p-acp d r-crq av vbz p-acp n1, vbz j vvg dt j-jn n2, pn31 vmb av vbi vvd cst pn22 vbr av av, (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 36
623 and now is it a fransi, your demaūding a reason of the creacion of the reprobate, and now is it a fransi, your demanding a reason of the creation of the Reprobate, cc av vbz pn31 dt fw-fr, po22 vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n-jn, (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 36
624 neither shulde it be possible to satisfie you, till suche time your reason were healed bi faithe. neither should it be possible to satisfy you, till such time your reason were healed by faith. dx vmd pn31 vbi j pc-acp vvi pn22, c-acp d n1 po22 n1 vbdr vvn p-acp n1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 36
625 Yea while that ye are so withoute lighte supernaturall, beinge therof not able to conceiue, he that shuld serch to quiet you with resones, shulde also enter into a fransi with you. Yea while that you Are so without Light supernatural, being thereof not able to conceive, he that should search to quiet you with resones, should also enter into a fransi with you. uh n1 cst pn22 vbr av p-acp j j, vbg av xx j pc-acp vvi, pns31 cst vmd vvi pc-acp vvi pn22 p-acp n2, vmd av vvi p-acp dt fw-la p-acp pn22. (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 36
626 Humble then your selues to God and aske him faith and not resones, because that thinges supernaturall, can not be sene but by faith. Humble then your selves to God and ask him faith and not resones, Because that things supernatural, can not be seen but by faith. j av po22 n2 p-acp np1 cc vvi pno31 n1 cc xx n2, c-acp d n2 j, vmb xx vbi vvn cc-acp p-acp n1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 36
627 Insatiable is the golfe of folish and frantike curiositi, the godlye adore the high & incōprehensible iudgemētes of God and with humilitie, thei are contente to tast in them bi faithe, some drop, of the deuine sapience & goodnes: Insatiable is the golf of foolish and frantic curiositi, the godly adore the high & incomprehensible Judgments of God and with humility, they Are content to taste in them by faith, Some drop, of the divine sapience & Goodness: j vbz dt n1 pp-f j cc j n1, dt j vvi dt j cc j n2 pp-f np1 cc p-acp n1, pns32 vbr j pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp n1, d n1, pp-f dt j-jn n1 cc n1: (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 36
628 where the vngodly presuming without faieth, haue a wil to perce, to the inaccessible counsaile of God, where the ungodly presuming without faith, have a will to pierce, to the inaccessible counsel of God, c-crq dt j vvg p-acp n1, vhb dt n1 pc-acp vvi, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 36
629 and remaining in darckenes, become madde and folyshe: ye perceiue not that ye want ye true cōceiuyng of God. and remaining in darkness, become mad and foolish: you perceive not that you want you true conceiving of God. cc vvg p-acp n1, vvb j cc j: pn22 vvb xx cst pn22 vvb pn22 j vvg pp-f np1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 36
630 If ye thinke yt God may erre, or do any thing vniustly: If you think that God may err, or do any thing unjustly: cs pn22 vvb pn31 np1 vmb vvi, cc vdb d n1 av-j: (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 36
631 you wyl perhappes adde light to that perfect light, rule the diuine sapiēce, correct that infinite goodnes, iudge that iudgeles iustice, you will perhaps add Light to that perfect Light, Rule the divine sapience, correct that infinite Goodness, judge that iudgeles Justice, pn22 vmb av vvi n1 p-acp cst j n1, vvb dt j-jn n1, vvb d j n1, vvb d j n1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 36
632 & condēpne that supreme mercy & charitie. & condemn that supreme mercy & charity. cc vvi d j n1 cc n1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 36
633 If thou didst se the hyghnes & magnificēce of God, & on the other syde, the basenes & vanitie of man, If thou didst see the highness & magnificence of God, & on the other side, the baseness & vanity of man, cs pns21 vdd2 vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, cc p-acp dt j-jn n1, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 36
634 and how in al thinges he depēdeth vpō him ye shuld se yt he neuer punished thē in suche sorte, that they deserue not to haue a greater punyshemēt, being so franticke & proud, ye are not capeable nor worthy to haue lyghte of the hygh iudgemēt of God, and how in all things he dependeth upon him you should see that he never punished them in such sort, that they deserve not to have a greater punishment, being so frantic & proud, you Are not capable nor worthy to have Light of the high judgement of God, cc c-crq p-acp d n2 pns31 vvz p-acp pno31 pn22 vmd vvi pn31 pns31 av vvd pno32 p-acp d n1, cst pns32 vvb xx pc-acp vhi dt jc n1, vbg av j cc j, pn22 vbr xx j ccx j pc-acp vhi n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 36
635 yea you deserue to remayne so cōfused. yea you deserve to remain so confused. uh pn22 vvb pc-acp vvi av j-vvn. (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 36
636 And for that, it is the iust iudgemēt of God, that for the earnest peine of your hel, ye shuld go euer with your troublesome thoughtes, cōpassinge by such darke & inextricable mases. And for that, it is the just judgement of God, that for the earnest peine of your hell, you should go ever with your troublesome thoughts, compassing by such dark & inextricable mazes. cc p-acp d, pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f np1, cst p-acp dt j fw-fr pp-f po22 n1, pn22 vmd vvi av p-acp po22 j n2, vvg p-acp d j cc j n2. (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 36
637 Therfore although I could geue you a reasō of al the workes of God, I wold not do it. Therefore although I could give you a reason of all the works of God, I would not do it. av cs pns11 vmd vvi pn22 dt n1 pp-f d dt n2 pp-f np1, pns11 vmd xx vdi pn31. (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 36
638 Humble you thē to God, & aske him fayth, for with yt only ladder, we ascēd to ye intelligēce of the secretes of God. Humble you them to God, & ask him faith, for with that only ladder, we ascend to you intelligence of the secrets of God. j pn22 pno32 p-acp np1, cc vvi pno31 n1, c-acp p-acp pn31 av-j n1, pns12 vvb p-acp pn22 n1 pp-f dt n2-jn pp-f np1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 36
639 And thē whē ye shall haue faith, seinge wt clere & supernatural light, yt god doth all thinges well, ye shall no more care for a further reasō. And them when you shall have faith, sing with clear & supernatural Light, that god does all things well, you shall no more care for a further reason. cc pno32 c-crq pn22 vmb vhi n1, vvb p-acp j cc j n1, pn31 n1 vdz d n2 av, pn22 vmb av-dx dc n1 p-acp dt jc n1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 36
640 And if also yu shuldest seke it, it shuld be with a godly mynd to be so muche the more able the better to beholde God, in his iust & holy iudgementes. And if also thou Shouldst seek it, it should be with a godly mind to be so much the more able the better to behold God, in his just & holy Judgments. cc cs av pns21 vmd2 vvi pn31, pn31 vmd vbi p-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vbi av av-d dt av-dc j dt jc pc-acp vvi np1, p-acp po31 j cc j n2. (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 36
641 And then I wold saie to you, yt God might haue saued al, but he hath not willed it, And then I would say to you, that God might have saved all, but he hath not willed it, cc av pns11 vmd vvi p-acp pn22, pn31 np1 vmd vhi vvn d, cc-acp pns31 vhz xx vvn pn31, (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 37
642 yea forseing the dampnacion of the vngodly, he created them, not for to saue them, or to the end thei shuld be saued, but to serue him self of thē, yea Foreseeing the damnation of the ungodly, he created them, not for to save them, or to the end they should be saved, but to serve him self of them, uh vvg dt n1 pp-f dt j, pns31 vvd pno32, xx p-acp pc-acp vvi pno32, cc p-acp dt n1 pns32 vmd vbi vvn, cc-acp pc-acp vvi pno31 n1 pp-f pno32, (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 37
643 so much ye more to be shewed brighte and gloryous, to the world. so much the more to be showed bright and glorious, to the world. av av-d dt dc pc-acp vbi vvn j cc j, p-acp dt n1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 37
644 The which is a more beutyful, more riche, more happy, and more wonderfull ordinaunce, then if synne had neuer bē in ye world. The which is a more beutyful, more rich, more happy, and more wonderful Ordinance, then if sin had never been in you world. dt r-crq vbz dt av-dc j, av-dc j, av-dc j, cc av-dc j n1, av cs n1 vhd av-x vbn p-acp pn22 n1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 37
645 And this is bicause Christe and his electe (of synne) haue taken occasion, to honoure God more then if the world had euerben innocent, And this is Because Christ and his elect (of sin) have taken occasion, to honour God more then if the world had euerben innocent, cc d vbz p-acp np1 cc po31 vvi (pp-f n1) vhb vvn n1, p-acp n1 np1 av-dc cs cs dt n1 vhd fw-ge j-jn, (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 37
646 and God with greateste sapience, dyd reduce all the disordres, into a more meruelous order, then if the world had neuer ben disordred by sinne. and God with greatest sapience, did reduce all the disordres, into a more marvelous order, then if the world had never been disordered by sin. cc np1 p-acp js n1, vdd vvi d dt n2, p-acp dt av-dc j n1, cs cs dt n1 vhd av-x vbn vvn p-acp n1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 37
647 If sinne had not bene, the saintes had neuer bene persecuted, inprisoned, and slayne, no more Christe crucified. If sin had not be, the Saints had never be persecuted, inprisoned, and slain, no more Christ Crucified. cs n1 vhd xx vbn, dt n2 vhd av-x vbn vvn, vvn, cc vvn, av-dx av-dc np1 vvn. (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 37
648 Where then shulde haue bene their victorye, their Palme, triumphes and crownes? And if the reprobate wold say: Where then should have be their victory, their Palm, Triumphos and crowns? And if the Reprobate would say: c-crq av vmd vhi vbn po32 n1, po32 n1, n2 cc n2? cc cs dt n-jn vmd vvi: (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 37
649 we are forced to confesse yt God hath done well to permit the sinnes of the electe, that after as the prodigall sonne, of his errour & miseries, toke occasion to open his eies & know him self, we Are forced to confess that God hath done well to permit the Sins of the elect, that After as the prodigal son, of his error & misery's, took occasion to open his eyes & know him self, pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi pn31 n1 vhz vdn av pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f dt vvi, cst a-acp p-acp dt j-jn n1, pp-f po31 n1 cc n2, vvd n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n2 cc vvb pno31 n1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 37
650 yea, & to returne to his father, to humble him selfe to repēt with hart, yea, & to return to his father, to humble him self to Repent with heart, uh, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1, pc-acp vvi pno31 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 37
651 & axe him pardō and therbi to taste the fatherly charitie, when he pardoned him, in more perfecte maner, then he had done before: & axe him pardon and therbi to taste the fatherly charity, when he pardoned him, in more perfect manner, then he had done before: cc n1 pno31 n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi dt j n1, c-crq pns31 vvd pno31, p-acp n1 vvi n1, cs pns31 vhd vdn a-acp: (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 37
652 so the electe, of theire sinnes take occasion the better to know them selues, and the bountie of God, so the elect, of their Sins take occasion the better to know them selves, and the bounty of God, av dt vvi, pp-f po32 n2 vvb n1 dt jc pc-acp vvi pno32 n2, cc dt n1 pp-f np1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 37
653 and it is no small benefite of God, that he suffer him selfe to be wounded of his childern, and it is no small benefit of God, that he suffer him self to be wounded of his children, cc pn31 vbz dx j n1 pp-f np1, cst pns31 vvb pno31 n1 pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f po31 n2, (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 37
654 and beare with it, to the end that some daye, opening theire eies, thei may se their greate ingratitude, and bear with it, to the end that Some day, opening their eyes, they may see their great ingratitude, cc vvi p-acp pn31, p-acp dt n1 cst d n1, vvg po32 n2, pns32 vmb vvi po32 j n1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 37
655 and the excessiue loue that he beareth them. God also of these, may be afterwarde suerlye serued, at euerye noble and great enterpryse, and the excessive love that he bears them. God also of these, may be afterward surly served, At every noble and great enterprise, cc dt j n1 cst pns31 vvz pno32. np1 av pp-f d, vmb vbi av j vvn, p-acp d j cc j n1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 37
656 as of them that are altogether his, not only for yt he hath created and preserued thē, as of them that Are altogether his, not only for that he hath created and preserved them, c-acp pp-f pno32 cst vbr av po31, xx av-j p-acp pn31 pns31 vhz vvn cc vvd pno32, (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 37
657 but much more because that by sinne being loste, with the bloud of his only begottē sonne, he hath recouered them. but much more Because that by sin being lost, with the blood of his only begotten son, he hath recovered them. cc-acp av-d dc c-acp cst p-acp n1 vbg vvn, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 av-j vvn n1, pns31 vhz vvn pno32. (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 37
658 And so was Christe serued of Paul, & of his other mighti chāpions, we muste of force confesse also, that God doeth well to permitte the sinnes of the reprobate to excercise the elect in vertues, And so was Christ served of Paul, & of his other mighty champions, we must of force confess also, that God doth well to permit the Sins of the Reprobate to Exercise the elect in Virtues, cc av vbds np1 vvn pp-f np1, cc pp-f po31 j-jn j n2, pns12 vmb pp-f n1 vvb av, cst np1 vdz av pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n-jn p-acp n1 dt j-vvn p-acp n2, (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 37
659 for the greater triumphe of Chryste and his glorie. for the greater triumph of Christ and his glory. p-acp dt jc n1 pp-f np1 cc po31 n1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 37
660 But it semeth that it shulde haue bene better, yt after that God had serued his tourne with them, he shoulde touche theire herte, But it Seemeth that it should have be better, that After that God had served his turn with them, he should touch their heart, p-acp pn31 vvz cst pn31 vmd vhi vbn jc, pn31 p-acp d np1 vhd vvn po31 n1 p-acp pno32, pns31 vmd vvi po32 n1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 37
661 and geue them his knowledge, and his grace, so that they also of theire sinnes should take occasion, to reknowledge theire vice, and give them his knowledge, and his grace, so that they also of their Sins should take occasion, to reknowledge their vice, cc vvi pno32 po31 n1, cc po31 n1, av cst pns32 av pp-f po32 n2 vmd vvi n1, pc-acp vvi po32 n1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 37
662 and the goodnes of God, so that they might be saued, to them ye ought to say: and the Goodness of God, so that they might be saved, to them you ought to say: cc dt n1 pp-f np1, av cst pns32 vmd vbi vvn, p-acp pno32 pn22 vmd pc-acp vvi: (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 37
663 sence ye confesse, that God hath done well, to permitte the sinnes of the reprobate, ye can not deny, sense you confess, that God hath done well, to permit the Sins of the Reprobate, you can not deny, n1 pn22 vvb, cst np1 vhz vdn av, pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n-jn, pn22 vmb xx vvi, (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 38
664 but that for thē thei deserue to be dampned. but that for them they deserve to be dampened. cc-acp cst p-acp pno32 pns32 vvb pc-acp vbi vvn. (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 38
665 Ye are also forced to sai, that god dampneth them iustli, •ence that thei haue sinned: You Are also forced to sai, that god dammeth them iustli, •ence that they have sinned: pn22 vbr av vvn p-acp zz, cst n1 vvz pno32 j, av cst pns32 vhb vvn: (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 38
666 God then doth wel to permitte them to sinne, and when they haue sinned, he may iustli damne thē because that voluntarilie thei did sinne, God then does well to permit them to sin, and when they have sinned, he may iustli damn them Because that voluntarily they did sin, np1 av vdz av pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp n1, cc c-crq pns32 vhb vvn, pns31 vmb av-j vvi pno32 p-acp d av-jn pns32 vdd vvi, (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 38
667 and the falte was theires and not Goddes. and the falte was theirs and not God's. cc dt n1 vbds png32 cc xx n2. (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 38
668 Ye can not then complaine you of God, if he dampne you, but are constrained to saie he doeth well. You can not then complain you of God, if he damn you, but Are constrained to say he doth well. pn22 vmb xx av vvi pn22 pp-f np1, cs pns31 vvi pn22, cc-acp vbr vvn pc-acp vvi pns31 vdz av. (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 38
669 And if they saie it is true, but yet it shulde seine vs to be better, And if they say it is true, but yet it should seine us to be better, cc cs pns32 vvb pn31 vbz j, cc-acp av pn31 vmd vvi pno12 pc-acp vbi jc, (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 38
670 and with his greater glorye, if after he were serued of thē, he wold saue them. and with his greater glory, if After he were served of them, he would save them. cc p-acp po31 jc n1, cs c-acp pns31 vbdr vvn pp-f pno32, pns31 vmd vvi pno32. (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 38
671 To these I answere firste that is beste, whiche pleaseth God, & because it pleaseth him to dampne thē, therfore that is beste. To these I answer First that is best, which Pleases God, & Because it Pleases him to damn them, Therefore that is best. p-acp d pns11 vvb ord cst vbz js, r-crq vvz np1, cc c-acp pn31 vvz pno31 pc-acp vvi pno32, av cst vbz js. (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 38
672 Then if God in the end of the life, shuld geue light to all, And so at last euery one shuld conuerte, thei wold do manie more enormious sinnes thē they do. Then if God in the end of the life, should give Light to all, And so At last every one should convert, they would do many more enormous Sins them they do. av cs np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vmd vvi n1 p-acp d, cc av p-acp ord d crd vmd vvi, pns32 vmd vdi d dc j n2 pno32 pns32 vdb. (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 38
673 For the vngodlye wolde saye, we maye do eueri euell, let vs take oure pleasure and liue frelie, without any feare, For the ungodly would say, we may do evey evil, let us take our pleasure and live freely, without any Fear, p-acp dt j vmd vvi, pns12 vmb vdi d j-jn, vvb pno12 vvi po12 n1 cc vvi av-j, p-acp d n1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 38
674 for euery waye in the end we shalbe saued. And for that one onlye sinne is worse thē al the peines of the dampned, for every Way in the end we shall saved. And for that one only sin is Worse them all the pains of the dampened, p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1 pns12 vmb|vbi vvn. cc p-acp d pi av-j n1 vbz jc pno32 d dt n2 pp-f dt vvn, (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 38
675 therfore it is beste, that they be dampned. Therefore it is best, that they be dampened. av pn31 vbz js, cst pns32 vbb vvn. (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 38
676 Theire dampnation serueth also to the electe, in as much as that seruaunte whiche when he seeth iustice done to his felowe seruaunte that before woulde haue strangled hym, knoweth the goodnes of his Lorde, Their damnation serveth also to the elect, in as much as that servant which when he sees Justice done to his fellow servant that before would have strangled him, Knoweth the Goodness of his Lord, po32 n1 vvz av p-acp dt vvi, p-acp c-acp d c-acp cst n1 r-crq c-crq pns31 vvz n1 vdn p-acp po31 n1 n1 cst a-acp vmd vhi vvn pno31, vvz dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 38
677 and the malignitie of the man: and the malignity of the man: cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 38
678 so the electe, by seyng in the dampned the iustice of god, do come to more knowledge of his mercye and iustice, so the elect, by sing in the dampened the Justice of god, do come to more knowledge of his mercy and Justice, av dt vvi, p-acp vvb p-acp dt vvn dt n1 pp-f n1, vdb vvi p-acp dc n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 38
679 and also of theyr owne miserie. and also of their own misery. cc av pp-f po32 d n1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 38
680 God is serued then of the reprobate, to illustreate and setforth his glory, and vseth thē for instrumentes, not only whyle they are in this lyfe, God is served then of the Reprobate, to illustreate and setforth his glory, and uses them for Instruments, not only while they Are in this life, np1 vbz vvn av pp-f dt n-jn, pc-acp vvi cc zz po31 n1, cc vvz pno32 p-acp n2, xx av-j cs pns32 vbr p-acp d n1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 38
681 but in death and in hell. but in death and in hell. cc-acp p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 38
682 His glorie also is more discouered (as Paul wryteth) by hauinge in his great house vessels of golde, of syluer, of wodde, His glory also is more discovered (as Paul writes) by having in his great house vessels of gold, of silver, of wood, po31 n1 av vbz av-dc vvn (c-acp np1 vvz) p-acp vhg p-acp po31 j n1 n2 pp-f n1, pp-f n1, pp-f n1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 38
683 and earth, of mercy, & of wrath. and earth, of mercy, & of wrath. cc n1, pp-f n1, cc pp-f n1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 38
684 But let vs thanke God that he hath elected vs, and praye hym that he geue vs so muche lyght of his goodnes, But let us thank God that he hath elected us, and pray him that he give us so much Light of his Goodness, cc-acp vvb pno12 vvi np1 cst pns31 vhz vvn pno12, cc vvb pno31 cst pns31 vvb pno12 av av-d vvi pp-f po31 n1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 38
685 and so muche feruencie, that althoughe he wold euer be angry wyth vs, not onely we should be content, and so much fervency, that although he would ever be angry with us, not only we should be content, cc av d n1, cst cs pns31 vmd av vbi j p-acp pno12, xx av-j pns12 vmd vbi j, (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 38
686 but that we holde it for a singuler priuiledge, that he wyl vouchsafe in such maner to serue him self of vs, to thende that in euery state, but that we hold it for a singular privilege, that he will vouchsafe in such manner to serve him self of us, to The end that in every state, cc-acp cst pns12 vvb pn31 p-acp dt j n1, cst pns31 vmb vvi p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi pno31 n1 pp-f pno12, p-acp n1 cst p-acp d n1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 38
687 & for euer, we may render him al laude, honour, and glorie, by Iesu Christe oure Lorde. Amen. & for ever, we may render him all laud, honour, and glory, by Iesu Christ our Lord. Amen. cc p-acp av, pns12 vmb vvi pno31 d n1, n1, cc n1, p-acp np1 np1 po12 n1. uh-n. (13) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 38
688 ¶ Wherfore God hathe elected vs: the nynthe Sermon. ¶ Wherefore God hath elected us: the nynthe Sermon. ¶ c-crq np1 vhz vvn pno12: dt ord n1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 19 Image 39
689 IT shuld be no lesse then a very folyshenes, when one entendinge to speake of colores, shuld brynge in the opinion of one that is borne blynd, and not illuminate by miracle. IT should be no less then a very folyshenes, when one intending to speak of colores, should bring in the opinion of one that is born blind, and not illuminate by miracle. pn31 vmd vbi dx av-dc cs dt j n1, c-crq pi vvg pc-acp vvi pp-f fw-la, vmd vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f pi cst vbz vvn j, cc xx vvi p-acp n1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 20 Image 39
690 So is it madnesse in the thinge supernaturall, to alledge the iudgement of them that are not inspired but with naturall vnderstandinge. So is it madness in the thing supernatural, to allege the judgement of them that Are not inspired but with natural understanding. np1 vbz pn31 n1 p-acp dt n1 j, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f pno32 cst vbr xx vvn cc-acp p-acp j n1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 20 Image 39
691 And by aduenture haue talked, of high, hydde & deuine secretes, euen as it hath semed well, in their owne blind and darcke vnderstāding, hauinge therby their eies euer open, to magnifie man. And by adventure have talked, of high, hid & divine secrets, even as it hath seemed well, in their own blind and dark understanding, having thereby their eyes ever open, to magnify man. cc p-acp n1 vhb vvn, pp-f j, vvn cc j-jn n2-jn, av c-acp pn31 vhz vvd av, p-acp po32 d j cc j n1, vhg av po32 n2 av j, pc-acp vvi n1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 20 Image 39
692 Now bicause that of the supernatural matters, ther is so much knowē as is reueled and opened to vs. Therfore lokinge in the holy scriptures, I find that God hath elected vs by Chryste, that is, that God lokinge in the progeny of Adam, saw nothing there that was worthy of our election: Now Because that of the supernatural matters, there is so much known as is revealed and opened to us Therefore looking in the holy Scriptures, I find that God hath elected us by Christ, that is, that God looking in the progeny of Adam, saw nothing there that was worthy of our election: av c-acp d pp-f dt j n2, pc-acp vbz av av-d vvn c-acp vbz vvn cc vvn p-acp pno12 av j-vvg p-acp dt j n2, pns11 vvb cst np1 vhz vvn pno12 p-acp np1, cst vbz, cst np1 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vvd pix a-acp cst vbds j pp-f po12 n1: (14) sermon (DIV2) 20 Image 39
693 but tourninge the regarde to his own goodnes and Christes, in whom he was so wel pleased, that bi him he did electe vs, he therfore chose vs not because we were holie, but turning the regard to his own Goodness and Christ's, in whom he was so well pleased, that by him he did elect us, he Therefore chosen us not Because we were holy, cc-acp vvg dt n1 p-acp po31 d n1 cc npg1, p-acp ro-crq pns31 vbds av av vvn, cst p-acp pno31 pns31 vdd vvi pno12, pns31 av vvd pno12 xx c-acp pns12 vbdr j, (14) sermon (DIV2) 20 Image 39
694 but because we shulde be, so that the deuine grace founde no saintes but made saintes. but Because we should be, so that the divine grace found no Saints but made Saints. cc-acp c-acp pns12 vmd vbi, av cst dt j-jn n1 vvd dx n2 p-acp j-vvn n2. (14) sermon (DIV2) 20 Image 39
695 Therfore did Paule geue thanckes to God, that had made vs mete to the enheritaunce of saintes. Therefore did Paul give thanks to God, that had made us meet to the inheritance of Saints. av vdd np1 vvi n2 p-acp np1, cst vhd vvn pno12 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2. (14) sermon (DIV2) 20 Image 39
696 He chose vs then because it pleased him so, for he loued vs frelie without seinge in vs any thinge, worthy therof. He chosen us then Because it pleased him so, for he loved us freely without sing in us any thing, worthy thereof. pns31 vvd pno12 av c-acp pn31 vvd pno31 av, c-acp pns31 vvd pno12 av-j p-acp vvi p-acp pno12 d n1, j av. (14) sermon (DIV2) 20 Image 39
