A sermon preached at Eggington in the county of Darby concerning the right vse of things indifferent, the 3. day of August, 1596. By Symon Presse minister there.

Presse, Symon, b. 1558 or 9
Publisher: By Ioseph Barnes and are to bee solde by J Broome London in Paules Church yard at the signe of the Bible
Place of Publication: Oxford
Publication Year: 1597
Approximate Era: Elizabeth
TCP ID: A09949 ESTC ID: S102087 STC ID: 20207
Subject Headings: Sermons, English -- 16th century;
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0 For if any man see thee that hast knowledge, &c. 1. Cor. 8.10.11.12.13. THe occasion of these woordes was this. For if any man see thee that hast knowledge, etc. 1. Cor. 8.10.11.12.13. THe occasion of these words was this. c-acp cs d n1 vvb pno21 cst vh2 n1, av crd np1 crd. dt n1 pp-f d n2 vbds d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 3
1 Whē Paul as a father, had begotten the Corinthiās vnto Christ, by the preachinge of the gospel, vppon the suddē there crept in certain, who perverted the straite waie of the Lorde, seeking to draw disciples vnto thēselues, When Paul as a father, had begotten the Corinthiās unto christ, by the preaching of the gospel, upon the sudden there crept in certain, who perverted the strait Way of the Lord, seeking to draw Disciples unto themselves, c-crq np1 p-acp dt n1, vhd vvn dt np1 p-acp np1, p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt j pc-acp vvd p-acp j, r-crq vvn dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, vvg pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp px32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 3
2 and prevailed so much, that they had wonne them to the bent of their bow: and prevailed so much, that they had won them to the bent of their bow: cc vvd av av-d, cst pns32 vhd vvn pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 3
3 for some woulde follow this teacher, and some that, wherwith many godlye men amōg thē were sore grieved, for Some would follow this teacher, and Some that, wherewith many godly men among them were soar grieved, c-acp d vmd vvi d n1, cc d d, c-crq d j n2 p-acp pno32 vbdr av-j vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 3
4 & signified the sāe vnto the Apostle by their letters: & signified the sane unto the Apostle by their letters: cc vvd dt j p-acp dt n1 p-acp po32 n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 3
5 And with al moved diuers doubts wherof one was, concerning meats sacrificed to idoles, whervnto he answereth in this chapter, and in this order. And with all moved diverse doubts whereof one was, Concerning Meats sacrificed to Idols, whereunto he Answers in this chapter, and in this order. cc p-acp d vvd j n2 c-crq pi vbds, vvg n2 vvn p-acp n2, c-crq pns31 vvz p-acp d n1, cc p-acp d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 3
6 First, hee reproveth them, that vppon an overweening conceit of their owne knowledge, vsed the same without charitie. First, he Reproveth them, that upon an overweening conceit of their own knowledge, used the same without charity. ord, pns31 vvz pno32, cst p-acp dt j-vvg n1 pp-f po32 d n1, vvd dt d p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 4
7 Secondly, he declareth that the meate sacrificed vnto Idoles, was of the number of those thinges which are by nature meere indifferent, Secondly, he Declareth that the meat sacrificed unto Idols, was of the number of those things which Are by nature mere indifferent, ord, pns31 vvz cst dt n1 vvn p-acp n2, vbds pp-f dt n1 pp-f d n2 r-crq vbr p-acp n1 j j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 4
8 and of themselues, do neither hinder nor further the salvation of him that vseth them. and of themselves, do neither hinder nor further the salvation of him that uses them. cc pp-f px32, vdb av-d vvi ccx jc cs n1 pp-f pno31 cst vvz pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 4
9 And thirdly, he reporteth the rashnesse of them, that vse such things to the offence of others, And Thirdly, he Reporteth the rashness of them, that use such things to the offence of Others, cc ord, pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f pno32, cst vvb d n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 4
10 as in this text at large is declared. as in this text At large is declared. c-acp p-acp d n1 p-acp j vbz vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 4
11 The sume wherof is thus much, that wee ought so discreetely to behaue our selues in our christian liberty, that wee doe not thereby offend our weake brother. The partes whereof are these. The fume whereof is thus much, that we ought so discreetly to behave our selves in our christian liberty, that we do not thereby offend our weak brother. The parts whereof Are these. dt n1 c-crq vbz av av-d, cst pns12 vmd av av-j pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp po12 njp n1, cst pns12 vdb xx av vvi po12 j n1. dt n2 q-crq vbr d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 4
12 1. The manner how, they vsed their liberty to the offence of others. verse. 10. 2. The Apostles reasons to disswade them from that practize. 1. The manner how, they used their liberty to the offence of Others. verse. 10. 2. The Apostles Reasons to dissuade them from that practice. crd dt n1 c-crq, pns32 vvd po32 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2-jn. n1. crd crd dt n2 n2 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 4
13 vers. 11.12.13. which reasons are threefold. vers. 11.12.13. which Reasons Are threefold. fw-la. crd. r-crq n2 vbr j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 4
14 The first is drawne from the hurt that is done to our brother ver. 11. The second from the personnes, against whome hee sinneth. The First is drawn from the hurt that is done to our brother ver. 11. The second from the personnes, against whom he Sinneth. dt ord vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 cst vbz vdn p-acp po12 n1 fw-la. crd dt ord p-acp dt fw-fr, p-acp ro-crq pns31 vvz. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 4
15 vers. 12. And the third hee draweth from his owne resolution. 13. Now to the first part. vers. 12. And the third he draws from his own resolution. 13. Now to the First part. fw-la. crd cc dt ord pns31 vvz p-acp po31 d n1. crd av p-acp dt ord n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 4
16 1. The manner how they vsed their liberty to the offence of others. For if any man see thee that hast knowledge. 1. The manner how they used their liberty to the offence of Others. For if any man see thee that hast knowledge. crd dt n1 c-crq pns32 vvd po32 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2-jn. c-acp cs d n1 vvb pno21 cst vh2 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 5
17 &c. vers. the 10. As if hee had saide thus in plaine termes. etc. vers. the 10. As if he had said thus in plain terms. av zz. dt crd c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn av p-acp j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 5
18 There are amongst you Corinthians, some, that so much presūe of their owne knowledge that without regard of their weak brethren runne into the Idoles temples, There Are among you Corinthians, Some, that so much presune of their own knowledge that without regard of their weak brothers run into the Idols Temples, pc-acp vbr p-acp pn22 np1, d, cst av av-d vhi pp-f po32 d n1 cst p-acp n1 pp-f po32 j n2 vvn p-acp dt n2 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 5
19 and there eate the meates that haue bene sacrificed vnto Idols, and therby incourage them by eating to giue the same reverence to the Idole, which they did, and there eat the Meats that have be sacrificed unto Idols, and thereby encourage them by eating to give the same Reverence to the Idol, which they did, cc pc-acp vvi dt n2 cst vhb vbn vvn p-acp n2, cc av vvi pno32 p-acp vvg pc-acp vvi dt d n1 p-acp dt n1, r-crq pns32 vdd, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 5
20 before they were converted vnto Christ. Out of these woordes, If any man see thee. before they were converted unto christ. Out of these words, If any man see thee. c-acp pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp np1. av pp-f d n2, cs d n1 vvb pno21. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 5
21 Wee obserue first that a christian ought to be well advised in the practize of things indifferent, who seeth him, we observe First that a christian ought to be well advised in the practice of things indifferent, who sees him, pns12 vvb ord d dt njp vmd pc-acp vbi av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 j, r-crq vvz pno31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 5
22 least hee should offend his weake brother by the want of due cōsideration: lest he should offend his weak brother by the want of due consideration: cs pns31 vmd vvi po31 j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-jn n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 5
23 the reason whereof is this, that if hee omitte this dutie, hee bringeth a curse vpon himselfe which is to heavy for all the world to beare, as our saviour Christ forewarneth. the reason whereof is this, that if he omit this duty, he brings a curse upon himself which is to heavy for all the world to bear, as our Saviour christ forewarneth. dt n1 c-crq vbz d, cst cs pns31 vvb d n1, pns31 vvz dt n1 p-acp px31 r-crq vbz p-acp j c-acp d dt n1 pc-acp vvi, c-acp po12 n1 np1 vvz. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 5
24 It cannot bee avoided but that offences will come, but woe bee to him by whome they come. It cannot be avoided but that offences will come, but woe be to him by whom they come. pn31 vmbx vbi vvn p-acp d n2 vmb vvi, cc-acp n1 vbb p-acp pno31 p-acp ro-crq pns32 vvb. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 6
25 It were better for him that a greate milstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were cast into the sea, It were better for him that a great millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were cast into the sea, pn31 vbdr jc p-acp pno31 cst dt j n1 vbdr vvn p-acp po31 n1, cc cst pns31 vbdr vvn p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 6
26 then that hee should offend one of these little ones. then that he should offend one of these little ones. av cst pns31 vmd vvi crd pp-f d j pi2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 6
27 Luk. 17.1.2. Therefore it is very necessarie that wee should regarde them that looke vppon our actions. Luk. 17.1.2. Therefore it is very necessary that we should regard them that look upon our actions. np1 crd. av pn31 vbz av j cst pns12 vmd vvi pno32 cst vvb p-acp po12 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 6
