Two sermons preached at Paules-Crosse London The one November 21. the other Aprill 15. 1627. By Robert Saunderson, Bachelour in Divinitie, and sometimes Fellow of Lincolne Colledge in Oxford.

Sanderson, Robert, 1587-1663
Publisher: Printed by B A lsop and T F awcet for Robert Dawlman and are to be sold at his shop at the signe of the Brazen Serpent in Pauls Church yard
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1628
Approximate Era: CharlesI
TCP ID: A11458 ESTC ID: S112209 STC ID: 21709
Subject Headings: Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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0 A SERMON PREACHED AT Pauls - Crosse London, November, 21. 1624. 1. TIM. 4.4. For euery Creature of God is good: A SERMON PREACHED AT Paul's - Cross London, November, 21. 1624. 1. TIM. 4.4. For every Creature of God is good: dt n1 vvn p-acp npg1 - vvi np1, np1, crd crd crd np1. crd. p-acp d n1 pp-f np1 vbz j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 1
1 and nothing to bee refused, if it be receiued with Thankesgiuing. and nothing to be refused, if it be received with Thanksgiving. cc pix pc-acp vbi vvn, cs pn31 vbb vvn p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
2 OF that great and Vniuersall Apostacie, which should bee in the Church through the tyrannie and fraud of Antichrist ; OF that great and Universal Apostasy, which should be in the Church through the tyranny and fraud of Antichrist; pp-f d j cc j-u n1, r-crq vmd vbi p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
3 there are elsewhere in the Scriptures more full, scarce any where more plaine predictions, then in this passage of Saint PAVL, whereof my Text is a part. there Are elsewhere in the Scriptures more full, scarce any where more plain predictions, then in this passage of Saint PAUL, whereof my Text is a part. pc-acp vbr av p-acp dt n2 av-dc j, av-j d c-crq n1 j n2, av p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 np1, c-crq po11 n1 vbz dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
4 The Qualitie of the Doctrines foretold Vers. 1. Contrary to the Faith, Erronious, Diuelish; The Quality of the Doctrines foretold Vers. 1. Contrary to the Faith, Erroneous, Devilish; dt n1 pp-f dt n2 vvn np1 crd j-jn p-acp dt n1, j, j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
5 [ Now the Spirit speaketh expressely, that in the later times some shall depart from the Faith, giuing heed to seducing Spirits, and doctrines of Deuils. [ Now the Spirit speaks expressly, that in the later times Some shall depart from the Faith, giving heed to seducing Spirits, and doctrines of Devils. [ av dt n1 vvz av-j, cst p-acp dt jc n2 d vmb vvi p-acp dt n1, vvg n1 p-acp j-vvg n2, cc n2 pp-f n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
6 ] The Qualitie of the Doctors foretold, Vers. 2. Lyars, Hypocriticall, vnconscionable; [ Speaking lyes in Hypocrisie, hauing their Consciences seared with a hot jron. ] The Quality of the Doctors foretold, Vers. 2. Liars, Hypocritical, unconscionable; [ Speaking lies in Hypocrisy, having their Consciences seared with a hight iron. ] dt n1 pp-f dt n2 vvn, np1 crd n2, j, j; [ vvg n2 p-acp n1, vhg po32 n2 vvn p-acp dt j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
7 ] But least these generalities should seeme not sufficiently distinctiue; ] But least these Generalities should seem not sufficiently distinctive; ] cc-acp ds d n2 vmd vvi xx av-j j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
8 each side charging other, (as commonly it happeneth where differences are about Religion) with Apostacy, each side charging other, (as commonly it Happeneth where differences Are about Religion) with Apostasy, d n1 vvg j-jn, (c-acp av-j pn31 vvz c-crq n2 vbr p-acp n1) p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
9 and Errour, and Falshood, and Hipocrisie: and Error, and Falsehood, and Hypocrisy: cc n1, cc n1, cc n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
10 the Apostle thought it needfull to point out those Antichristian Doctors more distinctly, by specifying some particulars of their diuelish Doctrines. the Apostle Thought it needful to point out those Antichristian Doctors more distinctly, by specifying Some particulars of their devilish Doctrines. dt n1 vvd pn31 j pc-acp vvi av d jp n2 av-dc av-j, p-acp vvg d n2-j pp-f po32 j n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
11 For which purpose he giueth instance in two of their Doctrines: For which purpose he gives instance in two of their Doctrines: p-acp r-crq n1 pns31 vvz n1 p-acp crd pp-f po32 n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
12 whereof he maketh choyse, not as being simply the worst of all the rest, (though bad enough) but as being more easily discernable then most of the rest, viz. a Prohibition of Marriage, and an Injunction of abstinence from certaine Meates. Which particulars, being so agreeable to the present Tenets of the Romish Synagogue, doe giue euen of themselues alone, a strong suspition, that there is the seate of Antichrist. But joyned vnto the other Prophecies of St. Paul, and St. Iohn, in other places, make it so vnquestionable: whereof he makes choice, not as being simply the worst of all the rest, (though bad enough) but as being more Easily discernible then most of the rest, viz. a Prohibition of Marriage, and an Injunction of abstinence from certain Meats. Which particulars, being so agreeable to the present Tenets of the Romish Synagogue, do give even of themselves alone, a strong suspicion, that there is the seat of Antichrist. But joined unto the other Prophecies of Saint Paul, and Saint John, in other places, make it so unquestionable: c-crq pns31 vvz n1, xx p-acp vbg av-j dt js pp-f d dt n1, (cs j d) p-acp p-acp vbg av-dc av-j j av ds pp-f dt n1, n1 dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp j n2. r-crq n2-jn, vbg av j p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt np1 n1, vdb vvi av pp-f px32 j, dt j n1, cst pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f np1. cc-acp vvn p-acp dt j-jn n2 pp-f n1 np1, cc n1 np1, p-acp j-jn n2, vvb pn31 av j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
13 that they who will needes bee so vnreasonably charitable, as to thinke the Pope is not Antichrist, may at the least wonder, (as one saith well) by what strange chance it fell out, that these Apostles should draw the picture of Antichrist in euery point and limbe, that they who will needs be so unreasonably charitable, as to think the Pope is not Antichrist, may At the least wonder, (as one Says well) by what strange chance it fell out, that these Apostles should draw the picture of Antichrist in every point and limb, cst pns32 r-crq vmb av vbi av av-j j, c-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1 vbz xx np1, vmb p-acp dt ds n1, (c-acp pi vvz av) p-acp r-crq j n1 pn31 vvd av, cst d n2 vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
14 so just like the Pope, and yet neuer thinke of him. The words of the Text, are the ground of a Confutation ; so just like the Pope, and yet never think of him. The words of the Text, Are the ground of a Confutation; av av av-j dt n1, cc av av-x vvb pp-f pno31. dt n2 pp-f dt n1, vbr dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
15 indeed properly and directly of the latter of these two Errours onely, concerning Abstinence from certaine meates: indeed properly and directly of the latter of these two Errors only, Concerning Abstinence from certain Meats: av av-j cc av-j pp-f dt d pp-f d crd n2 av-j, vvg n1 p-acp j n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
16 but yet so, as it strongly ouerthroweth the other too, concerning Marriage ; and in trueth generally, all other superstitious Precepts, or Prohibitions, of like Nature. but yet so, as it strongly Overthroweth the other too, Concerning Marriage; and in truth generally, all other superstitious Precepts, or Prohibitions, of like Nature. cc-acp av av, c-acp pn31 av-j vvz dt n-jn av, vvg n1; cc p-acp n1 av-j, d j-jn j n2, cc n2, pp-f j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
17 Marriage being the holy Ordinance of God, as Meates are the good Creatures of God: Marriage being the holy Ordinance of God, as Meats Are the good Creatures of God: n1 vbg dt j n1 pp-f np1, c-acp n2 vbr dt j n2 pp-f np1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
18 and neither Marriage, nor Meates, nor any other Creature or Ordinance, being to be refused as vpon tye of Conscience; and neither Marriage, nor Meats, nor any other Creature or Ordinance, being to be refused as upon tie of Conscience; cc dx n1, ccx n2, ccx d j-jn n1 cc n1, vbg pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp p-acp n1 pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
19 prouided euer, they be receiued with such thankefulnesse, and such other requisite conditions, as become Christian men. provided ever, they be received with such thankfulness, and such other requisite conditions, as become Christian men. vvn av, pns32 vbb vvn p-acp d n1, cc d j-jn j n2, c-acp vvb njp n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
20 For euery Creature of God is good; and nothing to bee refused, if it be receiued with thankesgiuing. For every Creature of God is good; and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving. p-acp d n1 pp-f np1 vbz j; cc pix pc-acp vbi vvn, cs pn31 vbb vvn p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
21 Which words giue vs occasion to consider of Three points, which according to the number and order of the seuerall clauses in this verse, are these. Which words give us occasion to Consider of Three points, which according to the number and order of the several clauses in this verse, Are these. r-crq n2 vvb pno12 n1 pc-acp vvi pp-f crd n2, r-crq vvg p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n2 p-acp d n1, vbr d. (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
22 First, the Qualitie of Gods Creatures, as they come from him, and are giuen to vs: First, the Quality of God's Creatures, as they come from him, and Are given to us: ord, dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2, c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp pno31, cc vbr vvn p-acp pno12: (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
23 [ Euery Creature of God is good. [ Every Creature of God is good. [ d n1 pp-f np1 vbz j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
24 ] Secondly, the vse of Gods Creatures, consisting in their lawfulnesse vnto vs, and our libertie vnto them, [ And nothing to bee refused. ] Secondly, the use of God's Creatures, consisting in their lawfulness unto us, and our liberty unto them, [ And nothing to be refused. ] ord, dt vvb pp-f npg1 n2, vvg p-acp po32 n1 p-acp pno12, cc po12 n1 p-acp pno32, [ cc pix pc-acp vbi vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
25 ] Thirdly, a condition necessary on our parts, least the Creatures, otherwise good and lawfull, should become vnto vs euill and hurtfull; ] Thirdly, a condition necessary on our parts, lest the Creatures, otherwise good and lawful, should become unto us evil and hurtful; ] ord, dt n1 j p-acp po12 n2, cs dt n2, av j cc j, vmd vvi p-acp pno12 j-jn cc j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
26 and that is Thankefulnes: [ If it bee receiued with Thankesgiuing. ] The two first set out the bountie of God towards vs; and that is Thankfulness: [ If it be received with Thanksgiving. ] The two First Set out the bounty of God towards us; cc d vbz n1: [ cs pn31 vbb vvn p-acp n1. ] dt crd ord vvd av dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno12; (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
27 who hath made a world of Creatures, and all good, and hath not enuyed vs the vse of any of them: who hath made a world of Creatures, and all good, and hath not envied us the use of any of them: r-crq vhz vvn dt n1 pp-f n2, cc d j, cc vhz xx vvn pno12 dt n1 pp-f d pp-f pno32: (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
28 and the third, containeth our dutie vnto God in regard thereof; and the third, Containeth our duty unto God in regard thereof; cc dt ord, vvz po12 n1 p-acp np1 p-acp n1 av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
29 viz. to returne vnto him, for the free vse of all his good Creatures, the tribute of our Thankes. viz. to return unto him, for the free use of all his good Creatures, the tribute of our Thanks. n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d po31 j n2, dt n1 pp-f po12 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
30 Of these three Points it is my purpose, by Gods grace, and with your patience, to speake in such manner, as shall be most for our edification; Of these three Points it is my purpose, by God's grace, and with your patience, to speak in such manner, as shall be most for our edification; pp-f d crd n2 pn31 vbz po11 n1, p-acp ng1 n1, cc p-acp po22 n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1, c-acp vmb vbi ds p-acp po12 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
31 in such measure, as the vsuall houres will allow; and in such Order, as the Text giueth them: in such measure, as the usual hours will allow; and in such Order, as the Text gives them: p-acp d vvb, p-acp dt j n2 vmb vvi; cc p-acp d vvb, p-acp dt n1 vvz pno32: (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
32 and first of the First, from the first clause thereof; Euery Creature of God is good. and First of the First, from the First clause thereof; Every Creature of God is good. cc ord pp-f dt ord, p-acp dt ord n1 av; d n1 pp-f np1 vbz j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
33 By Creature vnderstand, not onely such as are appointed for nourishment: but euen all kind of created Beings; By Creature understand, not only such as Are appointed for nourishment: but even all kind of created Beings; p-acp n1 vvi, xx av-j d c-acp vbr vvn p-acp n1: cc-acp av d n1 pp-f j-vvn n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 4
34 the Heauen and the Earth, and all things therein contained visible and invisible, with all their seuerall Properties and Accidents. Of all and each of these the Apostles assertion is true; the Heaven and the Earth, and all things therein contained visible and invisible, with all their several Properties and Accidents. Of all and each of these the Apostles assertion is true; dt n1 cc dt n1, cc d n2 av vvd j cc j, p-acp d po32 j n2 cc n2. pp-f d cc d pp-f d dt n2 n1 vbz j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 4
35 Euery Creature of God is good. Hee concludeth all kinds of meates to bee good; because, they are the Creatures of God: Every Creature of God is good. He Concludeth all Kinds of Meats to be good; Because, they Are the Creatures of God: d n1 pp-f np1 vbz j. pns31 vvz d n2 pp-f n2 pc-acp vbi j; c-acp, pns32 vbr dt n2 pp-f np1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 4
36 which argument were not good, if euery Creature were not good. which argument were not good, if every Creature were not good. r-crq n1 vbdr xx j, cs d n1 vbdr xx j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 4
37 And by Goodnesse vnderstand, not only that goodnes ad intra, whereby euery thing is simply and metaphysically good, in regard of the Nature, perfection, and beeing thereof: And by goodness understand, not only that Goodness ad intra, whereby every thing is simply and metaphysically good, in regard of the Nature, perfection, and being thereof: cc p-acp n1 vvi, xx av-j d n1 fw-la fw-la, c-crq d n1 vbz av-j cc av-j j, p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1, n1, cc vbg av: (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 4
38 but that goodnesse ad extra too, whereby euery thing is in the kind and in some measure endowed with an abilitie to doe some good without and beyond it selfe. but that Goodness ad extra too, whereby every thing is in the kind and in Some measure endowed with an ability to do Some good without and beyond it self. cc-acp cst n1 fw-la fw-la av, c-crq d n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp d n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vdi d j p-acp cc p-acp pn31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 4
39 You may call them an Absolute, and a Relatiue Goodnes. And euery Creature hath both of these. You may call them an Absolute, and a Relative goodness. And every Creature hath both of these. pn22 vmb vvi pno32 dt j, cc dt j n1. cc d n1 vhz d pp-f d. (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 4
40 There being in the meanest and basest of Gods Creatures, not onely an Absolute Goodnes, whereby it is perfect in its proper kind, Quà Ens, as it hath a beeing and existence: There being in the Meanest and Basest of God's Creatures, not only an Absolute goodness, whereby it is perfect in its proper kind, Quà Ens, as it hath a being and existence: a-acp vbg p-acp dt js cc js pp-f ng1 n2, xx av-j dt j n1, c-crq pn31 vbz j p-acp po31 j n1, fw-fr fw-la, c-acp pn31 vhz dt vbg cc n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 4
41 but also a Relatiue Goodnes too; and that two-fold. but also a Relative goodness too; and that twofold. cc-acp av dt j n1 av; cc d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 4
42 One, respecting God the Creator: whose glory more or lesse it serueth to shew forth, Quà Creatura, as it is the Worke of his hands. One, respecting God the Creator: whose glory more or less it serveth to show forth, Quà Creatura, as it is the Work of his hands. pi, vvg np1 dt n1: r-crq n1 av-dc cc av-dc pn31 vvz pc-acp vvi av, fw-fr fw-la, c-acp pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f po31 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 4
43 Another, respecting its fellow-Creatures: to some of whom it is some way or other seruiceable, Quà Pars Mundi, as it is a Part of the Whole; another, respecting its fellow-Creatures: to Some of whom it is Some Way or other serviceable, Quà Pars Mundi, as it is a Part of the whole; j-jn, vvg po31 n2: p-acp d pp-f r-crq pn31 vbz d n1 cc j-jn j, fw-fr fw-la fw-la, c-acp pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 4
44 but especially seruiceable vnto Man, for whose seruice (next vnder the Glory of God) the whole was Created. The summe is. but especially serviceable unto Man, for whose service (next under the Glory of God) the Whole was Created. The sum is. cc-acp av-j j p-acp n1, p-acp rg-crq n1 (ord p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1) dt j-jn vbds vvn. dt n1 vbz. (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 4
45 Euery Creature which God hath made is good. Good, absolutely & in it selfe; Every Creature which God hath made is good. Good, absolutely & in it self; d n1 r-crq np1 vhz vvn vbz j. j, av-j cc p-acp pn31 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 4
46 as a Thing: Good, in that it setteth forth the Glory of him that made it, as a Thing: Good, in that it sets forth the Glory of him that made it, c-acp dt n1: j, p-acp cst pn31 vvz av dt n1 pp-f pno31 cst vvd pn31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 4
47 as a Creature: Good, as a part of the World, for the seruice it doth to Man, and other Creatures. as a Creature: Good, as a part of the World, for the service it does to Man, and other Creatures. c-acp dt n1: j, c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pn31 vdz p-acp n1, cc j-jn n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 4
48 Hereof wee neede neither further, nor other testimony, then Gods owne approbation registred in the story of the Creation Gen. 1. Where wee may see Gods allowance stamped, both vpon the seuerall Creatures of each seuerall day, that they were good: and also vpon the whole frame of the Creatures, when the worke was finished; Hereof we need neither further, nor other testimony, then God's own approbation registered in the story of the Creation Gen. 1. Where we may see God's allowance stamped, both upon the several Creatures of each several day, that they were good: and also upon the Whole frame of the Creatures, when the work was finished; av pns12 vvb av-dx av-jc, ccx j-jn n1, cs n2 d n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 np1 crd c-crq pns12 vmb vvi npg1 n1 vvn, av-d p-acp dt j n2 pp-f d j n1, cst pns32 vbdr j: cc av p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n2, c-crq dt n1 vbds vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 5
49 that behold they were exceeding good. Et nusquam in toto corpore menda fuit. that behold they were exceeding good. Et nusquam in toto corpore menda fuit. cst vvb pns32 vbdr vvg j. fw-la fw-la p-acp fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 5
50 In this goodly systeme and fabricke of Nature, that which is beyond all, is, the harmony and conjuncture of the Parts, exceeding in goodnesse, beauty, and perfection: In this goodly system and fabric of Nature, that which is beyond all, is, the harmony and conjuncture of the Parts, exceeding in Goodness, beauty, and perfection: p-acp d j vvb cc n1 pp-f n1, cst r-crq vbz p-acp d, vbz, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n2, vvg p-acp n1, n1, cc n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 5
51 yet so, as no one part is superfluous or vnprofitable; or, if considered singly and by it selfe, destitute of its proper goodnesse and vsefulnesse. yet so, as no one part is superfluous or unprofitable; or, if considered singly and by it self, destitute of its proper Goodness and usefulness. av av, c-acp dx crd vvb vbz j cc j-u; cc, cs vvn av-j cc p-acp pn31 n1, j pp-f po31 j n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 5
52 As in the Naturall Body of a Man; As in the Natural Body of a Man; p-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 5
53 not the least member, or string, or sinew, but hath his proper office and comlin•••• in the Body: not the least member, or string, or sinew, but hath his proper office and comlin•••• in the Body: xx dt ds n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc-acp vhz po31 j n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 5
54 and as in the artificiall Body of a Clocke or other Engine of motion, not the least wheele, or pinne, or notch, but hath his proper worke and vse in the Engine. and as in the artificial Body of a Clock or other Engine of motion, not the least wheel, or pin, or notch, but hath his proper work and use in the Engine. cc c-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 cc j-jn n1 pp-f n1, xx dt ds vvi, cc n1, cc vvi, cc-acp vhz po31 j n1 cc vvi p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 5
55 God hath giuen to euery thing hee hath made, that number, weight, and measure of perfection and goodnesse, which he saw fittest for it vnto those ends for which hee made it. God hath given to every thing he hath made, that number, weight, and measure of perfection and Goodness, which he saw Fittest for it unto those ends for which he made it. np1 vhz vvn p-acp d n1 pns31 vhz vvn, cst n1, n1, cc vvi pp-f n1 cc n1, r-crq pns31 vvd js p-acp pn31 p-acp d n2 p-acp r-crq pns31 vvd pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 5
56 Euery Creature of God is good. A truth so euident; Every Creature of God is good. A truth so evident; d n1 pp-f np1 vbz j. dt n1 av j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 5
57 that euen those among the Heathen Philosophers, who eyther denyed or doubted of the Worlds Creation, did yet, by making Ens and Bonum termes convertible, acknowledge the goodnes of euery Creature. that even those among the Heathen Philosophers, who either denied or doubted of the World's Creation, did yet, by making Ens and Bonum terms convertible, acknowledge the Goodness of every Creature. cst av d p-acp dt j-jn n2, q-crq av-d vvn cc vvn pp-f dt ng1 n1, vdd av, p-acp vvg fw-la cc fw-la n2 j, vvb dt n1 pp-f d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 5
58 It were a shame then for vs, who through Faith vnderstand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, if our assent vnto this truth should not bee by so much firmer then theirs, by how much our euidence for it is stronger then theirs. They perceiued the thing ; wee, the ground also: they saw, it was so; we, why it is so. It were a shame then for us, who through Faith understand that the world's were framed by the word of God, if our assent unto this truth should not be by so much firmer then theirs, by how much our evidence for it is Stronger then theirs. They perceived the thing; we, the ground also: they saw, it was so; we, why it is so. pn31 vbdr dt n1 av p-acp pno12, r-crq p-acp n1 vvi cst dt n2 vbdr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cs po12 vvi p-acp d n1 vmd xx vbi p-acp av d jc cs png32, p-acp c-crq d po12 n1 p-acp pn31 vbz jc cs png32. pns32 vvd dt n1; pns12, dt n1 av: pns32 vvd, pn31 vbds av; pns12, c-crq pn31 vbz av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 5
59 Euen because it is the worke of God. A God full of goodnes; a God who is nothing but goodnesse; Eve Because it is the work of God. A God full of Goodness; a God who is nothing but Goodness; np1 c-acp pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1. dt np1 j pp-f n1; dt n1 r-crq vbz pix p-acp n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 6
60 a God essentially and infinitely good, yea very Goodnesse it selfe. a God essentially and infinitely good, yea very goodness it self. dt n1 av-j cc av-j j, uh j n1 pn31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 6
61 And as is the Workeman, such is his workemanship. Not for degree, (that is here impossible;) but for the truth of the Qualitie: And as is the Workman, such is his workmanship. Not for degree, (that is Here impossible;) but for the truth of the Quality: cc c-acp vbz dt n1, d vbz po31 n1. xx p-acp n1, (cst vbz av j;) cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 6
62 not alike good with him, but like to him in being good. not alike good with him, but like to him in being good. xx av j p-acp pno31, cc-acp av-j p-acp pno31 p-acp vbg j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 6
63 In euery Creature there are certaine trackes and foot-steps, as of Gods Essence, whereby it hath its Being ; In every Creature there Are certain tracks and footsteps, as of God's Essence, whereby it hath its Being; p-acp d n1 pc-acp vbr j n2 cc n2, c-acp pp-f npg1 n1, c-crq pn31 vhz po31 vbg; (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 6
64 so of his Goodnes too, whereby it also is good. The Manichees saw the strength of this Inference: so of his goodness too, whereby it also is good. The manichees saw the strength of this Inference: av pp-f po31 n1 av, c-crq pn31 av vbz j. dt np1 vvd dt n1 pp-f d n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 6
65 Who, though they were so injurious vnto the Creatures, as to repute some of them Euill ; Who, though they were so injurious unto the Creatures, as to repute Some of them Evil; r-crq, cs pns32 vbdr av j p-acp dt n2, a-acp pc-acp vvi d pp-f pno32 j-jn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 6
66 yet durst not be so absurd, as to charge the true God to be the cause of those, they so reputed. Common reason taught them: yet durst not be so absurd, as to charge the true God to be the cause of those, they so reputed. Common reason taught them: av vvd xx vbi av j, c-acp pc-acp vvi dt j np1 pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f d, pns32 av vvn. j n1 vvd pno32: (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 6
67 that from the good God could not proceed any euill thing; that from the good God could not proceed any evil thing; cst p-acp dt j np1 vmd xx vvi d j-jn n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 6
68 no more then Darkenesse could from the light of the Sunne, or Cold from the heate of the Fire. And therefore so to defend their Errour, as to avoid this absurdity; no more then Darkness could from the Light of the Sun, or Cold from the heat of the Fire. And Therefore so to defend their Error, as to avoid this absurdity; dx dc cs n1 vmd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. cc av av pc-acp vvi po32 n1, c-acp pc-acp vvi d n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 6
69 they were forced to maintaine another absurditie (indeed a greater, though it seemed to them the lesse of the two,) viz. to say, there were two Gods, a Good God, the Author of all good things; they were forced to maintain Another absurdity (indeed a greater, though it seemed to them the less of the two,) viz. to say, there were two God's, a Good God, the Author of all good things; pns32 vbdr vvn pc-acp vvi j-jn n1 (av dt jc, cs pn31 vvd p-acp pno32 dt av-dc pp-f dt crd,) n1 pc-acp vvi, pc-acp vbdr crd n2, dt j np1, dt n1 pp-f d j n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 6
70 and an Euill God, the Author of all euill things. and an Evil God, the Author of all evil things. cc dt j-jn np1, dt n1 pp-f d j-jn n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 6
71 If then we acknowledge, that there is but one God, and that one God good; (and wee doe all so acknowledge;) vnles we will be more absurd then those most absurd Heretiques, wee must withall acknowledge all the Creatures of that one and good God to be also good. He is so the causer of all that is good; (for euery good guift and euery perfect giuing descendeth from about from the Father of lights:) as that hee is the causer onely of what is good (for with him is no variablenes neither shadow of turning, saith Saint Iames.) As the Sunne who is Pater Luminum, the fountaine and father of Lights, (whereunto Saint Iames in that passage doth apparantly allude) giueth light to the Moone, If then we acknowledge, that there is but one God, and that one God good; (and we do all so acknowledge;) unless we will be more absurd then those most absurd Heretics, we must withal acknowledge all the Creatures of that one and good God to be also good. He is so the causer of all that is good; (for every good gift and every perfect giving Descendeth from about from the Father of lights:) as that he is the causer only of what is good (for with him is no variableness neither shadow of turning, Says Saint James) As the Sun who is Pater Luminum, the fountain and father of Lights, (whereunto Saint James in that passage does apparently allude) gives Light to the Moon, cs av pns12 vvb, cst pc-acp vbz p-acp crd np1, cc d crd np1 j; (cc pns12 vdb d av vvi;) cs pns12 vmb vbi av-dc j cs d av-ds j n2, pns12 vmb av vvi d dt n2 pp-f d crd cc j np1 pc-acp vbi av j. pns31 vbz av dt n1 pp-f d cst vbz j; (c-acp d j n1 cc d j vvg vvz p-acp a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2:) p-acp cst pns31 vbz dt n1 av-j pp-f r-crq vbz j (c-acp p-acp pno31 vbz dx n1 dx n1 pp-f vvg, vvz n1 np1) p-acp dt n1 r-crq vbz np1 np1, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n2, (c-crq n1 np1 p-acp d n1 vdz av-j vvi) vvz j p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 7
72 and Starres, and all the lights of heauen, and causeth light wheresoeuer hee shineth, but no where causeth darkenesse: so God the Father and fountaine of all goodnesse, so communicateth goodnesse to euery thing hee produceth, and Stars, and all the lights of heaven, and Causes Light wheresoever he shines, but no where Causes darkness: so God the Father and fountain of all Goodness, so Communicateth Goodness to every thing he Produceth, cc n2, cc d dt n2 pp-f n1, cc vvz j c-crq pns31 vvz, cc-acp dx c-crq vvz n1: av np1 dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1, av vvz n1 p-acp d n1 pns31 vvz, (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 7
73 as that he cannot produce any thing at all, but that which is good. Euery Creature of God then is good. Which being so; as that he cannot produce any thing At all, but that which is good. Every Creature of God then is good. Which being so; c-acp cst pns31 vmbx vvi d n1 p-acp d, cc-acp cst r-crq vbz j. d n1 pp-f np1 av vbz j. r-crq vbg av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 7
74 certainely then, first (to raise some Inferences from the premisses for our farther instruction and vse) certainely I say; Certainly then, First (to raise Some Inferences from the premises for our farther instruction and use) Certainly I say; av-j av, ord (pc-acp vvi d n2 p-acp dt n2 p-acp po12 jc n1 cc n1) av-j pns11 vvb; (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 7
75 Sinne, and Death, and such things as are euill and not good, are not of Gods making, they are none of his Creatures : Sin, and Death, and such things as Are evil and not good, Are not of God's making, they Are none of his Creatures: n1, cc n1, cc d n2 c-acp vbr j-jn cc xx j, vbr xx pp-f npg1 vvg, pns32 vbr pix pp-f po31 n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 7
76 for all his Creatures are good. for all his Creatures Are good. c-acp d po31 n2 vbr j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 7
77 Let no man therefore say when hee is tempted and ouercome of sinne, I am tempted of God: Let no man Therefore say when he is tempted and overcome of sin, I am tempted of God: vvb dx n1 av vvb c-crq pns31 vbz vvn cc vvn pp-f n1, pns11 vbm vvn pp-f np1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 7
78 neither let any man say when he hath done euill, it was Gods doing. neither let any man say when he hath done evil, it was God's doing. av-d vvb d n1 vvb c-crq pns31 vhz vdn j-jn, pn31 vbds npg1 vdg. (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 7
79 God indeed preserueth the Man, actuateth the Power, and ordereth the Action to the glory of his Mercy or Iustice: but he hath no hand at all in the sinfull defect and obliquity of a wicked action. God indeed Preserveth the Man, actuateth the Power, and Ordereth the Actium to the glory of his Mercy or justice: but he hath no hand At all in the sinful defect and obliquity of a wicked actium. np1 av vvz dt n1, vvz dt n1, cc vvz dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1: cc-acp pns31 vhz dx n1 p-acp d p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 7
80 There is a naturall (or rather transcendentall ) Goodnes, Bonitas Entis as they call it, in euery Action, even in that whereto the greatest sinne adhereth: There is a natural (or rather transcendental) goodness, Bonitas Entis as they call it, in every Actium, even in that whereto the greatest sin adhereth: pc-acp vbz dt j (cc av-c j) n1, fw-la fw-la c-acp pns32 vvb pn31, p-acp d n1, av p-acp d c-crq dt js n1 vvz: (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 7
81 and that Goodnes is from God, as that Action is his Creature. But the Euill that cleaueth vnto it, is wholly from the default of the Person that committeth it; and that goodness is from God, as that Actium is his Creature. But the Evil that cleaveth unto it, is wholly from the default of the Person that Committeth it; cc cst n1 vbz p-acp np1, p-acp d n1 vbz po31 n1. p-acp dt j-jn cst vvz p-acp pn31, vbz av-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cst vvz pn31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 7
82 and not at all from God. And as for the Euils of Paine also; neither are they of Gods making. and not At all from God. And as for the Evils of Pain also; neither Are they of God's making. cc xx p-acp d p-acp np1. cc c-acp p-acp dt n2-jn pp-f n1 av; d vbr pns32 pp-f npg1 vvg. (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 7
83 Deus mortem non fecit, saith the Author of the Booke of Wisedome, God made not death, neither doth he take pleasure in the destruction of the liuing: Deus mortem non fecit, Says the Author of the Book of Wisdom, God made not death, neither does he take pleasure in the destruction of the living: fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, np1 vvd xx n1, av-dx vdz pns31 vvi n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvg: (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 7
84 but wicked men by their words and workes haue brought it vpon themselues: Perditio tua ex te Israel, Os. 13. O Israel, thy destruction is from thy selfe : that is; but wicked men by their words and works have brought it upon themselves: Perdition tua ex te Israel, Os. 13. Oh Israel, thy destruction is from thy self: that is; cc-acp j n2 p-acp po32 n2 cc n2 vhb vvn pn31 p-acp px32: fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la np1, np1 crd uh np1, po21 n1 vbz p-acp po21 n1: cst vbz; (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 7
85 both thy sinne, whereby thou destroyest thy selfe, and thy Misery whereby thou art destroyed, is onely and wholly from thy selfe. both thy sin, whereby thou destroyest thy self, and thy Misery whereby thou art destroyed, is only and wholly from thy self. d po21 n1, c-crq pns21 vv2 po21 n1, cc po21 n1 c-crq pns21 vb2r vvn, vbz j cc av-jn p-acp po21 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 8
86 Certainly God is not the cause of any Euill, either of sinne or Punishment. Conceite it thus: Certainly God is not the cause of any Evil, either of sin or Punishment. Conceit it thus: av-j np1 vbz xx dt n1 pp-f d j-jn, d pp-f vvb cc n1. n1 pn31 av: (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 8
87 not the Cause of it (formally, and) so farre forth as it is Euill. For otherwise, we must know, that (materially considered) all Euils of Punishment are from God: not the Cause of it (formally, and) so Far forth as it is Evil. For otherwise, we must know, that (materially considered) all Evils of Punishment Are from God: xx dt n1 pp-f pn31 (av-j, cc) av av-j av c-acp pn31 vbz j-jn. c-acp av, pns12 vmb vvi, cst (av-jn vvn) d n2-jn pp-f n1 vbr p-acp np1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 8
88 for, shall there be euill in the City, and the Lord hath not done it? Amos 3.6. In Euils of sinne, there is no other, but onely that Naturall or Transcendentall goodnesse (whereof wee spake) in the Action : for, shall there be evil in the city, and the Lord hath not done it? Amos 3.6. In Evils of sin, there is no other, but only that Natural or Transcendental Goodness (whereof we spoke) in the Actium: c-acp, vmb a-acp vbi j-jn p-acp dt n1, cc dt n1 vhz xx vdn pn31? np1 crd. p-acp n2-jn pp-f n1, a-acp vbz dx n-jn, cc-acp av-j cst j cc j n1 (c-crq pns12 vvd) p-acp dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 8
89 which goodnes though it be from God, yet because the Action is Morally bad, God is not said to doe it: which Goodness though it be from God, yet Because the Actium is Morally bad, God is not said to do it: r-crq n1 cs pn31 vbb p-acp np1, av c-acp dt n1 vbz av-j j, np1 vbz xx vvn pc-acp vdi pn31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 8
90 But in Euils of Punishment, there is, ouer and besides that Naturall Goodnesse whereby they exist, a kind of Morall Goodnes, (as wee may call it, But in Evils of Punishment, there is, over and beside that Natural goodness whereby they exist, a kind of Moral goodness, (as we may call it, cc-acp p-acp n2-jn pp-f n1, a-acp vbz, p-acp cc p-acp d j n1 c-crq pns32 vvb, dt n1 pp-f j n1, (c-acp pns12 vmb vvi pn31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 8
91 after a sort, improperly, and by way of reduction,) as they are Instruments of the Iustice of God: After a sort, improperly, and by Way of reduction,) as they Are Instruments of the justice of God: p-acp dt n1, av-j, cc p-acp n1 pp-f n1,) c-acp pns32 vbr n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 8
92 and whatsoeuer may bee referred to Iustice, may so farre forth be called good: and whatsoever may be referred to justice, may so Far forth be called good: cc r-crq vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1, vmb av av-j av vbi vvn j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 8
93 and for that very goodnes, God may be said in some sort to bee the Author of these euils of Punishment, though not also of those other euils of sinne. In both, we must distinguish the Good from the Euill: and ascribe all the Good whatsoeuer it be, ( Transcendentall, Naturall, Morall, or if there any other,) to God alone; and for that very Goodness, God may be said in Some sort to be the Author of these evils of Punishment, though not also of those other evils of sin. In both, we must distinguish the Good from the Evil: and ascribe all the Good whatsoever it be, (Transcendental, Natural, Moral, or if there any other,) to God alone; cc c-acp cst j n1, np1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp d n1 pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f d n2-jn pp-f n1, c-acp xx av pp-f d j-jn n2-jn pp-f n1. p-acp d, pns12 vmb vvi dt j p-acp dt j-jn: cc vvb d dt j r-crq pn31 vbi, (j, j, j, cc cs a-acp d n-jn,) p-acp np1 av-j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 8
94 but by no meanes any of the Euill. Wee are vnthankefull if we impute any Good, but to him: but by no means any of the Evil. we Are unthankful if we impute any Good, but to him: cc-acp p-acp dx n2 d pp-f dt j-jn. pns12 vbr j cs pns12 vvb d j, cc-acp p-acp pno31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 8
95 and wee are vniust, if wee impute to him any thing but good. and we Are unjust, if we impute to him any thing but good. cc pns12 vbr j, cs pns12 vvb p-acp pno31 d n1 p-acp j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 8
96 Secondly, from the goodnes of the least Creature, guesse we at the excellent goodnes of the great Creator. Ex pede Herculem. God hath Imprinted as before I said, some steps and footings of his goodnes in the Creatures: Secondly, from the Goodness of the least Creature, guess we At the excellent Goodness of the great Creator. Ex pede Herculem. God hath Imprinted as before I said, Some steps and footing's of his Goodness in the Creatures: ord, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt ds n1, vvi pns12 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1. fw-la fw-la fw-la. np1 vhz vvn a-acp c-acp pns11 vvd, d n2 cc n2 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 8
97 from which we must take the best scantling, we are capable of, of those admirable and inexpressible and vnconceiuable perfections that are in him. from which we must take the best scantling, we Are capable of, of those admirable and inexpressible and unconceivable perfections that Are in him. p-acp r-crq pns12 vmb vvi dt js n1, pns12 vbr j pp-f, pp-f d j cc j cc j n2 cst vbr p-acp pno31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 8
98 There is no beholding of the body of this Sunne, who dwelleth in such a glorious light as none can attaine vnto ; There is no beholding of the body of this Sun, who dwells in such a glorious Light as none can attain unto; pc-acp vbz dx vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f d n1, r-crq vvz p-acp d dt j n1 p-acp pix vmb vvi p-acp; (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 8
99 that glory would dazle with blindnesse the sharpest and most Eagly eye that should dare to fix it selfe vpon it, with any stedfastnes: that glory would dazzle with blindness the Sharpest and most Eagly eye that should Dare to fix it self upon it, with any steadfastness: cst n1 vmd vvi p-acp n1 dt js cc av-ds np1 n1 cst vmd vvi pc-acp vvi pn31 n1 p-acp pn31, p-acp d n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 9
100 enough it is for vs, from those rayes and glimmering beames which he hath scartered vpon the Creatures, to gather how infinitely he exceedeth them in brightnes and glory. enough it is for us, from those rays and glimmering beams which he hath scartered upon the Creatures, to gather how infinitely he exceeds them in brightness and glory. av-d pn31 vbz p-acp pno12, p-acp d n2 cc j-vvg n2 r-crq pns31 vhz vvn p-acp dt n2, pc-acp vvi c-crq av-j pns31 vvz pno32 p-acp n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 9
101 De ipso vides, sed non ipsum : De ipso vides, sed non ipsum: fw-fr fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-fr fw-la: (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 9
102 We see his, but not him. His Creatures, they are our best, indeed our only instructers. We see his, but not him. His Creatures, they Are our best, indeed our only instructers. pns12 vvb po31, p-acp xx pno31. po31 n2, pns32 vbr po12 js, av po12 j n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 9
103 For though his reuealed word teach vs, what we should neuer haue learned from the Creatures without it: For though his revealed word teach us, what we should never have learned from the Creatures without it: p-acp cs po31 vvn n1 vvb pno12, r-crq pns12 vmd av-x vhi vvn p-acp dt n2 p-acp pn31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 9
104 yet, fitted to our capacity, it teacheth no otherwise then by resemblances taken from the Creatures. yet, fitted to our capacity, it Teaches not otherwise then by resemblances taken from the Creatures. av, vvn p-acp po12 n1, pn31 vvz xx av av p-acp n2 vvn p-acp dt n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 9
105 NONLATINALPHABET, as St. Paul calleth it Rom. 1. the whole Latitude of that, which may be knowne of God, is manifest in the Creatures: , as Saint Paul calls it Rom. 1. the Whole Latitude of that, which may be known of God, is manifest in the Creatures: , c-acp n1 np1 vvz pn31 np1 crd dt n-jn n1 pp-f cst, r-crq vmb vbi vvn pp-f np1, vbz j p-acp dt n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 9
106 and the invisible things of God not to be vnderstood but by the things that are made. and the invisible things of God not to be understood but by the things that Are made. cc dt j n2 pp-f np1 xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp p-acp dt n2 cst vbr vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 9
107 S. Baesill therfore calleth the world NONLATINALPHABET, the very schoole where the knowledge of God is to be learned: S. Baesill Therefore calls the world, the very school where the knowledge of God is to be learned: np1 n1 av vvz dt n1, dt j vvi c-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn: (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 9
108 and there is a double way of teaching, a twofold method of trayning vs vp into that knowledge in that schoole; and there is a double Way of teaching, a twofold method of training us up into that knowledge in that school; cc pc-acp vbz dt j-jn n1 pp-f vvg, dt j n1 pp-f n-vvg pno12 a-acp p-acp d n1 p-acp d n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 9
109 that is to say, Per. Vi•• negationis, and per viam Eminentiae. First, Viâ negationis: looke whatsoeuer thou findest in the Creature, which fauoureth of defect or imperfection; that is to say, Per. Vi•• negationis, and per viam Eminentiae. First, Viâ negationis: look whatsoever thou Findest in the Creature, which favours of defect or imperfection; d vbz pc-acp vvi, np1 np1 fw-la, cc fw-la fw-la fw-la. ord, fw-la fw-la: vvb r-crq pns21 vv2 p-acp dt n1, r-crq vvz pp-f n1 cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 9
110 and know God is not such. Are they limited; subiect to change, composition, decay, & c? Remoue these from God: and know God is not such. are they limited; Subject to change, composition, decay, & c? Remove these from God: cc vvb np1 vbz xx d. vbr pns32 vvn; j-jn p-acp n1, n1, n1, cc sy? vvb d p-acp np1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 9
111 and learne that he is infini•e, simple, vnchangeable, eternall. Then Viâ Eminentiae: looke whatsoeuer perfection there is in the Creature in any degree; and Learn that he is infini•e, simple, unchangeable, Eternal. Then Viâ Eminentiae: look whatsoever perfection there is in the Creature in any degree; cc vvb cst pns31 vbz j, j, j-u, j. av fw-la fw-la: vvb r-crq n1 a-acp vbz p-acp dt n1 p-acp d n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 9
112 and know that the same, but (infinitely and incomparably) more eminently, is in God. and know that the same, but (infinitely and incomparably) more eminently, is in God. cc vvb cst dt d, cc-acp (av-j cc av-j) av-dc av-j, vbz p-acp np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 9
113 Is there Wisedome, or Knowledge, or Power, or Beautie, or Greatnesse, or Goodnesse, in any kinde or in any measure, in any of the Creatures? Affirme the same, but without measure of God: Is there Wisdom, or Knowledge, or Power, or Beauty, or Greatness, or goodness, in any kind or in any measure, in any of the Creatures? Affirm the same, but without measure of God: vbz pc-acp n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc n1, p-acp d n1 cc p-acp d n1, p-acp d pp-f dt n2? vvb dt d, cc-acp p-acp n1 pp-f np1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 9
114 and learne that he is infinitely wiser, and skilfuller, and stronger, and fairer, and greater, and better. In euery good thing so differently excellent aboue and beyond the Creatures; and Learn that he is infinitely Wiser, and skilfuller, and Stronger, and Fairer, and greater, and better. In every good thing so differently excellent above and beyond the Creatures; cc vvb cst pns31 vbz av-j jc, cc jc, cc jc, cc jc, cc jc, cc av-jc. p-acp d j n1 av av-j j p-acp cc p-acp dt n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 10
115 as that, though yet they be good, yet compared with him they deserue not the name of good There is none good but one, that is God. Mark. 10. None good, as hee: as that, though yet they be good, yet compared with him they deserve not the name of good There is none good but one, that is God. Mark. 10. None good, as he: c-acp d, cs av pns32 vbb j, av vvn p-acp pno31 pns32 vvb xx dt n1 pp-f j pc-acp vbz pix j cc-acp pi, cst vbz np1. n1. crd pix j, c-acp pns31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 10
116 simply, and absolutely, and essentially, and of himselfe such. The Creatures that they are good, they haue it from him; simply, and absolutely, and essentially, and of himself such. The Creatures that they Are good, they have it from him; av-j, cc av-j, cc av-j, cc pp-f px31 av. dt n2 cst pns32 vbr j, pns32 vhb pn31 p-acp pno31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 10
117 and their goodnes dependeth vpon him: and their Goodness dependeth upon him: cc po32 n1 vvz p-acp pno31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 10
118 and they are good but in part, and in some measure, and in their owne kinds. Whensoeuer therefore we finde any good from, or obserue any goodnes in any of the Creatures: let vs not bury our meditations there, and they Are good but in part, and in Some measure, and in their own Kinds. Whensoever Therefore we find any good from, or observe any Goodness in any of the Creatures: let us not bury our meditations there, cc pns32 vbr j cc-acp p-acp vvi, cc p-acp d vvb, cc p-acp po32 d n2. c-crq av pns12 vvb d j p-acp, cc vvi d n1 p-acp d pp-f dt n2: vvb pno12 xx vvi po12 n2 a-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 10
119 but raise them vp by those stayres (as it were) of the Creatures, to contemplate the great goodnes of him their Creatour. We are vnhappie truants; but raise them up by those stairs (as it were) of the Creatures, to contemplate the great Goodness of him their Creator. We Are unhappy truants; cc-acp vvb pno32 a-acp p-acp d n2 (c-acp pn31 vbdr) pp-f dt n2, pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f pno31 po32 n1. pns12 vbr j n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 10
120 if in this so richly furnished schoole of Gods good Creatures; if in this so richly furnished school of God's good Creatures; cs p-acp d av av-j vvn vvi pp-f npg1 j n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 10
121 we haue not learned from them at the least so much knowledge of him and his goodnes, we have not learned from them At the least so much knowledge of him and his Goodness, pns12 vhb xx vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp dt av-ds av av-d n1 pp-f pno31 cc po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 10
122 as to admire, and loue, and depend vpon it and him. as to admire, and love, and depend upon it and him. c-acp pc-acp vvi, cc n1, cc vvb p-acp pn31 cc pno31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 10
123 Looke vpon the Workemanship, and accordingly judge of the Workeman: Euery Creature of God is good: Look upon the Workmanship, and accordingly judge of the Workman: Every Creature of God is good: n1 p-acp dt n1, cc av-vvg vvi pp-f dt n1: d n1 pp-f np1 vbz j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 10
124 surely then the Creator must needs excell in goodnesse. Thirdly; surely then the Creator must needs excel in Goodness. Thirdly; av-j av dt n1 vmb av vvi p-acp n1. ord; (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 10
125 there is in men, amongst other cursed fruites of selfe-loue, an aptnes to measure things, not by the leuell of exact Truth, but by the modell of their owne apprehensions. Who is there, that cannot fault anothers worke? The Cobler could espy something amisse in Apelles his master-piece; there is in men, among other cursed fruits of Self-love, an aptness to measure things, not by the level of exact Truth, but by the model of their own apprehensions. Who is there, that cannot fault another's work? The Cobbler could espy something amiss in Apelles his masterpiece; pc-acp vbz p-acp n2, p-acp j-jn j-vvn n2 pp-f n1, dt n1 pc-acp vvi n2, xx p-acp dt vvb pp-f j n1, p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 d n2. r-crq vbz a-acp, cst vmbx vvi j-jn n1? dt n1 vmd vvi pi av p-acp np1 po31 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 10
126 because the picture was not drawne just according to his fancy. Because the picture was not drawn just according to his fancy. c-acp dt n1 vbds xx vvn av vvg p-acp po31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 10
127 If a thousand of vs heare a Sermon, scarce one of that thousand, but he must shew some of that litle wit he hath in disliking somthing or other: If a thousand of us hear a Sermon, scarce one of that thousand, but he must show Some of that little wit he hath in disliking something or other: cs dt crd pp-f pno12 vvi dt n1, av-j crd pp-f d crd, cc-acp pns31 vmb vvi d pp-f d j n1 pns31 vhz p-acp j-vvg pi cc n-jn: (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 10
128 There the Preacher was too elaborate, here too loose ; that point he might haue enlarged, contracted this ; There the Preacher was too elaborate, Here too lose; that point he might have enlarged, contracted this; a-acp dt n1 vbds av vvi, av av j; d n1 pns31 vmd vhi vvn, vvn d; (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 10
129 he might haue beene plainer there, shewed more learning here; he might have been plainer there, showed more learning Here; pns31 vmd vhi vbn jc a-acp, vvd dc vvg av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 10
130 that obseruation was obuious, that exposition enforced, that proofe impertinent, that illustration common, that exhortation needlesse, that reproofe vnseasonable: that observation was obvious, that exposition Enforced, that proof impertinent, that illustration Common, that exhortation needless, that reproof unseasonable: cst n1 vbds j, cst n1 vvn, cst n1 j, cst n1 j, cst n1 j, cst n1 j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 10
131 one misliketh his Text, another his Method, a third his stile, a fourth his voyce, a fifth his mem•ry ; euery one something. one misliketh his Text, Another his Method, a third his style, a fourth his voice, a fifth his mem•ry; every one something. pi vvz po31 n1, j-jn po31 n1, dt ord po31 n1, dt ord po31 n1, dt ord po31 j; d pi pi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 11
132 A fault more pardonable if our Censures stayed at the workes of men, like our selues; A fault more pardonable if our Censures stayed At the works of men, like our selves; dt n1 av-dc j cs po12 n2 vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, vvb po12 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 11
133 and Momus-like we did not quarrell the workes of God also, and charge many of his good Creatures, either with manifest ill, or at least wise with vnprofitablenes. Why was this made? or why thus? what good doth this, and Momus-like we did not quarrel the works of God also, and charge many of his good Creatures, either with manifest ill, or At least wise with unprofitableness. Why was this made? or why thus? what good does this, cc j pns12 vdd xx vvi dt n2 pp-f np1 av, cc vvb d pp-f po31 j n2, d p-acp j j-jn, cc p-acp ds j p-acp n1. q-crq vbds d vvn? cc q-crq av? r-crq j vdz d, (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 11
134 or what vse of that? It had perhaps beene better, if this or that had neuer bin; or what use of that? It had perhaps been better, if this or that had never been; cc r-crq vvb pp-f d? pn31 vhd av vbn j, cs d cc d vhd av-x vbn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 11
135 or if they had beene otherwise. Thus we sometimes say or thinke. or if they had been otherwise. Thus we sometime say or think. cc cs pns32 vhd vbn av. av pns12 av vvb cc vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 11
136 To rectifie this corruption, remember this first clause of my Text, Euery Creature of God is good. To rectify this corruption, Remember this First clause of my Text, Every Creature of God is good. p-acp vvi d n1, vvb d ord n1 pp-f po11 n1, d n1 pp-f np1 vbz j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 11
137 Perhaps thou seest not, what good there is in some of the Creatures: like enough so: Perhaps thou See not, what good there is in Some of the Creatures: like enough so: av pns21 vv2 xx, q-crq j a-acp vbz p-acp d pp-f dt n2: vvb av-d av: (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 11
138 but yet consider, there may bee much good, which thou seest not. but yet Consider, there may be much good, which thou See not. cc-acp av vvi, pc-acp vmb vbi av-d j, r-crq pns21 vv2 xx. (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 11
139 Say, it giueth thee no nourishment: Possibly it may doe thee seruice in some other kinde. Say, it gives thee no nourishment: Possibly it may do thee service in Some other kind. n1, pn31 vvz pno21 dx n1: av-j pn31 vmb vdi pno21 n1 p-acp d j-jn n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 11
140 Say, it neuer yet did that: yet it may doe hereafter. Say, it never yet did that: yet it may do hereafter. n1, pn31 av-x av vdd cst: av pn31 vmb vdi av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 11
141 Later times haue found out much good vse of many Creatures, whereof former ages were ignorant: Later times have found out much good use of many Creatures, whereof former ages were ignorant: jc n2 vhb vvn av d j n1 pp-f d n2, c-crq j n2 vbdr j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 11
142 and why may not after times find good in those things, which doe vs none? Say, it neuer did, and why may not After times find good in those things, which do us none? Say, it never did, cc q-crq vmb xx p-acp n2 vvb j p-acp d n2, r-crq vdb pno12 pix? n1, pn31 av vdd, (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 11
143 nor euer shall do seruice to man, (although who can tell that?) yet who knoweth but it hath done, nor ever shall do service to man, (although who can tell that?) yet who Knoweth but it hath done, ccx av vmb vdi n1 p-acp n1, (cs r-crq vmb vvi d?) av r-crq vvz p-acp pn31 vhz vdn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 11
144 or may doe seruice to some other Creature, that doth seruice to man? Say, nor that neither: or may do service to Some other Creature, that does service to man? Say, nor that neither: cc vmb vdi n1 p-acp d j-jn n1, cst vdz vvi p-acp n1? n1, ccx cst av-dx: (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 11
145 yet this good thou mayst reape euen from such Creatures, as seeme to affoord none; yet this good thou Mayest reap even from such Creatures, as seem to afford none; av d j pns21 vm2 vvi av-j p-acp d n2, c-acp vvb pc-acp vvi pix; (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 11
146 to take knowledge of thine owne ignorance, and to humble thy selfe thereby, who art so farre from comprehending the essence, that thou canst not comprehend the very workes of God. to take knowledge of thine own ignorance, and to humble thy self thereby, who art so Far from comprehending the essence, that thou Canst not comprehend the very works of God. p-acp vvb n1 pp-f po21 d n1, cc p-acp j po21 n1 av, q-crq vb2r av av-j p-acp vvg dt n1, cst pns21 vm2 xx vvi dt j vvz pp-f np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 11
147 The most vnprofitable Creatures profit vs, at least this way: Visu, sinon vsu, as Bernard speaketh; The most unprofitable Creatures profit us, At least this Way: Visu, sinon vsu, as Bernard speaks; dt av-ds j n2 vvb pno12, p-acp ds d n1: fw-la, n1 fw-la, p-acp np1 vvz; (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 11
148 if not to vse them, yet to see in them, as in a glasse Gods wisedome, and our owne ignorance. if not to use them, yet to see in them, as in a glass God's Wisdom, and our own ignorance. cs xx pc-acp vvi pno32, av pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, c-acp p-acp dt n1 npg1 n1, cc po12 d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 11
149 And so they doe vs good; if not cedendo in cibum, if not exhibendo ministerium, in feeding and seruing vs; And so they do us good; if not cedendo in Food, if not exhibendo ministerium, in feeding and serving us; cc av pns32 vdb pno12 j; cs xx fw-la p-acp fw-la, cs xx fw-la fw-la, p-acp vvg cc vvg pno12; (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 11
150 yet exercendo ingenium, as the same Bernard speaketh; in exercising our wits and giuing vs a sight of our ignorance. yet exercendo ingenium, as the same Bernard speaks; in exercising our wits and giving us a sighed of our ignorance. av fw-la fw-la, p-acp dt d np1 vvz; p-acp vvg po12 n2 cc vvg pno12 dt n1 pp-f po12 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 12
151 But yet those Creatures, which are apparantly hurtfull to vs; as Serpents, and Wild-beasts, and sundry poysonous plants ; But yet those Creatures, which Are apparently hurtful to us; as Serpents, and Wild beasts, and sundry poisonous plants; cc-acp av d n2, r-crq vbr av-j j p-acp pno12; c-acp n2, cc n2, cc j j n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 12
152 but aboue all, the Diuels, and cursed. but above all, the Devils, and cursed. cc-acp p-acp d, dt n2, cc j-vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 12
153 Angels: May we not say, they are ill, and justly both blame and hate them? Euen these also are good, as they are the Creatures of God, and the workmanship of his hands. Angels: May we not say, they Are ill, and justly both blame and hate them? Eve these also Are good, as they Are the Creatures of God, and the workmanship of his hands. n2: vmb pns12 xx vvi, pns32 vbr j-jn, cc av-j d vvb cc vvb pno32? np1 d av vbr j, c-acp pns32 vbr dt n2 pp-f np1, cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 12
154 It is onely through sinne, that they are Euill: eyther to vs, as the rest, or in themselues, as the Diuels. It is only through sin, that they Are Evil: either to us, as the rest, or in themselves, as the Devils. pn31 vbz av-j p-acp n1, cst pns32 vbr j-jn: d p-acp pno12, p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp px32, p-acp dt n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 12
155 These (now wicked) Angels were glorious Creatures at the first: These (now wicked) Angels were glorious Creatures At the First: np1 (av j) n2 vbdr j n2 p-acp dt ord: (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 12
156 by their owne voluntary transgression it is, that they are now the worst, and the basest. And as for all the other Creatures of God, made to doe vs service; by their own voluntary Transgression it is, that they Are now the worst, and the Basest. And as for all the other Creatures of God, made to do us service; p-acp po32 d j-jn n1 pn31 vbz, cst pns32 vbr av dt js, cc dt js. cc c-acp p-acp d dt j-jn n2 pp-f np1, vvd pc-acp vdi pno12 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 12
157 they were at the first, and still are good in themselues: if there cleaueth to them any euill, whereby they become hurtfull to vs, that is by accedent ; they were At the First, and still Are good in themselves: if there cleaveth to them any evil, whereby they become hurtful to us, that is by accedent; pns32 vbdr p-acp dt ord, cc av vbr j p-acp px32: cs a-acp vvz p-acp pno32 d j-jn, c-crq pns32 vvb j p-acp pno12, cst vbz p-acp fw-la; (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 12
158 and wee haue to thanke none but our selues for that. and we have to thank none but our selves for that. cc pns12 vhb pc-acp vvi pix cc-acp po12 n2 p-acp d. (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 12
159 For who, or what could haue harmed vs, if we had beene followers of that which was good? It was not of their owne accord, but through our sinfulnesse, that the Creatures became subiect vnto vanity, and capable eyther to doe or to suffer ill. For who, or what could have harmed us, if we had been followers of that which was good? It was not of their own accord, but through our sinfulness, that the Creatures became Subject unto vanity, and capable either to do or to suffer ill. p-acp r-crq, cc q-crq vmd vhi vvn pno12, cs pns12 vhd vbn n2 pp-f d r-crq vbds j? pn31 vbds xx pp-f po32 d n1, p-acp p-acp po12 n1, cst dt n2 vvd j-jn p-acp n1, cc j av-d p-acp vdb cc p-acp vvb av-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 12
160 They had beene still harmelesse, if we had bin still faultlesse: it was our sinne, that at once forfeited both our innocency, They had been still harmless, if we had been still faultless: it was our sin, that At once forfeited both our innocency, pns32 vhd vbn av j, cs pns12 vhd vbn av j: pn31 vbds po12 n1, cst p-acp a-acp vvn d po12 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 12
161 and theirs. If then we see, any ill in them, or finde any ill by them; and theirs. If then we see, any ill in them, or find any ill by them; cc png32. cs av pns12 vvi, d n-jn p-acp pno32, cc vvb d n-jn p-acp pno32; (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 12
162 let vs not lay the blame, our wreake our hatred vpon them: let us not lay the blame, our wreak our hatred upon them: vvb pno12 xx vvi dt vvb, po12 n1 po12 n1 p-acp pno32: (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 12
163 let vs rather bestow our blame and hatred where it is most due, the blame vpon our selues, the hatred vpon our sinnes. If Balaam had done iustly, he should haue spared the Asse, and haue corrected himselfe: but the false Prophet doth the fault, and the poore beast must beare both blame and strokes. When we suffer, we curse, or at the easiest blame the Creatures: let us rather bestow our blame and hatred where it is most due, the blame upon our selves, the hatred upon our Sins. If balaam had done justly, he should have spared the Ass, and have corrected himself: but the false Prophet does the fault, and the poor beast must bear both blame and Strokes. When we suffer, we curse, or At the Easiest blame the Creatures: vvb pno12 av-c vvi po12 vvb cc n1 c-crq pn31 vbz av-ds j-jn, dt n1 p-acp po12 n2, dt n1 p-acp po12 n2. cs np1 vhd vdn av-j, pns31 vmd vhi vvn dt n1, cc vhb vvn px31: p-acp dt j n1 vdz dt n1, cc dt j n1 vmb vvi d vvb cc n2. c-crq pns12 vvb, pns12 vvi, cc p-acp dt js vvb dt n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 12
164 this weather, that floud, such a storme, hath blasted our fruites, sanded our grounds, shipwrackt our wares, and vndone vs: this weather, that flood, such a storm, hath blasted our fruits, sanded our grounds, shipwrecked our wares, and undone us: d n1, cst n1, d dt n1, vhz vvn po12 n2, vvn po12 n2, vvd po12 n2, cc vvn pno12: (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 12