697 He elected vs (as wryteth Paule) after the decreed purpose of his owne will, to the laud and glory of his fre mercie and not for our worckes. He elected us (as writes Paul) After the decreed purpose of his own will, to the laud and glory of his from mercy and not for our works. pns31 vvd pno12 (c-acp vvz np1) p-acp dt vvn n1 pp-f po31 d n1, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f png31 p-acp n1 cc xx p-acp po12 n2. (14) sermon (DIV2) 20 Image 39
698 So that not bicause we were iuste and worthi in his sighte, he did electe and cal vs, So that not Because we were just and worthy in his sight, he did elect and call us, av cst xx c-acp pns12 vbdr j cc j p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vdd vvi cc vvi pno12, (14) sermon (DIV2) 20 Image 39
699 but (as Paule saieth) bicause he hath elected, therfore he doeth call, iustifie and glorifie vs. In suche sorte, that he willed not the end for the beginninge sake, but (as Paul Saith) Because he hath elected, Therefore he doth call, justify and Glorify us In such sort, that he willed not the end for the begin sake, cc-acp (c-acp np1 vvz) c-acp pns31 vhz vvn, av pns31 vdz vvi, vvi cc vvi pno12 p-acp d n1, cst pns31 vvd xx dt n1 p-acp dt n-vvg n1, (14) sermon (DIV2) 20 Image 39
700 but the beginninge for ye end sake. but the begin for you end sake. cc-acp dt n-vvg p-acp pn22 vvb n1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 20 Image 39
701 He hath saued vs, after Paul not by the worckes that we haue done, but by his mercy. He hath saved us, After Paul not by the works that we have done, but by his mercy. pns31 vhz vvn pno12, c-acp np1 xx p-acp dt n2 cst pns12 vhb vdn, cc-acp p-acp po31 n1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 20 Image 39
702 In a nother place he saieth, yt he hath deliuered and called vs with his holye vocarion not after oure worckes but accordinge to his pourposed mercie, giuen all readie to vs before the creaciō of the world: In a neither place he Saith, that he hath Delivered and called us with his holy vocarion not After our works but according to his purposed mercy, given all ready to us before the creation of the world: p-acp dt av-dx n1 pns31 vvz, pn31 pns31 vhz vvn cc vvn pno12 p-acp po31 j n1 xx p-acp po12 n2 p-acp vvg p-acp po31 j-vvn n1, vvn d j p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (14) sermon (DIV2) 20 Image 39
703 so then, as of the secretes reueled to the litel ones and hidden from the wise and prudent Christe did giue none other cause, so then, as of the secrets revealed to the little ones and hidden from the wise and prudent Christ did give none other cause, av av, c-acp pp-f dt n2-jn vvn p-acp dt j pi2 cc vvn p-acp dt j cc j np1 vdd vvi pi j-jn n1, (14) sermon (DIV2) 20 Image 39
704 but for yt so it pleased the father, so of our electiō there may no nother cause be alleged, but for that so it pleased the father, so of our election there may no neither cause be alleged, cc-acp c-acp pn31 av pn31 vvd dt n1, av pp-f po12 n1 a-acp vmb dx av-dx n1 vbb vvn, (14) sermon (DIV2) 20 Image 39
705 but only because it is the pleasure of God. but only Because it is the pleasure of God. cc-acp av-j c-acp pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 20 Image 39
706 Paule willeth that the purpose that God hath made vs, maye not depende vpon our workes, Paul wills that the purpose that God hath made us, may not depend upon our works, np1 vvz cst dt n1 cst np1 vhz vvn pno12, vmb xx vvb p-acp po12 n2, (14) sermon (DIV2) 20 Image 40
707 because it shulde not be firme as it is, nor we sure, as Christ sayth we are, and Paul also. Because it should not be firm as it is, nor we sure, as christ say we Are, and Paul also. c-acp pn31 vmd xx vbi j c-acp pn31 vbz, ccx pns12 j, c-acp np1 vvz pns12 vbr, cc np1 av. (14) sermon (DIV2) 20 Image 40
708 If thou woldest say, that Paul to the Rom. spake of the eleccion of Iacob & Esau, concerning the fyrst byrth, If thou Wouldst say, that Paul to the Rom. spoke of the election of Iacob & Esau, Concerning the fyrst birth, cs pns21 vmd2 vvi, cst np1 p-acp dt np1 vvd pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 cc np1, vvg dt ord n1, (14) sermon (DIV2) 20 Image 40
709 & not cōcerninge the heauenly inheritaūce, I wold answere that Paule with that trope, dothe declare the maner of the eternal eleccion to paradise, otherwyse the elecciō of Iacob, shuld be in vaine, in the which is sene (touching the thinges of the present life) nothing but calamitie & trouble. & not Concerning the heavenly inheritance, I would answer that Paul with that trope, doth declare the manner of the Eternal election to paradise, otherwise the election of Iacob, should be in vain, in the which is seen (touching the things of the present life) nothing but calamity & trouble. cc xx vvg dt j n1, pns11 vmd vvi cst np1 p-acp d n1, vdz vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp n1, av dt n1 pp-f np1, vmd vbi p-acp j, p-acp dt r-crq vbz vvn (vvg dt n2 pp-f dt j n1) pix p-acp n1 cc n1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 20 Image 40
710 But the principall intente of Paul is to proue that although the carnall Hebrues be not saued, it resteth not therfore, that Iesus is not the Messias, But the principal intent of Paul is to prove that although the carnal Hebrews be not saved, it rests not Therefore, that Iesus is not the Messias, p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1 vbz pc-acp vvi cst cs dt j njp2 vbi xx vvn, pn31 vvz xx av, cst np1 vbz xx dt np1, (14) sermon (DIV2) 20 Image 40
711 for yt the promises were made to ye spiritual hebrues, yt which in faith do imitate & folow Abraham, & they are the elect. for that the promises were made to you spiritual hebrews, that which in faith do imitate & follow Abraham, & they Are the elect. c-acp pn31 dt n2 vbdr vvn p-acp pn22 j n2, pn31 r-crq p-acp n1 vdb vvi cc vvi np1, cc pns32 vbr dt j. (14) sermon (DIV2) 20 Image 40
712 When God also in Mala. sheweth to the Iues that he hath loued thē, because he loued Iacob of whom they descended, and hated Esau: When God also in Mala. shows to the Iues that he hath loved them, Because he loved Iacob of whom they descended, and hated Esau: c-crq np1 av p-acp np1 vvz p-acp dt n2 cst pns31 vhz vvn pno32, c-acp pns31 vvd np1 pp-f ro-crq pns32 vvd, cc vvd np1: (14) sermon (DIV2) 20 Image 40
713 His reason had ben vnuailable if God dyd loue and those by workes. For ye Iewes might haue answered: His reason had been vnuailable if God did love and those by works. For you Iewes might have answered: png31 n1 vhd vbn j cs np1 vdd vvi cc d p-acp n2. p-acp pn22 np2 n1 vhb vvn: (14) sermon (DIV2) 20 Image 40
714 if thou didest loue Iacob & the Hebrues, it was because thou didest forsee their good workes: if thou didst love Iacob & the Hebrews, it was Because thou didst foresee their good works: cs pns21 vdd2 vvi np1 cc dt njp2, pn31 vbds c-acp pns21 vdd2 vvi po32 j n2: (14) sermon (DIV2) 20 Image 40
715 and in lyke case thou wouldest haue done to Esau and the Gentils, if thou haddest foresene any good workes in them. and in like case thou Wouldst have done to Esau and the Gentiles, if thou Hadst foreseen any good works in them. cc p-acp av-j n1 pns21 vmd2 vhi vdn p-acp np1 cc dt n2-j, cs pns21 vhd2 vvn d j n2 p-acp pno32. (14) sermon (DIV2) 20 Image 40
716 But Paule sheweth that the Messias is come also to the gētils, because God geueth his gyftes with out hauinge respecte to workes. But Paul shows that the Messias is come also to the Gentiles, Because God Giveth his Gifts with out having respect to works. p-acp np1 vvz cst dt np1 vbz vvn av p-acp dt n2-j, c-acp np1 vvz po31 n2 p-acp av vhg n1 p-acp n2. (14) sermon (DIV2) 20 Image 40
717 If thou demaund wherfore he hath elected thē? Paul answereth, because it is written: I wyl shew mercy on whom it pleaseth me. If thou demand Wherefore he hath elected them? Paul Answers, Because it is written: I will show mercy on whom it Pleases me. cs pns21 vvb c-crq pns31 vhz vvn pno32? np1 vvz, c-acp pn31 vbz vvn: pns11 vmb vvi n1 p-acp ro-crq pn31 vvz pno11. (14) sermon (DIV2) 20 Image 40
718 Therfore Paule doth inferre and bringe in, that paradise is not his that wyl, nor that runneth or laboreth by hymselfe to get it: Therefore Paul does infer and bring in, that paradise is not his that will, nor that Runneth or Laboureth by himself to get it: av np1 vdz vvi cc vvi p-acp, cst n1 vbz xx po31 d n1, ccx cst vvz cc vvz p-acp px31 pc-acp vvi pn31: (14) sermon (DIV2) 20 Image 40
719 but his that God wyl shewe mercy vnto. but his that God will show mercy unto. cc-acp po31 d n1 vmb vvi n1 p-acp. (14) sermon (DIV2) 20 Image 40
720 He myght also haue answered, that although God hated Esau, before he was borne, & before he dyd sinne, he is not therfore wycked, He might also have answered, that although God hated Esau, before he was born, & before he did sin, he is not Therefore wicked, pns31 vmd av vhi vvn, cst cs np1 vvd np1, c-acp pns31 vbds vvn, cc c-acp pns31 vdd vvi, pns31 vbz xx av j, (14) sermon (DIV2) 20 Image 40
721 for he had hym not in hate or he did forese his wickednes. for he had him not in hate or he did foresee his wickedness. c-acp pns31 vhd pno31 xx p-acp n1 cc pns31 vdd vvi po31 n1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 20 Image 40
722 But he saith that he doth indurate whō he wyl, to set forth the brightnes of his glorie. But he Says that he does indurate whom he will, to Set forth the brightness of his glory. p-acp pns31 vvz cst pns31 vdz j qo-crq pns31 vmb, pc-acp vvi av dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 20 Image 40
723 And to his purpose he doth alledge the example of Pharao. Now tel me howe it is possible that God can forse in vs any good, And to his purpose he does allege the Exampl of Pharaoh. Now tell me how it is possible that God can force in us any good, cc p-acp po31 n1 pns31 vdz vvi dt n1 pp-f np1. av vvb pno11 c-crq pn31 vbz j cst np1 vmb vvi p-acp pno12 d j, (14) sermon (DIV2) 20 Image 40
724 if he determine not to geue it vs? Thou wilt say, he saw that some could vse well frewil, if he determine not to give it us? Thou wilt say, he saw that Some could use well frewil, cs pns31 vvb xx pc-acp vvi pn31 pno12? pns21 vm2 vvi, pns31 vvd cst d vmd vvi av n1, (14) sermon (DIV2) 20 Image 40
725 and some not, therfore he chose the fyrst, and refused the seconde, they coulde not vse it well, wythout hys grace. and Some not, Therefore he chosen the fyrst, and refused the seconde, they could not use it well, without his grace. cc d xx, av pns31 vvd dt ord, cc vvd dt ord, pns32 vmd xx vvi pn31 av, p-acp po31 n1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 20 Image 40
726 Wherefore then dyd he determine to geue that grace of well vsynge to the one and not to the other? Wherefore then did he determine to give that grace of well using to the one and not to the other? c-crq av vdd pns31 vvi pc-acp vvi d n1 pp-f av vvg p-acp dt crd cc xx p-acp dt j-jn? (14) sermon (DIV2) 21 Image 40
727 It behoueth to returne to the deuine wyll, and saie, because it pleased him not: It behooves to return to the divine will, and say, Because it pleased him not: pn31 vvz pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j-jn n1, cc vvb, c-acp pn31 vvd pno31 xx: (14) sermon (DIV2) 22 Image 41
728 for the vsinge wel of fre wil is the effecte and frute and not the cause of election. for the using well of from will is the Effect and fruit and not the cause of election. c-acp dt vvg av pp-f p-acp n1 vbz dt n1 cc n1 cc xx dt n1 pp-f n1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 22 Image 41
729 Peraduenture thou wylte saye, he did determine to geue grace to all, but he sawe that some wold vse it wel and those he chose, Peradventure thou wilt say, he did determine to give grace to all, but he saw that Some would use it well and those he chosen, av pns21 vm2 vvi, pns31 vdd vvi pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp d, cc-acp pns31 vvd cst d vmd vvi pn31 av cc d pns31 vvd, (14) sermon (DIV2) 22 Image 41
730 and some euel, and those he forsoke. and Some evil, and those he forsook. cc d n-jn, cc d pns31 vvd. (14) sermon (DIV2) 22 Image 41
731 But tell me, the vse of that grace is also the gyfte of God, wherfore did he not determine to geue that grace to all, But tell me, the use of that grace is also the gift of God, Wherefore did he not determine to give that grace to all, cc-acp vvb pno11, dt n1 pp-f d n1 vbz av dt n1 pp-f np1, q-crq vdd pns31 xx vvi pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp d, (14) sermon (DIV2) 22 Image 41
732 & also to vse it? Thou muste nedes saie at laste also, because it pleased him not. & also to use it? Thou must needs say At laste also, Because it pleased him not. cc av pc-acp vvi pn31? pns21 vmb av vvi p-acp ord av, c-acp pn31 vvd pno31 xx. (14) sermon (DIV2) 22 Image 41
733 If thou wilt saie, those that vsed it not well, was not because thei lacked the grace to vse it, no more then the other, If thou wilt say, those that used it not well, was not Because they lacked the grace to use it, no more then the other, cs pns21 vm2 vvi, d cst vvd pn31 xx av, vbds xx c-acp pns32 vvd dt n1 pc-acp vvi pn31, av-dx av-dc cs dt n-jn, (14) sermon (DIV2) 22 Image 41
734 but they did not occupye it when they had it, the desalte was theires & not of God, nor of the grace. but they did not occupy it when they had it, the desalte was theirs & not of God, nor of the grace. cc-acp pns32 vdd xx vvi pn31 c-crq pns32 vhd pn31, dt n1 vbds png32 cc xx pp-f np1, ccx pp-f dt n1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 22 Image 41
735 If it were so, we shuld haue wherin to glorye in our selues. If it were so, we should have wherein to glory in our selves. cs pn31 vbdr av, pns12 vmd vhi c-crq pc-acp n1 p-acp po12 n2. (14) sermon (DIV2) 22 Image 41
736 But Paul is in the contrarie, & willeth that to God ought to be rendred all honour and glorye, so as frō him commeth al goodnes. But Paul is in the contrary, & wills that to God ought to be rendered all honour and glory, so as from him comes all Goodness. p-acp np1 vbz p-acp dt n-jn, cc vvz d p-acp np1 vmd pc-acp vbi vvn d n1 cc n1, av c-acp p-acp pno31 vvz d n1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 22 Image 41
737 We might also of our selues, seperate vs frō the reprobate, and so our hope shuld not be al wholy in God, our saluaciō could not be certeine and suer, as Chryst said: We might also of our selves, separate us from the Reprobate, and so our hope should not be all wholly in God, our salvation could not be certain and sure, as Christ said: pns12 vmd av pp-f po12 n2, vvi pno12 p-acp dt n-jn, cc av po12 n1 vmd xx vbi d av-jn p-acp np1, po12 n1 vmd xx vbi j cc j, c-acp np1 vvd: (14) sermon (DIV2) 22 Image 41
738 nor the cause of oure election so hid, as Paule saieth it is, yea fre mercie shulde be no more fre merci, nor the cause of our election so hid, as Paul Saith it is, yea from mercy should be no more from merci, ccx dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 av vvn, p-acp np1 vvz pn31 vbz, uh p-acp n1 vmd vbi dx dc p-acp fw-la, (14) sermon (DIV2) 22 Image 41
739 if we might be saued by worckes and paradise shuld be a rewarde, and not a gyfte cleane agaynst Paule. if we might be saved by works and paradise should be a reward, and not a gift clean against Paul. cs pns12 vmd vbi vvn p-acp n2 cc n1 vmd vbi dt n1, cc xx dt n1 av-j p-acp np1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 22 Image 41
740 The Hebrues dyd mo warckes thē the gentils, and neuertheles he did chose the gentils, and reproued the Iewes, that soughte to be iustified by theyr workes. The Hebrews did more warckes them the Gentiles, and nevertheless he did chosen the Gentiles, and reproved the Iewes, that sought to be justified by their works. dt njp2 vdd dc n2 pno32 dt n2-j, cc av pns31 vdd vvi dt n2-j, cc vvd dt np2, cst vvd pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po32 n2. (14) sermon (DIV2) 22 Image 41
741 God from the beginning for sawe in vs nothing but repugnancie and rebelliō agaynst his grace, being by the sinne of Adam, the children of ire, proue, and enclined to all euyl. God from the beginning for saw in us nothing but repugnancy and rebellion against his grace, being by the sin of Adam, the children of ire, prove, and inclined to all evil. np1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp vvd p-acp pno12 pix cc-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp po31 n1, vbg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n2 pp-f n1, vvb, cc vvd p-acp d n-jn. (14) sermon (DIV2) 22 Image 41
742 Paule calleth our elecciō, the eleccion of fre mercye. Dauid sayth: he saued me, because he loued me, and because it pleased him. Paul calls our election, the election of from mercy. David say: he saved me, Because he loved me, and Because it pleased him. np1 vvz po12 n1, dt n1 pp-f p-acp n1. np1 vvz: pns31 vvd pno11, c-acp pns31 vvd pno11, cc c-acp pn31 vvd pno31. (14) sermon (DIV2) 22 Image 41
743 He saueth then his electe because he delitethe in them, and distributeth his mercy, after his owne wyl. He Saveth then his elect Because he delitethe in them, and distributeth his mercy, After his own will. pns31 vvz av po31 vvi c-acp pns31 vvz p-acp pno32, cc vvz po31 n1, p-acp po31 d n1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 22 Image 41
744 Thē he hath begotten vs voluntarily by mere mercye, and not by our workes: Them he hath begotten us voluntarily by mere mercy, and not by our works: cs pns31 vhz vvn pno12 av-jn p-acp j n1, cc xx p-acp po12 n2: (14) sermon (DIV2) 22 Image 41
745 so that the.xij. Apostels dyd not chose Christe, but he chose thē to the Apostleship. so that the xij Apostles did not chosen Christ, but he chosen them to the Apostleship. av cst dt crd np1 vdd xx vvi np1, cc-acp pns31 vvd pno32 p-acp dt n1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 22 Image 41
746 So we be not they that haue chosen God to saue vs, but God is he that hathe chosen vs to saluacion. So we be not they that have chosen God to save us, but God is he that hath chosen us to salvation. av pns12 vbb xx pns32 d vhb vvn np1 pc-acp vvi pno12, cc-acp np1 vbz pns31 cst vhz vvn pno12 p-acp n1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 22 Image 41
747 Euen as Paul was called withoute workes by free mercy, because it pleased God: so he was elected to shewe his mercie, and the aboundaunt ryches of his glorie. Eve as Paul was called without works by free mercy, Because it pleased God: so he was elected to show his mercy, and the aboundaunt riches of his glory. np1 p-acp np1 vbds vvn p-acp n2 p-acp j n1, c-acp pn31 vvd np1: av pns31 vbds vvn pc-acp vvi po31 n1, cc dt j n2 pp-f po31 n1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 22 Image 41
748 It is humilitie it selfe, to beleue that we are chosen by grace. Thys opinion geueth al glory to God, and to vs only confusion. It is humility it self, to believe that we Are chosen by grace. This opinion Giveth all glory to God, and to us only confusion. pn31 vbz n1 pn31 n1, pc-acp vvi cst pns12 vbr vvn p-acp n1. d n1 vvz d n1 p-acp np1, cc p-acp pno12 j n1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 22 Image 41
749 And because we can not erre in glorifiyng to much the fre mercie and bountie of God, And Because we can not err in glorifying to much the from mercy and bounty of God, cc c-acp pns12 vmb xx vvi p-acp vvg p-acp d dt p-acp n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, (14) sermon (DIV2) 22 Image 41
750 and abatinge the pryde of man. and abating the pride of man. cc vvg dt n1 pp-f n1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 22 Image 42
751 Therfore it is most sure, yea, although it stode not wyth the holye scriptures, as it doth. Therefore it is most sure, yea, although it stood not with the holy Scriptures, as it does. av pn31 vbz av-ds j, uh, cs pn31 vvd xx p-acp dt j n2, c-acp pn31 vdz. (14) sermon (DIV2) 22 Image 42
752 And the more it displeaseth the carnal man, because it cōfoundeth al hys glorye, so much the more it is pleasing to the spiritual, And the more it displeaseth the carnal man, Because it confoundeth all his glory, so much the more it is pleasing to the spiritual, cc dt av-dc pn31 vvz dt j n1, c-acp pn31 vvz d po31 n1, av av-d dt av-dc pn31 vbz vvg p-acp dt j, (14) sermon (DIV2) 22 Image 42
753 because it magnifieth God, Christ, his fre mercy, & the gospel. Because it magnifieth God, christ, his from mercy, & the gospel. c-acp pn31 vvz np1, np1, po31 p-acp n1, cc dt n1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 22 Image 42
754 And to say my opinion, it pleaseth me best, to be all wholy in the hande of God. And to say my opinion, it Pleases me best, to be all wholly in the hand of God. cc pc-acp vvi po11 n1, pn31 vvz pno11 av-js, pc-acp vbi d av-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 22 Image 42
755 Yea if mine elecciō were in my custodie, I wolde (if I myght) render it vnto God, in whose hand, it must of force be better, and more sure. Yea if mine election were in my custody, I would (if I might) render it unto God, in whose hand, it must of force be better, and more sure. uh cs po11 n1 vbdr p-acp po11 n1, pns11 vmd (cs pns11 vmd) n1 pn31 p-acp np1, p-acp rg-crq n1, pn31 vmb pp-f n1 vbb jc, cc av-dc j. (14) sermon (DIV2) 22 Image 42
756 Yea woe to vs if in the least point it did depend vpō our selues. Yea woe to us if in the least point it did depend upon our selves. uh n1 p-acp pno12 cs p-acp dt ds n1 pn31 vdd vvi p-acp po12 n2. (14) sermon (DIV2) 22 Image 42
757 Se then what becommeth of them that imagine (although falsely) that it dependith only vpon the goodly workes that they do, to make thē selues elected again, wher on ye other partie, yu shalt se, that those which with lyuely faith, beleue to be by the mere mercy of God, See then what becomes of them that imagine (although falsely) that it dependith only upon the goodly works that they do, to make them selves elected again, where on you other party, thou shalt see, that those which with lively faith, believe to be by the mere mercy of God, vvi av q-crq vvz pp-f pno32 cst vvb (cs av-j) cst pn31 vvz av-j p-acp dt j n2 cst pns32 vdb, pc-acp vvi pno32 n2 vvn av, c-crq p-acp pn22 j-jn n1, pns21 vm2 vvi, cst d r-crq p-acp j n1, vvb pc-acp vbi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, (14) sermon (DIV2) 22 Image 42
758 and by the death of Christe, in the number of the electe, and sonnes of God (for that they fele in Christe, and by the death of Christ, in the number of the elect, and Sons of God (for that they feel in Christ, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt vvi, cc n2 pp-f np1 (p-acp cst pns32 vvb p-acp np1, (14) sermon (DIV2) 22 Image 42
759 and by Christ, the greate charitie of God,) are by strength of the spirite and loue, forced to do worckes to bee wondered at: and by christ, the great charity of God,) Are by strength of the Spirit and love, forced to do works to be wondered At: cc p-acp np1, dt j n1 pp-f np1,) vbr p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1, vvd pc-acp vdi n2 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp: (14) sermon (DIV2) 22 Image 42
760 not seruile, for they see them selues heyres, but the worckes of a sonne, sincere and pure to the glorie of their lyuely father, beynge preuented by loue. not servile, for they see them selves Heirs, but the works of a son, sincere and pure to the glory of their lively father, being prevented by love. xx j, c-acp pns32 vvb pno32 n2 n2, cc-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, j cc j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 j n1, vbg vvn p-acp n1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 22 Image 42
761 If thou wouldeste beleue, we are not worthye to be so elected by free mercye, I woulde aunswere, If thou Wouldst believe, we Are not worthy to be so elected by free mercy, I would answer, cs pns21 vmd2 vvi, pns12 vbr xx j pc-acp vbi av vvn p-acp j n1, pns11 vmd vvi, (14) sermon (DIV2) 23 Image 42
762 neyther that Chryste shoulde suffer for vs vpon the Crosse, but dyd he not therfore die? Christe hathe not elected vs, neither that Christ should suffer for us upon the Cross, but did he not Therefore die? Christ hath not elected us, dx d np1 vmd vvi p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1, cc-acp vdd pns31 xx av vvi? np1 vhz xx vvn pno12, (14) sermon (DIV2) 23 Image 42
763 because we were worthy therof, but for the glorie of his goodnes: Because we were worthy thereof, but for the glory of his Goodness: c-acp pns12 vbdr j av, cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1: (14) sermon (DIV2) 23 Image 42
764 The cause of oure eleccion is not then to bee soughte, but at the diuine wyll. The cause of our election is not then to be sought, but At the divine will. dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 vbz xx av pc-acp vbi vvn, cc-acp p-acp dt j-jn n1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 23 Image 42
765 Of the reprobate, I entende not to dispute, wherefore God hath cast them of, because it is neyther nedefull to vs, nor profitable to knowe. Of the Reprobate, I intend not to dispute, Wherefore God hath cast them of, Because it is neither needful to us, nor profitable to know. pp-f dt n-jn, pns11 vvb xx pc-acp vvi, c-crq np1 vhz vvn pno32 pp-f, c-acp pn31 vbz dx j p-acp pno12, ccx j pc-acp vvi. (14) sermon (DIV2) 24 Image 42
766 It serueth to humble vs, and to knowe better the greate goodnesse of God, that wee are elected by his grace, and not by our workes. It serveth to humble us, and to know better the great Goodness of God, that we Are elected by his grace, and not by our works. pn31 vvz pc-acp vvi pno12, cc pc-acp vvi av-jc dt j n1 pp-f np1, cst pns12 vbr vvn p-acp po31 n1, cc xx p-acp po12 n2. (14) sermon (DIV2) 24 Image 42
767 The christiane ought to beleue to be one of the chosen, and it ought to suffise hym to haue Christe for his booke, in the which he seeth hym selfe electe, The christian ought to believe to be one of the chosen, and it ought to suffice him to have Christ for his book, in the which he sees him self elect, dt njp vmd pc-acp vvi pc-acp vbi crd pp-f dt j-vvn, cc pn31 vmd pc-acp vvi pno31 pc-acp vhi np1 p-acp po31 n1, p-acp dt r-crq pns31 vvz pno31 n1 vvi, (14) sermon (DIV2) 25 Image 42
768 and to knowe that that apperteineth to hym. and to know that that appertaineth to him. cc pc-acp vvi d cst vvz p-acp pno31. (14) sermon (DIV2) 25 Image 42
769 And althoughe Paule to the Romanes spake a worde therof, it was but incidently or by the way, And although Paul to the Romans spoke a word thereof, it was but incidently or by the Way, cc cs np1 p-acp dt njp2 vvd dt n1 av, pn31 vbds cc-acp av-j cc p-acp dt n1, (14) sermon (DIV2) 25 Image 42
770 for it doth apeare it was not his principal insēt to seke the cause wherfore God dothe reprobate and caste them of. for it does appear it was not his principal insent to seek the cause Wherefore God doth Reprobate and cast them of. c-acp pn31 vdz vvi pn31 vbds xx po31 j-jn vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1 c-crq np1 vdz vvi cc vvd pno32 pp-f. (14) sermon (DIV2) 25 Image 42
771 It is inoughe for vs to thynke yt the omnipotencie of God, beyng infinite, hath neither limites nor bōdes, therfore may he do with his creatures with out contradiccion: It is enough for us to think that the omnipotency of God, being infinite, hath neither Limits nor bonds, Therefore may he do with his creatures with out contradiction: pn31 vbz av-d p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi pn31 dt n1 pp-f np1, vbg j, vhz dx n2 ccx n2, av vmb pns31 vdi p-acp po31 n2 p-acp av n1: (14) sermon (DIV2) 25 Image 43
772 and the deuine wyl may do of them, determine and wyll al that, that with hys whole power he maye do, beynge the whole ruler, and the divine will may do of them, determine and will all that, that with his Whole power he may do, being the Whole ruler, cc dt j-jn n1 vmb vdi pp-f pno32, vvb cc vmb d d, cst p-acp po31 j-jn n1 pns31 vmb vdi, vbg dt j-jn n1, (14) sermon (DIV2) 25 Image 43