28 There are 2. sorts of lookers vpon vs, 1. God: 2. his creatures. There Are 2. sorts of lookers upon us, 1. God: 2. his creatures. pc-acp vbr crd vvz pp-f n2 p-acp pno12, crd np1: crd po31 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 6
29 God, in every action looketh vpon the intent of the heart, in whose sight nothing is good, God, in every actium looks upon the intent of the heart, in whose sighed nothing is good, np1, p-acp d n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp rg-crq n1 pix vbz j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 6
30 except it bee doone in sinceritye and obedience to his will. Deut. 12.32. 1. Sam. 16.7. Proverb. 23.26. except it be done in sincerity and Obedience to his will. Deuteronomy 12.32. 1. Sam. 16.7. Proverb. 23.26. c-acp pn31 vbb vdn p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp po31 n1. np1 crd. crd np1 crd. n1. crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 6
31 Therefore in regard of God, our actions are not well donne when they are well donne outwardly, Therefore in regard of God, our actions Are not well done when they Are well done outwardly, av p-acp n1 pp-f np1, po12 n2 vbr xx av vdn q-crq pns32 vbr av vdn av-j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 6
32 but when the fountaine, I meane, the heart is pure and vncorrupt. For no streame is sweete, which cōmeth from a sower spring. but when the fountain, I mean, the heart is pure and uncorrupt. For no stream is sweet, which comes from a sour spring. cc-acp c-crq dt n1, pns11 vvb, dt n1 vbz j cc j-u. p-acp dx n1 vbz j, r-crq vvz p-acp dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 6
33 The second sorte of beholders are Gods creatures. And they are either celestiall, or terrestriall. The second sort of beholders Are God's creatures. And they Are either celestial, or terrestrial. dt ord n1 pp-f n2 vbr npg1 n2. cc pns32 vbr av-d j, cc j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 6
34 The celestiall are the angels, who beholde not onlye vs in earth, but also the face of God in heaven, Math. 18.10. And are ready to protect or to punish as execudors of his will. Psal. 34.7. & 103.20. Heb. 1.14. Which is manifested by Senacheribs host, & by the deliverance of Elisha besieged in Dothan 2. Reg. 19.35. & 6.17. The celestial Are the Angels, who behold not only us in earth, but also the face of God in heaven, Math. 18.10. And Are ready to Pact or to Punish as execudors of his will. Psalm 34.7. & 103.20. Hebrew 1.14. Which is manifested by Senacherib's host, & by the deliverance of Elisha besieged in Dothan 2. Reg. 19.35. & 6.17. dt j vbr dt n2, r-crq vvb xx av-j pno12 p-acp n1, cc-acp av dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1, np1 crd. cc vbr j pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi p-acp n2 pp-f po31 n1. np1 crd. cc crd. np1 crd. r-crq vbz vvn p-acp n2 n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvn p-acp np1 crd np1 crd. cc crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 7
35 Therefore as thou oughtest by reason of the angell to tēper thy tongue frō evill words, Therefore as thou Ought by reason of the angel to temper thy tongue from evil words, av c-acp pns21 vmd2 p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi po21 n1 p-acp j-jn n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 7
36 so oughtest thou to bee carefull of thy actions in his sight Eccles. 5.5. The terrestriall creatures that behold vs, are either vnresonable, or indued with reason. so Ought thou to be careful of thy actions in his sighed Eccles. 5.5. The terrestrial creatures that behold us, Are either unreasonable, or endued with reason. av vmd2 pns21 p-acp vbi j pp-f po21 n2 p-acp po31 n1 np1 crd. dt j n2 cst vvb pno12, vbr d j, cc vvn p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 7
37 The vnreasonable creaturs, that behold vs, ought to affray vs, lest, as Balaams Asse had a mans voice givē him to reprooue the foolishnes of his maister: The unreasonable creatures, that behold us, ought to affray us, lest, as Balaams Ass had a men voice given him to reprove the foolishness of his master: dt j n2, cst vvb pno12, pi pc-acp vvi pno12, cs, c-acp npg1 n1 vhd dt ng1 n1 vvn pno31 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 7
38 so these should bee produced against vs as witnesses of our actions which wee haue donne in their presence. so these should be produced against us as Witnesses of our actions which we have done in their presence. av d vmd vbi vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp n2 pp-f po12 n2 r-crq pns12 vhb vdn p-acp po32 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 7
39 For if it bee so that a man ought not to curse the king, no not in his thought, For if it be so that a man ought not to curse the King, no not in his Thought, p-acp cs pn31 vbb av cst dt n1 vmd xx pc-acp vvi dt n1, uh-dx xx p-acp po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 7
40 least the foules of the aire bewray him: lest the fowls of the air bewray him: cs dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vvb pno31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 7
41 how much more should wee bee affraide, to do any thing against the will of our God, in the sight of his creatures, how much more should we be afraid, to do any thing against the will of our God, in the sighed of his creatures, c-crq d dc vmd pns12 vbi j, pc-acp vdi d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 7
42 whether sensles or sensible, Eccles. 10.20. The reasonable creatures that behold vs on this earth, are devided by S. Paul into 2. sortes. whither senseless or sensible, Eccles. 10.20. The reasonable creatures that behold us on this earth, Are divided by S. Paul into 2. sorts. cs j cc j, np1 crd. dt j n2 cst vvb pno12 p-acp d n1, vbr vvn p-acp n1 np1 p-acp crd n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 8
43 1. Cor. 4.9. Wherof the former is called the world. The latter men. By the worlde, hee vnderstandeth the wicked of the world: 1. Cor. 4.9. Whereof the former is called the world. The latter men. By the world, he understandeth the wicked of the world: crd np1 crd. c-crq dt j vbz vvn dt n1. dt d n2. p-acp dt n1, pns31 vvz dt j pp-f dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 8
44 that as they liue in the world so they delight in and loue the same, nether can like any thing that sutes not to their worldly affections. that as they live in the world so they delight in and love the same, neither can like any thing that suits not to their worldly affections. cst c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1 av pns32 vvb p-acp cc vvi dt d, j vmb vvi d n1 cst n2 xx p-acp po32 j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 8
45 These men, though they can for their advantage, pretend much holinesse, yet they intend the overthrow of religion, with the preaching and practize therof. These men, though they can for their advantage, pretend much holiness, yet they intend the overthrow of Religion, with the preaching and practice thereof. np1 n2, cs pns32 vmb p-acp po32 n1, vvb d n1, av pns32 vvb dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt vvg cc n1 av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 8
46 Now for them no man that hath God and a good conscience, to be witnesses of his well dooing, needs to care, Now for them no man that hath God and a good conscience, to be Witnesses of his well doing, needs to care, av p-acp pno32 dx n1 cst vhz n1 cc dt j n1, pc-acp vbi n2 pp-f png31 av vdg, av p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 8
47 but ought to go one, in the same whatsoever they say to the contrarie as our saviour by his workes & words hath taugh vs. Math. 15.12.13.14. The men beholders, are either weake in the faith, or strong in the faith: but ought to go one, in the same whatsoever they say to the contrary as our Saviour by his works & words hath taugh us Math. 15.12.13.14. The men beholders, Are either weak in the faith, or strong in the faith: cc-acp pi pc-acp vvi pi, p-acp dt d r-crq pns32 vvb p-acp dt j-jn p-acp po12 n1 p-acp po31 n2 cc n2 vhz vvn pno12 np1 crd. dt n2 n2, vbr d j p-acp dt n1, cc j p-acp dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 8
48 the weake in the faith, are either such as are offended with the vsing of things indifferent, the weak in the faith, Are either such as Are offended with the using of things indifferent, dt j p-acp dt n1, vbr d d c-acp vbr vvn p-acp dt vvg pp-f n2 j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 8
49 or such as are offended with the refusing of the same. or such as Are offended with the refusing of the same. cc d c-acp vbr vvn p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 8
50 The former sort are such as bee perswaded, that the word of God and sacraments, are prophaned, where things of their owne nature indifferent, The former sort Are such as be persuaded, that the word of God and Sacraments, Are Profaned, where things of their own nature indifferent, dt j n1 vbr d a-acp vbi vvn, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 cc n2, vbr vvn, c-crq n2 pp-f po32 d n1 j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 9
51 but heretofore abused in the time of Popery, are vsed. but heretofore abused in the time of Popery, Are used. cc-acp av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vbr vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 9
52 And these men had rather flie from the word, then bee presēt to see such a ceremonie as the surples worne as by experience I knewe 600. men and women flie from a sermon, And these men had rather fly from the word, then be present to see such a ceremony as the surplice worn as by experience I knew 600. men and women fly from a sermon, cc d n2 vhd av-c vvi p-acp dt n1, av vbi j pc-acp vvi d dt n1 p-acp dt n2-jn vvn a-acp p-acp n1 pns11 vvd crd n2 cc n2 vvb p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 9
53 because the surplesse was worne in the sermon time, such men are indeede weake, for they will either haue Christ naked or none of him at all, not considering, that the kingdome of God standeth not in any outward thing. Rom. 14.17, 18. Because the Surplice was worn in the sermon time, such men Are indeed weak, for they will either have christ naked or none of him At all, not considering, that the Kingdom of God Stands not in any outward thing. Rom. 14.17, 18. c-acp dt j vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 n1, d n2 vbr av j, c-acp pns32 vmb av-d vhi np1 j cc pix pp-f pno31 p-acp d, xx vvg, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz xx p-acp d j n1. np1 crd, crd (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 9