165 when alas these haue neyther heart nor strength against vs, but what our selues put into them by our sinnes. Euery sence of euill thereof in or from the Creatures, should worke in vs a sence of our disobedience vnto God, should encrease in vs a detestation of the sinnes we haue committed against God, should teach vs by condemning our selues, to acquite the good Creatures of God: when alas these have neither heart nor strength against us, but what our selves put into them by our Sins. Every sense of evil thereof in or from the Creatures, should work in us a sense of our disobedience unto God, should increase in us a detestation of the Sins we have committed against God, should teach us by condemning our selves, to acquit the good Creatures of God: c-crq uh d vhb dx n1 ccx n1 p-acp pno12, cc-acp r-crq po12 n2 vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp po12 n2. d n1 pp-f j-jn av p-acp cc p-acp dt n2, vmd vvi p-acp pno12 dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp np1, vmd vvi p-acp pno12 dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pns12 vhb vvn p-acp np1, vmd vvi pno12 p-acp vvg po12 n2, p-acp vvb dt j n2 pp-f np1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 13
166 which as they are good in themselues, so should they haue beene euer and onely good vnto vs, if wee had beene true to our selues, which as they Are good in themselves, so should they have been ever and only good unto us, if we had been true to our selves, r-crq c-acp pns32 vbr j p-acp px32, av vmd pns32 vhb vbn av cc j j p-acp pno12, cs pns12 vhd vbn j p-acp po12 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 13
167 and continued good and faithfull seruants vnto God. and continued good and faithful Servants unto God. cc vvd j cc j n2 p-acp np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 13
168 They are all good: doe not thou accuse any of them, and say they are euill; They Are all good: do not thou accuse any of them, and say they Are evil; pns32 vbr d j: vdb xx pns21 vvi d pp-f pno32, cc vvb pns32 vbr j-jn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 13
169 doe not thou abuse any of them, and make them euill. Hitherto of the first Point, the Goodnesse of the Creatures ; do not thou abuse any of them, and make them evil. Hitherto of the First Point, the goodness of the Creatures; vdb xx pns21 vvi d pp-f pno32, cc vvi pno32 j-jn. av pp-f dt ord n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 13
170 Euery Creature of God is good. Every Creature of God is good. d n1 pp-f np1 vbz j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 13
171 Followeth the second, which is their vse: consisting in their lawfulnesse vnto vs, and our liberty vnto them; Follows the second, which is their use: consisting in their lawfulness unto us, and our liberty unto them; vvz dt ord, r-crq vbz po32 vvi: vvg p-acp po32 n1 p-acp pno12, cc po12 n1 p-acp pno32; (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 13
172 euery Creature of God is good, and nothing to bee refused. [ Nothing. every Creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused. [ Nothing. d n1 pp-f np1 vbz j, cc pix pc-acp vbi vvn. [ pix. (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 13
173 ] That is, most agreeable to the argument of the former verse, nothing fit for food: but more generally, (and so I rather thinke the Apostle intendeth it) no Creature of God, whereof we may haue vse or service in any kinde whatsoeuer. ] That is, most agreeable to the argument of the former verse, nothing fit for food: but more generally, (and so I rather think the Apostle intends it) no Creature of God, whereof we may have use or service in any kind whatsoever. ] cst vbz, av-ds j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, pix j p-acp n1: p-acp av-dc av-j, (cc av pns11 av-c vvb dt n1 vvz pn31) uh-dx n1 pp-f np1, c-crq pns12 vmb vhi n1 cc n1 p-acp d n1 r-crq. (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 13
174 Nothing, which may yeeld vs any comfortable content for the support of this life, in point of health, ease, profit, delight, or otherwise (with due sobriety, and other requisite conditions;) nothing is to bee refused. Nothing, which may yield us any comfortable content for the support of this life, in point of health, ease, profit, delight, or otherwise (with due sobriety, and other requisite conditions;) nothing is to be refused. np1, r-crq vmb vvi pno12 d j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, p-acp n1 pp-f n1, n1, n1, n1, cc av (p-acp j-jn n1, cc j-jn j n2;) pix vbz pc-acp vbi vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 13
175 By which Refusall the Apostle meaneth not a bare forbearance of the things; (for that we both may, By which Refusal the Apostle means not a bore forbearance of the things; (for that we both may, p-acp r-crq n1 dt n1 vvz xx dt j n1 pp-f dt n2; (p-acp cst pns12 d vmb, (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 13
176 and in many cases ought so to re•use some of the Creatures shall anone appeare:) but the thing he forbiddeth is, the forbearance of the Creature, and in many cases ought so to re•use Some of the Creatures shall anon appear:) but the thing he forbiddeth is, the forbearance of the Creature, cc p-acp d n2 vmd av pc-acp vvi d pp-f dt n2 vmb av vvi:) cc-acp dt n1 pns31 vvz vbz, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 13
177 as vpon immediate tye of Conscience; as upon immediate tie of Conscience; c-acp p-acp j vvb pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 13
178 viz. eyther out of a superstitious opinion of the vnlawfulnesse of any creature, for some supposed naturall or legall vncleannesse in it, viz. either out of a superstitious opinion of the unlawfulness of any creature, for Some supposed natural or Legal uncleanness in it, n1 av-d av pp-f dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f d n1, p-acp d j-vvn j cc j n1 p-acp pn31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 13
179 or out of a like superstitious opinion of some extraordinary perfection, or operatiue and effectuall holinesse in such refusall. The Point is this. or out of a like superstitious opinion of Some extraordinary perfection, or operative and effectual holiness in such refusal. The Point is this. cc av pp-f dt j j n1 pp-f d j n1, cc j-jn cc j n1 p-acp d n1. dt n1 vbz d. (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 13
180 All the Creatures of God are lawfull for vs to vse: All the Creatures of God Are lawful for us to use: d dt n2 pp-f np1 vbr j p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi: (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 14
181 so as it is against Christian liberty, eyther to charge the vse of them with sinne, or to place holinesse in the abstaining from them. so as it is against Christian liberty, either to charge the use of them with sin, or to place holiness in the abstaining from them. av c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp njp n1, av-d pc-acp vvi dt vvb pp-f pno32 p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1 n1 p-acp dt vvg p-acp pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 14
182 Our Apostle often teacheth this Point. Our Apostle often Teaches this Point. po12 n1 av vvz d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 14
183 In Rom. 14. at Psal. 20. [ All things are pure: ] and at Psa. 14, there he deliuereth it as a certaine truth, In Rom. 14. At Psalm 20. [ All things Are pure: ] and At Psa. 14, there he Delivereth it as a certain truth, p-acp np1 crd p-acp np1 crd [ d n2 vbr j: ] cc p-acp np1 crd, a-acp pns31 vvz pn31 p-acp dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 14
184 and vpon knowledge, [ I know and am perswaded by the Lord Iesus, that there is nothing vncleane of it selfe: and upon knowledge, [ I know and am persuaded by the Lord Iesus, that there is nothing unclean of it self: cc p-acp n1, [ pns11 vvb cc vbm vvn p-acp dt n1 np1, cst pc-acp vbz pix j pp-f pn31 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 14
185 ] and therefore he imputeth it as an errour and weakenes in judgement to them that refused some kind of meates out of a superstitious opinion, or but timorous feare of their vnlawfulnes, at Psal. 2. [ One beleeueth hee may eate all things: ] and Therefore he imputeth it as an error and weakness in judgement to them that refused Some kind of Meats out of a superstitious opinion, or but timorous Fear of their unlawfulness, At Psalm 2. [ One Believeth he may eat all things: ] cc av pns31 vvz pn31 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 p-acp n1 p-acp pno32 cst vvd d n1 pp-f n2 av pp-f dt j n1, cc p-acp j vvb pp-f po32 n1, p-acp np1 crd [ pi vvz pns31 vmb vvi d n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 14
186 another, who is weake, eateth hearbes: Another, who is weak, Eateth herbs: n-jn, r-crq vbz j, vvz n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 14
187 ] And in 1. Cor. 10. [ Whatsoeuer is sold in the shambles that eate, asking no question for Conscience sake: ] And in 1. Cor. 10. [ Whatsoever is sold in the shambles that eat, asking no question for Conscience sake: ] cc p-acp crd np1 crd [ r-crq vbz vvn p-acp dt n2 cst vvb, vvg dx n1 p-acp n1 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 14
188 ] and anon Psal. 27, [ if an vnbelieuer bid you to a feast and you be disposed to goe; ] and anon Psalm 27, [ if an unbeliever bid you to a feast and you be disposed to go; ] cc av np1 crd, [ cs dt n1 vvb pn22 p-acp dt n1 cc pn22 vbb vvn pc-acp vvi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 14
189 Whatsoeuer is set before you, eate, asking no question for conscience sake. Whatsoever is Set before you, eat, asking no question for conscience sake. r-crq vbz vvn p-acp pn22, vvb, vvg dx n1 p-acp n1 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 14
190 ] And to the end we might know the libertie he there giueth to extend to all other Creatures as well as meates, he pronounceth of them all vniuersally at Psal. 23, [ NONLATINALPHABET. ] And to the end we might know the liberty he there gives to extend to all other Creatures as well as Meats, he pronounceth of them all universally At Psalm 23, [. ] cc p-acp dt n1 pns12 vmd vvi dt n1 pns31 a-acp vvz pc-acp vvi p-acp d j-jn n2 c-acp av c-acp n2, pns31 vvz pp-f pno32 d av-j p-acp np1 crd, [. (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 14
191 All things are lawfull for me ]. And so he doth in Tit. 1.15. vniuersally too; All things Are lawful for me ]. And so he does in Tit. 1.15. universally too; d n2 vbr j p-acp pno11 ]. cc av pns31 vdz p-acp np1 crd. av-j av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 14
192 [ Omnia munda mundis, To the pure all things are pure. [ Omnia munda mundis, To the pure all things Are pure. [ fw-la fw-la fw-la, p-acp dt j d n2 vbr j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 14
193 ] From all which Testimonies wee may conclude, there is no vnlawfulnesse or impurity in any of the Creatures, ] From all which Testimonies we may conclude, there is no unlawfulness or impurity in any of the Creatures, ] p-acp d r-crq n2 pns12 vmb vvi, pc-acp vbz dx n1 cc n1 p-acp d pp-f dt n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 14
194 but that wee may with security of conscience, freely vse them without sinne. but that we may with security of conscience, freely use them without sin. cc-acp cst pns12 vmb p-acp n1 pp-f n1, av-j vvi pno32 p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 14
195 If wee vse them doubtingly against Conscience, or indiscreetly against Charity, or otherwise inordinately against Sobrietie ; If we use them doubtingly against Conscience, or indiscreetly against Charity, or otherwise inordinately against Sobriety; cs pns12 vvb pno32 av-j p-acp n1, cc av-j p-acp n1, cc av av-j p-acp n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 14
196 they become indeed in such cases sinfull vnto vs: But that is through our default, not theirs; they become indeed in such cases sinful unto us: But that is through our default, not theirs; pns32 vvb av p-acp d n2 j p-acp pno12: cc-acp cst vbz p-acp po12 vvi, xx png32; (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 14
197 who sinfully abuse that, which wee might lawfully vse. And that abuse of ours, neither defileth the things themselues; who sinfully abuse that, which we might lawfully use. And that abuse of ours, neither Defileth the things themselves; r-crq av-j vvi d, r-crq pns12 vmd av-j vvi. cc d vvb pp-f png12, d vvz dt n2 px32; (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 14
198 nor ought to preiudice the liberty of another, that may vse them well. nor ought to prejudice the liberty of Another, that may use them well. ccx vmd p-acp n1 dt n1 pp-f n-jn, cst vmb vvi pno32 av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 14
199 And as there is no sinne in the vse: so neither is there any religion or perfection to be placed in the refusall of any of Gods Creatures. And as there is no sin in the use: so neither is there any Religion or perfection to be placed in the refusal of any of God's Creatures. cc c-acp pc-acp vbz dx vvb p-acp dt vvb: av av-dx vbz pc-acp d n1 cc n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d pp-f npg1 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 15
200 Rather on the contrary, to abstaine from any of them, out of a conceit of any such perfection or holinesse, is it selfe a sinfull superstition. Rather on the contrary, to abstain from any of them, out of a conceit of any such perfection or holiness, is it self a sinful Superstition. np1 p-acp dt n-jn, pc-acp vvi p-acp d pp-f pno32, av pp-f dt n1 pp-f d d n1 cc n1, vbz pn31 n1 dt j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 15
201 Our Apostle ranketh it with Idolatrous Angel-worship, and condemneth it as a Will-worship, Colos. 2. from •s. 16. to the end of the Chapter. Our Apostle ranketh it with Idolatrous Angel-worship, and Condemneth it as a Will-worship, Colos 2. from •s. 16. to the end of the Chapter. po12 n1 vvz pn31 p-acp j n1, cc vvz pn31 p-acp dt n1, np1 crd p-acp n2. crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 15
202 The subiecting of our selues to those and such like ordinances, Touch not, tast not, handle not ; The subjecting of our selves to those and such like ordinances, Touch not, taste not, handle not; dt vvg pp-f po12 n2 p-acp d cc d j n2, vvb xx, vvb xx, vvb xx; (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 15
203 though it may haue a shew of wisedome in will-worship, and in a voluntary humility and neglecting of the body, yet it is derogatory to that liberty wherein Christ hath set vs free, though it may have a show of Wisdom in will-worship, and in a voluntary humility and neglecting of the body, yet it is derogatory to that liberty wherein christ hath Set us free, cs pn31 vmb vhi dt vvb pp-f n1 p-acp n1, cc p-acp dt j-jn n1 cc vvg pp-f dt n1, av pn31 vbz n1 p-acp d n1 c-crq np1 vhz vvn pno12 j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 15
204 and a reuiuing of those rudiments of the world, from which we are dead with Christ. and a reviving of those rudiments of the world, from which we Are dead with christ. cc dt vvg pp-f d n2 pp-f dt n1, p-acp r-crq pns12 vbr j p-acp np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 15
205 Euery Creature of God is good; Every Creature of God is good; d n1 pp-f np1 vbz j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 15
206 and nothing to be refused, out of a superstitious either feare of vnlawfulnesse or opinion of holines. and nothing to be refused, out of a superstitious either Fear of unlawfulness or opinion of holiness. cc pix pc-acp vbi vvn, av pp-f dt j d vvb pp-f n1 cc n1 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 15
207 Now the Ground of this our Right or Liberty vnto the Creatures is double: the one, Gods ordinance at the first Creation ; Now the Ground of this our Right or Liberty unto the Creatures is double: the one, God's Ordinance At the First Creation; av dt n1 pp-f d po12 j-jn cc n1 p-acp dt n2 vbz j-jn: dt pi, npg1 n1 p-acp dt ord n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 15
208 the other Christs purchase in the worke of Redemption. At the Creation, God made all thinges for mans vse, the other Christ purchase in the work of Redemption. At the Creation, God made all things for men use, dt n-jn npg1 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. p-acp dt n1, np1 vvd d n2 p-acp ng1 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 15
209 as hee did man for his owne seruice; and as he reserued to himselfe his absolute Soueraignty ouer Man ; as he did man for his own service; and as he reserved to himself his absolute Sovereignty over Man; c-acp pns31 vdd n1 p-acp po31 d n1; cc c-acp pns31 vvd p-acp px31 po31 j n1 p-acp n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 15
210 so he gaue vnto man a kind of limited Soueraignty ouer the Creatures, in Gen. 1. He hath put all things in subiection vnder our feete, saith Dauid, Psal. 8. Which dominion ouer the Creatures was one speciall branch of that glorious Image of God in vs, after which wee were created: so he gave unto man a kind of limited Sovereignty over the Creatures, in Gen. 1. He hath put all things in subjection under our feet, Says David, Psalm 8. Which dominion over the Creatures was one special branch of that glorious Image of God in us, After which we were created: av pns31 vvd p-acp n1 dt n1 pp-f vvn n1 p-acp dt n2, p-acp np1 crd pns31 vhz vvn d n2 p-acp n1 p-acp po12 n2, vvz np1, np1 crd r-crq n1 p-acp dt n2 vbds pi j n1 pp-f cst j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno12, p-acp r-crq pns12 vbdr vvn: (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 15
211 and therefore was not, nor could be absolutely lost by sinne; but onely decayed and defaced, and empaired, as the other branches of that Image were. and Therefore was not, nor could be absolutely lost by sin; but only decayed and defaced, and impaired, as the other branches of that Image were. cc av vbds xx, ccx vmd vbi av-j vvn p-acp n1; cc-acp j vvn cc vvn, cc vvn, c-acp dt j-jn n2 pp-f d n1 vbdr. (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 15
212 So that, albeit man by sinne lost a great part of his Soueraignty, ( NONLATINALPHABET, as speaketh St. Chrisostome, ) especially so farre as concerneth the execution of it; So that, albeit man by sin lost a great part of his Sovereignty, (, as speaks Saint Chrysostom,) especially so Far as concerns the execution of it; av cst, cs n1 p-acp vvb vvn dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1, (, c-acp vvz n1 np1,) av-j av av-j c-acp vvz dt n1 pp-f pn31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 15
213 many of the Creatures being now rebellious & noysome vnto Man and vnanswering his commands and expectations: many of the Creatures being now rebellious & noisome unto Man and unanswering his commands and Expectations: d pp-f dt n2 vbg av j cc j p-acp n1 cc vvg po31 n2 cc n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 16
214 yet the Right still remaineth euen in corrupt nature; yet the Right still remains even in corrupt nature; av dt j-jn av vvz av p-acp j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 16
215 & there are still to be found some tracings and Characters, as in Man of superioritie, so in them of subiection. But those dimme, and confused, and scarce legible: & there Are still to be found Some tracings and Characters, as in Man of superiority, so in them of subjection. But those dim, and confused, and scarce legible: cc pc-acp vbr av pc-acp vbi vvn d n2 cc n2, a-acp p-acp n1 pp-f n1, av p-acp pno32 pp-f n1. p-acp d j, cc j-vvn, cc av-j j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 16
216 as in old Marbles, and Coines, and out-worne Inscriptions, we haue much a doe to find out what some of the letters were. as in old Marbles, and Coins, and outworn Inscriptions, we have much a do to find out what Some of the letters were. c-acp p-acp j n2, cc n2, cc vvn n2, pns12 vhb d dt vdb pc-acp vvi av q-crq d pp-f dt n2 vbdr. (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 16
217 But if by sinne we had lost all that first title we had to the Creature, wholly and vtterly: But if by sin we had lost all that First title we had to the Creature, wholly and utterly: cc-acp cs p-acp vvb pns12 vhd vvn d d ord n1 pns12 vhd p-acp dt n1, av-jn cc av-j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 16
218 yet God hath been pleased graciously to deale with vs, we are fully as well as before. yet God hath been pleased graciously to deal with us, we Are Fully as well as before. av np1 vhz vbn vvn av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12, pns12 vbr av-j p-acp av c-acp a-acp. (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 16
219 God the Father hath graunted vs, and God the Sonne hath acquired vs, and God the Holy Ghost hath sealed vs a new Patent. By it, whatsoeuer Defect is, God the Father hath granted us, and God the Son hath acquired us, and God the Holy Ghost hath sealed us a new Patent. By it, whatsoever Defect is, np1 dt n1 vhz vvn pno12, cc np1 dt n1 vhz vvn pno12, cc np1 dt j n1 vhz vvn pno12 dt j n1. p-acp pn31, r-crq n1 vbz, (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 16
220 or can be supposed to be, in our old Evidence, is supplyed, and by vertue of it, we may make fresh challenge and renue our claime vnto the Creatures. or can be supposed to be, in our old Evidence, is supplied, and by virtue of it, we may make fresh challenge and renew our claim unto the Creatures. cc vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vbi, p-acp po12 j n1, vbz vvd, cc p-acp n1 pp-f pn31, pns12 vmb vvi j vvb cc vvi po12 vvb p-acp dt n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 16
221 The blessed Sonne of God hauing made peace through the blood of his Crosse, hath reconciled vs to his Father; The blessed Son of God having made peace through the blood of his Cross, hath reconciled us to his Father; dt j-vvn n1 pp-f np1 vhg vvn n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, vhz vvn pno12 p-acp po31 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 16
222 and therein also reconciled the Creatures both to vs and him: and therein also reconciled the Creatures both to us and him: cc av av vvn dt n2 av-d p-acp pno12 cc pno31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 16
223 reconciling by him (saith our Apostle Col. 1.20.) NONLATINALPHABET, all things (not men onely) vnto himselfe. For God hauing giuen vs his Sonne the heyre of all things ; reconciling by him (Says our Apostle Col. 1.20.), all things (not men only) unto himself. For God having given us his Son the heir of all things; n-vvg p-acp pno31 (vvz po12 n1 np1 crd.), d n2 (xx n2 av-j) p-acp px31. p-acp np1 vhg vvn pno12 po31 n1 dt n1 pp-f d n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 16
224 hath he not with him giuen vs all things else? hath he not permitted vs the free vse of his Creatures in as ample Right as euer? If the Sonne haue made vs free we are free indeede. hath he not with him given us all things Else? hath he not permitted us the free use of his Creatures in as ample Right as ever? If the Son have made us free we Are free indeed. vhz pns31 xx p-acp pno31 vvn pno12 d n2 av? vhz pns31 xx vvn pno12 dt j n1 pp-f po31 n2 p-acp a-acp j n-jn p-acp av? cs dt n1 vhb vvn pno12 vvi pns12 vbr j av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 16
225 And as verily as Christ is Gods, so verily (if we be Christs) all things are ours. This Apostle setteth downe the whole series and forme of this spirituall Hierarchy, (if I may so speake,) this subiection and subordination of the Creatures to Man, of Man to Christ, of Christ to God, 1. Cor. 3. All are yours, and yee are Christs, and Christ is Gods. And as verily as christ is God's, so verily (if we be Christ) all things Are ours. This Apostle sets down the Whole series and Form of this spiritual Hierarchy, (if I may so speak,) this subjection and subordination of the Creatures to Man, of Man to christ, of christ to God, 1. Cor. 3. All Are yours, and ye Are Christ, and christ is God's cc c-acp av-j c-acp np1 vbz n2, av av-j (cs pns12 vbb npg1) d n2 vbr png12. d n1 vvz a-acp dt j-jn n2 cc n1 pp-f d j n1, (cs pns11 vmb av vvi,) d n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n2 p-acp n1, pp-f n1 p-acp np1, pp-f np1 p-acp np1, crd np1 crd d vbr png22, cc pn22 vbr npg1, cc np1 vbz n2 (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 16
226 Strengthened with this double title, what should hinder vs from possession ? Why may we not freely vse that libertie, which was once giuen vs by God, and againe restored vs by Iesus Christ? Why should we not stand fast in, and contend earnestly for the maintenance of that libertie, wherewith Christ hath set vs free: Strengthened with this double title, what should hinder us from possession? Why may we not freely use that liberty, which was once given us by God, and again restored us by Iesus christ? Why should we not stand fast in, and contend earnestly for the maintenance of that liberty, wherewith christ hath Set us free: vvn p-acp d j-jn n1, r-crq vmd vvi pno12 p-acp n1? q-crq vmb pns12 xx av-j vvi cst n1, r-crq vbds a-acp vvn pno12 p-acp np1, cc av vvn pno12 p-acp np1 np1? q-crq vmd pns12 xx vvb av-j p-acp, cc vvi av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f cst n1, c-crq np1 vhz vvn pno12 j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 17
227 by rejecting all fancies, opinions, and Doctrines, that any way trench vpon this our Christian prerogatiue ; by rejecting all fancies, opinions, and Doctrines, that any Way trench upon this our Christian prerogative; p-acp vvg d n2, n2, cc n2, cst d n1 vvi p-acp d po12 np1 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 17
228 or seeke eyther to shorten, or to corrupt, our freedome vnto, and power ouer the Creatures? First, or seek either to shorten, or to corrupt, our freedom unto, and power over the Creatures? First, cc vvb d p-acp vvb, cc p-acp j, po12 n1 p-acp, cc n1 p-acp dt n2? ord, (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 17
229 If any shall oppose the legall Prohibitions of the Old Testament ; If any shall oppose the Legal Prohibitions of the Old Testament; cs d vmb vvi dt j n2 pp-f dt j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 17
230 whereby some Creatures were forbidden the Iewes, pronounced by God himselfe vncleane, and decreed vnlawfull: it should not trouble vs. For, what euer the principall reasons were, whereby Some Creatures were forbidden the Iewes, pronounced by God himself unclean, and decreed unlawful: it should not trouble us For, what ever the principal Reasons were, c-crq d n2 vbdr vvn dt np2, vvn p-acp np1 px31 j, cc vvn j: pn31 vmd xx vvi pno12 p-acp, r-crq av dt j-jn n2 vbdr, (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 17
231 for which those prohibitions were then made vnto them (as there bee diuers reasons giuen thereof by Diuines both ancient and moderne;) certaine it is, they now concerne not vs. The Church, during her nonage and pupillage, (though she were heyre of all, and had right to all; for which those prohibitions were then made unto them (as there be diverse Reasons given thereof by Divines both ancient and modern;) certain it is, they now concern not us The Church, during her nonage and pupillage, (though she were heir of all, and had right to all; p-acp r-crq d n2 vbdr av vvn p-acp pno32 (c-acp pc-acp vbi j n2 vvn av p-acp n2-jn av-d j cc j;) j pn31 vbz, pns32 av vvb xx pno12 dt n1, p-acp po31 n1 cc n1, (cs pns31 vbdr n1 pp-f d, cc vhd j-jn p-acp d; (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 17
232 yet) was to bee held vnder Tutors and Gouernors, & to be trayned vp vnder the law of Ceremonies as vnder a Schoolemaster, during the appointed time. But when the fulnesse of the time appointed was come, her war•ship expired, yet) was to be held under Tutors and Governors, & to be trained up under the law of Ceremonies as under a Schoolmaster, during the appointed time. But when the fullness of the time appointed was come, her war•ship expired, av) vbds pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n2 cc n2, cc pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt vvd n1. p-acp c-crq dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvn vbds vvn, po31 n1 vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 17
233 and liuery sued out (as it were;) by the comming and suffering of Christ in the flesh: and livery sued out (as it were;) by the coming and suffering of christ in the Flesh: cc n1 vvd av (c-acp pn31 vbdr;) p-acp dt n-vvg cc vvg pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 17
234 the Church was then to enter vpon her full royalties, and no more to be burdened with those beggerly rudiments of legall obseruances. the Church was then to enter upon her full royalties, and no more to be burdened with those beggarly rudiments of Legal observances. dt n1 vbds av pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 j n2, cc dx av-dc pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d j n2 pp-f j n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 17
235 The handwriting of Ordinances was then blotted out ; and the muddy partition wall broken downe ; and the legall impuritie of the Creatures scowred off ; The handwriting of Ordinances was then blotted out; and the muddy partition wall broken down; and the Legal impurity of the Creatures scoured off; dt n1 pp-f n2 vbds av vvn av; cc dt j n1 n1 vvn a-acp; cc dt j n1 pp-f dt n2 vvd a-acp; (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 17
236 by the blood of Christ. They haue little to doe then, but withall much to answere; by the blood of christ. They have little to do then, but withal much to answer; p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. pns32 vhb j pc-acp vdi av, cc-acp av av-d pc-acp vvi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 17
237 who, by seeking to bring in Iudaisme againe into the Christian Church, eyther in whole or in part, doe thereby as much as lyeth in them, (though perhaps vnawares to themselues, who, by seeking to bring in Judaism again into the Christian Church, either in Whole or in part, do thereby as much as lies in them, (though perhaps unawares to themselves, r-crq, p-acp vvg pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 av p-acp dt njp n1, d p-acp j-jn cc p-acp vvi, vdb av p-acp d c-acp vvz p-acp pno32, (cs av av-j p-acp px32, (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 17
238 yet in deed and in truth) euacuate the Crosse of Christ. yet in deed and in truth) evacuate the Cross of christ. av p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1) vvi dt n1 pp-f np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 17
239 In that large sheete of the Creatures, which reacheth from heauen to the earth, whatsoeuer we finde, wee may freely kill, and eate, and vse euery other way to our comforts without scruple. God hauing cleansed all; In that large sheet of the Creatures, which reaches from heaven to the earth, whatsoever we find, we may freely kill, and eat, and use every other Way to our comforts without scruple. God having cleansed all; p-acp cst j n1 pp-f dt n2, r-crq vvz p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1, r-crq pns12 vvb, pns12 vmb av-j vvi, cc vvi, cc vvi d j-jn n1 p-acp po12 n2 p-acp n1. np1 vhg vvn av-d; (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 18
240 wee are not to call or esteeme any thing common or vncleane: God hauing Created all good, we are to refuse nothing. we Are not to call or esteem any thing Common or unclean: God having Created all good, we Are to refuse nothing. pns12 vbr xx p-acp vvb cc vvb d n1 j cc j: np1 vhg vvn d j, pns12 vbr p-acp vvb pix. (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 18
241 If any shall oppose secondly, the seeming morality of some of these prohibitions; If any shall oppose secondly, the seeming morality of Some of these prohibitions; cs d vmb vvi ord, dt j-vvg n1 pp-f d pp-f d n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 18
242 as being giuen before the Law of Ceremonies, pressed from Morall reasons, and confirmed by Apostolicall Constitution since; as being given before the Law of Ceremonies, pressed from Moral Reasons, and confirmed by Apostolical Constitution since; c-acp vbg vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, vvn p-acp j n2, cc vvn p-acp j n1 a-acp; (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 18
243 vpon which ground some would impose vpon the Christian Church this, as a perpetuall yoke, to abstaine from blood: Or thirdly, the prophanation which some Creatures haue contracted by being vsed in the exercise of Idolatrous worship, whereby they become Anathema, and are to be held as execrable things ; upon which ground Some would impose upon the Christian Church this, as a perpetual yoke, to abstain from blood: Or Thirdly, the profanation which Some Creatures have contracted by being used in the exercise of Idolatrous worship, whereby they become Anathema, and Are to be held as execrable things; p-acp r-crq n1 d vmd vvi p-acp dt njp n1 d, c-acp dt j n1, p-acp vvb p-acp n1: cc ord, dt n1 r-crq d n2 vhb vvn p-acp vbg vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, c-crq pns32 vvb n1, cc vbr pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp j n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 18
244 as Achans wedge was, and the Brazen Serpent which Hezechiah stamped to powder; as Achans wedge was, and the Brazen Serpent which Hezekiah stamped to powder; c-acp np1 n1 vbds, cc dt j n1 r-crq np1 vvn p-acp n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 18
245 vpon which ground also some others haue inferred an vtter vnlawfulnesse to vse any thing in the Church, which was abused in Popery, by calling them ragges and reliques of Idolatry: neyther this, upon which ground also Some Others have inferred an utter unlawfulness to use any thing in the Church, which was abused in Popery, by calling them rags and Relics of Idolatry: neither this, p-acp r-crq n1 av d n2-jn vhb vvn dt j n1 p-acp vvb d n1 p-acp dt n1, r-crq vbds vvn p-acp n1, p-acp vvg pno32 n2 cc n2 pp-f n1: dx d, (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 18
246 nor that ought to trouble vs. For although neither my ayme, (which lyeth another way,) nor the time, will permit me now to giue a just and full and satisfying answere to the seuerall instances, and their grounds: yet the very words and waight of my Text, doe giue vs a cleere resolution in the generall, nor that ought to trouble us For although neither my aim, (which lies Another Way,) nor the time, will permit me now to give a just and full and satisfying answer to the several instances, and their grounds: yet the very words and weight of my Text, do give us a clear resolution in the general, ccx d vmd pc-acp vvi pno12 c-acp cs d po11 vvi, (r-crq vvz j-jn n1,) ccx dt n1, vmb vvi pno11 av pc-acp vvi dt j cc j cc j-vvg vvb p-acp dt j n2, cc po32 n2: av dt j n2 cc n1 pp-f po11 n1, vdb vvi pno12 dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 18
247 and sufficient to rest our Consciences, and our judgements and practice vpon; and sufficient to rest our Consciences, and our Judgments and practice upon; cc j pc-acp vvi po12 n2, cc po12 n2 cc n1 p-acp; (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 18
248 that, notwithstanding all pretensions of reason to the contrary, yet these things, for so much as they are still good, ought not to be refused. For the Apostle hath here layd a sure foundation, and impregnable: that, notwithstanding all pretensions of reason to the contrary, yet these things, for so much as they Are still good, ought not to be refused. For the Apostle hath Here laid a sure Foundation, and impregnable: cst, c-acp d n2 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n-jn, av d n2, c-acp av av-d c-acp pns32 vbr j j, vmd xx pc-acp vbi vvn. p-acp dt n1 vhz av vvn dt j n1, cc j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 18
249 in that hee groundeth the vse vpon the Power ; and from the Goodnesse of the Creature inferreth the lawfulnesse of it. in that he groundeth the use upon the Power; and from the goodness of the Creature infers the lawfulness of it. p-acp cst pns31 vvz dt vvb p-acp dt n1; cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 18
250 [ Euery Creature of God is good: and nothing to bee refused. ] Hee concludeth; [ Every Creature of God is good: and nothing to be refused. ] He Concludeth; [ d n1 pp-f np1 vbz j: cc pix pc-acp vbi vvn. ] pns31 vvz; (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 18
251 it is therefore not to be refused, because it is good. So that looke whatsoeuer Goodnesse there is in any Creature; it is Therefore not to be refused, Because it is good. So that look whatsoever goodness there is in any Creature; pn31 vbz av xx pc-acp vbi vvn, c-acp pn31 vbz j. av cst vvb r-crq n1 a-acp vbz p-acp d n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 18
252 that is, whatsoeuer naturall Power it hath, which either immediately and of it selfe is, that is, whatsoever natural Power it hath, which either immediately and of it self is, d vbz, r-crq j n1 pn31 vhz, r-crq d av-j cc pp-f pn31 n1 vbz, (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 19
253 or may by the improuement of humaine art and industry be taught to be, of any vse vnto man, or may by the improvement of human art and industry be taught to be, of any use unto man, cc vmb p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1 cc n1 vbb vvn pc-acp vbi, pp-f d n1 p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 19
254 for necessity, nourishment, seruice, lawfull delight or otherwise: for necessity, nourishment, service, lawful delight or otherwise: p-acp n1, n1, n1, j n1 cc av: (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 19
255 the Creature, wherein such goodnes or power is to be found, may not be refused as vpon tye of Conscience; the Creature, wherein such Goodness or power is to be found, may not be refused as upon tie of Conscience; dt n1, c-crq d n1 cc n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn, vmb xx vbi vvn a-acp p-acp n1 pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 19
256 but that power and goodnesse it hath, may lawfully be employed to those vses, for which it is meete in regard thereof: but that power and Goodness it hath, may lawfully be employed to those uses, for which it is meet in regard thereof: cc-acp d n1 cc n1 pn31 vhz, vmb av-j vbi vvn p-acp d n2, p-acp r-crq pn31 vbz j p-acp n1 av: (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 19
257 Euer prouided, we be carefull to obserue all those requisite conditions, which must guide our consciences, Ever provided, we be careful to observe all those requisite conditions, which must guide our Consciences, av vvn, pns12 vbb j pc-acp vvi d d j n2, r-crq vmb vvi po12 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 19
258 and regulate our practise, in the vse of all lawfull and indifferent things. and regulate our practice, in the use of all lawful and indifferent things. cc vvb po12 n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j cc j n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 19
259 They that teach otherwise, lay burdens vpon their owne consciences which they neede not, and vpon the consciences of their brethren which they should not; They that teach otherwise, lay burdens upon their own Consciences which they need not, and upon the Consciences of their brothers which they should not; pns32 cst vvb av, vvb n2 p-acp po32 d n2 r-crq pns32 vvb xx, cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f po32 n2 r-crq pns32 vmd xx; (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 19
260 and are iniurious to that liberty which the blessed Sonne of God hath purchas•d for his Church, and Are injurious to that liberty which the blessed Son of God hath purchas•d for his Church, cc vbr j p-acp d n1 r-crq dt j-vvn n1 pp-f np1 vhz j p-acp po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 19
261 and which the blessed spirit of God hath asserted in my Text. and which the blessed Spirit of God hath asserted in my Text. cc r-crq dt j-vvn n1 pp-f np1 vhz vvn p-acp po11 np1 (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 19
262 Iniurious in the second place, to this branch of our Christian liberty, is the Church of Rome : Injurious in the second place, to this branch of our Christian liberty, is the Church of Rome: j p-acp dt ord n1, p-acp d n1 pp-f po12 np1 n1, vbz dt n1 pp-f np1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 19
263 whom Saint Paul in this passage hath branded with an indeleble note of infamy; whom Saint Paul in this passage hath branded with an indelible note of infamy; r-crq n1 np1 p-acp d n1 vhz vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 19
264 in as much as those very doctrines, wherein he giueth in•tance as in doctrines of Deuils, are the receiued Tenets and Conclusions of that Church. in as much as those very doctrines, wherein he gives in•tance as in doctrines of Devils, Are the received Tenets and Conclusions of that Church. p-acp c-acp d c-acp d j n2, c-crq pns31 vvz n1 c-acp p-acp n2 pp-f n2, vbr dt j-vvn n2 cc n2 pp-f d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 19
265 Not to insist on other preiudices done to Christian liberty, by the intollerable vsurpations of the man of sin, who exerciseth a spirituall Tyranny ouer mens Consciences, Not to insist on other prejudices done to Christian liberty, by the intolerable usurpations of the man of since, who Exerciseth a spiritual Tyranny over men's Consciences, xx pc-acp vvi p-acp j-jn n2 vdn p-acp njp n1, p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vvz dt j n1 p-acp ng2 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 19
266 as opposite to Euangelicall liberty, as Antichrist is to Christ : as opposite to Evangelical liberty, as Antichrist is to christ: c-acp j-jn p-acp np1 n1, p-acp np1 vbz p-acp np1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 19
267 let vs but a little see, how she hath fulfilled Saint Pauls prediction in teaching lying and Diuelish doctrines and that with scared consiences and in Hypocrisie, in the two specialities mentioned in the next former verse, viz. forbidding to Marry, and commanding to abstaine from Meates. let us but a little see, how she hath fulfilled Saint Paul's prediction in teaching lying and Devilish doctrines and that with scared Consciences and in Hypocrisy, in the two specialities mentioned in the next former verse, viz. forbidding to Marry, and commanding to abstain from Meats. vvb pno12 p-acp dt j vvi, c-crq pns31 vhz vvn n1 npg1 n1 p-acp vvg vvg cc j n2 cc cst p-acp vvn n2 cc p-acp n1, p-acp dt crd n2 vvn p-acp dt ord j n1, n1 vvg p-acp uh, cc vvg p-acp vvb p-acp n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 19
268 Marriage, the holy Ordinance of God, instituted in the place and estate of innocency, honoured by Christs p•esence at Canae in Galilee; Marriage, the holy Ordinance of God, instituted in the place and estate of innocency, honoured by Christ p•esence At Canaan in Galilee; n1, dt j n1 pp-f np1, vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, vvn p-acp npg1 n1 p-acp np1 p-acp np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 20
269 the se••ie•ples of the Church, and the sole allowed remedie against incontinencie and burning lusts; the se••ie•ples of the Church, and the sole allowed remedy against incontinency and burning Lustiest; dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cc dt j vvn vvi p-acp n1 cc j-vvg n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 20
270 by the Apostle commended as honourable in all men, and commanded in case of vstion to all men: by the Apostle commended as honourable in all men, and commanded in case of ustion to all men: p-acp dt n1 vvn p-acp j p-acp d n2, cc vvd p-acp n1 pp-f vvb p-acp d n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 20
271 is yet by this purple strumpet forbidden, and that sub mortal•, to Bishops, Priests, Deacons, Subdeacons, Monkes, Fryers, Nunnes: is yet by this purple strumpet forbidden, and that sub mortal•, to Bishops, Priests, Deacons, Subdeacons, Monks, Friars, Nuns: vbz av p-acp d j-jn n1 vvn, cc cst fw-la n1, p-acp n2, n2, n2, ng1, n2, n2, n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 20
272 in a word, to the whole Clergie (as they extend that title) both Secular and Regular. Wherein besides the Diuelishnes of the Doctrine, in contrarying the Ordinance of God, in a word, to the Whole Clergy (as they extend that title) both Secular and Regular. Wherein beside the Devilishness of the Doctrine, in contrarying the Ordinance of God, p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt j-jn n1 (c-acp pns32 vvb cst n1) d j cc j. c-crq p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 20
273 and in denying men subiect to sinfull lusts the lawfull remedie, and so casting them vpon a necessity of sinning, see if they doe not teach this lye with scared consciences. and in denying men Subject to sinful Lustiest the lawful remedy, and so casting them upon a necessity of sinning, see if they do not teach this lie with scared Consciences. cc p-acp vvg n2 j-jn p-acp j n2 dt j vvi, cc av vvg pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg, vvb cs pns32 vdb xx vvi d n1 p-acp vvn n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 20
274 For with what Conscience can they make the same thing a Sacrament in the Lay; and Sacriledge in the Clergy? With what Conscience permit stewes ; For with what Conscience can they make the same thing a Sacrament in the Lay; and Sacrilege in the Clergy? With what Conscience permit Stews; p-acp p-acp r-crq n1 vmb pns32 vvi dt d n1 dt n1 p-acp dt n1; cc n1 p-acp dt n1? p-acp r-crq n1 vvb n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 20
275 and forbid Marriage? With what conscience alledge Scriptures for the single life of Priests; and forbid Marriage? With what conscience allege Scriptures for the single life of Priests; cc vvb n1? p-acp r-crq n1 vvb n2 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 20
276 and yet confesse it to bee an ordinance onely of Ecclesiasticall and not of Diuine right? With what conscience confesse fornication to be against the Law of God, and Priests marriage onely against the Law of holy Church ; and yet confess it to be an Ordinance only of Ecclesiastical and not of Divine right? With what conscience confess fornication to be against the Law of God, and Priests marriage only against the Law of holy Church; cc av vvb pn31 pc-acp vbi dt n1 av-j pp-f j cc xx pp-f j-jn av-jn? p-acp r-crq n1 vvb n1 pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc n2 n1 av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 20
277 and yet make marriage in a Priest a farre fouler sinne then •ornication, or incest ? with what conscience exact a vow of continencie from Clearks, by those Canons, which defend their open incontinency? With what conscience forbid lawfull marriages to some; and yet make marriage in a Priest a Far Fowler sin then •ornication, or Incest? with what conscience exact a Voelli of continency from Clerks, by those Canonas, which defend their open incontinency? With what conscience forbid lawful marriages to Some; cc av vvb n1 p-acp dt n1 dt av-j jc n1 cs n1, cc n1? p-acp q-crq n1 vvb dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n2, p-acp d n2, r-crq vvi po32 j n1? p-acp r-crq n1 vvb j n2 p-acp d; (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 20
278 and yet by dispensation allow vnlawfull marriages to others. and yet by Dispensation allow unlawful marriages to Others. cc av p-acp n1 vvi j n2 p-acp n2-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 20
279 And is not the like also done in the other particular, concerning Meates? The lawes of that Church forbidding some orders of men, some kind• of meates perpetually, and all men some meates vpon certaine dayes: And is not the like also done in the other particular, Concerning Meats? The laws of that Church forbidding Some order of men, Some kind• of Meats perpetually, and all men Some Meats upon certain days: cc vbz xx dt j av vdn p-acp dt j-jn j, vvg n2? dt n2 pp-f d n1 vvg d n2 pp-f n2, d n1 pp-f n2 av-j, cc d n2 d n2 p-acp j n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 20
280 and that not for Ciuill respects; but with opinion of satisfaction, yea merit, yea and supererogation too. and that not for Civil respects; but with opinion of satisfaction, yea merit, yea and supererogation too. cc cst xx p-acp j vvz; cc-acp p-acp n1 pp-f n1, uh n1, uh cc n1 av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 20
281 In which also, besides the Diuelishnes of the Doctrine, in corrupting the profitable and religious exercis• of fasting, and turning it into a superstitious obseruation of Dayes and Meates: judge if they doe not teach this lye also, In which also, beside the Devilishness of the Doctrine, in corrupting the profitable and religious exercis• of fasting, and turning it into a superstitious observation of Days and Meats: judge if they do not teach this lie also, p-acp r-crq av, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp vvg dt j cc j n1 pp-f vvg, cc vvg pn31 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n2 cc n2: vvb cs pns32 vdb xx vvi d n1 av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 21
282 as the former, with seared Consciences. as the former, with seared Consciences. c-acp dt j, p-acp vvn n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 21
283 For with what conscience can they allow an ordinary Confessour to absolue for Murder, Adultery, Periury, and such petty crimes; For with what conscience can they allow an ordinary Confessor to absolve for Murder, Adultery, Perjury, and such Petty crimes; p-acp p-acp r-crq n1 vmb pns32 vvi dt j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, n1, n1, cc d j n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 21
284 but reserue the great sinne of Eating flesh vpon a Friday or Ember day to the censure of a Penitentiary, as being a matter beyond the power of an ordinary Priest to grant absolution for? With what Conscience make the tafting of the coursest flesh a breach of the Lent fast ; but reserve the great sin of Eating Flesh upon a Friday or Ember day to the censure of a Penitentiary, as being a matter beyond the power of an ordinary Priest to grant absolution for? With what Conscience make the tafting of the Coursest Flesh a breach of the Lent fast; cc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f vvg n1 p-acp dt np1 cc n1 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp vbg dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp? p-acp r-crq n1 vvb dt n-vvg pp-f dt vv2 n1 dt n1 pp-f dt vvd av-j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 21
285 and surfetting vpon the delicatest fishes and confections, none? With what conscience pretend they forbid such and such meates, and surfeiting upon the delicatest Fish and confections, none? With what conscience pretend they forbid such and such Meats, cc vvg p-acp dt js n2 cc n2, pix? p-acp r-crq n1 vvb pns32 vvb d cc d n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 21
286 for the taming of the flesh; for the taming of the Flesh; p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 21
287 when they allow those that are farre more nutritiue of the flesh, and incentiue of fleshly lusts? With what conscience inio•ne such abstinence for a penance, and then presently release it againe for a peny? Indeed the Glosse vpon the Canon, that doth so, hath a right worthy and a right wholesome note: when they allow those that Are Far more nutritive of the Flesh, and incentive of fleshly Lustiest? With what conscience inio•ne such abstinence for a penance, and then presently release it again for a penny? Indeed the Gloss upon the Canon, that does so, hath a right worthy and a right wholesome note: c-crq pns32 vvb d cst vbr av-j n1 j pp-f dt n1, cc j pp-f j n2? p-acp r-crq n1 j d n1 p-acp dt n1, cc av av-j vvi pn31 av p-acp dt n1? np1 dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cst vdz av, vhz dt j-jn j cc dt n-jn j n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 21
288 Note, saith the Glosse, that he who giueth a peny to redeeme his fast, though he giue money for a spirituall thing, Note, Says the Gloss, that he who gives a penny to Redeem his fast, though he give money for a spiritual thing, vvb, vvz dt n1, cst pns31 r-crq vvz dt n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1, cs pns31 vvb n1 p-acp dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 21
289 yet he doth not commit Symonie, because the contract is made with God. If these men had not seared vp their consciences: yet he does not commit Simony, Because the contract is made with God. If these men had not seared up their Consciences: av pns31 vdz xx vvi n1, p-acp dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp np1. cs d n2 vhd xx vvn p-acp po32 n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 21
290 would they not thinke you feele some checke at the broaching of such ridiculous and inconsistent stuffe, would they not think you feel Some check At the broaching of such ridiculous and inconsistent stuff, vmd pns32 xx vvi pn22 vvb d n1 p-acp dt vvg pp-f d j cc j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 21
291 as floweth from these two heads of Diuelish Doctrines ; of forbidding to Marry, and commanding to abstaine from Meates? as flows from these two Heads of Devilish Doctrines; of forbidding to Marry, and commanding to abstain from Meats? c-acp vvz p-acp d crd n2 pp-f j n2; pp-f vvg pc-acp vvi, cc vvg pc-acp vvi p-acp n2? (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 21
292 I deny not, but the bands of that strumpet, the Doctor ▪ 〈 ◊ 〉 •hat Church, haue their colourable pretences whe•• with to blanch ouer these errours: I deny not, but the bans of that strumpet, the Doctor ▪ 〈 ◊ 〉 •hat Church, have their colourable pretences whe•• with to blanch over these errors: pns11 vvb xx, cc-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1, dt n1 ▪ 〈 sy 〉 av n1, vhb po32 j n2 n1 p-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp d n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 21
293 else the lyes would be palpable; Else the lies would be palpable; av dt vvz vmd vbi j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 21
294 and they should not otherwise fill vp the measure of their Apostacy, according to my Apostles prophecie, in teaching these lyes in Hypocrisie. But the colours, though neuer so artificially tempered, and neuer so handsomely layd on ; are yet so thin : and they should not otherwise fill up the measure of their Apostasy, according to my Apostles prophecy, in teaching these lies in Hypocrisy. But the colours, though never so artificially tempered, and never so handsomely laid on; Are yet so thin: cc pns32 vmd xx av vvi a-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, vvg p-acp po11 n2 n1, p-acp vvg d vvz p-acp n1. p-acp dt n2, c-acp av-x av av-j vvn, cc av-x av av-j vvn p-acp; vbr av av j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 21
295 that a steddy eye, not bl•ered with preiudice, may discerne the Lye through them, for all the Hypocrisie. As might easily be shewen; that a steady eye, not bl•ered with prejudice, may discern the Lie through them, for all the Hypocrisy. As might Easily be shown; cst dt j n1, xx vvn p-acp n1, vmb vvi dt vvb p-acp pno32, c-acp d dt n1. c-acp vmd av-j vbi vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 22
296 if my entended course led me that way, and did not rather direct me to matter of more profitable and vniuersall. if my intended course led me that Way, and did not rather Direct me to matter of more profitable and universal. cs po11 vvd n1 vvd pno11 d n1, cc vdd xx av-c vvi pno11 p-acp n1 pp-f dc j cc j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 22
297 Hauing therefore done with them it were good for vs in the third place, (that we might know our owne freehold with better certainty, Having Therefore done with them it were good for us in the third place, (that we might know our own freehold with better certainty, vhg av vdn p-acp pno32 pn31 vbdr j p-acp pno12 p-acp dt ord n1, (cst pns12 vmd vvi po12 d n1 p-acp jc n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 22
298 and keepe our selues within our due bounds;) to inquire a little what is the just extent of our Christian liberty vnto the Creatures, and keep our selves within our due bounds;) to inquire a little what is the just extent of our Christian liberty unto the Creatures, cc vvb po12 n2 p-acp po12 j-jn n2;) p-acp vvi dt j r-crq vbz dt j n1 pp-f po12 np1 n1 p-acp dt n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 22
299 and what restraints it may admit. A point very needfull to bee knowne for the resolution of many doubts in conscience, and what restraints it may admit. A point very needful to be known for the resolution of many doubts in conscience, cc r-crq n2 pn31 vmb vvi. dt n1 av j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2 p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 22
300 and for the asking of many questions and dispu•es in the Church: and for the asking of many questions and dispu•es in the Church: cc p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f d n2 cc vvz p-acp dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 22
301 which are of very noysome consequence, for want of right information herein, I haue other matter also to entreate of: which Are of very noisome consequence, for want of right information herein, I have other matter also to entreat of: r-crq vbr pp-f av j n1, p-acp n1 pp-f j-jn n1 av, pns11 vhb j-jn n1 av pc-acp vvi pp-f: (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 22
302 and therefore since I may not allow this enquiry so large a discourse, as it well deserueth: and Therefore since I may not allow this enquiry so large a discourse, as it well deserves: cc av c-acp pns11 vmb xx vvi d n1 av j dt n1, c-acp pn31 av vvz: (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 22
303 I shall desire you to take into your Christian consideration, these Positions following. The First. Our Christian liberty extendeth to all the Creatures of God. I shall desire you to take into your Christian consideration, these Positions following. The First. Our Christian liberty extendeth to all the Creatures of God. pns11 vmb vvi pn22 pc-acp vvi p-acp po22 njp n1, d n2 vvg. dt ord. po12 njp n1 vvz p-acp d dt n2 pp-f np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 22
304 This ariseth clearely from what hath beene already deliuered: and the testimonies of Scripture for it are expresse. All things are Pure ; All things are lawfull ; All are yours ; elsewhere: This arises clearly from what hath been already Delivered: and the testimonies of Scripture for it Are express. All things Are Pure; All things Are lawful; All Are yours; elsewhere: d vvz av-j p-acp r-crq vhz vbn av vvn: cc dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp pn31 vbr j. d n2 vbr j; d n2 vbr j; d vbr po22; av: (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 22
305 and here, Nothing to be refused. and Here, Nothing to be refused. cc av, pix pc-acp vbi vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 22
306 The second Position. Our Christian libertie equally respecteth the vsing ▪ and the not vsing of any o• Gods Creatures. There is no Creature; The second Position. Our Christian liberty equally respecteth the using ▪ and the not using of any o• God's Creatures. There is no Creature; dt ord n1. po12 njp n1 av-jn vvz dt vvg ▪ cc dt xx vvg pp-f d n1 npg1 n2. pc-acp vbz dx n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 22
307 but a Christian man by vertue of his libertie, as hee may vse it vpon just occasion, but a Christian man by virtue of his liberty, as he may use it upon just occasion, cc-acp dt njp n1 p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n1, c-acp pns31 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 22
308 so hee may also vpon just cause refuse it. so he may also upon just cause refuse it. av pns31 vmb av p-acp j n1 vvb pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 22
309 All things are lawfull for mee, saith St. Paul, but I will not be brought vnder the power of any thing. All things Are lawful for me, Says Saint Paul, but I will not be brought under the power of any thing. d n2 vbr j p-acp pno11, vvz n1 np1, cc-acp pns11 vmb xx vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 22
310 Where he establisheth this libertie in both the parts of it: libertie to vse the Creatures, or else they had not all beene lawfull for him; Where he Establisheth this liberty in both the parts of it: liberty to use the Creatures, or Else they had not all been lawful for him; c-crq pns31 vvz d n1 p-acp d dt n2 pp-f pn31: n1 pc-acp vvi dt n2, cc av pns32 vhd xx d vbn j p-acp pno31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 22
311 and yet libertie not to vse them, or else he had bin vnder the power of some of them. and yet liberty not to use them, or Else he had been under the power of Some of them. cc av n1 xx pc-acp vvi pno32, cc av pns31 vhd vbn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d pp-f pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 22
312 Whence it followeth, that all the Creatures of God stand in the nature of things Indifferent: that is, such as may indifferently bee eyther vsed or not vsed, according as the rules of godly discretion, circumstances duely considered, shall direct. Whence it follows, that all the Creatures of God stand in the nature of things Indifferent: that is, such as may indifferently be either used or not used, according as the rules of godly discretion, Circumstances duly considered, shall Direct. c-crq pn31 vvz, cst d dt n2 pp-f np1 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 j: cst vbz, d c-acp vmb av-j vbb d vvd cc xx vvn, vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f j n1, n2 av-jn vvn, vmb vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 23
313 The Third Position. Our Christian liberty for the vsing or not vsing of the creature, may without prejudice admit of some restraint in the outward practise of it. The Third Position. Our Christian liberty for the using or not using of the creature, may without prejudice admit of Some restraint in the outward practice of it. dt ord n1. po12 njp n1 p-acp dt vvg cc xx vvg pp-f dt n1, vmb p-acp n1 vvb pp-f d n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 23
314 Ab illicitis semper, quandoque & a licitis ; I thinke it is St. Gregories: A Christian must neuer doe vnlawfull; nor yet alwaies, lawfull things. Ab illicitis semper, quandoque & a Licitis; I think it is Saint Gregories: A Christian must never do unlawful; nor yet always, lawful things. fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la cc dt fw-la; pns11 vvb pn31 vbz n1 npg1: dt njp vmb av-x vdi j; ccx av av, j n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 23
315 St. Paul had liberty to eate flesh, and hee vsed that liberty, and ate flesh: Saint Paul had liberty to eat Flesh, and he used that liberty, and ate Flesh: n1 np1 vhd n1 p-acp vvb n1, cc pns31 vvd cst n1, cc vvd n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 23
316 yet hee knew there might bee some cases, wherein to abridge himselfe of the vse of that liberty so farre, as not to eate flesh whilst the world standeth. yet he knew there might be Some cases, wherein to abridge himself of the use of that liberty so Far, as not to eat Flesh while the world Stands. av pns31 vvd pc-acp vmd vbi d n2, c-crq pc-acp vvi px31 pp-f dt n1 pp-f d n1 av av-j, c-acp xx pc-acp vvi n1 cs dt n1 vvz. (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 23
317 But what those Restraints are, and how farre they may bee admitted without prejudice done to that liberty, that wee may the better vnderstand: let vs goe on to But what those Restraints Are, and how Far they may be admitted without prejudice done to that liberty, that we may the better understand: let us go on to cc-acp r-crq d n2 vbr, cc c-crq av-j pns32 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1 vdn p-acp d n1, cst pns12 vmb dt av-jc vvi: vvb pno12 vvi a-acp p-acp (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 23
318 The Fourth Position. Sobriety may and ought to restraine vs in the outward practise of our Christian liberty. The Fourth Position. Sobriety may and ought to restrain us in the outward practice of our Christian liberty. dt ord n1. n1 vmb cc pi pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po12 np1 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 23
319 For our Dyet, all Fish, and flesh, and folwe, and fruites, and spices, are lawfull for vs, For our Diet, all Fish, and Flesh, and folwe, and fruits, and spices, Are lawful for us, p-acp po12 vvi, d n1, cc n1, cc zz, cc n2, cc n2, vbr j p-acp pno12, (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 23
320 as well as Bread and herbes: as well as Bred and herbs: c-acp av c-acp n1 cc n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 23
321 but may we therefore with chri•tlesse prodigality and exquisite royall fare delisiously and sumptuously euery day, vnder pretence of Christian liberty? Likewise for our Apparell ; but may we Therefore with chri•tlesse prodigality and exquisite royal fare delisiously and sumptuously every day, under pretence of Christian liberty? Likewise for our Apparel; cc-acp vmb pns12 av p-acp j n1 cc j j n1 av-j cc av-j d n1, p-acp n1 pp-f njp n1? av p-acp po12 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 23
322 all stuffes and colours, the richest silkes, and furres, and dyes are as lawfull for vs, all stuffs and colours, the Richest silks, and furs, and dies Are as lawful for us, d n2 cc n2, dt js n2, cc n2, cc n2 vbr a-acp j p-acp pno12, (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 23
323 as cloath, and leather, and sheepes-russet: Christan liberty extendeth as well to one as another. as cloth, and leather, and sheeps-russet: Christian liberty extendeth as well to one as Another. c-acp n1, cc n1, cc j: njp n1 vvz a-acp av p-acp crd p-acp n-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 23
324 But doe wee thinke that liberty will excuse our pride, and vanity, and excesse, if we ruffle it out in silkes and scarlets, But doe we think that liberty will excuse our pride, and vanity, and excess, if we ruffle it out in silks and scarlets, p-acp n1 pns12 vvb d n1 vmb vvi po12 n1, cc n1, cc n1, cs pns12 vvi pn31 av p-acp n2 cc n2-jn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 23
325 or otherwise in stuffe, colour, or fashion vnsuteably to our yeares, sexe, calling, estate or condition? In all other things of like nature; or otherwise in stuff, colour, or fashion vnsuteably to our Years, sex, calling, estate or condition? In all other things of like nature; cc av p-acp n1, n1, cc n1 av-j p-acp po12 n2, n1, vvg, n1 cc n1? p-acp d j-jn n2 pp-f j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 23
326 in our buildings, in our furniture, in our retinues, in our dispores, in our recreations, in our society, in our Mariages, in other things: in our buildings, in our furniture, in our retinues, in our dispores, in our recreations, in our society, in our Marriages, in other things: p-acp po12 n2, p-acp po12 n1, p-acp po12 n2, p-acp po12 n2, p-acp po12 n2, p-acp po12 n1, p-acp po12 n2, p-acp j-jn n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 23
327 wee ought as well to consider, what in Christian sobriety is meete for vs to doe; we ought as well to Consider, what in Christian sobriety is meet for us to do; pns12 vmd p-acp av pc-acp vvi, r-crq p-acp njp n1 vbz j p-acp pno12 pc-acp vdi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 24
328 as what in Christian liberty may bee done. Scarce is there any one thing, wherein the Diuell putteth s•urres vpon vs more frequently, as what in Christian liberty may be done. Scarce is there any one thing, wherein the devil putteth s•urres upon us more frequently, c-acp r-crq p-acp njp n1 vmb vbi vdn. j vbz a-acp d crd n1, c-crq dt n1 vvz n2 p-acp pno12 dc av-j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 24
329 yea & more dangerously too, (because vnsuspected:) then in this very thing, in making vs take the vttermost of our freedome in the vse of indifferent things. It therefore concerneth vs so much the more, to keepe a sober watch ouer our selues and soules, in the vse of Gods good Creatures: yea & more dangerously too, (Because unsuspected:) then in this very thing, in making us take the uttermost of our freedom in the use of indifferent things. It Therefore concerns us so much the more, to keep a Sobrium watch over our selves and Souls, in the use of God's good Creatures: uh cc dc av-j av, (c-acp j:) av p-acp d j n1, p-acp vvg pno12 vvi dt j pp-f po12 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2. pn31 av vvz pno12 av av-d dt av-dc, pc-acp vvi dt j n1 p-acp po12 n2 cc n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 j n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 24