773 and necessarily most ryght in all hys wyll, yea the very ryghteousnes it selfe. and necessarily most right in all his will, yea the very righteousness it self. cc av-j av-ds j-jn p-acp d po31 n1, uh dt j n1 pn31 n1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 25 Image 43
774 Wherfore honoringe the bryght and lyghte iudgementes of God, let vs beleue that God dothe not condempne, Wherefore honouring the bright and Light Judgments of God, let us believe that God doth not condemn, c-crq vvg dt j cc vvi n2 pp-f np1, vvb pno12 vvi cst np1 vdz xx vvi, (14) sermon (DIV2) 25 Image 43
775 but wyth iust and irreprehēsible counsayle, albe it the iustice of his iudgementes be to vs incomprehensible, and that none is in hell, but by hys owne wyckednes: but with just and irreprehensible counsel, albe it the Justice of his Judgments be to us incomprehensible, and that none is in hell, but by his own wickedness: cc-acp p-acp j cc j n1, cs pn31 dt n1 pp-f po31 n2 vbb p-acp pno12 j, cc d pi vbz p-acp n1, cc-acp p-acp po31 d n1: (14) sermon (DIV2) 25 Image 43
776 Our office is then to humble vs, and cōtent vs in the diuine wil, reknowledgyng that we be not worthy, Our office is then to humble us, and content us in the divine will, reacknwoledging that we be not worthy, po12 n1 vbz av pc-acp vvi pno12, cc n1 pno12 p-acp dt j-jn n1, n1 cst pns12 vbb xx j, (14) sermon (DIV2) 25 Image 43
777 althoughe we fuffer all punishment, to set forth the brightnes of the glori of god, to whom, although we fuffer all punishment, to Set forth the brightness of the glori of god, to whom, cs pns12 vvb d n1, pc-acp vvi av dt n1 pp-f dt fw-la pp-f n1, p-acp ro-crq, (14) sermon (DIV2) 25 Image 43
778 for al his workes, is due all honoure, laude and glorye by Iesus Christe oure Lorde. Amen. for all his works, is due all honour, laud and glory by Iesus Christ our Lord. Amen. p-acp d po31 n2, vbz j-jn d n1, n1 cc n1 p-acp np1 np1 po12 n1. uh-n. (14) sermon (DIV2) 25 Image 43
779 Whether the electe cā be damned or not: the.x. Sermon Whither the elect can be damned or not: the x Sermon cs dt vvi vmb vbi vvn cc xx: dt crd n1 (15) sermon (DIV2) 25 Image 43
780 AS it is writtē, god seeth frō the beginninge and for euer al thynges, and hath of all, certeyne and infallible science, AS it is written, god sees from the begin and for ever all things, and hath of all, certain and infallible science, p-acp pn31 vbz vvn, n1 vvz p-acp dt n-vvg cc p-acp av d n2, cc vhz pp-f d, j cc j n1, (15) sermon (DIV2) 26 Image 43
781 & particularlye knoweth hys electe, theyr lyfe and their end. & particularly Knoweth his elect, their life and their end. cc av-j vvz po31 vvi, po32 n1 cc po32 n1. (15) sermon (DIV2) 26 Image 43
782 So then as God, by the necessitie of his beinge cannot be corrupted, neither diminishe nor augment, beyng infinite and wythout ende, So then as God, by the necessity of his being cannot be corrupted, neither diminish nor augment, being infinite and without end, av av c-acp np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 vbg vmbx vbi vvn, av-dx vvi ccx vvi, vbg j cc p-acp n1, (15) sermon (DIV2) 26 Image 43
783 nor be altered, beyng most simple and pure, nor chaunge place, beynge vnmeasurable, fyllyng al places: nor be altered, being most simple and pure, nor change place, being unmeasurable, filling all places: ccx vbi vvn, vbg av-ds j cc j, ccx vvi n1, vbg j, vvg d n2: (15) sermon (DIV2) 26 Image 43
784 so also maye not his determinacions be chaunged: so also may not his determinations be changed: av av vmb xx po31 n2 vbb vvn: (15) sermon (DIV2) 26 Image 43
785 neither by ignoraunce for lacke of foresight and consideracion, neither for defaulte of power, since he can not be letted or weakened, nor his wyl resisted. neither by ignorance for lack of foresight and consideration, neither for default of power, since he can not be letted or weakened, nor his will resisted. av-dx p-acp n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, av-d p-acp n1 pp-f n1, c-acp pns31 vmb xx vbi vvn cc vvn, ccx po31 n1 vvd. (15) sermon (DIV2) 26 Image 43
786 Neyther may he chaunge by malyce, or for want of plētiful goodnes, for his purposes are moste good and fyrme. Neither may he change by malice, or for want of plentiful Goodness, for his Purposes Are most good and firm. av-dx vmb pns31 vvi p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1 pp-f j n1, p-acp po31 n2 vbr av-ds j cc j. (15) sermon (DIV2) 26 Image 43
787 God then is immutable in all his doynges, chaungeth not as chyldren, nor lyke olde men, but as Dauid saith: God then is immutable in all his doings, changeth not as children, nor like old men, but as David Says: np1 av vbz j p-acp d po31 n2-vdg, vvz xx p-acp n2, ccx av-j j n2, cc-acp c-acp np1 vvz: (15) sermon (DIV2) 26 Image 43
788 The counsayl of the Lord shal stande for euer: The counsel of the Lord shall stand for ever: dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp av: (15) sermon (DIV2) 26 Image 43
789 that must nedes be that god hath determined, neither is it in our power to chaunge his purpose, disturbe the diuine counsayles, destroye diuine ordinaunces, that must needs be that god hath determined, neither is it in our power to change his purpose, disturb the divine Counsels, destroy divine ordinances, cst vmb av vbi d n1 vhz vvn, av-dx vbz pn31 p-acp po12 n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1, vvi dt j-jn n2, vvi j-jn n2, (15) sermon (DIV2) 26 Image 44
790 nor lette hys wyll, whych is Empresse, and owres of the hand mayden. Therfore what God wylleth, muste bee, and not yt he must wyl after our phantasie. nor let his will, which is Empress, and owres of the hand maiden. Therefore what God willeth, must be, and not that he must will After our fantasy. ccx vvi po31 n1, r-crq vbz n1, cc png12 pp-f dt n1 n1. av q-crq np1 vvz, vmb vbi, cc xx pn31 pns31 vmb n1 p-acp po12 n1. (15) sermon (DIV2) 26 Image 44
791 Nowe because we are not to be elected, but (as Paul wryteth) God hath elected vs, Now Because we Are not to be elected, but (as Paul writes) God hath elected us, av c-acp pns12 vbr xx pc-acp vbi vvn, p-acp (c-acp np1 vvz) n1 vhz vvn pno12, (15) sermon (DIV2) 26 Image 44
792 before the constitucion of the worlde, and is in his determinacions immutable, it is of force therefore to be as he hath determined. before the constitution of the world, and is in his determinations immutable, it is of force Therefore to be as he hath determined. c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc vbz p-acp po31 n2 j, pn31 vbz pp-f n1 av pc-acp vbi c-acp pns31 vhz vvn. (15) sermon (DIV2) 26 Image 44
793 So likewyse he seeth and knoweth all thynges frome the begynnyng, wyth certeine & infallible knowledge: So likewise he sees and Knoweth all things from the beginning, with certain & infallible knowledge: av av pns31 vvz cc vvz d n2 p-acp dt n1, p-acp j cc j n1: (15) sermon (DIV2) 26 Image 44
794 it is therefore necessitie that, that bee, whyche he hath foreseene, or elles it muste nedes be that God may chaunge, it is Therefore necessity that, that bee, which he hath foreseen, or Else it must needs be that God may change, pn31 vbz av n1 cst, cst n1, r-crq pns31 vhz vvn, cc av pn31 vmb av vbi d n1 vmb vvi, (15) sermon (DIV2) 26 Image 44
795 and that of oure lyfe and ende he hathe no perfecte knoweledge, but a doubtful opinion, wherin also he may be beguiled, and that of our life and end he hath no perfect knowledge, but a doubtful opinion, wherein also he may be beguiled, cc d pp-f po12 n1 cc n1 pns31 vhz dx vvi n1, cc-acp dt j n1, c-crq av pns31 vmb vbi vvn, (15) sermon (DIV2) 26 Image 44
796 and that saying were a most wyckednes. and that saying were a most wickedness. cc d vvg vbdr dt av-ds n1. (15) sermon (DIV2) 26 Image 44
797 Thou wylte saye to me, thou arte deceyued in imaginynge that aboue is tyme, and succession of tyme, Thou wilt say to me, thou art deceived in imagining that above is time, and succession of time, pns21 vm2 vvi p-acp pno11, pns21 vb2r vvn p-acp vvg cst p-acp vbz n1, cc n1 pp-f n1, (15) sermon (DIV2) 26 Image 44
798 and that God hathe foreseene and determined all that is yet to be, so that hys determinacion and knoweledge is already passed, in suche sorte, that he can not otherwayes knowe, and that God hath foreseen and determined all that is yet to be, so that his determination and knowledge is already passed, in such sort, that he can not otherways know, cc cst np1 vhz vvn cc vvn d cst vbz av pc-acp vbi, av cst po31 n1 cc n1 vbz av vvn, p-acp d n1, cst pns31 vmb xx av vvi, (15) sermon (DIV2) 26 Image 44
799 nor wyl, without his chaunge whiche is impossible. nor will, without his change which is impossible. ccx vmb, p-acp po31 n1 r-crq vbz j. (15) sermon (DIV2) 26 Image 44
800 And therfore thou iudgeeste it necessitie, that all that come to passe, whiche he hathe foreseene and determined. And Therefore thou iudgeeste it necessity, that all that come to pass, which he hath foreseen and determined. cc av pns21 vv2 pn31 n1, cst d cst vvb pc-acp vvi, r-crq pns31 vhz vvn cc vvn. (15) sermon (DIV2) 26 Image 44
801 But it is not so, for aboue there is no ende or succession of tyme, nyght nor daye, But it is not so, for above there is no end or succession of time, night nor day, p-acp pn31 vbz xx av, c-acp p-acp pc-acp vbz dx n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, n1 ccx n1, (15) sermon (DIV2) 26 Image 44
802 neyther was nor shall be, as there is here vnderneth the heauens, ther is onlie all the presente tyme, neither was nor shall be, as there is Here underneath the heavens, there is only all the present time, dx vbds ccx vmb vbi, c-acp pc-acp vbz av p-acp dt n2, pc-acp vbz av-j d dt j n1, (15) sermon (DIV2) 26 Image 44
803 and onlye one moste clere daye of one inseperable instaunte, the whyche by hys eternitie extendeth to the succession and processe of all tyme. and only one most clear day of one inseparable instant, the which by his eternity extendeth to the succession and process of all time. cc av-j crd av-ds j n1 pp-f crd j n-jn, dt r-crq p-acp po31 n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1. (15) sermon (DIV2) 26 Image 44
804 And I answere, that I knowe ryght well, that to God euery thing is presente, And I answer, that I know right well, that to God every thing is present, cc pns11 vvb, cst pns11 vvb j-jn av, cst p-acp np1 d n1 vbz j, (15) sermon (DIV2) 26 Image 44
805 although beyng vnder thys celestial Sphere, where is folowynge of time to make vs better vnderstand, we vse with Paule to saye he hathe elected vs: although being under this celestial Sphere, where is following of time to make us better understand, we use with Paul to say he hath elected us: cs vbg p-acp d j n1, q-crq vbz vvg pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi pno12 vvi vvi, pns12 vvb p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi pns31 vhz vvn pno12: (15) sermon (DIV2) 26 Image 44
806 but tell me, doest thou beleue that the eleccion of those that are in thys presente lyfe, but tell me, dost thou believe that the election of those that Are in this present life, cc-acp vvb pno11, vd2 pns21 vvi cst dt n1 pp-f d cst vbr p-acp d j n1, (15) sermon (DIV2) 26 Image 44
807 and lyke wyse those that shall be, is nowe in beynge in effecte and present before God, or not. and like wise those that shall be, is now in being in Effect and present before God, or not. cc av-j j d cst vmb vbi, vbz av p-acp vbg p-acp n1 cc j p-acp np1, cc xx. (15) sermon (DIV2) 26 Image 44
808 If thou sayest no, thē shal it neuer be, for wt him is no time to come. If thou Sayest no, them shall it never be, for with him is no time to come. cs pns21 vv2 dx, pno32 vmb pn31 av-x vbi, c-acp p-acp pno31 vbz dx n1 pc-acp vvi. (15) sermon (DIV2) 27 Image 44
809 If thou sai yea, then maye it not be wythoute mutacion in God, sence thou graunteste it once to be. If thou sai yea, then may it not be without mutation in God, sense thou graunteste it once to be. cs pns21 zz uh, av vmb pn31 xx vbi p-acp n1 p-acp np1, n1 pns21 vv2 pn31 a-acp pc-acp vbi. (15) sermon (DIV2) 27 Image 44
810 If thou wouldest saye it myght be no beynge, yet it coulde not be not beynge, If thou Wouldst say it might be no being, yet it could not be not being, cs pns21 vmd2 vvi pn31 vmd vbi dx vbg, av pn31 vmd xx vbi xx vbg, (15) sermon (DIV2) 28 Image 44
811 but in the instaunt of the Godhead, in whych thou graunteste all thynges to bee, but in the instant of the Godhead, in which thou graunteste all things to be, cc-acp p-acp dt n-jn pp-f dt n1, p-acp r-crq pns21 vv2 d n2 pc-acp vbi, (15) sermon (DIV2) 28 Image 44
812 for as muche as aboue is no succession or course of tyme, and so in that selfe instaunt indiuisible, thou woldest haue it possible, not to be any being and yet a beyng: for as much as above is no succession or course of time, and so in that self instant indivisible, thou Wouldst have it possible, not to be any being and yet a being: c-acp c-acp d c-acp a-acp vbz dx n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, cc av p-acp d n1 j-jn j, pns21 vmd2 vhi pn31 j, xx pc-acp vbi d n1 cc av pns31 vbg: (15) sermon (DIV2) 28 Image 44
813 for asmuch as it is not so. for as as it is not so. c-acp av c-acp pn31 vbz xx av. (15) sermon (DIV2) 28 Image 44
814 Therfore if thou consent that God (I saye not hath sene) but doth se and determine all thynges, sence that God is immutable, Therefore if thou consent that God (I say not hath seen) but does see and determine all things, sense that God is immutable, av cs pns21 vvb cst np1 (pns11 vvb xx vhz vvn) cc-acp vdz vvi cc vvi d n2, n1 cst np1 vbz j, (15) sermon (DIV2) 28 Image 45
815 and his science infallible, & that ther is no course of tyme, by all meanes, and his science infallible, & that there is no course of time, by all means, cc po31 n1 j, cc cst pc-acp vbz dx n1 pp-f n1, p-acp d n2, (15) sermon (DIV2) 28 Image 45
816 lykewyse it is to bee sayde, that, that must nedes be, which God wyth perfect infallible knowledge doth for see, and stedfastly determine. likewise it is to be said, that, that must needs be, which God with perfect infallible knowledge does for see, and steadfastly determine. av pn31 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn, cst, cst vmb av vbi, r-crq np1 p-acp j j n1 vdz p-acp vvi, cc av-j vvi. (15) sermon (DIV2) 28 Image 45
817 Because that (if wyth God there were any time past) euē as that coulde not, not be whiche God had foresene by his infallible prescience, and immutably determined: Because that (if with God there were any time passed) even as that could not, not be which God had foreseen by his infallible prescience, and immutably determined: p-acp d (cs p-acp np1 a-acp vbdr d n1 vvn) av c-acp cst vmd xx, xx vbi r-crq np1 vhd vvn p-acp po31 j n1, cc av-j vvn: (15) sermon (DIV2) 28 Image 45
818 no more can that thing not be, which he doth presently se and determine. no more can that thing not be, which he does presently see and determine. av-dx av-dc vmb d n1 xx vbi, r-crq pns31 vdz av-j vvi cc vvi. (15) sermon (DIV2) 28 Image 45
819 Thou wylte say, I graunt that al that shal be, which God doth forese and ordeine, Thou wilt say, I grant that all that shall be, which God does foresee and ordain, pns21 vm2 vvi, pns11 vvb cst d cst vmb vbi, r-crq np1 vdz vvi cc vvi, (15) sermon (DIV2) 28 Image 45
820 and so God shall not be beguiled, nor yet chaunge, but yet neuertheles it myghte be ye cōtrary, although it shal neuer be. and so God shall not be beguiled, nor yet change, but yet nevertheless it might be the contrary, although it shall never be. cc av np1 vmb xx vbi vvn, ccx av n1, cc-acp av av pn31 vmd vbi dt n-jn, cs pn31 vmb av-x vbi. (15) sermon (DIV2) 28 Image 45
821 But thou seest not howe thou art deceiued, thou graūtest that al the electe shal be saued, neuerthelesse thou sayest they may be dampned: But thou See not how thou art deceived, thou grantest that all the elect shall be saved, nevertheless thou Sayest they may be dampened: p-acp pns21 vv2 xx c-crq pns21 vb2r vvn, pns21 vv2 cst d dt vvi vmb vbi vvn, av pns21 vv2 pns32 vmb vbi vvn: (15) sermon (DIV2) 28 Image 45
822 And wherto serueth this, may be, if in effect they shall not be dampned. Therfore this argueth but in wordes, it is curiouse and vnprofitable. And whereto serveth this, may be, if in Effect they shall not be dampened. Therefore this argue but in words, it is curious and unprofitable. cc c-crq vvz d, vmb vbi, cs p-acp n1 pns32 vmb xx vbi vvn. av d vvz cc-acp p-acp n2, pn31 vbz j cc j-u. (15) sermon (DIV2) 28 Image 45
823 Nowe, as if thou woldest graunte that an elect could be damned, thou shuldest be forced to saye that God maye chaunge. Now, as if thou Wouldst grant that an elect could be damned, thou Shouldst be forced to say that God may change. av, c-acp cs pns21 vmd2 vvi d dt n-vvn vmd vbi vvn, pns21 vmd2 vbi vvn pc-acp vvi cst np1 vmb vvi. (15) sermon (DIV2) 28 Image 45
824 Therfore thou sayest, that all may be saued, which argueth yet that the electe may be dāned, and so thou muste nedes confesse, that God may also be beguiled, Therefore thou Sayest, that all may be saved, which argue yet that the elect may be damned, and so thou must needs confess, that God may also be beguiled, av pns21 vv2, cst d vmb vbi vvn, r-crq vvz av cst dt vvi vmb vbi vvn, cc av pns21 vmb av vvi, cst np1 vmb av vbi vvn, (15) sermon (DIV2) 28 Image 45
825 & vari in his ordinaunce, which is impossible. That the elect then may be dampned, it is a thynge false, hereticall, and vnpossible: & vari in his Ordinance, which is impossible. That the elect then may be dampened, it is a thing false, heretical, and unpossible: cc fw-la p-acp po31 n1, r-crq vbz j. cst dt n-vvn av vmb vbi vvn, pn31 vbz dt n1 j, j, cc j-u: (15) sermon (DIV2) 28 Image 45
826 it can not be verefied by no sentence compound nor deriued, sence that in God cā be no mutaciō nor successiō Therfore if he be elect, he must nedes be saued, it can not be verified by no sentence compound nor derived, sense that in God can be no mutation nor succession Therefore if he be elect, he must needs be saved, pn31 vmb xx vbi vvn p-acp dx n1 n1 ccx vvn, n1 cst p-acp np1 vmb vbi dx n1 ccx n1 av cs pns31 vbb j, pns31 vmb av vbi vvn, (15) sermon (DIV2) 28 Image 45
827 and it must nedes be sayd, that the eleccion of them that shall be saued (I wyll not say hath ben but standyng in that eternitie) is in beynge because that if it were not nowe, it shulde not be hereafter, sence there neither is, and it must needs be said, that the election of them that shall be saved (I will not say hath been but standing in that eternity) is in being Because that if it were not now, it should not be hereafter, sense there neither is, cc pn31 vmb av vbi vvn, cst dt n1 pp-f pno32 cst vmb vbi vvn (pns11 vmb xx vvi vhz vbn p-acp vvg p-acp d n1) vbz p-acp vbg p-acp cst cs pn31 vbdr xx av, pn31 vmd xx vbi av, n1 a-acp d vbz, (15) sermon (DIV2) 28 Image 45
828 nor can be with God, but alway the present tyme. nor can be with God, but always the present time. ccx vmb vbi p-acp np1, cc-acp av dt j n1. (15) sermon (DIV2) 28 Image 45
829 Then God hauinge in his diuine mynde geuen vs paradise frome the beginninge, and when he geueth neuer repēteth (as Paule writeth) it is of necessitie to saye that the electe be saued. Then God having in his divine mind given us paradise from the begin, and when he Giveth never Repenteth (as Paul Writeth) it is of necessity to say that the elect be saved. av np1 vhg p-acp po31 j-jn n1 vvn pno12 n1 p-acp dt n-vvg, cc c-crq pns31 vvz av-x vvz (c-acp np1 vvz) pn31 vbz pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi cst dt vvi vbi vvn. (15) sermon (DIV2) 28 Image 45
830 Paule writeth that the eleccion of God is firme, and the diuine purposes stedfaste, and that the Lorde knoweth his wyth perfect infallible knoweledge, which ought to be to vs a sure foundacion, whereupon we maye stablyshe vndoubted fayth of our saluaciō. Paul Writeth that the election of God is firm, and the divine Purposes steadfast, and that the Lord Knoweth his with perfect infallible knowledge, which ought to be to us a sure Foundation, whereupon we may stablish undoubted faith of our salvation. np1 vvz cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz j, cc dt j-jn n2 j, cc cst dt n1 vvz po31 p-acp j j n1, r-crq vmd pc-acp vbi p-acp pno12 dt j n1, c-crq pns12 vmb vvi j n1 pp-f po12 n1. (15) sermon (DIV2) 28 Image 45
831 To this purpose Paule sayd, that those that God hathe knowen for his, and therfore elected & purposed to saue them, those he hathe predestinate to be conformable to the Image of his sonne, To this purpose Paul said, that those that God hath known for his, and Therefore elected & purposed to save them, those he hath predestinate to be conformable to the Image of his son, p-acp d n1 np1 vvd, cst d cst np1 vhz vvn p-acp png31, cc av vvn cc vvd pc-acp vvi pno32, d pns31 vhz j pc-acp vbi j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (15) sermon (DIV2) 28 Image 46
832 and those, hauynge them after created, he doth call wyth an inwarde callynge, in suche sorte, that they answere agayne, and those, having them After created, he does call with an inward calling, in such sort, that they answer again, cc d, vhg pno32 p-acp vvn, pns31 vdz vvi p-acp dt j n1, p-acp d n1, cst pns32 vvb av, (15) sermon (DIV2) 28 Image 46
833 for because they are the sōnes of God, therfore they heare hys voyce, and beleue by beynge ordeyned to eternall lyfe. for Because they Are the Sons of God, Therefore they hear his voice, and believe by being ordained to Eternal life. c-acp c-acp pns32 vbr dt n2 pp-f np1, av pns32 vvb po31 n1, cc vvi p-acp vbg vvn p-acp j n1. (15) sermon (DIV2) 28 Image 46
834 Yea he draweth them, and geueth them a newe herte, and these that he calleth he iustifieth, he geueth them Christe, Yea he draws them, and Giveth them a new heart, and these that he calls he Justifieth, he Giveth them Christ, uh pns31 vvz pno32, cc vvz pno32 dt j n1, cc d cst pns31 vvz pns31 vvz, pns31 vvz pno32 np1, (15) sermon (DIV2) 28 Image 46
835 and the lyghte of him, faythe, hope, and charitie, and all other christiane vertues apparelynge them, he dothe enrich them wyth many gyftes, treasures, and the Light of him, faith, hope, and charity, and all other christian Virtues apparelling them, he doth enrich them with many Gifts, treasures, cc dt n1 pp-f pno31, n1, vvb, cc n1, cc d j-jn njp n2 vvg pno32, pns31 vdz vvi pno32 p-acp d n2, n2, (15) sermon (DIV2) 28 Image 46
836 and graces, & afterward doth happely glorifie thē. and graces, & afterwards does happily Glorify them. cc n2, cc av vdz av-j vvi pno32. (15) sermon (DIV2) 28 Image 46
837 Therefore from the fyrste to the laste it foloweth, that the electe must nedes be saued. Paule added and sayd: Therefore from the First to the laste it Followeth, that the elect must needs be saved. Paul added and said: av p-acp dt ord p-acp dt ord pn31 vvz, cst dt vvi vmb av vbi vvn. np1 vvd cc vvd: (15) sermon (DIV2) 28 Image 46
838 if God be wyth vs, who can be agaynste vs: if God be with us, who can be against us: cs np1 vbb p-acp pno12, r-crq vmb vbi p-acp pno12: (15) sermon (DIV2) 28 Image 46
839 meanyng, if God hath elected vs, and determined to saue vs, he beynge omnipotente, and hath taken vpon hym thys enterprise to saue vs, who shal let hym? Yea he would haue sayde, no man, meaning, if God hath elected us, and determined to save us, he being omnipotent, and hath taken upon him this enterprise to save us, who shall let him? Yea he would have said, no man, n1, cs np1 vhz vvn pno12, cc vvd pc-acp vvi pno12, pns31 vbg j, cc vhz vvn p-acp pno31 d n1 pc-acp vvi pno12, r-crq vmb vvi pno31? uh pns31 vmd vhi vvn, dx n1, (15) sermon (DIV2) 28 Image 46
840 because that Christe sayde, none can take them out of the handes of my father: Because that Christ said, none can take them out of the hands of my father: c-acp cst np1 vvd, pix vmb vvi pno32 av pp-f dt n2 pp-f po11 n1: (15) sermon (DIV2) 28 Image 46
841 it happeneth not to God as to man, whyche manye tymes dothe wyll a thynge, seketh and canne not fynde, as the Hebrewes, whyche sought theyr saluacion, it Happeneth not to God as to man, which many times doth will a thing, seeketh and can not find, as the Hebrews, which sought their salvation, pn31 vvz xx p-acp np1 c-acp p-acp n1, r-crq d n2 vdz n1 dt n1, vvz cc vmb xx vvi, p-acp dt njpg2, r-crq vvd po32 n1, (15) sermon (DIV2) 28 Image 46
842 and coulde not atchieue it, and that because they soughte it not by Christe, by fre mercy, and could not achieve it, and that Because they sought it not by Christ, by from mercy, cc vmd xx vvi pn31, cc d c-acp pns32 vvd pn31 xx p-acp np1, p-acp p-acp n1, (15) sermon (DIV2) 28 Image 46
843 nor by faythe, but by workes. nor by faith, but by works. ccx p-acp n1, p-acp p-acp n2. (15) sermon (DIV2) 28 Image 46
844 It is not so wyth God, because that he, when he wylleth any thynge, it commeth to passe, It is not so with God, Because that he, when he willeth any thing, it comes to pass, pn31 vbz xx av p-acp np1, c-acp cst pns31, c-crq pns31 vvz d n1, pn31 vvz pc-acp vvi, (15) sermon (DIV2) 28 Image 46
845 and his eleccion (as writeth Paule) commeth to effecte. and his election (as Writeth Paul) comes to Effect. cc po31 n1 (c-acp vvz np1) vvz p-acp n1. (15) sermon (DIV2) 28 Image 46
846 Moreouer God hath geuen his electe to Chryste, and draweth them to hym, and those that go to hym drawen of the father, he chaseth not awaye, as hym selfe sayde: Moreover God hath given his elect to Christ, and draws them to him, and those that go to him drawn of the father, he chases not away, as him self said: av np1 vhz vvn po31 vvi p-acp np1, cc vvz pno32 p-acp pno31, cc d cst vvb p-acp pno31 vvn pp-f dt n1, pns31 vvz xx av, c-acp pno31 n1 vvd: (15) sermon (DIV2) 28 Image 46
847 he loseth them not, but knoweth them for hys shepe, he calleth them to hym, they heare hys voyce, he prayeth for them moste effectuously, and is euer hearde. he loses them not, but Knoweth them for his sheep, he calls them to him, they hear his voice, he Prayeth for them most effectuously, and is ever heard. pns31 vvz pno32 xx, cc-acp vvz pno32 p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vvz pno32 p-acp pno31, pns32 vvb po31 n1, pns31 vvz p-acp pno32 av-ds av-j, cc vbz av vvn. (15) sermon (DIV2) 28 Image 46
848 For them he shed hys bloude, and gaue his lyfe, euen as for them onely he was sente, For them he shed his blood, and gave his life, even as for them only he was sent, p-acp pno32 pns31 vvd po31 n1, cc vvd po31 n1, av c-acp p-acp pno32 av-j pns31 vbds vvn, (15) sermon (DIV2) 28 Image 46
849 and came into the world, to them he dothe manifeste God, geueth them lyfe, and maketh them happy. and Come into the world, to them he doth manifest God, Giveth them life, and makes them happy. cc vvd p-acp dt n1, p-acp pno32 pns31 vdz j np1, vvz pno32 n1, cc vv2 pno32 j. (15) sermon (DIV2) 28 Image 46
850 They are then in good handes, beynge in Christes, out of the whyche none shall take them, as hym selfe hath sayde. They Are then in good hands, being in Christ's, out of the which none shall take them, as him self hath said. pns32 vbr av p-acp j n2, vbg p-acp npg1, av pp-f dt r-crq pix vmb vvi pno32, c-acp pno31 n1 vhz vvn. (15) sermon (DIV2) 28 Image 46
851 They may peryshe that are the sonnes of perdicion, as Iudas, but not the chyldren of eleccion. They may perish that Are the Sons of perdition, as Iudas, but not the children of election. pns32 vmb vvi cst vbr dt n2 pp-f n1, c-acp np1, cc-acp xx dt n2 pp-f n1. (15) sermon (DIV2) 28 Image 46
852 The elect are sure, for ther was neuer none of them that peryshed nor neuer shal, The elect Are sure, for there was never none of them that perished nor never shall, dt n-vvn vbr j, c-acp pc-acp vbds av-x pi pp-f pno32 cst vvd cc av-x vmb, (15) sermon (DIV2) 28 Image 46
853 yea it is vnpossible, for christ speakyng of the false prophets which shuld be in the kyngdome of Antichrist, sayde they shoulde seduce the verye electe, yea it is unpossible, for Christ speaking of the false Prophets which should be in the Kingdom of Antichrist, said they should seduce the very elect, uh pn31 vbz j, p-acp np1 vvg pp-f dt j n2 r-crq vmd vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vvd pns32 vmd vvi dt j vvi, (15) sermon (DIV2) 28 Image 46