54 The weake of the other sorte are they who bee so addicted to the ceremonies, that either they will haue them vsed or els they will not heare the word, nor receiue the sacramēts. The weak of the other sort Are they who bee so addicted to the ceremonies, that either they will have them used or Else they will not hear the word, nor receive the Sacraments. dt j pp-f dt j-jn n1 vbr pns32 r-crq n1 av vvn p-acp dt n2, cst d pns32 vmb vhi pno32 vvn cc av pns32 vmb xx vvi dt n1, ccx vvi dt n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 9
55 Yea they are resolved, that the word and sacramentes are betiered by the ceremonies and made of lesse force without them. Yea they Are resolved, that the word and Sacraments Are betiered by the ceremonies and made of less force without them. uh pns32 vbr vvn, cst dt n1 cc n2 vbr vvn p-acp dt n2 cc vvn pp-f dc n1 p-acp pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 9
56 These men must haue Christ in what garment pleaseth them, or they will haue none of him at all. These men must have christ in what garment Pleases them, or they will have none of him At all. np1 n2 vmb vhi np1 p-acp r-crq n1 vvz pno32, cc pns32 vmb vhi pix pp-f pno31 p-acp d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 9
57 Now what must a minister do in this case, shall hee, hand ouer head vse or refuse the ceremonies? I trowe not. Now what must a minister do in this case, shall he, hand over head use or refuse the ceremonies? I trow not. av q-crq vmb dt n1 vdb p-acp d n1, vmb pns31, n1 p-acp n1 vvi cc vvi dt n2? pns11 vvb xx. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 10
58 But must teach both these their weakenesses, by declaring vnto them, that the commaunders and vrgers of ceremonies are of two sorts, But must teach both these their Weaknesses, by declaring unto them, that the commanders and urgers of ceremonies Are of two sorts, cc-acp vmb vvi d d po32 n2, p-acp vvg p-acp pno32, cst dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n2 vbr pp-f crd n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 10
59 and they haue either of them a severall end of their commaundement. and they have either of them a several end of their Commandment. cc pns32 vhb av-d pp-f pno32 dt j n1 pp-f po32 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 10
60 The one sorte of commaunders, and vrgers are the Pope & his adherēts, the end of whose commandement is to bynde mens consciēces vnto the vse of ceremonies vppon paine of dānation. The one sort of commanders, and urgers Are the Pope & his adherents, the end of whose Commandment is to bind men's Consciences unto the use of ceremonies upon pain of damnation. dt crd n1 pp-f n2, cc n2 vbr dt n1 cc po31 n2, dt n1 pp-f rg-crq n1 vbz pc-acp vvi ng2 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp n1 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 10
61 Yea they will not stick to pursue to death such as refuse any one of their ceremonies: Yea they will not stick to pursue to death such as refuse any one of their ceremonies: uh pns32 vmb xx vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 d c-acp vvi d crd pp-f po32 n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 10
62 & by this meanes many a poore wretch is driven, for feare of one wicked man, to vse such things against his owne conscience, & by this means many a poor wretch is driven, for Fear of one wicked man, to use such things against his own conscience, cc p-acp d n2 d dt j n1 vbz vvn, p-acp n1 pp-f crd j n1, pc-acp vvi d n2 p-acp po31 d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 10
63 and with the grievous offēce of the weake: and with the grievous offence of the weak: cc p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 10
64 both which are intollerable sins, against himselfe that doth the thing, against his weake brother that seeth the thing done, both which Are intolerable Sins, against himself that does the thing, against his weak brother that sees the thing done, d r-crq vbr j n2, p-acp px31 cst vdz dt n1, p-acp po31 j n1 cst vvz dt n1 vdn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 10
65 and against Christ the head of the mysticall body. and against christ the head of the mystical body. cc p-acp np1 dt n1 pp-f dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 10
66 Any one of which offences is sufficient to cause a good christian to resolue with himselfe, never to vse the surplesse or any such ceremony in such a case. Any one of which offences is sufficient to cause a good christian to resolve with himself, never to use the Surplice or any such ceremony in such a case. d crd pp-f r-crq n2 vbz j pc-acp vvi dt j njp pc-acp vvi p-acp px31, av-x pc-acp vvi dt j cc d d n1 p-acp d dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 10
67 For, God forbid that such cōmaunders and vrgers of ceremonies as are the popes friends, should draw a man into the danger of his owne soule, For, God forbid that such commanders and urgers of ceremonies as Are the Popes Friends, should draw a man into the danger of his own soul, p-acp, np1 vvb cst d n2 cc n2 pp-f n2 c-acp vbr dt ng1 n2, vmd vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 11
68 whereas wee are taught rather to obeye God then men, Acts. 5.29. and to go forward in our calling without feare what man can do vnto vs. whereas we Are taught rather to obey God then men, Acts. 5.29. and to go forward in our calling without Fear what man can do unto us cs pns12 vbr vvn av-c pc-acp vvi np1 av n2, n2 crd. cc pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp po12 n-vvg p-acp n1 r-crq n1 vmb vdi p-acp pno12 (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 11
69 The other sorte of commaunders and vrgers are christian princes, and such as are substituted of them, who cōmand and vrge such things, The other sort of commanders and urgers Are christian Princes, and such as Are substituted of them, who command and urge such things, dt j-jn n1 pp-f n2 cc n2 vbr njp n2, cc d c-acp vbr vvn pp-f pno32, r-crq n1 cc vvi d n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 11
70 because no church government can stand without some ceremonies. Because no Church government can stand without Some ceremonies. c-acp dx n1 n1 vmb vvi p-acp d n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 11
71 And it is thought fit by them, that in one and the same region and regiment, one vniforme order should be vsed, which otherwise being left, to the discretiō of everie private mā, there would be as great varietie and alteration in ceremonies, as there is in apparell. And it is Thought fit by them, that in one and the same region and regiment, one uniform order should be used, which otherwise being left, to the discretion of every private man, there would be as great variety and alteration in ceremonies, as there is in apparel. cc pn31 vbz vvn j p-acp pno32, cst p-acp crd cc dt d n1 cc n1, crd j n1 vmd vbi vvn, r-crq av vbg vvn, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n1, pc-acp vmd vbi a-acp j n1 cc n1 p-acp n2, c-acp pc-acp vbz p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 11
72 To prevent which disorder, certain ceremonies are stil retained by the Queens most excellent maiestie (whome God longe preserue) not to binde mens consciences wt feare of dānatiō, To prevent which disorder, certain ceremonies Are still retained by the Queen's most excellent majesty (whom God long preserve) not to bind men's Consciences with Fear of damnation, p-acp vvi r-crq n1, j n2 vbr av vvn p-acp dt n2 av-ds j n1 (r-crq np1 av-j vvi) xx pc-acp vvi ng2 n2 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 11
73 but to traine all her subiects in due obedience, respecting this end, that according to the Apostles doctrine, all things may bee done comly and in order. but to train all her Subjects in due Obedience, respecting this end, that according to the Apostles Doctrine, all things may be done comely and in order. cc-acp pc-acp vvi d po31 n2-jn p-acp j-jn n1, vvg d n1, cst vvg p-acp dt n2 n1, d n2 vmb vbi vdn j cc p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 12
74 For as disorder in the common wealth is dāgerous. So much more in the church of God: For as disorder in the Common wealth is dangerous. So much more in the Church of God: p-acp p-acp n1 p-acp dt j n1 vbz j. av av-d av-dc p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 12
75 for thereby men are brought from superstition to no religion, a thing in these last dayes much to bee regarded. for thereby men Are brought from Superstition to no Religion, a thing in these last days much to be regarded. c-acp av n2 vbr vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dx n1, dt n1 p-acp d ord n2 av-d pc-acp vbi vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 12
76 But some men will aske, what if the things commaunded by the prince, haue beene heretofore abused in the time of superstition, may we then vse them with a good cōscience? I aunswer yea, But Some men will ask, what if the things commanded by the Prince, have been heretofore abused in the time of Superstition, may we then use them with a good conscience? I answer yea, p-acp d n2 vmb vvi, r-crq cs dt n2 vvd p-acp dt n1, vhb vbn av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vmb pns12 av vvb pno32 p-acp dt j n1? pns11 vvb uh, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 12
77 if the thing commaunded bee one of Gods creatures, when the superstition is removed and it restored to the original without offence to his conscience that vseth the same, the people beeing taught, the indifferencie of the thing, viz, that it is not forbidden in the worde, if the thing commanded be one of God's creatures, when the Superstition is removed and it restored to the original without offence to his conscience that uses the same, the people being taught, the indifferency of the thing, videlicet, that it is not forbidden in the word, cs dt n1 vvd vbi crd pp-f npg1 n2, c-crq dt n1 vbz vvn cc pn31 vvd p-acp dt j-jn p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n1 cst vvz dt d, dt n1 vbg vvn, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, av, cst pn31 vbz xx vvn p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 12
78 neither by expresse cōmaundement, nor by necessarie consequence then it may bee vsed, without grudge or scruple of conscience. neither by express Commandment, nor by necessary consequence then it may be used, without grudge or scruple of conscience. av-dx p-acp j n1, ccx p-acp j n1 cs pn31 vmb vbi vvn, p-acp n1 cc n1 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 12