330 lest otherwise, vnder the fayre title and habite of Christian liberty, we yeeld our selues ouer to a carnall licenciousnesse. The Fift Position. A• Sobriety: lest otherwise, under the fair title and habit of Christian liberty, we yield our selves over to a carnal licentiousness. The Fift Position. A• Sobriety: cs av, p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f njp n1, pns12 vvb po12 n2 a-acp p-acp dt j n1. dt ord n1. np1 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 24
331 so Charity also may, and ought to restraine vs in the outward exercise of our Christian liberty. so Charity also may, and ought to restrain us in the outward exercise of our Christian liberty. av n1 av vmb, cc pi pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po12 np1 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 24
332 Charity, I say, both to our selues, and others. First, to our selues: for regular charity beginneth there. Charity, I say, both to our selves, and Others. First, to our selves: for regular charity begins there. n1, pns11 vvb, av-d p-acp po12 n2, cc n2-jn. ord, pc-acp po12 n2: p-acp j n1 vvz a-acp. (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 24
333 If we are to cut off our right hand, and to plucke out our right eye, and to cast them both from vs, when they offend vs: If we Are to Cut off our right hand, and to pluck out our right eye, and to cast them both from us, when they offend us: cs pns12 vbr p-acp vvn a-acp po12 j-jn n1, cc pc-acp vvi av po12 j-jn n1, cc pc-acp vvi pno32 d p-acp pno12, c-crq pns32 vvb pno12: (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 24
334 much more then ought we to deny our selues the vse of such outward lawfull things, much more then ought we to deny our selves the use of such outward lawful things, d av-dc cs vmd pns12 pc-acp vvi po12 n2 dt n1 pp-f d j j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 24
335 as by experience we haue found, or haue otherwise cause to suspect to be hurtfull eyther for our bodies, or soules. So a man may, as by experience we have found, or have otherwise cause to suspect to be hurtful either for our bodies, or Souls. So a man may, c-acp p-acp n1 pns12 vhb vvn, cc vhb av n1 pc-acp vvi pc-acp vbi j av-d p-acp po12 n2, cc n2. av dt n1 vmb, (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 24
336 and should refraine from meates, which may endanger his bodily health: and should refrain from Meats, which may endanger his bodily health: cc vmd vvi p-acp n2, r-crq vmb vvi po31 j n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 24
337 But how much more then from euery thing, that may endanger the health of his soule? If thou findest thy selfe enflamed with lust, by dancing; But how much more then from every thing, that may endanger the health of his soul? If thou Findest thy self inflamed with lust, by dancing; cc-acp c-crq av-d av-dc cs p-acp d n1, cst vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1? cs pns21 vv2 po21 n1 vvn p-acp n1, p-acp vvg; (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 24
338 if enraged with choler, by game: if enraged with choler, by game: cs vvn p-acp n1, p-acp n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 24
339 if tempted to couetousnes, pride, vncleannes, superstition, cruelty, any sinne, by occasion of any of the Creatures: if tempted to covetousness, pride, uncleanness, Superstition, cruelty, any sin, by occasion of any of the Creatures: cs vvn p-acp n1, n1, n1, n1, n1, d n1, p-acp n1 pp-f d pp-f dt n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 24
340 it is better for thee, to make a couenant with thine eyes, and eares, and hands, and sences, (so farre as thy condition and Calling will warrant thee,) not to haue any thing to doe with such things: it is better for thee, to make a Covenant with thine eyes, and ears, and hands, and Senses, (so Far as thy condition and Calling will warrant thee,) not to have any thing to do with such things: pn31 vbz jc p-acp pno21, pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp po21 n2, cc n2, cc n2, cc n2, (av av-j c-acp po21 n1 cc vvg vmb vvi pno21,) xx pc-acp vhi d n1 pc-acp vdi p-acp d n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 24
341 then by satisfying them therewith, cast both thy selfe and them into Hell. Better, by our voluntary abstinence, to depart with some of our liberty vnto the Creatures: then by satisfying them therewith, cast both thy self and them into Hell. Better, by our voluntary abstinence, to depart with Some of our liberty unto the Creatures: av p-acp vvg pno32 av, vvd d po21 n1 cc pno32 p-acp n1. j, p-acp po12 j-jn n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp d pp-f po12 n1 p-acp dt n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 24
342 then by our voluntary transgession forfeit all and become the Diuels captiues. then by our voluntary Transgression forfeit all and become the Devils captives. av p-acp po12 j-jn n1 j-jn d cc vvi dt ng1 n2-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 35
343 But Charity, though it begin at home, yet it will abroad: and not resting at our selues, reacheth to our brethren also: But Charity, though it begin At home, yet it will abroad: and not resting At our selves, reaches to our brothers also: p-acp n1, cs pn31 vvb p-acp n1-an, av pn31 vmb av: cc xx vvg p-acp po12 n2, vvz p-acp po12 n2 av: (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 35
344 of whom we are to haue a due regard in our vse of the creatures. An argument, wherein St. Paul often enlargeth himselfe: of whom we Are to have a due regard in our use of the creatures. an argument, wherein Saint Paul often enlarges himself: pp-f r-crq pns12 vbr pc-acp vhi dt j-jn n1 p-acp po12 n1 pp-f dt n2. dt n1, c-crq n1 np1 av vvz px31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 35
345 as in Rom. 14. and 1. Cor. 8. the whole Chapters throughout, and in a great part of 1. Cor. 10. The resolution euery where is, that all things be done to edification: as in Rom. 14. and 1. Cor. 8. the Whole Chapters throughout, and in a great part of 1. Cor. 10. The resolution every where is, that all things be done to edification: c-acp p-acp np1 crd cc crd np1 crd dt n-jn n2 a-acp, cc p-acp dt j n1 pp-f crd np1 crd dt n1 d q-crq vbz, cst d n2 vbb vdn p-acp n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 35
346 that things lawfull become inexpedient, when they offend rather, then edifie: that though all things indeed are pure, that things lawful become inexpedient, when they offend rather, then edify: that though all things indeed Are pure, cst n2 j vvn j, c-crq pns32 vvb av-c, cs vvi: cst cs d n2 av vbr j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 35
347 yet it is euill for that man which vseth them with offence: yet it is evil for that man which uses them with offence: av pn31 vbz j-jn p-acp d n1 r-crq vvz pno32 p-acp n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 35
348 that albeit flesh and wine and other things be lawfull, yet it is good neyther to eate flesh, that albeit Flesh and wine and other things be lawful, yet it is good neither to eat Flesh, cst cs n1 cc n1 cc j-jn n2 vbb j, av pn31 vbz j av-dx pc-acp vvi n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 35
349 nor to drinke wine, nor to doe any thing, whereby a mans brother stumbleth, or is offended, or is made weake. nor to drink wine, nor to do any thing, whereby a men brother stumbleth, or is offended, or is made weak. ccx pc-acp vvi n1, ccx pc-acp vdi d n1, c-crq dt ng1 n1 vvz, cc vbz vvn, cc vbz vvn j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 35
350 Hitherto appertaineth that great and difficult common-place of scandall, so much debated and disputed of by Diuines. Hitherto appertaineth that great and difficult commonplace of scandal, so much debated and disputed of by Divines. av vvz d j cc j n1 pp-f n1, av av-d vvn cc vvn pp-f p-acp n2-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 35
351 The Questions and Cases are manifold; The Questions and Cases Are manifold; dt n2 cc n2 vbr j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 35
352 not now to bee rehearsed, much lesse resolued, in particular: But the Position is plaine in the generall, that in case of Scandall, for our weake brothers sake, we may, not now to be rehearsed, much less resolved, in particular: But the Position is plain in the general, that in case of Scandal, for our weak Brother's sake, we may, xx av pc-acp vbi vvn, av-d av-dc vvn, p-acp j: p-acp dt n1 vbz j p-acp dt n1, cst p-acp n1 pp-f n1, p-acp po12 j ng1 n1, pns12 vmb, (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 35
353 and sometimes ought, to abridge our selues of some part of our lawfull Libertie. Besides these two, Sobrietie and Charity ; and sometime ought, to abridge our selves of Some part of our lawful Liberty. Beside these two, Sobriety and Charity; cc av vmd, pc-acp vvi po12 n2 pp-f d n1 pp-f po12 j n1. p-acp d crd, n1 cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 35
354 there is yet one restraint more, which ariseth from the duty wee owe to our Superiours, there is yet one restraint more, which arises from the duty we owe to our Superiors, pc-acp vbz av crd n1 av-dc, r-crq vvz p-acp dt n1 pns12 vvb p-acp po12 n2-jn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 35
355 and from the bond of Ciuill obedience: which if it had beene by all men as freely admitted, and from the bound of Civil Obedience: which if it had been by all men as freely admitted, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1: r-crq cs pn31 vhd vbn p-acp d n2 c-acp av-j vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 35
356 as there is just cause it should, how happy had it beene for the peace of this Church? Concerning it, let this be our Sixth Position. The determination of Superiours may and ought to restraine vs in the outward exercise of our Christian liberty. as there is just cause it should, how happy had it been for the peace of this Church? Concerning it, let this be our Sixth Position. The determination of Superiors may and ought to restrain us in the outward exercise of our Christian liberty. c-acp pc-acp vbz j n1 pn31 vmd, c-crq j vhd pn31 vbn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1? vvg pn31, vvb d vbb po12 ord n1. dt n1 pp-f n2-jn vmb cc pi pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po12 np1 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 35
357 We must submit our selues to euery ordinance of man, saith Saint Peter, 1. Pet. 2.13. and it is necessary we should doe so: We must submit our selves to every Ordinance of man, Says Saint Peter, 1. Pet. 2.13. and it is necessary we should do so: pns12 vmb vvb po12 n2 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, vvz n1 np1, crd np1 crd. cc pn31 vbz j pns12 vmd vdi av: (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 35
358 for so is the will of God, vers. 15. Neither is it against Christian liberty if wee doe so; for so is the will of God, vers. 15. Neither is it against Christian liberty if we do so; c-acp av vbz dt n1 pp-f np1, fw-la. crd av-d vbz pn31 p-acp njp n1 cs pns12 vdb av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 26
359 for we are still as free as before: for we Are still as free as before: c-acp pns12 vbr av p-acp j c-acp a-acp: (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 26
360 rather if we doe not so, we abuse our liberty for a cloake of maliciousnesse, as it followeth there, vers. 16. And St. Paul telleth vs we must need• be subiect not onely for feare, because the Magistrate carrieth not the Sword in vaine, rather if we do not so, we abuse our liberty for a cloak of maliciousness, as it follows there, vers. 16. And Saint Paul Telleth us we must need• be Subject not only for Fear, Because the Magistrate Carrieth not the Sword in vain, av-c cs pns12 vdb xx av, pns12 vvi po12 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, c-acp pn31 vvz a-acp, fw-la. crd cc n1 np1 vvz pno12 pns12 vmb n1 vbi j-jn xx av-j p-acp n1, p-acp dt n1 vvz xx dt n1 p-acp j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 26
361 but also for conscience sake, because the powers that are ordained of God. but also for conscience sake, Because the Powers that Are ordained of God. cc-acp av c-acp n1 n1, c-acp dt n2 cst vbr vvn pp-f np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 26
362 This duty, so fully pressed and so vniformely by these two grand Apostles, is most apparant in priuate societies. In a family, the master or Pater familias, who is a kind of petty Monarch there, hath authority to prescribe to his children and seruants in the vse of those indifferent things; This duty, so Fully pressed and so uniformly by these two grand Apostles, is most apparent in private societies. In a family, the master or Pater familias, who is a kind of Petty Monarch there, hath Authority to prescribe to his children and Servants in the use of those indifferent things; d n1, av av-j vvn cc av av-j p-acp d crd j n2, vbz av-ds j p-acp j n2. p-acp dt n1, dt n1 cc fw-la av, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f j n1 a-acp, vhz n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 26
363 whereto yet they, as Christians, haue as much libertie as hee. whereto yet they, as Christians, have as much liberty as he. c-crq av pns32, c-acp np1, vhb p-acp d n1 c-acp pns31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 26
364 The seruant, though he be the Lords free-man, yet is limited in his dyet, lodging, livery, and many other things by his master: and hee is to submit himselfe to his masters appointment in these things, The servant, though he be the lords freeman, yet is limited in his diet, lodging, livery, and many other things by his master: and he is to submit himself to his Masters appointment in these things, dt n1, c-acp pns31 vbb dt n2 n1, av vbz vvn p-acp po31 n1, n1, n1, cc d j-jn n2 p-acp po31 n1: cc pns31 vbz p-acp vvb px31 p-acp po31 ng1 n1 p-acp d n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 26
365 though perhaps in his private affection he had rather his master had appointed otherwise, and perhaps withall in his priuate judgement doth verily thinke it fitter his Master should appoint otherwise. though perhaps in his private affection he had rather his master had appointed otherwise, and perhaps withal in his private judgement does verily think it fitter his Master should appoint otherwise. cs av p-acp po31 j n1 pns31 vhd av-c po31 n1 vhd vvn av, cc av av p-acp po31 j-jn n1 vdz av-j vvi pn31 n1 po31 n1 vmd vvi av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 26
366 If any man vnder colour of Christian liberty shall teach otherwise, and exempt seruants from the obedience of their Masters in such things: If any man under colour of Christian liberty shall teach otherwise, and exempt Servants from the Obedience of their Masters in such things: cs d n1 p-acp n1 pp-f njp n1 vmb vvb av, cc j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 p-acp d n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 26
367 St. Paul in a holy indignation inueigheth against such a man, not without some bitternesse, in the last Chapter of this Epistle, Saint Paul in a holy Indignation inveigheth against such a man, not without Some bitterness, in the last Chapter of this Epistle, n1 np1 p-acp dt j n1 vvz p-acp d dt n1, xx p-acp d n1, p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 26
368 as one that is proud, and knoweth nothing as hee should doe, but doateth about questions and strife of words, &c. vers. 3.5. Now looke what power the Master hath ouer his seruants for the ordering of his family ; as one that is proud, and Knoweth nothing as he should do, but doteth about questions and strife of words, etc. vers. 3.5. Now look what power the Master hath over his Servants for the ordering of his family; c-acp pi cst vbz j, cc vvz pix p-acp pns31 vmd vdi, p-acp vvz p-acp n2 cc n1 pp-f n2, av zz. crd. av vvi r-crq n1 dt n1 vhz p-acp po31 n2 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po31 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 26
369 no doubt the same at the least, if not much more, hath the supreame Magistrate ouer his subiects, for the peaceable ordering of the Common-wealth: the Magistrate being Pater Patria, as the Master is Pater familias. Whosoever then shall interpret the determinations of Magistrates in the vse of the Creatures to be contrary to the liberty of a Christian: no doubt the same At the least, if not much more, hath the supreme Magistrate over his Subjects, for the peaceable ordering of the Commonwealth: the Magistrate being Pater Patria, as the Master is Pater familias. Whosoever then shall interpret the determinations of Magistrates in the use of the Creatures to be contrary to the liberty of a Christian: dx n1 dt d p-acp dt ds, cs xx av-d av-dc, vhz dt j n1 p-acp po31 n2-jn, p-acp dt j n-vvg pp-f dt n1: dt n1 vbg fw-la fw-la, p-acp dt n1 vbz np1 av. c-crq av vmb vvi dt n2 pp-f n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pc-acp vbi j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt njp: (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 27
370 or vnder that colour shall exempt inferiours from their obedience to such determinations, he must blame St. Paul ; or under that colour shall exempt inferiors from their Obedience to such determinations, he must blame Saint Paul; cc p-acp d n1 vmb vvi n2-jn p-acp po32 n1 p-acp d n2, pns31 vmb vvi n1 np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 27
371 nay, he must blame the Holy Ghost, and not vs, if he heare from vs that he is proud, and knoweth nothing, nay, he must blame the Holy Ghost, and not us, if he hear from us that he is proud, and Knoweth nothing, uh-x, pns31 vmb vvi dt j n1, cc xx pno12, cs pns31 vvb p-acp pno12 cst pns31 vbz j, cc vvz pix, (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 27
372 and d•ateth about vnprofitable questions. Surely, but that experience sheweth vs it hath beene so, and the Scriptures haue foretould vs that it should be so: and d•ateth about unprofitable questions. Surely, but that experience shows us it hath been so, and the Scriptures have foretold us that it should be so: cc vvz p-acp j n2. av-j, cc-acp cst n1 vvz pno12 pn31 vhz vbn av, cc dt n2 vhb vvd pno12 d pn31 vmd vbi av: (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 27
373 that there should bee differences, and sidings, and part-takings in the Church: that there should be differences, and sidings, and part-takings in the Church: cst a-acp vmd vbi n2, cc n2, cc j p-acp dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 27
374 a man would wonder how it should ever sinke into the hearts and heads of sober vnderstanding men, to deny eyther the power in Superiours to ordaine, or the necessity in Inferiours to obey Lawes and constitutions, a man would wonder how it should ever sink into the hearts and Heads of Sobrium understanding men, to deny either the power in Superiors to ordain, or the necessity in Inferiors to obey Laws and constitutions, dt n1 vmd vvi c-crq pn31 vmd av vvi p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f j vvg n2, pc-acp vvi d dt n1 p-acp n2-jn p-acp vvb, cc dt n1 p-acp n2-jn p-acp vvb n2 cc n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 27
375 so restraining vs in the vse of the Creatures. Neyther let any man cherish his ignorance herein: so restraining us in the use of the Creatures. Neither let any man cherish his ignorance herein: av vvg pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2. av-dx vvd d n1 vvi po31 n1 av: (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 27
376 by conceipting, as if there were some difference to be made betweene Ciuill and Ecclesiasticall things, and Lawes and Persons in this behalfe. by conceipting, as if there were Some difference to be made between Civil and Ecclesiastical things, and Laws and Persons in this behalf. p-acp vvg, c-acp cs pc-acp vbdr d n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp j cc j n2, cc n2 cc n2 p-acp d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 27
377 The truth is, our liberty is equall in both: The truth is, our liberty is equal in both: dt n1 vbz, po12 n1 vbz j-jn p-acp d: (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 27
378 the power of Superiours for restraint equall in both, and the necessity of obedience in Inferiours equall in both. the power of Superiors for restraint equal in both, and the necessity of Obedience in Inferiors equal in both. dt n1 pp-f n2-jn p-acp n1 j-jn p-acp d, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n2-jn vvb p-acp d. (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 27
379 No man hath yet beene able to shew, nor I thinke euer shal be, a reall and substantiall difference indeed betweene them, to make an inequality. No man hath yet been able to show, nor I think ever shall be, a real and substantial difference indeed between them, to make an inequality. dx n1 vhz av vbn j pc-acp vvi, ccx pns11 vvb av vmb vbi, dt j cc j n1 av p-acp pno32, pc-acp vvi dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 27
380 But that still, as ciuill Magistrates haue sometimes, for just politique respects, prohibited some trades, and manufactures, and commodities, and enioyned othersome, and done well in both: But that still, as civil Magistrates have sometime, for just politic respects, prohibited Some trades, and manufactures, and commodities, and enjoined Othersome, and done well in both: p-acp cst av, c-acp j n2 vhb av, c-acp av j n2, vvn d n2, cc n2, cc n2, cc vvd j, cc vdn av p-acp d: (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 27
381 so Church-gouernours may vpon good considerations, say it bee but for order and vniformities sake, prescribe the times, places, vestments, gestures, and other Ceremoniall circumstances to bee vsed in Ecclesisticall Offices and assemblies. so Church governors may upon good considerations, say it be but for order and Uniformities sake, prescribe the times, places, vestments, gestures, and other Ceremonial Circumstances to be used in Ecclesiastical Offices and assemblies. av n2 vmb p-acp j n2, vvb pn31 vbi cc-acp p-acp n1 cc n2 n1, vvb dt n2, n2, n2, n2, cc j-jn j n2 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp j n2 cc n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 27
382 As the Apostles in the first Councell holden at Ierusalem in Act. 15. layd vpon the Churches of the Gentiles for a time, a restraint from the eating of Blood, and things sacrificed to Idols, and strangled. As the Apostles in the First Council held At Ierusalem in Act. 15. laid upon the Churches of the Gentiles for a time, a restraint from the eating of Blood, and things sacrificed to Idols, and strangled. p-acp dt n2 p-acp dt ord n1 vvn p-acp np1 p-acp n1 crd vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n2-j p-acp dt n1, dt n1 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f n1, cc n2 vvn p-acp n2, cc vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 27
383 Thus we see our Christian liberty vnto the Creatures may without preiudice admit of some restraints in the outward exercise of it: Thus we see our Christian liberty unto the Creatures may without prejudice admit of Some restraints in the outward exercise of it: av pns12 vvb po12 np1 n1 p-acp dt n2 vmb p-acp n1 vvi pp-f d n2 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f pn31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 28
384 and namely from the three respects, of Christian Sobrietie, of Christian Charity, and of Christian Duty and Obedience. and namely from the three respects, of Christian Sobriety, of Christian Charity, and of Christian Duty and obedience. cc av p-acp dt crd n2, pp-f njp n1, pp-f np1 n1, cc pp-f np1 n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 28
385 But now in the comparing of these together; But now in the comparing of these together; p-acp av p-acp dt vvg pp-f d av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 28
386 when there seemeth to be a repugnancy betweene one and another of them, there may be some difficulty: when there seems to be a repugnancy between one and Another of them, there may be Some difficulty: c-crq a-acp vvz pc-acp vbi dt n1 p-acp crd cc n-jn pp-f pno32, pc-acp vmb vbi d n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 28
387 and the greatest difficultie, and which hath bred most trouble, is in comparing the cases of Scandall and Disobedience together, and the greatest difficulty, and which hath bred most trouble, is in comparing the cases of Scandal and Disobedience together, cc dt js n1, cc r-crq vhz vvn ds n1, vbz p-acp vvg dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 28
388 when their seemeth to be a repugnancy betweene Charity and Dutie. As for example. when their seems to be a repugnancy between Charity and Duty. As for Exampl. c-crq po32 vvz pc-acp vbi dt n1 p-acp n1 cc n1. c-acp p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 28
389 Suppose in a thing which simply and in it selfe wee may lawfully according to the Liberty wee haue in Christ, either vse or forbeare; Suppose in a thing which simply and in it self we may lawfully according to the Liberty we have in christ, either use or forbear; vvb p-acp dt n1 r-crq av-j cc p-acp pn31 n1 pns12 vmb av-j vvg p-acp dt n1 pns12 vhb p-acp np1, d n1 cc vvi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 28
390 Charity seemeth to lay restraint vpon vs one way, our weake brother expecting we should forbeare, Charity seems to lay restraint upon us one Way, our weak brother expecting we should forbear, n1 vvz pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp pno12 crd n1, po12 j n1 vvg pns12 vmd vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 28
391 and Duty a quite contrary way. Authoritie requiring the vse: and Duty a quite contrary Way. authority requiring the use: cc n1 dt av j-jn n1. n1 vvg dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 28
392 in such a case what are we to doe? It is against Charity to offend a brother; in such a case what Are we to do? It is against Charity to offend a brother; p-acp d dt n1 q-crq vbr pns12 pc-acp vdi? pn31 vbz p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 28
393 and it is against Duty, to disobey a superiour. And yet something must be done: and it is against Duty, to disobey a superior. And yet something must be done: cc pn31 vbz p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi dt j-jn. cc av pi vmb vbi vdn: (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 28
394 eyther we must vse, or not vse; forbeare, or not forbeare. For the vntying of this knot, (which, either we must use, or not use; forbear, or not forbear. For the untying of this knot, (which, av-d pns12 vmb vvi, cc xx vvi; vvb, cc xx vvi. p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f d n1, (r-crq, (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 28
395 if we will but lay things rightly together, hath not in it so much hardnesse as it seemeth to haue;) let this be our seuenth Position. In the vse of the Creatures, if we will but lay things rightly together, hath not in it so much hardness as it seems to have;) let this be our Seventh Position. In the use of the Creatures, cs pns12 vmb cc-acp vvi n2 av-jn av, vhz xx p-acp pn31 av av-d n1 c-acp pn31 vvz pc-acp vhi;) vvb d vbb po12 ord n1. p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 28
396 and all indifferent things, we ought to beare a greater regard to our publique Gouernours, then to our Priuate Brethren ; and all indifferent things, we ought to bear a greater regard to our public Governors, then to our Private Brothers; cc d j n2, pns12 vmd pc-acp vvi dt jc n1 p-acp po12 j n2, av p-acp po12 j n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 28
397 and bee more carefull to obey them, then to satisfy these, if the same course will not in some mediocritie satisfie both. and be more careful to obey them, then to satisfy these, if the same course will not in Some mediocrity satisfy both. cc vbi av-dc j p-acp vvb pno32, av p-acp vvb d, cs dt d n1 vmb xx p-acp d n1 vvi d. (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 28
398 Alas, that our Brethren who are contrary minded, would but with the spirit of Sobrietie admit common Reason to be vmpire in this case: Alas, that our Brothers who Are contrary minded, would but with the Spirit of Sobriety admit Common Reason to be umpire in this case: np1, cst po12 n2 r-crq vbr j-jn vvn, vmd cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vvb j n1 pc-acp vbi n1 p-acp d n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 28
399 Alas, that they would but consider, what a world of Contradictions would follow vpon the contrary Opinion, and what a world of Confusions vpon the contrary practise. Say what can be said, in the behalfe of a Brother : Alas, that they would but Consider, what a world of Contradictions would follow upon the contrary Opinion, and what a world of Confusions upon the contrary practise. Say what can be said, in the behalf of a Brother: uh, cst pns32 vmd p-acp vvi, q-crq dt n1 pp-f n2 vmd vvi p-acp dt j-jn n1, cc q-crq dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp dt j-jn vvi. vvb r-crq vmb vbi vvn, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 28
400 all the same, and more may bee faid for a Gouernour. For a Gouernour is a Brother too, and something more: all the same, and more may be faid for a Governor. For a Governor is a Brother too, and something more: d dt d, cc dc vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1. p-acp dt n1 vbz dt n1 av, cc pi dc: (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 29
401 and Duty is Charity too, and something more. and Duty is Charity too, and something more. cc n1 vbz n1 av, cc pi dc. (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 29
402 If then I may not offend my Brother, then certainly not my Gouernour: because he is my Brother too, being a man, and a Christian, as well as the other is. If then I may not offend my Brother, then Certainly not my Governor: Because he is my Brother too, being a man, and a Christian, as well as the other is. cs av pns11 vmb xx vvi po11 n1, av av-j xx po11 n1: c-acp pns31 vbz po11 n1 av, vbg dt n1, cc dt njp, a-acp av c-acp dt n-jn vbz. (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 29
403 And the same Charity, that bindeth me to satisfie another Brother, equally bindeth mee to satisfie this. So that, And the same Charity, that binds me to satisfy Another Brother, equally binds me to satisfy this. So that, cc dt d n1, cst vvz pno11 pc-acp vvi j-jn n1, av-jn vvz pno11 pc-acp vvi d. av cst, (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 29
404 if we goe no farther, but euen to the common bond of Charity, and relation of Brotherhood : if we go no farther, but even to the Common bound of Charity, and Relation of Brotherhood: cs pns12 vvb av-dx av-jc, cc-acp av-j p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 pp-f n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 29
405 that maketh them equall at the least: that makes them equal At the least: cst vvz pno32 j-jn p-acp dt ds: (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 29
406 and therefore no reason, why I should satisfie one that is but a Priuate Brother: rather then the publique Magistrate, who (that publique respect set aside) is my Brother also. and Therefore no reason, why I should satisfy one that is but a Private Brother: rather then the public Magistrate, who (that public respect Set aside) is my Brother also. cc av dx n1, c-crq pns11 vmd vvi pi cst vbz p-acp dt j n1: av-c cs dt j n1, r-crq (cst j n1 vvd av) vbz po11 n1 av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 29
407 When the scales hang thus euen: When the scales hang thus even: c-crq dt n2 vvb av av-j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 29
408 shall not the accession of Magistracie to common Brotherhood in him, and of Duty to common Charity in mee, be enough to cast it cleare for the Magistrate? Shall a seruant in a family, rather then offend his fellow-seruant, disobey his Master? And is not a double scandall against Charity and Duty both, (for Duty implyeth Charity,) greater then a single scandall against Charity alone? If priuate men will bee offended at our Obedience to publique Gouernours: we can but be sorry for it: shall not the accession of Magistracy to Common Brotherhood in him, and of Duty to Common Charity in me, be enough to cast it clear for the Magistrate? Shall a servant in a family, rather then offend his Fellow servant, disobey his Master? And is not a double scandal against Charity and Duty both, (for Duty Implies Charity,) greater then a single scandal against Charity alone? If private men will be offended At our obedience to public Governors: we can but be sorry for it: vmb xx dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp j n1 p-acp pno31, cc pp-f n1 p-acp j n1 p-acp pno11, vbb d pc-acp vvi pn31 j p-acp dt n1? vmb dt n1 p-acp dt n1, av-c cs vvb po31 n1, vvi po31 n1? cc vbz xx dt j-jn n1 p-acp n1 cc n1 av-d, (p-acp n1 vvz n1,) jc av dt j n1 p-acp n1 j? cs j n2 vmb vbi vvn p-acp po12 n1 p-acp j n2: pns12 vmb p-acp vbi j p-acp pn31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 29
409 Wee may not redeeme their offence by our disobedience. Hee that taketh offence, where none is giuen, sustaineth a double person; we may not Redeem their offence by our disobedience. He that Takes offence, where none is given, sustaineth a double person; pns12 vmb xx vvi po32 n1 p-acp po12 n1. pns31 cst vvz n1, c-crq pix vbz vvn, vvz dt j-jn n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 29
410 and must answere for it, both as the giuer and the taker. If offence be taken at vs, there is no woe to vs for it, and must answer for it, both as the giver and the taker. If offence be taken At us, there is no woe to us for it, cc vmb vvi p-acp pn31, d c-acp dt n1 cc dt n1. cs n1 vbb vvn p-acp pno12, pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp pn31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 29
411 if it doe not come by vs: Woe to the man by whom the offence commeth: if it do not come by us: Woe to the man by whom the offence comes: cs pn31 vdb xx vvi p-acp pno12: n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp ro-crq dt n1 vvz: (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 29
412 and it doth not come by vs, if wee doe but what is our duty to doe. and it does not come by us, if we do but what is our duty to do. cc pn31 vdz xx vvi p-acp pno12, cs pns12 vdb p-acp r-crq vbz po12 n1 pc-acp vdi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 29
413 The Rule is certaine and equitable; The respect of private scandall ceaseth, where lawfull authority determineth our liberty: The Rule is certain and equitable; The respect of private scandal ceases, where lawful Authority determineth our liberty: dt n1 vbz j cc j; dt n1 pp-f j n1 vvz, c-crq j n1 vvz po12 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 29
414 and that restraint which proceedeth from speciall Duty, is of superiour reason to that which proceedeth but from Common Charity. and that restraint which Proceedeth from special Duty, is of superior reason to that which Proceedeth but from Common Charity. cc d n1 r-crq vvz p-acp j n1, vbz pp-f j-jn n1 p-acp d r-crq vvz cc-acp p-acp j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 29
415 Three Moderatours then of our Christian liberty to the Creatures we are to allow off; Three Moderators then of our Christian liberty to the Creatures we Are to allow off; crd n2 av pp-f po12 np1 n1 p-acp dt n2 pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi a-acp; (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 30
416 Sobrietie, Charity, and Duty ▪ vnto euery of which a just regard ought to be had. Sobriety, Charity, and Duty ▪ unto every of which a just regard ought to be had. n1, n1, cc n1 ▪ p-acp d pp-f r-crq dt j n1 vmd pc-acp vbi vhn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 30
417 Neither neede we feare, if we suffer Sobrietie on one side, and Charity on another, Neither need we Fear, if we suffer Sobriety on one side, and Charity on Another, av-d n1 pns12 vvb, cs pns12 vvb n1 p-acp crd n1, cc n1 p-acp n-jn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 30
418 and Duty on a third, thus to abridge vs in the vse of our Christian liberty ; and Duty on a third, thus to abridge us in the use of our Christian liberty; cc n1 p-acp dt ord, av pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 np1 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 30
419 that by little and little it may be at length so pared away among them, that there may bee little or nothing left of it. To remoue this suspition; that by little and little it may be At length so pared away among them, that there may be little or nothing left of it. To remove this suspicion; cst p-acp j cc av-j pn31 vmb vbi p-acp n1 av vvn av p-acp pno32, cst a-acp vmb vbi j cc pix vvd pp-f pn31. p-acp vvi d n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 30
420 let this be our Eighth and last Position. No respect whatsoeuer can, or ought to diminish the inward freedome of the conscience to any of the Creatures. let this be our Eighth and last Position. No respect whatsoever can, or ought to diminish the inward freedom of the conscience to any of the Creatures. vvb d vbb po12 ord cc ord n1. dx n1 r-crq vmb, cc pi pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp d pp-f dt n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 30
421 And this inward freedome is it, wherein especially consisteth our Christian liberty to the Creature. This freedome we are all bound to maintaine to the vtmost of our powers; And this inward freedom is it, wherein especially Consisteth our Christian liberty to the Creature. This freedom we Are all bound to maintain to the utmost of our Powers; cc d j n1 vbz pn31, c-crq av-j vvz po12 np1 n1 p-acp dt n1. d n1 pns12 vbr d vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j pp-f po12 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 30
422 and not to suffer our selues to be made the seruants of men, (otherwife then in seruing one anoth•r by loue:) but to stand fast in the liberty wherein Christ hath set vs free. and not to suffer our selves to be made the Servants of men, (otherwife then in serving one anoth•r by love:) but to stand fast in the liberty wherein christ hath Set us free. cc xx pc-acp vvi po12 n2 pc-acp vbi vvn dt n2 pp-f n2, (n1 av p-acp vvg crd n1 p-acp n1:) p-acp p-acp vvb av-j p-acp dt n1 c-crq np1 vhz vvn pno12 j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 30
423 Now this Liberty consisteth in a certaine resolution of judgement, and a certaine perswasion of •onscience arising thence, that all the creatures of God are in themselues lawfull, Now this Liberty Consisteth in a certain resolution of judgement, and a certain persuasion of •onscience arising thence, that all the creatures of God Are in themselves lawful, av d n1 vvz p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, cc dt j n1 pp-f n1 vvg av, cst d dt n2 pp-f np1 vbr p-acp px32 j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 30
424 and free for vs either to vse, or refuse, as wee shall see it expedient for vs: and free for us either to use, or refuse, as we shall see it expedient for us: cc j p-acp pno12 d pc-acp vvi, cc vvi, c-acp pns12 vmb vvi pn31 j p-acp pno12: (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 30
425 and that neither the vse not the •orbearance of them, doth of it selfe either com•tend or discommend vs vnto God; and that neither the use not the •orbearance of them, does of it self either com•tend or discommend us unto God; cc cst dx dt vvb xx dt n1 pp-f pno32, vdz pp-f pn31 n1 av-d vvb cc vvb pno12 p-acp np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 30
426 or any way either please him as a part of his worship, or offend him as transgression of his Law. or any Way either please him as a part of his worship, or offend him as Transgression of his Law. cc d n1 d vvb pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 vvi, cc vvb pno31 p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 30
427 The Kingdome of God is not meate and drinke, saith Saint Paul: neither of wee 〈 ◊ 〉, are wo••he better; The Kingdom of God is not meat and drink, Says Saint Paul: neither of we 〈 ◊ 〉, Are wo••he better; dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz xx n1 cc vvi, vvz n1 np1: dx pp-f pns12 〈 sy 〉, vbr av j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 30
428 neither the worse if wee doe not eate ; nor on the contrary. Now here is the wickednesse, and the vsurpation of the High Priest of foure ; neither the Worse if we do not eat; nor on the contrary. Now Here is the wickedness, and the usurpation of the High Priest of foure; av-dx dt jc cs pns12 vdb xx vvi; ccx p-acp dt n-jn. av av vbz dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f crd; (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 30
429 that he challengeth to himselfe a spirituall power ouer the consciences of men, which is the greatest tyranny that euer was, that he Challengeth to himself a spiritual power over the Consciences of men, which is the greatest tyranny that ever was, cst pns31 vvz p-acp px31 dt j n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, r-crq vbz dt js n1 cst av vbds, (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 30
430 or can be exercised in the world: laying impuri•y vpon the things he forbiddeth; and anno•ing operatiue holinesse, and power both satisfactory, and meritorious, to the things hee inioyneth. or can be exercised in the world: laying impuri•y upon the things he forbiddeth; and anno•ing operative holiness, and power both satisfactory, and meritorious, to the things he enjoin. cc vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1: vvg j p-acp dt n2 pns31 vvz; cc vvg j-jn n1, cc n1 d j, cc j, p-acp dt n2 pns31 vvb. (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 30
431 Which vsurpation, whosoeuer hateth not in him with a perfect hatred: Which usurpation, whosoever hates not in him with a perfect hatred: r-crq n1, r-crq vvz xx p-acp pno31 p-acp dt j n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 31
432 is justly vnworthy of, and shamefully vnthankefull for, that liberty and freedome, which the blessed Sonne of God, hath purchased for his Church. is justly unworthy of, and shamefully unthankful for, that liberty and freedom, which the blessed Son of God, hath purchased for his Church. vbz av-j j pp-f, cc av-j j p-acp, cst n1 cc n1, r-crq dt j-vvn n1 pp-f np1, vhz vvn p-acp po31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 31
433 But this inward freedome once established in our hearts, and our consciences, fully perswaded therof: But this inward freedom once established in our hearts, and our Consciences, Fully persuaded thereof: p-acp d j n1 a-acp vvn p-acp po12 n2, cc po12 n2, av-j vvn av: (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 31
434 let vs thenceforth make no scruple to admit of such just restraints in the outward exercise of it, as Christian Sobrietie, Charitie, and Dutie shall require. let us thenceforth make no scruple to admit of such just restraints in the outward exercise of it, as Christian Sobriety, Charity, and Duty shall require. vvb pno12 av vvi dx n1 pc-acp vvi pp-f d j n2 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f pn31, p-acp njp n1, n1, cc n1 vmb vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 31
435 For wee must know, that the Liberty of a Christian is not in eating, and wearing, and doing, what and when and where and how he list; For we must know, that the Liberty of a Christian is not in eating, and wearing, and doing, what and when and where and how he list; c-acp pns12 vmb vvi, cst dt n1 pp-f dt njp vbz xx p-acp vvg, cc vvg, cc vdg, q-crq cc c-crq cc c-crq cc c-crq pns31 vvd; (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 31
436 but in being assured that it is all one before God, (in the things themselues barely considered,) whether hee eate or not eate, weare or not weare, doe or not doe, this or that, but in being assured that it is all one before God, (in the things themselves barely considered,) whither he eat or not eat, wear or not wear, do or not do, this or that, cc-acp p-acp vbg vvn cst pn31 vbz d pi p-acp np1, (p-acp dt n2 px32 av-j vvn,) cs pns31 vvi cc xx vvi, vvb cc xx vvi, vdb cc xx vdi, d cc d, (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 31
437 and that therefore, as he may vpon iust cause eate, and weare, and doe ; and that Therefore, as he may upon just cause eat, and wear, and do; cc cst av, c-acp pns31 vmb p-acp j n1 vvi, cc vvb, cc vdb; (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 31
438 so he may vpon just cause also refuse to eate, or weare, or doe, this thing or that. so he may upon just cause also refuse to eat, or wear, or do, this thing or that. av pns31 vmb p-acp j n1 av vvi p-acp vvi, cc vvb, cc vdb, d n1 cc d. (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 31
439 Indeed otherwise, if wee well consider it, it were but the empty name of liberty, without the thing : Indeed otherwise, if we well Consider it, it were but the empty name of liberty, without the thing: np1 av, cs pns12 av vvb pn31, pn31 vbdr p-acp dt j vvb pp-f n1, p-acp dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 31
440 for how is it liberty, if a man be determinately bound the one way, and tyed ad alteram partem contradictionis precisely: for how is it liberty, if a man be determinately bound the one Way, and tied and Another partem contradictionis precisely: p-acp q-crq vbz pn31 n1, cs dt n1 vbi av-j vvn dt crd n1, cc vvd cc n1 fw-la fw-la av-j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 31
441 and not left indifferent and equall to either? If then the regards of Sobrietie, Charity, or Duty, doe not require a forbearance, thou knowest euery Creature of God is good, and nothing to bee refused: and not left indifferent and equal to either? If then the regards of Sobriety, Charity, or Duty, do not require a forbearance, thou Knowest every Creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused: cc xx vvn j cc j-jn p-acp d? cs av dt n2 pp-f n1, n1, cc n1, vdb xx vvi dt n1, pns21 vv2 d n1 pp-f np1 vbz j, cc pix pc-acp vbi vvn: (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 31
442 thou hast thy Liberty therefore, and mayest according to that liberty freely vse that Creature. But if any of those former respects require thou shouldest forbeare; thou hast thy Liberty Therefore, and Mayest according to that liberty freely use that Creature. But if any of those former respects require thou Shouldst forbear; pns21 vh2 po21 n1 av, cc vm2 p-acp p-acp d n1 av-j vvb cst n1. p-acp cs d pp-f d j n2 vvb pns21 vmd2 vvi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 31
443 thou knowest that the Creature still is good, and as not to be refused, so not to be imposed: thou hast thy liberty therefore here, thou Knowest that the Creature still is good, and as not to be refused, so not to be imposed: thou hast thy liberty Therefore Here, pns21 vv2 d dt n1 av vbz j, cc c-acp xx pc-acp vbi vvn, av xx pc-acp vbi vvn: pns21 vh2 po21 n1 av av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 31
444 as before, and oughtest according to that liberty, freely to abstaine from that Creature. Both in vsing, and refusing, the Conscience is still free: as before, and Ought according to that liberty, freely to abstain from that Creature. Both in using, and refusing, the Conscience is still free: c-acp a-acp, cc vmd2 p-acp p-acp d n1, av-j p-acp vvb p-acp d n1. av-d p-acp vvg, cc vvg, dt n1 vbz av j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 31
445 and as well the vse as the refusall, and as well the refusall as the vse, doe equally and alike belong to the true libertie of a Christian. and as well the use as the refusal, and as well the refusal as the use, do equally and alike belong to the true liberty of a Christian. cc c-acp av dt vvb p-acp dt n1, cc c-acp av dt n1 p-acp dt n1, vdb av-jn cc av-j vvi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt njp. (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 31
446 We haue seene now, what liberty God hath allowed vs: We have seen now, what liberty God hath allowed us: pns12 vhb vvn av, r-crq n1 np1 vhz vvn pno12: (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 31
447 and therein we may see also his great goodnesse and bounty towards vs, in making such a world of Creatures, and all of them good, [ Euery Creature of God is good ; and therein we may see also his great Goodness and bounty towards us, in making such a world of Creatures, and all of them good, [ Every Creature of God is good; cc av pns12 vmb vvi av po31 j n1 cc n1 p-acp pno12, p-acp vvg d dt n1 pp-f n2, cc d pp-f pno32 j, [ d n1 pp-f np1 vbz j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 32
448 ] & not enuying vs the free vse of any of those good Creatures, [ Nothing to be refused, ]. ] & not envying us the free use of any of those good Creatures, [ Nothing to be refused, ]. ] cc xx vvg pno12 dt j vvi pp-f d pp-f d j n2, [ pix pc-acp vbi vvn, ]. (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 32
449 But where is our Duty, answerable to this Bounty ? Where is our thankefulnes, proportionable to such receipts ? Let vs not reioice too much in the Creatures goodnes, nor glory too much in our freedome thereunto: But where is our Duty, answerable to this Bounty? Where is our thankfulness, proportionable to such receipts? Let us not rejoice too much in the Creatures Goodness, nor glory too much in our freedom thereunto: p-acp q-crq vbz po12 n1, j p-acp d n1? q-crq vbz po12 n1, j p-acp d n2? vvb pno12 xx vvi av av-d p-acp dt n2 n1, ccx n1 av av-d p-acp po12 n1 av: (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 32
450 vnlesse there be in vs, withall, a due care and conscience to performe the Conditio•, which God requireth in lieu thereof; unless there be in us, withal, a due care and conscience to perform the Conditio•, which God requires in lieu thereof; cs pc-acp vbi p-acp pno12, av, dt j-jn n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi dt np1, r-crq np1 vvz p-acp n1 av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 32
451 neither can their goodnes doe vs good; nor our freedome exempt vs from evill. And that condition is, the Dutie of thankesgiuing: expressed in the last clause of the verse, [ If it be receiued with thankesgiuing. neither can their Goodness do us good; nor our freedom exempt us from evil. And that condition is, the Duty of thanksgiving: expressed in the last clause of the verse, [ If it be received with thanksgiving. dx vmb po32 n1 vdb pno12 j; ccx po12 n1 vvb pno12 p-acp j-jn. cc d n1 vbz, dt n1 pp-f n1: vvn p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f dt n1, [ cs pn31 vbb vvn p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 32
452 ] Forget this prouis•: and we vndoe all againe, that we haue hitherto done, and destroy all that we haue already established concerning both the goodnes of the Creature, ] Forget this prouis•: and we undo all again, that we have hitherto done, and destroy all that we have already established Concerning both the Goodness of the Creature, ] vvb d n1: cc pns12 vvb d av, cst pns12 vhb av vdn, cc vvi d cst pns12 vhb av vvn vvg d dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 32
453 and our liberty in the vse thereof: and our liberty in the use thereof: cc po12 n1 p-acp dt n1 av: (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 32
454 for without thankesgiuing, neither can we partake their Goodnes, nor vse our owne liberty, with comfort. for without thanksgiving, neither can we partake their goodness, nor use our own liberty, with Comfort. c-acp p-acp n1, d vmb pns12 vvi po32 n1, ccx vvb po12 d n1, p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 32
455 Of this therefore in the next place: Of this Therefore in the next place: pp-f d av p-acp dt ord n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 32
456 wherein the waight of the Duty considered, together with our backwardnes thereunto, if I shall spend the remainder of my time, and meditations: wherein the weight of the Duty considered, together with our backwardness thereunto, if I shall spend the remainder of my time, and meditations: c-crq dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvn, av p-acp po12 n1 av, cs pns11 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f po11 n1, cc n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 32
457 I hope my labour by the blessing of God and your prayers shall not be vnprofitable, I hope my labour by the blessing of God and your Prayers shall not be unprofitable, pns11 vvb po11 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cc po22 n2 vmb xx vbi j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 32
458 and my purpose therein shall find, if not allowance in your judgements, at least in your Charity Excuse. To speake of which Duty of thankesgiuing in the full extent, and my purpose therein shall find, if not allowance in your Judgments, At least in your Charity Excuse. To speak of which Duty of thanksgiving in the full extent, cc po11 n1 av vmb vvi, cs xx n1 p-acp po22 n2, p-acp ds p-acp po22 n1 vvb. pc-acp vvi pp-f r-crq n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 32
459 and by way of common place; were to enter into a spacious field, indeed a very sea of matter without bottome. and by Way of Common place; were to enter into a spacious field, indeed a very sea of matter without bottom. cc p-acp n1 pp-f j n1; vbdr p-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1, av dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 32
460 For mine owne case therefore and yours, I shall confine my selfe to that branch of it, which is most immediatly pertinent to my text; For mine own case Therefore and yours, I shall confine my self to that branch of it, which is most immediately pertinent to my text; p-acp po11 d n1 av cc png22, pns11 vmb vvi po11 n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f pn31, r-crq vbz av-ds av-j j p-acp po11 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 32
461 viz. that tribute of Thankes, which we owe vnto God for the free vse of his good Creatures: viz. that tribute of Thanks, which we owe unto God for the free use of his good Creatures: n1 cst n1 pp-f n2, r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp np1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 j n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 32
462 forbearing to meddle with the other branches thereof, otherwise then as they fall within the reach of this, by way either of Proportion or Inference. forbearing to meddle with the other branches thereof, otherwise then as they fallen within the reach of this, by Way either of Proportion or Inference. vvg pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j-jn n2 av, av av c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f d, p-acp n1 av-d pp-f n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 32
463 And first we are to know, that by Thankesgiuing in my Text is not meant onely that subsequent act, whereby wee render vnto God praise and thankes for the Creature, after wee haue receiued it, And First we Are to know, that by Thanksgiving in my Text is not meant only that subsequent act, whereby we render unto God praise and thanks for the Creature, After we have received it, cc ord pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi, cst p-acp n1 p-acp po11 n1 vbz xx vvn av-j cst j vvi, c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp np1 vvb cc n2 p-acp dt n1, p-acp pns12 vhb vvn pn31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 32
464 and enioyed the benefit of it: which yet is most properly Thankesgiuing: and enjoyed the benefit of it: which yet is most properly Thanksgiving: cc vvd dt n1 pp-f pn31: r-crq av vbz av-ds av-j n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 32
465 but we are to extend the word farther, euen to those precedent acts of Prayer and Benediction, whereby we beseech God to giue his blessing to the Creature, but we Are to extend the word farther, even to those precedent acts of Prayer and Benediction, whereby we beseech God to give his blessing to the Creature, cc-acp pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi dt n1 av-jc, av p-acp d j n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, c-crq pns12 vvb np1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 33
466 and to sanctifie the vse of it to vs. For what in this verse is called Thankesgiuing, is in the next verse comprehended vnder the name of Prayer. And we shall accordingly find in the Scriptures elsewhere, the words NONLATINALPHABET, and to sanctify the use of it to us For what in this verse is called Thanksgiving, is in the next verse comprehended under the name of Prayer. And we shall accordingly find in the Scriptures elsewhere, the words, cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp pno12 p-acp r-crq p-acp d n1 vbz vvn n1, vbz p-acp dt ord n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. cc pns12 vmb av-vvg vvi p-acp dt n2 av, dt n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 33
467 and NONLATINALPHABET, the one wherof signifieth properly Blessing, the other Thankesgiuing, vsed oftentimes promiscuously the one for the other. and, the one whereof signifies properly Blessing, the other Thanksgiving, used oftentimes promiscuously the one for the other. cc, dt pi c-crq vvz av-j vvg, dt j-jn n1, vvd av av-j dt crd p-acp dt n-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 33
468 The blessing which our blessed Sauiour Iesus Christ, vsed at the consecration of the Sacramentall bread, St. Luke and St. Paul expresse by the word NONLATINALPHABET: The blessing which our blessed Saviour Iesus christ, used At the consecration of the Sacramental bred, Saint Lycia and Saint Paul express by the word: dt n1 r-crq po12 j-vvn n1 np1 np1, vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, n1 av cc n1 np1 vvi p-acp dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 33
469 St. Mathew and St. Marke, by NONLATINALPHABET. Saint Matthew and Saint Mark, by. n1 np1 cc n1 vvi, p-acp. (4) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 33
470 And the Prayer of blessing, vsed before the eating of common Bread, is by euery one of the foure Euangelists in some places described by the word NONLATINALPHABET: And the Prayer of blessing, used before the eating of Common Bred, is by every one of the foure Evangelists in Some places described by the word: cc dt n1 pp-f n1, vvd p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f j n1, vbz p-acp d crd pp-f dt crd n2 p-acp d n2 vvn p-acp dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 33
471 and by three of them in other some places, by NONLATINALPHABET. and by three of them in other Some places, by. cc p-acp crd pp-f pno32 p-acp j-jn d n2, p-acp. (4) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 33
472 And the name NONLATINALPHABET is somtimes found in the writings of the Ancients, for the Sacrament of the Lords Supper ; And the name is sometimes found in the writings of the Ancients, for the Sacrament of the lords Supper; cc dt n1 vbz av vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n2-j, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 33
473 the more vsuall name whereof is NONLATINALPHABET, or the holy Eucharist. And we in our ordinary manner of speech, call as well the Blessing before meate, the more usual name whereof is, or the holy Eucharist. And we in our ordinary manner of speech, call as well the Blessing before meat, dt av-dc j n1 c-crq vbz, cc dt j n1. cc pns12 p-acp po12 j n1 pp-f n1, vvb a-acp av dt vvg p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 33
474 as the Thankesgiuing after, by the common name of Grace, or saying of Grace. Both these then together, Grace before meate, and Grace after meate; as the Thanksgiving After, by the Common name of Grace, or saying of Grace. Both these then together, Grace before meat, and Grace After meat; c-acp dt n1 a-acp, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, cc vvg pp-f n1. d d av av, vvb p-acp n1, cc vvb p-acp n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 33
475 a sacrifice of Prayer before we vse any of the good Creatures of God, and a sacrifice of Praise after we haue vsed them; a sacrifice of Prayer before we use any of the good Creatures of God, and a sacrifice of Praise After we have used them; dt n1 pp-f n1 c-acp pns12 vvb d pp-f dt j n2 pp-f np1, cc dt n1 pp-f vvb c-acp pns12 vhb vvn pno32; (4) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 33
476 the Blessing wherewith we blesse the Creature in the name of God, and the Blessing wherewith we blesse the Name of God for the Creature: the Blessing wherewith we bless the Creature in the name of God, and the Blessing wherewith we bless the Name of God for the Creature: dt vvg c-crq pns12 vvb dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt vvg c-crq pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 33
477 both these I say together, is the just extent of that Thankesgiuing, whereof my Text speaketh, both these I say together, is the just extent of that Thanksgiving, whereof my Text speaks, d d pns11 vvb av, vbz dt j n1 pp-f d n1, c-crq po11 n1 vvz, (4) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 33
478 and we are now to entreat. Concerning Meates and Drinkes, vnto which our Apostle hath speciall reference in this whole passage: and we Are now to entreat. Concerning Meats and Drinks, unto which our Apostle hath special Referente in this Whole passage: cc pns12 vbr av pc-acp vvi. vvg n2 cc vvz, p-acp r-crq po12 n1 vhz j n1 p-acp d j-jn n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 33
479 this duty of Thankesgiuing, hath bin euer held so congruous to the partaking thereof, that long and ancient custome hath established it in the common practise of Christians; this duty of Thanksgiving, hath been ever held so congruous to the partaking thereof, that long and ancient custom hath established it in the Common practice of Christians; d n1 pp-f n1, vhz vbn av vvn av j p-acp dt n-vvg av, cst av-j cc j n1 vhz vvn pn31 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 33
480 not only with inward thankfulnesse of heart to recount and acknowledge Gods goodnes to them therein, not only with inward thankfulness of heart to recount and acknowledge God's Goodness to them therein, xx av-j p-acp j n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi npg1 n1 p-acp pno32 av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 34
481 but also outwardly to expresse the same in a vocall solemne forme of Blessing or Thankesgiuing, that which we call Grace, or saying of Grace. Which very phrases, but also outwardly to express the same in a vocal solemn Form of Blessing or Thanksgiving, that which we call Grace, or saying of Grace. Which very phrases, cc-acp av av-j pc-acp vvi dt d p-acp dt j j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, cst r-crq pns12 vvb vvi, cc vvg pp-f n1. r-crq j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 34
482 whether or no they haue ground, (as to me it seemeth they haue,) from those words of our Apostle, 1. Cor. 10. ( For if I by grace bee a partaker, whither or no they have ground, (as to me it seems they have,) from those words of our Apostle, 1. Cor. 10. (For if I by grace be a partaker, cs cc av-dx pns32 vhb n1, (c-acp p-acp pno11 pn31 vvz pns32 vhb,) p-acp d n2 pp-f po12 n1, crd np1 crd (c-acp cs pns11 p-acp n1 vbi dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 34
483 why am I euill spoken of, for that, for which I giue thankes:) I say, howsoeuer it be with the phrase; why am I evil spoken of, for that, for which I give thanks:) I say, howsoever it be with the phrase; q-crq vbm pns11 n-jn vvn pp-f, p-acp d, p-acp r-crq pns11 vvb n2:) pns11 vvb, c-acp pn31 vbb p-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 34
484 sure we are the thing it selfe hath sufficient ground from the examples of Christ, and of his holy Apostles. sure we Are the thing it self hath sufficient ground from the Examples of christ, and of his holy Apostles. av-j pns12 vbr dt n1 pn31 n1 vhz j n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, cc pp-f po31 j n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 34
485 From whom, the custome of giuing Thankes at meales, seemeth to haue bin deriued, throughout all succeeding ages, euen to vs. Of Christ himselfe we reade often, From whom, the custom of giving Thanks At meals, seems to have been derived, throughout all succeeding ages, even to us Of christ himself we read often, p-acp ro-crq, dt n1 pp-f vvg n2 p-acp n2, vvz pc-acp vhi vbn vvn, p-acp d j-vvg n2, av p-acp pno12 pp-f np1 px31 pns12 vvb av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 34
486 and in euery of the Euangelists, that hee blessed and gaue thankes in the name of himselfe and the people, before meate ; and in every of the Evangelists, that he blessed and gave thanks in the name of himself and the people, before meat; cc p-acp d pp-f dt n2, cst pns31 j-vvn cc vvd n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f px31 cc dt n1, p-acp n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 34
487 in 14. and 15. of Mathew, in 6. and 8. of Marke, in 9. of Luke, and in 6. of Iohn. And in Math. 26. that after meate also, in 14. and 15. of Matthew, in 6. and 8. of Mark, in 9. of Lycia, and in 6. of John. And in Math. 26. that After meat also, p-acp crd cc crd pp-f np1, p-acp crd cc crd pp-f n1, p-acp crd pp-f av, cc p-acp crd pp-f np1. cc p-acp np1 crd cst p-acp n1 av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 34
488 when Supper was ended, he and his Disciples sang an hymne, before they departed the roome. when Supper was ended, he and his Disciples sang an hymn, before they departed the room. c-crq n1 vbds vvn, pns31 cc po31 n2 vvd dt n1, c-acp pns32 vvd dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 34
489 And St. Luke relateth of St. Paul, Act. 27. when hee and his company in the Ship, who were wel toward 300. persons, were to refresh themselues with food after a long fast, that he tooke Bread, and first gaue thankes to God in the presence of them all, and then after brake it, and began to eate: And Saint Lycia relateth of Saint Paul, Act. 27. when he and his company in the Ship, who were well towards 300. Persons, were to refresh themselves with food After a long fast, that he took Bred, and First gave thanks to God in the presence of them all, and then After brake it, and began to eat: cc n1 av vvz pp-f n1 np1, n1 crd c-crq pns31 cc po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, r-crq vbdr av p-acp crd n2, vbdr pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp n1 p-acp dt j av-j, cst pns31 vvd n1, cc ord vvd n2 p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32 d, cc av p-acp vvd pn31, cc vvd pc-acp vvi: (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 34
490 yea St. Paul himselfe so speaketh of it, Rom. 14. as of the knowne practise of the Church among Christians of all sorts, Weake, and Strong. He that was strong in the faith, and knew the liberty he had in Christ to eate indifferently of all kinds of meates, flesh as well as hearbes; yea Saint Paul himself so speaks of it, Rom. 14. as of the known practice of the Church among Christians of all sorts, Weak, and Strong. He that was strong in the faith, and knew the liberty he had in christ to eat indifferently of all Kinds of Meats, Flesh as well as herbs; uh n1 np1 px31 av vvz pp-f pn31, np1 crd p-acp a-acp dt j-vvn n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp np1 pp-f d n2, j, cc j. pns31 cst vbds j p-acp dt n1, cc vvd dt n1 pns31 vhd p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi av-j pp-f d n2 pp-f n2, n1 c-acp av c-acp n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 34
491 did eate of all indifferently, and gaue God thankes for all. The weake Christian too, who made scruple of some kinds of flesh or other meates, did eat of all indifferently, and gave God thanks for all. The weak Christian too, who made scruple of Some Kinds of Flesh or other Meats, vdd vvi pp-f d av-j, cc vvd np1 n2 p-acp d. dt j np1 av, r-crq vvd n1 pp-f d n2 pp-f n1 cc j-jn n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 34