854 if it were possible, for to shewe that it was not possible, yea for theyre sakes, those dayes shall be shortened. if it were possible, for to show that it was not possible, yea for their sakes, those days shall be shortened. cs pn31 vbdr j, c-acp pc-acp vvi cst pn31 vbds xx j, uh p-acp pns32|vbr n2, d n2 vmb vbi vvn. (15) sermon (DIV2) 28 Image 46
855 Al that God hath wrought and shall worke is for his electe, for whome he dyd create the world, All that God hath wrought and shall work is for his elect, for whom he did create the world, d cst np1 vhz vvn cc vmb vvi vbz p-acp po31 vvi, p-acp ro-crq pns31 vdd vvi dt n1, (15) sermon (DIV2) 29 Image 47
856 & preserue the same, sente Christe into the worlde, and wylled that for them he shulde dye vpon the crosse, & preserve the same, sent Christ into the world, and willed that for them he should die upon the cross, cc vvi dt d, vvn np1 p-acp dt n1, cc vvd cst p-acp pno32 pns31 vmd vvi p-acp dt n1, (15) sermon (DIV2) 29 Image 47
857 for them he hath most speciall care. for them he hath most special care. p-acp pno32 pns31 vhz av-ds j n1. (15) sermon (DIV2) 29 Image 47
858 If God made suche accompt of the Hebrues, that to thend their name shoulde not be forgotten on the earth, he dyd ordeine, that if the fyrste brother died wythout chylde, the second was bounde to rayse vp sede to his brother: If God made such account of the Hebrews, that to The end their name should not be forgotten on the earth, he did ordain, that if the First brother died without child, the second was bound to raise up seed to his brother: cs np1 vvd d n1 pp-f dt njp2, cst pc-acp vvi po32 n1 vmd xx vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, pns31 vdd vvi, cst cs dt ord n1 vvd p-acp n1, dt ord vbds vvn pc-acp vvi a-acp n1 p-acp po31 n1: (15) sermon (DIV2) 29 Image 47
859 thinkest thou yt he wil not make rekening of his elect whose names are written in heauen? Yea, I wyll thou know, that although Christe be he, by whose meanes al ye elect are saued, neuerthelesse not by his impotencie, beyng geuen to hym all power, Thinkest thou that he will not make reckoning of his elect whose names Are written in heaven? Yea, I will thou know, that although Christ be he, by whose means all you elect Are saved, nevertheless not by his impotency, being given to him all power, vv2 pns21 pn31 pns31 vmb xx vvi n-vvg pp-f po31 j-vvn rg-crq n2 vbr vvn p-acp n1? uh, pns11 vmb pns21 vvi, cst cs np1 vbi pns31, p-acp rg-crq n2 d pn22 vvb vbr vvn, av xx p-acp po31 n1, vbg vvn p-acp pno31 d n1, (15) sermon (DIV2) 29 Image 47
860 but because the thynge of it selfe is impossible. Christ can not saue a reprobate, nor damne an electe. but Because the thing of it self is impossible. christ can not save a Reprobate, nor damn an elect. cc-acp c-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31 n1 vbz j. np1 vmb xx vvi dt n-jn, ccx vvi dt vvi. (15) sermon (DIV2) 29 Image 47
861 Nowe muche lesse is it in our power, if we be electe, to dampne our selues, Now much less is it in our power, if we be elect, to damn our selves, av d dc vbz pn31 p-acp po12 n1, cs pns12 vbb vvi, pc-acp vvi po12 n2, (15) sermon (DIV2) 29 Image 47
862 or if we be reprobate to saue our selues, yet ought we not to cease to worke wel, or if we be Reprobate to save our selves, yet ought we not to cease to work well, cc cs pns12 vbb j-jn pc-acp vvi po12 n2, av vmd pns12 xx pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi av, (15) sermon (DIV2) 29 Image 47
863 because that if we are sure to be dampned, we are yet bound euery way, for his infinite goodnes, moste hyghly to honour hym. Because that if we Are sure to be dampened, we Are yet bound every Way, for his infinite Goodness, most highly to honour him. c-acp cst cs pns12 vbr j pc-acp vbi vvn, pns12 vbr av vvn d n1, p-acp po31 j n1, av-ds av-j pc-acp vvi pno31. (15) sermon (DIV2) 29 Image 47
864 Let vs then geue thankes to god that hath not only by mere mercy elected vs for hys, Let us then give thanks to god that hath not only by mere mercy elected us for his, vvb pno12 av vvi n2 p-acp n1 cst vhz xx av-j p-acp j n1 vvn pno12 p-acp po31, (15) sermon (DIV2) 29 Image 47
865 but to thende we myght be sure of oure saluacion, hath ordeined that oure dampnacion shal not lye in our owne power (beynge his electe) and with thys geueth vs suche grace, that we may in this present lyfe, render hym all laude, honour, but to The end we might be sure of our salvation, hath ordained that our damnation shall not lie in our own power (being his elect) and with this Giveth us such grace, that we may in this present life, render him all laud, honour, cc-acp p-acp n1 pns12 vmd vbi j pp-f po12 n1, vhz vvn d po12 n1 vmb xx vvi p-acp po12 d n1 (vbg png31 vvi) cc p-acp d vvz pno12 d n1, cst pns12 vmb p-acp d j n1, vvb pno31 d n1, n1, (15) sermon (DIV2) 29 Image 47
866 and glorye, by Iesus Christ our Lorde. Amen. and glory, by Iesus christ our Lord. Amen. cc n1, p-acp np1 np1 po12 n1. uh-n. (15) sermon (DIV2) 29 Image 47
867 Whether God do agrauate, harden and blynd the hertes of men or not, and in what maner: the eleuenth Sermon. Whither God do aggravate, harden and blind the herts of men or not, and in what manner: the Eleventh Sermon. cs np1 vdb vvi, vvi cc vvi dt n2 pp-f n2 cc xx, cc p-acp r-crq n1: dt ord n1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 29 Image 47
868 IT is read in the holye scriptures, that God put in Saula wicked spirite to vexe hym and a liyng spirite in the mouth of the Prophets to beguyl Achab, IT is read in the holy Scriptures, that God put in Saul wicked Spirit to vex him and a lying Spirit in the Mouth of the prophets to beguyl Ahab, pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt j n2, cst np1 vvd p-acp np1 j n1 pc-acp vvi pno31 cc dt vvg n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 p-acp n1 np1, (16) sermon (DIV2) 30 Image 47
869 & that by Sathā he moued ye hert of Dauid to nūber the people against his precept. & that by Sathā he moved you heart of David to number the people against his precept. cc cst p-acp np1 pns31 vvd pn22 n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1 dt n1 p-acp po31 n1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 30 Image 47
870 And moreouer he doth harden, blynde, and make grosse the hertes of persons, and geueth them ouer in to a peruerse mynd. And moreover he does harden, blind, and make gross the herts of Persons, and Giveth them over in to a perverse mind. cc av pns31 vdz vvi, j, cc vvi j dt n2 pp-f n2, cc vvz pno32 a-acp p-acp p-acp dt j n1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 30 Image 47
871 And Paul wryteth, that he hath shut vp al men in vnbelief & sinne. And Paul writes, that he hath shut up all men in unbelief & sin. cc np1 vvz, cst pns31 vhz vvn a-acp d n2 p-acp n1 cc n1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 30 Image 47
872 And although many helde for vngodlines thys maner of speaking, & therfore thei do not onli abstain frō pronoūcinge such lyke wordes, And although many held for ungodliness this manner of speaking, & Therefore they do not only abstain from pronouncing such like words, cc cs d vvd p-acp n1 d n1 pp-f vvg, cc av pns32 vdb xx av-j vvi p-acp vvg d av-j n2, (16) sermon (DIV2) 30 Image 47
873 but also go about to expoūd & make thē better, emēdinge them, forcinge them selues to brynge them after their phātasie, to suche a way, yt they haue a kynde of godlines therin. but also go about to expound & make them better, emendinge them, forcing them selves to bring them After their fantasy, to such a Way, that they have a kind of godliness therein. cc-acp av vvb a-acp pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno32 av-jc, vvg pno32, vvg pno32 n2 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp po32 n1, p-acp d dt n1, pn31 pns32 vhi dt n1 pp-f n1 av. (16) sermon (DIV2) 30 Image 49
874 And I thinke they are moued to do this, to thende that of these thinges men should not take occasion to thynke that God were the cause of synne, And I think they Are moved to do this, to The end that of these things men should not take occasion to think that God were the cause of sin, cc pns11 vvb pns32 vbr vvn pc-acp vdi d, p-acp n1 cst pp-f d n2 n2 vmd xx vvi n1 pc-acp vvi cst np1 vbdr dt n1 pp-f n1, (16) sermon (DIV2) 30 Image 49
875 or els to imagine wyth the Maniches to be.ii. first beginnings, the one good, cause of the good, the other euel, cause of the euell. or Else to imagine with the Maniches to be ii First beginnings, the one good, cause of the good, the other evil, cause of the evil. cc av pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pc-acp vbi crd ord n2, dt crd j, n1 pp-f dt j, dt j-jn n-jn, n1 pp-f dt j-jn. (16) sermon (DIV2) 30 Image 49
876 Neuertheles I wyll not, ought not, may not wyll to be more holye then God, that speaketh in holye scriptures. Nevertheless I will not, ought not, may not will to be more holy then God, that speaks in holy Scriptures. av pns11 vmb xx, vmd xx, vmb xx n1 pc-acp vbi av-dc j cs np1, cst vvz p-acp j n2. (16) sermon (DIV2) 30 Image 49
877 And it is more wickednes to wyl to correct the longe of the holy gost, And it is more wickedness to will to correct the long of the holy ghost, cc pn31 vbz dc n1 p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi dt av-j pp-f dt j n1, (16) sermon (DIV2) 30 Image 49
878 because that none speaketh nor can speake more circūspectlye then he, nor with greater thyrst of our saluacion, wt the zeale and honour of God. Because that none speaks nor can speak more circumspectly then he, nor with greater thirst of our salvation, with the zeal and honour of God. c-acp d pi vvz ccx vmb vvi av-dc av-j cs pns31, ccx p-acp jc n1 pp-f po12 n1, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 30 Image 49
879 Wyth al this euery one ought to knowe that we are the cause of synne and not God: With all this every one ought to know that we Are the cause of sin and not God: p-acp d d d crd vmd pc-acp vvi cst pns12 vbr dt n1 pp-f n1 cc xx np1: (16) sermon (DIV2) 30 Image 49
880 yea it can not be thought, that God is a God, if it be not thought that he is wythout faulte, wythout euell, infinitely good and iust. yea it can not be Thought, that God is a God, if it be not Thought that he is without fault, without evil, infinitely good and just. uh pn31 vmb xx vbi vvn, cst np1 vbz dt n1, cs pn31 vbb xx vvn cst pns31 vbz p-acp n1, p-acp j-jn, av-j j cc j. (16) sermon (DIV2) 30 Image 49
881 Therfore as to vs is due all confusion, ignominie, dishonor, reproche and euel, so to God all honor, laude, and glorye. Therefore as to us is due all confusion, ignominy, dishonour, reproach and evil, so to God all honour, laud, and glory. av c-acp p-acp pno12 vbz av-jn d n1, n1, n1, n1 cc n-jn, av p-acp np1 d n1, vvb, cc n1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 30 Image 49
882 It is not euel then to pronoūce these wordes, in the maner that they are wryttē, saiyng that God doth agrauate, harden, It is not evil then to pronounce these words, in the manner that they Are written, saying that God does aggravate, harden, pn31 vbz xx av-jn av pc-acp vvi d n2, p-acp dt n1 cst pns32 vbr vvn, vvg cst np1 vdz vvi, vvi, (16) sermon (DIV2) 30 Image 49
883 and blynde, but it is good. and blind, but it is good. cc j, cc-acp pn31 vbz j. (16) sermon (DIV2) 30 Image 49
884 Thou wylte saye, tell me how these wordes are to be vnderstande, that God dothe harden, blynde, and suche lyke: Thou wilt say, tell me how these words Are to be understand, that God doth harden, blind, and such like: pns21 vm2 vvi, vvb pno11 c-crq d n2 vbr pc-acp vbi vvi, cst np1 vdz vvi, j, cc d av-j: (16) sermon (DIV2) 31 Image 49
885 so that therby I may not take any occasion of offēce. so that thereby I may not take any occasion of offence. av cst av pns11 vmb xx vvi d n1 pp-f n1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 31 Image 49
886 I aunswere, that after the opinion of some, God doth harden, and so blynde the herte of a person, in as muche as he foreseeth and forepreacheth his hardenes, I answer, that After the opinion of Some, God does harden, and so blind the heart of a person, in as much as he Foreseeth and forepreacheth his hardens, pns11 vvb, cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f d, np1 vdz vvi, cc av j dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp c-acp d c-acp pns31 vvb cc vvz po31 n1, (16) sermon (DIV2) 31 Image 49
887 as he did forese and foresaye the obstinacie of Pharao. as he did foresee and foresay the obstinacy of Pharaoh. c-acp pns31 vdd vvi cc vvb dt n1 pp-f np1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 31 Image 49
888 But knowe thou, that when he sayde to Moses, I wyll harden the hert of Pharao, he wold not onelie say, I foresee that he wyll be hard herted, But know thou, that when he said to Moses, I will harden the heart of Pharaoh, he would not only say, I foresee that he will be hard herted, cc-acp vvb pns21, cst c-crq pns31 vvd p-acp np1, pns11 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, pns31 vmd xx av-j vvi, pns11 vvb cst pns31 vmb vbi av-j vvn, (16) sermon (DIV2) 31 Image 49
889 and I tell it the before, for then the wordes whiche he he spake after, shoulde not haue agreed therwith, whyche were: and I tell it the before, for then the words which he he spoke After, should not have agreed therewith, which were: cc pns11 vvb pn31 av p-acp, c-acp cs dt n2 r-crq pns31 pns31 vvd a-acp, vmd xx vhi vvn av, r-crq vbdr: (16) sermon (DIV2) 31 Image 49
890 for to shewe my power, that my name maye be declared throwghout the whole worlde. for to show my power, that my name may be declared throwghout the Whole world. c-acp pc-acp vvi po11 n1, cst po11 n1 vmb vbi vvn n1 dt j-jn n1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 31 Image 49
891 But wyth those wordes he threatened to punyshe hym, as it is read, that he punished mo people for theyr sinnes, wyth blynding them, hardenynge them, with lettyng them do after theyr desyres of theyr owne hertes, geuinge them ouer into a frowarde mynde, in passions and shamefull effectes. But with those words he threatened to Punish him, as it is read, that he punished more people for their Sins, with blinding them, hardening them, with letting them do After their Desires of their own herts, giving them over into a forward mind, in passion and shameful effects. cc-acp p-acp d n2 pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi pno31, c-acp pn31 vbz vvn, cst pns31 vvd dc n1 p-acp po32 n2, p-acp vvg pno32, vvg pno32, p-acp vvg pno32 vdi p-acp po32 n2 pp-f po32 d n2, vvg pno32 a-acp p-acp dt j n1, p-acp n2 cc j n2. (16) sermon (DIV2) 32 Image 49
892 Therefore there are some whyche saye, that God manye tymes dothe harden and blynde sinners, Therefore there Are Some which say, that God many times doth harden and blind Sinners, av a-acp vbr d r-crq vvb, cst np1 d n2 vdz vvi cc j n2, (16) sermon (DIV2) 33 Image 49
893 when sufferyng, yea geuing them prosperitie, and distributinge his mercy and benefites, when they oughte to open theyr eyes to so greate benignities of hym, when suffering, yea giving them Prosperity, and distributing his mercy and benefits, when they ought to open their eyes to so great benignities of him, c-crq vvg, uh vvg pno32 n1, cc vvg po31 n1 cc n2, c-crq pns32 vmd pc-acp vvi po32 n2 p-acp av j n2 pp-f pno31, (16) sermon (DIV2) 33 Image 50
894 and be inuited therby to repent and chaūge theyr lyfe, they, of this bountie of God take occasion to become worse, euery daye more blynde and indurate. and be invited thereby to Repent and change their life, they, of this bounty of God take occasion to become Worse, every day more blind and indurate. cc vbi vvn av pc-acp vvi cc vvi po32 n1, pns32, pp-f d n1 pp-f np1 vvb n1 pc-acp vvi av-jc, d n1 av-dc j cc j. (16) sermon (DIV2) 33 Image 50
895 But I saye that the vertue and also the vice standeth not in prosperitie nor yet in aduersitie, But I say that the virtue and also the vice Stands not in Prosperity nor yet in adversity, p-acp pns11 vvb cst dt n1 cc av dt n1 vvz xx p-acp n1 ccx av p-acp n1, (16) sermon (DIV2) 33 Image 50
896 but in the men them selues. but in the men them selves. cc-acp p-acp dt n2 pno32 n2. (16) sermon (DIV2) 33 Image 50
897 So that as to the electe euerye thing worketh to saluacion, and by the speciall grace that they haue of God serue hym in aduersitie as in prosperitie: So that as to the elect every thing works to salvation, and by the special grace that they have of God serve him in adversity as in Prosperity: av cst a-acp p-acp dt vvi d n1 vvz p-acp n1, cc p-acp dt j n1 cst pns32 vhb pp-f np1 vvi pno31 p-acp n1 c-acp p-acp n1: (16) sermon (DIV2) 33 Image 50
898 so to the reprobate, euery thyng serueth contrarye, & hurteth, yet by theyr defaltes as not only prosperitie & aduersitie, so to the Reprobate, every thing serveth contrary, & hurteth, yet by their defaults as not only Prosperity & adversity, av p-acp dt n-jn, d n1 vvz j-jn, cc vvz, av p-acp po32 n2 c-acp xx av-j n1 cc n1, (16) sermon (DIV2) 33 Image 50
899 but also the preachinge of the Gospel, and the miracles do hurt and hynder them. but also the preaching of the Gospel, and the Miracles do hurt and hinder them. cc-acp av dt vvg pp-f dt n1, cc dt n2 vdb vvi cc vvi pno32. (16) sermon (DIV2) 33 Image 50
900 Therfore Paule sayd, that as to the electe, Christ was the odour of lyfe, so to the reprobat, he was ye odour of death. Therefore Paul said, that as to the elect, christ was the odour of life, so to the Reprobate, he was the odour of death. av np1 vvd, cst c-acp p-acp dt vvi, np1 vbds dt n1 pp-f n1, av p-acp dt n1, pns31 vbds dt n1 pp-f n1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 33 Image 50
901 It is nedeful then to say that God doth harden and blynde the hertes of the reprobate, not because he geueth thē aduersitie or prosperitie, It is needful then to say that God does harden and blind the herts of the Reprobate, not Because he Giveth them adversity or Prosperity, pn31 vbz j av pc-acp vvi cst np1 vdz vvi cc j dt n2 pp-f dt n-jn, xx c-acp pns31 vvz pno32 n1 cc n1, (16) sermon (DIV2) 33 Image 50
902 nor because he suffereth them, and sheweth them many benefites, but for that he geueth them not grace to vse them, nor Because he suffers them, and shows them many benefits, but for that he Giveth them not grace to use them, ccx c-acp pns31 vvz pno32, cc vvz pno32 d n2, cc-acp c-acp cst pns31 vvz pno32 xx vvi pc-acp vvi pno32, (16) sermon (DIV2) 33 Image 50
903 and the commoditie therof, to the glory of God: and the commodity thereof, to the glory of God: cc dt n1 av, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: (16) sermon (DIV2) 33 Image 50
904 It may be truly saide that he dothe harden and blynde the hertes of the sinners, It may be truly said that he doth harden and blind the herts of the Sinners, pn31 vmb vbi av-j vvd cst pns31 vdz vvi cc j dt n2 pp-f dt n2, (16) sermon (DIV2) 33 Image 50
905 when he taketh from them, or geueth them not his grace, nor the vnderstandynge of his wyll, wyl, when he Takes from them, or Giveth them not his grace, nor the understanding of his will, will, c-crq pns31 vvz p-acp pno32, cc vvz pno32 xx po31 n1, ccx dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, n1, (16) sermon (DIV2) 33 Image 50
906 because that in such case, it is force that man remayne blynd and indurate, and that euery thynge serue them, to the dishonor of god, wher as if they had that inward grace euen of theyr synnes, they should take occasion to honour hym. Because that in such case, it is force that man remain blind and indurate, and that every thing serve them, to the dishonour of god, where as if they had that inward grace even of their Sins, they should take occasion to honour him. c-acp cst p-acp d n1, pn31 vbz n1 cst n1 vvi j cc j, cc cst d n1 vvi pno32, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, c-crq c-acp cs pns32 vhd d j n1 av pp-f po32 n2, pns32 vmd vvi n1 pc-acp vvi pno31. (16) sermon (DIV2) 33 Image 50
907 God doth blynd men, whē withdrawyng his lyght, he hydeth his face, and as Moses was vailed, God does blind men, when withdrawing his Light, he Hideth his face, and as Moses was veiled, np1 vdz vvi n2, c-crq vvg po31 vvi, pns31 vvz po31 n1, cc p-acp np1 vbds vvn, (16) sermon (DIV2) 33 Image 50
908 so spredeth he the vaile of ignoraunce ouer the herte of the reprobate: so spreadeth he the veil of ignorance over the heart of the Reprobate: av vvz pns31 dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n-jn: (16) sermon (DIV2) 33 Image 50
909 so that god in withdrawinge the lyght of his grace, blindeth the hertes of infidels, in such sorte, that not only the gospel is hyd from them (as Paul writeth) and they erre, so that god in withdrawing thee Light of his grace, blinds the herts of Infidels, in such sort, that not only the gospel is hid from them (as Paul Writeth) and they err, av d n1 p-acp vvg pno32 vvi pp-f po31 n1, vvz dt n2 pp-f n2, p-acp d n1, cst xx av-j dt n1 vbz vvd p-acp pno32 (c-acp np1 vvz) cc pns32 vvb, (16) sermon (DIV2) 33 Image 50
910 but standyng in that darckenes, they can not beleue. but standing in that darkness, they can not believe. cc-acp vvg p-acp d n1, pns32 vmb xx vvi. (16) sermon (DIV2) 33 Image 50
911 And so also doth he harden, not for that he geueth prosperitie or aduersitie (of the which the electe also are partakers) nor because he withdraweth not the grace, And so also does he harden, not for that he Giveth Prosperity or adversity (of the which the elect also Are partakers) nor Because he withdraweth not the grace, cc av av vdz pns31 vvi, xx p-acp cst pns31 vvz n1 cc n1 (pp-f dt r-crq av vvi av vbr n2) ccx c-acp pns31 vvz xx dt n1, (16) sermon (DIV2) 33 Image 50
912 but the swetenes and the sensuall felyng therof, of the which many saintes wer voyde: but the sweetness and the sensual feeling thereof, of the which many Saints were void: cc-acp dt n1 cc dt j n-vvg av, pp-f dt r-crq d n2 vbdr j: (16) sermon (DIV2) 33 Image 50
913 nor yet for that he moueth their hertes to euell, or cause in them any obstinacie or euell qualitie: nor yet for that he moves their herts to evil, or cause in them any obstinacy or evil quality: ccx av p-acp cst pns31 vvz po32 n2 p-acp j-jn, cc n1 p-acp pno32 d n1 cc j-jn n1: (16) sermon (DIV2) 33 Image 50
914 but only in wythdrawyng hys grace, which molifieth a herte of stone and maketh it fleshe, it is of necessitie yt the hert remain hardened. but only in withdrawing his grace, which mollifieth a heart of stone and makes it Flesh, it is of necessity that the heart remain hardened. p-acp j p-acp vvg po31 n1, r-crq vvz dt n1 pp-f n1 cc vv2 pn31 n1, pn31 vbz pp-f n1 pn31 dt n1 vvb vvn. (16) sermon (DIV2) 33 Image 50
915 And so lykewyse he chaseth awai the sinner, whē he doth not cal hym, & draw him to him before. And so likewise he chases Away the sinner, when he does not call him, & draw him to him before. cc av av pns31 vvz n1 dt n1, c-crq pns31 vdz xx vvi pno31, cc vvi pno31 p-acp pno31 a-acp. (16) sermon (DIV2) 33 Image 50
916 Yet for all this god sinneth not, for he is not holdē nor bōde to geue vs this grace, he may hardē & molifie after his owne pleasure, Yet for all this god Sinneth not, for he is not held nor bond to give us this grace, he may harden & mollify After his own pleasure, av p-acp d d n1 vvz xx, c-acp pns31 vbz xx vvn ccx n1 pc-acp vvi pno12 d n1, pns31 vmb vvi cc vvi p-acp po31 d n1, (16) sermon (DIV2) 33 Image 51
917 yea the sinner meriteth not onlye to be punished with payne and priuacion of paradise, but also wyth priuacion of his grace: yea the sinner merits not only to be punished with pain and privation of paradise, but also with privation of his grace: uh dt n1 vvz xx av-j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, cc-acp av p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n1: (16) sermon (DIV2) 33 Image 51
918 and that this is true, iudge, if God had kylled Pharao, when he caused all the Hebrues chyldren to be caste into the floude: and that this is true, judge, if God had killed Pharaoh, when he caused all the Hebrews children to be cast into the flood: cc cst d vbz j, n1, cs np1 vhd vvn np1, c-crq pns31 vvd d dt njp2 n2 p-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1: (16) sermon (DIV2) 33 Image 51
919 woldest thou haue sayd that god had bene vniuste? Surely no. Wouldst thou have said that god had be unjust? Surely no. vmd2 pns21 vhi vvn d n1 vhd vbn j? np1 av-dx. (16) sermon (DIV2) 33 Image 51
920 And yet if then he had died, he had ben damned, and remained obstinat for euer. And yet if then he had died, he had been damned, and remained obstinate for ever. cc av cs av pns31 vhd vvn, pns31 vhd vbn vvn, cc vvd j p-acp av. (16) sermon (DIV2) 33 Image 51
921 Wherfore myght not god execute iustlye, the same sentence, as concerning blyndyng and hardening, vpon others, wyth wythdrawinge hys grace? And on the other partie (as they are preserued) that shal be not amisse to preserue him in life for a few mo daies to be serued of hym, Wherefore might not god execute justly, the same sentence, as Concerning blinding and hardening, upon Others, with wythdrawinge his grace? And on the other party (as they Are preserved) that shall be not amiss to preserve him in life for a few more days to be served of him, q-crq vmd xx n1 vvi av-j, dt d n1, c-acp vvg vvg cc vvg, p-acp n2-jn, p-acp vvg po31 n1? cc p-acp dt j-jn n1 (c-acp pns32 vbr vvn) cst vmb vbi xx av pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp n1 p-acp dt d dc n2 pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f pno31, (16) sermon (DIV2) 33 Image 51
922 as of an instrument of wrathe, prepared frome the beginninge, to exercise his people in vertue, to thende that deliueryng them so diuinely, they myght knowe the great goodnes, power, & iustice of god. as of an Instrument of wrath, prepared from the begin, to exercise his people in virtue, to The end that delivering them so divinely, they might know the great Goodness, power, & Justice of god. c-acp pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, vvn p-acp dt n-vvg, pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp n1, p-acp n1 cst vvg pno32 av av-jn, pns32 vmd vvi dt j n1, n1, cc n1 pp-f n1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 33 Image 51
923 And so beynge his name celebrate throughout the world, he might be feared & loued. And finally all to hys owne glory, as wryteth Paul & Moses. And so being his name celebrate throughout the world, he might be feared & loved. And finally all to his own glory, as writes Paul & Moses. cc av vbg po31 n1 vvi p-acp dt n1, pns31 vmd vbi vvn cc vvn. cc av-j av-d p-acp po31 d n1, c-acp vvz np1 cc np1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 33 Image 51
924 The iudgementes that we geue vpon the secretes of god, are verie madnes, if by faith we do not enter into his sanctuary. The Judgments that we give upon the secrets of god, Are very madness, if by faith we do not enter into his sanctuary. dt n2 cst pns12 vvb p-acp dt n2-jn pp-f n1, vbr j n1, cs p-acp n1 pns12 vdb xx vvi p-acp po31 n1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 33 Image 51
925 God dothe inwardlye call the electe, as Paul wryteth, and they beleue that god, as theyr only father, wyl neuer forsake them, God doth inwardly call thee elect, as Paul writes, and they believe that god, as their only father, will never forsake them, np1 vdz av-j vvi pno32 vvi, c-acp np1 vvz, cc pns32 vvb cst n1, c-acp po32 j n1, vmb av-x vvi pno32, (16) sermon (DIV2) 33 Image 51
926 but shall endue thē wyth suche grace, that al thynges shal serue them to saluaciō, euen synne, in the which god wyll neuer let them fall, but for theyr benefite. but shall endue them with such grace, that all things shall serve them to salvation, even sin, in the which god will never let them fallen, but for their benefit. cc-acp vmb vvi pno32 p-acp d n1, cst d n2 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp n1, av n1, p-acp dt r-crq n1 vmb av-x vvi pno32 vvi, cc-acp p-acp po32 n1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 33 Image 51
927 They are not offended to heare saye, that god, by abstayning his grace from the vngodly, doth blynd, They Are not offended to hear say, that god, by abstaining his grace from the ungodly, does blind, pns32 vbr xx vvn pc-acp vvi vvi, cst n1, p-acp vvg po31 n1 p-acp dt j, vdz vvi, (16) sermon (DIV2) 33 Image 51