79 As for example, the censors which the conspiratours against Moses and Aaron abused, were lawfully made a covering for the altar of the lorde Numb. 16. And also the bullocke fedd. As for Exampl, the censors which the conspirators against Moses and Aaron abused, were lawfully made a covering for the altar of the lord Numb. 16. And also the bullock fed. p-acp p-acp n1, dt n2 r-crq dt n2 p-acp np1 cc np1 vvn, vbdr av-j vvn dt n-vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 j. crd cc av dt n1 vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 13
80 7. yeares to bee sacrificed to Baall, was now sacrificed to the lorde with the woode of the grove, and by the lorde accepted. 7. Years to be sacrificed to Baal, was now sacrificed to the lord with the wood of the grove, and by the lord accepted. crd n2 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp np1, vbds av vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc p-acp dt n1 vvd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 13
81 For the abuse was taken away, the thing was brought backe to his originall, and then vsed in the service of the lorde, and not by him reiected. For the abuse was taken away, the thing was brought back to his original, and then used in the service of the lord, and not by him rejected. p-acp dt n1 vbds vvn av, dt n1 vbds vvn av p-acp po31 n-jn, cc av vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc xx p-acp pno31 vvd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 13
82 So must wee deale in the practise of thinges indifferent to cut of occasion from them that seeke occasion, that God in al things may bee glorified, the prince obeyed, superstion banished, the people edified and the peace of the church preserved. So must we deal in the practice of things indifferent to Cut of occasion from them that seek occasion, that God in all things may be glorified, the Prince obeyed, Superstition banished, the people edified and the peace of the Church preserved. av vmb pns12 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 j pc-acp vvi pp-f n1 p-acp pno32 cst vvb n1, cst np1 p-acp d n2 vmb vbi vvn, dt n1 vvd, n1 vvn, dt n1 vvn cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 13
83 Thus shall the weake of neither sorte, haue any iust cause to be offēded with our vsing of things indifferent. Thus shall the weak of neither sort, have any just cause to be offended with our using of things indifferent. av vmb dt j pp-f dx n1, vhb d j n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po12 vvg pp-f n2 j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 13
84 And thus much of thē that are weake in the faith. And thus much of them that Are weak in the faith. cc av d pp-f pno32 cst vbr j p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 13
85 The other sorte, namely the stronge in the faith, knowe the right vse of things indifferent, aswell as hee that vseth them him selfe. The other sort, namely the strong in the faith, know the right use of things indifferent, aswell as he that uses them him self. dt j-jn n1, av dt j p-acp dt n1, vvb dt j-jn n1 pp-f n2 j, av c-acp pns31 cst vvz pno32 pno31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 13
86 For as they cannot bee greeved with the vse, so will they not be offended with the want of such things. For as they cannot be grieved with the use, so will they not be offended with the want of such things. p-acp c-acp pns32 vmbx vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, av vmb pns32 xx vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 13
87 But when they are practised these men remember the obedience due vnto princes. But when they Are practised these men Remember the Obedience due unto Princes. p-acp c-crq pns32 vbr vvn d n2 vvb dt n1 j-jn p-acp n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 13
88 And when not vsed they call to mind that the woorde of God is neither bettered by them, And when not used they call to mind that the word of God is neither bettered by them, cc q-crq xx vvn pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz av-dx vvn p-acp pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 14
89 nor made worse with the want of them. nor made Worse with the want of them. ccx vvd jc p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 14
90 Where a man hath such to looke vpon him, he may without scruple of conscience vse the ceremonies, to shew his obedience to christiā princes. Where a man hath such to look upon him, he may without scruple of conscience use the ceremonies, to show his Obedience to christian Princes. c-crq dt n1 vhz d pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, pns31 vmb p-acp n1 pp-f n1 vvi dt n2, pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp njp n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 14
91 Wherfore to conclude, let every man in the vse of things indifferent measure his actions towards his weake brother by charitie; Wherefore to conclude, let every man in the use of things indifferent measure his actions towards his weak brother by charity; c-crq pc-acp vvi, vvb d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 j n1 po31 n2 p-acp po31 j n1 p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 14
92 let his charitie proceede of fayth, and his faith abhorre the Pope, & bring forth true obedience to his prince, not so much for feare of punishment, as for conscience sake. let his charity proceed of faith, and his faith abhor the Pope, & bring forth true Obedience to his Prince, not so much for Fear of punishment, as for conscience sake. vvb po31 n1 vvi pp-f n1, cc po31 n1 vvi dt n1, cc vvi av j n1 p-acp po31 n1, xx av av-d c-acp vvb pp-f n1, c-acp p-acp n1 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 14
93 So shall hee neither offend his brother, his prince, nor his God. And then needeth hee not to care who seeth him, to practise things indifferent. So shall he neither offend his brother, his Prince, nor his God. And then needs he not to care who sees him, to practise things indifferent. av vmb pns31 dx vvi po31 n1, po31 n1, ccx po31 n1. cc av vvz pns31 xx p-acp n1 r-crq vvz pno31, pc-acp vvi n2 j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 14
94 And thus much of the first observation. If any man see thee. And thus much of the First observation. If any man see thee. cc av d pp-f dt ord n1. cs d n1 vvb pno21. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 14
95 &c. In these words againe our Apostle covertlie giveth a caveat to every mā to take heed to his eies, etc. In these words again our Apostle covertly gives a caveat to every man to take heed to his eyes, av p-acp d n2 av po12 n1 av-j vvz dt n1 p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp po31 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 14
96 lest by them hee bee unboldened to imitate such thinges as are wrought in his sight. lest by them he be unboldened to imitate such things as Are wrought in his sighed. cs p-acp pno32 pns31 vbb vvn pc-acp vvi d n2 c-acp vbr vvn p-acp po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 14
97 From whence wee learne, that sinne entereth into our souls by our eies as light into an house by yt window: From whence we Learn, that sin entereth into our Souls by our eyes as Light into an house by that window: p-acp c-crq pns12 vvb, cst n1 vvz p-acp po12 n2 p-acp po12 n2 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp pn31 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 15
98 for the eie vieweth the obiect, and sendes it by degrees into the heart; for the eye views the Object, and sends it by Degrees into the heart; c-acp dt n1 vvz dt n1, cc vvz pn31 p-acp n2 p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 15
99 the hart pōdereth vpon the report, yeeldeth consent, and setteth the eie on worke to performe the harts desire. the heart pondereth upon the report, yields consent, and sets the eye on work to perform the hearts desire. dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1, vvz n1, cc vvz dt n1 p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi dt ng1 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 15
100 And hereof it cōmeth yt our saviour Christ sayth, a wicked eye mommeth out of the hart, and defileth the man. And hereof it comes that our Saviour christ say, a wicked eye mommeth out of the heart, and Defileth the man. cc av pn31 vvz pn31 po12 n1 np1 vvz, dt j n1 vvz av pp-f dt n1, cc vvz dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 15
101 Mark. 7.22. Yea and proceedeth further, affirming that he who looketh vpon a woman and lusteth after her, hath committed adulterie alreadie with her in his hearie. Mark. 7.22. Yea and Proceedeth further, affirming that he who looks upon a woman and Lusteth After her, hath committed adultery already with her in his hairy. vvb. crd. uh cc vvz av-jc, vvg cst pns31 r-crq vvz p-acp dt n1 cc vvz p-acp pno31, vhz vvn n1 av p-acp pno31 p-acp po31 j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 15
102 Math. 5.28. Herevppon David maketh this earnest praier, turne away mine eies, O lord, from regarding vanitie. Math. 5.28. Hereupon David makes this earnest prayer, turn away mine eyes, Oh lord, from regarding vanity. np1 crd. av np1 vvz d j n1, vvb av po11 n2, uh n1, p-acp vvg n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 15
103 Psal. 119.37. Wherefore it is good for vs, rather then thus to offend by them, to plucke them out and cast them from vs, Math. 18.9. which course if our greate grandmother Hevah had taken, Psalm 119.37. Wherefore it is good for us, rather then thus to offend by them, to pluck them out and cast them from us, Math. 18.9. which course if our great grandmother Hevah had taken, np1 crd. c-crq pn31 vbz j p-acp pno12, av-c cs av pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, pc-acp vvi pno32 av cc vvd pno32 p-acp pno12, np1 crd. r-crq n1 cs po12 j n1 np1 vhd vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 15
104 when shee looked vpon the apple, she had not so soone yeelded vnto sathan, neither intised her husband to doe the like, when she looked upon the apple, she had not so soon yielded unto sathan, neither enticed her husband to do the like, c-crq pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1, pns31 vhd xx av av vvn p-acp fw-ge, av-dx vvd po31 n1 pc-acp vdi dt av-j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 15
105 nor inwrapped mankinde in ye vnsufferable, and yet vnavoidable curse of God, Gen. 3.6. The sonnes of God that behelde the bewty of the daughters of men and chose them wiues by sight, not by vertue were a great cause of the general deluge. nor inwrapped mankind in you unsufferable, and yet unavoidable curse of God, Gen. 3.6. The Sons of God that beheld the beauty of the daughters of men and chosen them wives by sighed, not by virtue were a great cause of the general deluge. ccx vvd n1 p-acp pn22 j, cc av j n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd. dt n2 pp-f np1 cst vvd dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f n2 cc vvd pno32 n2 p-acp n1, xx p-acp n1 vbdr dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 16