492 and contented himselfe with hearbes and such like things, yet gaue God thankes for his hearbes, and contented himself with herbs and such like things, yet gave God thanks for his herbs, cc vvn px31 p-acp n2 cc d j n2, av vvd np1 n2 p-acp po31 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 34
493 and for whatsoeuer else hee durst eate. and for whatsoever Else he durst eat. cc p-acp r-crq av pns31 vvd vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 34
494 Hee that eateth, eateth to the Lord (saith hee there, at verse 6.) for he giueth God thankes: He that Eateth, Eateth to the Lord (Says he there, At verse 6.) for he gives God thanks: pns31 cst vvz, vvz p-acp dt n1 (vvz pns31 a-acp, p-acp n1 crd) c-acp pns31 vvz np1 n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 34
495 and hee that eateth not, to the Lord he eateth not, and giueth God thankes too. and he that Eateth not, to the Lord he Eateth not, and gives God thanks too. cc pns31 cst vvz xx, p-acp dt n1 pns31 vvz xx, cc vvz np1 n2 av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 34
496 Notwithstanding they differed in their judgements and opinions, and consequently in their practise, concerning the lawfull or vnlawfull vse of some meates: Notwithstanding they differed in their Judgments and opinions, and consequently in their practise, Concerning the lawful or unlawful use of Some Meats: a-acp pns32 vvd p-acp po32 n2 cc n2, cc av-j p-acp po32 vvi, vvg dt j cc j vvb pp-f d n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 35
497 yet they consented most sweetly, and agreed both in their judgement and practise, in the performance of this religious seruice of Thankesgiuing. yet they consented most sweetly, and agreed both in their judgement and practise, in the performance of this religious service of Thanksgiving. av pns32 vvd av-ds av-j, cc vvd d p-acp po32 n1 cc vvi, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n1 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 35
498 So then giuing of Thankes for our meates and drinkes before and after meales, in an outward and audible forme, is an ancient, a commendable, an Apostolicall, a Christian practise: So then giving of Thanks for our Meats and drinks before and After meals, in an outward and audible Form, is an ancient, a commendable, an Apostolical, a Christian practice: av av vvg pp-f n2 p-acp po12 n2 cc vvz a-acp cc p-acp n2, p-acp dt j cc j n1, vbz dt j, dt j, dt j, dt njp n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 35
499 ordinarily requisite as an outward testimony of the inward thankfulnesse of the heart; and therefore not to bee omitted ordinarily, neither but in some few cases. ordinarily requisite as an outward testimony of the inward thankfulness of the heart; and Therefore not to be omitted ordinarily, neither but in Some few cases. av-jn j c-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f dt n1; cc av xx pc-acp vbi vvn av-j, av-d cc-acp p-acp d d n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 35
500 There being the like necessitie of this dutie, in regard of inward thankefulnes, as there is of vocall Prayer, in regard of inward Deuotion ; There being the like necessity of this duty, in regard of inward thankfulness, as there is of vocal Prayer, in regard of inward Devotion; a-acp vbg dt j n1 pp-f d n1, p-acp n1 pp-f j n1, a-acp pc-acp vbz pp-f j n1, p-acp n1 pp-f j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 35
501 and of outward Confession, in regard of inward Beliefe: and looke what exceptions those other outward duties may admit; and of outward Confessi, in regard of inward Belief: and look what exceptions those other outward duties may admit; cc pp-f j n1, p-acp n1 pp-f j n1: cc vvb r-crq n2 d j-jn j n2 vmb vvi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 35
502 the very same, mutandis mutatis, and in their proportion, are to be admitted here. But not •nely Meates and Drinkes ; the very same, mutandis mutatis, and in their proportion, Are to be admitted Here. But not •nely Meats and Drinks; dt av d, vvz fw-la, cc p-acp po32 n1, vbr pc-acp vbi vvn av. cc-acp xx av-j n2 cc vvz; (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 35
503 but euery other good Creature also of God, whereof we may haue vse, ought to be receiued with a due measure of thankfulnesse. but every other good Creature also of God, whereof we may have use, ought to be received with a due measure of thankfulness. cc-acp d j-jn j n1 av pp-f np1, c-crq pns12 vmb vhi n1, pi pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 35
504 And if in these things also, so often as in good discretion it may seeme expedient for the aduancing of Gods glory, the benefiting of his Church, or the quickning of our owne Deuotion ; And if in these things also, so often as in good discretion it may seem expedient for the advancing of God's glory, the benefiting of his Church, or the quickening of our own Devotion; cc cs p-acp d n2 av, av av c-acp p-acp j n1 pn31 vmb vvi j p-acp dt vvg pp-f npg1 n1, dt j-vvg pp-f po31 n1, cc dt j-vvg pp-f po12 d n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 35
505 wee shall make some outward and sensible expression of the thankfulnes of our hearts for them: we shall make Some outward and sensible expression of the thankfulness of our hearts for them: pns12 vmb vvi d j cc j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 p-acp pno32: (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 35
506 wee shall therein doe an acceptable seruice vnto God, and comfortable to our owne soules. we shall therein do an acceptable service unto God, and comfortable to our own Souls. pns12 vmb av vdb dt j n1 p-acp np1, cc j p-acp po12 d n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 35
507 For, for this cause God instituted of old among his owne people, diuers solemne feasts and sacrifices, together with the Sanctifying of the first fruits, and of the first-borne, and diuers other ordinances of that nature: For, for this cause God instituted of old among his own people, diverse solemn feasts and Sacrifices, together with the Sanctifying of the First fruits, and of the firstborn, and diverse other ordinances of that nature: p-acp, c-acp d n1 np1 vvd pp-f j p-acp po31 d n1, j j n2 cc n2, av p-acp dt j-vvg pp-f dt ord n2, cc pp-f dt j, cc j j-jn n2 pp-f d n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 35
508 as on the other side to be fit remembrancers vnto them of their duty of thankfulnes; as on the other side to be fit remembrancers unto them of their duty of thankfulness; c-acp p-acp dt j-jn n1 pc-acp vbi j n2 p-acp pno32 pp-f po32 n1 pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 35
509 so to bee as well good testimonies and fit expressions of their performance of that duty. so to be as well good testimonies and fit expressions of their performance of that duty. av pc-acp vbi c-acp av j n2 cc j n2 pp-f po32 n1 pp-f d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 35
510 But if not alwayes, the outward manifestation thereof: But if not always, the outward manifestation thereof: cc-acp cs xx av, dt j n1 av: (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 35
511 yet God euer expecteth at least the true and inward thankfulnesse of the heart, for the vse of his good Creatures. yet God ever Expects At least the true and inward thankfulness of the heart, for the use of his good Creatures. av np1 av vvz p-acp ds dt j cc j n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 35
512 Whatsoeuer you doe in word or deed, doe all in the name of the Lord Iesus, giuing thankes vnto God and the Father by him, Col. 3. Bee carefull for nothing: but in euery thing by prayer and supplication with thankesgiuing, let your request be made knowne vnto God, Phil. 4. Blesse the Lord, O my soule, (saith Dauid in Psalm. 103.) and all that is within mee, praise his holy name; Whatsoever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Iesus, giving thanks unto God and the Father by him, Col. 3. be careful for nothing: but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your request be made known unto God, Philip 4. Bless the Lord, Oh my soul, (Says David in Psalm. 103.) and all that is within me, praise his holy name; r-crq pn22 vdb p-acp n1 cc n1, vdb d p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 np1, vvg n2 p-acp np1 cc dt n1 p-acp pno31, np1 crd vbb j p-acp pix: cc-acp p-acp d n1 p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, vvb po22 n1 vbi vvn vvn p-acp np1, np1 crd vvb dt n1, uh po11 n1, (vvz np1 p-acp np1. crd) cc d cst vbz p-acp pno11, vvb po31 j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 36
513 Praise the Lord, O my soule, and forget not all his benefites. Forget not all his benefits: Praise the Lord, Oh my soul, and forget not all his benefits. Forget not all his benefits: vvb dt n1, uh po11 n1, cc vvb xx d po31 n2. vvb xx d po31 n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 36
514 as much as to say, by an ordinary Hebraisme, forget not any of all his benefites. as much as to say, by an ordinary Hebraism, forget not any of all his benefits. c-acp d c-acp pc-acp vvi, p-acp dt j n1, vvb xx d pp-f d po31 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 36
515 He summoneth all that is in him, to blesse God for all he hath from him: he thought it was necessary for him, not to receiue any of the good Creatures of God, without Thankesgiuing. He summoneth all that is in him, to bless God for all he hath from him: he Thought it was necessary for him, not to receive any of the good Creatures of God, without Thanksgiving. pns31 n1 d cst vbz p-acp pno31, pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp d pns31 vhz p-acp pno31: pns31 vvd pn31 vbds j p-acp pno31, xx pc-acp vvi d pp-f dt j n2 pp-f np1, p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 36
516 Which necessity of Thankesgiuing will yet more appeare; Which necessity of Thanksgiving will yet more appear; r-crq n1 pp-f n1 vmb av av-dc vvi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 36
517 if we consider it, either as an act of Iustice, or as an act of Religion: as it is indeed and truly both. if we Consider it, either as an act of justice, or as an act of Religion: as it is indeed and truly both. cs pns12 vvb pn31, av-d c-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: c-acp pn31 vbz av cc av-j av-d. (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 36
518 It is first, an Act of Iustice. The very law of Nature, which containeth the first seedes and principles of Iustice, bindeth euery man that receiueth a benefit, to a thankefull acknowledgement of it first, and then withall. It is First, an Act of Justice The very law of Nature, which Containeth the First seeds and principles of justice, binds every man that receiveth a benefit, to a thankful acknowledgement of it First, and then withal. pn31 vbz ord, dt n1 pp-f n1 dt j n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vvz dt ord n2 cc n2 pp-f n1, vvz d n1 cst vvz dt n1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f pn31 ord, cc av av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 36
519 (ability and opportunity supposed,) to some kind of retribution. The best Philosophers therefore make Gratitude a branch of the Law of Nature ; (ability and opportunity supposed,) to Some kind of retribution. The best Philosophers Therefore make Gratitude a branch of the Law of Nature; (n1 cc n1 vvn,) p-acp d n1 pp-f n1. dt js n2 av vvi n1 dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 36
520 and so account of it, as of a thing, then which there is not any office of vertue more necessary: and so account of it, as of a thing, then which there is not any office of virtue more necessary: cc av n1 pp-f pn31, c-acp pp-f dt n1, cs r-crq a-acp vbz xx d n1 pp-f n1 av-dc j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 36
521 as nor any thing on the contrary more detestable, then Ingratitude. You cannot lay a fouler imputation vpon a man, as nor any thing on the contrary more detestable, then Ingratitude. You cannot lay a Fowler imputation upon a man, c-acp ccx d n1 p-acp dt n-jn av-dc j, av n1. pn22 vmbx vvi dt jc n1 p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 36
522 nor by any accusations in the world render him more odious to the opinions of all men; nor by any accusations in the world render him more odious to the opinions of all men; ccx p-acp d n2 p-acp dt n1 vvb pno31 av-dc j p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 36
523 then by charging him with vnthankfulnesse. Ingratum dicas, omnia dixeris: doe but say, he is an vnthankfull wretch; then by charging him with unthankfulness. Ungrateful dicas, omnia Dixers: do but say, he is an unthankful wretch; av p-acp vvg pno31 p-acp n1. fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la: vdb p-acp vvi, pns31 vbz dt j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 36
524 you neede say no more, you can say no worse, by any mortall Creature. Verily, euery benefit carrieth with it the force of an obligation ; and we all confesse it: you need say no more, you can say no Worse, by any Mortal Creature. Verily, every benefit Carrieth with it the force of an obligation; and we all confess it: pn22 vvb vvb dx av-dc, pn22 vmb vvi dx av-jc, p-acp d j-jn n1. av-j, d n1 vvz p-acp pn31 dt n1 pp-f dt n1; cc pns12 d vvb pn31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 36
525 if we receiue but some small kindnes from another we can readily and complementally protest our selues much bound to him for it. if we receive but Some small kindness from Another we can readily and complementally protest our selves much bound to him for it. cs pns12 vvb p-acp d j n1 p-acp j-jn pns12 vmb av-j cc av-j vvb po12 n2 d vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 36
526 Indeede when we say so, we often speake it but of coarse, and thinke it not: Indeed when we say so, we often speak it but of coarse, and think it not: av c-crq pns12 vvb av, pns12 av vvb pn31 p-acp a-acp j, cc vvb pn31 xx: (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 36
527 but yet whē we do so, we speak more truth then we are aware of ▪ for, but yet when we do so, we speak more truth then we Are aware of ▪ for, cc-acp av c-crq pns12 vdb av, pns12 vvb dc n1 cs pns12 vbr j pp-f ▪ c-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 36
528 if it be in truth a kindnes in him, we are in truth & equity bound to him thereby. if it be in truth a kindness in him, we Are in truth & equity bound to him thereby. cs pn31 vbb p-acp n1 dt n1 p-acp pno31, pns12 vbr p-acp n1 cc n1 vvn p-acp pno31 av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 37
529 The common saying is not without ground, Qui benificium accepit, libertatem vendidit. Some men therefore refuse kindnesses and courtesies at other mens hands; The Common saying is not without ground, Qui benificium accepit, libertatem vendidit. some men Therefore refuse Kindnesses and courtesies At other men's hands; dt j n-vvg vbz xx p-acp n1, fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la. d n2 av vvb n2 cc n2 p-acp j-jn ng2 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 37
530 because forsooth they will not be beholden to them. Because forsooth they will not be beholden to them. c-acp uh pns32 vmb xx vbi vvi p-acp pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 37
531 Which though it be a peruerse and vniust course, and indeede a high degree of vnthankefulnesse, (for there is vnthankefulnesse, as well in not accepting a kind offer, Which though it be a perverse and unjust course, and indeed a high degree of unthankfulness, (for there is unthankfulness, as well in not accepting a kind offer, r-crq cs pn31 vbb dt j cc j n1, cc av dt j n1 pp-f n1, (c-acp pc-acp vbz n1, c-acp av p-acp xx vvg dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 37
532 as in not requiting a good turne;) and therefore also a high degree of folly, (for it is not a foolish thing for a man, out of the bare feare of vnthankfulnes one way, to become wilfully vnthankefull another?) though I say, it be a fond and peruerse course in them: as in not requiting a good turn;) and Therefore also a high degree of folly, (for it is not a foolish thing for a man, out of the bore Fear of unthankfulness one Way, to become wilfully unthankful Another?) though I say, it be a found and perverse course in them: c-acp p-acp xx vvg dt j n1;) cc av av dt j n1 pp-f n1, (c-acp pn31 vbz xx dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, av pp-f dt j n1 pp-f n1 crd n1, pc-acp vvi av-j j j-jn?) cs pns11 vvb, pn31 vbb dt j cc j n1 p-acp pno32: (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 37
533 yet it argueth withall in them a strong apprehension of the equity of that principle of Nature and Iustice, which bindeth men that receiue benefits ad NONLATINALPHABET, to a necessity of requitall and retribution. Truth it is; yet it argue withal in them a strong apprehension of the equity of that principle of Nature and justice, which binds men that receive benefits and, to a necessity of requital and retribution. Truth it is; av pn31 vvz av p-acp pno32 dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, r-crq vvz n2 cst vvb n2 cc, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. n1 pn31 vbz; (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 37
534 to God our heauenly Father first, and then to our earthly Parents, none of vs can reddere paria: none is able to make a full requitall to either of them; especially not to God. to God our heavenly Father First, and then to our earthly Parents, none of us can reddere paria: none is able to make a full requital to either of them; especially not to God. p-acp np1 po12 j n1 ord, cc av p-acp po12 j n2, pix pp-f pno12 vmb fw-la fw-la: pix vbz j pc-acp vvi dt j n1 p-acp d pp-f pno32; av-j xx p-acp np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 37
535 But that freeth vs not from the the debt of thankfulnes, as not to our Parents, so neither to God : But that freeth us not from the the debt of thankfulness, as not to our Parents, so neither to God: p-acp d vvz pno12 xx p-acp dt dt n1 pp-f n1, c-acp xx p-acp po12 n2, av av-dx pc-acp np1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 37
536 it rather bindeth vs the faster therevnto. it rather binds us the faster thereunto. pn31 av-c vvz pno12 dt jc av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 37
537 The same Law of Nature, which teacheth vs to requite a good turne to the vttermost, where there is wherewithall to do it, The same Law of Nature, which Teaches us to requite a good turn to the uttermost, where there is wherewithal to do it, dt d n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vvz pno12 p-acp vvb dt j n1 p-acp dt j, c-crq pc-acp vbz c-crq pc-acp vdi pn31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 37
538 and withall a fare opportunity offered; and withal a fare opportunity offered; cc av dt n1 n1 vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 37
539 teacheth vs also where there wanteth either ability or opportunity, to endeauour by the best conuenient meanes we can to testifie at least the th•nkefulnesse of our hearts, Teaches us also where there Wants either ability or opportunity, to endeavour by the best convenient means we can to testify At least the th•nkefulnesse of our hearts, vvz pno12 av c-crq pc-acp vvz d n1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt js j n2 pns12 vmb p-acp vvi p-acp ds dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 37
540 and our vnfained desires of requitall. and our unfeigned Desires of requital. cc po12 j vvz pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 37
541 Which desire and endeauour, if euery ingenuous man, and our earthly Parents, doe accept off, where they find it, Which desire and endeavour, if every ingenuous man, and our earthly Parents, do accept off, where they find it, r-crq vvb cc vvi, cs d j n1, cc po12 j n2, vdb vvi a-acp, c-crq pns32 vvb pn31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 37
542 as of the deede it selfe: as of the deed it self: c-acp pp-f dt n1 pn31 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 37
543 can we doubt of Gods acceptation of our vnfained desires herein, though infinitely and without all proportion short of a just requitall and retribution? Dauid knew right well, that when a man hath done all he can, he is but an vnprofitable seruant, and cannot be profitable vnto God, can we doubt of God's acceptation of our unfeigned Desires herein, though infinitely and without all proportion short of a just requital and retribution? David knew right well, that when a man hath done all he can, he is but an unprofitable servant, and cannot be profitable unto God, vmb pns12 vvi pp-f npg1 n1 pp-f po12 j n2 av, cs av-j cc p-acp d n1 j pp-f dt j n1 cc n1? np1 vvd av-jn av, cst c-crq dt n1 vhz vdn d pns31 vmb, pns31 vbz p-acp dt j n1, cc vmbx vbi j p-acp np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 37
544 as hee that is wise may bee profitable to himselfe and his neighbours; as he that is wise may be profitable to himself and his neighbours; c-acp pns31 cst vbz j vmb vbi j p-acp px31 cc po31 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 37
545 and that his goodnes, though it might be pleasurable to the Saints that are on the earth, yet it could not extend vnto the Lord ; all this he knew; and that his Goodness, though it might be pleasurable to the Saints that Are on the earth, yet it could not extend unto the Lord; all this he knew; cc cst po31 n1, c-acp pn31 vmd vbi j p-acp dt n2 cst vbr p-acp dt n1, av pn31 vmd xx vvi p-acp dt n1; d d pns31 vvd; (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 38
546 and yet knowing withall that God accepteth the will for the deede, and the desire for the performance ; and yet knowing withal that God Accepteth the will for the deed, and the desire for the performance; cc av vvg av cst np1 vvz dt vmb p-acp dt n1, cc dt vvb p-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 38
547 he doubted not to raise vp his language to that key, in Psal. 116. Quid retribuam? What requitall shall I make? What shall I render vnto the Lord, he doubted not to raise up his language to that key, in Psalm 116. Quid retribuam? What requital shall I make? What shall I render unto the Lord, pns31 vvd xx pc-acp vvi a-acp po31 n1 p-acp d n1, p-acp np1 crd fw-la fw-la? q-crq n1 vmb pns11 vvi? q-crq vmb pns11 vvi p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 38
548 for all his benefits towards mee? I will take the cup of saluation, and call vpon the name of the Lord. for all his benefits towards me? I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the Lord. p-acp d po31 n2 p-acp pno11? pns11 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 38
549 This thankefull heart he knew God valued as a sacrifice : This thankful heart he knew God valued as a sacrifice: d j n1 pns31 vvd np1 vvn p-acp dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 38
550 nay, preferred before Sacrifices. For hauing reiected them at Psal. 8. [ I will not reproue thee for thy sacrifices, &c. ] he exacteth this at Psal. 14. of Psal. 50. [ Offer vnto God thankesgiuing, &c. ] God respecteth not so much the calues out of our stalls, or the fruits from of our grounds: as these Vitulos labiorum, these Calues of our lips, as the Prophet; nay, preferred before Sacrifices. For having rejected them At Psalm 8. [ I will not reprove thee for thy Sacrifices, etc. ] he exacteth this At Psalm 14. of Psalm 50. [ Offer unto God thanksgiving, etc. ] God respecteth not so much the calves out of our stalls, or the fruits from of our grounds: as these Vitulos Labiorum, these Calves of our lips, as the Prophet; uh-x, vvn p-acp n2. p-acp vhg vvn pno32 p-acp np1 crd [ pns11 vmb xx vvi pno21 p-acp po21 n2, av ] pns31 vvz d p-acp np1 crd pp-f np1 crd [ vvi p-acp np1 n1, av ] uh-np vvz xx av av-d dt n2 av pp-f po12 n2, cc dt n2 p-acp pp-f po12 n2: c-acp d fw-la fw-la, d n2 pp-f po12 n2, c-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 38
551 and these Fructus labiorum, these fruits of our lips, as the Apostle calleth them. and these Fructus Labiorum, these fruits of our lips, as the Apostle calls them. cc d fw-la fw-la, d n2 pp-f po12 n2, c-acp dt n1 vvz pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 38
552 [ Let vs offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruite of our lips giuing thankes to his name, Heb. 13. ] More then this, in his Mercy hee will not desire: [ Let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name, Hebrew 13. ] More then this, in his Mercy he will not desire: [ vvb pno12 vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1 av-j, cst vbz, dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 vvg n2 p-acp po31 n1, np1 crd ] dc cs d, p-acp po31 n1 pns31 vmb xx vvi: (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 38
553 lesse then this, in all reason wee cannot giue. Thankfulnes is an Act of Iustice: wee are vniust, if wee receiue his good Creatures, less then this, in all reason we cannot give. Thankfulness is an Act of justice: we Are unjust, if we receive his good Creatures, av-dc cs d, p-acp d n1 pns12 vmbx vvi. n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1: pns12 vbr j, cs pns12 vvb po31 j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 38
554 and not returne him thankes for them. It is not onely an Act of Iustice: it is an act of Religion too; and not return him thanks for them. It is not only an Act of justice: it is an act of Religion too; cc xx vvi pno31 vvz p-acp pno32. pn31 vbz xx av-j dt n1 pp-f n1: pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 38
555 and a branch of that seruice whereby we do God worship and honour. Who so offereth praise, he honoureth me, Psal. 50. verse last. and a branch of that service whereby we do God worship and honour. Who so Offereth praise, he Honoureth me, Psalm 50. verse last. cc dt n1 pp-f d n1 c-crq pns12 vdb np1 n1 cc n1. r-crq av vvz n1, pns31 vvz pno11, np1 crd n1 ord. (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 38
556 Now looke what honour we giue vnto God; it all redoundeth to our selues at the last with plentifull advantage; Now look what honour we give unto God; it all redoundeth to our selves At the last with plentiful advantage; av vvb r-crq n1 pns12 vvb p-acp np1; pn31 av-d vvz p-acp po12 n2 p-acp dt ord p-acp j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 38
557 [ Them that honour me I will honour. 1. Sam. 2. ] Here then is the fruite of this religious Act of Thankesgiuing ; [ Them that honour me I will honour. 1. Sam. 2. ] Here then is the fruit of this religious Act of Thanksgiving; [ pno32 cst vvb pno11 pns11 vmb vvi. crd np1 crd ] av av vbz dt n1 pp-f d j n1 pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 38
558 that it sanctifieth vnto vs the vse of the good Creatures of God which is the very reason Saint Paul giueth of this present speech in the next verse. that it Sanctifieth unto us the use of the good Creatures of God which is the very reason Saint Paul gives of this present speech in the next verse. cst pn31 vvz p-acp pno12 dt n1 pp-f dt j n2 pp-f np1 r-crq vbz dt j n1 n1 np1 vvz pp-f d j n1 p-acp dt ord n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 38
559 Euery Creature of God is good, saith he here, and nothing to be refused, if it be receiued with Thankesgiuing: Every Creature of God is good, Says he Here, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with Thanksgiving: d n1 pp-f np1 vbz j, vvz pns31 av, cc pix pc-acp vbi vvn, cs pn31 vbb vvn p-acp n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 38
560 for, saith he there, it is sanctified by the word of God, and Prayer. Vnderstand not by the Word of God there, his written word, or the Scriptures ; for, Says he there, it is sanctified by the word of God, and Prayer. Understand not by the Word of God there, his written word, or the Scriptures; c-acp, vvz pns31 a-acp, pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc n1. vvb xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 a-acp, po31 vvn n1, cc dt n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 38
561 as some yet giue the sense, not without violence to the words, though the thing they say be true: as Some yet give the sense, not without violence to the words, though the thing they say be true: c-acp d av vvb dt n1, xx p-acp n1 p-acp dt n2, cs dt n1 pns32 vvb vbi j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 39
562 but, more both naturally to the construction of the words, and pertinently to the drift and scope of our Apostle therein, vnderderstand rather the word of his eternall councell and decree, and of his power and prouidence, whereby he ordereth and commandeth his Creatures in their seuerall kinds, to afford vs such seruice and comforts, as he hath thought Good. but, more both naturally to the construction of the words, and pertinently to the drift and scope of our Apostle therein, vnderderstand rather the word of his Eternal council and Decree, and of his power and providence, whereby he Ordereth and commands his Creatures in their several Kinds, to afford us such service and comforts, as he hath Thought Good. cc-acp, n1 av-d av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2, cc av-j p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n1 av, vvb av-c dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1 cc n1, cc pp-f po31 n1 cc n1, c-crq pns31 vvz cc vvz po31 n2 p-acp po32 j n2, pc-acp vvi pno12 d n1 cc n2, c-acp pns31 vhz vvn j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 39
563 Which sanctifying of the Creatures by the word of Gods decree and prouidence, implyeth two things, the one, respecting the Creatures, that they doe their kindly office to vs; Which sanctifying of the Creatures by the word of God's Decree and providence, Implies two things, the one, respecting the Creatures, that they do their kindly office to us; r-crq vvg pp-f dt n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 cc n1, vvz crd n2, dt crd, vvg dt n2, cst pns32 vdb po32 av-j n1 p-acp pno12; (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 39
564 the other respecting vs, that we reape holy comfort from them. For the plainer vnderstanding of both which; the other respecting us, that we reap holy Comfort from them. For the plainer understanding of both which; dt j-jn vvg pno12, cst pns12 vvb j n1 p-acp pno32. p-acp dt jc n1 pp-f d r-crq; (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 39
565 instance shalbe giuen in the Creatures appointed for our nourishment: and what shall be said of them, we may conceipt of, instance shall given in the Creatures appointed for our nourishment: and what shall be said of them, we may conceit of, n1 vmb|vbi vvn p-acp dt n2 vvn p-acp po12 n1: cc r-crq vmb vbi vvn pp-f pno32, pns12 vmb n1 pp-f, (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 39
566 and apply vnto, euery other Creature in the proper kind thereof. First then, the Creatures appointed for foode are sanctified by the word of God ; and apply unto, every other Creature in the proper kind thereof. First then, the Creatures appointed for food Are sanctified by the word of God; cc vvi p-acp, d j-jn n1 p-acp dt j n1 av. ord av, dt n2 vvn p-acp n1 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 39
567 when together with the Creature, he giueth his blessing, to goe along with it: when together with the Creature, he gives his blessing, to go along with it: c-crq av p-acp dt n1, pns31 vvz po31 vvg, pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp pn31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 39
568 by his powerfull word, commanding it, and by that command enabling it, to feede vs. Which is the true meaning of that speech in Deutr. 8. alledged by our Sauiour against the Tempter, Man liueth not by bread onely but by euery word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God. by his powerful word, commanding it, and by that command enabling it, to feed us Which is the true meaning of that speech in Deuteronomy 8. alleged by our Saviour against the Tempter, Man lives not by bred only but by every word that Proceedeth out of the Mouth of God. p-acp po31 j n1, vvg pn31, cc p-acp d n1 vvg pn31, pc-acp vvi pno12 r-crq vbz dt j n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp np1 crd vvn p-acp po12 n1 p-acp dt n1, n1 vvz xx p-acp n1 av-j p-acp p-acp d n1 cst vvz av pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 39
569 Alas, what is Bread to nourish vs without his word ? vnles he say the word, Alas, what is Bred to nourish us without his word? unless he say the word, uh, q-crq vbz n1 pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp po31 n1? cs pns31 vvb dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 39
570 and cōmand the bread to do it, there is no more sap or strength in Bread, then in stones. That power and nutritiue vertue which the Bread hath, it hath from his deeree ; and command the bred to do it, there is no more sap or strength in Bred, then in stones. That power and nutritive virtue which the Bred hath, it hath from his deeree; cc vvi dt n1 pc-acp vdi pn31, pc-acp vbz dx dc n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, av p-acp n2. cst n1 cc j n1 r-crq dt n1 vhz, pn31 vhz p-acp po31 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 39
571 because the word is already gone out of his mouth, that bread should strengthen mans heart. As in the first Creation, when the Creatures were produced in acta primo, had their beings giuen them, Because the word is already gone out of his Mouth, that bred should strengthen men heart. As in the First Creation, when the Creatures were produced in acta primo, had their beings given them, c-acp dt n1 vbz av vvn av pp-f po31 n1, cst n1 vmd vvi ng1 n1. c-acp p-acp dt ord n1, c-crq dt n2 vbdr vvn p-acp fw-la fw-la, vhd po32 n2 vvn pno32, (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 39
572 and naturall powers and faculties bestowed on them; and natural Powers and faculties bestowed on them; cc j n2 cc n2 vvn p-acp pno32; (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 39
573 all that was done by the word of Gods powerfull decree, [ He spake the word, and they were made; all that was done by the word of God's powerful Decree, [ He spoke the word, and they were made; d cst vbds vdn p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 j n1, [ pns31 vvd dt n1, cc pns32 vbdr vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 39
574 he commanded and they were Created ; he commanded and they were Created; pns31 vvd cc pns32 vbdr vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 39
575 ] So in all their operations in actu secundo, when they doe at any time exercise those naturall faculties, ] So in all their operations in Acts secundo, when they do At any time exercise those natural faculties, ] av p-acp d po32 n2 p-acp fw-la fw-la, c-crq pns32 vdb p-acp d n1 vvb d j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 39
576 and doe those offices for which they were created; and do those Offices for which they were created; cc vdb d n2 p-acp r-crq pns32 vbdr vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 40
577 all this is still done, by the same powerfull word and decree of God, [ He vpholdeth all things by the word of his power, ] As we reade of Bread ; all this is still done, by the same powerful word and Decree of God, [ He upholdeth all things by the word of his power, ] As we read of Bred; d d vbz av vdn, p-acp dt d j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, [ pns31 vvz d n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, ] c-acp pns12 vvb pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 40
578 so wee often reade in the Scriptures of the staffe of Bread: God sometimes threatneth he will breake the staffe of Bread. so we often read in the Scriptures of the staff of Bred: God sometime threatens he will break the staff of Bred. av pns12 av vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1: np1 av vvz pns31 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 40
579 What is that? Bread indeede is the staffe of our strength; it is the very stay and prop of our liues: What is that? Bred indeed is the staff of our strength; it is the very stay and prop of our lives: q-crq vbz d? n1 av vbz dt n1 pp-f po12 n1; pn31 vbz dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 40
580 if God breake this staffe, and deny vs Bread, we are gone. if God break this staff, and deny us Bred, we Are gone. cs np1 vvb d n1, cc vvb pno12 n1, pns12 vbr vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 40
581 But that is not all Bread is our staffe: but what is the staffe of Bread ? Verily, the Word of God, blessing our Bread, and commanding it to feede vs, is the staffe of this staffe: sustaining that vertue in the Bread, whereby it sustaineth vs. If God breake this staffe of Bread, But that is not all Bred is our staff: but what is the staff of Bred? Verily, the Word of God, blessing our Bred, and commanding it to feed us, is the staff of this staff: sustaining that virtue in the Bred, whereby it sustaineth us If God break this staff of Bred, p-acp d vbz xx d n1 vbz po12 n1: cc-acp q-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f n1? av-j, dt n1 pp-f np1, vvg po12 n1, cc vvg pn31 pc-acp vvi pno12, vbz dt n1 pp-f d n1: vvg d n1 p-acp dt n1, c-crq pn31 vvz pno12 cs np1 vvb d n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 40
582 if he withdraw his blessing from the Bread, if by his countermaund he inhibit or restraine the vertue of the bread; if he withdraw his blessing from the Bred, if by his countermand he inhibit or restrain the virtue of the bred; cs pns31 vvb po31 vvg p-acp dt n1, cs p-acp po31 n1 pns31 vvb cc vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 40
583 we are as farre to seeke with Bread, as without it. If sanctified with Gods word of blessing; we Are as Far to seek with Bred, as without it. If sanctified with God's word of blessing; pns12 vbr a-acp av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, c-acp p-acp pn31. cs j-vvn p-acp npg1 n1 pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 40
584 a little pulse and water, hard and homely fare shall feede Daniel as fresh and fat and faire, as the Kings dainties shall his companions: a little pulse and water, hard and homely fare shall feed daniel as fresh and fat and fair, as the Kings dainties shall his Sodales: dt j n1 cc n1, j cc j n1 vmb vvi np1 p-acp j cc j cc j, p-acp dt ng1 n2-j vmb po31 n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 40
585 a •ake and a cruse of water, shall suffice Eliah nourishment enough to walke in the strength thereof 40. dayes and nights: a few barley loaues and small fishes shall multiply to the satisfying of many thousands, eate while they will. a •ake and a cruse of water, shall suffice Elijah nourishment enough to walk in the strength thereof 40. days and nights: a few Barley loaves and small Fish shall multiply to the satisfying of many thousands, eat while they will. dt vvb cc dt n1 pp-f n1, vmb vvi np1 n1 av-d p-acp vvb p-acp dt n1 av crd n2 cc n2: dt d n1 n2 cc j ng2 vmb vvi p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f d crd, vvb cs pns32 vmb. (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 40
586 But if Gods word and blessing be wanting; But if God's word and blessing be wanting; p-acp cs ng1 n1 cc n1 vbb vvg; (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 40
587 the leane Kine may eate vp the fat, and be as thin, and hollow, and ill liking as before: the lean Kine may eat up the fat, and be as thin, and hollow, and ill liking as before: dt j n2 vmb vvi a-acp dt j, cc vbi a-acp j, cc j-jn, cc av-jn vvg a-acp a-acp: (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 40
588 and we may, as the Prophet Haggay speaketh, eate too much and not haue enough, drinke our fills and not be filled. and we may, as the Prophet Haggai speaks, eat too much and not have enough, drink our fills and not be filled. cc pns12 vmb, c-acp dt n1 j vvz, vvb av av-d cc xx vhi d, vvb po12 n2 cc xx vbi vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 40
589 This first degree of the Creatures sanctification by the word of God, is a common and ordinary blessing vpon the Creatures; This First degree of the Creatures sanctification by the word of God, is a Common and ordinary blessing upon the Creatures; d ord n1 pp-f dt n2 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vbz dt j cc j vvg p-acp dt n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 40
590 whereof, as of the light and dew of heauen, the wicked partake as well as the Godly, whereof, as of the Light and due of heaven, the wicked partake as well as the Godly, c-crq, c-acp pp-f dt j cc j-jn pp-f n1, dt j vvi c-acp av c-acp dt j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 40
591 and the thanklesse as the thankfull. But there is a second degree also ▪ beyond this; and the thankless as the thankful. But there is a second degree also ▪ beyond this; cc dt j p-acp dt j. p-acp pc-acp vbz dt ord n1 av ▪ p-acp d; (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 40
592 which is proper and peculiar to the Godly. And that is, when God not onely by the word of his Power bestoweth a blessing vpon the Creature: which is proper and peculiar to the Godly. And that is, when God not only by the word of his Power bestoweth a blessing upon the Creature: r-crq vbz j cc j p-acp dt j. cc d vbz, c-crq np1 xx av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vvz dt vvg p-acp dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 40
593 but also causeth the Eccho of that word to sound in our hearts by the voice of his Holy spirit) and giueth vs a sensible tast of his goodnes to vs therein: but also Causes the Echo of that word to found in our hearts by the voice of his Holy Spirit) and gives us a sensible taste of his Goodness to us therein: cc-acp av vvz dt n1 pp-f d n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1) cc vvz pno12 dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp pno12 av: (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 41
594 filling our hearts not onely with that joy and gladnes, which ariseth from the experience of the effect, viz. the refreshing of our naturall strength, filling our hearts not only with that joy and gladness, which arises from the experience of the Effect, viz. the refreshing of our natural strength, vvg po12 n2 xx av-j p-acp d n1 cc n1, r-crq vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, n1 dt n-vvg pp-f po12 j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 41
595 but also joy and gladnes with more spirituall and sublime then that, arising from the contemplation of the prime cause, viz. the fauour of God towards vs in the face of his Sonne; but also joy and gladness with more spiritual and sublime then that, arising from the contemplation of the prime cause, viz. the favour of God towards us in the face of his Son; cc-acp av n1 cc n1 p-acp av-dc j cc j av cst, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n-jn n1, n1 dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 41
596 that which Daeuid calleth the light of his countenance. For as it is the kind welcome at a friends table, that maketh the cheare good, rather then the quaintnes of variety of the dishes, ( Super omnia vultus Accessere boni ;) so as that a dinner of greene herbes with loue and kindnes, is better entertainment then a stalled Oxe with bad lookes: that which David calls the Light of his countenance. For as it is the kind welcome At a Friends table, that makes the cheer good, rather then the quaintness of variety of the Dishes, (Super omnia vultus Accessere boni;) so as that a dinner of green herbs with love and kindness, is better entertainment then a stalled Ox with bad looks: cst r-crq vvn vvz dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. c-acp c-acp pn31 vbz dt j j-jn p-acp dt ng1 n1, cst vvz dt vvi j, av-c cs dt n1 pp-f n1 pp-f dt n2, (fw-fr fw-la fw-la np1 fw-la;) av c-acp cst dt n1 pp-f j-jn n2 p-acp n1 cc n1, vbz j n1 av dt vvn n1 p-acp j n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 41
597 so the light of Gods fauorable countenance, shining vpon vs through these things, is it, which putteth more true gladnes into our hearts ; so the Light of God's favourable countenance, shining upon us through these things, is it, which putteth more true gladness into our hearts; av dt n1 pp-f npg1 j n1, vvg p-acp pno12 p-acp d n2, vbz pn31, r-crq vvz dc j n1 p-acp po12 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 41
598 then doth the corne, & the wine, and the oyle themselues, or any other outward thing that we doe or can partake. then does the corn, & the wine, and the oil themselves, or any other outward thing that we do or can partake. av vdz dt n1, cc dt n1, cc dt n1 px32, cc d j-jn j n1 cst pns12 vdb cc vmb vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 41
599 Now this sanctified and holy and comfortable vse of the Creatures, ariseth also from the word of Gods decree ; Now this sanctified and holy and comfortable use of the Creatures, arises also from the word of God's Decree; av d j-vvn cc j cc j n1 pp-f dt n2, vvz av p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 vvb; (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 41
600 euen as the former decree did: but not from the same decree. That former issued from the decree of Common prouidence ; even as the former Decree did: but not from the same Decree. That former issued from the Decree of Common providence; av c-acp dt j n1 vdd: cc-acp xx p-acp dt d n1. cst j vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 41
601 and so belonged vnto all, as that prouidence is common to all. and so belonged unto all, as that providence is Common to all. cc av vvd p-acp d, c-acp cst n1 vbz j p-acp d. (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 41
602 But this later degree proceedeth from that speciall word of Gods decree, whereby for the merits of Christ Iesus, the second Adam, he remoueth from the Creature that curse, wherein it was wrapped through the sinne of the first Adam, And in this the wicked haue no portion; as being out of Christ : But this later degree Proceedeth from that special word of God's Decree, whereby for the merits of christ Iesus, the second Adam, he Removeth from the Creature that curse, wherein it was wrapped through the sin of the First Adam, And in this the wicked have no portion; as being out of christ: p-acp d jc n1 vvz p-acp d j n1 pp-f npg1 n1, c-crq p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 np1, dt ord np1, pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1 cst n1, c-crq pn31 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt ord np1, cc p-acp d dt j vhb dx n1; c-acp vbg av pp-f np1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 41
603 so as they cannot partake of Gods Creatures; with any solid or sound comfort; and so the Creatures remaine, (in this degree) vnsanctified vnto them. so as they cannot partake of God's Creatures; with any solid or found Comfort; and so the Creatures remain, (in this degree) unsanctified unto them. av c-acp pns32 vmbx vvi pp-f npg1 n2; p-acp d j cc j n1; cc av dt n2 vvb, (p-acp d n1) j p-acp pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 41
604 For this reason, the Scriptures stile the Faithfull Primogenitos, the first borne; as to whom belongeth a double portion: For this reason, the Scriptures style the Faithful Primogenitos, the First born; as to whom belongeth a double portion: p-acp d n1, dt n2 n1 dt j n2, dt ord vvn; c-acp p-acp r-crq vvz dt j-jn n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 41
605 and Haeredes mundi, heires of the world; as if none but they had any good right thereunto. and Haeredes mundi, Heirs of the world; as if none but they had any good right thereunto. cc fw-la fw-la, n2 pp-f dt n1; c-acp cs pix cc-acp pns32 vhd d j n-jn av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 41
606 And St. Paul deriueth our Title to the Creatures from God, but by Christ ; [ All things are yours, and you are Christs, and Christ is Gods : And Saint Paul deriveth our Title to the Creatures from God, but by christ; [ All things Are yours, and you Are Christ, and christ is God's: cc n1 np1 vvz po12 n1 p-acp dt n2 p-acp np1, p-acp p-acp np1; [ d n2 vbr png22, cc pn22 vbr npg1, cc np1 vbz n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 41
607 ] as if these things were none of theirs, who are none of Christs. ] as if these things were none of theirs, who Are none of Christ. ] c-acp cs d n2 vbdr pix pp-f png32, r-crq vbr pix pp-f npg1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 41
608 And in the verse before my Text, he saith of meates, that God hath created them to be receiued with thankesgiuing of them which beleeue, and know the truth: And in the verse before my Text, he Says of Meats, that God hath created them to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe, and know the truth: cc p-acp dt n1 p-acp po11 n1, pns31 vvz pp-f n2, cst np1 vhz vvn pno32 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1 pp-f pno32 r-crq vvb, cc vvb dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 42
609 as if those that wanted faith and sauing knowledge, did but vsurpe the bread they eate. as if those that wanted faith and Saving knowledge, did but usurp the bred they eat. c-acp cs d cst vvd n1 cc vvg n1, vdd p-acp vvi dt n1 pns32 vvb. (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 42
610 And indeede it is certaine, the wicked, haue not right to the Creatures of God, in such ample sort, as the Godly haue. And indeed it is certain, the wicked, have not right to the Creatures of God, in such ample sort, as the Godly have. cc av pn31 vbz j, dt j, vhb xx vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, p-acp d j n1, c-acp dt j vhb. (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 42
611 A kinde of Right they haue, and we may not deny it them; giuen them by Gods vnchangeable ordinance at the Creation : A kind of Right they have, and we may not deny it them; given them by God's unchangeable Ordinance At the Creation: dt n1 pp-f j-jn pns32 vhb, cc pns12 vmb xx vvi pn31 pno32; vvn pno32 p-acp n2 j-u n1 p-acp dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 42
612 which being a branch of that part of Gods image in man, which was of naturall and not of supernaturall grace, might be, which being a branch of that part of God's image in man, which was of natural and not of supernatural grace, might be, r-crq vbg dt n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp n1, r-crq vbds pp-f j cc xx pp-f j vvb, vmd vbi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 42
613 and was fouly defaced with sinne; but was not, neither could be wholly lost, as hath bin already in part declared. A Right then they haue: and was foully defaced with sin; but was not, neither could be wholly lost, as hath been already in part declared. A Right then they have: cc vbds av-j vvd p-acp n1; cc-acp vbds xx, av-dx vmd vbi av-jn vvn, c-acp vhz vbn av p-acp n1 vvn. dt j-jn cs pns32 vhb: (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 42
614 but such a right, as reaching barely to the vse, cannot affoord vnto the vser true comfort, or sound peace of conscience, in such vse, of the Creatures. but such a right, as reaching barely to the use, cannot afford unto the user true Comfort, or found peace of conscience, in such use, of the Creatures. cc-acp d dt n-jn, c-acp vvg av-j p-acp dt vvb, vmbx vvi p-acp dt n1 j vvi, cc j n1 pp-f n1, p-acp d n1, pp-f dt n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 42
615 For, though nothing be in, and of it selfe vncleane: for Euery Creature of God is good: For, though nothing be in, and of it self unclean: for Every Creature of God is good: p-acp, cs pix vbi p-acp, cc pp-f pn31 n1 j: c-acp d n1 pp-f np1 vbz j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 42
616 yet to them that are vncleane, ex accidenti euery Creature is vncleane and polluted, because it is thus sanctified vnto them by the word of God. yet to them that Are unclean, ex accidenti every Creature is unclean and polluted, Because it is thus sanctified unto them by the word of God. av p-acp pno32 cst vbr j, fw-la fw-la d n1 vbz j cc j-vvn, c-acp pn31 vbz av vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 42
617 And the very true cause of all this, is the impurity of their hearts, by reason of vnbeliefe. The holy Ghost expresly assigneth this cause, To the pure all things are pure: And the very true cause of all this, is the impurity of their hearts, by reason of unbelief. The holy Ghost expressly assigneth this cause, To the pure all things Are pure: cc dt j j n1 pp-f d d, vbz dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, p-acp n1 pp-f n1. dt j n1 av-j vvz d n1, p-acp dt j d n2 vbr j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 42
618 but to them that are defiled and vnbelieuing is nothing pure: but euen their mind and conscience is defiled. but to them that Are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure: but even their mind and conscience is defiled. cc-acp p-acp pno32 cst vbr vvn cc vvg vbz pix j: cc-acp av po32 n1 cc n1 vbz vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 42
619 As a nasty vessell sowreth all that is put into it: so a conscience not purified by faith, casteth pollution vpon the best of Gods Creatures. As a nasty vessel soureth all that is put into it: so a conscience not purified by faith, Cast pollution upon the best of God's Creatures. p-acp dt j n1 vvz d cst vbz vvn p-acp pn31: av dt n1 xx vvn p-acp n1, vvz n1 p-acp dt js pp-f ng1 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 42
620 But what is all this to the Text, may some say: But what is all this to the Text, may Some say: cc-acp q-crq vbz d d p-acp dt n1, vmb d vvi: (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 42
621 or what to the point ? What is all this to the Duty of Thanksgiuing ? Much euery manner of way: or what to the point? What is all this to the Duty of Thanksgiving? Much every manner of Way: cc r-crq p-acp dt vvb? q-crq vbz d d p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1? av-d d n1 pp-f n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 42
622 or else blame St. Paul of impertinency: or Else blame Saint Paul of impertinency: cc av vvb n1 np1 pp-f n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 42
623 whose discourse should be incohaerent and vnjointed, if what I haue now last said were beside the Text. For since the sanctification of the Creature to our vse, dependeth vpon the powerfull and good word of God, blessing it vnto vs: whose discourse should be incoherent and unjointed, if what I have now last said were beside the Text. For since the sanctification of the Creature to our use, dependeth upon the powerful and good word of God, blessing it unto us: rg-crq n1 vmd vbi j cc j, cs r-crq pns11 vhb av vvi vvn vbdr p-acp dt np1 p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp po12 n1, vvz p-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f np1, vvg pn31 p-acp pno12: (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 42
624 that Duty must needes be necessary to a sanctified vse of the Creature, without which we can haue no faire assurance vnto our Consciences; that Duty must needs be necessary to a sanctified use of the Creature, without which we can have no fair assurance unto our Consciences; d n1 vmb av vbi j p-acp dt j-vvn n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp r-crq pns12 vmb vhi dx j n1 p-acp po12 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 42
625 that that word of blessing is proceeded out of the mouth of God. that that word of blessing is proceeded out of the Mouth of God. cst d n1 pp-f n1 vbz vvn av pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 42
626 And such is this duty of Thankesgiuing: appointed by God, as the ordinary meanes, and proper instrument, to procure that word of blessing from him. And such is this duty of Thanksgiving: appointed by God, as the ordinary means, and proper Instrument, to procure that word of blessing from him. cc d vbz d n1 pp-f n1: vvn p-acp np1, c-acp dt j n2, cc j n1, pc-acp vvi d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 43
627 When we haue performed this sincerely and faithfully; When we have performed this sincerely and faithfully; c-crq pns12 vhb vvn d av-j cc av-j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 43
628 our hearts may then, with a most cheerefull, but yet humble confidence, say Amen, So be it: our hearts may then, with a most cheerful, but yet humble confidence, say Amen, So be it: po12 n2 vmb av, p-acp dt av-ds j, cc-acp av j n1, vvb uh-n, av vbb pn31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 43
629 in full assurance that God will joyne his Fiat to ours: crowne our Amen with his: in full assurance that God will join his Fiat to ours: crown our Amen with his: p-acp j n1 cst np1 vmb vvi po31 zz p-acp png12: vvb po12 uh-n p-acp po31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 43
630 and to our So be it of Faith & Hope, adde his of Power and Command: blessing his Creatures vnto vs, and to our So be it of Faith & Hope, add his of Power and Command: blessing his Creatures unto us, cc p-acp po12 av vbb pn31 pp-f n1 cc vvb, vvb png31 pp-f n1 cc vvb: vvg po31 n2 p-acp pno12, (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 43
631 when we blesse him for them; and sanctifying their vse to our comfort, when we magnifie his goodnes for the receipt. when we bless him for them; and sanctifying their use to our Comfort, when we magnify his Goodness for the receipt. c-crq pns12 vvb pno31 p-acp pno32; cc vvg po32 n1 p-acp po12 n1, c-crq pns12 vvb po31 n1 p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 43
632 You see therefore how, as vnseperable & vndiuided companions, the Apostle joyneth these two together: the one, as the cause: the other, as the meanes of the Creatures sanctification: You see Therefore how, as unseparable & undivided Sodales, the Apostle Joineth these two together: the one, as the cause: the other, as the means of the Creatures sanctification: pn22 vvb av c-crq, c-acp j-u cc j n2, dt n1 vvz d crd av: dt pi, c-acp dt n1: dt n-jn, c-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n2 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 43
633 [ It is sanctified by the word of God, & Prayer. [ It is sanctified by the word of God, & Prayer. [ pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 43
634 ] By the Word of Gods powerfull decree: as the sole efficient, and sufficient cause: and by the Prayer of Thankesgiuing (for such Prayer he meaneth, ] By the Word of God's powerful Decree: as the sole efficient, and sufficient cause: and by the Prayer of Thanksgiving (for such Prayer he means, ] p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 j vvi: p-acp dt j j, cc j n1: cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 (c-acp d n1 pns31 vvz, (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 43
635 as either hath Thankesgiuing joyned with it, or else is a part of Thankesgiuing, or Thankesgiving a part of it?) by Prayer I say and Thankesgiuing, as the proper meanes to obtaine it. as either hath Thanksgiving joined with it, or Else is a part of Thanksgiving, or Thanksgiving a part of it?) by Prayer I say and Thanksgiving, as the proper means to obtain it. c-acp d vhz n1 vvn p-acp pn31, cc av vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 dt n1 pp-f pn31?) p-acp n1 pns11 vvb cc n1, p-acp dt j n2 pc-acp vvi pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 43
636 This is the blessed effect of Thankesgiuing, as it is an Act of Religion. And thus you haue heard two grand Reasons, concluding the necessity of Thankesgiuing vnto God, in the receiuing and vsing of his good Creatures. This is the blessed Effect of Thanksgiving, as it is an Act of Religion. And thus you have herd two grand Reasons, concluding the necessity of Thanksgiving unto God, in the receiving and using of his good Creatures. d vbz dt j-vvn n1 pp-f n1, c-acp pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1. cc av pn22 vhb vvn crd j n2, vvg dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1, p-acp dt vvg cc vvg pp-f po31 j n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 43
637 The one, considering it as an Act of Iustice: because it is the onely acceptable discharge of that obligagation of debt, wherein we stand bound vnto God for the free vse of so many good Creatures. The one, considering it as an Act of justice: Because it is the only acceptable discharge of that obligagation of debt, wherein we stand bound unto God for the free use of so many good Creatures. dt crd, vvg pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: c-acp pn31 vbz dt j j vvb pp-f d n1 pp-f n1, c-crq pns12 vvb vvn p-acp np1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f av d j n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 43
638 The Other, considering it is an Act of Religion : The Other, considering it is an Act of Religion: dt j-jn, vvg pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 43
639 because it is the most proper and conuenient meanes to procure from the mouth of God a word of Blessing, to sanctifie the Creatures to the vses of our liues, Because it is the most proper and convenient means to procure from the Mouth of God a word of Blessing, to sanctify the Creatures to the uses of our lives, c-acp pn31 vbz dt av-ds j cc j n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 dt n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi dt n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 43
640 and to the comfort of our Cons•iences. and to the Comfort of our Cons•iences. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 43
641 This Thankesgiuing being an Act both of Iustice and Religion: whensoeuer we either receiue or vse any good Creature of God; This Thanksgiving being an Act both of justice and Religion: whensoever we either receive or use any good Creature of God; d n1 vbg dt n1 av-d pp-f n1 cc n1: c-crq pns12 d vvb cc vvb d j n1 pp-f np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 43
642 without this we are vniust in the Receipt, and in the Vse prophane. It is now high time, we should from the premises inferre something for our farther vse and Edification. without this we Are unjust in the Receipt, and in the Use profane. It is now high time, we should from the premises infer something for our farther use and Edification. p-acp d pns12 vbr j p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp dt vvb j. pn31 vbz av j n1, pns12 vmd p-acp dt n2 vvb pi p-acp po12 jc n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 43
643 And the first Inference may be, shall I say for Triall ; And the First Inference may be, shall I say for Trial; cc dt ord n1 vmb vbi, vmb pns11 vvi p-acp n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 44
644 or may I not rather say, for Conuiction ? since wee shall learne thereby, not so much to examine our Thankefulnes, how true it is; or may I not rather say, for Conviction? since we shall Learn thereby, not so much to examine our Thankfulness, how true it is; cc vmb pns11 xx av-c vvi, c-acp n1? c-acp pns12 vmb vvi av, xx av av-d p-acp vvb po12 n1, c-crq j pn31 vbz; (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 44
645 as to discouer our Vnthankfulnes, how foule it is. as to discover our Unthankfulness, how foul it is. c-acp p-acp vvb po12 n1, c-crq j pn31 vbz. (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 44
646 And how should that discouery cast vs downe to a deepe condemnation of our selues for so much both Vniustice and Prophanenesse ; And how should that discovery cast us down to a deep condemnation of our selves for so much both Unjustice and Profaneness; cc q-crq vmd d n1 vvd pno12 a-acp p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f po12 n2 p-acp av d d n1 cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 44
647 when we shall finde our selues guilty of, so many failings in the performance of such a necessary Duty both of Iustice, and Religion ? But we cannot abide to heare on this care: when we shall find our selves guilty of, so many failings in the performance of such a necessary Duty both of justice, and Religion? But we cannot abide to hear on this care: c-crq pns12 vmb vvi po12 n2 j pp-f, av d n2-vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f d dt j n1 av-d pp-f n1, cc n1? cc-acp pns12 vmbx vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 44
648 We vnthankfull to God? farre be that from vs: we scarce euer speake of any thing we haue, or haue done, or suffred ; We unthankful to God? Far be that from us: we scarce ever speak of any thing we have, or have done, or suffered; pns12 j p-acp np1? av-j vbb d p-acp pno12: pns12 av-j av vvi pp-f d n1 pns12 vhb, cc vhb vdn, cc vvd; (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 44
649 but we send this clause after it. I thank God for it. but we send this clause After it. I thank God for it. cc-acp pns12 vvb d n1 c-acp pn31. pns11 vvb np1 p-acp pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 44
650 And how are we vnthankfull, seeing wee doe thus? It is a true saying, which one saith; And how Are we unthankful, seeing we do thus? It is a true saying, which one Says; cc c-crq vbr pns12 j, vvg pns12 vdi av? pn31 vbz dt j n-vvg, r-crq crd vvz; (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 44
651 Thanking of God, is a thing all men doe, and yet none doe, as they should. Thanking of God, is a thing all men do, and yet none do, as they should. vvg pp-f np1, vbz dt n1 d n2 vdb, cc av pi vdb, c-acp pns32 vmd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 44
652 It is often in vdo, but seldome in imo : It is often in vdo, but seldom in imo: pn31 vbz av p-acp n1, p-acp av p-acp fw-la: (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 44
653 it swimmeth often vpon the tip of our tongues, but seldome sinketh into the bottom of our hearts. I thanke God for it, is, it swimmeth often upon the tip of our tongues, but seldom sinks into the bottom of our hearts. I thank God for it, is, pn31 vvz av p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, p-acp av vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2. pns11 vvb np1 p-acp pn31, vbz, (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 44
654 as many vse it, rather a By-word then a Thanksgiuing: so farre from being an acceptable seruice to God, as many use it, rather a Byword then a Thanksgiving: so Far from being an acceptable service to God, c-acp d vvb pn31, av-c dt n1 av dt n1: av av-j p-acp vbg dt j n1 p-acp np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 44
655 and a magnifying of his name; and a magnifying of his name; cc dt vvg pp-f po31 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 44
656 that is rather it selfe a grieuous sinne, and a taking of his holy name in vaine. that is rather it self a grievous sin, and a taking of his holy name in vain. d vbz av-c pn31 n1 dt j n1, cc dt n-vvg pp-f po31 j n1 p-acp j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 44
657 But if we will consider duly and aright, not so much how neere we draw vnto God with our lips, as how farre our hearts are from him when we say so: But if we will Consider duly and aright, not so much how near we draw unto God with our lips, as how Far our hearts Are from him when we say so: p-acp cs pns12 vmb vvi av-jn cc av, xx av av-d q-crq av-j pns12 vvb p-acp np1 p-acp po12 n2, c-acp q-crq av-j po12 n2 vbr p-acp pno31 c-crq pns12 vvb av: (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 44
658 wee shall see what small reason we haue, vpon such a slender lip-labour to thinke our selues discharged either of the bond of thankefulnesse, we shall see what small reason we have, upon such a slender lip-labour to think our selves discharged either of the bound of thankfulness, pns12 vmb vvi r-crq j n1 pns12 vhb, p-acp d dt j n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n2 vvn d pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 44