928 and harden theyr hertes, but vnderstanding by faythe, to be in the number of the electe, and harden their herts, but understanding by faith, to be in the number of the elect, cc vvi po32 n2, cc-acp vvg p-acp n1, pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt vvi, (16) sermon (DIV2) 33 Image 51
929 and knowyng that god saueth not but by mercye, and damneth not but iustlie, so much the more are they moued to lyue in pure feare, to humble them selues, and knowing that god Saveth not but by mercy, and damneth not but justly, so much the more Are they moved to live in pure Fear, to humble them selves, cc vvg d n1 vvz xx cc-acp p-acp n1, cc vvz xx cc-acp av-j, av av-d dt av-dc vbr pns32 vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp j n1, pc-acp vvi pno32 n2, (16) sermon (DIV2) 33 Image 51
930 & render thankes to god, to whom be euer all lande, honour, and glorie, through Iesu Christ our Lorde. Amen. & render thanks to god, to whom be ever all land, honour, and glory, through Iesu christ our Lord. Amen. cc vvi n2 p-acp n1, p-acp ro-crq vbb av d n1, n1, cc n1, p-acp np1 np1 po12 n1. uh-n. (16) sermon (DIV2) 33 Image 51
931 ¶ Howe God dothe dispose his grace: the twelfe Sermon. THer are many whiche thinke that god to euery one cōtinually doth offer his grace, ¶ How God doth dispose his grace: the twelfe Sermon. There Are many which think that god to every one continually does offer his grace, ¶ c-crq np1 vdz vvi po31 n1: dt ord n1. pc-acp vbr d r-crq vvb d n1 p-acp d pi av-j vdz vvi po31 n1, (17) sermon (DIV2) 33 Image 51
932 and that it is in the power of man to accepte it or not, as thoughe they had it in a boudget, and that it is in the power of man to accept it or not, as though they had it in a boudget, cc cst pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi pn31 cc xx, c-acp cs pns32 vhd pn31 p-acp dt n1, (17) sermon (DIV2) 34 Image 51
933 & were in their arbitremēt to opē & take at their owne wil. & were in their arbitrement to open & take At their own will. cc vbdr p-acp po32 n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp po32 d n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 34 Image 51
934 And yt of this their dead, false, & erronious opinion, groweth yt they liue most wickedly, thinking & saiyng, god neuer fayleth with his grace, And that of this their dead, false, & erroneous opinion, grows that they live most wickedly, thinking & saying, god never Faileth with his grace, cc pn31 pp-f d po32 j, j, cc j n1, vvz pn31 pns32 vvb av-ds av-j, vvg cc vvg, n1 av-x vvz p-acp po31 n1, (17) sermon (DIV2) 34 Image 51
935 and it is at our choyse to receyue it at our wyll. and it is At our choice to receive it At our will. cc pn31 vbz p-acp po12 n1 pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp po12 n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 34 Image 51
936 Therfore we may take leisure & lyne a vicious life after our owne way, for we shal be saued alwaies, a moment of time is enough for vs to repent & be saued, sence it is in our power. Therefore we may take leisure & line a vicious life After our own Way, for we shall be saved always, a moment of time is enough for us to Repent & be saved, sense it is in our power. av pns12 vmb vvi n1 cc n1 dt j n1 p-acp po12 d n1, c-acp pns12 vmb vbi vvn av, dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz av-d p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi cc vbi vvn, n1 pn31 vbz p-acp po12 n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 35 Image 52
937 Therfore for to flye such an euell, I haue iudged it good to shewe yt it is not so. Therefore for to fly such an evil, I have judged it good to show that it is not so. av c-acp pc-acp vvi d dt j-jn, pns11 vhb vvn pn31 j pc-acp vvi pn31 pn31 vbz xx av. (17) sermon (DIV2) 35 Image 52
938 It is no doute yt god hath created the world for his electe, so that if god had forsene that none should haue bene saued, he would not haue created it. It is no doubt that god hath created the world for his elect, so that if god had forseen that none should have be saved, he would not have created it. pn31 vbz dx n1 pn31 n1 vhz vvn dt n1 p-acp po31 vvi, av cst cs n1 vhd vvn cst pix vmd vhi vbn vvn, pns31 vmd xx vhi vvn pn31. (17) sermon (DIV2) 35 Image 52
939 For thē also he dyd preserue it, to them he hath geuen the Aungels for kepers, For them also he did preserve it, to them he hath given the Angels for keepers, p-acp pno32 av pns31 vdd vvi pn31, p-acp pno32 pns31 vhz vvn dt n2 p-acp n2, (17) sermon (DIV2) 35 Image 52
940 and of them as a father he hath moste singuler care & prouidēce. and of them as a father he hath most singular care & providence. cc pp-f pno32 p-acp dt n1 pns31 vhz av-ds j n1 cc n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 35 Image 52
941 God wyl not suffer yt they be tēpted aboue their power, yea eueri thyng worketh & serueth well to their saluaciō. God will not suffer that they be tempted above their power, yea evey thing works & serveth well to their salvation. np1 vmb xx vvi pn31 pns32 vbi vvn p-acp po32 n1, uh d n1 vvz cc vvz av p-acp po32 n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 35 Image 52
942 Seuē times in a day ye iust shal fal, & ryse againe, because God is with thē, Seuē times in a day you just shall fall, & rise again, Because God is with them, crd n2 p-acp dt n1 pn22 av vmb vvi, cc vvi av, c-acp np1 vbz p-acp pno32, (17) sermon (DIV2) 35 Image 52
943 and helpeth them in such sorte, that the more thei are in great perils & necessitie, and Helpeth them in such sort, that the more they Are in great perils & necessity, cc vvz pno32 p-acp d n1, cst dt av-dc pns32 vbr p-acp j n2 cc n1, (17) sermon (DIV2) 35 Image 52
944 so muche the more is god beneficial to them. so much the more is god beneficial to them. av av-d dt dc vbz n1 j p-acp pno32. (17) sermon (DIV2) 35 Image 52
945 For thē god gaue the lawe to the world, sent Moses and the Prophetes, them he calleth inwardly in suche maner, that they heare his voice, For them god gave the law to the world, sent Moses and the prophets, them he calls inwardly in such manner, that they hear his voice, p-acp pno32 n1 vvd dt n1 p-acp dt n1, vvd np1 cc dt n2, pno32 pns31 vvz av-j p-acp d n1, cst pns32 vvb po31 n1, (17) sermon (DIV2) 35 Image 52
946 and answere him of them he molifieth the herte, and draweth them to Christ, as the adamāt doth Iron: and answer him of them he mollifieth the heart, and draws them to christ, as the adamant does Iron: cc vvi pno31 pp-f pno32 pns31 vvz dt n1, cc vvz pno32 p-acp np1, c-acp dt n1 vdz n1: (17) sermon (DIV2) 35 Image 52
947 If they erre, he dothe correcte and chasten them as chyldren, as it is read of Dauid, to them he doth not impute their sinne, he doth quicken and glorify them, If they err, he doth correct and chasten them as children, as it is read of David, to them he does not impute their sin, he does quicken and Glorify them, cs pns32 vvb, pns31 vdz vvi cc vvi pno32 p-acp n2, c-acp pn31 vbz vvn pp-f np1, p-acp pno32 pns31 vdz xx vvi po32 n1, pns31 vdz vvi cc vvi pno32, (17) sermon (DIV2) 35 Image 52
948 and finally al that god hath wrought, and shall worke for hym selfe, is for the electe, and finally all that god hath wrought, and shall work for him self, is for the elect, cc av-j d cst n1 vhz vvn, cc vmb vvi p-acp pno31 n1, vbz p-acp dt vvi, (17) sermon (DIV2) 35 Image 52
949 for thē he sent Christ, and when he came, for them he toke vpon hym theyr sinnes, only for thē he prayed, for them he sent christ, and when he Come, for them he took upon him their Sins, only for them he prayed, p-acp pno32 pns31 vvd np1, cc c-crq pns31 vvd, p-acp pno32 pns31 vvd p-acp pno31 po32 n2, av-j p-acp pno32 pns31 vvd, (17) sermon (DIV2) 35 Image 52
950 for them he wepte, preached, and dyd miracles, for them he shed his bloude, dyed, rose, ascended in to heauen, sent the holye goste, for them he wept, preached, and did Miracles, for them he shed his blood, died, rose, ascended in to heaven, sent the holy ghost, p-acp pno32 pns31 vvd, vvd, cc vdd n2, p-acp pno32 pns31 vvd po31 n1, vvd, vvd, vvn p-acp p-acp n1, vvd dt j n1, (17) sermon (DIV2) 35 Image 52
951 and shal come to iudge the quicke and the dead: and shall come to judge the quick and the dead: cc vmb vvi pc-acp vvi dt j cc dt j: (17) sermon (DIV2) 35 Image 52
952 yea all that he hath suffered, wrought and shall worcke, is for the electe, whom he loueth in so excessiue maner, that he doth attribute to him selfe al that is done to them. yea all that he hath suffered, wrought and shall work, is for the elect, whom he loves in so excessive manner, that he does attribute to him self all that is done to them. uh d cst pns31 vhz vvn, vvn cc vmb vvi, vbz p-acp dt vvi, ro-crq pns31 vvz p-acp av j n1, cst pns31 vdz vvi p-acp pno31 n1 d cst vbz vdn p-acp pno32. (17) sermon (DIV2) 35 Image 52
953 God then beyng gratified with the electe in Christ, doth geue vnto them his spirite, the lyuely lyghte of hym, faythe, hope, with all the reste of vertues & graces essencial & necessary to saluacion. God then being gratified with the elect in christ, does give unto them his Spirit, the lively Light of him, faith, hope, with all the rest of Virtues & graces essencial & necessary to salvation. np1 av vbg vvn p-acp dt vvi p-acp np1, vdz vvi p-acp pno32 po31 n1, dt j n1 pp-f pno31, n1, vvb, p-acp d dt n1 pp-f n2 cc n2 j cc j p-acp n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 35 Image 52
954 And moreouer he geueth them grace to vse in the honor of god, and be serued in his glorye, of all the gyftes and graces which maye be comune both to the good, And moreover he Giveth them grace to use in the honour of god, and be served in his glory, of all the Gifts and graces which may be Common both to the good, cc av pns31 vvz pno32 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vbi vvn p-acp po31 n1, pp-f d dt n2 cc n2 r-crq vmb vbi j av-d p-acp dt j, (17) sermon (DIV2) 35 Image 52
955 & to the euel, to be vsed wel & euel, as riches, honour, dignitie, healthe, long lyfe, chyldrē, frindes, sciēce, the giftes of the tonge, to do miracles and suche lyke. & to the evil, to be used well & evil, as riches, honour, dignity, health, long life, children, Friends, science, the Gifts of the tongue, to do Miracles and such like. cc p-acp dt n-jn, pc-acp vbi vvn av cc av-jn, c-acp n2, n1, n1, n1, j n1, n2, n2, n1, dt n2 pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vdi n2 cc d av-j. (17) sermon (DIV2) 35 Image 52
956 Of them in parte, Paule made mencion, wryting to the Corinthes. Of them in part, Paul made mention, writing to the Corinthians. pp-f pno32 p-acp n1, np1 vvd n1, vvg p-acp dt njp2. (17) sermon (DIV2) 35 Image 52
957 And also geueth them grace to vse in his glorie, pouertie, ignominie, infamie, infirmitie, with all aduersitie, And also Giveth them grace to use in his glory, poverty, ignominy, infamy, infirmity, with all adversity, cc av vvz pno32 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1, n1, n1, n1, n1, p-acp d n1, (17) sermon (DIV2) 35 Image 52
958 and the priuacion of lyke gyftes, euen to the death, god geueth them suche grace yt with euery wind, they saile to the porte, and the privation of like Gifts, even to the death, god Giveth them such grace that with every wind, they sail to the port, cc dt n1 pp-f av-j n2, av p-acp dt n1, n1 vvz pno32 d n1 pn31 p-acp d n1, pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1, (17) sermon (DIV2) 35 Image 52
959 and they knowe that they are no lesse bounde to thanke god when they are without such giftes, and they know that they Are no less bound to thank god when they Are without such Gifts, cc pns32 vvb cst pns32 vbr av-dx av-dc vvn pc-acp vvi n1 c-crq pns32 vbr p-acp d n2, (17) sermon (DIV2) 35 Image 53
960 and in all aduersitie, then when they haue suche thinges wyth the prosperitie of the world, sence that bithe grace which god geueth them, all thinges worke to good. and in all adversity, then when they have such things with the Prosperity of the world, sense that bithe grace which god Giveth them, all things work to good. cc p-acp d n1, av c-crq pns32 vhb d n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, n1 cst j n1 r-crq n1 vvz pno32, d n2 vvb p-acp j. (17) sermon (DIV2) 35 Image 53
961 Therfore they are euer contented to bee in the state which pleaseth the Lorde, neither wolde they chaunge it, Therefore they Are ever contented to be in the state which Pleases the Lord, neither would they change it, av pns32 vbr av vvn pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n1 r-crq vvz dt n1, dx vmd pns32 vvi pn31, (17) sermon (DIV2) 36 Image 53
962 if they myght (without the wyll of god) and onlye for that they fele the diuine goodnes, no lesse in aduersitie then in the worldly prosperitie. if they might (without the will of god) and only for that they feel the divine Goodness, no less in adversity then in the worldly Prosperity. cs pns32 vmd (p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1) cc av-j p-acp cst pns32 vvb dt j-jn n1, av-dx dc p-acp n1 av p-acp dt j n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 36 Image 53
963 In thend when they are fallen to any sinne, god openeth theyr eies, & maketh thē se, not only the euell yt they haue done, In The end when they Are fallen to any sin, god Openeth their eyes, & makes them see, not only the evil that they have done, p-acp n1 c-crq pns32 vbr vvn p-acp d n1, n1 vvz po32 n2, cc vv2 pno32 vvi, xx av-j dt j-jn pn31 pns32 vhi vdn, (17) sermon (DIV2) 36 Image 53
964 but also yt he hath so permitted it for their benefite, to thend they maye the better know theyr owne miseries and the bountie of god. but also that he hath so permitted it for their benefit, to The end they may the better know their own misery's and the bounty of god. cc-acp av pn31 pns31 vhz av vvn pn31 p-acp po32 n1, p-acp n1 pns32 vmb dt av-jc vvi po32 d n2 cc dt n1 pp-f n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 36 Image 53
965 But speaking of the reprobate, I saye, that it is enough for vs to knowe that god is not bonde, But speaking of the Reprobate, I say, that it is enough for us to know that god is not bond, p-acp vvg pp-f dt n-jn, pns11 vvb, cst pn31 vbz av-d p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi d n1 vbz xx vvn, (17) sermon (DIV2) 36 Image 53
966 nor necessited to geue them his grace for theyr good worckes: because that the grace findeth not good worckes, but doth make them to be done. nor necessited to give them his grace for their good works: Because that the grace finds not good works, but does make them to be done. ccx vvn pc-acp vvi pno32 po31 n1 p-acp po32 j n2: c-acp cst dt n1 vvz xx j n2, cc-acp vdz vvi pno32 pc-acp vbi vdn. (17) sermon (DIV2) 36 Image 53
967 God neither hath, nor may haue any bonde wyth his creatures. God neither hath, nor may have any bond with his creatures. np1 d vhz, ccx vmb vhi d n1 p-acp po31 n2. (17) sermon (DIV2) 37 Image 53
968 The bondes are all oures wyth god, and so muche the more, as that we beyng all loste in Adam, he myghte iustly, not only abandon vs, The bonds Are all ours with god, and so much the more, as that we being all lost in Adam, he might justly, not only abandon us, dt n2 vbr d png12 p-acp n1, cc av av-d dt av-dc, c-acp cst pns12 vbg d vvn p-acp np1, pns31 vmd av-j, xx av-j vvi pno12, (17) sermon (DIV2) 37 Image 53
969 but damne and punyshe vs. He is not also compelled of hys perfecte goodnes, mercie and charitie, to not haue created the worlde, he myghte nowe brynge it to nothinge, but damn and Punish us He is not also compelled of his perfect Goodness, mercy and charity, to not have created the world, he might now bring it to nothing, cc-acp vvi cc vvi pno12 pns31 vbz xx av vvn pp-f po31 vvi n1, n1 cc n1, p-acp xx vhb vvn dt n1, pns31 vmd av vvi pn31 p-acp pix, (17) sermon (DIV2) 37 Image 53
970 and dispose all creatures after his owne waye, beinge styl moste perfectlye iuste, as he is nowe, and dispose all creatures After his own Way, being still most perfectly just, as he is now, cc vvi d n2 p-acp po31 d n1, vbg av av-ds av-j j, c-acp pns31 vbz av, (17) sermon (DIV2) 37 Image 53
971 and was from without beginning, before he did create the worlde. and was from without beginning, before he did create the world. cc vbds p-acp p-acp n1, c-acp pns31 vdd vvi dt n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 37 Image 53
972 God maye geue of his grace as much as it pleaseth him, when & to whome he thinketh good, God may give of his grace as much as it Pleases him, when & to whom he Thinketh good, np1 vmb vvi pp-f po31 n1 c-acp d c-acp pn31 vvz pno31, c-crq cc p-acp ro-crq pns31 vvz j, (17) sermon (DIV2) 37 Image 53
973 yea, and not to geue it without beyng vniust, or doinge any minrie. yea, and not to give it without being unjust, or doing any minrie. uh, cc xx pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp vbg j, cc vdg d n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 37 Image 53
974 God also hath ben of power, without doyng any vnrighteousnes, to create the reprobate, foreseynge theyr damnacion, to serue his owne turne, God also hath been of power, without doing any unrighteousness, to create the Reprobate, Foreseeing their damnation, to serve his own turn, np1 av vhz vbn pp-f n1, p-acp vdg d n1, pc-acp vvi dt n-jn, vvg po32 n1, pc-acp vvi po31 d n1, (17) sermon (DIV2) 37 Image 53
975 and to vse them for instrumentes, or exercise the elect in vertue, to the ende that their victories and triumphes, and to use them for Instruments, or exercise the elect in virtue, to the end that their victories and Triumphos, cc pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp n2, cc vvi dt j-vvn p-acp n1, p-acp dt n1 cst po32 n2 cc n2, (17) sermon (DIV2) 37 Image 53
976 and likewise Christes, myght be the more glorious, and finally all for his owne greater glorye. and likewise Christ's, might be the more glorious, and finally all for his own greater glory. cc av npg1, vmd vbi dt av-dc j, cc av-j d c-acp po31 d jc n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 37 Image 53
977 And moreouer I saye, that Christe hydeth hym selfe and his grace manye times frome persons, so that althoughe they seeke hym, crie after hym, And moreover I say, that Christ Hideth him self and his grace many times from Persons, so that although they seek him, cry After him, cc av pns11 vvb, cst np1 vvz pno31 n1 cc po31 n1 d n2 p-acp n2, av cst cs pns32 vvb pno31, vvb p-acp pno31, (17) sermon (DIV2) 38 Image 53
978 and recommend them selues to hym, they fynde him not, nor he heareth them not, notwythstandynge those such as are not moued to seke him, and recommend them selves to him, they find him not, nor he hears them not, notwithstanding those such as Are not moved to seek him, cc vvb pno32 n2 p-acp pno31, pns32 vvi pno31 xx, ccx pns31 vvz pno32 xx, c-acp d d c-acp vbr xx vvn pc-acp vvi pno31, (17) sermon (DIV2) 38 Image 53
979 or cōmit them selues to him, by the spirite, nor for the zeale of ye honoure of God, or commit them selves to him, by the Spirit, nor for the zeal of the honour of God, cc vvb pno32 n2 p-acp pno31, p-acp dt n1, ccx p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, (17) sermon (DIV2) 38 Image 53
980 but for their proper interest, yea and mani times he doth blinde and indurate the people, but for their proper Interest, yea and mani times he does blind and indurate the people, cc-acp p-acp po32 j n1, uh cc fw-la n2 pns31 vdz vvi cc j dt n1, (17) sermon (DIV2) 38 Image 54
981 and all is most iustlie done. and all is most justly done. cc d vbz av-ds av-j vdn. (17) sermon (DIV2) 38 Image 54
982 And although it be writtē that God hath cure of all, calleth all, wolde saue al, died for al, doth illuminate al, dothe raine and power his grace vpon all, & lyke sentences: And although it be written that God hath cure of all, calls all, would save all, died for all, does illuminate all, doth rain and power his grace upon all, & like sentences: cc cs pn31 vbb vvn cst np1 vhz n1 pp-f d, vvz d, vmd vvi d, vvd p-acp d, vdz vvi d, vdz vvi cc n1 po31 n1 p-acp d, cc av-j n2: (17) sermon (DIV2) 38 Image 54
983 I saye, it is to be vnderstand, that he hath cure of al ingeneral, but of the elect in special, I say, it is to be understand, that he hath cure of all ingeneral, but of the elect in special, pns11 vvb, pn31 vbz pc-acp vbi vvi, cst pns31 vhz n1 pp-f d av, cc-acp pp-f dt j-vvn p-acp j, (17) sermon (DIV2) 38 Image 54
984 and so he calleth al, with a vocacion vniuersall, but the elect with an inward and singuler. and so he calls all, with a vocation universal, but the elect with an inward and singular. cc av pns31 vvz d, p-acp dt n1 j, cc-acp dt j-vvn p-acp dt j cc j. (17) sermon (DIV2) 38 Image 54
985 When Paule saide also, that he wold saue all, he vnderstode that, to be of euerie sorte of persones. When Paul said also, that he would save all, he understood that, to be of every sort of Persons. c-crq np1 vvd av, cst pns31 vmd vvi d, pns31 vvd cst, pc-acp vbi pp-f d n1 pp-f n2. (17) sermon (DIV2) 38 Image 54
986 His death also was sufficient to saue all, but it is not effectuons but to the elect, His death also was sufficient to save all, but it is not effectuons but to the elect, po31 n1 av vbds j pc-acp vvi d, cc-acp pn31 vbz xx j cc-acp p-acp dt j-vvn, (17) sermon (DIV2) 38 Image 54
987 and so where it is written, yt he doth illuminate and geue grace to al, it is vnderstand of the elect, of those that are illuminate. and so where it is written, that he does illuminate and give grace to all, it is understand of the elect, of those that Are illuminate. cc av c-crq pn31 vbz vvn, pn31 pns31 vdz vvi cc vvi n1 p-acp d, pn31 vbz vvb pp-f dt j-vvn, pp-f d cst vbr vvi. (17) sermon (DIV2) 38 Image 54
988 Therfore saide Christe to the Apostels, to you it is geuen to knowe the misteries of the kingdome of heauen, Paule said likewise, that the saith which is the gifte of God, is not al mēs. Therefore said Christ to the Apostles, to you it is given to know the Mysteres of the Kingdom of heaven, Paul said likewise, that the Says which is the gift of God, is not all men's. av vvd np1 p-acp dt n2, p-acp pn22 pn31 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, np1 vvd av, cst dt vvz r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f np1, vbz xx d ng2. (17) sermon (DIV2) 38 Image 54
989 It is well true also, that God doth illuminate al, in asmuch as there is no person that hath not had some lighte & knowledge of God. It is well true also, that God does illuminate all, in as as there is no person that hath not had Some Light & knowledge of God. pn31 vbz av j av, cst np1 vdz vvi d, p-acp av c-acp pc-acp vbz dx n1 cst vhz xx vhn d j cc n1 pp-f np1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 38 Image 54
990 Let vs then geue him thanckes, sence that of his mere goodnes, he hath cōnumerat vs among the elect, Let us then give him thanks, sense that of his mere Goodness, he hath cōnumerat us among the elect, vvb pno12 av vvi pno31 n2, n1 d pp-f po31 j n1, pns31 vhz fw-la pno12 p-acp dt j-vvn, (17) sermon (DIV2) 38 Image 54
991 and praye we him that he geue vs so much light of his goodnes, that in euery place and time we mai render him perfecte lande, honoure and glorye, by Ihesu Christe oure Lorde. Amen. and pray we him that he give us so much Light of his Goodness, that in every place and time we mai render him perfect land, honour and glory, by Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. cc vvb pns12 pno31 cst pns31 vvb pno12 av d n1 pp-f po31 n1, cst p-acp d n1 cc n1 pns12 fw-gr vvi pno31 vvi n1, n1 cc n1, p-acp np1 np1 po12 n1. uh-n. (17) sermon (DIV2) 38 Image 54
992 ¶ If man haue libertie or not and in what maner: the.xiii. Sermō. ¶ If man have liberty or not and in what manner: the xiii Sermon. ¶ cs n1 vhb n1 cc xx cc p-acp r-crq n1: dt crd n1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 38 Image 54
993 SOme myght thinke it superfluous for a christiane, to thynke whether he be fre or not, some might think it superfluous for a christian, to think whither he be from or not, d vmd vvi pn31 j p-acp dt njp, pc-acp vvi cs pns31 vbb p-acp cc xx, (18) sermon (DIV2) 39 Image 54
994 but that it is inough to force him self to make all possible resistence agaynst euell, but that it is enough to force him self to make all possible resistance against evil, cc-acp cst pn31 vbz av-d pc-acp vvi pno31 n1 pc-acp vvi d j n1 p-acp j-jn, (18) sermon (DIV2) 39 Image 54
995 and his best power to do wel, geuyng al honor & glory to god, because that in suche a case, they walke to god surely, and his best power to do well, giving all honour & glory to god, Because that in such a case, they walk to god surely, cc po31 js n1 pc-acp vdi av, vvg d n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, c-acp cst p-acp d dt n1, pns32 vvb p-acp n1 av-j, (18) sermon (DIV2) 39 Image 54
996 neither falling into the depth of idlenes. But herein cōsisteth the difficultie, in geuing all the glorie to god. neither falling into the depth of idleness. But herein Consisteth the difficulty, in giving all the glory to god. av-dx vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. p-acp av vvz dt n1, p-acp vvg d dt n1 p-acp n1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 39 Image 54
997 Yea it is not possible that man whyle arrogātly he presumeth of hym selfe (thinkyng to do that whiche he doth not) can geue al the glory to god. Yea it is not possible that man while arrogantly he Presumeth of him self (thinking to do that which he does not) can give all the glory to god. uh pn31 vbz xx j cst n1 n1 av-j pns31 vvz pp-f pno31 n1 (vvg pc-acp vdi d r-crq pns31 vdz xx) vmb vvi d dt n1 p-acp n1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 39 Image 54
998 Therfore haue I iudged it necessarye to shewe what man can do, to thend yt beyng able to knowe and discerne betwene that which in dede is his, Therefore have I judged it necessary to show what man can do, to The end that being able to know and discern between that which in deed is his, av vhb pns11 vvn pn31 j pc-acp vvi r-crq n1 vmb vdi, pc-acp vvi pn31 vbg j pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp d r-crq p-acp n1 vbz png31, (18) sermon (DIV2) 39 Image 54
999 and that that is goddes, he can and maye render all prayse and lande vnto him to whom of duty it belongeth. and that that is God's, he can and may render all praise and land unto him to whom of duty it belongeth. cc d cst vbz n2, pns31 vmb cc vmb vvi d n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp ro-crq pp-f n1 pn31 vvz. (18) sermon (DIV2) 39 Image 54
1000 Fyrst, although the beyng of the creatures, compared to the beyng of god (by beyng infinitely far from the perfecciō of the diuine essence) is but a shadowe, Fyrst, although the being of the creatures, compared to the being of god (by being infinitely Far from the perfection of the divine essence) is but a shadow, ord, cs dt vbg pp-f dt n2, vvn p-acp dt vbg pp-f n1 (p-acp vbg av-j j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1) vbz p-acp dt n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 39 Image 54
1001 yea rather no beynge, so that truly it may be sayde that god only is that which is: yea rather no being, so that truly it may be said that god only is that which is: uh av-c dx vbg, av cst av-j pn31 vmb vbi vvn cst n1 av-j vbz d r-crq vbz: (18) sermon (DIV2) 39 Image 54
1002 neuerthelesse wyth al this, it can not be sayde but that the creatures haue a beynge, nevertheless with all this, it can not be said but that the creatures have a being, av p-acp d d, pn31 vmb xx vbi vvn p-acp d dt n2 vhb dt vbg, (18) sermon (DIV2) 39 Image 55
1003 although imperfect, in comparison of the diuine. although imperfect, in comparison of the divine. cs j, p-acp n1 pp-f dt j-jn. (18) sermon (DIV2) 39 Image 55
1004 And so is it true, that they haue vertue, during the whiche they worke, although principally in the vertue of god. And so is it true, that they have virtue, during the which they work, although principally in the virtue of god. cc av vbz pn31 j, cst pns32 vhb n1, p-acp dt r-crq pns32 vvb, cs av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 39 Image 55
1005 Therfore when the Lord had created the world, he cōmaunded the earth to sprynge, and the waters to bringe forthe. Therefore when the Lord had created the world, he commanded the earth to spring, and the waters to bring forth. av c-crq dt n1 vhd vvn dt n1, pns31 vvn dt n1 pc-acp vvi, cc dt n2 pc-acp vvi av. (18) sermon (DIV2) 40 Image 55