106 Gen. 6.2. David had litle ioy a greate while of that sight of Bathsheba. His sweete meate had very sower sauce, 2. Sam. 11. & 12. per totum. Wherefore let everye man bee admonished with Iob to make a covenaunt with his eyes, not to looke vpon any vnlawfull thing. Gen. 6.2. David had little joy a great while of that sighed of Bathsheba. His sweet meat had very sour sauce, 2. Sam. 11. & 12. per totum. Wherefore let every man be admonished with Job to make a Covenant with his eyes, not to look upon any unlawful thing. np1 crd. np1 vhd j n1 dt j n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f np1. po31 j n1 vhd av j n1, crd np1 crd cc crd fw-la fw-la. q-crq vvb d n1 vbi vvn p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp po31 n2, xx pc-acp vvi p-acp d j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 16
107 And if hee cannot rule them, let him plucke them oute that they may not bee an impediment to his soule. And if he cannot Rule them, let him pluck them out that they may not be an impediment to his soul. cc cs pns31 vmbx vvi pno32, vvb pno31 vvi pno32 av cst pns32 vmb xx vbi dt n1 p-acp po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 16
108 And thus much of this seconde observation. And thus much of this seconde observation. cc av d pp-f d ord n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 16
109 That hast knowledge &c. The Apostle here noteth that men of knowledge may abuse the same to the hurt of others and so make that exellent quality hurtful to them selues, That hast knowledge etc. The Apostle Here notes that men of knowledge may abuse the same to the hurt of Others and so make that excellent quality hurtful to them selves, cst vh2 n1 av dt n1 av vvz d n2 pp-f n1 vmb vvi dt d p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2-jn cc av vvb d j n1 j p-acp pno32 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 16
110 and to them with whom they converse. and to them with whom they converse. cc p-acp pno32 p-acp ro-crq pns32 vvb. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 16
111 From whence this observation naturally ariseth, that, that which is commanded in the substance, may be made sinne in the circūstance. From whence this observation naturally arises, that, that which is commanded in the substance, may be made sin in the circumstance. p-acp c-crq d n1 av-j vvz, cst, cst r-crq vbz vvn p-acp dt n1, vmb vbi vvn n1 p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 16
112 For God will haue all our actions to bee suitable to his will, both in matter and forme, otherwise they are not good in his sight. For God will have all our actions to be suitable to his will, both in matter and Form, otherwise they Are not good in his sighed. p-acp np1 vmb vhi d po12 n2 pc-acp vbi j p-acp po31 n1, av-d p-acp n1 cc n1, av pns32 vbr xx j p-acp po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 16
113 For it is not enough to doe that which he commandeth except we doe it as he commaundeth the same to bee done. For it is not enough to do that which he commands except we do it as he commandeth the same to be done. p-acp pn31 vbz xx av-d pc-acp vdi d r-crq pns31 vvz c-acp pns12 vdb pn31 c-acp pns31 vvz dt d pc-acp vbi vdn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 17
114 Moses & Aaron are commended, not only for observing the commaundement, but also because that as the lord commāded Moses & Aaron, even so did they, Exod. 7.6. Our saviour Christ (when hee had washed his disciples feete) biddeth them, not only to doe that which hee had doone, Moses & Aaron Are commended, not only for observing the Commandment, but also Because that as the lord commanded Moses & Aaron, even so did they, Exod 7.6. Our Saviour christ (when he had washed his Disciples feet) bids them, not only to do that which he had done, np1 cc np1 vbr vvn, xx av-j p-acp vvg dt n1, cc-acp av c-acp d c-acp dt n1 vvd np1 cc np1, av av vdd pns32, np1 crd. po12 n1 np1 (c-crq pns31 vhd vvn po31 n2 n2) vvz pno32, xx av-j pc-acp vdi d r-crq pns31 vhd vdn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 17
115 but also as hee had done, Iohn. 13.14.15. For as well the forme as the matter must concurr in everie action. but also as he had done, John. 13.14.15. For as well the Form as the matter must concur in every actium. cc-acp av c-acp pns31 vhd vdn, np1. crd. c-acp c-acp av dt n1 p-acp dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 17
116 Wherfore if you marke it, you shall perceiue that every thing hath his limitation. Wherefore if you mark it, you shall perceive that every thing hath his limitation. q-crq cs pn22 vvb pn31, pn22 vmb vvi cst d n1 vhz po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 17
117 Out of which compasse vertue is turned into vice, as for example alms deeds, praier & fasting, are commaunded and commended by Christ Iesus, Out of which compass virtue is turned into vice, as for Exampl alms Deeds, prayer & fasting, Are commanded and commended by christ Iesus, av pp-f r-crq n1 n1 vbz vvn p-acp n1, c-acp p-acp n1 n2 n2, n1 cc vvg, vbr vvn cc vvn p-acp np1 np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 17
118 yet may they bee wrought & not be acceptable vnto God, as our savior manifestly declareth, Mat. 6. from the 1. verse vnto the 18. for there we may see, that if he who giveth almes, cause a trumpet to be blown before him, yet may they be wrought & not be acceptable unto God, as our Saviour manifestly Declareth, Mathew 6. from the 1. verse unto the 18. for there we may see, that if he who gives alms, cause a trumpet to be blown before him, av vmb pns32 vbi vvn cc xx vbi j p-acp np1, c-acp po12 n1 av-j vvz, np1 crd p-acp dt crd n1 p-acp dt crd p-acp a-acp pns12 vmb vvi, cst cs pns31 r-crq vvz n2, vvb dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 17
119 or desire to bee seene of men, or to bee praised of them, hee is gone out of the compasse and hath lost his reward. or desire to be seen of men, or to be praised of them, he is gone out of the compass and hath lost his reward. cc vvb pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f n2, cc pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f pno32, pns31 vbz vvn av pp-f dt n1 cc vhz vvn po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 18
120 Praier is commended likewise and the forme thereof set downe: Prayer is commended likewise and the Form thereof Set down: n1 vbz vvn av cc dt n1 av vvn a-acp: (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 18
121 but hee that praieth, must not run into the streetes and open places to bee viewed and praysed of men, but he that Prayeth, must not run into the streets and open places to be viewed and praised of men, cc-acp pns31 cst vvz, vmb xx vvi p-acp dt n2 cc j n2 pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn pp-f n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 18
122 neither may hee vse vaine repetitions, as the papists, nor much babling as the heathen. neither may he use vain repetitions, as the Papists, nor much babbling as the heathen. dx vmb pns31 vvi j n2, c-acp dt n2, ccx d n-vvg p-acp dt j-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 18
123 Fasting also is a preparatiue vnto many vertues, but yet a man may neither looke sower, Fasting also is a preparative unto many Virtues, but yet a man may neither look sour, vvg av vbz dt n1 p-acp d n2, cc-acp av dt n1 vmb av-dx vvi j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 18
124 nor disfigure his face to bee seene of men, nor thinke to make God indebted vnto him for his fasting, nor disfigure his face to be seen of men, nor think to make God indebted unto him for his fasting, ccx vvi po31 n1 pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f n2, ccx vvb pc-acp vvi np1 vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp po31 n-vvg, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 18
125 as though hee had neede of it. as though he had need of it. c-acp cs pns31 vhd n1 pp-f pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 18
126 Knowledge in like sorte is commanded in the scipture, and wee are commanded to cal after knowledge, to cry for vnderstanding, to seeke for it as for silver, Knowledge in like sort is commanded in the scripture, and we Are commanded to call After knowledge, to cry for understanding, to seek for it as for silver, n1 p-acp j n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1, cc pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31 p-acp p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 18
127 and to search for it as for treasures, Pro. 2.3.4. yea and to account our selues happye when wee finde it, and to search for it as for treasures, Pro 2.3.4. yea and to account our selves happy when we find it, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31 p-acp p-acp n2, np1 crd. uh cc pc-acp vvi po12 n2 j c-crq pns12 vvb pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 18
128 for ignorance is very hatefull vnto God and hurtfull vnto mē. for ignorance is very hateful unto God and hurtful unto men. p-acp n1 vbz av j p-acp np1 cc j p-acp n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 18
129 Yet for all that, knowledge must keepe her selfe within her bonds, she must not puffe him vp that possesseth her, she must haue charitie her companion and guide. Yet for all that, knowledge must keep her self within her bonds, she must not puff him up that Possesses her, she must have charity her Companion and guide. av p-acp d d, n1 vmb vvi po31 n1 p-acp po31 n2, pns31 vmb xx n1 pno31 p-acp cst vvz pno31, pns31 vmb vhi n1 pno31 n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 18
130 And howsoever she may shew her selfe in her dimēsions vnto her acquaintance, yet vnto strangers, that is, the ignorant, shee must make her selfe knowne by little and litle, And howsoever she may show her self in her dimensions unto her acquaintance, yet unto Strangers, that is, the ignorant, she must make her self known by little and little, cc c-acp pns31 vmb vvi po31 n1 p-acp po31 n2 p-acp po31 n1, av p-acp n2, cst vbz, dt j, pns31 vmb vvi po31 n1 vvn p-acp j cc j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 19
131 as they are able to receiue her to their edification, and not to their destruction. For she must bee to the ignorant as milke to babes. as they Are able to receive her to their edification, and not to their destruction. For she must be to the ignorant as milk to babes. c-acp pns32 vbr j pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp po32 n1, cc xx p-acp po32 n1. p-acp pns31 vmb vbi p-acp dt j c-acp n1 p-acp n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 19