659 or from the sinne of vnthankfulnes. Quid verba audiam, facta cum vidiam ! or from the sin of unthankfulness. Quid verba audiam, facta cum vidiam! cc p-acp dt vvb pp-f n1. fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la! (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 44
660 Though we say, I thanke God, a thousand and a thousand times ouer, yet if in our deedes we bewray foule vnthankefulnesse vnto him: Though we say, I thank God, a thousand and a thousand times over, yet if in our Deeds we bewray foul unthankfulness unto him: cs pns12 vvb, pns11 vvb np1, dt crd cc dt crd n2 a-acp, av cs p-acp po12 n2 pns12 vvb j n1 p-acp pno31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 44
661 it is but Protestatio contraria facto: and we doe thereby but make our selues the greater and the deeper lyers. it is but Declaration contraria facto: and we do thereby but make our selves the greater and the Deeper liars. pn31 vbz p-acp np1 fw-la fw-la: cc pns12 vdb av cc-acp vvi po12 n2 dt jc cc dt jc-jn n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 44
662 Euery sinne is spacious, and diffused, and spreadeth into a number of branches: this of Ingratitude not least. Every sin is spacious, and diffused, and spreadeth into a number of branches: this of Ingratitude not lest. d n1 vbz j, cc vvn, cc vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2: d pp-f n1 xx cs. (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 44
663 Yet we will doe our best to reduce all that multitude to some few principall branches. Yet we will do our best to reduce all that multitude to Some few principal branches. av pns12 vmb vdi po12 js pc-acp vvi d cst n1 p-acp d d j-jn n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 44
664 There are required vnto true Thankfulnesse three things; Recognition, Estimation, Retribution. There Are required unto true Thankfulness three things; Recognition, Estimation, Retribution. pc-acp vbr vvn p-acp j n1 crd n2; n1, n1, n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 44
665 He that hath receiued a benefit from another, he ought first, faithfully to acknowledge it, secondly, to value it worthily; He that hath received a benefit from Another, he ought First, faithfully to acknowledge it, secondly, to valve it worthily; pns31 cst vhz vvn dt n1 p-acp j-jn, pns31 vmd ord, av-j p-acp vvb pn31, ord, p-acp vvb pn31 av-j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 45
666 thirdly, to endeauour really to requite it. Thirdly, to endeavour really to requite it. ord, pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp vvb pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 45
667 And who so faileth in any of these, is (so farre as he faileth) vnthankefull more or lesse. And who so Faileth in any of these, is (so Far as he Faileth) unthankful more or less. cc q-crq av vvz p-acp d pp-f d, vbz (av av-j c-acp pns31 vvz) j dc cc av-dc. (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 45
668 And doe not some of vs faile in all, and doe not all of vs faile in some of these? For our more assured, whether Examination, or Conuiction ; And do not Some of us fail in all, and do not all of us fail in Some of these? For our more assured, whither Examination, or Conviction; cc vdb xx d pp-f pno12 vvi p-acp d, cc vdb xx d pp-f pno12 vvi p-acp d pp-f d? p-acp po12 av-dc j-vvn, cs n1, cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 45
669 let vs a little consider how we haue and doe behaue our selues in each of the three respects; let us a little Consider how we have and do behave our selves in each of the three respects; vvb pno12 dt j vvb c-crq pns12 vhb cc vdb vvi po12 n2 p-acp d pp-f dt crd n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 45
670 In euery of which, wee will instance but in two kinds; and so we shall haue sixe degrees of Ingratitude: In every of which, we will instance but in two Kinds; and so we shall have sixe Degrees of Ingratitude: p-acp d pp-f r-crq, pns12 vmb n1 cc-acp p-acp crd n2; cc av pns12 vmb vhi crd n2 pp-f n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 45
671 still holding our selues as close as we can to the present point, concerning our Thankefulnesse or vnthankfulnesse, still holding our selves as close as we can to the present point, Concerning our Thankfulness or unthankfulness, av vvg po12 n2 c-acp av-j c-acp pns12 vmb p-acp dt j n1, vvg po12 n1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 45
672 as it respecteth the vse we haue of, and the benefit we haue from, the good Creatures of God. as it respecteth the use we have of, and the benefit we have from, the good Creatures of God. c-acp pn31 vvz dt vvb pns12 vhb pp-f, cc dt n1 pns12 vhb p-acp, dt j n2 pp-f np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 45
673 And first, we faile in our Recognition, and in the due acknowledgement of Gods blessings. And First, we fail in our Recognition, and in the due acknowledgement of God's blessings. cc ord, pns12 vvb p-acp po12 n1, cc p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f npg1 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 45
674 And therein first, and let that be the first degree of our vnthankfulnesse, in letting so many blessings of his 〈 ◊ 〉 by vs, without any regard, or so much as notice taken of them: And therein First, and let that be the First degree of our unthankfulness, in letting so many blessings of his 〈 ◊ 〉 by us, without any regard, or so much as notice taken of them: cc av ord, cc vvb cst vbb dt ord n1 pp-f po12 n1, p-acp vvg av d n2 pp-f po31 〈 sy 〉 p-acp pno12, p-acp d vvb, cc av av-d c-acp n1 vvn pp-f pno32: (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 45
675 Whereas knowledge must euer goe before acknowledgement, and Apprehension before Confession. There is a twofold Confession to bee made vnto God: the one, of our sinnes ; Whereas knowledge must ever go before acknowledgement, and Apprehension before Confessi. There is a twofold Confessi to be made unto God: the one, of our Sins; cs n1 vmb av vvi p-acp n1, cc n1 p-acp n1. pc-acp vbz dt j n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp np1: dt pi, pp-f po12 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 45
676 the other, of his goodnesse. That belongeth to Repentan•• ; the other, of his Goodness. That belongeth to Repentan••; dt j-jn, pp-f po31 n1. cst vvz p-acp np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 45
677 this to Thankefulnes. Both of them consist in an Acknowledgement: and in both, the acknowledgement is most faithfull, when it is most punctuall : this to Thankfulness. Both of them consist in an Acknowledgement: and in both, the acknowledgement is most faithful, when it is most punctual: d p-acp n1. d pp-f pno32 vvi p-acp dt n1: cc p-acp d, dt n1 vbz ds j, c-crq pn31 vbz av-ds j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 45
678 and in both, we come to make default, for want of taking such particular information, as wee ought, and might. and in both, we come to make default, for want of taking such particular information, as we ought, and might. cc p-acp d, pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi n1, p-acp n1 pp-f vvg d j n1, c-acp pns12 vmd, cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 45
679 In our Repentance, we content our selues commonly with a generall Confession of our sinnes ; In our Repentance, we content our selves commonly with a general Confessi of our Sins; p-acp po12 n1, pns12 vvb po12 n2 av-j p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po12 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 45
680 or at the most, possibly sometimes make acknowledgement of some one or a few grosser falls, which gall our consciences or which the world cryeth shame of: or At the most, possibly sometime make acknowledgement of Some one or a few grosser falls, which Gall our Consciences or which the world Cries shame of: cc p-acp dt ds, av-j av vvi n1 pp-f d crd cc dt d jc n2, r-crq n1 po12 n2 cc r-crq dt n1 vvz n1 pp-f: (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 45
681 and if we do• that, we thinke we haue made an excellent Confession. and if we do• that, we think we have made an excellent Confessi. cc cs pns12 n1 cst, pns12 vvb pns12 vhb vvn dt j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 45
682 So in our Thanksgiuing, ordinarily wee content our selues with a generall acknowledgement of Gods goodnesse and mercies to vs; So in our Thanksgiving, ordinarily we content our selves with a general acknowledgement of God's Goodness and Mercies to us; av p-acp po12 n1, av-j pns12 vvb po12 n2 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n1 cc n2 p-acp pno12; (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 45
683 or sometimes possibly recount some one or a few notable and Eminent fauours, such as most affect vs, or sometime possibly recount Some one or a few notable and Eminent favours, such as most affect us, cc av av-j vvi d crd cc dt d j cc j n2, d c-acp ds vvb pno12, (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 45
684 or whereof the world taketh notice: and this is all we doe. or whereof the world Takes notice: and this is all we do. cc c-crq dt n1 vvz n1: cc d vbz d pns12 vdb. (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 46
685 But we doe indeed in both these, deale vnfaithfully with God, and with our owne soules. But we do indeed in both these, deal unfaithfully with God, and with our own Souls. cc-acp pns12 vdb av p-acp d d, vvb av-j p-acp np1, cc p-acp po12 d n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 46
686 If wee desire to shew our selues truely penitent we should take knowledge (so farre as possibly we could) of all our sinnes, small and great (at least the seuerall species and kinds of them, If we desire to show our selves truly penitent we should take knowledge (so Far as possibly we could) of all our Sins, small and great (At least the several species and Kinds of them, cs pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi po12 n2 av-j j-jn pns12 vmd vvi n1 (av av-j c-acp av-j pns12 vmd) pp-f d po12 n2, j cc j (p-acp ds dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f pno32, (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 46
687 for the indiuiduals are infinite:) and bring them all before God in the Confession of Repentance. And if we desired to shew our selues truely thankefull; we should take notice (so farre as possibly we could, for the individuals Are infinite:) and bring them all before God in the Confessi of Repentance. And if we desired to show our selves truly thankful; we should take notice (so Far as possibly we could, p-acp dt n2 vbr j:) cc vvb pno32 d p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. cc cs pns12 vvd pc-acp vvi po12 n2 av-j j; pns12 vmd vvi n1 (av av-j c-acp av-j pns12 vmd, (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 46
688 and in the species at least,) of all Gods blessings, small and great; and in the species At least,) of all God's blessings, small and great; cc p-acp dt n2 p-acp ds,) pp-f d ng1 n2, j cc j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 46
689 and bring them all before him in the Confession of Praise. We should euen Colligere fragmenta gather vp the very broken meats, and let nothing be left, those small petty blessings, as we account them: and bring them all before him in the Confessi of Praise. We should even Colligere fragmenta gather up the very broken Meats, and let nothing be left, those small Petty blessings, as we account them: cc vvb pno32 d p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. pns12 vmd j fw-la fw-la vvb a-acp dt j vvn n2, cc vvb pix vbi vvn, d j j n2, c-acp pns12 vvb pno32: (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 46
690 and as we thinke scarce worth the obseruation. Did we so: and as we think scarce worth the observation. Did we so: cc c-acp pns12 vvb av-j j dt n1. vdd pns12 av: (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 46
691 how many baskets full might be taken vp, which we dayly suffer to fall to the ground, how many baskets full might be taken up, which we daily suffer to fallen to the ground, c-crq d n2 j vmd vbi vvn a-acp, r-crq pns12 av-j vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 46
692 and bee lost? Like Swine vnder the Oakes, we grouze vp the ake-cornes, and snouke about for more, and be lost? Like Swine under the Oaks, we grouze up the ake-cornes, and snouke about for more, cc vbi vvn? j n1 p-acp dt n2, pns12 vvb a-acp dt n2, cc vvb a-acp p-acp av-dc, (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 46
693 and eate them too, and when we haue done lie wrouting & thrusting our noses in the earth for more: and eat them too, and when we have done lie wrouting & thrusting our noses in the earth for more: cc vvi pno32 av, cc c-crq pns12 vhb vdn vvb vvg cc vvg po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 p-acp av-dc: (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 46
694 but neuer lift vp so much as halfe an eye, to the tree that shed them. but never lift up so much as half an eye, to the tree that shed them. cc-acp av-x vvb a-acp av av-d c-acp j-jn dt n1, p-acp dt n1 cst vvb pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 46
695 Euery crumme we put in our mouthes, euery drop wherewith we coole our tongues, the very ayre we continually breath in and out through our throats and nosthrils, a thousand other such things whereof the very commonnes taketh away the obseruation, wee receiue from his fulnesse: Every crumb we put in our mouths, every drop wherewith we cool our tongues, the very air we continually breath in and out through our throats and nostrils, a thousand other such things whereof the very commons Takes away the observation, we receive from his fullness: d n1 pns12 vvd p-acp po12 n2, d vvb c-crq pns12 vvb po12 n2, dt j n1 pns12 av-j n1 p-acp cc av p-acp po12 n2 cc n2, dt crd n-jn d n2 c-crq dt j n2 vvz av dt n1, pns12 vvb p-acp po31 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 46
696 and many of these are renewed euery morning, and some of these are renewed euery minute : and many of these Are renewed every morning, and Some of these Are renewed every minute: cc d pp-f d vbr vvn d n1, cc d pp-f d vbr vvn d n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 46
697 and yet how seldome doe we so much as take notice of many of these things? How justly might that complaint which God maketh against the vnthankefull Israelites, be taken vp against vs? The Oxe knoweth his owner, and yet how seldom do we so much as take notice of many of these things? How justly might that complaint which God makes against the unthankful Israelites, be taken up against us? The Ox Knoweth his owner, cc av q-crq av vdb pns12 av av-d c-acp vvi n1 pp-f d pp-f d n2? c-crq av-j vmd d n1 r-crq np1 vvz p-acp dt j np2, vbb vvn a-acp p-acp pno12? dt n1 vvz po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 46
698 and the Asse his Masters crib: but Israel doth not know, my people doth not consider. and the Ass his Masters crib: but Israel does not know, my people does not Consider. cc dt n1 po31 ng1 n1: cc-acp np1 vdz xx vvi, po11 n1 vdz xx vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 46
699 The second degree of our Vnthankefulnesse to God, and that also for want of faithfull Acknowledgement, is: The second degree of our Unthankfulness to God, and that also for want of faithful Acknowledgement, is: dt ord n1 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp np1, cc cst av p-acp n1 pp-f j n1, vbz: (4) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 46
700 in ascribing the good things he hath giuen vs to our owne deserts, or indeauours, or to any other thing or Creature, either in part or in whole, but onely to him. in ascribing the good things he hath given us to our own deserts, or endeavours, or to any other thing or Creature, either in part or in Whole, but only to him. p-acp vvg dt j n2 pns31 vhz vvn pno12 p-acp po12 d n2, cc n2, cc p-acp d j-jn n1 cc n1, d p-acp n1 cc p-acp j-jn, cc-acp av-j p-acp pno31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 47
701 Such things indeed we haue, and we know it too (perhaps but too well) but we be stirred our selues for them, we beate our braines for them, wee got them out of the fire, and swet for them; Such things indeed we have, and we know it too (perhaps but too well) but we be stirred our selves for them, we beat our brains for them, we god them out of the fire, and sweated for them; d n2 av pns12 vhb, cc pns12 vvb pn31 av (av p-acp av av) cc-acp pns12 vbb vvn po12 n2 p-acp pno32, pns12 vvi po12 n2 p-acp pno32, pns12 vvn pno32 av pp-f dt n1, cc vvd p-acp pno32; (4) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 47
702 we may thanke our good friends, or we may thanke our good selues for them. we may thank our good Friends, or we may thank our good selves for them. pns12 vmb vvi po12 j n2, cc pns12 vmb vvi po12 j n2 p-acp pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 47
703 Thus doe wee sacrifice vnto our owne nets, and burne incense to our drag, as if by them our portion were fat, and our meate plentious. Thus do we sacrifice unto our own nets, and burn incense to our drag, as if by them our portion were fat, and our meat plenteous. av vdb pns12 n1 p-acp po12 d n2, cc vvi n1 p-acp po12 n1, c-acp cs p-acp pno32 po12 n1 vbdr j, cc po12 n1 j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 47
704 And as Pilate mingled the bloud of the Galileans with their owne sacrifices: so into these spirituall sacrifices of Thanksgiuing, which we offer vnto God, wee infuse a quantity of our owne swinke and sweate, of our owne wit and fore-cast, of our owne power and friends, still some one thing or other of our owne ; And as Pilate mingled the blood of the Galileans with their own Sacrifices: so into these spiritual Sacrifices of Thanksgiving, which we offer unto God, we infuse a quantity of our own swink and sweat, of our own wit and forecast, of our own power and Friends, still Some one thing or other of our own; cc p-acp np1 vvn dt n1 pp-f dt np1 p-acp po32 d n2: av p-acp d j n2 pp-f n1, r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp np1, pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f po12 d vvi cc vvi, pp-f po12 d n1 cc vvd, pp-f po12 d n1 cc n2, av d crd n1 cc n-jn pp-f po12 d; (4) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 47
705 and so rob God, if not of all, yet of so much of his honour. and so rob God, if not of all, yet of so much of his honour. cc av vvb np1, cs xx pp-f d, av pp-f av d pp-f po31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 47
706 This kinde of vnthankefulnesse God both fore-saw and forbad in his owne people, Deut. 8. warning them to take heed, verse 17. lest when they abounded in all plenty and prosperity, they should forget the Lord, This kind of unthankfulness God both foresaw and forbade in his own people, Deuteronomy 8. warning them to take heed, verse 17. lest when they abounded in all plenty and Prosperity, they should forget the Lord, d n1 pp-f n1 np1 av-d vvd cc vvd p-acp po31 d n1, np1 crd n1 pno32 pc-acp vvi n1, n1 crd j c-crq pns32 vvd p-acp d n1 cc n1, pns32 vmd vvi dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 47
707 and say in their hearts, my power and the might of my hand hath gotten me this wealth. and say in their hearts, my power and the might of my hand hath got me this wealth. cc vvb p-acp po32 n2, po11 n1 cc dt n1 pp-f po11 n1 vhz vvn pno11 d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 47
708 The very saying or thinking of this was a forgetting of God. But (saith Moses there) thou shalt remember the Lord thy God; The very saying or thinking of this was a forgetting of God. But (Says Moses there) thou shalt Remember the Lord thy God; dt j n-vvg cc vvg pp-f d vbds dt vvg pp-f np1. p-acp (vvz np1 a-acp) pns21 vm2 vvi dt n1 po21 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 47
709 for it is he that giueth thee power to get wealth, &c. The whole Chapter is none other but a warne-word against vnthankfulnesse. for it is he that gives thee power to get wealth, etc. The Whole Chapter is none other but a warn-word against unthankfulness. p-acp pn31 vbz pns31 cst vvz pno21 n1 pc-acp vvi n1, av dt j-jn n1 vbz pix j-jn p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 47
710 All glorying in our selues, all vaine boasting of the gifts of God, or bearing our selues high vpon any of his blessings, is a kind of smothering of the receipt; All glorying in our selves, all vain boasting of the Gifts of God, or bearing our selves high upon any of his blessings, is a kind of smothering of the receipt; av-d vvg p-acp po12 n2, d j vvg pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, cc vvg po12 n2 j p-acp d pp-f po31 n2, vbz dt n1 pp-f j-vvg pp-f dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 47
711 and argueth in vs a kind of loathnesse to make a free acknowledgement of the giuers bounty; and argue in us a kind of loathness to make a free acknowledgement of the givers bounty; cc vvz p-acp pno12 dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 47
712 and so is tainted with a spice of vnthankfulnesse in this degree, If thou didst receiue it; and so is tainted with a spice of unthankfulness in this degree, If thou didst receive it; cc av vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d n1, cs pns21 vdd2 vvi pn31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 47
713 why doest thou glory, as if thou hadst not receiued it ? saith my Apostle elsewhere. why dost thou glory, as if thou Hadst not received it? Says my Apostle elsewhere. q-crq vd2 pns21 vvi, c-acp cs pns21 vhd2 xx vvn pn31? vvz po11 n1 av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 47
714 Hee that glorieth in that, for which hee euen giueth thankes ; He that Glorieth in that, for which he even gives thanks; pns31 cst vvz p-acp d, p-acp r-crq pns31 av-j vvz n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 47
715 doth by that glorying, as much as hee dareth, reuerse his thankes. The Pharisee, who thanked God hee was not like other men; does by that glorying, as much as he dareth, reverse his thanks. The Pharisee, who thanked God he was not like other men; vdz p-acp d vvg, p-acp d c-acp pns31 vvz, vvi po31 n2. dt np1, r-crq vvd np1 pns31 vbds xx av-j j-jn n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 47
716 did euen then, and by those very thankes, but bewray his owne wretched vnthanke•ulnesse. Besides a faithfull Recognition, in free acknowledging the benefit receiued; did even then, and by those very thanks, but bewray his own wretched vnthanke•ulnesse. Beside a faithful Recognition, in free acknowledging the benefit received; vdd av av, cc p-acp d j n2, p-acp vvi po31 d j n1. p-acp dt j n1, p-acp j vvg dt n1 vvd; (4) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 47
717 there is required vnto thankfulnesse a just Estimation of the benefit, in valuing it, as it deserueth: there is required unto thankfulness a just Estimation of the benefit, in valuing it, as it deserves: pc-acp vbz vvn p-acp n1 dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp vvg pn31, c-acp pn31 vvz: (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 48
718 Wherein we make default, if either we value it not at all, or vndervalue it. The third Degree then o• our Ingratitude vnto God, is the Forgetfulnesse of his benefits. Wherein we make default, if either we valve it not At all, or undervalue it. The third Degree then o• our Ingratitude unto God, is the Forgetfulness of his benefits. c-crq pns12 vvb n1, cs d po12 vvb pn31 xx p-acp d, cc vvi pn31. dt ord n1 av n1 po12 n1 p-acp np1, vbz dt n1 pp-f po31 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 48
719 When we so easily forget them, it is a signe we set nought by them. Euery man readily remembreth those things, hee maketh any reckoning of: When we so Easily forget them, it is a Signen we Set nought by them. Every man readily Remember those things, he makes any reckoning of: c-crq pns12 av av-j vvb pno32, pn31 vbz dt n1 pns12 vvb pix p-acp pno32. d n1 av-j vvz d n2, pns31 vvz d n-vvg pp-f: (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 48
720 insomuch that, although old age be naturally forgetfull, yet Tully saith, he neuer knew any man so old as to forget where he had hid his gould, insomuch that, although old age be naturally forgetful, yet Tully Says, he never knew any man so old as to forget where he had hid his gold, av cst, cs j n1 vbi av-j j, av np1 vvz, pns31 av-x vvd d n1 av j c-acp pc-acp vvi c-crq pns31 vhd vvn po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 48
721 or to whom he had lent his monyes. or to whom he had lent his moneys. cc p-acp ro-crq pns31 vhd vvn po31 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 48
722 In Deut. 8. Moses warneth the people, (as you heard) to beware, lest being full they should forget the Lord that had fed them: In Deuteronomy 8. Moses warneth the people, (as you herd) to beware, lest being full they should forget the Lord that had fed them: p-acp np1 crd np1 vvz dt n1, (c-acp pn22 vvd) p-acp vvb, cs vbg j pns32 vmd vvi dt n1 cst vhd vvn pno32: (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 48
723 and Dauid stirreth vp his soule in Psal. 103. to blesse the Lord, and not to forget any of his benefits. and David stirs up his soul in Psalm 103. to bless the Lord, and not to forget any of his benefits. cc np1 vvz a-acp po31 n1 p-acp np1 crd p-acp vvb dt n1, cc xx pc-acp vvi d pp-f po31 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 48
724 We all condemne Pharaohs Butler of vnthankfulnesse to Ioseph, (and so we may well doe; We all condemn Pharaohs Butler of unthankfulness to Ioseph, (and so we may well do; pns12 d vvb np1 n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1, (cc av pns12 vmb av vdi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 48
725 for he afterwards condemned himselfe for it:) in that hauing receiued comfort from Ioseph, when they were fellow prisoners, he yet forgat him when he was in place where, for he afterwards condemned himself for it:) in that having received Comfort from Ioseph, when they were fellow Prisoners, he yet forgot him when he was in place where, c-acp pns31 av vvn px31 p-acp pn31:) p-acp cst vhg vvn n1 p-acp np1, c-crq pns32 vbdr n1 n2, pns31 av vvd pno31 c-crq pns31 vbds p-acp n1 c-crq, (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 48
726 and had power and opportunity to requite him. and had power and opportunity to requite him. cc vhd n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi pno31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 48
727 How inexcusable are wee, that so condemne him? seeing wherein we judge him, we condemne our selues as much, and much more: How inexcusable Are we, that so condemn him? seeing wherein we judge him, we condemn our selves as much, and much more: q-crq j vbr pns12, cst av vvi pno31? vvg c-crq pns12 vvb pno31, pns12 vvb po12 n2 c-acp d, cc av-d av-dc: (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 48
728 for we doe the same things, and much worse. Hee forgat Ioseph, who was but a man like himselfe: for we do the same things, and much Worse. He forgot Ioseph, who was but a man like himself: c-acp pns12 vdb dt d n2, cc d jc. pns31 vvd np1, r-crq vbds p-acp dt n1 av-j px31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 48
729 we forget God. He had receiued but one good turne: we forget God. He had received but one good turn: pns12 vvb np1. pns31 vhd vvn p-acp crd j n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 48
730 we many. It is like he had none about him to put him in mind of Ioseph ; we many. It is like he had none about him to put him in mind of Ioseph; pns12 d. pn31 vbz j pns31 vhd pix p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp n1 pp-f np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 48
731 for as for Ioseph himselfe we know he lay by it, and could haue no accesse: for as for Ioseph himself we know he lay by it, and could have no access: c-acp c-acp p-acp np1 px31 pns12 vvb pns31 vvd p-acp pn31, cc vmd vhi dx n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 48
732 we haue God himselfe dayly rubbing vp our memories, both by his word and Ministers, and also by new and fresh benefits. He, we have God himself daily rubbing up our memories, both by his word and Ministers, and also by new and fresh benefits. He, pns12 vhb np1 px31 av-j vvg a-acp po12 n2, av-d p-acp po31 n1 cc n2, cc av p-acp j cc j n2. pns31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 48
733 as soone as a faire occasion presented it selfe, confest his fault, and remembred Ioseph ; as soon as a fair occasion presented it self, confessed his fault, and remembered Ioseph; c-acp av c-acp dt j n1 vvd pn31 n1, vvd po31 n1, cc vvd np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 48
734 thereby shewing his former forgetfulnesse to haue proceeded rather from negligence then Wilfulnes: we after so many fresh remembrances and blessed opportunities, still continue in a kind of wilfull and confirmed resolution, still to forget. Well may we forget these priuate and smaller blessings; thereby showing his former forgetfulness to have proceeded rather from negligence then Wilfulness: we After so many fresh remembrances and blessed opportunities, still continue in a kind of wilful and confirmed resolution, still to forget. Well may we forget these private and smaller blessings; av vvg po31 j n1 pc-acp vhi vvd av-c p-acp n1 av n1: pns12 p-acp av d j n2 cc j-vvn n2, av vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f j cc j-vvn n1, av p-acp vvb. av vmb pns12 vvi d j cc jc n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 49
735 when we begin to grow but too forgetfull of those great and publique Deliuerances God hath wrought for vs. Two great deliuerances in the memory of many of vs, hath God in his singular mercy wrought for vs of this Land; when we begin to grow but too forgetful of those great and public Deliverances God hath wrought for us Two great Deliverances in the memory of many of us, hath God in his singular mercy wrought for us of this Land; c-crq pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp av j pp-f d j cc j n2 np1 vhz vvn p-acp pno12 crd j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d pp-f pno12, vhz n1 p-acp po31 j n1 vvn p-acp pno12 pp-f d n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 49
736 such as I thinke, take both together, no Christian age or Land can paralell: One formerly, from a forreine Inuasion abroad; such as I think, take both together, no Christian age or Land can parallel: One formerly, from a foreign Invasion abroad; d c-acp pns11 vvb, vvb d av, av-dx np1 n1 cc n1 vmb vvi: crd av-j, p-acp dt j n1 av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 49
737 ano•her since that, from an hellish Conspiracy at home: ano•her since that, from an hellish conspiracy At home: j-jn c-acp d, p-acp dt j n1 p-acp av-an: (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 49
738 both such, as wee would all haue thought, when they were done, should neuer haue bin forgotten. both such, as we would all have Thought, when they were done, should never have been forgotten. d d, c-acp pns12 vmd d vhi vvn, c-crq pns32 vbdr vdn, vmd av-x vhi vbn vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 49
739 And yet, as if this were Terra Oblinionis, the land where all things are forgotten; And yet, as if this were Terra Oblinionis, the land where all things Are forgotten; cc av, c-acp cs d vbdr fw-la fw-la, dt n1 c-crq d n2 vbr vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 49
740 how doth the memory of them fade away, and they by little and little grow into forgetfulnesse! how does the memory of them fade away, and they by little and little grow into forgetfulness! q-crq vdz dt n1 pp-f pno32 vvi av, cc pns32 p-acp j cc av-j vvi p-acp n1! (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 49
741 Wee had almost loued, to see Eighty-eight almost quite forgotten, and buried in a perpetuall Amnestie; (God be blessed who hath graciously preuented, what we feared herein:) God grant that we, we had almost loved, to see Eighty-eight almost quite forgotten, and buried in a perpetual Amnesty; (God be blessed who hath graciously prevented, what we feared herein:) God grant that we, pns12 vhd av vvn, pc-acp vvi j av av vvn, cc vvn p-acp dt j n1; (np1 vbb vvn r-crq vhz av-j vvn, r-crq pns12 vvd av:) np1 n1 cst pns12, (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 49
742 nor ours, euer liue to see Nouembers fifth forgotten, or the solemnity of that day silenced. nor ours, ever live to see Novembers fifth forgotten, or the solemnity of that day silenced. ccx png12, av vvb pc-acp vvi n2 ord vvn, cc dt n1 pp-f d n1 vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 49
743 A fourth Degree of vnthankfulnesse is, in vnderualuing Gods blessings, and lessening the worth of them. A fourth Degree of unthankfulness is, in undervaluing God's blessings, and lessening the worth of them. dt ord n1 pp-f n1 vbz, p-acp vvg ng1 n2, cc vvg dt n1 pp-f pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 49
744 A fault whereof the murmuring Israelites were often guilty: A fault whereof the murmuring Israelites were often guilty: dt n1 c-crq dt j-vvg np1 vbdr av j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 49
745 who although they were brought into a good Land, flowing with milke and honey, and abounding in all good things both for necessity and delight; who although they were brought into a good Land, flowing with milk and honey, and abounding in all good things both for necessity and delight; r-crq cs pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp dt j n1, vvg p-acp n1 cc n1, cc vvg p-acp d j n2 av-d p-acp n1 cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 49
746 yet as it is in Psal. 106. They thought scorne of that pleasant Land: yet as it is in Psalm 106. They Thought scorn of that pleasant Land: av c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp np1 crd pns32 vvd n1 pp-f cst j n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 49
747 and were euer and anon and vpon euery light occasion repining ag•inst God and against Moses ; and were ever and anon and upon every Light occasion repining ag•inst God and against Moses; cc vbdr av cc av cc p-acp d j n1 vvg vvn np1 cc p-acp np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 49
748 alwayes receiuing good things from God, and yet alwayes discontent at something or other. And where is there a man among vs that can was his hands in innocency, always receiving good things from God, and yet always discontent At something or other. And where is there a man among us that can was his hands in innocency, av vvg j n2 p-acp np1, cc av av j-jn p-acp pi cc n-jn. cc q-crq vbz a-acp dt n1 p-acp pno12 cst vmb vbds po31 n2 p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 49
749 & discharge himselfe altogether from the guilt of vnthankfulnesse in this kind? Where is there a man so constantly and equally content with his portion; & discharge himself altogether from the guilt of unthankfulness in this kind? Where is there a man so constantly and equally content with his portion; cc vvi px31 av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d n1? q-crq vbz a-acp dt n1 av av-j cc av-j j p-acp po31 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 49
750 that hee hath not sometimes or other either grudged at the leannesse of his owne, or enuyed at the fatnesse of anothers Lot? Wee deale with our God herein, that he hath not sometime or other either grudged At the leanness of his own, or envied At the fatness of another's Lot? we deal with our God herein, cst pns31 vhz xx av cc j-jn d vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 d, cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-jn n1? pns12 vvb p-acp po12 n1 av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 49
751 as Hiram did with Salomon. Salomon gaue him twenty Cities in the land of Galilee: but because the Countrey was low and deepe (and so in all likelihood the more fertile for that,) they pleased him not; and •e said to Salomon, What Cities are these thou hast giuen me? and hee called them Cabul; as Hiram did with Solomon. Solomon gave him twenty Cities in the land of Galilee: but Because the Country was low and deep (and so in all likelihood the more fertile for that,) they pleased him not; and •e said to Solomon, What Cities Are these thou hast given me? and he called them Cabul; c-acp np1 vdd p-acp np1. np1 vvd pno31 crd n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: cc-acp c-acp dt n1 vbds av-j cc j-jn (cc av p-acp d n1 dt av-dc j p-acp d,) pns32 vvd pno31 xx; cc av vvd p-acp np1, q-crq n2 vbr d pns21 vh2 vvn pno11? cc pns31 vvd pno32 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 50
752 that is to say, dirty. So are wee witty to cauill and to quarrell at Gods guifts; that is to say, dirty. So Are we witty to cavil and to quarrel At God's Gifts; d vbz pc-acp vvi, j. av vbr pns12 j pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi p-acp npg1 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 50
753 if they be not in euery respect such, as wee in our vaine hopes, or fancies, haue ideated vnto our selues. This is dirty ; that barren: this too solitary ; that too populous: this ill-woodded ; if they be not in every respect such, as we in our vain hope's, or fancies, have ideated unto our selves. This is dirty; that barren: this too solitary; that too populous: this ill-woodded; cs pns32 vbb xx p-acp d n1 d, c-acp pns12 p-acp po12 j n2, cc n2, vhb vvn p-acp po12 n2. d vbz j; d j: d av j; cst av j: d j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 50
754 that ill-watered: a third ill-ayred, a fourth ill-neighboured. This grudging and repining at our portions, that ill-watered: a third ill-ayred, a fourth ill-neighboured. This grudging and repining At our portions, d j: dt ord j, dt ord j. d vvg cc vvg p-acp po12 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 50
755 and faulting of Gods guifts, so frequent among vs, argueth but too much the vnthankfulnes of our hearts. and faulting of God's Gifts, so frequent among us, argue but too much the unthankfulness of our hearts. cc j-vvg pp-f npg1 n2, av j p-acp pno12, vvz p-acp av av-d dt n1 pp-f po12 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 50
756 The last thing required vnto Thankefulnesse, (after a faithfull Acknowledgement of the receipt, and a just Valuation of the thing receiued:) is Retribution and Requitall. And that must be reall, if it be possible: The last thing required unto Thankfulness, (After a faithful Acknowledgement of the receipt, and a just Valuation of the thing received:) is Retribution and Requital. And that must be real, if it be possible: dt ord n1 vvd p-acp n1, (c-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 vvd:) vbz n1 cc n1. cc cst vmb vbi j, cs pn31 vbb j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 50
757 but at the least, it must be votall, in the Desire and Endeauour. but At the least, it must be votall, in the Desire and Endeavour. cc-acp p-acp dt ds, pn31 vmb vbi j, p-acp dt n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 50
758 And herein also (as in both the former,) there may be a double faile: And herein also (as in both the former,) there may be a double fail: cc av av (c-acp p-acp d dt j,) pc-acp vmb vbi dt j-jn n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 50
759 if, hauing receiued a benefit, we requite it either not at all, or ill. Not to haue any care at all of Requitall, is the fifth degree of Vnthankfulnes. if, having received a benefit, we requite it either not At all, or ill. Not to have any care At all of Requital, is the fifth degree of Unthankfulness. cs, vhg vvn dt n1, pns12 vvb pn31 av-d xx p-acp d, cc j-jn. xx pc-acp vhi d n1 p-acp d pp-f n1, vbz dt ord n1 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 50
760 To a Requitall (as you heard) Iustice bindeth vs: either to the party himselfe that did vs the good turne, if it may be, To a Requital (as you herd) justice binds us: either to the party himself that did us the good turn, if it may be, p-acp dt n1 (c-acp pn22 vvd) n1 vvz pno12: d p-acp dt n1 px31 d vdd pno12 dt j n1, cs pn31 vmb vbi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 50
761 and bee either expedient or needfull; and be either expedient or needful; cc vbi av-d j cc j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 50
762 or at the least, to his Dauid retained such a gratefull memory of Ionathans true friendship and constant affection to him; or At the least, to his David retained such a grateful memory of Ionathans true friendship and constant affection to him; cc p-acp dt ds, p-acp po31 np1 vvd d dt j n1 pp-f npg1 j n1 cc j n1 p-acp pno31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 50
763 that after he was dead and gone, he hearkned after some of his good friends, that he might requite Ionathans loue by some kindnesse to them, [ Is there yet any left of the house of Saul, that I may shew him kindnesse for Ionathans sake? ] And surely hee were a very vnthankfull wretch, that hauing bin beholden to the Father, as much as his life and liuely-hood is worth, would suffer the Son of so well deseruing a father to perish, for want of his helpe; that After he was dead and gone, he hearkened After Some of his good Friends, that he might requite Ionathans love by Some kindness to them, [ Is there yet any left of the house of Saul, that I may show him kindness for Ionathans sake? ] And surely he were a very unthankful wretch, that having been beholden to the Father, as much as his life and livelihood is worth, would suffer the Son of so well deserving a father to perish, for want of his help; cst c-acp pns31 vbds j cc vvn, pns31 vvd p-acp d pp-f po31 j n2, cst pns31 vmd vvi npg1 vvb p-acp d n1 p-acp pno32, [ vbz a-acp av d vvn pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cst pns11 vmb vvi pno31 n1 p-acp npg1 n1? ] cc av-j pns31 vbdr dt j j n1, cst vhg vbn vvi p-acp dt n1, p-acp d c-acp po31 n1 cc n1 vbz j, vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f av av vvg dt n1 pc-acp vvi, p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 50
764 and would not straine himselfe a little euen beyond his power (if need were) to succour him. and would not strain himself a little even beyond his power (if need were) to succour him. cc vmd xx vvi px31 dt j j p-acp po31 n1 (cs n1 vbdr) pc-acp vvi pno31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 50
765 Indeed to God, as we heard, we can render nothing that is worthy the name of Requitall: wee must not so much as thinke of that. Indeed to God, as we herd, we can render nothing that is worthy the name of Requital: we must not so much as think of that. np1 p-acp np1, c-acp pns12 vvd, pns12 vmb vvi pix cst vbz j dt n1 pp-f n1: pns12 vmb xx av av-d c-acp vvb pp-f d. (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 50
766 But yet somewhat we must doe, to expresse the true and vnfained thankfulnesse of our hearts: But yet somewhat we must do, to express the true and unfeigned thankfulness of our hearts: p-acp av av pns12 vmb vdi, pc-acp vvi dt j cc j n1 pp-f po12 n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 51
767 which, though it bee nothing lesse, yet it pleaseth him for Christs sake to interpret as a Requitall. And that to Him ; which, though it be nothing less, yet it Pleases him for Christ sake to interpret as a Requital. And that to Him; r-crq, cs pn31 vbb pix av-dc, av pn31 vvz pno31 p-acp npg1 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1. cc cst p-acp pno31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 51
768 and His: To Him, by seeking his glory, to His, by the fruites of our Christian Charity. We aduenture our states and liues, to maintaine the honour and safety of our Kings in their just warres; and His: To Him, by seeking his glory, to His, by the fruits of our Christian Charity. We adventure our states and lives, to maintain the honour and safety of our Kings in their just wars; cc po31: p-acp pno31, p-acp vvg po31 n1, p-acp po31, p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 np1 n1. pns12 vvi po12 n2 cc n2, pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n2 p-acp po32 j n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 51
769 from whom perhaps we neuer receiued particuler fauour or benefit, other then the common benefit and protection of subiects. And are we not then foulely ingratefull to God, to whose goodnesse we owe all that wee haue or are; from whom perhaps we never received particular favour or benefit, other then the Common benefit and protection of Subjects. And Are we not then foully ingrateful to God, to whose Goodness we owe all that we have or Are; p-acp ro-crq av pns12 av-x vvd j vvb cc n1, j-jn cs dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f n2-jn. cc vbr pns12 xx av av-j j p-acp np1, p-acp rg-crq n1 pns12 vvb d cst pns12 vhb cc vbr; (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 51
770 if for the aduancement of his glory and the maintenance of his truth, we make dainty to spend the best and most precious things we haue, if for the advancement of his glory and the maintenance of his truth, we make dainty to spend the best and most precious things we have, cs p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 vvb cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, pns12 vvb j pc-acp vvi dt js cc av-ds j n2 pns12 vhb, (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 51
771 yea though it be the dearest hart-bloud in our bodies? But how much more vngratefull, yea though it be the dearest hart-blood in our bodies? But how much more ungrateful, uh cs pn31 vbb dt js-jn n1 p-acp po12 n2? p-acp c-crq av-d av-dc j-u, (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 51
772 if we thinke much, for his sake to forgoe liberty, lands, liuings, houses, goods, offices, honours, if we think much, for his sake to forgo liberty, Lands, livings, houses, goods, Offices, honours, cs pns12 vvb av-d, c-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi n1, n2, n2-vvg, n2, n2-j, n2, n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 51
773 or any of these smaller and inferiour things? Can there be greater vnthankfulnesse, then to grudge him a small, who hath giuen vs all ? In these yet peaceable times of our Church and state (God be thanked) we are not much put to it: or any of these smaller and inferior things? Can there be greater unthankfulness, then to grudge him a small, who hath given us all? In these yet peaceable times of our Church and state (God be thanked) we Are not much put to it: cc d pp-f d jc cc j-jn n2? vmb a-acp vbi jc n1, cs pc-acp vvi pno31 dt j, r-crq vhz vvn pno12 d? p-acp d av j n2 pp-f po12 n1 cc n1 (np1 vbb vvn) pns12 vbr xx d vvi p-acp pn31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 51
774 but who knoweth how soone a heauy day of tryall may come, (we all know it cannot come sooner, but who Knoweth how soon a heavy day of trial may come, (we all know it cannot come sooner, cc-acp q-crq vvz c-crq av dt j n1 pp-f n1 vmb vvi, (po12 d vvb pn31 vmbx vvi av-c, (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 51
775 or heauier, then our sinnes haue deserued;) wherein woe, woe to our vnthankfulnesse, if wee doe not freely and cheerefully render vnto God of those things he hath giuen vs, whatsoeuer he shall require of vs. But yet euen in those peaceable times there want not opportunities, whereon to exercise our thankefulnesse ; or Heavier, then our Sins have deserved;) wherein woe, woe to our unthankfulness, if we do not freely and cheerfully render unto God of those things he hath given us, whatsoever he shall require of us But yet even in those peaceable times there want not opportunities, whereon to exercise our thankfulness; cc jc, cs po12 n2 vhb vvn;) c-crq n1, uh-n p-acp po12 n1, cs pns12 vdb xx av-j cc av-j vvi p-acp n1 pp-f d n2 pns31 vhz vvn pno12, r-crq pns31 vmb vvi pp-f pno12 p-acp av av-j p-acp d j n2 pc-acp vvi xx n2, c-crq pc-acp vvi po12 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 51
776 and to manifest our desires of requitall: though not to him, yet to his. To his seruants and children in their afflictions; and to manifest our Desires of requital: though not to him, yet to his. To his Servants and children in their afflictions; cc pc-acp vvi po12 n2 pp-f n1: c-acp xx p-acp pno31, av p-acp po31. p-acp po31 n2 cc n2 p-acp po32 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 51
777 to his poore distressed members in their manifold necessities. to his poor distressed members in their manifold necessities. p-acp po31 j j-vvn n2 p-acp po32 j n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 51
778 These opportunities we neuer did, we neuer shall want, according to our Sauiours prediction, or rather promise, Pauperes semper hab•bitis, The poore you shall alwaies haue with you, as my deputy-receiuers; These opportunities we never did, we never shall want, according to our Saviour's prediction, or rather promise, Paupers semper hab•bitis, The poor you shall always have with you, as my Deputy-receivers; np1 n2 pns12 av-x vdd, pns12 av-x vmb vvi, vvg p-acp po12 ng1 n1, cc av-c n1, n2 fw-la fw-la, dt j pn22 vmb av vhi p-acp pn22, p-acp po11 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 51
779 but mee (in person) ye shall not haue alwaies. but me (in person) you shall not have always. p-acp pno11 (p-acp n1) pn22 vmb xx vhi av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 51
780 And what we doe, or not doe, to these, whom he thus constituted his deputies, he taketh it as done, And what we do, or not do, to these, whom he thus constituted his deputies, he Takes it as done, cc r-crq pns12 vdb, cc xx vdi, p-acp d, r-crq pns31 av vvn po31 n2, pns31 vvz pn31 p-acp vdi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 51
781 or not done vnto himselfe. If when God hath giuen vs prosperity, we suffer these to be distressed, or not done unto himself. If when God hath given us Prosperity, we suffer these to be distressed, cc xx vdi p-acp px31. cs c-crq np1 vhz vvn pno12 n1, pns12 vvb d pc-acp vbi vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 52
782 and comfort them not, or victuals, to perish, and feede them not; or cloathing, to sterue, and couer them not; and Comfort them not, or victuals, to perish, and feed them not; or clothing, to starve, and cover them not; cc vvb pno32 xx, cc n2, pc-acp vvi, cc vvb pno32 xx; cc n1, pc-acp vvi, cc vvb pno32 xx; (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 52
783 or power, to be oppressed, and rescue them not; or ability in any kind, to want it, and releiue them not: or power, to be oppressed, and rescue them not; or ability in any kind, to want it, and relieve them not: cc n1, p-acp vbb vvn, cc vvb pno32 xx; cc n1 p-acp d n1, pc-acp vvi pn31, cc vvb pno32 xx: (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 52
784 Let vs make what shewes we will, let vs make what profession we will of our thankefulnesse to God, what we deny to these, we deny to him ; Let us make what shows we will, let us make what profession we will of our thankfulness to God, what we deny to these, we deny to him; vvb pno12 vvi r-crq vvz pns12 vmb, vvb pno12 vvi r-crq n1 pns12 vmb pp-f po12 n1 p-acp np1, r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp d, pns12 vvb p-acp pno31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 52
785 and as we deale with these, if his case were theirs (as hee is pleased to make their case his ) wee would so deale with him. And what is to bee vnthankfull, if this bee not? and as we deal with these, if his case were theirs (as he is pleased to make their case his) we would so deal with him. And what is to be unthankful, if this be not? cc c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp d, cs po31 n1 vbdr png32 (c-acp pns31 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi po32 n1 po31) pns12 vmd av vvi p-acp pno31. cc q-crq vbz pc-acp vbi j, cs d vbb xx? (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 52
786 And yet behold vnthankefulnesse, more and greater then this: And yet behold unthankfulness, more and greater then this: cc av vvb n1, dc cc jc cs d: (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 52
787 vnthankfulnes in the sixth, and last, and highest, and worst degree. We requite him euill for good. unthankfulness in the sixth, and last, and highest, and worst degree. We requite him evil for good. n1 p-acp dt ord, cc ord, cc js, cc js n1. pns12 vvb pno31 j-jn p-acp j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 52
788 In that other we were vniust ; not to requite him all: but iniurious also in this, to requite him with ill. In that other we were unjust; not to requite him all: but injurious also in this, to requite him with ill. p-acp d n-jn pns12 vbdr j; xx pc-acp vvi pno31 d: cc-acp j av p-acp d, pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp n-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 52
789 It sticketh vpon King Io•sh as a brand of infamy for euer, that he slew Zachary the sonne of Iehoiada the high Priest, who had bin true and faithfull to him both in the getting of the Kingdome, It sticketh upon King Io•sh as a brand of infamy for ever, that he slew Zachary the son of Jehoiada the high Priest, who had been true and faithful to him both in the getting of the Kingdom, pn31 vvz p-acp n1 j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 c-acp av, cst pns31 vvd np1 dt n1 pp-f np1 dt j n1, r-crq vhd vbn j cc j p-acp pno31 d p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 52
790 and in the administration of it: and in the administration of it: cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 52
791 recorded to all posterity, 2. Chron. 24. Thus Ioash the King remembred not the kindnesse which Iehoiada the father had done him, but slew his sonne: recorded to all posterity, 2. Chronicles 24. Thus Joash the King remembered not the kindness which Jehoiada the father had done him, but slew his son: vvd p-acp d n1, crd np1 crd av n1 dt n1 vvd xx dt n1 r-crq np1 dt n1 vhd vdn pno31, cc-acp vvd po31 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 52
792 and when he dyed, he said: The Lord looke vpon it, and require it. and when he died, he said: The Lord look upon it, and require it. cc c-crq pns31 vvd, pns31 vvd: dt n1 vvb p-acp pn31, cc vvb pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 52
793 And it was not long, before the Lord did indeed looke vpon it, and require it: And it was not long, before the Lord did indeed look upon it, and require it: cc pn31 vbds xx j, p-acp dt n1 vdd av vvi p-acp pn31, cc vvb pn31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 52
794 the very next verse beginneth to lay downe the vengeance that God brought vpon him for it. the very next verse begins to lay down the vengeance that God brought upon him for it. dt av ord n1 vvz pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n1 cst np1 vvd p-acp pno31 c-acp pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 52
795 And yet compared with ours, Ioash his ingratitude was nothing. Iehoiada was bound as a subiect to assist the right heyre: And yet compared with ours, Joash his ingratitude was nothing. Jehoiada was bound as a Subject to assist the right heir: cc av vvn p-acp png12, n1 po31 n1 vbds pix. np1 vbds vvn p-acp dt j-jn pc-acp vvi dt j-jn n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 52
796 God is not bound to vs; he is a debter to none. Ioash had right to the Crowne before Iehoiada set it on his head: God is not bound to us; he is a debtor to none. Joash had right to the Crown before Jehoiada Set it on his head: np1 vbz xx vvn p-acp pno12; pns31 vbz dt n1 p-acp pix. n1 vhd j-jn p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1 vvd pn31 p-acp po31 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 52
797 we haue no right at all to the Creature, but by Gods guift. we have no right At all to the Creature, but by God's gift. pns12 vhb dx j-jn p-acp d p-acp dt n1, p-acp p-acp ng1 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 52
798 Ioash though he dealt not well with the sonne, yet he euer more esteemed the father so long as he liued, Joash though he dealt not well with the son, yet he ever more esteemed the father so long as he lived, n1 cs pns31 vvd xx av p-acp dt n1, av pns31 av av-dc vvd dt n1 av av-j c-acp pns31 vvd, (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 52
799 and was aduised by him in the affaires of his kingdome: we rebell euen against God himselfe, and cast all his counsels behind our backs. Ioash slew the sonne; and was advised by him in the affairs of his Kingdom: we rebel even against God himself, and cast all his Counsels behind our backs. Joash slew the son; cc vbds vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1: pns12 vvb av-j p-acp np1 px31, cc vvi d po31 n2 p-acp po12 n2. n1 vvd dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 52
800 but he was a mortall man and his subiect, and he had giuen him (at least as he apprehended it) some affront and prouocation: but he was a Mortal man and his Subject, and he had given him (At least as he apprehended it) Some affront and provocation: cc-acp pns31 vbds dt j-jn n1 cc po31 j-jn, cc pns31 vhd vvn pno31 (p-acp ds c-acp pns31 vvd pn31) d vvb cc n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 53
801 we by our sinnes and disobedience crucifie the sonne of God, the Lord and giuer of life, by whom and in whom and from whom we enioy all good blessings, we by our Sins and disobedience crucify the son of God, the Lord and giver of life, by whom and in whom and from whom we enjoy all good blessings, pns12 p-acp po12 n2 cc n1 vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, p-acp ro-crq cc p-acp ro-crq cc p-acp ro-crq pns12 vvb d j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 53
802 and of whom we are not able to say that euer hee dealt vnkindly with vs, and of whom we Are not able to say that ever he dealt unkindly with us, cc pp-f ro-crq pns12 vbr xx j pc-acp vvi cst av pns31 vvd av-j p-acp pno12, (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 53
803 or gaue vs the least prouocation. or gave us the least provocation. cc vvd pno12 dt ds n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 53
804 But as Israel (whom God calleth Ieshurun compareth to an heyfer fed in large and fruitful pastures,) going alwayes at full bit, grew fat & wanton, and kicked with the heele: But as Israel (whom God calls Jeshurun compareth to an heifer fed in large and fruitful pastures,) going always At full bit, grew fat & wanton, and Kicked with the heel: cc-acp c-acp np1 (r-crq np1 vvz vvb vvz p-acp dt n1 vvn p-acp j cc j n2,) vvg av p-acp j n1, vvd j cc j-jn, cc vvd p-acp dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 53
805 so we, the more plentifully God hath heaped his blessings vpon vs, the more wantonly haue wee followed the swinge of our owne hearts, so we, the more plentifully God hath heaped his blessings upon us, the more wantonly have we followed the swinge of our own hearts, av pns12, dt dc av-j np1 vhz vvn po31 n2 p-acp pno12, dt dc av-jn vhb pns12 vvd dt n1 pp-f po12 d n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 53
806 and the more contemptuously spurned at his holy Commandements. and the more contemptuously spurned At his holy commandments. cc dt dc av-j vvn p-acp po31 j n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 53
807 It was a grieuous bill of complaint, which the Prophet in the name of God preferred against Israel in Osee, 2. that his corne and wine, & oyle, and the siluer and gold which he had giuen them they employed in the seruice of Baal an abominable Idoll. It was a grievous bill of complaint, which the Prophet in the name of God preferred against Israel in Hosea, 2. that his corn and wine, & oil, and the silver and gold which he had given them they employed in the service of Baal an abominable Idol. pn31 vbds dt j n1 pp-f n1, r-crq dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp np1 p-acp j, crd cst po31 n1 cc n1, cc n1, cc dt n1 cc n1 r-crq pns31 vhd vvn pno32 pns32 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 dt j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 53
808 If when God giueth vs wit, wealth, power, authoritie, health, strength, liberty, euery other good thing; If when God gives us wit, wealth, power, Authority, health, strength, liberty, every other good thing; cs c-crq np1 vvz pno12 n1, n1, n1, n1, n1, n1, n1, d j-jn j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 53
809 in stead of vsing these things to his glory, and the comfortable reliefe of his seruants, we abuse them, some or all, to the seruice of those Idols which we haue erected to our selues in our hearts; in stead of using these things to his glory, and the comfortable relief of his Servants, we abuse them, Some or all, to the service of those Idols which we have erected to our selves in our hearts; p-acp n1 pp-f vvg d n2 p-acp po31 n1, cc dt j n1 pp-f po31 n2, pns12 vvb pno32, d cc d, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2 r-crq pns12 vhb vvn p-acp po12 n2 p-acp po12 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 53
810 to the maintainance of our pride and pompe, making Lucifer our God; of our pelfe and profits, making Mammon our God; to the maintenance of our pride and pomp, making Lucifer our God; of our pelf and profits, making Mammon our God; p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 cc n1, vvg np1 po12 n1; a-acp po12 n1 cc n2, vvg np1 po12 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 53
811 of our swinish pleasures and sensuaality, making our belly our God; of our swinish pleasures and sensuaality, making our belly our God; a-acp po12 j n2 cc n1, vvg po12 n1 po12 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 53
812 are we not as deepe in the bill as those Israelites were? as vniust, as they? as prophane, as they? as vnthankefull euery way, Are we not as deep in the bill as those Israelites were? as unjust, as they? as profane, as they? as unthankful every Way, vbr pns12 xx c-acp j-jn p-acp dt n1 c-acp d np1 vbdr? p-acp j-u, c-acp pns32? p-acp j, c-acp pns32? p-acp j d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 53
813 as they? Flat•er wee not our selues: as they? Flat•er we not our selves: c-acp pns32? np1 pns12 xx po12 n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 53
814 Obedience to Gods commandements, and a sober & charitable vse of his Creatures, is the best and surest euidence of our thankefulnesse to God, obedience to God's Commandments, and a Sobrium & charitable use of his Creatures, is the best and Surest evidence of our thankfulness to God, n1 p-acp npg1 n2, cc dt j cc j n1 pp-f po31 n2, vbz dt js cc js n1 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 53
815 and the fairest requitall we can make for them. I• we withdraw our obedience, and fall into open rebellion against God; and the Fairest requital we can make for them. I• we withdraw our Obedience, and fallen into open rebellion against God; cc dt js n1 pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pno32. np1 pns12 vvb po12 n1, cc vvi p-acp j n1 p-acp np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 53
816 if wee abuse them, in making them either the occasions or instruments of sinne to the d•shonour of God, and damage of his seruants: if we abuse them, in making them either the occasions or Instruments of sin to the d•shonour of God, and damage of his Servants: cs pns12 vvb pno32, p-acp vvg pno32 d dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc n1 pp-f po31 n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 53
817 we repay him ill and vnworthily for the good we haue receiued, and are guilty of vnthankefulnesse in this foulest and highest degree. we repay him ill and unworthily for the good we have received, and Are guilty of unthankfulness in this Foulest and highest degree. pns12 vvb pno31 j-jn cc av-j p-acp dt j pns12 vhb vvn, cc vbr j pp-f n1 p-acp d js cc js n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 53
818 Now we haue seene what we are: let vs say the worst we can by vnthankefull ones; Now we have seen what we Are: let us say the worst we can by unthankful ones; av pns12 vhb vvn r-crq pns12 vbr: vvb pno12 vvi dt js pns12 vmb p-acp j pi2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 54
819 call them wretches, cayt•ffes, chur•es, any thing; loade them with infamies, disgraces, contumelies; charge them with iniustice, prophanenesse, Atheisme; call them wretches, cayt•ffes, chur•es, any thing; load them with infamies, disgraces, Contumelies; charge them with injustice, profaneness, Atheism; vvb pno32 n2, n2, n2, d n1; n1 pno32 p-acp n2, n2, n2; vvb pno32 p-acp n1, n1, n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 54
820 condemne them, and with them the vice it selfe, Vnthankefulnesse to the pit of Hell; doe all this, and more, and spare not; condemn them, and with them the vice it self, Unthankfulness to the pit of Hell; do all this, and more, and spare not; vvb pno32, cc p-acp pno32 dt n1 pn31 n1, n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; vdb d d, cc av-dc, cc vvb xx; (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 54
821 and as Dauid did at Nathans parable, when we heare any case or example of ingratitude in any of the former degrees, and as David did At Nathans parable, when we hear any case or Exampl of ingratitude in any of the former Degrees, cc c-acp np1 vdd p-acp np1 n1, c-crq pns12 vvb d n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d pp-f dt j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 54
822 whether really done, or but in a parable pronounce sentence vpon the guilty, The man that hath done this thing shall surely die. whither really done, or but in a parable pronounce sentence upon the guilty, The man that hath done this thing shall surely die. cs av-j vdn, cc p-acp p-acp dt n1 vvb n1 p-acp dt j, dt n1 cst vhz vdn d n1 vmb av-j vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 54
823 But withall let vs remember, when we haue so done, that our hearts instantly prompt vs what Nathan told Dauid, Thou art the man. Wee, we are the men, We are these vnthankfull ones: But withal let us Remember, when we have so done, that our hearts instantly prompt us what Nathan told David, Thou art the man. we, we Are the men, We Are these unthankful ones: p-acp av vvb pno12 vvi, c-crq pns12 vhb av vdn, cst po12 n2 av-jn vvi pno12 r-crq np1 vvd np1, pns21 vb2r dt n1. pns12, pns12 vbr dt n2, pns12 vbr d j pi2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 54
824 Vnthankefull to God, first in passing by so many of his blessings without taking any consideration of them; Unthankful to God, First in passing by so many of his blessings without taking any consideration of them; j p-acp np1, ord p-acp vvg p-acp av d pp-f po31 n2 p-acp vvg d n1 pp-f pno32; (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 54
825 Vnthankefull secondly, in ascribing his blessings wholly or partly to our selues, or any other but him; Unthankful secondly, in ascribing his blessings wholly or partly to our selves, or any other but him; j ord, p-acp vvg po31 n2 av-jn cc av p-acp po12 n2, cc d n-jn p-acp pno31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 54
826 Vnthankefull thirdly, in valuing his blessings so lightly as to forget them; Vnthankefull fourthly, in diminishing the worth of his blessings, and repining at our portion therin; Unthankful Thirdly, in valuing his blessings so lightly as to forget them; Unthankful fourthly, in diminishing the worth of his blessings, and repining At our portion therein; j ord, p-acp vvg po31 n2 av av-j c-acp pc-acp vvi pno32; j j, p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, cc vvg p-acp po12 n1 av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 54
827 Vnthankefull fifthly, in not rendring to him & his according to the good he hath done for vs; Unthankful fifthly, in not rendering to him & his according to the good he hath done for us; j ord, p-acp xx vvg p-acp pno31 cc po31 vvg p-acp dt j pns31 vhz vdn p-acp pno12; (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 54
828 but sixthly and most of all vnthankefull in requiting him euill for good, and hatred for his good will. but sixthly and most of all unthankful in requiting him evil for good, and hatred for his good will. cc-acp j cc ds pp-f d j p-acp vvg pno31 j-jn p-acp j, cc n1 p-acp po31 j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 54