1006 Then false is the opinion of them that Imagine that god, & not the sunne dothe geue lyght, Then false is the opinion of them that Imagine that god, & not the sun doth give Light, av j vbz dt n1 pp-f pno32 cst vvb cst n1, cc xx dt n1 vdz vvi vvi, (18) sermon (DIV2) 40 Image 55
1007 & god not the fyre doth geue heate, and so of al the reste of thinges created, that God dothe worke in thē, & god not the fire does give heat, and so of all the rest of things created, that God doth work in them, cc n1 xx dt n1 vdz vvi n1, cc av pp-f d dt n1 pp-f n2 vvn, cst np1 vdz vvi p-acp pno32, (18) sermon (DIV2) 40 Image 55
1008 & not the creatures, but euery creature euen to the moste vile, hath his proper vertue, duringe the whiche, it worketh. & not the creatures, but every creature even to the most vile, hath his proper virtue, during the which, it works. cc xx dt n2, cc-acp d n1 av-j p-acp dt av-ds j, vhz po31 j n1, p-acp dt r-crq, pn31 vvz. (18) sermon (DIV2) 40 Image 55
1009 True it is, that in the creatures inferiour to man, there is no libertie at all, True it is, that in the creatures inferior to man, there is no liberty At all, j pn31 vbz, cst p-acp dt n2 j-jn p-acp n1, pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp d, (18) sermon (DIV2) 40 Image 55
1010 because that beinge not let, they muste of necessiti worke according to the vertue that thei haue in the disposition of thinges possible or sufferable, directlye set before them as it is sene in burninge, Because that being not let, they must of necessiti work according to the virtue that they have in the disposition of things possible or sufferable, directly Set before them as it is seen in burning, c-acp cst vbg xx vvn, pns32 vmb pp-f n1 n1 vvg p-acp dt n1 cst pns32 vhb p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 j cc j, av-j vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp pn31 vbz vvn p-acp vvg, (18) sermon (DIV2) 40 Image 55
1011 and so it is necessarye, they moue accordinge to theire vertue, strength, and apetite, the whiche is seene in the waters, that runne to the sea, and so it is necessary, they move according to their virtue, strength, and appetite, the which is seen in the waters, that run to the sea, cc av pn31 vbz j, pns32 vvb vvg p-acp po32 n1, n1, cc n1, dt r-crq vbz vvn p-acp dt n2, cst vvb p-acp dt n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 40 Image 55
1012 nether it is in the power of liuinge soules vnresonable, to moue or not to moue weaklye or stronglye, to the obiectes that they apetite or desier. neither it is in the power of living Souls unreasonable, to move or not to move weakly or strongly, to the objects that they appetite or desire. av-dx pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg n2 j, pc-acp vvi cc xx pc-acp vvi av-j cc av-j, p-acp dt n2 cst pns32 n1 cc n1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 40 Image 55
1013 Take away the impedimentes, they muste of necessitie moue them selues there vnto, after the measure of the strength, and apetite they haue. Take away the impediments, they must of necessity move them selves there unto, After the measure of the strength, and appetite they have. vvb av dt n2, pns32 vmb pp-f n1 vvi pno32 n2 a-acp p-acp, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc n1 pns32 vhb. (18) sermon (DIV2) 40 Image 55
1014 Therfore in them is no libertie at al, as ther is in man, in whome I consider fiue sortes of mouinges, and operacions. Therefore in them is no liberty At all, as there is in man, in whom I Consider fiue sorts of movings, and operations. av p-acp pno32 vbz dx n1 p-acp d, c-acp pc-acp vbz p-acp n1, p-acp ro-crq pns11 vvb crd n2 pp-f n2, cc n2. (18) sermon (DIV2) 40 Image 55
1015 The first are mere natural as if a man shuld voluntarely throw himself downe, it shuld not be in his lybertie to withholde him selfe, The First Are mere natural as if a man should voluntarily throw himself down, it should not be in his liberty to withhold him self, dt ord vbr j j c-acp cs dt n1 vmd av-jn vvi px31 a-acp, pn31 vmd xx vbi p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi pno31 n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 40 Image 55
1016 but shulde be by his weighte, compelled lyke a stone to discende euen to the earthe. but should be by his weight, compelled like a stone to descend even to the earth. cc-acp vmd vbi p-acp po31 n1, vvn av-j dt n1 pc-acp vvi av p-acp dt n1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 40 Image 55
1017 True it is, that the same faul was in his liberti, in as much as he mighte not haue throwen him selfe downe at all. True it is, that the same faul was in his liberti, in as much as he might not have thrown him self down At all. j pn31 vbz, cst dt d vvi vbds p-acp po31 fw-la, p-acp c-acp d c-acp pns31 vmd xx vhi vvn pno31 n1 a-acp p-acp d. (18) sermon (DIV2) 40 Image 55
1018 The seconde mouinges, that I cōsider in mē, are vegitatiue, as the growinge when they are children, The seconde movings, that I Consider in men, Are vegitatiue, as the growing when they Are children, dt ord n2, cst pns11 vvi p-acp n2, vbr j, c-acp dt vvg c-crq pns32 vbr n2, (18) sermon (DIV2) 40 Image 55
1019 and nurishinge and suche like, the which also doth plantes. and nourishing and such like, the which also does plants. cc vvg cc d av-j, dt r-crq av vdz n2. (18) sermon (DIV2) 40 Image 55
1020 And speakynge of those, I saye that they are not in the libertie of man, sauynge that he maye kyll him selfe, And speaking of those, I say that they Are not in the liberty of man, Saving that he may kill him self, np1 vvg pp-f d, pns11 vvb cst pns32 vbr xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, j-vvg cst pns31 vmb vvi pno31 n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 40 Image 55
1021 and depriue him of that lyfe whych the trees can not do. and deprive him of that life which the trees can not do. cc vvi pno31 pp-f d n1 r-crq dt n2 vmb xx vdi. (18) sermon (DIV2) 40 Image 55
1022 The thyrde are operacions animall, as to see, heare, and taste, and suche lyke, of the which speakinge, I saye, that albeit, it be in the power of man, not to heare a voyce that is present wythout closinge his eares, The Third Are operations animal, as to see, hear, and taste, and such like, of the which speaking, I say, that albeit, it be in the power of man, not to hear a voice that is present without closing his ears, dt ord vbr n2 n1, c-acp pc-acp vvi, vvb, cc vvi, cc d av-j, pp-f dt r-crq vvg, pns11 vvb, cst cs, pn31 vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, xx pc-acp vvi dt n1 cst vbz j p-acp vvg po31 n2, (18) sermon (DIV2) 41 Image 55
1023 and so of the other lyke operacions, neuerthelesse it is in hys libertie to shut vp those sences, in the presence of the obiectes or present thynges yt delyght hym, and so of the other like operations, nevertheless it is in his liberty to shut up those Senses, in the presence of the objects or present things that delight him, cc av pp-f dt n-jn av-j n2, av pn31 vbz p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp d n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 cc j n2 pn31 vvb pno31, (18) sermon (DIV2) 41 Image 55
1024 & to withdraw hym selfe frome them, and so not to moue, or to moue to one side or another, softlye or stronglie, & to withdraw him self from them, and so not to move, or to move to one side or Another, softly or strongly, cc pc-acp vvi pno31 n1 p-acp pno32, cc av xx pc-acp vvi, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp crd n1 cc j-jn, av-j cc av-j, (18) sermon (DIV2) 41 Image 56
1025 as he will, the which the other anymalles or liuinge soules can not do, beinge necessitate, to moue according to theire apetites. as he will, the which the other anymalles or living Souls can not do, being necessitate, to move according to their appetites. c-acp pns31 vmb, dt r-crq dt j-jn n2 cc vvg n2 vmb xx vdi, vbg n1, pc-acp vvi vvg p-acp po32 n2. (18) sermon (DIV2) 41 Image 56
1026 But speakinge, of the foure operacions whiche are humaine, as to thincke one or an other thinge, to speake or not, in this maner or in that, to lerne this or that science, to gouerne him selfe or others in this waye or in the other, But speaking, of the foure operations which Are human, as to think one or an other thing, to speak or not, in this manner or in that, to Learn this or that science, to govern him self or Others in this Way or in the other, p-acp vvg, pp-f dt crd n2 r-crq vbr j, c-acp pc-acp vvi crd cc dt j-jn n1, pc-acp vvi cc xx, p-acp d n1 cc p-acp d, pc-acp vvi d cc d n1, pc-acp vvi pno31 n1 cc n2-jn p-acp d n1 cc p-acp dt n-jn, (18) sermon (DIV2) 41 Image 56
1027 yea not to do, or else to do, always more or lesse, to this or that person, (in case he haue goods in power) to fast watch, praye, to heare the word of God, to communicate or not, yea not to doe, or Else to do, always more or less, to this or that person, (in case he have goods in power) to fast watch, pray, to hear the word of God, to communicate or not, uh xx p-acp n1, cc av pc-acp vdi, av av-dc cc av-dc, p-acp d cc d n1, (p-acp n1 pns31 vhb n2-j p-acp n1) pc-acp vvi n1, vvb, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi cc xx, (18) sermon (DIV2) 41 Image 56
1028 and so of all the other like operacions, I saye, that they are in the power of man, that is that men (without •ther special grace and miracle but only d•ringe the generall influence of God) haue in their power to do them, and so of all the other like operations, I say, that they Are in the power of man, that is that men (without •ther special grace and miracle but only d•ringe the general influence of God) have in their power to do them, cc av pp-f d dt j-jn j n2, pns11 vvb, cst pns32 vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cst vbz d n2 (p-acp av j n1 cc n1 cc-acp av-j vvg dt j n1 pp-f np1) vhb p-acp po32 n1 pc-acp vdi pno32, (18) sermon (DIV2) 41 Image 56
1029 & also not to do them, and alwaies they shal do them, if thei effectuouslye shal wil to do them, not being letted of God, & also not to do them, and always they shall do them, if they effectuously shall will to do them, not being letted of God, cc av xx pc-acp vdi pno32, cc av pns32 vmb vdi pno32, cs pns32 j vmb vvi pc-acp vdi pno32, xx vbg vvn pp-f np1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 41 Image 56
1030 or of some other stronger thē they, and so also shall they not do them beinge not forced, or of Some other Stronger them they, and so also shall they not do them being not forced, cc pp-f d n-jn jc pno32 pns32, cc av av vmb pns32 xx vdi pno32 vbg xx vvn, (18) sermon (DIV2) 41 Image 56
1031 and not willinge, to do thē, men are not images. and not willing, to do them, men Are not Images. cc xx j, pc-acp vdi pno32, n2 vbr xx n2. (18) sermon (DIV2) 41 Image 56
1032 Yea that they are free in thinges humane, it is so cleare, that it can not be declared by a rule more knowne, Yea that they Are free in things humane, it is so clear, that it can not be declared by a Rule more known, uh cst pns32 vbr j p-acp n2 j, pn31 vbz av j, cst pn31 vmb xx vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 av-dc vvn, (18) sermon (DIV2) 41 Image 56
1033 but spekeinge of the laste worckes, that are holie, spiritual and deuine, the which are gratfull and acceptable to God, but spekeinge of the laste works, that Are holy, spiritual and divine, the which Are gratfull and acceptable to God, cc-acp vbg pp-f dt ord n2, cst vbr j, j cc j-jn, dt r-crq vbr j cc j p-acp np1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 41 Image 56
1034 as to haue liuelie lyght, and spirituall knowledge and vnderstandinge of god, to haue in him fyrme fayth & hope to loue him, honour hym, laud hym, as to have lively Light, and spiritual knowledge and understanding of god, to have in him firm faith & hope to love him, honour him, laud him, c-acp pc-acp vhi j vvi, cc j n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vhi p-acp pno31 j n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi pno31, vvb pno31, vvb pno31, (18) sermon (DIV2) 41 Image 56
1035 and reuerence hym, with all thy hert, to order all thy lyfe to his glory, to obey and commit hym selfe wholy to his gouernaūce wyth mortifiyng and deniyng him selfe, the fleshe and his owne prudence, and Reverence him, with all thy heart, to order all thy life to his glory, to obey and commit him self wholly to his governance with mortifiyng and denying him self, the Flesh and his own prudence, cc vvi pno31, p-acp d po21 n1, pc-acp vvi d po21 n1 p-acp po31 n1, pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno31 n1 av-jn p-acp po31 n1 p-acp vvg cc vvg pno31 n1, dt n1 cc po31 d n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 41 Image 56
1036 and to loue hys neyghbour as him selfe, euen to his enemies for the loue of god, wyth the herte to praye for thē, and to love his neighbour as him self, even to his enemies for the love of god, with the heart to pray for them, cc pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp pno31 n1, av p-acp po31 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, (18) sermon (DIV2) 41 Image 56
1037 and do them all the good possible: and do them all the good possible: cc vdb pno32 d dt j j: (18) sermon (DIV2) 41 Image 56
1038 And finallye to do suche workes to the glorie of god is not in the libertie of them that are carnall, And finally to do such works to the glory of god is not in the liberty of them that Are carnal, cc av-j pc-acp vdi d n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32 cst vbr j, (18) sermon (DIV2) 41 Image 56
1039 & not regenerate by Christ, because that it is not in theyr power to haue the supernatural knoweledge of god, sence it is aboue all their myght. & not regenerate by christ, Because that it is not in their power to have the supernatural knowledge of god, sense it is above all their might. cc xx vvn p-acp np1, c-acp cst pn31 vbz xx p-acp po32 n1 pc-acp vhi dt j n1 pp-f n1, n1 pn31 vbz p-acp d po32 vmd. (18) sermon (DIV2) 41 Image 56
1040 It is not also in theyr power to haue liuely faythe in god, hope, and charitie, It is not also in their power to have lively faith in god, hope, and charity, pn31 vbz xx av p-acp po32 n1 pc-acp vhi j n1 p-acp n1, vvb, cc n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 42 Image 56
1041 for as muche as they are the gyftes of god, diuine vertues & supernatural. for as much as they Are the Gifts of god, divine Virtues & supernatural. c-acp c-acp d c-acp pns32 vbr dt n2 pp-f n1, j-jn n2 cc j. (18) sermon (DIV2) 42 Image 56
1042 Therfore it is not in theyr libertie to honour god in any wyse as is due to hym, Therefore it is not in their liberty to honour god in any wise as is due to him, av pn31 vbz xx p-acp po32 n1 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp d n1 c-acp vbz j-jn p-acp pno31, (18) sermon (DIV2) 42 Image 56
1043 and that thys is true, let thē proue to make experience in them selues, indeuoringe them to haue more knoweledge of god then they haue, to haue in hym greater faythe and hope, and that this is true, let them prove to make experience in them selves, indeuoringe them to have more knowledge of god then they have, to have in him greater faith and hope, cc cst d vbz j, vvb pno32 vvi pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp pno32 n2, j-vvg pno32 pc-acp vhi dc n1 pp-f n1 cs pns32 vhb, pc-acp vhi p-acp pno31 jc n1 cc n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 42 Image 56
1044 and to loue hym more, and they shal perceyue that it wyl not come to effecte: and to love him more, and they shall perceive that it will not come to Effect: cc pc-acp vvi pno31 av-dc, cc pns32 vmb vvi cst pn31 vmb xx vvi p-acp n1: (18) sermon (DIV2) 42 Image 56
1045 wherof it foloweth that being not in ye power of infidels, and not regenerate by Christe to loue God with al theire harte no nor aboue al other thinges, that also it is not in theire power, not to loue the thinges created, whereof it Followeth that being not in the power of Infidels, and not regenerate by Christ to love God with all their heart no nor above all other things, that also it is not in their power, not to love the things created, c-crq pn31 vvz d vbg xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, cc xx vvn p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp d po32 n1 dx ccx p-acp d j-jn n2, cst av pn31 vbz xx p-acp po32 n1, xx pc-acp vvi dt n2 vvn, (18) sermon (DIV2) 42 Image 57
1046 but in Christe and by Christ, nether is it in theire power, not to loue them selues disordinatelye, but in Christ and by christ, neither is it in their power, not to love them selves disordinately, cc-acp p-acp np1 cc p-acp np1, av-dx vbz pn31 p-acp po32 n1, xx pc-acp vvi pno32 n2 av-j, (18) sermon (DIV2) 42 Image 57
1047 or theire parentes, frindes, dignitie, honoure, goodes, pleasures, & the reste of thinges that are to them profitable, commodious and delectable, or their Parents, Friends, dignity, honour, goods, pleasures, & the rest of things that Are to them profitable, commodious and delectable, cc po32 n2, n2, n1, n1, n2-j, n2, cc dt n1 pp-f n2 cst vbr p-acp pno32 j, j cc j, (18) sermon (DIV2) 42 Image 57
1048 and more ouer it lieth not in theire power, not to hate their enemies, so that thou maist se, and more over it lies not in their power, not to hate their enemies, so that thou Mayest see, cc av-dc p-acp pn31 vvz xx p-acp po32 n1, xx pc-acp vvi po32 n2, av cst pns21 vm2 vvi, (18) sermon (DIV2) 42 Image 57
1049 how it is in theire power, to loue them speciallye spirituallye in Christe: how it is in their power, to love them specially spiritually in Christ: c-crq pn31 vbz p-acp po32 n1, pc-acp vvi pno32 av-j av-j p-acp np1: (18) sermon (DIV2) 42 Image 57
1050 and to the glori of God suche like passiones and effectes, are not in oure power, and to the glori of God such like Passions and effects, Are not in our power, cc p-acp dt fw-la pp-f np1 d j n2 cc n2, vbr xx p-acp po12 n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 42 Image 57
1051 as euerye one hath experience continuallye in hym selfe. as every one hath experience continually in him self. c-acp d pi vhz n1 av-j p-acp pno31 n1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 42 Image 57
1052 A wycked man mighte absteine frome killinge his enemye, when he mighte do it, yea and do his beste to healpe him, A wicked man might abstain from killing his enemy, when he might do it, yea and do his best to help him, dt j n1 vmd vvi p-acp vvg po31 n1, c-crq pns31 vmd vdi pn31, uh cc vdi po31 js p-acp vvb pno31, (18) sermon (DIV2) 43 Image 57
1053 but it shoulde not be in his power, to loue him in his herte, and muche lesse in Christe and to God. but it should not be in his power, to love him in his heart, and much less in Christ and to God. cc-acp pn31 vmd xx vbi p-acp po31 n1, pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp po31 n1, cc av-d av-dc p-acp np1 cc p-acp np1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 43 Image 57
1054 Therefore all be it, it is in his libertie, not to kylle his enemye, and so to do him good, neuerthelesse it is not in his power, to refraine frome kyllinge hym, Therefore all be it, it is in his liberty, not to kill his enemy, and so to do him good, nevertheless it is not in his power, to refrain from killing him, av av-d vbb pn31, pn31 vbz p-acp po31 n1, xx pc-acp vvi po31 n1, cc av pc-acp vdi pno31 j, av pn31 vbz xx p-acp po31 n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp vvg pno31, (18) sermon (DIV2) 44 Image 57
1055 or to do hym anye benefite for the glorye of God. or to do him any benefit for the glory of God. cc pc-acp vdi pno31 d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 44 Image 57
1056 The vngodlye mighte, wyth all his conninge and power consider all those thynges that serue to the dyspraise of the worlde, to the mortifiynge of theyr selues, to the louing of theyr neighbour and also God: The ungodly might, with all his conning and power Consider all those things that serve to the dyspraise of the world, to the mortifiynge of their selves, to the loving of their neighbour and also God: dt j n1, p-acp d po31 j-jn cc n1 vvb d d n2 cst vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po32 n2, p-acp dt j-vvg pp-f po32 n1 cc av np1: (18) sermon (DIV2) 44 Image 57
1057 yet by no meanes should they come to suche lyght of the goodnesse of God, of theyr owne miseries and vanitie of the worlde, that they should loue God, to the hate of them selues, yet by no means should they come to such Light of the Goodness of God, of their own misery's and vanity of the world, that they should love God, to the hate of them selves, av p-acp dx n2 vmd pns32 vvi p-acp d vvi pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, pp-f po32 d n2 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, cst pns32 vmd vvi np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32 n2, (18) sermon (DIV2) 44 Image 57
1058 and disprayse of the worlde, as he is bounde to do. and dispraise of the world, as he is bound to do. cc n1 pp-f dt n1, c-acp pns31 vbz vvn pc-acp vdi. (18) sermon (DIV2) 44 Image 57
1059 It is not then in the libertie of the carnall man to do worckes spirituall, he hathe neede of the grace of God, of faythe, It is not then in the liberty of the carnal man to do works spiritual, he hath need of the grace of God, of faith, pn31 vbz xx av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 pc-acp vdi n2 j, pns31 vhz n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, pp-f n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 45 Image 57
1060 and knowledge supernaturall, nor it is not in hys power to gette, neyther in all nor in parte, anye gyfte of God, grace or spiritual vertue. and knowledge supernatural, nor it is not in his power to get, neither in all nor in part, any gift of God, grace or spiritual virtue. cc n1 j, ccx pn31 vbz xx p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi, av-dx p-acp d ccx p-acp n1, d n1 pp-f np1, n1 cc j n1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 45 Image 57
1061 Yea before that by Christe he bee regenerate, he can not neyther wyth thynkinge, desyringe, Yea before that by Christ he be regenerate, he can not neither with thinking, desiring, uh p-acp d p-acp np1 pns31 vbb vvn, pns31 vmb xx av-dx p-acp vvg, vvg, (18) sermon (DIV2) 45 Image 57
1062 or workynge, nor by anye other meanes dispose or prepare hym selfe neyther whole nor partelye, to one of the leaste graces of God: or working, nor by any other means dispose or prepare him self neither Whole nor partly, to one of the jest graces of God: cc vvg, ccx p-acp d j-jn n2 vvi cc vvi pno31 n1 av-dx j-jn ccx av, p-acp crd pp-f dt n1 n2 pp-f np1: (18) sermon (DIV2) 45 Image 57
1063 so that by those hys thoughtes, desyres, or worckes, he maye be worthye, or haue in all or in parte deserued that grace. so that by those his thoughts, Desires, or works, he may be worthy, or have in all or in part deserved that grace. av cst p-acp d po31 n2, n2, cc n2, pns31 vmb vbi j, cc vhb p-acp d cc p-acp n1 vvd d n1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 45 Image 57
1064 And moreouer I saye, that as before hys regeneracion he is vngodlye & wicked, euen so is sin al his thoughtes, desires, And moreover I say, that as before his regeneration he is ungodly & wicked, even so is since all his thoughts, Desires, cc av pns11 vvb, cst c-acp p-acp po31 n1 pns31 vbz j cc j, av av vbz n1 d po31 n2, n2, (18) sermon (DIV2) 46 Image 57
1065 & workes and this is, bicause that while he is carnall, beinge the seruaunte of sinne and concupissence whiche reigneth in him, he is deade to God, & works and this is, Because that while he is carnal, being the servant of sin and concupissence which Reigneth in him, he is dead to God, cc vvz cc d vbz, c-acp cst cs pns31 vbz j, vbg dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 r-crq vvz p-acp pno31, pns31 vbz j p-acp np1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 46 Image 58
1066 and aliue to him selfe, he nether doth worcke nor can worcke, to the glorye of god as he is bound, and alive to him self, he neither does work nor can work, to the glory of god as he is bound, cc j p-acp pno31 n1, pns31 av-dx vdz vvi ccx vmb vvi, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 c-acp pns31 vbz vvn, (18) sermon (DIV2) 46 Image 58
1067 for want of ye liuely light of him, but being as he is carnal & in his owne loue he is moued to worcke, onlye for his owne intereste, he sinneth then, not for doinge almoste and like worckes, for want of you lively Light of him, but being as he is carnal & in his own love he is moved to work, only for his own Interest, he Sinneth then, not for doing almost and like works, p-acp n1 pp-f pn22 j n1 pp-f pno31, cc-acp vbg c-acp pns31 vbz j cc p-acp po31 d n1 pns31 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi, av-j p-acp po31 d n1, pns31 vvz av, xx c-acp vdg av cc j n2, (18) sermon (DIV2) 46 Image 58
1068 but for that he doth them not for the glorie of God. but for that he does them not for the glory of God. cc-acp c-acp cst pns31 vdz pno32 xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 46 Image 58
1069 And althoughe the vngodly absteine some times from robbinge and killinge, with suche like wicked iniquities, And although the ungodly abstain Some times from robbing and killing, with such like wicked iniquities, cc cs dt j vvi d n2 p-acp vvg cc vvg, p-acp d j j n2, (18) sermon (DIV2) 46 Image 58
1070 yet alwaies he sinneth (although not so muche) not in absteining, but that he absteineth not for the loue of God as he is bounde to do, yet always he Sinneth (although not so much) not in abstaining, but that he abstaineth not for the love of God as he is bound to do, av av pns31 vvz (cs xx av av-d) xx p-acp vvg, cc-acp cst pns31 vvz xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 c-acp pns31 vbz vvn pc-acp vdi, (18) sermon (DIV2) 46 Image 58
1071 but for his owne proper accompte intereste and vtilitie. but for his own proper accompt Interest and utility. cc-acp p-acp po31 d j n1 n1 cc n1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 46 Image 58
1072 And so is it true in carnall man, while he is carnal, sinne doth euer reigne, for that he cā not but sinne, And so is it true in carnal man, while he is carnal, sin does ever Reign, for that he can not but sin, cc av vbz pn31 j p-acp j n1, cs pns31 vbz j, n1 vdz av vvi, p-acp cst pns31 vmb xx p-acp n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 46 Image 58
1073 yea and euer doth sinne continuallye, because that althoughe he absteine from homicide, thefte and committing such like iniquities, neuerthelesse he sinneth euer continually, in leauing behind him the loue of God with all his herte, yea and ever does sin continually, Because that although he abstain from homicide, theft and committing such like iniquities, nevertheless he Sinneth ever continually, in leaving behind him the love of God with all his heart, uh cc av vdz n1 av-j, c-acp cst cs pns31 vvi p-acp n1, n1 cc vvg d j n2, av pns31 vvz av av-j, p-acp vvg p-acp pno31 dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d po31 n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 46 Image 58
1074 as he oughte to loue his neighboure as him selfe, to worcke for the helth of his neighboure, as he ought to love his neighbour as him self, to work for the health of his neighbour, c-acp pns31 vmd pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp pno31 n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 46 Image 58
1075 and the glorie of God, as he is bounde, absteininge for his honoure from all sinne. and the glory of God, as he is bound, abstaining for his honour from all sin. cc dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp pns31 vbz vvn, vvg p-acp po31 n1 p-acp d n1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 46 Image 58
1076 Theire sinnes are then innumerable, and yet they thincke in confession to number them al beinge then al the worckes of the carnal, sinne and worthye of punishmente: Their Sins Are then innumerable, and yet they think in Confessi to number them all being then all the works of the carnal, sin and worthy of punishment: po32 n2 vbr av j, cc av pns32 vvb p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 d vbg av d dt n2 pp-f dt j, n1 cc j pp-f n1: (18) sermon (DIV2) 46 Image 58