132 To the weake, as hearbes to sickly stomackes, and to the strong as stronge meate for men. To the weak, as herbs to sickly stomachs, and to the strong as strong meat for men. p-acp dt j, c-acp n2 p-acp j n2, cc p-acp dt j c-acp j n1 p-acp n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 19
133 And to evry one as they are able to abide her, that at the length, by her they may bee wonne vnto the lorde. And to every one as they Are able to abide her, that At the length, by her they may be won unto the lord. cc p-acp d crd c-acp pns32 vbr j pc-acp vvi pno31, cst p-acp dt n1, p-acp pno31 pns32 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 19
134 For haue her they must in some measure, or els heaven will bee not habitation for them. For have her they must in Some measure, or Else heaven will be not habitation for them. p-acp vhb po31 pns32 vmb p-acp d n1, cc av n1 vmb vbi xx n1 p-acp pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 19
135 For knowledge is the mother and daughter of faith. For knowledge is the mother and daughter of faith. p-acp n1 vbz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 19
136 And is so associated vnto faith, yt none can be saved but such as beleeue and come to the knowledge of the truth. 1. Tim. 2.4.1. Pet. 1.9. And is so associated unto faith, that none can be saved but such as believe and come to the knowledge of the truth. 1. Tim. 2.4.1. Pet. 1.9. cc vbz av vvn p-acp n1, pn31 pix vmb vbi vvn p-acp d c-acp vvb cc vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. crd np1 crd. np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 19
137 And what should I say more, the case is clear. Whatsoever thou dost, be it neuer so good in substāce; And what should I say more, the case is clear. Whatsoever thou dost, be it never so good in substance; cc q-crq vmd pns11 vvi av-dc, dt n1 vbz j. r-crq pns21 vd2, vbb pn31 av-x av j p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 19
138 yet maist thou marre it in circūstāce. yet Mayest thou mar it in circumstance. av vm2 pns21 vvi pn31 p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 19
139 Be it neuer so holy in the matter, yet maist thou so soile it in ye maner of doing, yt the lord may iustly aborre it, Be it never so holy in the matter, yet Mayest thou so soil it in you manner of doing, that the lord may justly aborre it, vbb pn31 av-x av j p-acp dt n1, av vm2 pns21 av n1 pn31 p-acp pn22 n1 pp-f vdg, pn31 dt n1 vmb av-j vvi pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 19
140 though he haue cōmanded thee to doe it, because it is not done as hee commandeth. though he have commanded thee to do it, Because it is not done as he commands. cs pns31 vhb vvn pno21 pc-acp vdi pn31, c-acp pn31 vbz xx vdn c-acp pns31 vvz. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 20
141 And thus much of the third observation. Sit at table in the Idols temple. And thus much of the third observation. Fit At table in the Idols temple. cc av d pp-f dt ord n1. vvb p-acp n1 p-acp dt n2 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 20
142 Our Apostle woulde haue the Idolatrous place and persons auoided, as where and among whome no good can bee gotten to a mans selfe and much evill may bee susspected to come thereby. Our Apostle would have the Idolatrous place and Persons avoided, as where and among whom no good can be got to a men self and much evil may be suspected to come thereby. po12 n1 vmd vhi dt j n1 cc n2 vvn, c-acp c-crq cc p-acp ro-crq dx j vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt ng1 n1 cc d j-jn vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 20
143 For often it commeth to passe, that with whom wee converse familiarly in worldely thinges, by him wee are drawne, either from our profession, For often it comes to pass, that with whom we converse familiarly in worldly things, by him we Are drawn, either from our profession, p-acp av pn31 vvz pc-acp vvi, cst p-acp ro-crq pns12 vvb av-jn p-acp j n2, p-acp pno31 pns12 vbr vvn, av-d p-acp po12 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 20
144 or from the former zeale, wee were wont to haue there in, besides the corruption of our maners. or from the former zeal, we were wont to have there in, beside the corruption of our manners. cc p-acp dt j n1, pns12 vbdr j pc-acp vhi a-acp p-acp, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 20
145 Wherby we are taught this necessarie lesson, to be curious of the place and company we keep, Whereby we Are taught this necessary Lesson, to be curious of the place and company we keep, c-crq pns12 vbr vvn d j n1, pc-acp vbi j pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pns12 vvb, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 20
146 lest wee corrupt our fayth and defile our maners. lest we corrupt our faith and defile our manners. cs pns12 vvb po12 n1 cc vvb po12 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 20
147 For hee that toucheth pitch shal be defiled there with, which the lorde foresaw and therefore made this proclamation by the prophet, departe, departe ye, goe out from thence, For he that touches pitch shall be defiled there with, which the lord foresaw and Therefore made this proclamation by the Prophet, depart, depart you, go out from thence, p-acp pns31 cst vvz n1 vmb vbi vvn a-acp p-acp, r-crq dt n1 vvd cc av vvd d n1 p-acp dt n1, vvb, vvb pn22, vvb av p-acp av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 20
148 and touch noe vncleane thing, goe out of the midest of her, bee cleane yee that carrie the vessels of the lord, Isa. 52.11. And this caused our Apostle to vrge a seperation betweene the godly and vngodly. and touch no unclean thing, go out of the midst of her, be clean ye that carry the vessels of the lord, Isaiah 52.11. And this caused our Apostle to urge a separation between the godly and ungodly. cc vvb dx j n1, vvb av pp-f dt n1 pp-f pno31, vbb j pn22 cst vvb dt n2 pp-f dt n1, np1 crd. cc d vvd po12 n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt j cc j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 21
149 2. Cor. 6.14.15. Lot must packe out of Sodome Gen. 19.17. The congregation of the Lord must seperate themselues from the tents of Corah, Dathan and Abiron, Numb. 16.26. Iehoshaphat is wondred at by the prophet, that he wil helpe the wicked and like their company that hate the lorde. 2. Cor. 6.14.15. Lot must pack out of Sodom Gen. 19.17. The congregation of the Lord must separate themselves from the tents of Corah, Dathan and Abiram, Numb. 16.26. Jehoshaphat is wondered At by the Prophet, that he will help the wicked and like their company that hate the lord. crd np1 crd. n1 vmb vvi av pp-f np1 np1 crd. dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmb vvi px32 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, np1 cc np1, j. crd. np1 vbz vvn p-acp p-acp dt n1, cst pns31 vmb vvi dt j cc av-j po32 n1 cst vvb dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 21
150 2. Paral. 19.2. what doth all this teach vs, but that wee ought to bee curious with whom wee keepe company, 2. Parallel 19.2. what does all this teach us, but that we ought to be curious with whom we keep company, crd np1 crd. q-crq vdz d d vvb pno12, cc-acp cst pns12 vmd pc-acp vbi j p-acp ro-crq pns12 vvb n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 21
151 lest thereby wee not only hurt our selues but offend the Lorde. lest thereby we not only hurt our selves but offend the Lord. cs av pns12 xx av-j vvi po12 n2 p-acp vvi dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 21
152 But some men will say, doe yee absolutely condēne accompanying with the wicked? I aunswer no. But Some men will say, do ye absolutely condemn accompanying with the wicked? I answer no. p-acp d n2 vmb vvi, vdb pn22 av-j vvb vvg p-acp dt j? pns11 vvb av-dx. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 21
153 For as a Phisition may bee in the companye of the sicke, having this end to heale them, For as a physician may be in the company of the sick, having this end to heal them, p-acp p-acp dt n1 vmb vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j, vhg d n1 pc-acp vvi pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 21
154 so may a good man bee in the assembly of the wicked, having this purpose to win them vnto the Lord. so may a good man be in the assembly of the wicked, having this purpose to win them unto the Lord. av vmb dt j n1 vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j, vhg d n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 21
155 So Christ kept company with the publicans and sinners, not allowing of their life, but perswading them to amendment. So christ kept company with the Publicans and Sinners, not allowing of their life, but persuading them to amendment. av np1 vvd n1 p-acp dt n2 cc n2, xx vvg pp-f po32 n1, cc-acp vvg pno32 p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 21
156 And when hee was carped at by the malitious, hee defended his dooings by three arguments. And when he was carped At by the malicious, he defended his doings by three Arguments. cc c-crq pns31 vbds vvn p-acp p-acp dt j, pns31 vvd po31 n2-vdg p-acp crd n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 21
157 The first drawne from the neede yt the parties had of him with whom hee conversed. The First drawn from the need that the parties had of him with whom he conversed. dt ord vvn p-acp dt n1 pn31 dt n2 vhd pp-f pno31 p-acp ro-crq pns31 vvd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 22
158 The seconde hee drewe from the dispositiō of the lord, who is more delighted with mercy shewed in the conversion of a sinner then with all other sacrifices. The seconde he drew from the disposition of the lord, who is more delighted with mercy showed in the conversion of a sinner then with all other Sacrifices. dt ord pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vbz av-dc vvn p-acp n1 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 av p-acp d j-jn n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 22
159 And the third argument hee draweth from the end of his office, which was to call sinners to repentance. And the third argument he draws from the end of his office, which was to call Sinners to Repentance. cc dt ord n1 pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, r-crq vbds pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 22
160 Math 9.12.13. Wherefore in such cases wee may lawfully keepe company with sinners, without hurt vnto our selues, Math 9.12.13. Wherefore in such cases we may lawfully keep company with Sinners, without hurt unto our selves, np1 crd. c-crq p-acp d n2 pns12 vmb av-j vvi n1 p-acp n2, p-acp n1 p-acp po12 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 22