829 Dealing thus with him, let vs not now maruaile, if he begin to deale something strangely, Dealing thus with him, let us not now marvel, if he begin to deal something strangely, vvg av p-acp pno31, vvb pno12 xx av n1, cs pns31 vvb pc-acp vvi pi av-j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 54
830 and otherwise then he was wont with vs. If he deny vs his Creatures, when we want them, and otherwise then he was wont with us If he deny us his Creatures, when we want them, cc av cs pns31 vbds vvn p-acp pno12 cs pns31 vvb pno12 po31 n2, c-crq pns12 vvb pno32, (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 54
831 if he take them from vs when we haue them; if he withhold his blessing frō them that it shall not attend them; if he take them from us when we have them; if he withhold his blessing from them that it shall not attend them; cs pns31 vvb pno32 p-acp pno12 c-crq pns12 vhb pno32; cs pns31 vvb po31 n1 p-acp pno32 cst pn31 vmb xx vvi pno32; (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 54
832 if wee find small comfort in them, when we vse them; if we find small Comfort in them, when we use them; cs pns12 vvb j vvb p-acp pno32, c-crq pns12 vvb pno32; (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 54
833 if they be vnanswering our expectations, when we haue bin at some paines and cost with them: if they be unanswering our Expectations, when we have been At Some pains and cost with them: cs pns32 vbb vvg po12 n2, c-crq pns12 vhb vbn p-acp d n2 cc vvd p-acp pno32: (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 54
834 if as the Prophet speaketh, we sowe much and bring in little, we eate and haue not enough, we drinke and are not filled, wee cloath vs and are not warme, if as the Prophet speaks, we sow much and bring in little, we eat and have not enough, we drink and Are not filled, we cloth us and Are not warm, cs p-acp dt n1 vvz, pns12 n1 av-d cc vvi p-acp j, pns12 vvb cc vhb xx av-d, pns12 vvb cc vbr xx vvn, pns12 n1 pno12 cc vbr xx j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 54
835 and the wages wee earne we put into a bag with holes: if any of these things befall vs; and the wages we earn we put into a bag with holes: if any of these things befall us; cc dt n2 pns12 vvi pns12 vvd p-acp dt n1 p-acp n2: cs d pp-f d n2 vvb pno12; (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 54
836 let vs cease to wonder thereat: our selues are the causers of all our woe. It is our great Vnthankefulnesse that blasteth all our endeauours; let us cease to wonder thereat: our selves Are the causers of all our woe. It is our great Unthankfulness that blasteth all our endeavours; vvb pno12 vvi pc-acp vvi av: po12 n2 vbr dt n2 pp-f d po12 n1. pn31 vbz po12 j n1 cst vvz av-d po12 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 54
837 that leaueneth with sowrenesse whatsoeuer is sweete, and turneth into poyson whatsoeuer is wholesome in the good Creatures of God. that leaveneth with courness whatsoever is sweet, and turns into poison whatsoever is wholesome in the good Creatures of God. cst vvz p-acp n1 r-crq vbz j, cc vvz p-acp vvi r-crq vbz j p-acp dt j n2 pp-f np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 55
838 It is the word of God, and Prayer that sanctifieth them to our vse; It is the word of God, and Prayer that Sanctifieth them to our use; pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1, cc n1 cst vvz pno32 p-acp po12 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 55
839 and they are then good, when they are receiued with Thankesgiuing: so long as we continue Vnthankefull ; and they Are then good, when they Are received with Thanksgiving: so long as we continue Unthankful; cc pns32 vbr av j, c-crq pns32 vbr vvn p-acp n1: av av-j c-acp pns12 vvb j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 55
840 we are vaine if we looke for any sanctification in them, if we expect any good from them. we Are vain if we look for any sanctification in them, if we expect any good from them. pns12 vbr j cs pns12 vvb p-acp d n1 p-acp pno32, cs pns12 vvb d j p-acp pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 55
841 I haue now done with my first Inference, for Tryall, or rather Conuiction: I adde a second of Exhortation. The Duty it selfe being so necessarie as we haue heard; I have now done with my First Inference, for Trial, or rather Conviction: I add a second of Exhortation. The Duty it self being so necessary as we have herd; pns11 vhb av vdn p-acp po11 ord n1, c-acp n1, cc av-c n1: pns11 vvb dt ord pp-f n1. dt n1 pn31 n1 vbg av j c-acp pns12 vhb vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 55
842 Necessary, as an Act of Iustice for the receipt of the Creature: and necessary, as an act of Religion for the sanctifying of the Creature: Necessary, as an Act of justice for the receipt of the Creature: and necessary, as an act of Religion for the sanctifying of the Creature: j, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1: cc j, c-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt j-vvg pp-f dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 55
843 how should our hearts be enflamed with a holy desire, and all our powers quickened vp to a faithfull endeauour, conscionably to performe this so necessary a duty? One would thinke that very necessity, together with the consciousnesse of our former vnthankefulnesse, should in all reason be enough to worke in vs that both desire and endeauour. In all reason, it should so: but wee are vnreasonable; how should our hearts be inflamed with a holy desire, and all our Powers quickened up to a faithful endeavour, Conscionably to perform this so necessary a duty? One would think that very necessity, together with the consciousness of our former unthankfulness, should in all reason be enough to work in us that both desire and endeavour. In all reason, it should so: but we Are unreasonable; q-crq vmd po12 n2 vbb vvn p-acp dt j vvb, cc d po12 n2 vvn a-acp p-acp dt j vvi, av-j pc-acp vvi d av j dt n1? pi vmd vvi d j n1, av p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 j n1, vmd p-acp d n1 vbb av-d pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12 d d vvb cc vvi. p-acp d n1, pn31 vmd av: cc-acp pns12 vbr j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 55
844 and much a doe there is to perswade vs to any thing that is good, and much a do there is to persuade us to any thing that is good, cc d dt vdb pc-acp vbz p-acp vvb pno12 p-acp d n1 cst vbz j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 55
845 euen when we are perswaded. Wherefore to enforce the exhortation more effectually, I must haue leaue to presse the performance of this duty vpon your Consciences, with some farther Inducements, and important Considerations. even when we Are persuaded. Wherefore to enforce the exhortation more effectually, I must have leave to press the performance of this duty upon your Consciences, with Some farther Inducements, and important Considerations. av-j c-crq pns12 vbr vvn. c-crq pc-acp vvi dt n1 av-dc av-j, pns11 vmb vhi n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp po22 n2, p-acp d jc n2, cc j n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 55
846 Consider first, the Excellency of the Duty. There are but three heads, whereto we referre all that is called good: Consider First, the Excellency of the Duty. There Are but three Heads, whereto we refer all that is called good: vvb ord, dt n1 pp-f dt n1. pc-acp vbr p-acp crd n2, c-crq pns12 vvb d cst vbz vvn j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 55
847 Iucundum, Vtile, Honestum, Pleasure, Profit, and Honesty. There is nothing desireable or louely, but in one or other of these three respects. Iucundum, Utile, Honesty, Pleasure, Profit, and Honesty. There is nothing desirable or lovely, but in one or other of these three respects. fw-la, n1, np1, np1-n, n1, cc n1. pc-acp vbz pix j cc j, cc-acp p-acp crd cc n-jn pp-f d crd n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 55
848 Each of these singly we account good but that excellently good, wherein they all concurre. We loue things that will giue vs delight ; Each of these singly we account good but that excellently good, wherein they all concur. We love things that will give us delight; d pp-f d av-j pns12 vvb j p-acp d av-j j, c-crq pns32 d vvb. pns12 vvb n2 cst vmb vvi pno12 vvi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 55
849 sometimes when their is neither profit, nor credit in them: we loue things that will bring vs profit ; sometime when their is neither profit, nor credit in them: we love things that will bring us profit; av c-crq po32 vbz dx vvi, ccx vvb p-acp pno32: pns12 vvb n2 cst vmb vvi pno12 vvi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 55
850 though possibly neither delightful greatly, nor seemely : though possibly neither delightful greatly, nor seemly: cs av-j dx j av-j, ccx j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 55
851 and we loue things that wee thinke will doe vs honesty, often times without regard either of pleasure or profit. How should we then be affected to this duty of giuing thankes, and we love things that we think will do us honesty, often times without regard either of pleasure or profit. How should we then be affected to this duty of giving thanks, cc pns12 vvb n2 cst pns12 vvb vmb vdi pno12 n1, av n2 p-acp n1 av-d pp-f n1 cc n1. q-crq vmd pns12 av vbi vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f vvg n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 56
852 and singing praises vnto our God; wherein all these doe joyntly concurre, and that also in an excellent measure. and singing praises unto our God; wherein all these do jointly concur, and that also in an excellent measure. cc vvg n2 p-acp po12 n1; c-crq d d vdb av-j vvi, cc cst av p-acp dt j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 56
853 Dauid hath wrapped them all together in one verse, in the beginning of Psal. 147. Praise yee the Lord, for it is good; David hath wrapped them all together in one verse, in the beginning of Psalm 147. Praise ye the Lord, for it is good; np1 vhz vvn pno32 d av p-acp crd n1, p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f np1 crd vvb pn22 dt n1, c-acp pn31 vbz j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 56
854 yea it is a pleasant thing, and praise is comely. It is good, it will bring you profit ; yea it is a pleasant thing, and praise is comely. It is good, it will bring you profit; uh pn31 vbz dt j n1, cc n1 vbz j. pn31 vbz j, pn31 vmb vvi pn22 vvb; (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 56
855 it is pleasant, it will affoord you delight ; it is pleasant, it will afford you delight; pn31 vbz j, pn31 vmb vvi pn22 vvb; (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 56
856 and it is comely, it will do you honestie: and what can heart wish more? Againe, many good vertues and graces of God in vs, shall expire together with vs: and it is comely, it will do you honesty: and what can heart wish more? Again, many good Virtues and graces of God in us, shall expire together with us: cc pn31 vbz j, pn31 vmb vdi pn22 n1: cc r-crq vmb n1 vvi dc? av, d j n2 cc n2 pp-f np1 p-acp pno12, vmb vvi av p-acp pno12: (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 56
857 which though they be eternall in their fruit and reward, yet are not so as to their proper actes ; which though they be Eternal in their fruit and reward, yet Are not so as to their proper acts; r-crq cs pns32 vbb j p-acp po32 n1 cc n1, av vbr xx av c-acp p-acp po32 j n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 56
858 which after this life shall cease, because their shall be neither neede nor vse of them then. which After this life shall cease, Because their shall be neither need nor use of them then. r-crq p-acp d n1 vmb vvi, c-acp po32 vmb vbb dx vvb ccx vvb pp-f pno32 av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 56
859 Whether there be Prophesies, they shall faile; or whether there be tongues, they shall cease: or whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away. Whither there be prophecies, they shall fail; or whither there be tongues, they shall cease: or whither there be knowledge, it shall vanish away. cs pc-acp vbb n2, pns32 vmb vvi; cc cs pc-acp vbb n2, pns32 vmb vvi: cc cs pc-acp vbi n1, pn31 vmb vvi av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 56
860 There shall bee no vse of taming the flesh by Fasting, or of supplying the want either of others by Almes, or of our selues by Prayer, Nay euen Faith and Hope themselues shall haue an end: There shall be no use of taming the Flesh by Fasting, or of supplying the want either of Others by Alms, or of our selves by Prayer, Nay even Faith and Hope themselves shall have an end: a-acp vmb vbi dx n1 pp-f vvg dt n1 p-acp vvg, cc pp-f vvg dt n1 av-d pp-f n2-jn p-acp n2, cc pp-f po12 n2 p-acp n1, uh-x av n1 cc vvb px32 vmb vhi dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 56
861 for wee shall not then need to belieue, when we shall see: nor to expect, when we shall enioy. But giuing of thankes, and praise, and honour, for we shall not then need to believe, when we shall see: nor to expect, when we shall enjoy. But giving of thanks, and praise, and honour, c-acp pns12 vmb xx av vvi p-acp vvb, c-crq pns12 vmb vvi: ccx p-acp vvb, c-crq pns12 vmb vvi. p-acp vvg pp-f n2, cc n1, cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 56
862 and glory vnto God, shall remaine in the kingdome of heauen and of glory. It is now the continuall blessed exercise of the glorious Angels and Saints in heauen: and glory unto God, shall remain in the Kingdom of heaven and of glory. It is now the continual blessed exercise of the glorious Angels and Saints in heaven: cc n1 p-acp np1, vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc pp-f n1. pn31 vbz av dt j j-vvn n1 pp-f dt j n2 cc n2 p-acp n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 56
863 and it shall be ours, when we shall be translated thither. and it shall be ours, when we shall be translated thither. cc pn31 vmb vbi png12, c-crq pns12 vmb vbi vvn av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 56
864 O that we would learne often to practice heere, what we hope shall be our eternall exercise there! O that we would Learn often to practice Here, what we hope shall be our Eternal exercise there! sy cst pns12 vmd vvi av p-acp n1 av, r-crq pns12 vvb vmb vbi po12 j vvb a-acp! (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 56
865 O that we would accustome our selues, being filled in the spirit to speake to our selues in Psalmes and himnes and spirituall songes, singing and making melody in our hearts to the Lord: O that we would accustom our selves, being filled in the Spirit to speak to our selves in Psalms and Hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in our hearts to the Lord: sy cst pns12 vmd vvi po12 n2, vbg vvn p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n2 p-acp n2 cc n2 cc j n2, vvg cc vvg n1 p-acp po12 n2 p-acp dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 56
866 giuing thankes alwayes for all thinges vnto God and the Father, in the name of our Lord Iesus Christ: giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father, in the name of our Lord Iesus christ: vvg n2 av p-acp d n2 p-acp np1 cc dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 np1 np1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 56
867 as speaketh our Apostle, Ephes. 5. Consider secondly, the multitude and varietie and continuance of Gods blessings: as speaks our Apostle, Ephesians 5. Consider secondly, the multitude and variety and Continuance of God's blessings: c-acp vvz po12 n1, np1 crd vvb ord, dt n1 cc n1 cc n1 pp-f npg1 n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 56
868 and let that prouoke thy thankfulnes. If thou hadst receiued but one or a few benefits: and let that provoke thy thankfulness. If thou Hadst received but one or a few benefits: cc vvb d vvi po21 n1. cs pns21 vhd2 vvn p-acp crd cc dt d n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 56
869 yet thankes were due euen for those few, or for that one, more then thou art able to returne. yet thanks were due even for those few, or for that one, more then thou art able to return. av n2 vbdr j-jn av p-acp d d, cc p-acp d crd, av-dc cs pns21 vb2r j pc-acp vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 57
870 But what canst thou alledge, or how excuse thy vnthankefulnesse: But what Canst thou allege, or how excuse thy unthankfulness: p-acp q-crq vm2 pns21 vvi, cc q-crq vvb po21 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 57
871 when his mercies are renewed euery morning, nay euery moment, when he is euer opening his hand, and powring out his blessings, when his Mercies Are renewed every morning, nay every moment, when he is ever opening his hand, and Pouring out his blessings, c-crq po31 n2 vbr vvn d n1, uh d n1, c-crq pns31 vbz av vvg po31 n1, cc vvg av po31 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 57
872 and loading and euen ouerwhelming thee with his benefits: and loading and even overwhelming thee with his benefits: cc vvg cc av-j vvg pno21 p-acp po31 n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 57
873 as if he did vye with thee, and would haue thee see, how easily he can overcome thy evill with his goodnesse, and infinitely out-strip thine infinite ingratitude with his more infinite munificence! His Angels are about thee, though thou knowest it not: as if he did vie with thee, and would have thee see, how Easily he can overcome thy evil with his Goodness, and infinitely outstrip thine infinite ingratitude with his more infinite munificence! His Angels Are about thee, though thou Knowest it not: c-acp cs pns31 vdd vvi p-acp pno21, cc vmd vhi pno21 vvi, c-crq av-j pns31 vmb vvi po21 j-jn p-acp po31 n1, cc av-j vvi po21 j n1 p-acp po31 av-dc j n1! po31 n2 vbr p-acp pno21, cs pns21 vv2 pn31 xx: (4) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 57
874 from a thousand vnknowne dangers hee deliuereth thee, which thou suspectedst not: from a thousand unknown dangers he Delivereth thee, which thou suspectedst not: p-acp dt crd j n2 pns31 vvz pno21, r-crq pns21 vvd2 xx: (4) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 57
875 hee still continueth his goodnesse vnto thee, and repriueth thy destruction, though thou deseruedst it not. he still Continueth his Goodness unto thee, and reprieveth thy destruction, though thou deservedst it not. pns31 av vvz po31 n1 p-acp pno21, cc vvz po21 n1, cs pns21 vvd2 pn31 xx. (4) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 57
876 What should I say more, thy very life and being thou owest to him in whom wee all liue and moue, and haue our beeing: What should I say more, thy very life and being thou owest to him in whom we all live and move, and have our being: q-crq vmd pns11 vvi av-dc, po21 j n1 cc vbg pns21 vv2 p-acp pno31 p-acp ro-crq pns12 d vvb cc vvi, cc vhb po12 vbg: (4) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 57
877 thence resolue with holy Dauid, to sing vnto the Lord, as long as thou liuest ; thence resolve with holy David, to sing unto the Lord, as long as thou Livest; av vvi p-acp j np1, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, c-acp av-j c-acp pns21 vv2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 57
878 and to sing praise vnto thy God, whilest thou hast thy beeing. Many and continuall receipts, should prouoke many and continuall thankes. and to sing praise unto thy God, whilst thou hast thy being. Many and continual receipts, should provoke many and continual thanks. cc pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp po21 n1, cs pns21 vh2 po21 vbg. d cc j n2, vmd vvi d cc j n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 57
879 Consider thirdly, thy future necessities. If thou wert sure of that thou hast, that thou and it should continue together for euer, and neuer part; Consider Thirdly, thy future necessities. If thou Wertenberg sure of that thou hast, that thou and it should continue together for ever, and never part; vvb ord, po21 j-jn n2. cs pns21 vbd2r j pp-f cst pns21 vh2, cst pns21 cc pn31 vmd vvi av p-acp av, cc av-x vvi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 57
880 and that thou couldest make prety shift to liue vpon the olde stocke hereafter, and neuer stand need to him for more: and that thou Couldst make pretty shift to live upon the old stock hereafter, and never stand need to him for more: cc cst pns21 vmd2 vvi j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1 av, cc av-x vvb n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp av-dc: (4) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 57
881 there might bee so much lesse neede to take care for giuing thankes for what is past. there might be so much less need to take care for giving thanks for what is passed. a-acp vmd vbi av av-d av-dc n1 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp vvg n2 p-acp r-crq vbz vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 57
882 But it is not so with any of vs: But it is not so with any of us: p-acp pn31 vbz xx av p-acp d pp-f pno12: (4) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 57
883 of what wee haue, we are but tenants at courtesie, and we stand continually vpon our good behauiour, of what we have, we Are but tenants At courtesy, and we stand continually upon our good behaviour, pp-f r-crq pns12 vhb, pns12 vbr p-acp n2 p-acp n1, cc pns12 vvb av-j p-acp po12 j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 57
884 whether wee shall hold of him any longer, or no: whither we shall hold of him any longer, or no: cs pns12 vmb vvi pp-f pno31 d av-jc, cc dx: (4) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 57
885 and much of our future hapinesse standeth vpon our present thankefulnesse. And with what face can wee craue to haue more, (and yet more wee must haue, and much of our future hapinesse Stands upon our present thankfulness. And with what face can we crave to have more, (and yet more we must have, cc d pp-f po12 j-jn n1 vvz p-acp po12 j n1. cc p-acp r-crq n1 vmb pns12 vvi pc-acp vhi dc, (cc av n1 pns12 vmb vhi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 57
886 or we cannot subsist,) if we bee not thankfull for what wee haue? Peremptoria res est ingratitudo, saith Saint Barnard, it cutteth it of all kindnesse. or we cannot subsist,) if we be not thankful for what we have? Peremptoria Rest est ingratitudo, Says Saint Barnard, it cutteth it of all kindness. cc pns12 vmbx vvi,) cs pns12 vbb xx j p-acp r-crq pns12 vhb? fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, vvz n1 np1, pn31 vvz pn31 pp-f d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 57
887 Ventus vreus & exiccans: like that strong East-winde which in a night dryed vp the Red sea ; Ventus vreus & exiccans: like that strong East wind which in a night dried up the Read sea; fw-la fw-la cc fw-la: vvb cst j n1 r-crq p-acp dt n1 vvd a-acp dt j-jn n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 57
888 it holdeth of the streames of Gods bounty from flowing, and dryeth vp those channels whereby his mercies were wont to be conueyed vnto vs. Certainly this is one especiall cause, it holds of the streams of God's bounty from flowing, and drieth up those channels whereby his Mercies were wont to be conveyed unto us Certainly this is one especial cause, pn31 vvz pp-f dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp vvg, cc vvz a-acp d n2 c-crq po31 n2 vbdr j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno12 av-j d vbz pi j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 58
889 why God so often sayeth vs Nay, and sendeth vs away empty when we aske; euen because we are so little thankefull to him for former receipts. why God so often Saith us Nay, and sends us away empty when we ask; even Because we Are so little thankful to him for former receipts. c-crq np1 av av vvz pno12 uh-x, cc vvz pno12 av j c-crq pns12 vvb; av c-acp pns12 vbr av j j p-acp pno31 p-acp j n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 58
890 The Rivers returne all their waters to the Sea, from whence they had them: The rivers return all their waters to the Sea, from whence they had them: dt n2 vvb d po32 n2 p-acp dt n1, p-acp c-crq pns32 vhd pno32: (4) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 58
891 and they gaine this by the returne, that the sea feedeth them againe, and so by a continuall fresh supply preserueth them in perpetuall being and motion. and they gain this by the return, that the sea feeds them again, and so by a continual fresh supply Preserveth them in perpetual being and motion. cc pns32 vvb d p-acp dt n1, cst dt n1 vvz pno32 av, cc av p-acp dt j j n1 vvz pno32 p-acp j vbg cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 58
892 If they should withhold that tribute, the Sea would not long suffice them nourishment. So wee by giuing, receiue ; If they should withhold that tribute, the Sea would not long suffice them nourishment. So we by giving, receive; cs pns32 vmd vvb d n1, dt n1 vmd xx av-j vvi pno32 n1. av pns12 p-acp vvg, vvb; (4) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 58
893 and by true paying the old debt, get credit to runne vpon a new score, and provoke future blessings, by our thankfulnesse for former: and by true paying the old debt, get credit to run upon a new score, and provoke future blessings, by our thankfulness for former: cc p-acp j vvg dt j n1, vvb n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1, cc vvi j-jn n2, p-acp po12 n1 p-acp j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 58
894 as the Earth by sending vp vapours backe to Heauen from the dew shee hath receiued thence, filleth the bottles of heauen with new moysture, to bee powred downe vpon her againe in due season in kindly and plentifull showers. as the Earth by sending up vapours back to Heaven from the due she hath received thence, fills the bottles of heaven with new moisture, to be poured down upon her again in due season in kindly and plentiful showers. c-acp dt n1 p-acp vvg a-acp n2 av p-acp ng1 p-acp dt n1 pns31 vhz vvn av, vvz dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp j n1, pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp p-acp pno31 av p-acp j-jn n1 p-acp j cc j n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 58
895 By our Prayers and Thankesgiuings wee erect a Ladder, like that which Iacob saw, whereon the Angels ascended and descended ; By our Prayers and Thanksgivings we erect a Ladder, like that which Iacob saw, whereon the Angels ascended and descended; p-acp po12 n2 cc n2 pns12 vvb dt n1, av-j cst r-crq np1 vvd, c-crq dt n2 vvn cc vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 58
896 wee preserue a mutuall entercourse betwixt heauen and earth; we preserve a mutual intercourse betwixt heaven and earth; pns12 vvb dt j n1 p-acp n1 cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 58
897 and wee maintaine a kinde of continuall trading as it were betwixt God and vs. The Commodities are brought vs in, they are Gods blessings: for these wee traffique by our Prayers and Thankesgiuings. Let vs therefore deale squarely, as wise and honest marchants should doe. and we maintain a kind of continual trading as it were betwixt God and us The Commodities Are brought us in, they Are God's blessings: for these we traffic by our Prayers and Thanksgivings. Let us Therefore deal squarely, as wise and honest Merchants should do. cc pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f j vvg p-acp pn31 vbdr p-acp np1 cc pno12 dt n2 vbr vvn pno12 p-acp, pns32 vbr ng1 n2: p-acp d pns12 vvi p-acp po12 n2 cc n2. vvb pno12 av vvi av-j, p-acp j cc j n2 vmd vdi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 58
898 Let vs keepe touch, and pay: it is as much as our credit is worth. Let us keep touch, and pay: it is as much as our credit is worth. vvb pno12 vvi vvi, cc n1: pn31 vbz p-acp d c-acp po12 n1 vbz j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 58
899 Let vs not thinke to haue Commodities still brought vs in, and wee send none out, Omnia te adversum spectantia this dealing cannot hold long. Let us not think to have Commodities still brought us in, and we send none out, Omnia te adversum spectantia this dealing cannot hold long. vvb pno12 xx vvi pc-acp vhi n2 av vvn pno12 p-acp, cc pns12 vvb pix av, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la d n-vvg vmbx vvi av-j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 58
900 Rather let vs thinke, that the quicker and speedier and more returnes we make, our gaines will be the greater: Rather let us think, that the quicker and speedier and more returns we make, our gains will be the greater: av-c vvb pno12 vvi, cst dt jc cc jc cc dc n2 pns12 vvb, po12 n2 vmb vbi dt jc: (4) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 58
901 and that the oftner wee pray and praise God for his blessings, the more we secure vnto our selues both the continuance and the increase of them. and that the oftener we pray and praise God for his blessings, the more we secure unto our selves both the Continuance and the increase of them. cc cst dt av-c pns12 vvb cc vvb np1 p-acp po31 n2, dt av-dc pns12 vvb p-acp po12 n2 d dt n1 cc dt vvb pp-f pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 58
902 Consider fourthly thy misery, if thou shouldest want those things, which God hath giuen thee. Consider fourthly thy misery, if thou Shouldst want those things, which God hath given thee. vvi j po21 n1, cs pns21 vmd2 vvi d n2, r-crq np1 vhz vvn pno21. (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 59
903 Carendo magis quàm fruendo. Fooles will not know that true worth of things but by wanting, which wisermen had rather learne by hauing them. Carendo magis quàm fruendo. Fools will not know that true worth of things but by wanting, which wisermen had rather Learn by having them. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. n2 vmb xx vvi cst j n1 pp-f n2 cc-acp p-acp vvg, r-crq n2 vhd av-c vvi p-acp vhg pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 59
904 Yet this is the common folly of vs all: Yet this is the Common folly of us all: av d vbz dt j n1 pp-f pno12 d: (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 59
905 Wee will not prise Gods blessings as we should, till he for our vnthankfulnesse take them from vs, we will not prize God's blessings as we should, till he for our unthankfulness take them from us, pns12 vmb xx n1 npg1 n2 c-acp pns12 vmd, c-acp pns31 p-acp po12 n1 vvb pno32 p-acp pno12, (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 59
906 and teach vs to value them better before we haue them againe. We repine at Gods great blessings ; and teach us to valve them better before we have them again. We repine At God's great blessings; cc vvb pno12 pc-acp vvi pno32 vvi c-acp pns12 vhb pno32 av. pns12 vvb p-acp npg1 j n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 59
907 we grudge at his gentle corrections ; we grudge At his gentle corrections; pns12 vvb p-acp po31 j n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 59
908 judging these to heauy, those too light: We thinke our very peace a burden, and complaine of plenty as some would doe of scarcity; judging these to heavy, those too Light: We think our very peace a burden, and complain of plenty as Some would do of scarcity; vvg d p-acp j, d av n1: pns12 vvb po12 j n1 dt n1, cc vvi pp-f n1 p-acp d vmd vdi pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 59
909 and vnderualue the blessed liberty we haue of treading in his Courts, and partaking his holy Ordinances; and undervalue the blessed liberty we have of treading in his Courts, and partaking his holy Ordinances; cc vvi dt j-vvn n1 pns12 vhb pp-f vvg p-acp po31 n2, cc vvg po31 j n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 59
910 and all this, because by his great goodness wee haue so long injoyed them: and this is our guise in euery other thing proportionably. and all this, Because by his great Goodness we have so long enjoyed them: and this is our guise in every other thing proportionably. cc d d, c-acp p-acp po31 j n1 pns12 vhb av av-j vvd pno32: cc d vbz po12 n1 p-acp d j-jn n1 av-j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 59
911 Did we but feele a while the miseries of our neighbour Countries, who want the blessings which we thus slight; Did we but feel a while the misery's of our neighbour Countries, who want the blessings which we thus slight; vdd pns12 p-acp vvb dt n1 dt n2 pp-f po12 n1 n2, r-crq vvb dt n2 r-crq pns12 av j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 59
912 or could wee but fore-thinke what our misery should be, if we (as they) had our throates euer before the sword, or were wasted with extreame famines and pestilences, or liued eyther in thicke darkenesse, without the Gospell, or could we but forethink what our misery should be, if we (as they) had our throats ever before the sword, or were wasted with extreme famines and pestilences, or lived either in thick darkness, without the Gospel, cc vmd pns12 p-acp vvi r-crq po12 n1 vmd vbi, cs pns12 (c-acp pns32) vhd po12 n2 av p-acp dt n1, cc vbdr vvn p-acp j-jn n2 cc n2, cc vvd av-d p-acp j n1, p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 59
913 or vnder cruell persecution for it. Did we thus; or under cruel persecution for it. Did we thus; cc p-acp j n1 p-acp pn31. vdd pns12 av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 59
914 though our hearts were as hard and cold as stones, it could not be but those thoughts would soften them, though our hearts were as hard and cold as stones, it could not be but those thoughts would soften them, cs po12 n2 vbdr c-acp j cc j-jn p-acp n2, pn31 vmd xx vbi p-acp d n2 vmd vvi pno32, (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 59
915 and enflame them to magnifie and blesse the holy name of God for our long and present peace, for that measure of plenty what euer it be which we yet haue, and inflame them to magnify and bless the holy name of God for our long and present peace, for that measure of plenty what ever it be which we yet have, cc vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po12 j cc j n1, p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 r-crq av pn31 vbi r-crq pns12 av vhb, (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 59
916 and for the still continued liberty of his glorious Gospell and sincere worship among vs. God grant, that from our wretched vnthankefulnesse, he take not just occation, by taking these great blessings from vs to teach vs at once both how to vse them better and how to value th•m better. and for the still continued liberty of his glorious Gospel and sincere worship among us God grant, that from our wretched unthankfulness, he take not just occasion, by taking these great blessings from us to teach us At once both how to use them better and how to valve th•m better. cc p-acp dt av vvd n1 pp-f po31 j n1 cc j vvb p-acp pno12 np1 vvb, cst p-acp po12 j n1, pns31 vvb xx j n1, p-acp vvg d j n2 p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp a-acp d c-crq p-acp vvb pno32 j cc c-crq p-acp vvb vvi jc. (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 59
917 Consider fifthly, the Importunity with God, when thou wantest anything; and according to that, proportion thy thankes, when thou hast it. Consider fifthly, the Importunity with God, when thou Wantest anything; and according to that, proportion thy thanks, when thou hast it. vvb ord, dt n1 p-acp np1, c-crq pns21 vv2 pi; cc vvg p-acp d, n1 po21 n2, c-crq pns21 vh2 pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 59
918 I remember what Bernard writeth of the Popes seruants and Courtiers in his time: I Remember what Bernard Writeth of the Popes Servants and Courtiers in his time: pns11 vvb r-crq np1 vvz pp-f dt ng1 n2 cc n2 p-acp po31 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 59
919 Importuni vt accipiant, inquieti donec acceprint, vbi acceceperint ingrati, When Suiters come to the Popes Court with their businesses, the Courtiers and Officers lye in the wind for them, greedily offering their seruice, Importuni vt Accipiant, inquieti donec acceprint, vbi acceceperint ingrati, When Suitors come to the Popes Court with their businesses, the Courtiers and Officers lie in the wind for them, greedily offering their service, fw-la fw-la n1, fw-la fw-la n1, fw-la fw-la fw-la, c-crq n2 vvb p-acp dt n2 vvb p-acp po32 n2, dt n2 cc n2 vvb p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno32, av-j vvg po32 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 60
920 and neuer quiet with them till they haue got something: and never quiet with them till they have god something: cc av j-jn p-acp pno32 c-acp pns32 vhb vvn pi: (4) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 60
921 but by that they haue got the money, they haue forgot the man, and hauing first serued their owne turne, they then leaue the businesse to goe which way it will. but by that they have god the money, they have forgotten the man, and having First served their own turn, they then leave the business to go which Way it will. cc-acp p-acp cst pns32 vhb vvn dt n1, pns32 vhb vvn dt n1, cc vhg ord vvd po32 d n1, pns32 av vvb dt n1 pc-acp vvi r-crq n1 pn31 vmb. (4) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 60
922 Not much vnlike is our dealing with God. Not much unlike is our dealing with God. xx d av-j vbz po12 vvg p-acp np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 60
923 When we would haue something, some outward blessing conferred, or some outward calamity removed, (for these thanklesse deuotions seldome looke farther, When we would have something, Some outward blessing conferred, or Some outward calamity removed, (for these thankless devotions seldom look farther, c-crq pns12 vmd vhi pi, d j n1 vvn, cc d j n1 vvn, (c-acp d j n2 av vvi av-jc, (4) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 60
924 then after these outward things;) we are as S. Chrysostome speaketh NONLATINALPHABET, very eager and earnest with God, wee must haue no Nay, we wrastle with him and that stoutly, then After these outward things;) we Are as S. Chrysostom speaks, very eager and earnest with God, we must have no Nay, we wrestle with him and that stoutly, cs p-acp d j n2;) pns12 vbr p-acp n1 np1 vvz, av j cc j p-acp np1, pns12 vmb vhi dx uh-x, pns12 vvi p-acp pno31 cc cst av-j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 60
925 as if we would out wrestle Iacob for a Blessing, and we will not let him goe till we haue obtained it. as if we would out wrestle Iacob for a Blessing, and we will not let him go till we have obtained it. c-acp cs pns12 vmd av vvi np1 p-acp dt n1, cc pns12 vmb xx vvi pno31 vvi c-acp pns12 vhb vvn pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 60
926 But NONLATINALPHABET, saith Chrysostome there, when our turne is serued, and we haue what we would haue; But, Says Chrysostom there, when our turn is served, and we have what we would have; p-acp, vvz np1 a-acp, c-crq po12 n1 vbz vvn, cc pns12 vhb r-crq pns12 vmd vhi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 60
927 by and by, all our deuotion is at an end, we neuer thinke of thankes. All the tenne Lepers begged hard of Christ for a cleansing: by and by, all our devotion is At an end, we never think of thanks. All the tenne Lepers begged hard of christ for a cleansing: p-acp cc a-acp, d po12 n1 vbz p-acp dt n1, pns12 av-x vvb pp-f n2. av-d dt crd n2 vvd av-j pp-f np1 p-acp dt vvg: (4) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 60
928 the Text saith, They lift vp their voyces ; they were all lowd enough, whilest they were suitors. the Text Says, They lift up their voices; they were all loud enough, whilst they were Suitors. dt n1 vvz, pns32 vvd a-acp po32 n2; pns32 vbdr d j av-d, cs pns32 vbdr n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 60
929 Sed vbi nouem? there returned not to giue God thankes for their cleansing, of the whole tenne any more then barely one single man. It is our case just. said vbi November? there returned not to give God thanks for their cleansing, of the Whole tenne any more then barely one single man. It is our case just. vvd fw-la fw-la? a-acp vvd xx pc-acp vvi np1 n2 p-acp po32 vvg, pp-f dt j-jn crd d dc cs av-j crd j n1. pn31 vbz po12 n1 j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 60
930 When we want any of the good Creatures of God for our necessities, wee open our mouthes wide, till hee open his hand, and fill them with plentiousnesse: When we want any of the good Creatures of God for our necessities, we open our mouths wide, till he open his hand, and fill them with plentiousnesse: c-crq pns12 vvb d pp-f dt j n2 pp-f np1 p-acp po12 n2, pns12 vvb po12 n2 j, c-acp pns31 j po31 n1, cc vvi pno32 p-acp n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 60
931 but after, as if the filling of our mouthes were the stopping of our throats, but After, as if the filling of our mouths were the stopping of our throats, p-acp a-acp, c-acp cs dt vvg pp-f po12 n2 vbdr dt vvg pp-f po12 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 60
932 so are wee speechlesse and heartlesse. Shame we to bee so clamorous, when we craue from him; so Are we speechless and heartless. Shame we to be so clamorous, when we crave from him; av vbr pns12 j cc j. n1 pns12 pc-acp vbi av j, c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp pno31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 60
933 and so dumbe, when we should giue him thankes. Consider lastly, how freely God hath giuen thee, what hee hath giuen thee. and so dumb, when we should give him thanks. Consider lastly, how freely God hath given thee, what he hath given thee. cc av j, c-crq pns12 vmd vvi pno31 n2. vvi ord, c-crq av-j np1 vhz vvn pno21, r-crq pns31 vhz vvn pno21. (4) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 60
934 Dupliciter gratis, saith Bernard: Sine merito; sine labore. Freely both wayes: Dupliciter gratis, Says Bernard: Sine merito; sine labour. Freely both ways: fw-la av, vvz np1: fw-la fw-la; fw-la n1. av-j d n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 60
935 freely, without thy desert, and freely, without so much as thy paines. Freely first, without thy desert. Iacob, a man as well deseruing as thou, freely, without thy desert, and freely, without so much as thy pains. Freely First, without thy desert. Iacob, a man as well deserving as thou, av-j, p-acp po21 n1, cc av-j, p-acp av av-d c-acp po21 n2. av-j ord, p-acp po21 n1. np1, dt n1 c-acp av j-vvg c-acp pns21, (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 60
936 yet confest himsel•e not worthy of the least of all Gods mercies. yet confessed himsel•e not worthy of the least of all God's Mercies. av vvn n1 xx j pp-f dt ds pp-f d ng1 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 60
937 And St. Paul cutteth off all challenge of desert, by that interrogatory, Who hath first giuen him, And Saint Paul cutteth off all challenge of desert, by that interrogatory, Who hath First given him, cc n1 np1 vvz a-acp d n1 pp-f n1, p-acp d n-jn, r-crq vhz ord vvn pno31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 61
938 and it shall be recompenced him? as who should say, No man can challenge God; and it shall be recompensed him? as who should say, No man can challenge God; cc pn31 vmb vbi vvn pno31? p-acp r-crq vmd vvi, dx n1 vmb vvi np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 61
939 as if he owed him ought. as if he owed him ought. c-acp cs pns31 vvd pno31 pi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 61
940 If hee haue made himselfe a debtor to vs by his Promise, (and indeed he hath so made himselfe a debtor to vs;) yet that is still gratis, and for nothing: If he have made himself a debtor to us by his Promise, (and indeed he hath so made himself a debtor to us;) yet that is still gratis, and for nothing: cs pns31 vhb vvn px31 dt n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp po31 vvb, (cc av pns31 vhz av vvn px31 dt n1 p-acp pno12;) av d vbz j av, cc p-acp pix: (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 61
941 because the promise it selfe was free, without eyther debt in him, or desert in vs. Nay more, God hath bin good to vs, not onely when wee had not deserued it; Because the promise it self was free, without either debt in him, or desert in us Nay more, God hath been good to us, not only when we had not deserved it; c-acp dt vvb pn31 n1 vbds j, p-acp d n1 p-acp pno31, cc j p-acp pno12 uh-x av-dc, np1 vhz vbn j p-acp pno12, xx av-j c-crq pns12 vhd xx vvn pn31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 61
942 but (which still more magnifieth his bounty, and bindeth vs the stronger to be thankfull) when we had deserued the quite contrary. but (which still more magnifieth his bounty, and binds us the Stronger to be thankful) when we had deserved the quite contrary. cc-acp (r-crq av av-dc vvz po31 n1, cc vvz pno12 dt jc pc-acp vbi j) c-crq pns12 vhd vvn dt av j-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 61
943 And how is it possible we should forget such his vnspeakable kindnesse, in giuing vs much good when we had done none, And how is it possible we should forget such his unspeakable kindness, in giving us much good when we had done none, cc q-crq vbz pn31 j pns12 vmd vvi d po31 j-u n1, p-acp vvg pno12 d j c-crq pns12 vhd vdn pix, (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 61
944 nay in giuing vs much good, when we had done much ill? And as he gaue it sine merito ; so sine labore too: nay in giving us much good, when we had done much ill? And as he gave it sine merito; so sine labour too: uh-x p-acp vvg pno12 d j, c-crq pns12 vhd vdn d j-jn? cc c-acp pns31 vvd pn31 fw-la fw-la; av fw-la n1 av: (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 61
945 the Creature being freely bestowed on vs, as on the one side not by way of reward for any desert of ours; the Creature being freely bestowed on us, as on the one side not by Way of reward for any desert of ours; dt n1 vbg av-j vvn p-acp pno12, c-acp p-acp dt crd n1 xx p-acp n1 pp-f vvb p-acp d j pp-f png12; (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 61
946 so neither on the other side by way of wages for any labour of ours. To shew that God giueth not his Blessings for our labour meerely: so neither on the other side by Way of wages for any labour of ours. To show that God gives not his Blessings for our labour merely: av av-d p-acp dt j-jn n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n2 p-acp d vvb pp-f png12. p-acp n1 cst np1 vvz xx po31 n2 p-acp po12 vvb av-j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 61
947 hee sometimes giueth them not, where they are laboured for; and againe he giueth them somtimes, where they are not laboured for. he sometime gives them not, where they Are laboured for; and again he gives them sometimes, where they Are not laboured for. pns31 av vvz pno32 xx, c-crq pns32 vbr vvn p-acp; cc av pns31 vvz pno32 av, c-crq pns32 vbr xx vvn p-acp. (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 61
948 If in the ordinary dispensation of his Prouidence, hee bestow them vpon them that labour, as Salomon saith, The diligent hand maketh rich ; If in the ordinary Dispensation of his Providence, he bestow them upon them that labour, as Solomon Says, The diligent hand makes rich; cs p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1, pns31 vvb pno32 p-acp pno32 cst vvb, c-acp np1 vvz, dt j n1 vvz j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 61
949 and seldome otherwise, for he that will not labor, it is fit he should not eate: yet that labor is to be accounted but as the meanes, not as a sufficient cause thereof. and seldom otherwise, for he that will not labour, it is fit he should not eat: yet that labour is to be accounted but as the means, not as a sufficient cause thereof. cc av av, c-acp pns31 cst vmb xx vvi, pn31 vbz j pns31 vmd xx vvi: av d vvb vbz pc-acp vbi vvn cc-acp p-acp dt n2, xx p-acp dt j vvb av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 61
950 And if wee digge to the roote, we shall still finde it was gratis: for euen that power to labour was the guift of God; And if we dig to the root, we shall still find it was gratis: for even that power to labour was the gift of God; cc cs pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1, pns12 vmb av vvi pn31 vbds av: p-acp av d n1 p-acp n1 vbds dt n1 pp-f np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 61
951 It is God that giueth thee power to get wealth. Yea in this sence, Nature it selfe is Grace ; It is God that gives thee power to get wealth. Yea in this sense, Nature it self is Grace; pn31 vbz np1 cst vvz pno21 n1 pc-acp vvi n1. uh p-acp d n1, n1 pn31 n1 vbz n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 61
952 because giuen gratis and freely, without any labour, preparation, disposition, desert, or any thing at all in vs. All these considerations; Because given gratis and freely, without any labour, preparation, disposition, desert, or any thing At all in us All these considerations; c-acp j-vvn av cc av-j, p-acp d n1, n1, n1, n1, cc d n1 p-acp d p-acp pno12 d d n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 61
953 the Excellencie of the Dutie, the continuance of Gods bles•ings, our future Necessity, our Misery in wanting, our Importunity in Crauing, his free liberality in bestowing, should quicken vs to a more conscionable performance of this so necessarie, so just, so religious a Duty. the Excellency of the Duty, the Continuance of God's bles•ings, our future Necessity, our Misery in wanting, our Importunity in Craving, his free liberality in bestowing, should quicken us to a more conscionable performance of this so necessary, so just, so religious a Duty. dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2, po12 j-jn n1, po12 n1 p-acp vvg, po12 n1 p-acp vvg, po31 j n1 p-acp vvg, vmd vvi pno12 p-acp dt av-dc j n1 pp-f d av j, av j, av j dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 62
954 And thus hauing seene our vnthankfulnesse discouered in sixe points, and heard many Considerations to prouoke vs to thankefulnesse: And thus having seen our unthankfulness discovered in sixe points, and herd many Considerations to provoke us to thankfulness: cc av vhg vvn po12 n1 vvn p-acp crd n2, cc vvd d n2 pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 62
955 it may be we haue seene enough in that to make vs hate the fault, and we would faine amend it; it may be we have seen enough in that to make us hate the fault, and we would feign amend it; pn31 vmb vbi pns12 vhb vvn av-d p-acp cst pc-acp vvi pno12 vvi dt n1, cc pns12 vmd vvi vvb pn31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 62
956 and it may be we haue heard enough in this, to make vs affect the duty, and we would faine practise it, may some say, and it may be we have herd enough in this, to make us affect the duty, and we would feign practise it, may Some say, cc pn31 vmb vbi pns12 vhb vvn av-d p-acp d, pc-acp vvi pno12 vvi dt n1, cc pns12 vmd vvi vvi pn31, vmb d vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 62
957 but we are yet to learne how. The duty being hard, and our backwardnes great; but we Are yet to Learn how. The duty being hard, and our backwardness great; cc-acp pns12 vbr av pc-acp vvi c-crq. dt n1 vbg j, cc po12 n1 j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 62
958 what good course might be taken, effectually to reforme this our so great backwardnes, and to performe that so hard a duty? And so you see, my second Inference, for exhortation ; what good course might be taken, effectually to reform this our so great backwardness, and to perform that so hard a duty? And so you see, my second Inference, for exhortation; r-crq j n1 vmd vbi vvn, av-j p-acp vvi d po12 av j n1, cc p-acp vvb cst av j dt n1? cc av pn22 vvb, po11 ord n1, c-acp n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 62
959 breedeth a third, and that is for direction : breeds a third, and that is for direction: vvz dt ord, cc d vbz p-acp n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 62
960 which for satisfaction of those men that pretend willingnes, but plead ignorance, I should also prosecute, which for satisfaction of those men that pretend willingness, but plead ignorance, I should also prosecute, r-crq p-acp n1 pp-f d n2 cst vvb n1, cc-acp vvb n1, pns11 vmd av vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 62
961 if I had so much time to spare. Wherin should be discouered, what the principall Causes of our so great Vnthankefulnesse ; if I had so much time to spare. Wherein should be discovered, what the principal Causes of our so great Unthankfulness; cs pns11 vhd av d n1 pc-acp vvi. c-crq vmd vbi vvn, r-crq dt n-jn n2 pp-f po12 av j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 62
962 which taken away, the effect will instantly and of it selfe cease. Now those Causes are especially, as I conceiue, these fiue. viz. 1. Pride, and Selfe-loue; 2. Enuy, and Discontentment; 3. Riotousnesse, and Epicurisme; which taken away, the Effect will instantly and of it self cease. Now those Causes Are especially, as I conceive, these fiue. viz. 1. Pride, and Self-love; 2. Envy, and Discontentment; 3. Riotousness, and Epicurism; r-crq vvn av, dt n1 vmb av-jn cc pp-f pn31 n1 vvi. av d n2 vbr av-j, c-acp pns11 vvb, d crd. n1 crd n1, cc n1; crd n1, cc n1; crd n1, cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 62
963 4. Worldly Carefulnesse, and immoderate desires; Carnall Securitie, and foreslowing the time. 4. Worldly Carefulness, and immoderate Desires; Carnal Security, and foreslowing the time. crd j n1, cc j n2; j n1, cc vvg dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 62
964 Now then, besides the application of that which hath alreadie beene spoken in the former Discoueries and Motiues ; (for euery Discouery of a fault, doth virtually containe some meanes for the correcting of it, Now then, beside the application of that which hath already been spoken in the former Discoveries and Motives; (for every Discovery of a fault, does virtually contain Some means for the correcting of it, av av, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d r-crq vhz av vbn vvn p-acp dt j n2 cc n2; (c-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1, vdz av-j vvi d vvz p-acp dt vvg pp-f pn31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 62
965 and euery true Motiue to a duty, doth virtually containe some helpes vnto the practise of it:) besides these I say, I know not how to prescribe any better remedies against vnthankefulnes, or helpes vnto thankefulnes; and every true Motive to a duty, does virtually contain Some helps unto the practice of it:) beside these I say, I know not how to prescribe any better remedies against unthankfulness, or helps unto thankfulness; cc d j n1 p-acp dt n1, vdz av-j vvi d vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31:) p-acp d pns11 vvb, pns11 vvb xx c-crq pc-acp vvi d jc n2 p-acp n1, cc vvz p-acp n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 62
966 then fait•••lly to striue for the casting out of those sinnes, and the subduing of those Corruptions in vs, which cause the one, and hinder the other. then fait•••lly to strive for the casting out of those Sins, and the subduing of those Corruptions in us, which cause the one, and hinder the other. av av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n-vvg av pp-f d n2, cc dt j-vvg pp-f d n2 p-acp pno12, r-crq n1 dt crd, cc vvb dt n-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 62
967 But because the time, and my strength are neere spent: But Because the time, and my strength Are near spent: cc-acp c-acp dt n1, cc po11 n1 vbr av-j vvn: (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 62
968 I am content to ease both my selfe and you by cutting of so much of my prouision, I am content to ease both my self and you by cutting of so much of my provision, pns11 vbm j pc-acp vvi d po11 n1 cc pn22 p-acp vvg pp-f av d pp-f po11 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 62
969 as concerneth this Inference for Direction ; as concerns this Inference for Direction; c-acp vvz d n1 p-acp n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 62
970 and desire you that it may suffice for the present, but thus to haue pointed at these Impediments, and once more to name them. and desire you that it may suffice for the present, but thus to have pointed At these Impediments, and once more to name them. cc vvb pn22 cst pn31 vmb vvi p-acp dt j, cc-acp av pc-acp vhi vvn p-acp d n2, cc a-acp av-dc pc-acp vvi pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 62
971 They are Pride, Envy, Epicurisme, Carefulnesse, Securitie. I place Pride, where it would be; the formost, because it is of all other the principall impediment of Thankefulnes. They Are Pride, Envy, Epicurism, Carefulness, Security. I place Pride, where it would be; the foremost, Because it is of all other the principal impediment of Thankfulness. pns32 vbr n1, n1, n1, n1, n1. pns11 vvb n1, c-crq pn31 vmd vbi; dt js, c-acp pn31 vbz pp-f d j-jn dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 62
972 Certainely there is no one thing in the world, so much as Pride, that maketh men vnthankefull. Certainly there is no one thing in the world, so much as Pride, that makes men unthankful. av-j a-acp vbz dx pi n1 p-acp dt n1, av av-d c-acp n1, cst vv2 n2 j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 63
973 Hee that would be truely thankfull, must haue his eyes vpon both; the one eye vpon the Guift, and the other vpon the Giuer : He that would be truly thankful, must have his eyes upon both; the one eye upon the Gift, and the other upon the Giver: pns31 cst vmd vbi av-j j, vmb vhi po31 n2 p-acp d; dt crd n1 p-acp dt n1, cc dt n-jn p-acp dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 63
974 and this the proud man neuer hath. Either through selfe-loue he is starkeblind, and seeth neither: and this the proud man never hath. Either through Self-love he is starkeblind, and sees neither: cc d dt j n1 av vhz. av-d p-acp n1 pns31 vbz j, cc vvz dx: (4) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 63
975 or else through Partiality, he winketh on the one eye, and will not looke at both. or Else through Partiality, he winketh on the one eye, and will not look At both. cc av p-acp n1, pns31 vvz p-acp dt crd n1, cc vmb xx vvi p-acp d. (4) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 63
976 Sometimes he seeth the Guift but too much, and boasteth of it: but then he forgetteth the Giuer ; Sometime he sees the Gift but too much, and boasts of it: but then he forgetteth the Giver; av pns31 vvz dt n1 p-acp av av-d, cc vvz pp-f pn31: cc-acp cs pns31 vvz dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 63
977 he boasteth, as if hee had not receiued it. Sometimes again he ouerlooketh the Guift, as not good enough for him; he boasts, as if he had not received it. Sometime again he overlooketh the Gift, as not good enough for him; pns31 vvz, c-acp cs pns31 vhd xx vvn pn31. av av pns31 vvz dt n1, c-acp xx j av-d p-acp pno31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 63
978 and so repineth at the Giuer, as if hee had not giuen him according to his worth. and so repineth At the Giver, as if he had not given him according to his worth. cc av vvz p-acp dt n1, c-acp cs pns31 vhd xx vvn pno31 vvg p-acp po31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 63
979 Either he vnderualueth the Guift, or else he overualueth himselfe; as if he were himselfe the giuer, or at least the deseruer : and is in both vnthankefull. Either he undervalueth the Gift, or Else he overvalueth himself; as if he were himself the giver, or At least the deserver: and is in both unthankful. av-d pns31 vvz dt n1, cc av pns31 vvz px31; c-acp cs pns31 vbdr px31 dt n1, cc p-acp ds dt n1: cc vbz p-acp d j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 63
980 To remoue this Impediment, who euer desireth to be thankfull, let him humble himselfe, nay emptie himselfe, To remove this Impediment, who ever Desires to be thankful, let him humble himself, nay empty himself, p-acp vvi d n1, r-crq av vvz pc-acp vbi j, vvb pno31 j px31, uh-x j px31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 63
981 nay deny himselfe, and all his owne deserts; confesse himselfe with Iacob lesse then the least of Gods mercies; nay deny himself, and all his own deserts; confess himself with Iacob less then the least of God's Mercies; uh-x vvb px31, cc d po31 d n2; vvb px31 p-acp np1 av-dc cs dt ds pp-f npg1 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 63
982 and condemne his owne heart of much sinfull sacriledge, if it dare but thinke the least thought tending to rob God of the least part of his honour. Enuy followeth Pride; the Daughter the Mother: and condemn his own heart of much sinful sacrilege, if it Dare but think the least Thought tending to rob God of the least part of his honour. Envy follows Pride; the Daughter the Mother: cc vvi po31 d n1 pp-f d j n1, cs pn31 vvb cc-acp vvb dt ds n1 vvg p-acp vvb np1 pp-f dt ds n1 pp-f po31 n1. n1 vvz n1; dt n1 dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 63
983 a second great Impediment of thankfulnesse. The fault is; that men not content only to looke vpō their owne things and the present; a second great Impediment of thankfulness. The fault is; that men not content only to look upon their own things and the present; dt vvb j n1 pp-f n1. dt n1 vbz; d n2 xx j av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 d n2 cc dt j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 63
984 but comparing these with the things of other men, or times: instead of giuing thankes for what they haue, repine that others haue more or better; but comparing these with the things of other men, or times: instead of giving thanks for what they have, repine that Others have more or better; cc-acp vvg d p-acp dt n2 pp-f j-jn n2, cc n2: av pp-f vvg n2 p-acp r-crq pns32 vhb, vvb cst n2-jn vhb av-dc cc jc; (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 63
985 or for what they now haue, complaine that it is not with them as it hath beene. or for what they now have, complain that it is not with them as it hath been. cc p-acp r-crq pns32 av vhb, vvb cst pn31 vbz xx p-acp pno32 p-acp pn31 vhz vbn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 63
986 These thoughts are Enemies to the tranquilitie of the mind; These thoughts Are Enemies to the tranquillity of the mind; np1 n2 vbr n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 63
987 breeding many discontents, and much vnthankefulnesse: whilest our eyes are euill, because God is good to others, breeding many discontents, and much unthankfulness: whilst our eyes Are evil, Because God is good to Others, vvg d n2, cc d n1: cs po12 n2 vbr j-jn, c-acp np1 vbz j p-acp n2-jn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 64
988 or hath beene so to vs. To remoue this Impediment ; or hath been so to us To remove this Impediment; cc vhz vbn av p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi d n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 64
989 who euer desireth to be truely thankfull, let him looke vpon his owne things, and not on the things of other men: who ever Desires to be truly thankful, let him look upon his own things, and not on the things of other men: r-crq av vvz pc-acp vbi av-j j, vvb pno31 vvi p-acp po31 d n2, cc xx p-acp dt n2 pp-f j-jn n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 64
990 and therein consider, not so much what he wanteth, and faine would haue, as what he hath, and could not well want. and therein Consider, not so much what he Wants, and feign would have, as what he hath, and could not well want. cc av vvb, xx av av-d r-crq pns31 vvz, cc av-j vmd vhi, p-acp r-crq pns31 vhz, cc vmd xx av vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 64
991 Let him thinke, that what God hath giuen him, came from his free bounty, he owed it not; Let him think, that what God hath given him, Come from his free bounty, he owed it not; vvb pno31 vvi, cst r-crq np1 vhz vvn pno31, vvd p-acp po31 j n1, pns31 vvd pn31 xx; (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 64
992 and what he hath denyed him, he withholdeth it either in his Iustice for his former sinnes, and what he hath denied him, he withholdeth it either in his justice for his former Sins, cc r-crq pns31 vhz vvn pno31, pns31 vvz pn31 av-d p-acp po31 n1 p-acp po31 j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 64
993 or in his Mercy for his farther good: or in his Mercy for his farther good: cc p-acp po31 n1 p-acp po31 jc j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 64
994 that God giueth to no man, all the desire of his heart in these outward things, to teach him not to looke for absolute cōtentment in this life, least of all, in these things. that God gives to no man, all the desire of his heart in these outward things, to teach him not to look for absolute contentment in this life, least of all, in these things. cst np1 vvz p-acp dx n1, d dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp d j n2, pc-acp vvi pno31 xx pc-acp vvi p-acp j n1 p-acp d n1, ds pp-f d, p-acp d n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 64
995 If he will needs looke vpon other mens things; If he will needs look upon other men's things; cs pns31 vmb av vvi p-acp j-jn ng2 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 64
996 let him compare himselfe rather with them that haue lesse, then those that haue more: and therein withall consider, not so much what himselfe wanteth which some others haue, let him compare himself rather with them that have less, then those that have more: and therein withal Consider, not so much what himself Wants which Some Others have, vvb pno31 vvi px31 av p-acp pno32 cst vhb av-dc, av d cst vhb dc: cc av av vvi, xx av av-d q-crq px31 vvz r-crq d n2-jn vhb, (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 64
997 as what he hath which many others want. as what he hath which many Others want. p-acp r-crq pns31 vhz r-crq d n2-jn vvb. (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 64
998 If a few, that enioy Gods blessings in these outward things in a greater measure then he, be an eye-soare to him: If a few, that enjoy God's blessings in these outward things in a greater measure then he, be an eye-soare to him: cs dt d, cst vvb ng1 n2 p-acp d j n2 p-acp dt jc n1 cs pns31, vbb dt n1 p-acp pno31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 64
999 let those many others, that haue a scanter portion, make him acknowledge that God hath dealt liberally and bountifully with him. let those many Others, that have a scanter portion, make him acknowledge that God hath dealt liberally and bountifully with him. vvb d d n2-jn, cst vhb dt jc n1, vvb pno31 vvi cst np1 vhz vvn av-j cc av-j p-acp pno31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 64
1000 We should doe well to vnderstand that saying of Christ, not barely as a Prediction, but as a kind of Promise too, (as I haue partly intimated before,) The poore you shall alwayes haue with you : We should do well to understand that saying of christ, not barely as a Prediction, but as a kind of Promise too, (as I have partly intimated before,) The poor you shall always have with you: pns12 vmd vdi av pc-acp vvi d n-vvg pp-f np1, xx av-j c-acp dt n1, p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvb av, (c-acp pns11 vhb av vvn a-acp,) dt j pn22 vmb av vhi p-acp pn22: (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 64
1001 and to thinke that euery Beggar that seeketh to vs, is sent of God, to be as well a Glasse wherein to represent Gods bounty to vs, and to think that every Beggar that seeks to us, is sent of God, to be as well a Glass wherein to represent God's bounty to us, cc pc-acp vvi cst d vvb cst vvz p-acp pno12, vbz vvn pp-f np1, pc-acp vbi c-acp av dt n1 c-crq pc-acp vvi npg1 n1 p-acp pno12, (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 64
1002 as an Obiect whereon for vs to exercise ours. as an Object whereon for us to exercise ours. c-acp dt n1 c-crq p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi png12. (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 64