1077 see howe they can by any meanes be worthi to be rewarded, and howe thei may be true preparacions, see how they can by any means be worthy to be rewarded, and how they may be true preparations, vvb c-crq pns32 vmb p-acp d n2 vbb j pc-acp vbi vvn, cc c-crq pns32 vmb vbi j n2, (18) sermon (DIV2) 46 Image 58
1078 or disposicions to grace? Therfore as a dead man can not raise him self, or dispositions to grace? Therefore as a dead man can not raise him self, cc n2 p-acp n1? av c-acp dt j n1 vmb xx vvi pno31 n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 46 Image 58
1079 or worcke toward his resurrecciō, nor he that is not, worcke to his creation, so the carnall man, that in Adam is deade, and as though he were not can not worcke towardes his regeneraciō and creation, or work towards his resurrection, nor he that is not, work to his creation, so the carnal man, that in Adam is dead, and as though he were not can not work towards his regeneration and creation, cc vvi p-acp po31 n1, ccx pns31 cst vbz xx, n1 p-acp po31 n1, av dt j n1, cst p-acp np1 vbz j, cc c-acp cs pns31 vbdr xx vmb xx vvi p-acp po31 n1 cc n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 46 Image 58
1080 yea euen as a humane bodye wythout the soule can not moue but downewarde, so the dead soule without the spirite & Christe, his life, can not lifte him selfe vp, yea even as a humane body without the soul can not move but downward, so the dead soul without the Spirit & Christ, his life, can not lift him self up, uh av c-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 vmb xx vvi cc-acp av-j, av dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 cc np1, po31 n1, vmb xx vvi pno31 n1 a-acp, (18) sermon (DIV2) 46 Image 58
1081 but muste of necessitie descende euer downe, in regardinge his own intereste. but must of necessity descend ever down, in regarding his own Interest. cc-acp vmb pp-f n1 vvb av a-acp, p-acp vvg po31 d n1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 46 Image 58
1082 Therfore he cā not but sinne, he must be borne again to do workes spiritual and holye, Therefore he can not but sin, he must be born again to do works spiritual and holy, av pns31 vmb xx p-acp n1, pns31 vmb vbi vvn av pc-acp vdi n2 j cc j, (18) sermon (DIV2) 46 Image 58
1083 and by oure selues we can not be regenerate by no meanes, for it is onlye the worcke of God. and by our selves we can not be regenerate by no means, for it is only the work of God. cc p-acp po12 n2 pns12 vmb xx vbi vvn p-acp dx n2, c-acp pn31 vbz av-j dt n1 pp-f np1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 46 Image 58
1084 It is nedeful then that God creatinge in vs a cleane hert do geue vs a new hert, as Dauid did praie and God did promise bi his prophetes with oute me, saithe Christ, ye can do nothinge, that is spiritual, holi and grateful to God. It is needful then that God creating in us a clean heart do give us a new heart, as David did pray and God did promise by his Prophets with out me, Saith christ, you can do nothing, that is spiritual, holy and grateful to God. pn31 vbz j av cst np1 vvg p-acp pno12 dt j n1 vdb vvi pno12 dt j n1, p-acp np1 vdd vvi cc np1 vdd vvi p-acp po31 n2 p-acp av pno11, vvz np1, pn22 vmb vdi pix, cst vbz j, j cc j p-acp np1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 46 Image 58
1085 Christe then is wholye our rightuousnes, & this is the more riche noble and happi rightuousnes, thē if we were iuste bi our selues, yea none shuld be iuste, Christ then is wholly our righteousness, & this is the more rich noble and happi righteousness, them if we were just by our selves, yea none should be just, np1 av vbz av-jn po12 n1, cc d vbz dt av-dc j j cc fw-la n1, pno32 cs pns12 vbdr j p-acp po12 n2, uh pix vmd vbi j, (18) sermon (DIV2) 46 Image 59
1086 if our iustice dyd in any part depēd vpō vs nor our owne glory excluded, as Paul and Moses wylleth it to be. if our Justice did in any part depend upon us nor our own glory excluded, as Paul and Moses willeth it to be. cs po12 n1 vdd p-acp d n1 vvb p-acp pno12 cc po12 d n1 vvn, p-acp np1 cc np1 vvz pn31 pc-acp vbi. (18) sermon (DIV2) 46 Image 59
1087 There are many that thinke that as men chose to serue a Prince, so we chose to serue god, There Are many that think that as men chosen to serve a Prince, so we chosen to serve god, pc-acp vbr d cst vvb cst p-acp n2 vvd pc-acp vvi dt n1, av pns12 vvd pc-acp vvi n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 46 Image 59
1088 but he him selfe in the contrary, where he sayd, you haue not chosen me, but I you. but he him self in the contrary, where he said, you have not chosen me, but I you. cc-acp pns31 pno31 n1 p-acp dt n-jn, c-crq pns31 vvd, pn22 vhb xx vvn pno11, cc-acp pns11 pn22. (18) sermon (DIV2) 46 Image 59
1089 Likewise they thinke, as they that best serue obtein most fauour of their lord, & those that haue loste it, the more they humble them selues, the soner they recouer it: Likewise they think, as they that best serve obtain most favour of their lord, & those that have lost it, the more they humble them selves, the sooner they recover it: av pns32 vvb, c-acp pns32 cst js vvi vvi ds n1 pp-f po32 n1, cc d cst vhb vvn pn31, dt av-dc pns32 vvb pno32 n2, dt av-c pns32 vvi pn31: (18) sermon (DIV2) 46 Image 59
1090 so they thinke of vs with god. so they think of us with god. av pns32 vvb pp-f pno12 p-acp n1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 46 Image 59
1091 Thus they build theyr good lyfe, not vpon Christe, but on them selues, and fall frome the diuine grace. Thus they built their good life, not upon Christ, but on them selves, and fallen from the divine grace. av pns32 vvb po32 j n1, xx p-acp np1, cc-acp p-acp pno32 n2, cc vvi p-acp dt j-jn n1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 46 Image 59
1092 And also it is clene contrary: And also it is clean contrary: cc av pn31 vbz av-j j-jn: (18) sermon (DIV2) 46 Image 59
1093 for not for that we repent, humble vs, and do good worckes, therfore he geueth vs his grace: for not for that we Repent, humble us, and do good works, Therefore he Giveth us his grace: c-acp xx p-acp cst pns12 vvb, vvb pno12, cc vdb j n2, av pns31 vvz pno12 po31 n1: (18) sermon (DIV2) 46 Image 59
1094 but because he geueth vs his grace, therfore we do worckes that are holye. but Because he Giveth us his grace, Therefore we do works that Are holy. cc-acp c-acp pns31 vvz pno12 po31 n1, av pns12 vdb n2 cst vbr j. (18) sermon (DIV2) 46 Image 59
1095 So that, not for that the good thyefe vpon the crosse dyd confesse Christ, therfore he dyd illuminate him, So that, not for that the good thyefe upon the cross did confess christ, Therefore he did illuminate him, av cst, xx p-acp d dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 vdd vvi np1, av pns31 vdd vvi pno31, (18) sermon (DIV2) 46 Image 59
1096 but for that Christ did illuminate and touch his herte, therfore he dyd confesse him: and the lyke happeneth of all vs. but for that christ did illuminate and touch his heart, Therefore he did confess him: and the like Happeneth of all us cc-acp c-acp cst np1 vdd vvi cc vvi po31 n1, av pns31 vdd vvi pno31: cc dt av-j vvz pp-f d pno12 (18) sermon (DIV2) 46 Image 59
1097 And what good worke dyd Paule when Christ conuerted him? He was most stronglye agaynste his honoure, And what good work did Paul when christ converted him? He was most strongly against his honour, cc r-crq j n1 vdd np1 c-crq np1 vvd pno31? pns31 vbds av-ds av-j p-acp po31 n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 47 Image 59
1098 euen as we were before he called vs. These that are not regenerate, bee wyth Saincte Peter in a darcke prison, bounde with manye cheynes, in the power of the Deuyll, a slepe in sinne, even as we were before he called us These that Are not regenerate, be with Saint Peter in a dark prison, bound with many chains, in the power of the devil, a sleep in sin, av c-acp pns12 vbdr a-acp pns31 vvd pno12 d cst vbr xx vvn, vbb p-acp n1 np1 p-acp dt j n1, vvn p-acp d n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt vvi p-acp n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 47 Image 59
1099 and wylte thou that they bee saued by them selues? No, the Lorde him selfe muste needes awake hym, the euell tree can not brynge forthe good frute, and wilt thou that they be saved by them selves? No, the Lord him self must needs awake him, the evil tree can not bring forth good fruit, cc vm2 pns21 cst pns32 vbb vvn p-acp pno32 n2? uh-dx, dt n1 pno31 n1 vmb av vvi pno31, dt j-jn n1 vmb xx vvi av j n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 47 Image 59
1100 as Christe sayde, no more canne the vngodlye good worckes. as Christ said, no more can the ungodly good works. c-acp np1 vvd, av-dx av-dc vmb dt j j n2. (18) sermon (DIV2) 47 Image 59
1101 Before wee are by Christ regenerate, we are fleshe, and that whiche spryngeth of the fleshe, is fleshe. Before we Are by christ regenerate, we Are Flesh, and that which springeth of the Flesh, is Flesh. c-acp pns12 vbr p-acp np1 vvn, pns12 vbr n1, cc cst r-crq vvz pp-f dt n1, vbz n1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 47 Image 59
1102 Therefore canne we do no spirituall worckes, yea euen as Paule saythe, all the effectes and desyres of the fleshe are death, vncleane are all oure worckes whych procede of our corrupte nature, Therefore can we do not spiritual works, yea even as Paul say, all the effects and Desires of the Flesh Are death, unclean Are all our works which proceed of our corrupt nature, av vmb pns12 vdi xx j n2, uh av c-acp np1 vvb, d dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr n1, j vbr d po12 n2 r-crq vvi pp-f po12 j n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 47 Image 59
1103 and finally he that is not wyth Christe, is agaynste hym. and finally he that is not with Christ, is against him. cc av-j pns31 cst vbz xx p-acp np1, vbz p-acp pno31. (18) sermon (DIV2) 47 Image 59
1104 God at the beginnynge made man free, but in sinninge he was made in suche sorte the seruaunt of sinne, yt not only he can not, God At the beginning made man free, but in sinning he was made in such sort the servant of sin, that not only he can not, np1 p-acp dt n1 vvd n1 j, cc-acp p-acp vvg pns31 vbds vvn p-acp d n1 dt n1 pp-f n1, pn31 xx av-j pns31 vmb xx, (18) sermon (DIV2) 48 Image 59
1105 neither in all nor in parte, merite before god any grace, but he can not in his lyght do otherwyse but sinne: neither in all nor in part, merit before god any grace, but he can not in his Light doe otherwise but sin: av-dx p-acp d ccx p-acp n1, vvb p-acp n1 d n1, cc-acp pns31 vmb xx p-acp po31 vvi n1 av p-acp n1: (18) sermon (DIV2) 48 Image 59
1106 yet not for this he shuld leaue to heare the worde of God, to praye, to take counsayle, to seeke to bee corrected, to do almes and lyke worcke, not for that he dothe deserue grace but punyshemente, yet not for this he should leave to hear the word of God, to pray, to take counsel, to seek to be corrected, to do alms and like work, not for that he doth deserve grace but punishment, av xx p-acp d pns31 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi, pc-acp vvi n1, pc-acp vvi pc-acp vbi vvn, pc-acp vdi n2 cc av-j vvi, xx p-acp cst pns31 vdz vvi n1 p-acp n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 48 Image 59
1107 euen as he that by force is compelled to humble hym selfe, and axe pardon of hys enemye, even as he that by force is compelled to humble him self, and axe pardon of his enemy, av c-acp pns31 cst p-acp n1 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi pno31 n1, cc n1 n1 pp-f po31 n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 48 Image 59
1108 for that fayned humilitye, he meritethe not to bee pardoned, but should merite so muche the more to be punished, for that feigned humility, he meritethe not to be pardoned, but should merit so much the more to be punished, c-acp cst j-vvn n1, pns31 vvz xx pc-acp vbi vvn, cc-acp vmd n1 av av-d dt dc pc-acp vbi vvn, (18) sermon (DIV2) 48 Image 60
1109 as that, hauinge vniustli offēded him, he ought with his herte, to haue humbled him, and asked pardon, and hath not done it. as that, having vniustli offended him, he ought with his heart, to have humbled him, and asked pardon, and hath not done it. c-acp d, vhg av-j vvn pno31, pns31 vmd p-acp po31 n1, pc-acp vhi vvn pno31, cc vvd n1, cc vhz xx vdn pn31. (18) sermon (DIV2) 48 Image 60
1110 Now so the vngodlye, in askinge mercie of God, doeth sinne, for he that asketh not for his glory as he is bounde, Now so the ungodly, in asking mercy of God, doth sin, for he that asks not for his glory as he is bound, av av dt j, p-acp vvg n1 pp-f np1, vdz vvi, c-acp pns31 cst vvz xx p-acp po31 n1 c-acp pns31 vbz vvn, (18) sermon (DIV2) 48 Image 60
1111 but for his owne gaine, nor therfore he ought to ceasse from asking help of God, but for his own gain, nor Therefore he ought to cease from asking help of God, cc-acp p-acp po31 d n1, ccx av pns31 vmd pc-acp vvi p-acp vvg n1 pp-f np1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 48 Image 60
1112 for that he sinneth not in prayinge but for the not prayinge in spirit, for the glorie of God, for that he Sinneth not in praying but for the not praying in Spirit, for the glory of God, c-acp cst pns31 vvz xx p-acp vvg p-acp p-acp dt xx vvg p-acp n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 48 Image 60
1113 and with al due circumstances in that case he did partlye obey God, for if he did not praye he should sinne much more greuouslye. and with all due Circumstances in that case he did partly obey God, for if he did not pray he should sin much more grievously. cc p-acp d j-jn n2 p-acp d n1 pns31 vdd av vvi np1, c-acp cs pns31 vdd xx vvi pns31 vmd vvi d av-dc av-j. (18) sermon (DIV2) 48 Image 60
1114 The Zamaritane not onlye deserued not to haue grace of Chryste, for asking him water, The Zacchaeus not only deserved not to have grace of Christ, for asking him water, dt np1 xx av-j vvn xx pc-acp vhi n1 pp-f np1, p-acp vvg pno31 n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 48 Image 60
1115 but for that her demaund, she deserued to be punished, bicause she did it not in faithe, but for that her demand, she deserved to be punished, Because she did it not in faith, cc-acp c-acp cst po31 n1, pns31 vvd pc-acp vbi vvn, c-acp pns31 vdd pn31 xx p-acp n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 48 Image 60
1116 and to the glorye of God. Neuerthelesse Christe would that she shuld aske, and that it shulde passe by those meanes. and to the glory of God. Nevertheless Christ would that she should ask, and that it should pass by those means. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. av np1 vmd cst pns31 vmd vvi, cc cst pn31 vmd vvi p-acp d n2. (18) sermon (DIV2) 48 Image 60
1117 Now so he wil that sinners aske grace, and do those worckes that he hath commaūded them, Now so he will that Sinners ask grace, and do those works that he hath commanded them, av av pns31 vmb d n2 vvb n1, cc vdb d n2 cst pns31 vhz vvn pno32, (18) sermon (DIV2) 49 Image 60
1118 albe it thei do them not to the glorye of god, beinge blinde to diuine thinges, albe it they do them not to the glory of god, being blind to divine things, cs pn31 pns32 vdb pno32 xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vbg j p-acp j-jn n2, (18) sermon (DIV2) 49 Image 60
1119 yea darckenes it self, as writeth saint Ihon. But after the sinners are regenerat bi christ then as childrē of god, thei are free, yea darkness it self, as Writeth saint John But After the Sinners Are regenerate by Christ then as children of god, they Are free, uh n1 pn31 n1, c-acp vvz n1 np1 p-acp p-acp dt n2 vbr vvn p-acp np1 av p-acp n2 pp-f n1, pns32 vbr j, (18) sermon (DIV2) 49 Image 60
1120 and not the seruauntes of the deuell nor of sinne because that althoughe in them remaineth the concupiscence of sinne, neuerthelesse thy do not consente to it, they obey not vnto it. and not the Servants of the Devil nor of sin Because that although in them remains the concupiscence of sin, nevertheless thy doe not consent to it, they obey not unto it. cc xx dt n2 pp-f dt n1 ccx pp-f n1 c-acp d cs p-acp pno32 vvz dt n1 pp-f n1, av po21 n1 xx vvi p-acp pn31, pns32 vvb xx p-acp pn31. (18) sermon (DIV2) 49 Image 60
1121 It dothe not reigne in them: It doth not Reign in them: pn31 vdz xx vvi p-acp pno32: (18) sermon (DIV2) 49 Image 60
1122 but they haue so much lyght of god, & so much spirite (which helpeth their infirmitie) that they are stirred to the glorie of god, thoughe not wholy as they wolde, but they have so much Light of god, & so much Spirit (which Helpeth their infirmity) that they Are stirred to the glory of god, though not wholly as they would, cc-acp pns32 vhb av av-d vvi pp-f n1, cc av d n1 (r-crq vvz po32 n1) cst pns32 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cs xx av-jn c-acp pns32 vmd, (18) sermon (DIV2) 49 Image 60
1123 for because of the repugnaunte fleshe. for Because of the repugnaunte Flesh. c-acp c-acp pp-f dt ng1 n1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 49 Image 60
1124 Therfore said Paul, I do not ye good that I wold do, but the euell that I wolde not. Therefore said Paul, I do not you good that I would do, but the evil that I would not. av vvd np1, pns11 vdb xx pn22 j cst pns11 vmd vdi, p-acp dt j-jn cst pns11 vmd xx. (18) sermon (DIV2) 49 Image 60
1125 But suche defectes are not imputed to them, for that they are by faythe graffed in Christe. But such defects Are not imputed to them, for that they Are by faith graffed in Christ. p-acp d n2 vbr xx vvn p-acp pno32, c-acp cst pns32 vbr p-acp n1 vvn p-acp np1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 49 Image 60
1126 The regenerate bi Christe are prone and readie to the good, god hathe illustrate their mind and toutched their herte, in suche maner that with all their soule, voluntarely frely, The regenerate by Christ Are prove and ready to the good, god hath illustrate their mind and touched their heart, in such manner that with all their soul, voluntarily freely, dt j-vvn p-acp np1 vbr j cc j p-acp dt j, n1 vhz vvb po32 n1 cc vvd po32 n1, p-acp d n1 cst p-acp d po32 n1, av-jn av-j, (18) sermon (DIV2) 49 Image 60
1127 and gladly, they do holye worckes, to the glory of god, so that as god counsailed the soules of them that did electe Dauid to content thē selues in their herte to haue him for their kinge, and gladly, they do holy works, to the glory of god, so that as god counseled the Souls of them that did elect David to content them selves in their heart to have him for their King, cc av-j, pns32 vdb j n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, av cst p-acp n1 vvn dt n2 pp-f pno32 cst vdd vvi np1 pc-acp vvi pno32 n2 p-acp po32 n1 pc-acp vhi pno31 p-acp po32 n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 49 Image 60
1128 so he moneth the hert of the regenerate, wyllinglye to haue god for theyr god, to cōmit them to his gouernaunce, so he Monn the heart of the regenerate, willingly to have god for their god, to commit them to his governance, av pns31 n1 dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvn, av-j pc-acp vhi n1 p-acp po32 n1, pc-acp vvb pno32 p-acp po31 n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 49 Image 60
1129 and to delight to be gouerned of him, with honoringe him as a celestial father. and to delight to be governed of him, with honouring him as a celestial father. cc pc-acp vvi pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f pno31, p-acp vvg pno31 p-acp dt j n1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 49 Image 60
1130 So thē as the sonnes of Adam, before they be regenerate, are the seruauntes of sinne, So them as the Sons of Adam, before they be regenerate, Are the Servants of sin, np1 pno32 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, c-acp pns32 vbb vvn, vbr dt n2 pp-f n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 49 Image 60
1131 for that they cā not but sinne, & therfore because they can not worcke, wyl, desire, for that they can not but sin, & Therefore Because they can not work, will, desire, c-acp cst pns32 vmb xx p-acp n1, cc av c-acp pns32 vmb xx vvi, n1, n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 49 Image 60
1132 nor styrre in any waye to the glory of god, as they are holden, but only for their carnall cōmoditie, by ye which al men not regenerate, are called fleshe, not only the body, nor stir in any Way to the glory of god, as they Are held, but only for their carnal commodity, by you which all men not regenerate, Are called Flesh, not only the body, ccx vvi p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, c-acp pns32 vbr vvn, cc-acp av-j c-acp po32 j n1, p-acp pn22 r-crq d n2 xx vvn, vbr vvn n1, xx av-j dt n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 49 Image 61
1133 but the soule, the wyl, desires and thoughtes, with al the rest, so after that they are regenerate, they be fre from sinne, (for that they can worke to the glory of god) and are seruauntes of ryghteousnes. but the soul, the will, Desires and thoughts, with all the rest, so After that they Are regenerate, they be from from sin, (for that they can work to the glory of god) and Are Servants of righteousness. cc-acp dt n1, dt n1, n2 cc n2, p-acp d dt n1, av p-acp cst pns32 vbr vvn, pns32 vbb p-acp p-acp n1, (p-acp cst pns32 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1) cc vbr n2 pp-f n1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 49 Image 61
1134 Therfore although, as concerning the substaunce and beyng of the bodie and of the soule, thei remayne the same: Therefore although, as Concerning the substance and being of the body and of the soul, they remain the same: av cs, c-acp vvg dt n1 cc vbg pp-f dt n1 cc pp-f dt n1, pns32 vvb dt d: (18) sermon (DIV2) 49 Image 61
1135 neuertheles, where before they wer called fleshly men, and fleshe, for that they sought not but theyr owne proper thynges, afterward they are called spirituall men and spirite, in as muche as they seke the glory of God, the which they maye do, nevertheless, where before they were called fleshly men, and Flesh, for that they sought not but their own proper things, afterwards they Are called spiritual men and Spirit, in as much as they seek the glory of God, the which they may do, av, c-crq c-acp pns32 vbdr vvn j n2, cc n1, c-acp cst pns32 vvd xx p-acp po32 d j n2, av pns32 vbr vvn j n2 cc n1, p-acp c-acp d c-acp pns32 vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, dt r-crq pns32 vmb vdi, (18) sermon (DIV2) 49 Image 61
1136 for that God hathe geuen them by mere grace liuely lyght and spiritual feling, and knowledge of his goodnes, for that God hath given them by mere grace lively Light and spiritual feeling, and knowledge of his Goodness, c-acp cst np1 vhz vvn pno32 p-acp j n1 av-j vvi cc j n-vvg, cc n1 pp-f po31 n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 49 Image 61
1137 yea duringe in them that perfect light, not only they are fre from sinne, for that thei be able not to sinne, yea during in them that perfect Light, not only they Are from from sin, for that they be able not to sin, uh p-acp p-acp pno32 d j n1, xx av-j pns32 vbr p-acp p-acp n1, c-acp cst pns32 vbb j xx pc-acp vvi, (18) sermon (DIV2) 49 Image 61
1138 but also they can not sinne, for that they cā not but loue god & worke to his glory. but also they can not sin, for that they can not but love god & work to his glory. cc-acp av pns32 vmb xx n1, c-acp cst pns32 vmb xx cc-acp vvi n1 cc vvi p-acp po31 n1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 49 Image 61
1139 And this is the perfecte libertie, the beinge fre frome the power to sinne, and beinge not of power to sinne, is not to sinne. And this is the perfect liberty, the being from from the power to sin, and being not of power to sin, is not to sin. cc d vbz dt vvi n1, cs vbg p-acp p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, cc vbg xx pp-f n1 p-acp n1, vbz xx p-acp n1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 50 Image 61
1140 Otherwyse, neither the saintes that are in the other lyfe, nor the Aungels shoulde bee perfectly fre, Otherwise, neither the Saints that Are in the other life, nor the Angels should be perfectly from, av, av-dx dt n2 cst vbr p-acp dt j-jn n1, ccx dt n2 vmd vbi av-j p-acp, (18) sermon (DIV2) 50 Image 61
1141 neither Christ nor god, for thei cā not sinne. neither christ nor god, for they can not sin. av-dx np1 ccx n1, c-acp pns32 vmb xx n1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 50 Image 61
1142 It is very true this, yt god some time doth let his electe & holy men fal, withdrawing his diuine light for a time (yet for their benefites) therfore we are not absolutelie and wholy fre from the power to sinne, It is very true this, that god Some time does let his elect & holy men fall, withdrawing his divine Light for a time (yet for their benefits) Therefore we Are not absolutely and wholly from from the power to sin, pn31 vbz av j d, pn31 n1 d n1 vdz vvi po31 vvi cc j n2 vvi, vvg po31 j-jn n1 p-acp dt n1 (av p-acp po32 n2) av pns12 vbr xx av-j cc av-jn p-acp p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 50 Image 61
1143 as we shal be in the life to come, but thei are fre frō power to sinne with this cōdiciō, duryng in thē the liuely & actual lyght of god. as we shall be in the life to come, but they Are from from power to sin with this condition, during in them the lively & actual Light of god. c-acp pns12 vmb vbi p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi, cc-acp pns32 vbr p-acp p-acp n1 p-acp n1 p-acp d n1, p-acp p-acp pno32 dt j cc j vvi pp-f n1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 50 Image 61
1144 So then as the carnal, before their regeneracion are in such sort the seruauntes of sinne, that they cā not but sinne, not therfore absolutelye & without condicion, So then as the carnal, before their regeneration Are in such sort the Servants of sin, that they can not but sin, not Therefore absolutely & without condition, av av c-acp dt j, c-acp po32 n1 vbr p-acp d n1 dt n2 pp-f n1, cst pns32 vmb xx p-acp n1, xx av av-j cc p-acp n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 50 Image 61
1145 but so long as they haue not the holy light of god, so the regenerate are in lyke maner fre frō sinne that they cā not sinne, but so long as they have not the holy Light of god, so the regenerate Are in like manner from from sin that they can not sin, cc-acp av av-j c-acp pns32 vhb xx dt j n1 pp-f n1, av dt vvn vbr p-acp av-j n1 p-acp p-acp n1 cst pns32 vmb xx n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 50 Image 61
1146 yea they can not chose but worke wel, yet not absolutely, but during in thē that liuelie & actual light of god. yea they can not chosen but work well, yet not absolutely, but during in them that lively & actual Light of god. uh pns32 vmb xx vvi cc-acp vvi av, av xx av-j, cc-acp p-acp p-acp pno32 cst av-j cc j n1 pp-f n1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 50 Image 61
1147 And wt al this, neither the wyl of the fleshe is violēted to wyl euel, nor the wyl of the spirite to wyl wel. And with all this, neither the will of the Flesh is violented to will evil, nor the will of the Spirit to will well. cc p-acp d d, av-dx dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz vvn pc-acp vmb av-jn, ccx dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1 av. (18) sermon (DIV2) 50 Image 61
1148 And this is, for that the wyl cā not worke, but of wyl (therfore wyllingly) but if it were possible that of any outward power it were forced thē by that violēce, it shuld worcke not voluntarilye. And this is, for that the will can not work, but of will (Therefore willingly) but if it were possible that of any outward power it were forced them by that violence, it should work not voluntarily. cc d vbz, c-acp cst dt n1 vmb xx vvi, cc-acp pp-f n1 (av av-j) p-acp cs pn31 vbdr j cst pp-f d j n1 pn31 vbdr vvn pno32 p-acp d n1, pn31 vmd vvi xx av-jn. (18) sermon (DIV2) 50 Image 61