161 and with much profit vnto them. and with much profit unto them. cc p-acp d n1 p-acp pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 22
162 Otherwise wee ought to obserue the genērall doctrine to bee curious of the place and persons with whome wee keepe company, Otherwise we ought to observe the genenrall Doctrine to be curious of the place and Persons with whom we keep company, av pns12 vmd pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pc-acp vbi j pp-f dt n1 cc n2 p-acp ro-crq pns12 vvb n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 22
163 lest we hurt our selues and doo them no good. And thus much of the fourth observation. lest we hurt our selves and do them no good. And thus much of the fourth observation. cs pns12 vvb po12 n2 cc vdb pno32 dx j. cc av d pp-f dt ord n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 22
164 Shall not the conscience of him that is weake bee boldened to eate, &c. Our Apostle foreseeing that small offences woulde grieue and perplex the weake, admonisheth the Corinthians to haue a special regard not to trouble such cōsciēces with the abusing of their knowledge. Shall not the conscience of him that is weak be boldened to eat, etc. Our Apostle Foreseeing that small offences would grieve and perplex the weak, Admonisheth the Corinthians to have a special regard not to trouble such Consciences with the abusing of their knowledge. vmb xx dt n1 pp-f pno31 cst vbz j vbi vvn pc-acp vvi, av np1 np1 vvg cst j n2 vmd vvi cc vvi dt j, vvz dt np1 pc-acp vhi dt j n1 xx pc-acp vvi d n2 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po32 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 22
165 Frō hence we learne, that such as make conscience of every thing which they do, must circumspectly bee dealt with, From hence we Learn, that such as make conscience of every thing which they do, must circumspectly be dealt with, p-acp av pns12 vvb, cst d c-acp vvi n1 pp-f d n1 r-crq pns32 vdb, vmb av-j vbi vvn p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 23
166 lest they bee led out of the way, or bee driven to dispaire by a matter of it selfe of small importance. lest they be led out of the Way, or be driven to despair by a matter of it self of small importance. cs pns32 vbb vvn av pp-f dt n1, cc vbi vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31 n1 pp-f j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 23
167 For there are some that yeeld thēselues so humbly vnto the word preached, that when any thing is denounced, their harte melteth & their flesh trembleth. For there Are Some that yield themselves so humbly unto the word preached, that when any thing is denounced, their heart melts & their Flesh Trembleth. p-acp a-acp vbr d cst vvb px32 av av-j p-acp dt n1 vvd, cst c-crq d n1 vbz vvn, po32 n1 vvz cc po32 n1 vvz. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 23
168 And though it bee not applyed by the preacher, yet they apply it very strictly vnto them selues. And though it be not applied by the preacher, yet they apply it very strictly unto them selves. cc cs pn31 vbb xx vvd p-acp dt n1, av pns32 vvb pn31 av av-j p-acp pno32 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 23
169 And if any fault whereof they are guilty be amplified, or a comfort not presently ministred, they are in the horrors of death, & brought almost into desperation. And if any fault whereof they Are guilty be amplified, or a Comfort not presently ministered, they Are in the horrors of death, & brought almost into desperation. cc cs d n1 c-crq pns32 vbr j vbi vvn, cc dt n1 xx av-j vvn, pns32 vbr p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, cc vvd av p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 23
170 Now because these are the best people, and the nearest to the kingdome of God, Psal. 51.17. Isa. 66.2. Math. 11.28. We ought to bee most carefull of them, and to remoue all stumbling blockes out of their way. Now Because these Are the best people, and the nearest to the Kingdom of God, Psalm 51.17. Isaiah 66.2. Math. 11.28. We ought to be most careful of them, and to remove all stumbling blocks out of their Way. av c-acp d vbr dt js n1, cc dt js p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd. np1 crd. np1 crd. pns12 vmd pc-acp vbi av-ds j pp-f pno32, cc pc-acp vvi d j-vvg n2 av pp-f po32 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 23
171 As for example, if they haue a great zeale but not according to knowledg we must gently and charitably instruct them without wrangling disputations: As for Exampl, if they have a great zeal but not according to knowledge we must gently and charitably instruct them without wrangling disputations: p-acp p-acp n1, cs pns32 vhb dt j n1 cc-acp xx vvg p-acp n1 pns12 vmb av-j cc av-j vvi pno32 p-acp j-vvg n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 23
172 As wee are taught, him that is weake in the fayth receiue vnto you: As we Are taught, him that is weak in the faith receive unto you: c-acp pns12 vbr vvn, pno31 cst vbz j p-acp dt n1 vvb p-acp pn22: (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 23
173 but not with controversies of disputations, Rom. 14.1. And if hee, (by the subtlety of Sathan) bee prevented with a fault (as who is free from falling) we must not aggravate or amplify the same, but not with controversies of disputations, Rom. 14.1. And if he, (by the subtlety of Sathan) be prevented with a fault (as who is free from falling) we must not aggravate or amplify the same, cc-acp xx p-acp n2 pp-f n2, np1 crd. cc cs pns31, (p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1) vbb vvn p-acp dt n1 (c-acp r-crq vbz j p-acp vvg) pns12 vmb xx vvi cc vvi dt d, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 24
174 but follow that rule which the holy ghost teacheth. but follow that Rule which the holy ghost Teaches. cc-acp vvb d n1 r-crq dt j n1 vvz. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 24
175 Brethren, if a man bee fallen by occasion into anye fault, yee which are spirituall, restore such a one by the spirit of meekenes cōsidering thy selfe, lest thou also be tempted. Brothers, if a man be fallen by occasion into any fault, ye which Are spiritual, restore such a one by the Spirit of meekness considering thy self, lest thou also be tempted. n1, cs dt n1 vbi vvn p-acp n1 p-acp d n1, pn22 r-crq vbr j, vvb d dt pi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vvg po21 n1, cs pns21 av vbi vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 24
176 Beare yee one an others burthen & so fulfill the lawe of Christ, Gal. 6.1.2. Wee which are strong, ought to beare the infirmities of the weake, Bear ye one an Others burden & so fulfil the law of christ, Gal. 6.1.2. we which Are strong, ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, n1 pn22 pi dt ng2-jn n1 cc av vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd. pns12 r-crq vbr j, pi pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f dt j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 24
177 and not to please our selues, Rom. 15.1. For if it bee David that hath sinned, tell him but of it, and not to please our selves, Rom. 15.1. For if it be David that hath sinned, tell him but of it, cc xx pc-acp vvi po12 n2, np1 crd. c-acp cs pn31 vbb np1 cst vhz vvn, vvb pno31 p-acp pp-f pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 24
178 and hee will confesse it, and be woe at the heart for it, thou needest not to dwell much vpon it. and he will confess it, and be woe At the heart for it, thou Needest not to dwell much upon it. cc pns31 vmb vvi pn31, cc vbi n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp pn31, pns21 vv2 xx pc-acp vvi d p-acp pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 24
179 And if it be Peter that hath donne amisse, let Christ but lacke backe vpon him, hee will goe out forthwith and weepe bitterly. And if it be Peter that hath done amiss, let christ but lack back upon him, he will go out forthwith and weep bitterly. cc cs pn31 vbb np1 cst vhz vdn av, vvb np1 p-acp n1 av p-acp pno31, pns31 vmb vvi av av cc vvi av-j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 24
180 Therefore such tender consciences, must choisely bee dealt withall, lest they be swallowed vp of over much sorrowe. Therefore such tender Consciences, must choicely be dealt withal, lest they be swallowed up of over much sorrow. av d j n2, vmb av-j vbi vvn av, cs pns32 vbb vvn a-acp pp-f p-acp d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 24
181 And thus much of the fift observation. Those things that are offered vnto Idoles. And thus much of the fift observation. Those things that Are offered unto Idols. cc av d pp-f dt ord n1. d n2 cst vbr vvn p-acp n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 24
182 Our Apostle in these wordes maketh it evident, that there is a 2. fold eating of that which is sacrificed vnto Idols. Our Apostle in these words makes it evident, that there is a 2. fold eating of that which is sacrificed unto Idols. po12 n1 p-acp d n2 vvz pn31 j, cst pc-acp vbz dt crd vvb vvg pp-f d r-crq vbz vvn p-acp n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 25
183 For one man hath knowledge, and thereby is instructed, that the meate which hee eateth hath beene sacrificed to Idoles, For one man hath knowledge, and thereby is instructed, that the meat which he Eateth hath been sacrificed to Idols, p-acp crd n1 vhz n1, cc av vbz vvn, cst dt n1 r-crq pns31 vvz vhz vbn vvn p-acp n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 25
184 yet is neither bettered nor made worse thereby. yet is neither bettered nor made Worse thereby. av vbz av-dx vvn ccx vvn av-jc av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 25
185 An other man that wanteth knowledge, maketh conscience of the meate and thinketh that it is much bettered by the sacrificing, an other man that Wants knowledge, makes conscience of the meat and Thinketh that it is much bettered by the sacrificing, dt j-jn n1 cst vvz n1, vvz n1 pp-f dt n1 cc vvz cst pn31 vbz av-d vvn p-acp dt j-vvg, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 25
186 and so his conscience being weake is defiled. and so his conscience being weak is defiled. cc av po31 n1 vbg j vbz vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 25
187 Therfore the Apostle restraineth the former from vsing his liberty, vntill the latter be further instructed, in the right vse of such things. Therefore the Apostle restraineth the former from using his liberty, until the latter be further instructed, in the right use of such things. av dt n1 vvz dt j p-acp vvg po31 n1, c-acp dt d vbb av-jc vvn, p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f d n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 25