1003 And as for former times: Let vs not so much thinke how much better we haue bin, as how well we are; And as for former times: Let us not so much think how much better we have been, as how well we Are; cc c-acp p-acp j n2: vvb pno12 xx av d vvb c-crq d j pns12 vhb vbn, c-acp c-crq av pns12 vbr; (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 64
1004 that we are not so well now, impute it to our former vnthankfulnesse; that we Are not so well now, impute it to our former unthankfulness; d pns12 vbr xx av av av, vvb pn31 p-acp po12 j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 64
1005 and feare, vnlesse wee be more thankfull for what we haue, it will be yet and euery day worse and worse with vs. Councell is very needfull for vs in these declining times: and Fear, unless we be more thankful for what we have, it will be yet and every day Worse and Worse with us Council is very needful for us in these declining times: cc vvb, cs pns12 vbb av-dc j p-acp r-crq pns12 vhb, pn31 vmb vbi av cc d n1 av-jc cc av-jc p-acp pno12 n1 vbz av j p-acp pno12 p-acp d j-vvg n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 64
1006 which are not (God knoweth, and we all know,) as the times we haue seene: which Are not (God Knoweth, and we all know,) as the times we have seen: r-crq vbr xx (np1 vvz, cc pns12 d vvb,) c-acp dt n2 pns12 vhb vvn: (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 64
1007 the leprous humour of Popery secretly stealing in vpon vs, and as a leprosie spreading a pace vnder the skinne; the leprous humour of Popery secretly stealing in upon us, and as a leprosy spreading a pace under the skin; dt j n1 pp-f n1 av-jn vvg p-acp p-acp pno12, cc p-acp dt n1 vvg dt n1 p-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 65
1008 and penury and pouertie, as an vlcerous sore, openly breaking out in the very face of the Land. Should we murmure at this; and penury and poverty, as an ulcerous soar, openly breaking out in the very face of the Land. Should we murmur At this; cc n1 cc n1, p-acp dt j av-j, av-j vvg av p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 vmd pns12 vvi p-acp d; (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 65
1009 or repiningly complaine that it is not with vs, as it hath bin? God forbid: or repiningly complain that it is not with us, as it hath been? God forbid: cc av-vvg vvi cst pn31 vbz xx p-acp pno12, c-acp pn31 vhz vbn? np1 vvb: (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 65
1010 that is the way, to haue it yet, and yet worse. that is the Way, to have it yet, and yet Worse. cst vbz dt n1, pc-acp vhi pn31 av, cc av av-jc. (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 65
1011 Rather let vs humble our selues for our former vnthankefulnesse, whereby wee haue prouoked God to withdraw himselfe in some measure from vs: Rather let us humble our selves for our former unthankfulness, whereby we have provoked God to withdraw himself in Some measure from us: av-c vvb pno12 j po12 n2 p-acp po12 j n1, c-crq pns12 vhb vvn np1 pc-acp vvi px31 p-acp d n1 p-acp pno12: (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 65
1012 and blesse him for his great mercy, who yet continueth his goodnesse in a comfortable and gracious measure vnto vs, notwithstanding our so great vnworthines and vnthankefulnesse. Thousands of our brethren in the world, as good as our selues: and bless him for his great mercy, who yet Continueth his Goodness in a comfortable and gracious measure unto us, notwithstanding our so great unworthiness and unthankfulness. Thousands of our brothers in the world, as good as our selves: cc vvb pno31 p-acp po31 j n1, r-crq av vvz po31 n1 p-acp dt j cc j n1 p-acp pno12, c-acp po12 av j n1 cc n1. crd pp-f po12 n2 p-acp dt n1, c-acp j c-acp po12 n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 65
1013 how glad would they be, how thankefull to God, how would they reioyce and sing, if they enioyed but a small part of that peace and prosperitie in outward things, how glad would they be, how thankful to God, how would they rejoice and sing, if they enjoyed but a small part of that peace and Prosperity in outward things, c-crq j vmd pns32 vbb, c-crq j p-acp np1, q-crq vmd pns32 vvi cc vvi, cs pns32 vvd p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d n1 cc n1 p-acp j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 65
1014 and of that liberty of treading in Gods Courts, and partaking of his ordinances ; and of that liberty of treading in God's Courts, and partaking of his ordinances; cc pp-f d n1 pp-f vvg p-acp npg1 vvz, cc n-vvg pp-f po31 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 65
1015 which we make so little account of, because it is not euery way as we haue knowne it heretofore. which we make so little account of, Because it is not every Way as we have known it heretofore. r-crq pns12 vvb av j n1 pp-f, c-acp pn31 vbz xx d n1 c-acp pns12 vhb vvn pn31 av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 65
1016 The third Impediment of Thankfulnesse, is Ryot, and Epicurisme: that which the Prophet reckoneth in the Catalogue of Sodoms sinnes, Fulnesse of bread, and abundance of Idlenesse. The third Impediment of Thankfulness, is Riot, and Epicurism: that which the Prophet Reckoneth in the Catalogue of Sodom's Sins, Fullness of bred, and abundance of Idleness. dt ord n1 pp-f n1, vbz n1, cc n1: cst r-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 n2, n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 65
1017 This is both a Cause and a Signe of much vnthankfulnesse. NONLATINALPHABET, and NONLATINALPHABET, Fulnesse and Forgetfulnesse ; This is both a Cause and a Signen of much unthankfulness., and, Fullness and Forgetfulness; d vbz d dt vvb cc dt n1 pp-f d n1., cc, n1 cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 65
1018 they are not more neere in the sound of the words, then they are in the sequel of the things: they Are not more near in the found of the words, then they Are in the sequel of the things: pns32 vbr xx av-dc av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2, cs pns32 vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 65
1019 When thou hast eaten, and art full, Then beware least thou forget the Lord thy God, Deut. 8. It much argueth, that wee make small account of the good Creatures of God, When thou hast eaten, and art full, Then beware lest thou forget the Lord thy God, Deuteronomy 8. It much argue, that we make small account of the good Creatures of God, c-crq pns21 vh2 vvn, cc n1 j, av vvb cs pns21 vvb dt n1 po21 n1, np1 crd pn31 av-d vvz, cst pns12 vvb j n1 pp-f dt j n2 pp-f np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 65
1020 if we will not so much as take a little paines to get them: if we will not so much as take a little pains to get them: cs pns12 vmb xx av av-d c-acp vvi dt j n2 pc-acp vvi pno32: (4) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 65
1021 but much more, if lauishly and like prodigall fooles wee make wast & hauock of them. but much more, if lavishly and like prodigal Fools we make wast & havoc of them. cc-acp d dc, cs av-j cc av-j j-jn n2 pns12 vvb vvi cc n1 pp-f pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 65
1022 He that hath receiued some token from a deare friend, though perhaps of little value in it selfe, He that hath received Some token from a deer friend, though perhaps of little valve in it self, pns31 cst vhz vvn d n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1, cs av pp-f j vvb p-acp pn31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 65
1023 and of lesse vse to him; and of less use to him; cc pp-f dc vvb p-acp pno31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 65
1024 yet if hee retaine any gratefull memory of his frìend, hee will value it the more, yet if he retain any grateful memory of his frìend, he will valve it the more, av cs pns31 vvb d j n1 pp-f po31 n1, pns31 vmb n1 pn31 dt av-dc, (4) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 65
1025 and set greater store by it, and be the more carefull to preserue it, for his friends sake: and Set greater store by it, and be the more careful to preserve it, for his Friends sake: cc vvd jc n1 p-acp pn31, cc vbb dt av-dc j pc-acp vvi pn31, c-acp po31 ng1 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 65
1026 but if hee should make it away causelesly, and the rather because it came so easily, but if he should make it away causelessly, and the rather Because it Come so Easily, cc-acp cs pns31 vmd vvi pn31 av av-j, cc dt av-c c-acp pn31 vvd av av-j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 66
1027 as the Ding-thrifts prouerbe is, Lightly come, lightly goe;) euery man would interpret it as an euidence of his vnfriendly and vnthankfull heart. as the Dingthrifts proverb is, Lightly come, lightly go;) every man would interpret it as an evidence of his unfriendly and unthankful heart. c-acp dt n2 n1 vbz, av-j vvn, av-j vvb;) d n1 vmd vvi pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j cc j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 66
1028 But Ryot is not onely a Signe ; it is also a Cause, of vnthankfulnes: But Riot is not only a Signen; it is also a Cause, of unthankfulness: p-acp n1 vbz xx av-j dt n1; pn31 vbz av dt n1, pp-f n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 66
1029 in asmuch as it maketh vs vnderualue the good thinges of God, at too low a rate. in as as it makes us undervalue the good things of God, At too low a rate. p-acp av c-acp pn31 vvz pno12 vvi dt j n2 pp-f np1, p-acp av j dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 66
1030 For wee vsually value the worth of things, proportionably to their vse ; For we usually valve the worth of things, proportionably to their use; c-acp pns12 av-j vvb dt j pp-f n2, av-j p-acp po32 vvb; (4) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 66
1031 judging them more or lesse good, according to the good they doe vs, be it more or lesse. judging them more or less good, according to the good they do us, be it more or less. vvg pno32 n1 cc av-dc j, vvg p-acp dt j pns32 vdb pno12, vbb pn31 av-dc cc av-dc. (4) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 66
1032 And how then can the Prodigall or Riotous Epicure, that consumeth the good Creatures of God in so short a space and to so little purpose; And how then can the Prodigal or Riotous Epicure, that consumeth the good Creatures of God in so short a Molle and to so little purpose; cc q-crq av vmb dt j-jn cc j n1, cst vvz dt j n2 pp-f np1 p-acp av j dt n1 cc p-acp av j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 66
1033 set a just price vpon them, seeing hee reapeth so little good from them? A pound, that would doe a Poore man that taketh paines for his liuing a great deale of good, maintaine him and his family for some weekes together, perhaps put him into fresh trading; Set a just price upon them, seeing he reapeth so little good from them? A pound, that would do a Poor man that Takes pains for his living a great deal of good, maintain him and his family for Some weeks together, perhaps put him into fresh trading; vvb dt j n1 p-acp pno32, vvg pns31 vvz av j j p-acp pno32? dt n1, cst vmd vdi dt j n1 cst vvz n2 p-acp po31 n-vvg dt j n1 pp-f j, vvb pno31 cc po31 n1 p-acp d n2 av, av vvd pno31 p-acp j n-vvg; (4) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 66
1034 set him vp on his legges, and make him a man for euer; Set him up on his legs, and make him a man for ever; vvb pno31 a-acp p-acp po31 n2, cc vvi pno31 dt n1 c-acp av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 66
1035 what good doth it to a prodigall Gallant, that will set scores and hundreds of them flying at one afternoones sitting in a Gaming-house? Shall any man make me beleeue, hee valueth these good guifts of God as he should doe, what good does it to a prodigal Gallant, that will Set scores and hundreds of them flying At one afternoons sitting in a Gaming-house? Shall any man make me believe, he valueth these good Gifts of God as he should do, q-crq j vdz pn31 p-acp dt j-jn n-jn, cst vmb vvi n2 cc crd pp-f pno32 vvg p-acp crd n2 vvg p-acp dt n1? vmb d n1 vvb pno11 vvi, pns31 vvz d j n2 pp-f np1 c-acp pns31 vmd vdi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 66
1036 and as euery truly thankfull Christian man would desire to doe; and as every truly thankful Christian man would desire to do; cc c-acp d av-j j njp n1 vmd vvi pc-acp vdi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 66
1037 that in the po•dering and perfuming of an excrement that neuer grew from his owne scalpe, in the furnishing of a Table for the pompe and luxurie of a few houres, in making vp a rich Suite to case a rotten carkasse in, in the pursuite of any other lustfull vanity or delight, expendeth beyond the proportion of his reuenue or condition, that in the po•dering and perfuming of an excrement that never grew from his own scalp, in the furnishing of a Table for the pomp and luxury of a few hours, in making up a rich Suit to case a rotten carcase in, in the pursuit of any other lustful vanity or delight, expendeth beyond the proportion of his revenue or condition, cst p-acp dt vvg cc j-vvg pp-f dt n1 cst av-x vvd p-acp po31 d n1, p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt d n2, p-acp vvg a-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vvi dt vvn n1 p-acp, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j-jn j n1 cc vvb, vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 66
1038 and the exigence of just occasions? To remedy this: and the exigence of just occasions? To remedy this: cc dt n1 pp-f j n2? p-acp n1 d: (4) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 66
1039 who euer would be truly thankfull, let him liue in some honest Voca•ion, and therein bestow himselfe faithfully and painfully ; who ever would be truly thankful, let him live in Some honest Voca•ion, and therein bestow himself faithfully and painfully; r-crq av vmd vbi av-j j, vvb pno31 vvi p-acp d j n1, cc av vvi px31 av-j cc av-j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 66
1040 binde himselfe to a Sober, discreet, and moderate vse of Gods Creatures; remember that Christ would not haue the very broken-meates lost; bind himself to a Sobrium, discreet, and moderate use of God's Creatures; Remember that christ would not have the very broken-meats lost; vvb px31 p-acp dt j, j, cc j vvi pp-f npg1 n2; vvb cst np1 vmd xx vhi dt j n2 vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 66
1041 thinke that, if for euery word idly spoken, then by the same proportion for euery penny idly-spent, wee shall be accomptable to God at the day of Iudgement. think that, if for every word idly spoken, then by the same proportion for every penny idly-spent, we shall be accountable to God At the day of Judgement. vvb d, cs p-acp d n1 av-j vvn, av p-acp dt d n1 p-acp d n1 j, pns12 vmb vbi j p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 67
1042 Immoderate Care, and Sollicitude for outward things is another impediment of Thankfulnes. Vnder which title I comprehend Couetousnesse especially, but not onely: Immoderate Care, and Solicitude for outward things is Another impediment of Thankfulness. Under which title I comprehend Covetousness especially, but not only: j n1, cc n1 p-acp j n2 vbz j-jn n1 pp-f n1. p-acp r-crq n1 pns11 vvb n1 av-j, cc-acp xx av-j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 67
1043 Ambition also, and Voluptuousnesse, and euery other vice, that consisteth in a desire and expectation of something for the future: Ambition also, and Voluptuousness, and every other vice, that Consisteth in a desire and expectation of something for the future: n1 av, cc n1, cc d j-jn n1, cst vvz p-acp dt vvb cc n1 pp-f pi p-acp dt j-jn: (4) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 67
1044 which desire and expectation if inordinate, must needs in the end determine in vnthankfulnesse. For the very true reason, why we desire things inordinately, is; which desire and expectation if inordinate, must needs in the end determine in unthankfulness. For the very true reason, why we desire things inordinately, is; r-crq vvb cc n1 cs j, vmb av p-acp dt n1 vvb p-acp n1. p-acp dt j j n1, c-crq pns12 vvb n2 av-j, vbz; (4) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 67
1045 because wee promise to our selues more comfort and content from them, then they are able to giue vs: Because we promise to our selves more Comfort and content from them, then they Are able to give us: c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp po12 n2 av-dc vvb cc j p-acp pno32, cs pns32 vbr j pc-acp vvi pno12: (4) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 67
1046 this being euer our Errour, when wee haue any thing in chase, to seuer the good which we hope from it from the inconueniencies that goe therewith, this being ever our Error, when we have any thing in chase, to sever the good which we hope from it from the inconveniences that go therewith, d vbg av po12 n1, c-crq pns12 vhb d n1 p-acp vvi, pc-acp vvi dt j r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp pn31 p-acp dt n2 cst vvb av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 67
1047 and looking only vpon that neuer so much as to thinke of these. and looking only upon that never so much as to think of these. cc vvg av-j p-acp cst av av av-d c-acp pc-acp vvi pp-f d. (4) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 67
1048 But hauing obtained the thing wee desired, we find the one as well as the other; But having obtained the thing we desired, we find the one as well as the other; p-acp vhg vvn dt n1 pns12 vvd, pns12 vvb dt crd c-acp av c-acp dt j-jn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 67
1049 and then the inconueniencies wee neuer thought of before, abateth much of the waight and the price wee formerly set thereupon, and then the inconveniences we never Thought of before, abateth much of the weight and the price we formerly Set thereupon, cc av dt n2 pns12 av-x vvd pp-f a-acp, vvz d pp-f dt n1 cc dt n1 pns12 av-j vvn av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 67
1050 and taketh of so much from the estimation wee had of the good: whereby it commeth to passe, that by how much wee ouer-valued it in the pursuite, by so much we vnder-value it in the possession. And so in stead of giuing Thankes to God for the good wee haue receiued; and Takes of so much from the estimation we had of the good: whereby it comes to pass, that by how much we over-valved it in the pursuit, by so much we undervalue it in the possession. And so in stead of giving Thanks to God for the good we have received; cc vvz pp-f av av-d p-acp dt n1 pns12 vhd pp-f dt j: c-crq pn31 vvz pc-acp vvi, cst a-acp c-crq av-d pns12 j pn31 p-acp dt n1, p-acp av d po12 n1 pn31 p-acp dt n1. cc av p-acp n1 pp-f vvg n2 p-acp np1 p-acp dt j pns12 vhb vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 67
1051 wee complaine of the inconueniences that adhere thereunto, and so much vnderprise it, as it falleth short of our expectation: we complain of the inconveniences that adhere thereunto, and so much underprise it, as it falls short of our expectation: pns12 vvb pp-f dt n2 cst vvb av, cc av d vvb pn31, c-acp pn31 vvz j pp-f po12 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 67
1052 and looke how farre wee doe vnderprise it, so farre are we vnthankfull for it. To remoue this Impediment: and look how Far we do underprise it, so Far Are we unthankful for it. To remove this Impediment: cc vvb c-crq av-j pns12 vdb vvb pn31, av av-j vbr pns12 j p-acp pn31. p-acp vvi d n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 67
1053 who euer would bee thankfull, let him moderate his desires after these outward things; fore-cast as well the inconueniencies that follow them, as the commodities they bring with them; who ever would be thankful, let him moderate his Desires After these outward things; forecast as well the inconveniences that follow them, as the commodities they bring with them; r-crq av vmd vbi j, vvb pno31 j po31 n2 p-acp d j n2; vvd c-acp av dt n2 cst vvb pno32, c-acp dt n2 pns32 vvb p-acp pno32; (4) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 67
1054 lay the one against the other, and prepare as well to disgest the one, as to enjoy the other. lay the one against the other, and prepare as well to digest the one, as to enjoy the other. vvb dt crd p-acp dt n-jn, cc vvi c-acp av p-acp vvi dt crd, c-acp p-acp vvb dt n-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 67
1055 The last Impediment of Thankfulnesse is Carnall securitie, joyned euer with Delayes and Procrastinations. When we receiue any thing from God; The last Impediment of Thankfulness is Carnal security, joined ever with Delays and Procrastinations. When we receive any thing from God; dt ord n1 pp-f n1 vbz j n1, vvn av p-acp n2 cc n2. c-crq pns12 vvb d n1 p-acp np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 67
1056 wee know we should giue him thankes for it, and it may be we thinke of doing such a thing: we know we should give him thanks for it, and it may be we think of doing such a thing: pns12 vvb pns12 vmd vvi pno31 n2 p-acp pn31, cc pn31 vmb vbi pns12 vvb pp-f vdg d dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 68
1057 but wee thinke withall another day will serue the turne, and so we put it of for the present, but we think withal Another day will serve the turn, and so we put it of for the present, cc-acp pns12 vvb av j-jn n1 vmb vvi dt n1, cc av pns12 vvb pn31 pp-f p-acp dt j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 68
1058 and so forwards from time to time, till in the end we haue quite forgotten both his Benefite, and our owne Duty, and neuer performe any thing at all. and so forward from time to time, till in the end we have quite forgotten both his Benefit, and our own Duty, and never perform any thing At all. cc av av-j p-acp n1 p-acp n1, c-acp p-acp dt n1 pns12 vhb av vvn d po31 n1, cc po12 d n1, cc av-x vvi d n1 p-acp d. (4) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 68
1059 My Text doth after a sort meete with this corruption: for heere the Apostle saith, the Creature should be receiued with Thanke•giuing ; My Text does After a sort meet with this corruption: for Here the Apostle Says, the Creature should be received with Thanke•giuing; po11 n1 vdz p-acp dt n1 vvi p-acp d n1: c-acp av dt n1 vvz, dt n1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp j-vvg; (4) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 68
1060 as if the thankes should goe with the receipt, the receipt and the thankes both together. To remoue this Impediment: as if the thanks should go with the receipt, the receipt and the thanks both together. To remove this Impediment: c-acp cs dt n2 vmd vvi p-acp dt n1, dt n1 cc dt n2 av-d av. p-acp vvi d n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 68
1061 consider, how in euery thing delayes are hurtfull and dangerous; Consider, how in every thing delays Are hurtful and dangerous; vvb, c-crq p-acp d n1 n2 vbr j cc j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 68
1062 how our affections are best and hottest at the first, and doe in processe of time insensibly deaden, and at last dye, if we doe not take the opportunity, how our affections Are best and hottest At the First, and do in process of time insensibly deaden, and At last die, if we do not take the opportunity, c-crq po12 n2 vbr js cc js p-acp dt ord, cc vdb p-acp n1 pp-f n1 av-j j, cc p-acp ord vvi, cs pns12 vdb xx vvi dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 68
1063 and strike (as wee say) whilest the jron is hot ; and strike (as we say) whilst the iron is hight; cc vvb (c-acp pns12 vvb) cs dt n1 vbz j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 68
1064 how that, if pretensions of other businesses or occasions may serue the turne to put off the tendering of our deuotions, how that, if pretensions of other businesses or occasions may serve the turn to put off the tendering of our devotions, c-crq d, cs n2 pp-f j-jn n2 cc n2 vmb vvi dt n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp dt vvg pp-f po12 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 68
1065 and rendering of our thankes to God, the Diuell will bee sure to suggest •now of these pretensions into our heads, and rendering of our thanks to God, the devil will be sure to suggest •now of these pretensions into our Heads, cc vvg pp-f po12 n2 p-acp np1, dt n1 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f d n2 p-acp po12 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 68
1066 and to prompt vs continually with such allegations, that wee shall neuer be at leasure to serue God, and to giue him thankes. and to prompt us continually with such allegations, that we shall never be At leisure to serve God, and to give him thanks. cc pc-acp vvi pno12 av-j p-acp d n2, cst pns12 vmb av-x vbi p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi np1, cc pc-acp vvi pno31 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 68
1067 Let vs remember these fiue Impediments and beware of them; Pride, Enuy, Epicurisme, Worldly Carefulnesse. and Delay. All which are best remedyed by their contraries. Let us Remember these fiue Impediments and beware of them; Pride, Envy, Epicurism, Worldly Carefulness. and delay. All which Are best remedied by their contraries. vvb pno12 vvi d crd n2 cc vvb pp-f pno32; n1, n1, n1, j n1. cc n1. d r-crq vbr js vvn p-acp po32 n2-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 68
1068 Good helpes therefore vnto thankfulnesse are, 1. Humilitie, and Self-deniall ; 2. Contentednesse, and Selfe-suffi•ency ; 3. Painfulnesse, and Sobrietie ; Good helps Therefore unto thankfulness Are, 1. Humility, and Self-denial; 2. Contentedness, and Selfe-suffi•ency; 3. Painfulness, and Sobriety; j n2 av p-acp n1 vbr, crd n1, cc n1; crd n1, cc j; crd n1, cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 68
1069 4. The Moderation of our desires after earthly things; 5. Speed and Maturitie. And so much for this third Inference of Direction. 4. The Moderation of our Desires After earthly things; 5. Speed and Maturity. And so much for this third Inference of Direction. crd dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 p-acp j n2; crd vvb cc n1. cc av av-d c-acp d ord n1 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 68
1070 I should also haue desired, if the time would haue permitted, although my Text speaketh of our Thankesgiuing vnto God precisely as it respecteth the Creature ; I should also have desired, if the time would have permitted, although my Text speaks of our Thanksgiving unto God precisely as it respecteth the Creature; pns11 vmd av vhi vvn, cs dt n1 vmd vhi vvn, cs po11 n1 vvz pp-f po12 n1 p-acp np1 av-j c-acp pn31 vvz dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 68
1071 yet to haue improued it a little farther by a fourth Inference: that if wee be thus bound to giue God thankes for these outward blessings, how much more ought wee then to abound in all thankfulnesse vnto him for his manifold Spirituall blessings in heauenly things in Christ ; yet to have improved it a little farther by a fourth Inference: that if we be thus bound to give God thanks for these outward blessings, how much more ought we then to abound in all thankfulness unto him for his manifold Spiritual blessings in heavenly things in christ; av pc-acp vhi vvn pn31 dt j av-jc p-acp dt ord n1: cst cs pns12 vbb av vvn pc-acp vvi np1 n2 p-acp d j n2, c-crq av-d av-dc vmd pns12 av pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp po31 j j n2 p-acp j n2 p-acp np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 69
1072 for Grace and Election, for Mercy and Redemption, for Faith and Iustification, for Obedience and Sanctification, for Hope and Glorification. for Grace and Election, for Mercy and Redemption, for Faith and Justification, for obedience and Sanctification, for Hope and Glorification. p-acp vvb cc n1, c-acp n1 cc n1, c-acp n1 cc n1, c-acp n1 cc n1, c-acp vvb cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 69
1073 If wee ought to pray for, and to giue thankes for our daily bread, which nourisheth but our bodyes, and then is cast into the draught, If we ought to pray for, and to give thanks for our daily bred, which Nourishes but our bodies, and then is cast into the draught, cs pns12 vmd pc-acp vvi p-acp, cc pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp po12 j n1, r-crq vvz p-acp po12 n2, cc av vbz vvd p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 69
1074 and both it and our bodyes perish: how much more for that Bread of life which came downe from Heauen, and feedeth our Soules vnto eternall life, and both it and our bodies perish: how much more for that Bred of life which Come down from Heaven, and feeds our Souls unto Eternal life, cc d pn31 cc po12 n2 vvb: c-crq av-d av-dc p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 r-crq vvd a-acp p-acp n1, cc vvz po12 n2 p-acp j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 69
1075 and neither they nor it can perish? If wee must say for that, Giue vs this day our daily bread : and neither they nor it can perish? If we must say for that, Give us this day our daily bred: cc av-d pns32 ccx pn31 vmb vvi? cs pns12 vmb vvi p-acp d, vvb pno12 d n1 po12 j n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 69
1076 shall we not much more say for this, Lord euermore giue vs this bread. But I haue done. shall we not much more say for this, Lord evermore give us this bred. But I have done. vmb pns12 xx av-d av-dc vvi p-acp d, n1 av vvb pno12 d n1. cc-acp pns11 vhb vdn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 69
1077 Beseech we now Almighty God, to guide vs all with such holy discretion and wisedome, in the free vse of his good Creatures ; Beseech we now Almighty God, to guide us all with such holy discretion and Wisdom, in the free use of his good Creatures; vvb pns12 av j-jn np1, pc-acp vvi pno12 d p-acp d j n1 cc n1, p-acp dt j vvi pp-f po31 j n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 69
1078 that keeping our selues within the due bounds of Sobriety, Charity, and ciuill Duty, wee may in all things glorifie God: that keeping our selves within the due bounds of Sobriety, Charity, and civil Duty, we may in all things Glorify God: d vvg po12 n2 p-acp dt j-jn n2 pp-f n1, n1, cc j n1, pns12 vmb p-acp d n2 vvi np1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 69
1079 and aboue all things, and for all things giue thankes alwayes vnto God and the Father, in the name of our Lord IESVS CHRIST. and above all things, and for all things give thanks always unto God and the Father, in the name of our Lord JESUS CHRIST. cc p-acp d n2, cc p-acp d n2 vvb n2 av p-acp np1 cc dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 np1 np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 69
1080 To which our Lord Iesus Christ, the blessed Sonne of God, together with the Father, To which our Lord Iesus christ, the blessed Son of God, together with the Father, p-acp r-crq po12 n1 np1 np1, dt j-vvn n1 pp-f np1, av p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 69
1081 & the Holy Spirit, three Persons and one only wise, gracious, and euerliuing God, bee ascribed (as is most due) by vs and his whole Church, all the Kingdome, the Power, & the Holy Spirit, three Persons and one only wise, gracious, and everliving God, be ascribed (as is most due) by us and his Whole Church, all the Kingdom, the Power, cc dt j n1, crd n2 cc crd j j, j, cc j np1, vbb vvn (c-acp vbz av-ds j-jn) p-acp pno12 cc po31 j-jn n1, d dt n1, dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 69
1082 and the glory, both now and for euermore. Amen, Amen. Here endeth the first Sermon. and the glory, both now and for evermore. Amen, Amen. Here Endeth the First Sermon. cc dt n1, d av cc p-acp av. uh-n, uh-n. av vvz dt ord n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 69
1083 A SERMON PREACHED AT St. PAVLES Crosse, Aprill, 15. GEN. 20.6. And God said vnto him in a dreame; A SERMON PREACHED AT Saint PAULUS Cross, April, 15. GEN. 20.6. And God said unto him in a dream; dt n1 vvn p-acp n1 npg1 vvi, np1, crd np1. crd. cc np1 vvd p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 71
1084 Yea, I know that thou diddest this in the integritie of thine heart: For I also with-held thee from sinning against mee; Yea, I know that thou didst this in the integrity of thine heart: For I also withheld thee from sinning against me; uh, pns11 vvb cst pns21 vdd2 d p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1: c-acp pns11 av vvn pno21 p-acp vvg p-acp pno11; (5) sermon (DIV1) 67 Page 71
1085 therefore suffered I thee not to touch her. Therefore suffered I thee not to touch her. av vvd pns11 pno21 xx pc-acp vvi pno31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 67 Page 71
1086 FOr our more profitable vnderstanding of which words, it is needfull we should haue in remembrance the whole storie of this present Chapter; FOr our more profitable understanding of which words, it is needful we should have in remembrance the Whole story of this present Chapter; p-acp po12 av-dc j n1 pp-f r-crq n2, pn31 vbz j pns12 vmd vhi p-acp n1 dt j-jn n1 pp-f d j n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 68 Page 71
1087 of which storie these words are a part. And thus it was. of which story these words Are a part. And thus it was. pp-f r-crq n1 d n2 vbr dt n1. cc av pn31 vbds. (5) sermon (DIV1) 68 Page 71
1088 Abraham commeth with Sarah his wife and their family, as a Stranger, to sojourne among the Philistims in Gerar: couenanteth with her before-hand, thinking thereby to prouide for his owne safetie, Abraham comes with Sarah his wife and their family, as a Stranger, to sojourn among the philistines in Gerar: Covenanteth with her beforehand, thinking thereby to provide for his own safety, np1 vvz p-acp np1 po31 n1 cc po32 n1, c-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt njp2 p-acp np1: vvz p-acp pno31 av, vvg av pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 d n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 68 Page 71
1089 because she was beautifull, that they should not bee to know that they were any more then Brother and Sister. Abimilech King of the place heareth of their comming, and of her beauty; sendeth for them both; Because she was beautiful, that they should not be to know that they were any more then Brother and Sister. Abimelech King of the place hears of their coming, and of her beauty; sends for them both; c-acp pns31 vbds j, cst pns32 vmd xx vbi p-acp vvb cst pns32 vbdr d dc cs n1 cc n1. np1 n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz pp-f po32 n-vvg, cc pp-f po31 n1; vvz p-acp pno32 d; (5) sermon (DIV1) 68 Page 71
1090 enquireth whence and who they were; heareth no more from them, but that shee was his Sister ; dismisseth him; taketh her into his house. enquireth whence and who they were; hears no more from them, but that she was his Sister; dismisseth him; Takes her into his house. vvz c-crq cc r-crq pns32 vbdr; vvz dx dc p-acp pno32, cc-acp cst pns31 vbds po31 n1; vvz pno31; vvz po31 p-acp po31 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 68 Page 71
1091 Hereupon God plagueth him and his house with a strange Visitation; threatneth him also with Death; Hereupon God plagueth him and his house with a strange Visitation; threatens him also with Death; av np1 vvz pno31 cc po31 n1 p-acp dt j n1; vvz pno31 av p-acp n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 68 Page 71
1092 giueth him to vnderstand, that all this was for taking another mans wife. Hee answereth for himselfe: gives him to understand, that all this was for taking Another men wife. He Answers for himself: vvz pno31 pc-acp vvi, cst d d vbds p-acp vvg j-jn ng1 n1. pns31 vvz p-acp px31: (5) sermon (DIV1) 68 Page 72
1093 God replyeth. The Answere is in the two next former Verses: the Reply in this, and the next following verse. God Replieth. The Answer is in the two next former Verses: the Reply in this, and the next following verse. np1 vvz. dt vvb vbz p-acp dt crd ord j n2: dt vvb p-acp d, cc dt ord vvg n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 68 Page 72
1094 His answere is by way of Apologie: hee pleadeth first his Ignorance ; His answer is by Way of Apology: he pleads First his Ignorance; po31 n1 vbz p-acp n1 pp-f np1: pns31 vvz ord po31 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 72
1095 and then, and thence, his Innocence. [ And hee said; Lord, wilt thou slay also a righteous Nation? Said not hee vnto me, shee is my Sister! and then, and thence, his Innocence. [ And he said; Lord, wilt thou slay also a righteous nation? Said not he unto me, she is my Sister! cc av, cc av, po31 n1. [ cc pns31 vvd; n1, vm2 pns21 vvi av dt j n1? j-vvn xx pns31 p-acp pno11, pns31 vbz po11 n1! (5) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 72
1096 and shee, euen shee her selfe said, He is my Brother: in the integrity of my •eart, and innocency of my hands, haue I done this. and she, even she her self said, He is my Brother: in the integrity of my •eart, and innocency of my hands, have I done this. cc pns31, av pns31 pno31 n1 vvd, pns31 vbz po11 n1: p-acp dt n1 pp-f po11 n1, cc n1 pp-f po11 n2, vhb pns11 vdn d. (5) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 72
1097 ] That is his Plea. Now God replyeth: ] That is his Plea. Now God Replieth: ] cst vbz po31 n1. av np1 vvz: (5) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 72
1098 of which reply, letting pafse the remainder in the next verse, which concerneth the time to come, so much of it as is contained in this verse, hath reference to what was already done and past, and it meeteth right with Abimelechs answere. Something he had done ; of which reply, letting pafse the remainder in the next verse, which concerns the time to come, so much of it as is contained in this verse, hath Referente to what was already done and passed, and it meeteth right with Abimelechs answer. Something he had done; pp-f r-crq vvb, vvg vvi dt n1 p-acp dt ord n1, r-crq vvz dt n1 pc-acp vvi, av d pp-f pn31 a-acp vbz vvn p-acp d n1, vhz n1 p-acp r-crq vbds av vdn cc vvn, cc pn31 vvz av-jn p-acp n2 vvb. np1 pns31 vhd vdn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 72
1099 and something he had not done: he had indeed taken Sarah into his house, but he had not yet come neere her. and something he had not done: he had indeed taken Sarah into his house, but he had not yet come near her. cc pi pns31 vhd xx vdn: pns31 vhd av vvn np1 p-acp po31 n1, cc-acp pns31 vhd xx av vvb av-j pno31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 72
1100 For that which he had done, in taking her; he thought he had a just excuse, and he pleadeth it: For that which he had done, in taking her; he Thought he had a just excuse, and he pleads it: p-acp d r-crq pns31 vhd vdn, p-acp vvg pno31; pns31 vvd pns31 vhd dt j vvi, cc pns31 vvz pn31: (5) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 72
1101 hee did not know her to bee another mans wife; he did not know her to be Another men wife; pns31 vdd xx vvi pno31 pc-acp vbi j-jn ng1 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 72
1102 and therefore, as to any intent of doing wrong to the husband, he was altogether innocent. But for that which he had not done, in not touching her; and Therefore, as to any intent of doing wrong to the husband, he was altogether innocent. But for that which he had not done, in not touching her; cc av, c-acp p-acp d n1 pp-f vdg n-jn p-acp dt n1, pns31 vbds av j-jn. cc-acp p-acp d r-crq pns31 vhd xx vdn, p-acp xx vvg po31; (5) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 72
1103 because hee tooke her into his house with an vnchast purpose: hee passeth that ouer in silence, and not so much as mentioneth it. Because he took her into his house with an unchaste purpose: he passes that over in silence, and not so much as mentioneth it. c-acp pns31 vvd pno31 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt j n1: pns31 vvz cst a-acp p-acp n1, cc xx av av-d c-acp vvz pn31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 72
1104 So that his Answere, so farre as it reached, was just: but, because it reached not home, it was not full. And now Almightie God fitteth it with a Reply, most conuenient for such an Answere: admitting his Plea, So that his Answer, so Far as it reached, was just: but, Because it reached not home, it was not full. And now Almighty God fits it with a Reply, most convenient for such an Answer: admitting his Plea, av cst po31 vvb, av av-j c-acp pn31 vvd, vbds j: p-acp, c-acp pn31 vvd xx av-an, pn31 vbds xx j. cc av j-jn np1 vvz pn31 p-acp dt n1, av-ds j p-acp d dt vvb: vvg po31 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 72
1105 so farre as hee alledged it, for what he had done, in taking Abrahams wife, hauing done it simply out of ignorance, Yea I know that thou diddest this in the integrity of thy heart: so Far as he alleged it, for what he had done, in taking Abrahams wife, having done it simply out of ignorance, Yea I know that thou didst this in the integrity of thy heart: av av-j c-acp pns31 vvd pn31, p-acp r-crq pns31 vhd vdn, p-acp vvg np1 n1, vhg vdn pn31 av-j av pp-f n1, uh pns11 vvb cst pns21 vdd2 d p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 72
1106 ] and withall supplying that which Abimilech had omitted, for what hee had not done, in not touching her; ] and withal supplying that which Abimelech had omitted, for what he had not done, in not touching her; ] cc av vvg cst r-crq np1 vhd vvn, p-acp r-crq pns31 vhd xx vdn, p-acp xx vvg pno31; (5) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 72
1107 by assigning the true cause thereof, viz. his powerfull restraint, [ For I also with-held thee from sinning against me, by assigning the true cause thereof, viz. his powerful restraint, [ For I also withheld thee from sinning against me, p-acp vvg dt j n1 av, n1 po31 j n1, [ c-acp pns11 av vvn pno21 p-acp vvg p-acp pno11, (5) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 72
1108 therefore suffered I thee not to touch her. ] In the whole verse we may obserue, First the manner of the Reuelation ; Therefore suffered I thee not to touch her. ] In the Whole verse we may observe, First the manner of the Revelation; av vvd pns11 pno21 xx pc-acp vvi pno31. ] p-acp dt j-jn n1 pns12 vmb vvi, ord dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 72
1109 namely, by what meanes it pleased God to conueigh to Abimelech the knowledge of so much of his will, namely, by what means it pleased God to convey to Abimelech the knowledge of so much of his will, av, p-acp r-crq vvz pn31 vvd np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 dt n1 pp-f av d pp-f po31 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 73
1110 as he thought good to acquaint him withall: as he Thought good to acquaint him withal: c-acp pns31 vvd j pc-acp vvi pno31 av: (5) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 73
1111 it was euen the same, whereby he had giuen him the first information at vers. 3. it was by dreame [ And God said vnto him in a dreame ] and then after the substance of the Reply ; it was even the same, whereby he had given him the First information At vers. 3. it was by dream [ And God said unto him in a dream ] and then After the substance of the Reply; pn31 vbds av-j dt d, c-crq pns31 vhd vvn pno31 dt ord n1 p-acp zz. crd pn31 vbds p-acp n1 [ cc np1 vvd p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 ] cc av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 73
1112 wherof againe the generall parts are two. whereof again the general parts Are two. c-crq av dt j n2 vbr crd. (5) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 73
1113 The former, an Admission of Abimelechs Plea, or an Acknowledgement of the integrity of his heart, The former, an Admission of Abimelechs Plea, or an Acknowledgement of the integrity of his heart, dt j, dt n1 pp-f n2 n1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 73
1114 so farre as he alledged it, in that which hee had done, [ yea I know that thou diddest it in the integrity of thine heart. ] The later; so Far as he alleged it, in that which he had done, [ yea I know that thou didst it in the integrity of thine heart. ] The later; av av-j c-acp pns31 vvd pn31, p-acp d r-crq pns31 vhd vdn, [ uh pns11 vvb cst pns21 vdd2 pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1. ] dt jc; (5) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 73
1115 an Instruction or Aduertisement to Abimelech, to take knowledge of Gods goodnesse vnto, and prouidence ouer him, in that which he had not done: an Instruction or Advertisement to Abimelech, to take knowledge of God's Goodness unto, and providence over him, in that which he had not done: dt n1 cc n1 p-acp np1, pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp, cc n1 p-acp pno31, p-acp d r-crq pns31 vhd xx vdn: (5) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 73
1116 it was God that with-held him from doing it, [ For I also with-held thee from sinning against me, it was God that withheld him from doing it, [ For I also withheld thee from sinning against me, pn31 vbds np1 cst vvd pno31 p-acp vdg pn31, [ c-acp pns11 av vvn pno21 p-acp vvg p-acp pno11, (5) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 73
1117 therefore suffered I thee not to touch her. Therefore suffered I thee not to touch her. av vvd pns11 pno21 xx pc-acp vvi pno31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 73
1118 By occasion of those first words of the Text, [ And God said vnto him in a dreame ; By occasion of those First words of the Text, [ And God said unto him in a dream; p-acp n1 pp-f d ord n2 pp-f dt n1, [ cc np1 vvd p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 73
1119 ] if we should enter into some enquiries, concerning the nature and vse of diuine Reuelations in generall, ] if we should enter into Some Enquiries, Concerning the nature and use of divine Revelations in general, ] cs pns12 vmd vvi p-acp d n2, vvg dt n1 cc n1 pp-f j-jn n2 p-acp n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 73
1120 and in particular of Dreames: the discourse as it would not be wholly impertinent, so neither altogether vnprofitable. and in particular of Dreams: the discourse as it would not be wholly impertinent, so neither altogether unprofitable. cc p-acp j pp-f n2: dt n1 c-acp pn31 vmd xx vbi av-jn j, av av-d av j-u. (5) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 73
1121 Concerning all which these seuerall Conclusions might be easily made good. First ; Concerning all which these several Conclusions might be Easily made good. First; vvg d r-crq d j n2 vmd vbi av-j vvn j. ord; (5) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 73
1122 that God reuealed himselfe and his will frequently in old times, especially before the sealing of the Scripture Canon in sundry manners: that God revealed himself and his will frequently in old times, especially before the sealing of the Scripture Canon in sundry manners: cst np1 vvn px31 cc po31 vmb av-j p-acp j n2, av-j p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1 n1 p-acp j n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 73
1123 as by Visions, Prophesies, Extasies, Oracles, and other supernaturall meanes; as by Visions, prophecies, Ecstasies, Oracles, and other supernatural means; c-acp p-acp n2, n2, n2, n2, cc j-jn j n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 73
1124 and namely, and among the rest, by Dreames; Secondly, that God imparted his will by such kinde of supernatural Revelations, not only to the Godly & Faithfull, (though to them most frequently, and namely, and among the rest, by Dreams; Secondly, that God imparted his will by such kind of supernatural Revelations, not only to the Godly & Faithful, (though to them most frequently, cc av, cc p-acp dt n1, p-acp n2; ord, cst np1 vvd po31 n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f j n2, xx av-j p-acp dt j cc j, (cs p-acp pno32 av-ds av-j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 73
1125 and especially:) but sometimes also to Hypocrites within the Church, as to Saul and others; and especially:) but sometime also to Hypocrites within the Church, as to Saul and Others; cc av-j:) cc-acp av av p-acp n2 p-acp dt n1, c-acp p-acp np1 cc n2-jn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 73
1126 yea and sometimes euen to infidels too out of the Church, as to Pharao•, Balaam, Nebuchadnezzar, &c. and here to Abimelech. Thirdly ; yea and sometime even to Infidels too out of the Church, as to Pharao•, balaam, Nebuchadnezzar, etc. and Here to Abimelech. Thirdly; uh cc av av-j p-acp n2 av av pp-f dt n1, c-acp p-acp np1, np1, np1, av cc av p-acp np1. ord; (5) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 73
1127 that since the writings of the Prophets and Apostles were made vp, the Scripture-Canon sealed, and the Christian Church by the Preaching of the Gospell become Oecumenicall; that since the writings of the prophets and Apostles were made up, the Scripture canon sealed, and the Christian Church by the Preaching of the Gospel become Ecumenical; cst c-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n2 cc n2 vbdr vvn a-acp, dt n1 vvn, cc dt njp n1 p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1 vvi j; (5) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 73
1128 Dreames, and other supernaturall Reuelations, as also other things of like nature, as Miracles, and whatsoeuer more immediate and extraordinary manifestations of the will and power of God, haue ceased to be of ordinarie and familiar vse: Dreams, and other supernatural Revelations, as also other things of like nature, as Miracles, and whatsoever more immediate and extraordinary manifestations of the will and power of God, have ceased to be of ordinary and familiar use: n2, cc j-jn j n2, c-acp av j-jn n2 pp-f j n1, c-acp n2, cc r-crq av-dc j cc j n2 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, vhb vvn pc-acp vbi pp-f j cc j-jn n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 74
1129 so as now, we ought rather to suspect delusion in them, then to expect direction from them. Fourthly ; so as now, we ought rather to suspect delusion in them, then to expect direction from them. Fourthly; av c-acp av, pns12 vmd av-c pc-acp vvb n1 p-acp pno32, av p-acp vvb n1 p-acp pno32. ord; (5) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 74
1130 that although God haue now tyed vs to his holy written word, as vnto a perpetuall infallible Rule, beyond which we may not expect, and against which we may not admit, any other direction, as from God: that although God have now tied us to his holy written word, as unto a perpetual infallible Rule, beyond which we may not expect, and against which we may not admit, any other direction, as from God: cst cs np1 vhb av vvn pno12 p-acp po31 j vvn n1, a-acp p-acp dt j j vvi, p-acp r-crq pns12 vmb xx vvi, cc p-acp r-crq pns12 vmb xx vvi, d j-jn n1, c-acp p-acp np1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 74
1131 yet he hath no where abridged himselfe of the power and libertie, euen still to intimate vnto the sonnes of men the knowledge of his will, and the glory of his might, by Dreames, Miracles, or other like supernaturall manifestations; yet he hath not where abridged himself of the power and liberty, even still to intimate unto the Sons of men the knowledge of his will, and the glory of his might, by Dreams, Miracles, or other like supernatural manifestations; av pns31 vhz xx c-crq j-vvn px31 pp-f dt n1 cc n1, av av pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 dt n1 pp-f po31 vmb, cc dt n1 pp-f po31 vmd, p-acp n2, n2, cc j-jn j j n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 74
1132 if at any time, either in the want of the ordinary meanes of the word, Sacraments, if At any time, either in the want of the ordinary means of the word, Sacraments, cs p-acp d n1, av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n2 pp-f dt n1, n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 74
1133 and Ministery, or for the present necessities of his Church, or of some part thereof, and Ministry, or for the present necessities of his Church, or of Some part thereof, cc n1, cc p-acp dt j n2 pp-f po31 n1, cc pp-f d n1 av, (5) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 74
1134 or for some other just cause perhaps vnknown to vs, he shall see it expedient so to doe. He hath prescribed vs: or for Some other just cause perhaps unknown to us, he shall see it expedient so to do. He hath prescribed us: cc p-acp d j-jn j n1 av j-vvn-u p-acp pno12, pns31 vmb vvi pn31 j av pc-acp vdi. pns31 vhz vvn pno12: (5) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 74
1135 but he hath not limited himselfe. Fifthly ; but he hath not limited himself. Fifthly; cc-acp pns31 vhz xx vvn px31. ord; (5) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 74
1136 that because the Diuell and wicked spirits may suggest dreames, probably foretell future euents foreseens in their causes, that Because the devil and wicked spirits may suggest dreams, probably foretell future events foreseens in their Causes, cst c-acp dt n1 cc j n2 vmb vvi n2, av-j vvi j-jn n2 n2 p-acp po32 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 74
1137 and worke many strange effects in nature applicando actiua passiuis ; and work many strange effects in nature applicando actiua passiuis; cc vvb d j n2 p-acp n1 fw-la fw-la fw-la; (5) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 74
1138 which because they are without the sphere of our comprehension, may to our seeming haue faire appearances of Diuine Reuelations or Miracles, when they are nothing lesse: which Because they Are without the sphere of our comprehension, may to our seeming have fair appearances of Divine Revelations or Miracles, when they Are nothing less: r-crq c-acp pns32 vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, vmb p-acp po12 j-vvg vhb j n2 pp-f j-jn n2 cc n2, c-crq pns32 vbr pix av-dc: (5) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 74
1139 for the auoiding of strong delusions in this kinde, it is not safe for vs to giue easie credit to Dreames, Pro•hesies, or Miracles, as diuine; for the avoiding of strong delusions in this kind, it is not safe for us to give easy credit to Dreams, Pro•hesies, or Miracles, as divine; c-acp dt vvg pp-f j n2 p-acp d n1, pn31 vbz xx j p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi j n1 p-acp n2, n2, cc n2, p-acp j-jn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 74
1140 vntill vpon due tryall there shall appeare, both in the end whereto they point vs, a direct tendance to the advancement of Gods glory ; until upon due trial there shall appear, both in the end whereto they point us, a Direct tendance to the advancement of God's glory; c-acp p-acp j-jn n1 a-acp vmb vvi, av-d p-acp dt n1 c-crq pns32 vvb pno12, dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 74
1141 and in the Meanes also they propose vs, a conformity vnto the reueyled will of God in his written word. Sixthly ; and in the Means also they propose us, a conformity unto the revealed will of God in his written word. Sixthly; cc p-acp dt vvz av pns32 vvb pno12, dt n1 p-acp dt vvn vmb pp-f np1 p-acp po31 j-vvn n1. j; (5) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 74
1142 that so to obserue our ordinary dreames, as thereby to diuine or foretell of future contingents, that so to observe our ordinary dreams, as thereby to divine or foretell of future contingents, cst av pc-acp vvi po12 j n2, c-acp av p-acp j-jn cc vvb pp-f j-jn n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 74
1143 or to forecast therefrom good or ill-lucke (as we call it) in the successe of our affaires: or to forecast therefrom good or ill-lucke (as we call it) in the success of our affairs: cc p-acp vvn av j cc n1 (c-acp pns12 vvb pn31) p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 74
1144 is a silly and groundlesse, but withall an vnwarranted, and therefore an vnlawfull, and therefore also a damnable, superstition. Seuenthly ; is a silly and groundless, but withal an unwarranted, and Therefore an unlawful, and Therefore also a damnable, Superstition. Seuenthly; vbz dt j cc j, cc-acp av dt vvd, cc av dt j, cc av av dt j, n1. crd; (5) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 75
1145 that there is yet to be made a lawfull, yea and a very profitable vse, even of our ordinary dreames, and of the obseruing thereof: that there is yet to be made a lawful, yea and a very profitable use, even of our ordinary dreams, and of the observing thereof: cst pc-acp vbz av pc-acp vbi vvn dt j, uh cc dt j j vvi, av pp-f po12 j n2, cc pp-f dt vvg av: (5) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 75
1146 and that both in Physicke and Diuinity. Not at all by foretelling particulers of things to come: and that both in Physic and Divinity. Not At all by foretelling particulars of things to come: cc cst d p-acp n1 cc n1. xx p-acp d p-acp vvg n2-j pp-f n2 pc-acp vvi: (5) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 75
1147 but by taking from them, among other things, some reasonable coniectures in the generall, of the present estate both of our Bodies and Soules. Of our Bodyes first. but by taking from them, among other things, Some reasonable Conjectures in the general, of the present estate both of our Bodies and Souls. Of our Bodies First. cc-acp p-acp vvg p-acp pno32, p-acp j-jn n2, d j n2 p-acp dt n1, pp-f dt j n1 av-d pp-f po12 n2 cc n2. pp-f po12 n2 ord. (5) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 75
1148 For since the predominancy of Choler, Blood, Flegme, and Melancholy ; For since the predominancy of Choler, Blood, Phlegm, and Melancholy; p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, n1, n1, cc j-jn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 75
1149 as also the differences of strength, and health, and dis•ases, and distempers, either by dyet or passion or otherwise, doe cause impressions of different formes in the fancy: our ordinary Dreames may be a good helpe, to leade vs into those discoueries, both in time of health, what our naturall constitution, complexion, and temperature is; as also the differences of strength, and health, and dis•ases, and distempers, either by diet or passion or otherwise, do cause impressions of different forms in the fancy: our ordinary Dreams may be a good help, to lead us into those discoveries, both in time of health, what our natural constitution, complexion, and temperature is; c-acp av dt n2 pp-f n1, cc n1, cc vvz, cc n2, d p-acp n1 cc n1 cc av, vdb vvi n2 pp-f j n2 p-acp dt n1: po12 j n2 vmb vbi dt j n1, pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp d n2, av-d p-acp n1 pp-f n1, r-crq po12 j n1, n1, cc n1 vbz; (5) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 75
1150 and in times of sicknes, from the rankenesse and tyranny of which of the humours the malady springeth. And as of our Bodies ; so of our Soules too. and in times of sickness, from the rankness and tyranny of which of the humours the malady springs. And as of our Bodies; so of our Souls too. cc p-acp n2 pp-f n1, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f r-crq pp-f dt n2 dt n1 vvz. cc c-acp pp-f po12 n2; av pp-f po12 n2 av. (5) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 75
1151 For since our Dreames for the most part looke the same way, which our freest thoughts encline; For since our Dreams for the most part look the same Way, which our Freest thoughts incline; p-acp p-acp po12 n2 p-acp dt av-ds vvi vvb dt d n1, r-crq po12 js n2 vvi; (5) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 75
1152 as the Voluptuous Beast dreameth most of pleasures, the Couetous wretch most of profits, & the proud or ambitious most of prayses, preferments, or reuenge : as the Voluptuous Beast dreameth most of pleasures, the Covetous wretch most of profits, & the proud or ambitious most of praises, preferments, or revenge: c-acp dt j n1 vvz ds pp-f n2, dt j n1 av-ds pp-f n2, cc dt j cc j av-ds pp-f n2, n2, cc vvb: (5) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 75
1153 the obseruing of our ordinary Dreames may be of good vse fo• vs vnto that discouery, which of these three is our Master sinne (for vnto one of the three euery other sinne is reduced,) The Lust of the flesh, the Lust of the eyes, or the Pride of Life. the observing of our ordinary Dreams may be of good use fo• us unto that discovery, which of these three is our Master sin (for unto one of the three every other sin is reduced,) The Lust of the Flesh, the Lust of the eyes, or the Pride of Life. dt vvg pp-f po12 j n2 vmb vbi pp-f j n1 n1 pno12 p-acp d n1, r-crq pp-f d crd vbz po12 vvb n1 (c-acp p-acp crd pp-f dt crd d j-jn n1 vbz vvn,) dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n2, cc dt n1 pp-f n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 75
1154 But concerning Reuelations and Dreames it shall suffice to haue onely proposed these few Conclusions without farther enlargement: But Concerning Revelations and Dreams ▪ it shall suffice to have only proposed these few Conclusions without farther enlargement: p-acp vvg n2 cc n2 ▪ pn31 vmb vvi pc-acp vhi av-j vvn d d n2 p-acp jc n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 75
1155 the manner of Gods reueiling his will here to Abimelech by Dreame, being but an incidentall circumstance vpon the bye, and not belonging to the maine of the present story. the manner of God's reveiling his will Here to Abimelech by Dream, being but an incidentall circumstance upon the buy, and not belonging to the main of the present story. dt n1 pp-f n2 vvg po31 n1 av p-acp np1 p-acp vvb, vbg p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt a-acp, cc xx vvg p-acp dt j pp-f dt j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 75
1156 We will therefore without more a doe proceed to the substance of Gods reply, in the rest of the verse: We will Therefore without more a do proceed to the substance of God's reply, in the rest of the verse: pns12 vmb av p-acp av-dc dt vdb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 76
1157 and therein begin with the former generall pa•t which is Gods admission of Abimelechs Plea and Apology for himselfe. and therein begin with the former general pa•t which is God's admission of Abimelechs Plea and Apology for himself. cc av vvb p-acp dt j j n1 r-crq vbz npg1 n1 pp-f n2 n1 cc n1 p-acp px31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 76
1158 The ground of whose Plea was Ignorance, and the thing he pleaded his owne Innocencie, and the integritie of his heart: The ground of whose Plea was Ignorance, and the thing he pleaded his own Innocence, and the integrity of his heart: dt n1 pp-f r-crq n1 vbds n1, cc dt n1 pns31 vvd po31 d n1, cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 76
1159 and God who is the searcher of all hearts, alloweth the allegation, and acknowledgeth that integritie, [ Yea I know that thou diddest this in the integritie of thy heart. and God who is the searcher of all hearts, alloweth the allegation, and acknowledgeth that integrity, [ Yea I know that thou didst this in the integrity of thy heart. cc np1 r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f d n2, vvz dt n1, cc vvz cst n1, [ uh pns11 vvb cst pns21 vdd2 d p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 76
1160 The Originall word here translated Integrity, is rendred by some Truth, by others Purity, and by others Simplicity: and it will beare them all, The Original word Here translated Integrity, is rendered by Some Truth, by Others Purity, and by Others Simplicity: and it will bear them all, dt j-jn n1 av vvn n1, vbz vvn p-acp d n1, p-acp n2-jn n1, cc p-acp n2-jn n1: cc pn31 vmb vvi pno32 d, (5) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 76
1161 as signifying properly Perfection or Innocency. You would thinke by that word, that Abimelech had in this whole businesse walked in the sight of God with a pure, and vpright, and true, and single, and perfect heart. as signifying properly Perfection or Innocency. You would think by that word, that Abimelech had in this Whole business walked in the sighed of God with a pure, and upright, and true, and single, and perfect heart. c-acp vvg av-j n1 cc n1. pn22 vmd vvi p-acp d n1, cst np1 vhd p-acp d j-jn n1 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt j, cc av-j, cc j, cc j, cc j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 76
1162 But alas, hee was farre from that. God plagued him and his, for that hee had done: But alas, he was Far from that. God plagued him and his, for that he had done: p-acp uh, pns31 vbds av-j p-acp d. np1 vvn pno31 cc png31, c-acp cst pns31 vhd vdn: (5) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 76
1163 and God doth not vse to punish the carkasse for that, wherein the heart is single. and God does not use to Punish the carcase for that, wherein the heart is single. cc np1 vdz xx vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp d, c-crq dt n1 vbz j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 76
1164 Againe, God with-held him, or else hee would haue done more and worse: and it is a poore perfection of heart, where the actiue power onely is restrayned, Again, God withheld him, or Else he would have done more and Worse: and it is a poor perfection of heart, where the active power only is restrained, av, np1 vvn pno31, cc av pns31 vmd vhi vdn av-dc cc av-jc: cc pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f n1, c-crq dt j n1 av-j vbz vvn, (5) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 76
1165 and not the inward corruption subdued. Besides, Sarah was taken into the house, and there kept for lend purposes: and not the inward corruption subdued. Beside, Sarah was taken into the house, and there kept for lend Purposes: cc xx dt j n1 vvn. p-acp, np1 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1, cc a-acp vvd p-acp vvb n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 76
1166 and how can truth and puritie of heart consist with a continued resolution of sinfull vncleannesse? Abimelech then cannot be defended, and how can truth and purity of heart consist with a continued resolution of sinful uncleanness? Abimelech then cannot be defended, cc q-crq vmb n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 vvi p-acp dt vvd n1 pp-f j n1? np1 av vmbx vbi vvn, (5) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 76
1167 as truly and absolutely innocent: though hee plead Innocency, and God himselfe beare witnesse to the Integrity of his heart: as truly and absolutely innocent: though he plead Innocency, and God himself bear witness to the Integrity of his heart: c-acp av-j cc av-j j-jn: c-acp pns31 vvb n1, cc np1 px31 vvi n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 76
1168 For had his heart bin vpright in him and sincere, in this very matter of Sarah, hee would neuer haue taken her into his house at all, as he did. For had his heart been upright in him and sincere, in this very matter of Sarah, he would never have taken her into his house At all, as he did. c-acp vhd po31 n1 vbn av-j p-acp pno31 cc j, p-acp d j n1 pp-f np1, pns31 vmd av-x vhi vvn pno31 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp d, c-acp pns31 vdd. (5) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 76
1169 But that hee pleadeth for himselfe is; But that he pleads for himself is; p-acp cst pns31 vvz p-acp px31 vbz; (5) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 76
1170 that in this particuler, wherewith it seemed to him God by so threatning him did charge him, in wronging Abraham by taking his wife from him, his Conscience could witnesse the Innocency of his heart, that in this particular, wherewith it seemed to him God by so threatening him did charge him, in wronging Abraham by taking his wife from him, his Conscience could witness the Innocency of his heart, cst p-acp d j, c-crq pn31 vvd p-acp pno31 n1 p-acp av vvg pno31 vdd vvi pno31, p-acp vvg np1 p-acp vvg po31 n1 p-acp pno31, po31 n1 vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 76
1171 how free he was from any the least iniurious purpose, or so much as thought, that way. how free he was from any the least injurious purpose, or so much as Thought, that Way. c-crq j pns31 vbds p-acp d dt av-ds j vvb, cc av av-d c-acp vvd, cst n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 76
1172 It was told him by them both, that shee was his Sister ; It was told him by them both, that she was his Sister; pn31 vbds vvn pno31 p-acp pno32 d, cst pns31 vbds po31 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 76