1149 And on the other syde, it shuld worke willingly for yt it coulde not worke but of the same wil yt it is: And on the other side, it should work willingly for that it could not work but of the same will that it is: cc p-acp dt j-jn n1, pn31 vmd vvi av-j p-acp pn31 pn31 vmd xx vvi cc-acp pp-f dt d vmb pn31 pn31 vbz: (18) sermon (DIV2) 50 Image 61
1150 therefore it shuld worke vnwillingly & willingly the which in a maner is vnpossible, & implieth cōtradictiō and gainsaiyng. Therefore it should work unwillingly & willingly the which in a manner is unpossible, & Implies contradiction and gainsaiyng. av pn31 vmd vvi av-j cc av-j dt r-crq p-acp dt n1 vbz j, cc vvz n1 cc vvg. (18) sermon (DIV2) 50 Image 61
1151 So thē as if one being a slepe were throwen donne from a hyghe place, So them as if one being a sleep were thrown done from a high place, np1 pno32 c-acp cs pi vbg dt vvi vbdr vvn vdn p-acp dt j n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 50 Image 61
1152 and in the fallinge should awake, perceyuinge hys falle, should wyllingly contente him selfe, and haue pleasure so to fal donne to the botome, and in the falling should awake, perceiving his fall, should willingly content him self, and have pleasure so to fall done to the bottom, cc p-acp dt vvg vmd vvi, vvg po31 n1, vmd av-j n1 pno31 n1, cc vhb n1 av pc-acp vvi vdn p-acp dt n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 50 Image 61
1153 when he were at the ground, he were well worthy to haue shame & punishement, not for that he might in his fal withhold him selfe, when he were At the ground, he were well worthy to have shame & punishment, not for that he might in his fall withhold him self, c-crq pns31 vbdr p-acp dt n1, pns31 vbdr av j pc-acp vhi n1 cc n1, xx p-acp cst pns31 vmd p-acp po31 vvi vvi pno31 n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 50 Image 62
1154 for it was not in his choyse nor libertie, but for that he did so delight and cōtent him self with that fal, with his ful wyl, for it was not in his choice nor liberty, but for that he did so delight and content him self with that fall, with his full will, c-acp pn31 vbds xx p-acp po31 n1 ccx n1, cc-acp c-acp cst pns31 vdd av vvi cc n1 pno31 n1 p-acp d n1, p-acp po31 j n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 50 Image 62
1155 & would it wyth the herte, in such sorte, that al beit he myght haue had the power to restraine that fal, he wold not haue done it. & would it with the heart, in such sort, that all beit he might have had the power to restrain that fall, he would not have done it. cc vmd pn31 p-acp dt n1, p-acp d n1, cst d cs pns31 vmd vhi vhn dt n1 pc-acp vvi d n1, pns31 vmd xx vhi vdn pn31. (18) sermon (DIV2) 50 Image 62
1156 Euen so the lyke becōmeth of al the chyldren of Adam, that beynge fallen in him, Eve so the like becomes of all the children of Adam, that being fallen in him, np1 av dt av-j vvz pp-f d dt n2 pp-f np1, cst vbg vvn p-acp pno31, (18) sermon (DIV2) 50 Image 62
1157 although when thei come to ye yeres of discression, & begyn to discerne the good frome the euel, they perceiue the sinnes that they do, euery way they do thē volūtarilye, delighting therin, although when they come to you Years of discretion, & begin to discern the good from the evil, they perceive the Sins that they do, every Way they do them voluntarily, delighting therein, cs c-crq pns32 vvb p-acp pn22 n2 pp-f n1, cc vvb pc-acp vvi dt j p-acp dt n-jn, pns32 vvb dt n2 cst pns32 vdb, d n1 pns32 vdb pno32 av-jn, vvg av, (18) sermon (DIV2) 50 Image 62
1158 so that althoughe they be not of power, not to do thē, they ar neuertheles worthy of ponishmēt, so that although they be not of power, not to do them, they Are nevertheless worthy of ponishment, av cst cs pns32 vbb xx pp-f n1, xx pc-acp vdi pno32, pns32 vbr av j pp-f n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 50 Image 62
1159 for yt they in sorte cōmit them wyllingly, that if they had power not to do them, for that they in sort commit them willingly, that if they had power not to do them, c-acp pn31 pns32 p-acp n1 vvb pno32 av-j, cst cs pns32 vhd n1 xx pc-acp vdi pno32, (18) sermon (DIV2) 50 Image 62
1160 yet euery waye they wold do them, beinge their wyll so malignaūte, as it is. Their wyll then is not violented or forced to do euel of ani outward power, yet every Way they would do them, being their will so malignaunte, as it is. Their will then is not violented or forced to do evil of ani outward power, av d n1 pns32 vmd vdi pno32, vbg po32 n1 av vvb, c-acp pn31 vbz. po32 n1 av vbz xx vvd cc vvd pc-acp vdi n-jn pp-f fw-la j n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 50 Image 62
1161 but of his owne proper & entiere or inward malyce: but of his own proper & entiere or inward malice: cc-acp pp-f po31 d j cc j cc j n1: (18) sermon (DIV2) 50 Image 62
1162 And so the other partie, the regenerate by the gladsome, entier, liuelye, & enflamed light that they haue of the boūty of god, thei are forced to eleuate thē selues, wt an amorous violēce (Therfore volūtarily, And so the other party, the regenerate by the gladsome, entire, lively, & inflamed Light that they have of the bounty of god, they Are forced to elevate them selves, with an Amoros violence (Therefore voluntarily, cc av dt j-jn n1, dt j-vvn p-acp dt j, j, j, cc vvd n1 cst pns32 vhb pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, pns32 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi pno32 n2, p-acp dt j n1 (av av-jn, (18) sermon (DIV2) 50 Image 62
1163 & wt perfect liberti) to god, to whom for euer be all laud, honor, and glory, through Iesu Christ our Lorde, Amen. & with perfect liberti) to god, to whom for ever be all laud, honour, and glory, through Iesu christ our Lord, Amen. cc p-acp j fw-la) p-acp n1, p-acp ro-crq p-acp av vbi d n1, n1, cc n1, p-acp np1 np1 po12 n1, uh-n. (18) sermon (DIV2) 50 Image 62
1164 ¶ Of the effectes wrought bi the spirite of god when it entreche in to the soule: the.xiiii. Sermon ¶ Of the effects wrought by the Spirit of god when it entreche in to the soul: the xiiii Sermon ¶ pp-f dt n2 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 c-crq pn31 uh p-acp p-acp dt n1: dt crd n1 (19) sermon (DIV2) 50 Image 62
1165 EVen as Christ entring into the holye citye of Ierusalem, the whole citie was moued, EVen as christ entering into the holy City of Ierusalem, the Whole City was moved, av p-acp np1 vvg p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, dt j-jn n1 vbds vvn, (19) sermon (DIV2) 51 Image 62
1166 so moueth the citie of the soule when Christe entreth therein, specially, sence from that as from a fort & strong municioned rocke he hath the greate deuyll to chase away. so moves the City of the soul when Christ entereth therein, specially, sense from that as from a fort & strong municioned rock he hath the great Devil to chase away. av vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 c-crq np1 vvz av, av-j, n1 p-acp d c-acp p-acp dt n1 cc j vvn n1 pns31 vhz dt j n1 pc-acp vvi av. (19) sermon (DIV2) 51 Image 62
1167 And if in ye lunatike son, ther was a greate cōmocion, when Christ out of his body wold haue drawen the malignaūt spirite that had possessed hym: And if in you lunatic son, there was a great commotion, when christ out of his body would have drawn the malignant Spirit that had possessed him: cc cs p-acp pn22 j-jn n1, pc-acp vbds dt j n1, c-crq np1 av pp-f po31 n1 vmd vhi vvn dt j n1 cst vhd vvn pno31: (19) sermon (DIV2) 51 Image 62
1168 thinke what cōmocion there is, when he chaseth hym frō the soule, in the which he dwelleth more willyngly. think what commotion there is, when he chases him from the soul, in the which he dwells more willingly. vvb r-crq n1 a-acp vbz, c-crq pns31 vvz pno31 p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt r-crq pns31 vvz av-dc av-j. (19) sermon (DIV2) 51 Image 62
1169 And knowe, that it maketh a cōmocion not onli outward in ceremonies, as do cōmonly ye false christianes when it is nere Easter, And know, that it makes a commotion not only outward in ceremonies, as doe commonly the false Christians when it is never Easter, cc vvb, cst pn31 vvz dt n1 xx av-j j p-acp n2, c-acp n1 av-j dt j njpg2 c-crq pn31 vbz av-j n1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 51 Image 62
1170 but there is a cōmocion within the very bowels of the soule, and inward parte of the herte, there is nothing that so cā perce the soule, but there is a commotion within the very bowels of the soul, and inward part of the heart, there is nothing that so can pierce the soul, cc-acp pc-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt n1, cc j n1 pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vbz pix cst av vmb vvi dt n1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 51 Image 62
1171 as doth the spirite of god, when it entreth into it by speciall slidinge. as does the Spirit of god, when it entereth into it by special sliding. c-acp vdz dt n1 pp-f n1, c-crq pn31 vvz p-acp pn31 p-acp j n-vvg. (19) sermon (DIV2) 51 Image 62
1172 Not only it spoileth vs of the olde Adam with hys concupiscence, & doth cloth vs wyth Christ, with all his vertues, Not only it spoileth us of the old Adam with his concupiscence, & does cloth us with christ, with all his Virtues, xx av-j pn31 vvz pno12 pp-f dt j np1 p-acp po31 n1, cc vdz vvi pno12 p-acp np1, p-acp d po31 n2, (19) sermon (DIV2) 51 Image 62
1173 but also maketh vs to be borne a new, that as if a poore man were sodenly made an Emperoure, he shulde be wholy chaunged, but also makes us to be born a new, that as if a poor man were suddenly made an Emperor, he should be wholly changed, cc-acp av vvz pno12 pc-acp vbi vvn dt j, cst c-acp cs dt j n1 vbdr av-j vvn dt n1, pns31 vmd vbi av-jn vvn, (19) sermon (DIV2) 51 Image 62
1174 so he that of a vile sinner, is made the sonne of God chaūgeth thoughtes, effectes, desires, so he that of a vile sinner, is made the son of God changeth thoughts, effects, Desires, av pns31 cst pp-f dt j n1, vbz vvn dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz n2, n2, n2, (19) sermon (DIV2) 51 Image 63
1175 and wyll, chaungeth frenshipes, practises, wordes, workes, and life, and of humaine, beastly, carnall, earthe, and deuelishe: and will, changeth frenshipes, practises, words, works, and life, and of human, beastly, carnal, earth, and devilish: cc vmb, vvz n2, n2, n2, n2, cc n1, cc pp-f j, j, j, n1, cc j: (19) sermon (DIV2) 51 Image 63
1176 he becommeth heuenly, spirituall, angelicall, and deuine as did Paul, goinge to Damasco, when Christ did enter his herte. he becomes heavenly, spiritual, angelical, and divine as did Paul, going to Damasco, when christ did enter his heart. pns31 vvz j, j, j, cc j-jn c-acp vdd np1, vvg p-acp np1, c-crq np1 vdd vvi po31 n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 51 Image 63
1177 There was a mutacion, from the righte hande of God. There was a mutation, from the right hand of God. a-acp vbds dt n1, p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 51 Image 63
1178 When the spirite of the Lorde entreth in a person, he is chaunged into another man, When the Spirit of the Lord entereth in a person, he is changed into Another man, c-crq dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1, pns31 vbz vvn p-acp j-jn n1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 51 Image 63
1179 for that dieng to the world, he beginneth to liue to him self. for that dying to the world, he begins to live to him self. c-acp cst vvg p-acp dt n1, pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 51 Image 63
1180 And if when Christe did enter in to the temple he purged it from those that bought and solde, thincke if when he entreth into the spiritual temple, he clenseth it from euery vnclennes of sinne, there restith not in it any thinge of dampnacion, he healeth it moste perfectlye, And if when Christ did enter in to the temple he purged it from those that bought and sold, think if when he entereth into the spiritual temple, he Cleanseth it from every uncleanness of sin, there restith not in it any thing of damnation, he heals it most perfectly, cc cs c-crq np1 vdd vvi p-acp p-acp dt n1 pns31 vvd pn31 p-acp d cst vvd cc vvn, vvb cs c-crq pns31 vvz p-acp dt j n1, pns31 vvz pn31 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvd xx p-acp pn31 d n1 pp-f n1, pns31 vvz pn31 av-ds av-j, (19) sermon (DIV2) 51 Image 63
1181 so that if the vncleane woman was healed, at the touche of the hemme of Christes garment, yu mayst thinke what it is when Christ in spirite entring in to the soule, so that if the unclean woman was healed, At the touch of the hem of Christ's garment, thou Mayest think what it is when christ in Spirit entering in to the soul, av cst cs dt j n1 vbds vvn, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, pns21 vm2 vvi r-crq pn31 vbz c-crq np1 p-acp n1 vvg p-acp p-acp dt n1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 51 Image 63
1182 and the person with lyuely fayth, imbraceth him wholy for his. Also as when the sonne beames enter into thy house, thou perceiuist in the ayre, and the person with lively faith, Embraceth him wholly for his. Also as when the son beams enter into thy house, thou perceiuist in the air, cc dt n1 p-acp j n1, vvz pno31 av-jn p-acp po31. av c-acp c-crq dt n1 n2 vvb p-acp po21 n1, pns21 n1 p-acp dt n1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 51 Image 63
1183 euē to the smalest mote which yu couldest not se before, so whē in the soule do enter the beames of lyght of the diuine grace, the sinnes are perceiued in more cleare maner. even to the Smallest mote which thou Couldst not see before, so when in the soul do enter the beams of Light of the divine grace, the Sins Are perceived in more clear manner. av p-acp dt js n1 r-crq pns21 vmd2 xx vvi a-acp, av c-crq p-acp dt n1 vdb vvi dt n2 pp-f vvi pp-f dt j-jn n1, dt n2 vbr vvn p-acp av-dc j n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 51 Image 63
1184 Yea, as the prodigal sonne neuer knew nor perceiued truly his own errour, til with such pitie he was imbraced of his father, Yea, as the prodigal son never knew nor perceived truly his own error, till with such pity he was embraced of his father, uh, c-acp dt j-jn n1 av-x vvd ccx vvd av-j po31 d n1, c-acp p-acp d n1 pns31 vbds vvn pp-f po31 n1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 51 Image 63
1185 & had profe how great was the fatherly goodnes and charitie whiche he had offended: & had proof how great was the fatherly Goodness and charity which he had offended: cc vhd n1 c-crq j vbds dt j n1 cc n1 r-crq pns31 vhd vvn: (19) sermon (DIV2) 51 Image 63
1186 so the sinner when he conuerteth & beginneth with the spirite to taste the diuine goodnes, he beginneth also to know his malice, pride, so the sinner when he Converts & begins with the Spirit to taste the divine Goodness, he begins also to know his malice, pride, av dt n1 c-crq pns31 vvz cc vvz p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt j-jn n1, pns31 vvz av pc-acp vvi po31 n1, n1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 51 Image 63
1187 and ingratitude with the rest his vnlawful sinnes. and ingratitude with the rest his unlawful Sins. cc n1 p-acp dt n1 po31 j n2. (19) sermon (DIV2) 51 Image 63
1188 He restoreth wt Zacheus that which is not his, if Christ enter into his house and dispenseth the superfluous thinges, He restoreth with Zacchaeus that which is not his, if christ enter into his house and dispenseth the superfluous things, pns31 vvz p-acp np1 cst r-crq vbz xx png31, cs np1 vvb p-acp po31 n1 cc vvz dt j n2, (19) sermon (DIV2) 51 Image 63
1189 yea beyng ryche with the treasures of Christe, he leaueth al with vnmeasurable loue. yea being rich with the treasures of Christ, he Leaveth all with unmeasurable love. uh vbg j p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, pns31 vvz d p-acp j n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 51 Image 63
1190 He can not participate or take parte of the bountie of god that doth not cōmunicate & distribute to others. He can not participate or take part of the bounty of god that does not communicate & distribute to Others. pns31 vmb xx vvi cc vvi n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 cst vdz xx vvi cc vvi p-acp n2-jn. (19) sermon (DIV2) 51 Image 63
1191 The liuelye flame muste needes breake forth, or els beinge smoudered it quēcheth & the foūtaines yt cōtinuallye receiue rūning water must of force ouerflow: The lively flame must needs break forth, or Else being smoudered it quenches & the fountains that continually receive running water must of force overflow: dt j n1 vmb av vvi av, cc av vbg vvn pn31 vvz cc dt n2 pn31 av-j vvi vvg n1 vmb pp-f n1 vvi: (19) sermon (DIV2) 51 Image 63
1192 so thei that haue in thē ye holy gost, by yt testimonie wherof they are sure to be the sōnes of god, haue cōtinually one such & so entire, sincere, so they that have in them the holy ghost, by that testimony whereof they Are sure to be the Sons of god, have continually one such & so entire, sincere, av pns32 cst vhb p-acp pno32 dt j n1, p-acp pn31 n1 c-crq pns32 vbr j pc-acp vbi dt n2 pp-f n1, vhb av-j crd d cc av j, j, (19) sermon (DIV2) 51 Image 63
1193 and pure gladnes (whiche groweth of the liuely knowledge yt they haue of the greate goodnes of god) yt thei cā not expresse it, nor thei cānot cōprehēd thē selfes. and pure gladness (which grows of the lively knowledge that they have of the great Goodness of god) that they can not express it, nor they cannot comprehend them selves. cc j n1 (r-crq vvz pp-f dt j n1 pn31 pns32 vhi pp-f dt j n1 pp-f n1) pn31 pns32 vmb xx vvi pn31, ccx pns32 vmbx vvi pno32 n2. (19) sermon (DIV2) 51 Image 63
1194 Therfore not being able to wt hold thē selues, they springe & leape for ioye wt Ihon Baptist, wt his mother they make exclamaciō, & as to Zacharie, so are their tōges losed: Therefore not being able to with hold them selves, they spring & leap for joy with John Baptist, with his mother they make exclamation, & as to Zacharias, so Are their tongues losed: av xx vbg j p-acp p-acp vvi pno32 n2, pns32 n1 cc vvi p-acp n1 p-acp np1 np1, p-acp po31 n1 pns32 vvb n1, cc c-acp p-acp np1, av vbr po32 n2 vvd: (19) sermon (DIV2) 51 Image 63
1195 so yt although in praising of god thei perceiue wt Moses that they stāmer and are of an vnlearned tonge, neuertheles with the Apostels, they can not kepe scilence of that which they haue heard, sene, so that although in praising of god they perceive with Moses that they stammer and Are of an unlearned tongue, nevertheless with the Apostles, they can not keep silence of that which they have herd, seen, av pn31 cs p-acp vvg pp-f n1 pns32 vvb p-acp np1 cst pns32 vvi cc vbr pp-f dt j n1, av p-acp dt n2, pns32 vmb xx vvi n1 pp-f d r-crq pns32 vhb vvn, vvn, (19) sermon (DIV2) 51 Image 64
1196 & felt, with the spieite, they must nedes speake by the superabundaūce of loue, that they haue, they desyre with the woman of Samarye, that euery one should taste that which they them selues haue had experiēce of. & felt, with the spieite, they must needs speak by the superabundance of love, that they have, they desire with the woman of Samaria, that every one should taste that which they them selves have had experience of. cc vvd, p-acp dt n1, pns32 vmb av vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cst pns32 vhb, pns32 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cst d crd vmd vvi d r-crq pns32 pno32 n2 vhb vhn n1 pp-f. (19) sermon (DIV2) 51 Image 64
1197 And although for preaching the gospell they be persecuted, for al that they do not desiste and leaue of, And although for preaching the gospel they be persecuted, for all that they do not desist and leave of, cc cs p-acp vvg dt n1 pns32 vbb vvn, p-acp d cst pns32 vdb xx vvi cc vvi pp-f, (19) sermon (DIV2) 51 Image 64
1198 but triumphing in al, they perseuer and go furth euen to the death, thei feele in such sorte in the herte the charitie of god, that not onlie it is swete to them to suffer for his loue, but triumphing in all, they persever and go forth even to the death, they feel in such sort in the heart the charity of god, that not only it is sweet to them to suffer for his love, cc-acp vvg p-acp d, pns32 vvb cc vvi av av-j p-acp dt n1, pns32 vvb p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1 dt n1 pp-f n1, cst xx av-j pn31 vbz j p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 51 Image 64
1199 but with the apostels they reioyce therin. And for that they participate of that greate charitie of Christe, by beynge his members. but with the Apostles they rejoice therein. And for that they participate of that great charity of Christ, by being his members. cc-acp p-acp dt n2 pns32 vvb av. cc c-acp cst pns32 vvb pp-f cst j n1 pp-f np1, p-acp vbg po31 n2. (19) sermon (DIV2) 51 Image 64
1200 Therfore with hym they pardon al men, beyng ready to shed their bloud and put theyr lyfe for their enemies, Therefore with him they pardon all men, being ready to shed their blood and put their life for their enemies, av p-acp pno31 pns32 vvb d n2, vbg j pc-acp vvi po32 n1 cc vvi po32 n1 p-acp po32 n2, (19) sermon (DIV2) 51 Image 64
1201 & with Paul also to be accursed from Christe. & with Paul also to be accursed from Christ. cc p-acp np1 av pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp np1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 51 Image 64
1202 And this, because that as to Steuen, so the heauens are opened to them, in suche sorte, that in spirite with clere & supernatural lyght of fayth, they see the glory of god, in hauing geuen his only begottē & dearely beloued sōne for them vpon the crosse, they rest also quiet as the shyp when Christ entred into it, they haue the peace of cōscience, knowyng with certeine fayth, that god by Christe & by hys mercie, hath pardoned them. And this, Because that as to Stephen, so the heavens Are opened to them, in such sort, that in Spirit with clear & supernatural Light of faith, they see the glory of god, in having given his only begotten & dearly Beloved son for them upon the cross, they rest also quiet as the ship when christ entered into it, they have the peace of conscience, knowing with certain faith, that god by Christ & by his mercy, hath pardoned them. cc d, c-acp d c-acp p-acp np1, av dt n2 vbr vvn p-acp pno32, p-acp d n1, cst p-acp n1 p-acp j cc j vvi pp-f n1, pns32 vvb dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp vhg vvn po31 j vvn cc av-jn j-vvn n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1, pns32 vvb av j-jn c-acp dt n1 c-crq np1 vvd p-acp pn31, pns32 vhb dt n1 pp-f n1, vvg p-acp j n1, cst n1 p-acp np1 cc p-acp po31 n1, vhz vvn pno32. (19) sermon (DIV2) 51 Image 64
1203 They haue also quietnes of minde, in suche maner, that thoughe they were in al the perils & necessities of the world, They have also quietness of mind, in such manner, that though they were in all the perils & necessities of the world, pns32 vhb av n1 pp-f n1, p-acp d n1, cst cs pns32 vbdr p-acp d dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 51 Image 64
1204 yet alwayes aprouing for iuste, the iudgemētes of god, knowyng that he is their only father, that he hath most singuler cure of them, yet always aprouing for just, the Judgments of god, knowing that he is their only father, that he hath most singular cure of them, av av vvg p-acp j, dt n2 pp-f n1, vvg cst pns31 vbz po32 j n1, cst pns31 vhz av-ds j n1 pp-f pno32, (19) sermon (DIV2) 51 Image 64
1205 & that euery thynge serueth them to saluacion, they stand most suerly, quiet, in peace, & trāquillitie. & that every thing serveth them to salvation, they stand most surely, quiet, in peace, & tranquillity. cc cst d n1 vvz pno32 p-acp n1, pns32 vvb av-ds av-j, j-jn, p-acp n1, cc n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 51 Image 64
1206 These suche for that they walke according to the vocacion of god, haue honour of euery enterprise that they take in hand, they can not be letted or resisted, no more thē god. These such for that they walk according to the vocation of god, have honour of every enterprise that they take in hand, they can not be letted or resisted, no more them god. np1 d p-acp cst pns32 vvb vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vhb n1 pp-f d n1 cst pns32 vvb p-acp n1, pns32 vmb xx vbi vvn cc vvn, av-dx av-dc pno32 n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 51 Image 64
1207 Yea it is force that euerye one feare them, as Herode feared Sainte Ihō Baptiste, for that he had in him the spirit of the Lorde, Yea it is force that every one Fear them, as Herod feared Saint Ihō Baptiste, for that he had in him the Spirit of the Lord, uh pn31 vbz n1 cst d pi vvb pno32, c-acp np1 vvd np1 np1 np1, p-acp cst pns31 vhd p-acp pno31 dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 51 Image 64
1208 & as Abimelech did Abrahā & Isaac. & as Abimelech did Abrahā & Isaac. cc p-acp np1 vdd np1 cc np1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 51 Image 64
1209 They are daylye more firme & stablyshed in good purposes to do euer better, beyng lyfted vp cōtinually to a greater perfeccion with Paule, They Are daily more firm & established in good Purposes to do ever better, being lifted up continually to a greater perfection with Paul, pns32 vbr av-j av-dc j cc vvn p-acp j n2 pc-acp vdi av av-jc, vbg vvn a-acp av-j p-acp dt jc n1 p-acp np1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 51 Image 64
1210 althoughe their minde be conuersaunt in heauē, neuerthelesse, descending by christian pitie, to fele the miseries of their brethern, they laboure also to drawe them to Christ, although their mind be conversant in heaven, nevertheless, descending by christian pity, to feel the misery's of their brother, they labour also to draw them to christ, cs po32 n1 vbb j p-acp n1, av, vvg p-acp njp n1, pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f po32 n2, pns32 n1 av pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp np1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 51 Image 64
1211 and moue thē to haue the spirite, & to be in veritie Christianes, & not I pocrites. and move them to have the Spirit, & to be in verity Christians, & not I pocrites. cc vvi pno32 pc-acp vhi dt n1, cc pc-acp vbi p-acp n1 njpg2, cc xx pns11 n2. (19) sermon (DIV2) 51 Image 64
1212 As ye very grape doth moue the birdes to taste therof, and not the pytfal. As you very grape does move the Birds to taste thereof, and not the pytfal. p-acp pn22 j n1 vdz vvi dt n2 pc-acp vvi av, cc xx dt n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 51 Image 64
1213 And finally, although with the Apostelles, they euer remaine wyth Christe and wyth the Cananite, whiche woulde not departe for his vngentle wordes, neuertheles they are promte and readie for his honoure and glorye, to leaue wyth the Samaritane hys swete presence. And finally, although with the Apostles, they ever remain with Christ and with the Canaanite, which would not depart for his ungentle words, nevertheless they Are promte and ready for his honour and glory, to leave with the Samaritan his sweet presence. cc av-j, cs p-acp dt n2, pns32 av vvi p-acp np1 cc p-acp dt j, r-crq vmd xx vvi p-acp po31 j n2, av pns32 vbr fw-fr cc j p-acp po31 n1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt np1 po31 j n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 51 Image 65
1214 And what is more to be sayde when the spirite of God dothe enter in to a soule, he suffereth it not to slepe, nor stand in idlenesse, And what is more to be said when the Spirit of God doth enter in to a soul, he suffers it not to sleep, nor stand in idleness, cc q-crq vbz av-dc pc-acp vbi vvn c-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vdz vvi p-acp p-acp dt n1, pns31 vvz pn31 xx pc-acp vvi, ccx vvb p-acp n1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 52 Image 65
1215 but maketh it worcke thynges merueylous and inexplicable, for the loue of God: to whome be euer all laude, honoure and glorie by Iesu Christe oure Lord Amē. but makes it work things marvelous and inexplicable, for the love of God: to whom be ever all laud, honour and glory by Iesu Christ our Lord Amen. cc-acp vvz pn31 vvi n2 j cc j, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: p-acp ro-crq vbb av d n1, n1 cc n1 p-acp np1 np1 po12 n1 uh-n. (19) sermon (DIV2) 52 Image 65

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