188 From whence we may draw this doctrine: From whence we may draw this Doctrine: p-acp c-crq pns12 vmb vvi d n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 25
189 that a man, who either hath or wanteth knowledge, may by the vndiscreete cariage of himselfe, in the vse of things indifferent, make that sinne, which God hath neither commanded nor forbidden in his worde. that a man, who either hath or Wants knowledge, may by the undiscreet carriage of himself, in the use of things indifferent, make that sin, which God hath neither commanded nor forbidden in his word. cst dt n1, r-crq d vhz cc vvz n1, vmb p-acp dt j-u n1 pp-f px31, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 j, vvb d n1, r-crq np1 vhz dx vvd ccx vvn p-acp po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 25
190 Hee that hath knowledge may sinne one way, that is, by vsing his liberty, to the offence of an other christian that is weake. He that hath knowledge may sin one Way, that is, by using his liberty, to the offence of an other christian that is weak. pns31 cst vhz n1 vmb vvi crd n1, cst vbz, p-acp vvg po31 n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn njp cst vbz j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 25
191 Vnto him therefore, it must often be inculcated, destroy not the worke of God for meate-sake. Unto him Therefore, it must often be inculcated, destroy not the work of God for meate-sake. p-acp pno31 av, pn31 vmb av vbi vvn, vvb xx dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 26
192 All things indeede are pure, but it is evil for the man that eateth with offence. All things indeed Are pure, but it is evil for the man that Eateth with offence. av-d n2 av vbr j, cc-acp pn31 vbz j-jn p-acp dt n1 cst vvz p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 26
193 It is good neither to eate fleshe nor to drinke wine, nor any thing whereby thy brother stumbleth or is offended or made weake, Rom. 14.20.21. Therefore he offendeth God, that wittingly and willingly giveth offence vnto the weake, by the vsing of things indifferent. It is good neither to eat Flesh nor to drink wine, nor any thing whereby thy brother stumbleth or is offended or made weak, Rom. 14.20.21. Therefore he offends God, that wittingly and willingly gives offence unto the weak, by the using of things indifferent. pn31 vbz j av-d pc-acp vvi n1 ccx pc-acp vvi n1, ccx d n1 c-crq po21 n1 vvz cc vbz vvn cc vvn j, np1 crd. av pns31 vvz np1, cst av-j cc av-j vvz n1 p-acp dt j, p-acp dt vvg pp-f n2 j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 26
194 Now he that wanteth knowledge may offende in the vse of thinges indifferent three waies. Now he that Wants knowledge may offend in the use of things indifferent three ways. av pns31 cst vvz n1 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 j crd n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 26
195 First, if he vse the same vnto an other end thē for which it was ordained of God. First, if he use the same unto an other end them for which it was ordained of God. ord, cs pns31 vvb dt d p-acp dt j-jn n1 pno32 p-acp r-crq pn31 vbds vvn pp-f np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 26
196 As if a man vse this meate & refuse that, vse this garment, and refuse that, thinking therby to please God, he indeede sinneth against him. As if a man use this meat & refuse that, use this garment, and refuse that, thinking thereby to please God, he indeed Sinneth against him. p-acp cs dt n1 vvb d n1 cc vvi d, vvb d n1, cc vvi d, vvg av pc-acp vvi np1, pns31 av vvz p-acp pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 26
197 For hee must vnderstand that the kingdom of God is not meate and drinke; but righteousnesse & peace, & ioy in the holy ghost. For he must understand that the Kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness & peace, & joy in the holy ghost. p-acp pns31 vmb vvi d dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz xx n1 cc vvi; cc-acp n1 cc n1, cc n1 p-acp dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 26
198 For whosoeuer in these things serveth Christ, is acceptable vnto God and approved of men. For whosoever in these things serves christ, is acceptable unto God and approved of men. p-acp r-crq p-acp d n2 vvz np1, vbz j p-acp np1 cc j-vvn pp-f n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 26
199 Rom. 14.17.18. For every creature of God is good and none to be refused, if it bee received with giuing of thankes. Rom. 14.17.18. For every creature of God is good and none to be refused, if it be received with giving of thanks. np1 crd. p-acp d n1 pp-f np1 vbz j cc pix pc-acp vbi vvn, cs pn31 vbb vvn p-acp vvg pp-f n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 27
200 1. Tim. 4.4. Wherefore he that inventeth an holyer vse of Gods creatures then that wherunto they were ordained, doth as it were set God to schoole than which, what can be more malapartly done. 1. Tim. 4.4. Wherefore he that inventeth an Holier use of God's creatures then that whereunto they were ordained, does as it were Set God to school than which, what can be more malapartly done. crd np1 crd. c-crq pns31 cst vvz dt jc n1 pp-f npg1 n2 av cst c-crq pns32 vbdr vvn, vdz p-acp pn31 vbdr vvn np1 pc-acp vvi av r-crq, q-crq vmb vbi av-dc av-j vdn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 27
201 Isa. 40.13.14. secondly they that want knowledge may offende in the vse of things indifferent thus: Isaiah 40.13.14. secondly they that want knowledge may offend in the use of things indifferent thus: np1 crd. ord pns32 d vvb n1 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 j av: (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 27
202 as if they haue a resolute opinion, that the vse of such things offendeth God, as if they have a resolute opinion, that the use of such things offends God, c-acp cs pns32 vhb dt j n1, cst dt n1 pp-f d n2 vvz np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 27
203 and yet will goe on in the practise thereof, against their owne conscience, they indeede, grevously offend against God. and yet will go on in the practice thereof, against their own conscience, they indeed, grievously offend against God. cc av vmb vvi a-acp p-acp dt n1 av, p-acp po32 d n1, pns32 av, av-j vvi p-acp np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 27
204 For to him that iudgeth any thing to be vncleane, to him it is vncleane, Rom. 14.14. And if a mans owne conscience condemne him of disobedience, who can absolue him, 1. Io. 3.20. And thirdly hee that wanteth knowledge, may offend his God thus, For to him that Judgeth any thing to be unclean, to him it is unclean, Rom. 14.14. And if a men own conscience condemn him of disobedience, who can absolve him, 1. Io. 3.20. And Thirdly he that Wants knowledge, may offend his God thus, p-acp p-acp pno31 cst vvz d n1 pc-acp vbi j, p-acp pno31 pn31 vbz j, np1 crd. cc cs dt ng1 d n1 vvi pno31 pp-f n1, r-crq vmb vvi pno31, crd np1 crd. cc ord pns31 cst vvz n1, vmb vvi po31 n1 av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 27
205 when hee proposeth a thing by himselfe to bee done, and doubteth whether hee shall doe well or ill in the doing of the same, when he Proposeth a thing by himself to be done, and doubteth whither he shall do well or ill in the doing of the same, c-crq pns31 vvz dt n1 p-acp px31 pc-acp vbi vdn, cc vvz cs pns31 vmb vdi av cc av-jn p-acp dt vdg pp-f dt d, (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 27
206 yet for some outward respect hee puts the same thing in execution. For hee that doubteth is condemned if hee eate, because hee eateth not of fayth. yet for Some outward respect he puts the same thing in execution. For he that doubteth is condemned if he eat, Because he Eateth not of faith. av p-acp d j n1 pns31 vvz dt d n1 p-acp n1. c-acp pns31 cst vvz vbz vvn cs pns31 vvb, c-acp pns31 vvz xx pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 27
207 And whatsoever is not of faith is sinne. And whatsoever is not of faith is sin. cc q-crq vbz xx pp-f n1 vbz n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 28
208 Rom. 14.23. Therefore in the name of Christ Iesus, let both strong and weake looke warely to their actions, that they offend neither God, their weake bretheren, nor their owne consciences. Rom. 14.23. Therefore in the name of christ Iesus, let both strong and weak look warily to their actions, that they offend neither God, their weak brethren, nor their own Consciences. np1 crd. av p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 np1, vvb d j cc j n1 av-j p-acp po32 n2, cst pns32 vvb dx n1, po32 j n2, ccx po32 d n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 28
209 And thus much of the first parte. And thus much of the First part. cc av d pp-f dt ord n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 28
210 The second part contayneth the reasons to mooue men to bee circumspect in the cariage of themselues in the matter of things indifferent. The second part Containeth the Reasons to move men to be circumspect in the carriage of themselves in the matter of things indifferent. dt ord n1 vvz dt n2 pc-acp vvi n2 pc-acp vbi j p-acp dt n1 pp-f px32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 28
211 Whereof the first is this that hee that omitteth this dutie shall cause him to perish for whome Christ died, verse 11. the second extendeth it selfe vnto the persecuting of Christ Iesus for whatsoever is donne vnto any one of his church, he taketh as donne vnto himselfe, vers. 12. And last of all hee that omitteth this duty opposeth himselfe against Pauls resolution who was guided by the spirit of God. Whereof the First is this that he that omitteth this duty shall cause him to perish for whom christ died, verse 11. the second extendeth it self unto the persecuting of christ Iesus for whatsoever is done unto any one of his Church, he Takes as done unto himself, vers. 12. And last of all he that omitteth this duty Opposeth himself against Paul's resolution who was guided by the Spirit of God. c-crq dt ord vbz d cst pns31 cst vvz d n1 vmb vvi pno31 pc-acp vvi p-acp ro-crq np1 vvd, n1 crd dt ord vvz pn31 n1 p-acp dt vvg pp-f np1 np1 p-acp r-crq vbz vdn p-acp d crd pp-f po31 n1, pns31 vvz c-acp vdn p-acp px31, zz. crd cc ord pp-f d pns31 cst vvz d n1 vvz px31 p-acp npg1 n1 r-crq vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 28
212 And thus much at this time. Let vs pray &c. And thus much At this time. Let us pray etc. cc av av-d p-acp d n1. vvb pno12 vvi av (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 28

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