1173 and hee knew no other by her then so, when hee tooke her into his house, supposing her to bee a single woman: if hee had knowne shee had beene any mans wife, hee would not for any good haue done the man so foule an iniury, and he knew no other by her then so, when he took her into his house, supposing her to be a single woman: if he had known she had been any men wife, he would not for any good have done the man so foul an injury, cc pns31 vvd dx j-jn p-acp pno31 av av, c-crq pns31 vvd pno31 p-acp po31 n1, vvg pno31 pc-acp vbi dt j n1: cs pns31 vhd vvn pns31 vhd vbn d ng1 n1, pns31 vmd xx p-acp d j vhi vdn dt n1 av j dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 77
1174 nor haue sinned against his owne soule, by defiling anothers bed: nor have sinned against his own soul, by defiling another's Bed: ccx vhb vvn p-acp po31 d n1, p-acp vvg j-jn n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 77
1175 In the integritie of his heart, and innocency of his hands he did, what hee had done. In the integrity of his heart, and innocency of his hands he did, what he had done. p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc n1 pp-f po31 n2 pns31 vdd, r-crq pns31 vhd vdn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 77
1176 This is the substance of his allegation: and God approueth the integrity of his heart so farre; This is the substance of his allegation: and God approveth the integrity of his heart so Far; d vbz dt n1 pp-f po31 n1: cc np1 vvz dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 av av-j; (5) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 77
1177 viz. as free in this particular from any intent, eyther to iniure Abraham, or to sinne against the light of his owne Conscience, by committing adultery with anthers wife. viz. as free in this particular from any intent, either to injure Abraham, or to sin against the Light of his own Conscience, by committing adultery with anthers wife. n1 p-acp j p-acp d j p-acp d n1, av-d p-acp vvi np1, cc p-acp vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 d n1, p-acp vvg n1 p-acp ng1 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 77
1178 The meaning of the words thus cleared: wee may obserue in them three things. First, the fact for which Abimilech pleadeth; The meaning of the words thus cleared: we may observe in them three things. First, the fact for which Abimelech pleads; dt n1 pp-f dt n2 av vvn: pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pno32 crd n2. ord, dt n1 p-acp r-crq np1 vvz; (5) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 77
1179 and that was, the taking of Sarah, who was anothers wife, into his house. Secondly, the ground of his plea; and that was, the taking of Sarah, who was another's wife, into his house. Secondly, the ground of his plea; cc cst vbds, dt vvg pp-f np1, r-crq vbds j-jn n1, p-acp po31 n1. ord, dt n1 pp-f po31 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 77
1180 and that was his Ignorance: hee knew not when he tooke her, that shee was anothers wife. and that was his Ignorance: he knew not when he took her, that she was another's wife. cc cst vbds po31 n1: pns31 vvd xx c-crq pns31 vvd pno31, cst pns31 vbds j-jn n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 77
1181 Thirdly, the thing he pleadeth vpon that ground; and that was his Innocency and the integrity of his heart. Thirdly, the thing he pleads upon that ground; and that was his Innocency and the integrity of his heart. ord, dt n1 pns31 vvz p-acp d n1; cc cst vbds po31 n1 cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 77
1182 Each of these three will affoord vs some obseruable instruction for our vse. Each of these three will afford us Some observable instruction for our use. d pp-f d crd vmb vvi pno12 d j n1 p-acp po12 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 77
1183 And the first thing wee will insist vpon from these words shall bee, The grieuousnesse of the sinne of Adultery ; And the First thing we will insist upon from these words shall be, The grievousness of the sin of Adultery; cc dt ord n1 pns12 vmb vvi p-acp p-acp d n2 vmb vbi, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 77
1184 hatefull euen in the judgement of those men, who made small or no conscience at all of Fornication. See how this is raised from the Text, Abimelechs heart neuer smote him for taking Sarah into his house, hateful even in the judgement of those men, who made small or no conscience At all of Fornication. See how this is raised from the Text, Abimelechs heart never smote him for taking Sarah into his house, j av p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2, r-crq vvd j cc dx n1 p-acp d pp-f n1. vvb c-crq d vbz vvn p-acp dt n1, n2 n1 av-x vvd pno31 p-acp vvg np1 p-acp po31 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 77
1185 so long as he supposed her to bee but a single woman: led with the common blindnesse and custome of the Gentiles, hee eyther knew not, so long as he supposed her to be but a single woman: led with the Common blindness and custom of the Gentiles, he either knew not, av av-j c-acp pns31 vvd pno31 pc-acp vbi p-acp dt j n1: vvd p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n2-j, pns31 av-d vvd xx, (5) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 77
1186 or considered not, that such fornication (though in a King) was a Sinne. or considered not, that such fornication (though in a King) was a Sin. cc vvn xx, cst d n1 (cs p-acp dt n1) vbds dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 77
1187 But the very frame of his Apologie sheweth, that if he had knowne her to be another mans wife ▪ and yet had taken her, hee could not then haue pretended the integrity of his heart, But the very frame of his Apology shows, that if he had known her to be Another men wife ▪ and yet had taken her, he could not then have pretended the integrity of his heart, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1 vvz, cst cs pns31 vhd vvn pno31 pc-acp vbi j-jn ng1 n1 ▪ cc av vhd vvn pno31, pns31 vmd xx av vhi vvn dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 77
1188 and the innocency of his hands, as now hee doth, and God alloweth it: and the innocency of his hands, as now he does, and God alloweth it: cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, c-acp av pns31 vdz, cc np1 vvz pn31: (5) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 77
1189 but hee should haue beene NONLATINALPHABET, his own heart would haue condemned him for it, and he should therein haue sinned grosly against the light of his owne Conscience. but he should have been, his own heart would have condemned him for it, and he should therein have sinned grossly against the Light of his own Conscience. cc-acp pns31 vmd vhi vbn, po31 d n1 vmd vhi vvn pno31 p-acp pn31, cc pns31 vmd av vhi vvn av-j p-acp dt j pp-f po31 d n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 77
1190 It cannot be doubtfull to vs, who by the good blessing of God vpon vs, haue his holy word to bee a light vnto our feete, It cannot be doubtful to us, who by the good blessing of God upon us, have his holy word to be a Light unto our feet, pn31 vmbx vbi j p-acp pno12, r-crq p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno12, vhb po31 j n1 pc-acp vbi dt n1 p-acp po12 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 75 Page 78
1191 and a laut horne vnto our paths, from the evidence whereof we may receiue more perfect and certaine information, and a Laut horn unto our paths, from the evidence whereof we may receive more perfect and certain information, cc dt j n1 p-acp po12 n2, p-acp dt n1 c-crq pns12 vmb vvi av-dc j cc j n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 75 Page 78
1192 then they could haue from the glimmering light of depraued Nature ; then they could have from the glimmering Light of depraved Nature; cs pns32 vmd vhi p-acp dt j-vvg j pp-f j-vvn n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 75 Page 78
1193 I say, it cannot be doubtfull to vs, but that all fornication, how simple soeuer, is a sinne foule and odious in the sight of God, •nd deadly to the committer. I say, it cannot be doubtful to us, but that all fornication, how simple soever, is a sin foul and odious in the sighed of God, •nd deadly to the committer. pns11 vvb, pn31 vmbx vbi j p-acp pno12, cc-acp cst d n1, c-crq j av, vbz dt vvb j cc j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vvb j p-acp dt j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 75 Page 78
1194 As first being opposite directly to that holines and honour and sanctification, which God prescribeth in his wil. As First being opposite directly to that holiness and honour and sanctification, which God prescribeth in his will. p-acp ord vbg j-jn av-j p-acp cst n1 cc vvb cc n1, r-crq np1 vvz p-acp po31 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 75 Page 78
1195 Secondly, causing vsually consumption of estate, rottennesse of bones, and losse of good-name. Thirdly, stealing away the heart of those that are once ensnared therewith, Secondly, causing usually consumption of estate, rottenness of bones, and loss of Good-name. Thirdly, stealing away the heart of those that Are once Ensnared therewith, ord, vvg av-j n1 pp-f n1, n1 pp-f n2, cc n1 pp-f n1. ord, vvg av dt n1 pp-f d cst vbr a-acp vvn av, (5) sermon (DIV1) 75 Page 78
1196 and bewitching them euen vnto perdition, in such powerfull sort, that it is seldome seene, a man once brought vnder by this sinne, to recouer himselfe againe and to get the victory ouer it. and bewitching them even unto perdition, in such powerful sort, that it is seldom seen, a man once brought under by this sin, to recover himself again and to get the victory over it. cc vvg pno32 av p-acp n1, p-acp d j n1, cst pn31 vbz av vvn, dt n1 a-acp vvn p-acp p-acp d n1, pc-acp vvi px31 av cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp pn31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 75 Page 78
1197 Fourthly, putting ouer the guilty to the seuere immediate judgement of God himselfe; who for this sinne •lew of the Israelites in one day 23. or 24. thousand. Fourthly, putting over the guilty to the severe immediate judgement of God himself; who for this sin •lew of the Israelites in one day 23. or 24. thousand. ord, vvg p-acp dt j p-acp dt j j n1 pp-f np1 px31; r-crq p-acp d n1 vvd pp-f dt np2 p-acp crd n1 crd cc crd crd. (5) sermon (DIV1) 75 Page 78
1198 And hauing Fifthly, one singular deformity aboue all other sinnes in all other kinds, that it is a direct sinne against a mans owne body ; And having Fifthly, one singular deformity above all other Sins in all other Kinds, that it is a Direct sin against a men own body; cc vhg ord, pi j n1 p-acp d j-jn n2 p-acp d j-jn n2, cst pn31 vbz dt j n1 p-acp dt ng1 d n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 75 Page 78
1199 in depriuing it (by making it the instrument of filthines, and the member of an harlot,) of that honour whereunto God had ordained it, to be a member of Christ, and the Temple of the holy Ghost. in depriving it (by making it the Instrument of filthiness, and the member of an harlot,) of that honour whereunto God had ordained it, to be a member of christ, and the Temple of the holy Ghost. p-acp vvg pn31 (p-acp vvg pn31 dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1,) pp-f d n1 c-crq np1 vhd vvn pn31, pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 75 Page 78
1200 But yet of this foule sinne the Gentiles made no reckoning: But yet of this foul sin the Gentiles made no reckoning: p-acp av pp-f d j n1 dt n2-j vvd dx n-vvg: (5) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 78
1201 So long as they abstained from married persons it neuer troubled their consciences to defile themselues with those that were single by fornication, So long as they abstained from married Persons it never troubled their Consciences to defile themselves with those that were single by fornication, av av-j c-acp pns32 vvd p-acp vvn n2 pn31 av-x vvd po32 n2 pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp d cst vbdr j p-acp n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 78
1202 because they esteemed it either as no sinne, or as one of the least. It was not onely the fond speech of an indulgent and doating old Father in the excuse of his licentious sonne in the Comedy, Non est flagitium mihi crede adolescentulum scortari ; Because they esteemed it either as no sin, or as one of the least. It was not only the found speech of an indulgent and doting old Father in the excuse of his licentious son in the Comedy, Non est Flagitium mihi crede adolescentulum scortari; c-acp pns32 vvd pn31 av-d p-acp dx n1, cc c-acp pi pp-f dt av-ds. pn31 vbds xx av-j dt j n1 pp-f dt j cc j-vvg j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1 p-acp dt n1, fw-fr fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la; (5) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 78
1203 (and yet hee spake, but as the generality of them then thought:) but it was the setious plea also of the graue Romane Oratour, in the behalfe of his client, in open court, (and yet he spoke, but as the generality of them then Thought:) but it was the setious plea also of the graven Roman Orator, in the behalf of his client, in open court, (cc av pns31 vvd, cc-acp c-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32 av vvd:) cc-acp pn31 vbds dt j n1 av pp-f dt j jp n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp j n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 79
1204 before the seuerity of the sage and Reuerend bench of Iudges, Quando hoc non factum est? quando reprehensum? quando non permissum? and Datur omniū concessu, &c. Not in the lust of concupiscence, (saith S. Paul) as the Gentiles, which know not God. before the severity of the sage and Reverend bench of Judges, Quando hoc non factum est? quando reprehensum? quando non permissum? and Datur omniū concessu, etc. Not in the lust of concupiscence, (Says S. Paul) as the Gentiles, which know not God. p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn cc j-jn n1 pp-f n2, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la? fw-la fw-la? fw-la fw-fr fw-la? cc fw-la fw-la fw-fr, av xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (vvz np1 np1) p-acp dt n2-j, r-crq vvb xx np1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 79
1205 An Errour, so vniuersally spread, & so deepely rooted, in the mindes and in the liues of the Gentiles ; an Error, so universally spread, & so deeply rooted, in the minds and in the lives of the Gentiles; dt n1, av av-j vvn, cc av av-jn vvn, p-acp dt n2 cc p-acp dt vvz pp-f dt n2-j; (5) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 79
1206 who hauing their vnderstanding darkened through the ignorance that was in them, because of the blindnesse of their hearts, wrought such vncleannesse not onely without remorse, but even with greedinesse : who having their understanding darkened through the ignorance that was in them, Because of the blindness of their hearts, wrought such uncleanness not only without remorse, but even with greediness: r-crq vhg po32 n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 cst vbds p-acp pno32, c-acp pp-f dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, vvd d n1 xx av-j p-acp n1, cc-acp av p-acp n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 79
1207 that the Apostles had much a doe with those men, whom by the Preaching of the Gospell they had conuerted from Gentilisme to Christianitie, that the Apostles had much a do with those men, whom by the Preaching of the Gospel they had converted from Gentilism to Christianity, cst dt n2 vhd d dt vdb p-acp d n2, r-crq p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1 pns32 vhd vvn p-acp n1 p-acp np1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 79
1208 before they could reclaime them from an Errour so inueterate both in the judgement and practise: St. Paul therefore as it both became and concerned him being the Apostle and Doctour of the Gentiles, often toucheth vpon this string in his Epistles written vnto the Churches of the Gentiles. But no where doth he set himselfe more fully and directly, with much euidence of reason and strength of argument, against this Sinne and errour, then in the first Epistle he wrote to the Corinthians: because among them this sinne, was both it selfe mo•t rife in the practise, the Corinthians being notedly infamous for lust and wantonnes; before they could reclaim them from an Error so inveterate both in the judgement and practise: Saint Paul Therefore as it both became and concerned him being the Apostle and Doctor of the Gentiles, often touches upon this string in his Epistles written unto the Churches of the Gentiles. But no where does he Set himself more Fully and directly, with much evidence of reason and strength of argument, against this Sin and error, then in the First Epistle he wrote to the Corinthians: Because among them this sin, was both it self mo•t rife in the practise, the Corinthians being notedly infamous for lust and wantonness; c-acp pns32 vmd vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 av j av-d p-acp dt n1 cc vvi: n1 np1 av c-acp pn31 d vvd cc vvd pno31 vbg dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n2-j, av vvz p-acp d n1 p-acp po31 n2 vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n2-j. p-acp av-dx q-crq vdz pns31 vvi px31 av-dc av-j cc av-j, p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, p-acp d n1 cc n1, av p-acp dt ord n1 pns31 vvd p-acp dt np1: c-acp p-acp pno32 d n1, vbds av-d pn31 n1 av-ds av-j p-acp dt vvb, dt np1 vbg av-vvn j p-acp n1 cc n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 79
1209 and it was also as much sleighted there as any where, many of them thinking that the l body was made •or fornication, and it was also as much sleighted there as any where, many of them thinking that the l body was made •or fornication, cc pn31 vbds av p-acp d vvn a-acp p-acp d c-crq, d pp-f pno32 vvg cst dt sy n1 vbds vvn j n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 79
1210 as the belly for meates, and that fornication was as fit and conuenient for the body, as meates for the belly. as the belly for Meats, and that fornication was as fit and convenient for the body, as Meats for the belly. c-acp dt n1 p-acp n2, cc d n1 vbds a-acp j cc j p-acp dt n1, c-acp n2 p-acp dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 79
1211 Out of which consideration, the Apostles in that first Generall Councell holden at Ierusalem Act. 15. thought it needfull by Ecclesiasticall Canon, among some other indifferent things for the Churches peace, to lay this restraint vpon the converted Gentiles, that they should abstaine from Fornication. Not, Out of which consideration, the Apostles in that First General Council held At Ierusalem Act. 15. Thought it needful by Ecclesiastical Canon, among Some other indifferent things for the Churches peace, to lay this restraint upon the converted Gentiles, that they should abstain from Fornication. Not, av pp-f r-crq n1, dt n2 p-acp cst ord n1 n1 vvn p-acp np1 n1 crd vvd pn31 j p-acp j n1, p-acp d j-jn j n2 p-acp dt ng1 n1, pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp dt vvn np1, cst pns32 vmd vvb p-acp n1. xx, (5) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 80
1212 as if Fornication were in it selfe an indifferent thing, as those other things were; nor, as if those other things were in themselues and simply vnlawfull as Fornication was: as if Fornication were in it self an indifferent thing, as those other things were; nor, as if those other things were in themselves and simply unlawful as Fornication was: c-acp cs n1 vbdr p-acp pn31 n1 dt j n1, p-acp d j-jn n2 vbdr; ccx, c-acp cs d j-jn n2 vbdr p-acp px32 cc av-j j c-acp n1 vbds: (5) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 80
1213 but the Apostles did therefore joyne Fornication, and those other indifferent things together in the same Canon ; but the Apostles did Therefore join Fornication, and those other indifferent things together in the same Canon; cc-acp dt n2 vdd av vvi n1, cc d j-jn j n2 av p-acp dt d n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 80
1214 because the Gentiles accounted fornication a thing as indifferent, as what was most indifferent. Because the Gentiles accounted fornication a thing as indifferent, as what was most indifferent. c-acp dt n2-j vvn n1 dt n1 c-acp j, p-acp r-crq vbds av-ds j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 80
1215 Some remainders of the common errour there were it seemeth among some Christians in St. Augustines dayes: some remainders of the Common error there were it seems among Some Christians in Saint Augustine's days: d n2 pp-f dt j n1 a-acp vbdr pn31 vvz p-acp d np1 p-acp n1 njp2 n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 80
1216 who both relateth the opinion and confuteth it. And some in the Popish Church haue not come farre behind herein: who both relateth the opinion and confuteth it. And Some in the Popish Church have not come Far behind herein: r-crq d vvz dt n1 cc vvz pn31. cc d p-acp dt j n1 vhb xx vvn av-j a-acp av: (5) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 80
1217 so many of them I meane as hold that simple fornication is not intrinsecally, and in the proper nature of it, a sinne against the law of Nature, but onely made such, by diuine positiue Lawe. A strange thing it is, so many of them I mean as hold that simple fornication is not intrinsically, and in the proper nature of it, a sin against the law of Nature, but only made such, by divine positive Law. A strange thing it is, av d pp-f pno32 pns11 vvb c-acp vvb cst j n1 vbz xx av-j, cc p-acp dt j n1 pp-f pn31, dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp av-j vvd d, p-acp j-jn j n1. dt j n1 pn31 vbz, (5) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 80
1218 and to my seeming not lesse then a mystery, that those men that speake so harshly of Marriage which God hath ordained, should withall speake so fauourably of fornication which God hath forbidden ; and to my seeming not less then a mystery, that those men that speak so harshly of Marriage which God hath ordained, should withal speak so favourably of fornication which God hath forbidden; cc p-acp po11 j-vvg xx av-dc cs dt n1, cst d n2 cst vvb av av-j pp-f n1 r-crq np1 vhz vvn, vmd av vvi av av-j pp-f n1 r-crq np1 vhz vvn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 80
1219 preposterously preferring the disease which springeth from our corruption, before the remedy which God himselfe hath prescribed in his word. preposterously preferring the disease which springs from our corruption, before the remedy which God himself hath prescribed in his word. av-j vvg dt n1 r-crq vvz p-acp po12 n1, p-acp dt n1 r-crq np1 px31 vhz vvn p-acp po31 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 80
1220 But howsoeuer, if some Christians haue spoken, and written, and thought so fauourably of fornication, as (to their shame) it appeareth they haue done: But howsoever, if Some Christians have spoken, and written, and Thought so favourably of fornication, as (to their shame) it appears they have done: cc-acp c-acp, cs d np1 vhb vvn, cc vvn, cc vvd av av-j pp-f n1, c-acp (p-acp po32 n1) pn31 vvz pns32 vhb vdn: (5) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 80
1221 the lesse may we maruell, to see Abimelech, a King and an Infidel, allow himselfe the libertie to continue in the sinne of Fornication ; the less may we marvel, to see Abimelech, a King and an Infidel, allow himself the liberty to continue in the sin of Fornication; dt av-dc vmb pns12 vvb, pc-acp vvi np1, dt n1 cc dt n1, vvb px31 dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 80
1222 and yet notwithstanding such allowance, stand so much vpon his owne innocency, and integrity as he doth. and yet notwithstanding such allowance, stand so much upon his own innocency, and integrity as he does. cc av p-acp d n1, vvb av av-d p-acp po31 d n1, cc n1 c-acp pns31 vdz. (5) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 80
1223 God forbid any man that heareth me this day, should be so either ignorant or vncharitable, as to conceiue all, God forbid any man that hears me this day, should be so either ignorant or uncharitable, as to conceive all, np1 vvb d n1 cst vvz pno11 d n1, vmd vbi av d j cc j, a-acp pc-acp vvi d, (5) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 80
1224 or any of that I haue yet said, spoken to giue the least shadow of libertie or excuse, to Fornication or any vncleannesse, which Saint Paul would not haue so much as named among the Saints; or any of that I have yet said, spoken to give the least shadow of liberty or excuse, to Fornication or any uncleanness, which Saint Paul would not have so much as nam among the Saints; cc d pp-f d pns11 vhb av vvn, vvn pc-acp vvi dt ds n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, p-acp n1 cc d n1, r-crq n1 np1 vmd xx vhi av av-d p-acp vvn p-acp dt n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 81
1225 not named with allowance, not named with any extenuation, not named but with some detestation. But the very thing for which I haue spoken all this, is to shew, how inexcusable the Adulterer is: not nam with allowance, not nam with any extenuation, not nam but with Some detestation. But the very thing for which I have spoken all this, is to show, how inexcusable the Adulterer is: xx vvn p-acp n1, xx vvn p-acp d n1, xx vvn cc-acp p-acp d n1. p-acp dt j n1 p-acp r-crq pns11 vhb vvn d d, vbz pc-acp vvi, c-crq j dt n1 vbz: (5) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 81
1226 when euen those of the Gentiles, who (by reason of the darknesse of their vnderstandings, when even those of the Gentiles, who (by reason of the darkness of their understandings, c-crq av d pp-f dt n2-j, r-crq (p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 81
1227 and the want of Scripture-light. ) could espy no obliquity in Fornication ; and the want of Scripture light.) could espy no obliquity in Fornication; cc dt n1 pp-f n1.) vmd vvi dx n1 p-acp n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 81
1228 could yet through all that darknesse see something in Adultery, deseruedly punishable (euen in their iudgements) with death. could yet through all that darkness see something in Adultery, deservedly punishable (even in their Judgments) with death. vmd av p-acp d cst n1 vvb pi p-acp n1, av-vvn j (av p-acp po32 n2) p-acp n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 81
1229 They could not so farre quench that sparke of the light of nature which was in them, They could not so Far quench that spark of the Light of nature which was in them, pns32 vmd xx av av-j vvi cst n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 r-crq vbds p-acp pno32, (5) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 81
1230 nor hold backe the truth of God in vnrighteousnesse: nor hold back the truth of God in unrighteousness: ccx vvb av dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1-u: (5) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 81
1231 as not by the glimpse thereof, to discerne a kind of reverend Majestie in Gods holy ordinance, of Wedlocke ; as not by the glimpse thereof, to discern a kind of reverend Majesty in God's holy Ordinance, of Wedlock; c-acp xx p-acp dt n1 av, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f j-jn n1 p-acp npg1 j n1, pp-f n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 81
1232 which they knew might not be dishonoured, nor the bed defiled by Adultery, without guilt. which they knew might not be dishonoured, nor the Bed defiled by Adultery, without guilt. r-crq pns32 vvd vmd xx vbi vvn, ccx dt n1 vvn p-acp n1, p-acp n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 81
1233 They saw Adultery was a mixt crime, and such as carryed with it the face of Iniustice, as well as vncleannesse ; They saw Adultery was a mixed crime, and such as carried with it the face of Injustice, as well as uncleanness; pns32 vvd n1 vbds dt vvn n1, cc d c-acp vvd p-acp pn31 dt n1 pp-f n1, c-acp av c-acp n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 81
1234 nor could be committed by the two offending parties, without wrong done to a third. And therefore if anything might be said colourably to excuse Fornication, (as there can be nothing said iustly;) yet if any such thing could be said for Fornication, it would not reach to excuse Adulterie: because of the iniury that cleaueth therevnto. nor could be committed by the two offending parties, without wrong done to a third. And Therefore if anything might be said colorably to excuse Fornication, (as there can be nothing said justly;) yet if any such thing could be said for Fornication, it would not reach to excuse Adultery: Because of the injury that cleaveth thereunto. ccx vmd vbi vvn p-acp dt crd vvg n2, p-acp n-jn vdn p-acp dt ord. cc av cs pi vmd vbi vvn av-j pc-acp vvi n1, (c-acp a-acp vmb vbi pix vvn av-j;) av cs d d n1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp n1, pn31 vmd xx vvi pc-acp vvi np1-n: c-acp pp-f dt n1 cst vvz av. (5) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 81
1235 Against Fornication God hath ordained Marriage as a Remedie: Against Fornication God hath ordained Marriage as a Remedy: p-acp n1 np1 vhz vvn n1 p-acp dt n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 81
1236 what a beast then is the Adulterer, and what a Monster, whom that remedy doth no good vpon? In the marriage knot, there is some expression and representation of the Loue-couenant betwixt Christ, and his Church: but what good assurance can the Adulterer haue that he is within that Couenant, when he breaketh this knot? Euery married person hath ipso facto surrendred vp the right and interest he had in and ouer his owne body, and put it out of his owne into the power of another: what a beast then is the Adulterer, and what a Monster, whom that remedy does no good upon? In the marriage knot, there is Some expression and representation of the Love-covenant betwixt christ, and his Church: but what good assurance can the Adulterer have that he is within that Covenant, when he breaks this knot? Every married person hath ipso facto surrendered up the right and Interest he had in and over his own body, and put it out of his own into the power of Another: r-crq dt n1 av vbz dt n1, cc q-crq dt n1, r-crq cst n1 vdz av-dx j p-acp? p-acp dt n1 n1, a-acp vbz d n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp np1, cc po31 n1: cc-acp r-crq j n1 vmb dt n1 vhb d pns31 vbz p-acp d n1, c-crq pns31 vvz d n1? d j-vvn n1 vhz fw-la fw-la vvn a-acp dt j-jn cc n1 pns31 vhd p-acp cc a-acp po31 d n1, cc vvi pn31 av pp-f po31 d p-acp dt n1 pp-f n-jn: (5) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 81
1237 what an arrant thiefe then is the Adulterer, that taketh vpon him to dispose at his pleasure that which is none of his: what an arrant thief then is the Adulterer, that Takes upon him to dispose At his pleasure that which is none of his: r-crq dt j n1 av vbz dt n1, cst vvz p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1 cst r-crq vbz pix pp-f png31: (5) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 81
1238 But I say too well by him, when I compare him but to a thiefe. Salomon maketh him worse then a thiefe. But I say too well by him, when I compare him but to a thief. Solomon makes him Worse then a thief. cc-acp pns11 vvb av av p-acp pno31, c-crq pns11 vvb pno31 p-acp p-acp dt n1. np1 vvz pno31 jc cs dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 81
1239 [ Men doe not despise • thiefe if he steale to satisfie his soule, when he is hungry, &c. But who so committeth adultery with a woman, lacketh vnderstanding: [ Men do not despise • thief if he steal to satisfy his soul, when he is hungry, etc. But who so Committeth adultery with a woman, lacketh understanding: [ n2 vdb xx vvi • n1 cs pns31 vvi pc-acp vvi po31 n1, c-crq pns31 vbz j, av p-acp r-crq av vvz n1 p-acp dt n1, vvz n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 82
1240 he that doth it destroyeth his owne soule, &c. ] Where he maketh both the injury greater, he that does it Destroyeth his own soul, etc. ] Where he makes both the injury greater, pns31 cst vdz pn31 vvz po31 d n1, av ] c-crq pns31 vvz d dt n1 jc, (5) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 82
1241 and the reconcilement harder, in and for the Adulterer, then for the Thiefe. Nay God himselfe maketh him worse than a Thiefe in his law: and the reconcilement harder, in and for the Adulterer, then for the Thief. Nay God himself makes him Worse than a Thief in his law: cc dt n1 jc, p-acp cc p-acp dt n1, av p-acp dt n1. uh np1 px31 vvz pno31 jc cs dt n1 p-acp po31 n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 82
1242 in his Morall Law, next after murther placing Adulterie before Theft, as the greater sinne ; in his Moral Law, next After murder placing Adultery before Theft, as the greater sin; p-acp po31 j n1, ord p-acp n1 vvg np1-n p-acp n1, p-acp dt jc vvb; (5) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 82
1243 and in his Iudiciall Law, punishing Theft with • mulct, but Adultery with Death, the greater Punishment. To conclude this first point: and in his Judicial Law, punishing Theft with • mulct, but Adultery with Death, the greater Punishment. To conclude this First point: cc p-acp po31 j n1, vvg n1 p-acp • n1, p-acp n1 p-acp n1, dt jc n1. pc-acp vvi d ord n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 82
1244 Abimelech, an Heathen man, who had not the knowledge of the true God of heauen to direct him in the right way; Abimelech, an Heathen man, who had not the knowledge of the true God of heaven to Direct him in the right Way; np1, dt j-jn n1, r-crq vhd xx dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp dt j-jn n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 82
1245 and withall a King, who had therefore none vpon earth aboue him, to controll him if hee should transgresse: and withal a King, who had Therefore none upon earth above him, to control him if he should transgress: cc av dt n1, r-crq vhd av pix p-acp n1 p-acp pno31, p-acp vvi pno31 cs pns31 vmd vvi: (5) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 82
1246 would yet haue abhorred to haue defiled himselfe knowingly by Adultery with another mans wife, would yet have abhorred to have defiled himself knowingly by Adultery with Another men wife, vmd av vhi vvn pc-acp vhi vvn px31 av-vvg p-acp n1 p-acp j-jn ng1 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 82
1247 although the man were but a stranger, and the woman exceeding beautifull. Certainely Abimelech shall one day rise vp in judgement, although the man were but a stranger, and the woman exceeding beautiful. Certainly Abimelech shall one day rise up in judgement, cs dt n1 vbdr p-acp dt n1, cc dt n1 vvg j. av-j np1 vmb crd n1 vvi a-acp p-acp n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 82
1248 and condemne thy filthinesse and injustice, whosoeuer thou art, that committest, or causest another to commit adulterie: and condemn thy filthiness and injustice, whosoever thou art, that Committest, or causest Another to commit adultery: cc vvb po21 n1 cc n1, r-crq pns21 vb2r, cst vv2, cc vv2 j-jn pc-acp vvi n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 82
1249 Who knowing the judgement of God, that they which doe such things are worthy of death, either doest the same things thy selfe, Who knowing the judgement of God, that they which do such things Are worthy of death, either dost the same things thy self, r-crq vvg dt n1 pp-f np1, cst pns32 r-crq vdb d n2 vbr j pp-f n1, d vd2 dt d n2 po21 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 82
1250 or hast pleasure in them that doe them ; or hast pleasure in them that do them; cc vvb n1 p-acp pno32 cst vdb pno32; (5) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 82
1251 or being in place and office to punish incontinent persons, by easie commutations of publicke penance, or being in place and office to Punish incontinent Persons, by easy commutations of public penance, cc vbg p-acp n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi j n2, p-acp j n2 pp-f j n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 82
1252 for a priuate pecuniary mulct, doest at once both be guilty thine owne conscience with fordide Briberie, and embolden the Adulterer to commit that sinne againe without feare, from which hee hath once escaped without shame, or so much as valuable losse. for a private pecuniary mulct, dost At once both be guilty thine own conscience with fordide Bribery, and embolden the Adulterer to commit that sin again without Fear, from which he hath once escaped without shame, or so much as valuable loss. p-acp dt j j n1, vd2 p-acp a-acp d vbb j po21 d n1 p-acp fw-la n1, cc vvb dt n1 pc-acp vvi d n1 av p-acp vvb, p-acp r-crq pns31 vhz a-acp vvn p-acp n1, cc av av-d c-acp j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 82
1253 And thus much for that first Obseruation. The next thing, we shall obserue from Gods approuing of Abimelechs answere, And thus much for that First Observation. The next thing, we shall observe from God's approving of Abimelechs answer, cc av av-d c-acp d ord n1. dt ord n1, pns12 vmb vvi p-acp n2 vvg pp-f n2 vvb, (5) sermon (DIV1) 78 Page 82
1254 and acknowledgement of the integritie of his heart, is, That some Ignorance hath the waight of a just excuse. and acknowledgement of the integrity of his heart, is, That Some Ignorance hath the weight of a just excuse. cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, vbz, cst d n1 vhz dt n1 pp-f dt j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 78 Page 82
1255 For we noted before, that Ignorance was the ground of his Plea. For we noted before, that Ignorance was the ground of his Plea. c-acp pns12 vvd a-acp, cst n1 vbds dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 78 Page 82
1256 He had indeed taken Sarah into his house, who was another mans wife: but he hopeth that shall not bee imputed to him as a fault, He had indeed taken Sarah into his house, who was Another men wife: but he Hopes that shall not be imputed to him as a fault, pns31 vhd av vvn np1 p-acp po31 n1, r-crq vbds j-jn n2 n1: cc-acp pns31 vvz cst vmb xx vbi vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 78 Page 83
1257 because he knew not she was a married woman; the parties themselues vpon inquiry hauing informed him otherwise. Because he knew not she was a married woman; the parties themselves upon inquiry having informed him otherwise. c-acp pns31 vvd xx pns31 vbds dt j-vvn n1; dt n2 px32 p-acp n1 vhg vvn pno31 av. (5) sermon (DIV1) 78 Page 83
1258 And therefore he appealeth to God himselfe, the tryer and judger of mens hearts, whether he were not innocent in this matter: And Therefore he appealeth to God himself, the Trier and judger of men's hearts, whither he were not innocent in this matter: cc av pns31 vvz p-acp np1 px31, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f ng2 n2, cs pns31 vbdr xx j-jn p-acp d n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 78 Page 83
1259 and God giueth sentence with him, [ Yea I know that thou diddest this in the integritie of thy heart. and God gives sentence with him, [ Yea I know that thou didst this in the integrity of thy heart. cc np1 vvz n1 p-acp pno31, [ uh pns11 vvb cst pns21 vdd2 d p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 78 Page 83
1260 ] Where you see his Ignorance is allowed for a sufficient excuse. ] Where you see his Ignorance is allowed for a sufficient excuse. ] c-crq pn22 vvb po31 n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 78 Page 83
1261 For our clearer vnderstanding of which point, (that I may not wade farther into that great Question so much mooued among Diuines, For our clearer understanding of which point, (that I may not wade farther into that great Question so much moved among Divines, p-acp po12 jc n1 pp-f r-crq n1, (cst pns11 vmb xx vvi av-jc p-acp cst j vvb av av-d vvn p-acp n2-jn, (5) sermon (DIV1) 79 Page 83
1262 then is pertinent to this story of Abimelech, and may be vsefull for vs thence, viz. whether or no, then is pertinent to this story of Abimelech, and may be useful for us thence, viz. whither or not, av vbz j p-acp d n1 pp-f np1, cc vmb vbi j p-acp pno12 av, n1 c-crq cc xx, (5) sermon (DIV1) 79 Page 83
1263 or how farre, Ignorance and Errour may excuse, or lessen sinfull Actions proceeding there-from, in point of Conscience,) let vs first lay downe one generall, certaine, or how Far, Ignorance and Error may excuse, or lessen sinful Actions proceeding therefrom, in point of Conscience,) let us First lay down one general, certain, cc c-crq av-j, n1 cc n1 vmb vvi, cc vvi j n2 vvg av, p-acp n1 pp-f n1,) vvb pno12 ord vvi a-acp crd n1, j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 79 Page 83
1264 and fundamentall ground, wherevpon indeed dependeth especially the resolution of almost all those difficulties, that may occurre in this, and many other like Questions. And that is this. and fundamental ground, whereupon indeed dependeth especially the resolution of almost all those difficulties, that may occurre in this, and many other like Questions. And that is this. cc j n1, c-crq av vvz av-j dt n1 pp-f av d d n2, cst vmb fw-la p-acp d, cc d j-jn j n2. cc cst vbz d. (5) sermon (DIV1) 79 Page 83
1265 It is a condition so essentiall to euery sinne to be Voluntary ; It is a condition so essential to every sin to be Voluntary; pn31 vbz dt n1 av j p-acp d n1 pc-acp vbi j-jn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 79 Page 83
1266 that all other circumstances and respects layde aside, euery sinne is simply and absolutely by so much greater or lesser, by how much it is more or lesse voluntary. that all other Circumstances and respects laid aside, every sin is simply and absolutely by so much greater or lesser, by how much it is more or less voluntary. cst d j-jn n2 cc n2 vvn av, d vvb vbz av-j cc av-j p-acp av d jc cc av-jc, p-acp c-crq av-d pn31 vbz av-dc cc dc av-jn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 79 Page 83
1267 For whereas there are in the reasonable soule three prime faculties, from whence all humane Actions flow; For whereas there Are in the reasonable soul three prime faculties, from whence all humane Actions flow; p-acp cs pc-acp vbr p-acp dt j n1 crd j-jn n2, p-acp c-crq d j n2 vvb; (5) sermon (DIV1) 79 Page 83
1268 the Vnderstanding, the Will, and the sensuall appetite or Affections: all of these concurre indeed to euery Action properly Humane; the Understanding, the Will, and the sensual appetite or Affections: all of these concur indeed to every Actium properly Humane; dt n1, dt vmb, cc dt j n1 cc n2: d pp-f d vvb av p-acp d n1 av-j j; (5) sermon (DIV1) 79 Page 83
1269 yet so, as the Will carrieth the greatest sway, and is therefore the justest measure of the Morall Goodnesse, or Badnesse thereof. yet so, as the Will Carrieth the greatest sway, and is Therefore the Justest measure of the Moral goodness, or Badness thereof. av av, c-acp dt vmb vvz dt js n1, cc vbz av dt js n1 pp-f dt j n1, cc n1 av. (5) sermon (DIV1) 79 Page 83
1270 In any of the three there may be a fault, all of them being depraued in the state of corrupt Nature; In any of the three there may be a fault, all of them being depraved in the state of corrupt Nature; p-acp d pp-f dt crd a-acp vmb vbi dt n1, d pp-f pno32 vbg j-vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 79 Page 83
1271 and the very truth is there is in euery sinne (euery compleat sin) a fault in euery of the three. and the very truth is there is in every sin (every complete sin) a fault in every of the three. cc dt j n1 vbz pc-acp vbz p-acp d n1 (d j vvb) dt n1 p-acp d pp-f dt crd. (5) sermon (DIV1) 79 Page 83
1272 And therefore all sins, by reason of the blindnes of the Vnderstanding, may be called Ignorances ; And Therefore all Sins, by reason of the blindness of the Understanding, may be called Ignorances; cc av d n2, p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vmb vbi vvn n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 79 Page 83
1273 and by reason of the impotency of the Affections, Infirmities ; and by reason of the impotency of the Affections, Infirmities; cc p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n2, n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 79 Page 83
1274 and by reason of the peruersnes of the wil, Rebellions. But for the most part it falleth out so, that although all th• three be faulty, and by reason of the perverseness of the will, Rebellions. But for the most part it falls out so, that although all th• three be faulty, cc p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, n2. cc-acp p-acp dt av-ds n1 pn31 vvz av av, cst cs d n1 crd vbb j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 79 Page 84
1275 yet the obliquity of the sinfull Action springeth most immediately and chiefly from the speciall default of some one or other of the three. yet the obliquity of the sinful Actium springs most immediately and chiefly from the special default of Some one or other of the three. av dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 vvz av-ds av-j cc av-jn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d crd cc n-jn pp-f dt crd. (5) sermon (DIV1) 79 Page 84
1276 If the maine defect be in the Vnderstanding, not apprehending that good it should, or not aright: If the main defect be in the Understanding, not apprehending that good it should, or not aright: cs dt j n1 vbb p-acp dt n1, xx vvg d j pn31 vmd, cc xx av: (5) sermon (DIV1) 79 Page 84
1277 the sinne arising from such defect we call more properly a sinne of Ignorance. If the maine defect be in the Affections, some passion blinding or corrupting the Iudgement: the sin arising from such defect we call more properly a sin of Ignorance. If the main defect be in the Affections, Some passion blinding or corrupting the Judgement: dt n1 vvg p-acp d n1 pns12 vvb av-dc av-j dt n1 pp-f n1. cs dt j n1 vbb p-acp dt n2, d n1 vvg cc vvg dt n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 79 Page 84
1278 the sinne arising from such defect we call a sinne of Infirmity. If the maine defect be in the will, with peruerse resolution bent vpon any euill: the sin arising from such defect we call a sin of Infirmity. If the main defect be in the will, with perverse resolution bent upon any evil: dt n1 vvg p-acp d n1 pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f n1. cs dt j n1 vbb p-acp dt vmb, p-acp j n1 vvn p-acp d n-jn: (5) sermon (DIV1) 79 Page 84
1279 the sinne arising from such wilfulnesse we call a Rebellion, or a sinne of Presumption. And certainely these sinnes of Presumption are the greatest of the three; the sin arising from such wilfulness we call a Rebellion, or a sin of Presumption. And Certainly these Sins of Presumption Are the greatest of the three; dt n1 vvg p-acp d n1 pns12 vvb dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1. cc av-j d n2 pp-f n1 vbr dt js pp-f dt crd; (5) sermon (DIV1) 79 Page 84
1280 because the wilfullest: and those of Ignorance the least; because there is in them the least disorder of the will, which doth its office in some measure, in following the guidance of the vnderstanding; Because the wilfullest: and those of Ignorance the least; Because there is in them the least disorder of the will, which does its office in Some measure, in following the guidance of the understanding; c-acp dt js: cc d pp-f n1 dt ds; c-acp pc-acp vbz p-acp pno32 dt ds n1 pp-f dt vmb, r-crq vdz po31 n1 p-acp d n1, p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 79 Page 84
1281 the greater fault being rather in the vnderstanding, for misguiding it. the greater fault being rather in the understanding, for misguiding it. dt jc n1 vbg av p-acp dt vvg, p-acp vvg pn31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 79 Page 84
1282 And of sinnes of Ignorance, compared one with another, that is euer the least, wherein the defect is greater in the vnderstanding, & in the will lesse. And of Sins of Ignorance, compared one with Another, that is ever the least, wherein the defect is greater in the understanding, & in the will less. cc pp-f n2 pp-f n1, vvn pi p-acp n-jn, cst vbz av dt ds, c-crq dt n1 vbz jc p-acp dt vvg, cc p-acp dt vmb av-dc. (5) sermon (DIV1) 79 Page 84
1283 From this Principle doe issue sundry materiall conclusions: and namely, amongst many other, most pertinently to our purpose these two. The one ; From this Principle do issue sundry material conclusions: and namely, among many other, most pertinently to our purpose these two. The one; p-acp d n1 vdb vvi j j-jn n2: cc av, p-acp d n-jn, av-ds av-j p-acp po12 n1 d crd. dt crd; (5) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 84
1284 that all Errour and Ignorance doth not alwaies and wholly excuse from sinne. The other ; that all Error and Ignorance does not always and wholly excuse from sin. The other; cst d n1 cc n1 vdz xx av cc av-jn n1 p-acp n1. dt j-jn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 84
1285 that yet some kind of Ignorance and Errour doth excuse from sinne, sometimes wholy, but very often at least in part. The whole truth of both these conclusions, wee may see in this one action of Abimelech, in taking Sarah into his house. that yet Some kind of Ignorance and Error does excuse from sin, sometime wholly, but very often At least in part. The Whole truth of both these conclusions, we may see in this one actium of Abimelech, in taking Sarah into his house. cst av d n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 vdz vvi p-acp n1, av av-jn, p-acp av av p-acp ds p-acp n1. dt j-jn n1 pp-f d d n2, pns12 vmb vvi p-acp d crd n1 pp-f np1, p-acp vvg np1 p-acp po31 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 84
1286 In him there was a twofold Errour ; In him there was a twofold Error; p-acp pno31 a-acp vbds dt j n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 84
1287 and thence also a twofold Ignorance. The one was an Errour in vniversals, (Ignorantia Iuris, as they call it;) concerning the nature of Fornication: which being an heynous sinne, hee tooke to be eyther none at all, or a very small one. and thence also a twofold Ignorance. The one was an Error in universals, (Ignorantia Iuris, as they call it;) Concerning the nature of Fornication: which being an heinous sin, he took to be either none At all, or a very small one. cc av av dt j n1. dt crd vbds dt n1 p-acp n2, (fw-la fw-la, c-acp pns32 vvb pn31;) vvg dt n1 pp-f n1: r-crq vbg dt j n1, pns31 vvd pc-acp vbi d pix p-acp d, cc dt j j crd. (5) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 84
1288 The other was an Errour in Particulari, (Ignorantia facti,) concerning the personall condition and relation of Sarah to Abraham: whose sister he thought her to be, The other was an Error in Particulari, (Ignorantia facti,) Concerning the personal condition and Relation of Sarah to Abraham: whose sister he Thought her to be, dt j-jn vbds dt n1 p-acp np1, (fw-la fw-la,) vvg dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1: r-crq n1 pns31 vvd pno31 pc-acp vbi, (5) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 84
1289 and not wife, though she were both. and not wife, though she were both. cc xx n1, c-acp pns31 vbdr av-d. (5) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 84
1290 That former Ignorance (Ignorantia juris) in Abimelech, was in some degree voluntary. For Abimelech had in him the common Principles of the Law of Nature ; That former Ignorance (Ignorantia Juris) in Abimelech, was in Some degree voluntary. For Abimelech had in him the Common Principles of the Law of Nature; cst j n1 (fw-la fw-la) p-acp np1, vbds p-acp d n1 j-jn. p-acp np1 vhd p-acp pno31 dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 81 Page 85
1291 by the light whereof, if he had beene carefull to haue improued it, but euen so farre as right reason might haue led a prudent and dispassionate naturall man, he might haue discerned in the most simple Fornication such incongruity with those Principles, by the Light whereof, if he had been careful to have improved it, but even so Far as right reason might have led a prudent and dispassionate natural man, he might have discerned in the most simple Fornication such incongruity with those Principles, p-acp dt n1 c-crq, cs pns31 vhd vbn j pc-acp vhi vvn pn31, cc-acp av av av-j c-acp j-jn n1 vmd vhi vvn dt j cc j j n1, pns31 vmd vhi vvn p-acp dt ds j n1 d n1 p-acp d n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 81 Page 85
1292 as might haue sufficiently conuinced him of the vnlawfulnesse thereof. It is presumed, that all ignorance of that, which a man is bound to know, as might have sufficiently convinced him of the unlawfulness thereof. It is presumed, that all ignorance of that, which a man is bound to know, c-acp vmd vhi av-j vvd pno31 pp-f dt n1 av. pn31 vbz vvn, cst d n1 pp-f d, r-crq dt n1 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi, (5) sermon (DIV1) 81 Page 85
1293 and may know if he be not wanting to himselfe, is so farre forth wilfull. Now Abimelech was bound to know, that all carnall knowledge of man and woman out of the state of Wedlocke was simply vnlawfull ; and may know if he be not wanting to himself, is so Far forth wilful. Now Abimelech was bound to know, that all carnal knowledge of man and woman out of the state of Wedlock was simply unlawful; cc vmb vvi cs pns31 vbb xx vvg p-acp px31, vbz av av-j av j. av np1 vbds vvn pc-acp vvi, cst d j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 vbds av-j j; (5) sermon (DIV1) 81 Page 85
1294 and so much, if he had not beene wanting to himselfe in the vse of his Naturals, he might haue knowne: and so much, if he had not been wanting to himself in the use of his Naturals, he might have known: cc av av-d, cs pns31 vhd xx vbn vvg p-acp px31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2-j, pns31 vmd vhb vvn: (5) sermon (DIV1) 81 Page 85
1295 and therefore it was a kind of wilfull ignorance in him in some degree, that he did not know it. and Therefore it was a kind of wilful ignorance in him in Some degree, that he did not know it. cc av pn31 vbds dt n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp d n1, cst pns31 vdd xx vvi pn31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 81 Page 85
1296 And therefore further, he cannot be wholly excused from sinne, in taking Sarah, notwithstanding both that, and his other ignorance: And Therefore further, he cannot be wholly excused from sin, in taking Sarah, notwithstanding both that, and his other ignorance: cc av av-jc, pns31 vmbx vbi av-jn vvn p-acp n1, p-acp vvg np1, a-acp d cst, cc po31 j-jn n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 81 Page 85
1297 for although he did not know her to be, Abrahams wife, yet he knew well enough she was not his owne wife; for although he did not know her to be, Abrahams wife, yet he knew well enough she was not his own wife; c-acp cs pns31 vdd xx vvi pno31 pc-acp vbi, npg1 n1, av pns31 vvd av av-d pns31 vbds xx po31 d n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 81 Page 85
1298 and being not so to him, whatsoeuer she was to Abraham it skilled not, hee should certainely not haue taken her. and being not so to him, whatsoever she was to Abraham it skilled not, he should Certainly not have taken her. cc vbg xx av p-acp pno31, r-crq pns31 vbds p-acp np1 pn31 vvd xx, pns31 vmd av-j xx vhi vvn pno31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 81 Page 85
1299 To plead Ignorance, that he knew not Fornication to be a sinne, would little helpe him in this case. To plead Ignorance, that he knew not Fornication to be a sin, would little help him in this case. p-acp vvi n1, cst pns31 vvd xx n1 pc-acp vbi dt n1, vmd av-j vvi pno31 p-acp d n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 81 Page 85
1300 For men must know, they stand answerable vnto God for their Actions ; not meerely according to the present knowledge they actually haue: For men must know, they stand answerable unto God for their Actions; not merely according to the present knowledge they actually have: p-acp n2 vmb vvi, pns32 vvb j p-acp np1 p-acp po32 n2; xx av-j vvg p-acp dt j n1 pns32 av-j vhb: (5) sermon (DIV1) 81 Page 85
1301 but according to the knowledge which they ought and might to haue had, those meanes considered, which he had affoorded them of knowledge. but according to the knowledge which they ought and might to have had, those means considered, which he had afforded them of knowledge. cc-acp vvg p-acp dt n1 r-crq pns32 vmd cc vmd pc-acp vhi vhn, d vvz vvn, r-crq pns31 vhd vvn pno32 pp-f n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 81 Page 85
1302 Those meanes, euen where they are scantest, being euer sufficient at the least thus farre, NONLATINALPHABET, Those means, even where they Are scantest, being ever sufficient At the least thus Far,, d n2, av-j c-crq pns32 vbr js, vbg av j p-acp dt av-ds av av-j,, (5) sermon (DIV1) 81 Page 85
1303 as the Apostle speaketh Rom. 1. to leaue the transgressour without excuse, and to make void all pretensions of Ignorance. as the Apostle speaks Rom. 1. to leave the transgressor without excuse, and to make void all pretensions of Ignorance. c-acp dt n1 vvz np1 crd p-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp vvi, cc pc-acp vvi j d n2 pp-f n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 81 Page 85
1304 That Errour then did not wholly excuse Abimelech from sinne: because his Ignorance was partly wilfull. That Error then did not wholly excuse Abimelech from sin: Because his Ignorance was partly wilful. cst n1 av vdd xx av-jn vvb np1 p-acp n1: c-acp po31 n1 vbds av j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 82 Page 85
1305 yet wee may not deny, but euen that errour did lessen and extenuate the sinfulnesse of the Action something, yet we may not deny, but even that error did lessen and extenuate the sinfulness of the Actium something, av pns12 vmb xx vvi, cc-acp av d n1 vdd vvi cc vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pi, (5) sermon (DIV1) 82 Page 86
1306 and so excuse him in part; and so excuse him in part; cc av vvb pno31 p-acp n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 82 Page 86
1307 à tant•, though not à tot•. Because it appeareth by many euidences, that his ignorance therein was not grosly affected and wilfull: à tant•, though not à tot•. Because it appears by many evidences, that his ignorance therein was not grossly affected and wilful: fw-fr n1, c-acp xx fw-fr n1. p-acp pn31 vvz p-acp d n2, cst po31 n1 av vbds xx av-j j-vvn cc j: (5) sermon (DIV1) 82 Page 86
1308 and looke how much measure you abate in the wilfulnesse, so much waight you take of from the sinne. The light of Nature, thou•h to a man that could haue made the best of it, it had beene sufficient to haue discouered the vitious deformity, and consequently the morall vnlawfulnesse of Fornication; and look how much measure you abate in the wilfulness, so much weight you take of from the sin. The Light of Nature, thou•h to a man that could have made the best of it, it had been sufficient to have discovered the vicious deformity, and consequently the moral unlawfulness of Fornication; cc vvb c-crq d vvb pn22 vvb p-acp dt n1, av d n1 pn22 vvb pp-f p-acp dt n1. dt n1 pp-f n1, vvb p-acp dt n1 cst vmd vhi vvn dt js pp-f pn31, pn31 vhd vbn j pc-acp vhi vvn dt j n1, cc av-j dt j n1 pp-f n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 82 Page 86
1309 yet was it nothing so cleare in this particular, as in many other things that concerned common equity, and commutatiue Iustice. Besides, common opinion, and the Custome of the times, yet was it nothing so clear in this particular, as in many other things that concerned Common equity, and commutative Justice Beside, Common opinion, and the Custom of the times, av vbds pn31 pix av j p-acp d j, c-acp p-acp d j-jn n2 cst vvd j n1, cc j n1 a-acp, j n1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 82 Page 86
1310 and consent (though corrupt consent) of most nations, in making out a light matter of it; and consent (though corrupt consent) of most Nations, in making out a Light matter of it; cc vvb (cs j vvb) pp-f ds n2, p-acp vvg av dt j n1 pp-f pn31; (5) sermon (DIV1) 82 Page 86
1311 might easily carry him with the streame, and make him aduenture to doe as most did, without any scruple, or so much as suspicion of such foule wickednesse, in a course so vniuersally allowed and practised. might Easily carry him with the stream, and make him adventure to do as most did, without any scruple, or so much as suspicion of such foul wickedness, in a course so universally allowed and practised. vmd av-j vvi pno31 p-acp dt n1, cc vvi pno31 n1 pc-acp vdi c-acp ds vdd, p-acp d n1, cc av av-d c-acp n1 pp-f d j n1, p-acp dt n1 av av-j vvn cc vvn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 82 Page 86
1312 These respects make his wilfulnesse lesse, his ignorance more pardonable, and his sinne more excusable. These respects make his wilfulness less, his ignorance more pardonable, and his sin more excusable. np1 vvz vvi po31 n1 av-dc, po31 n1 av-dc j, cc po31 vvb av-dc j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 82 Page 86
1313 And I make no question, the premises considered, but that Abrahams sin in denying Sarah to be his wife, (notwithstanding the equiuocating tricke hee had to helpe it) was by many degrees greater, then was Abimelechs in taking her: And I make no question, the premises considered, but that Abrahams since in denying Sarah to be his wife, (notwithstanding the equivocating trick he had to help it) was by many Degrees greater, then was Abimelechs in taking her: cc pns11 vvb dx n1, dt n2 vvn, cc-acp cst npg1 n1 p-acp vvg np1 pc-acp vbi po31 n1, (c-acp dt j-vvg n1 pns31 vhd pc-acp vvi pn31) vbds p-acp d n2 jc, av vbds n2 p-acp vvg po31: (5) sermon (DIV1) 82 Page 86
1314 as being done more against knowledge, and therefore more wilfully. as being done more against knowledge, and Therefore more wilfully. c-acp vbg vdn av-dc p-acp n1, cc av av-dc av-j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 82 Page 86
1315 Abim•lechs sinne in taking her, though with some degrees of wilfulnesse, being yet a sinne rather of Ignorance: whereas Abrahams sinne in denying her, was a sinne of Infirmity at the least, Abim•lechs sin in taking her, though with Some Degrees of wilfulness, being yet a sin rather of Ignorance: whereas Abrahams sin in denying her, was a sin of Infirmity At the least, n2 vvb p-acp vvg pno31, cs p-acp d n2 pp-f n1, vbg av dt n1 av-c pp-f n1: cs npg1 n1 p-acp vvg pno31, vbds dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt ds, (5) sermon (DIV1) 82 Page 86
1316 if not much rather a sinne of Presumption. if not much rather a sin of Presumption. cs xx av-d av-c dt n1 pp-f n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 82 Page 86
1317 Now although this former Errour (Ignorantia juris,) could not wholly excuse Abimelech from sinne in what hee had done, but in part onely; Now although this former Error (Ignorantia Juris,) could not wholly excuse Abimelech from sin in what he had done, but in part only; av cs d j n1 (fw-la fw-la,) vmd xx av-jn vvb np1 p-acp n1 p-acp r-crq pns31 vhd vdn, cc-acp p-acp n1 av-j; (5) sermon (DIV1) 83 Page 86
1318 for he sinned therein, by giuing way to vnchast• desires and purposes, against the seauenth Commandement: for he sinned therein, by giving Way to vnchast• Desires and Purposes, against the Seventh Commandment: c-acp pns31 vvd av, p-acp vvg n1 p-acp n1 n2 cc n2, p-acp dt ord n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 83 Page 86
1319 yet that other Errour of his ( Ignorantia facti, in mistaking a married woman for a single) doth wholly excuse his fact from the sinnes of injustice, in coueting and taking another mans wife, against the eighth the tenth Commandements. yet that other Error of his (Ignorantia facti, in mistaking a married woman for a single) does wholly excuse his fact from the Sins of injustice, in coveting and taking Another men wife, against the eighth the tenth commandments. av cst j-jn n1 pp-f png31 (fw-la fw-la, p-acp vvg dt j-vvn n1 p-acp dt j) vdz av-jn vvb po31 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, p-acp vvg cc vvg j-jn ng1 n1, p-acp dt ord dt ord n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 83 Page 87
1320 He had not the least iniurious intent against Abraham, in that kinde and degree: He had not the least injurious intent against Abraham, in that kind and degree: pns31 vhd xx dt ds j n1 p-acp np1, p-acp cst j cc n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 83 Page 87
1321 and therefore, though he tooke his wife from him indeed, yet not knowing any such matter by her, especially hauing withall made ordinary and requisite enquiry thereafter, it must be granted he did it vnwittingly ; and therefore vnwilfully ; and Therefore, though he took his wife from him indeed, yet not knowing any such matter by her, especially having withal made ordinary and requisite enquiry thereafter, it must be granted he did it unwittingly; and Therefore unwilfully; cc av, cs pns31 vvd po31 n1 p-acp pno31 av, av xx vvg d d n1 p-acp pno31, av-j vhg av vvn j cc j n1 av, pn31 vmb vbi vvn pns31 vdd pn31 av-j; cc av av-j; (5) sermon (DIV1) 83 Page 87
1322 and therefore also vnsinfully, as to that species of sinne. and Therefore also unsinfully, as to that species of sin. cc av av av-j, a-acp p-acp d n2 pp-f n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 83 Page 87
1323 St. Augustine saith truly, Peccatum it a est voluntarium, vt si non sit voluntarium, non est peccatum: Saint Augustine Says truly, Peccatum it a est Voluntary, vt si non sit Voluntary, non est peccatum: n1 np1 vvz av-j, fw-la fw-la dt fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-mi fw-fr fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la: (5) sermon (DIV1) 83 Page 87
1324 without some consent of the will, no compleate actuall sinne is committed. without Some consent of the will, no complete actual sin is committed. p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1, dx j j n1 vbz vvn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 83 Page 87
1325 Such ignorance therefore, as preuenteth à tote, and cutteth off all consent of the will, must needes also excuse, Such ignorance Therefore, as preventeth à tote, and cutteth off all consent of the will, must needs also excuse, d n1 av, c-acp vvz fw-fr fw-la, cc vvz a-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1, vmb av av vvi, (5) sermon (DIV1) 83 Page 87
1326 and that à tote, the Actions that proceed there-from from being sinnes. and that à tote, the Actions that proceed therefrom from being Sins. cc cst fw-fr fw-la, dt n2 cst vvb av p-acp vbg n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 83 Page 87
1327 It is cleere from the wordes of my Text, that Abimelechs heart was sincere in this action of taking Sarah, from any iniury intended to Abraham therein; It is clear from the words of my Text, that Abimelechs heart was sincere in this actium of taking Sarah, from any injury intended to Abraham therein; pn31 vbz j p-acp dt n2 pp-f po11 n1, cst n2 n1 vbds j p-acp d n1 pp-f vvg np1, p-acp d n1 vvd p-acp np1 av; (5) sermon (DIV1) 83 Page 87
1328 although de facto he tooke his wife from him: because he did it ignorantly. although de facto he took his wife from him: Because he did it ignorantly. cs fw-fr fw-la pns31 vvd po31 n1 p-acp pno31: c-acp pns31 vdd pn31 av-j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 83 Page 87
1329 By what hath beene spoken wee may see in part, what kind of Ignorance it is, that will excuse vs fom sinne, eyther in whole, or in part ; and what will not. By what hath been spoken we may see in part, what kind of Ignorance it is, that will excuse us From sin, either in Whole, or in part; and what will not. p-acp r-crq vhz vbn vvn pns12 vmb vvi p-acp n1, q-crq n1 pp-f n1 pn31 vbz, cst vmb vvi pno12 j n1, d p-acp j-jn, cc p-acp n1; cc q-crq vmb xx. (5) sermon (DIV1) 84 Page 87
1330 Let vs now raise some profitable Inferences from this obseruation. First ; our Romish Catholiques often twitt vs with our fore-elders: Let us now raise Some profitable Inferences from this observation. First; our Romish Catholics often twit us with our fore-elders: vvb pno12 av vvi d j n2 p-acp d n1. ord; po12 jp njp2 av vvi pno12 p-acp po12 j: (5) sermon (DIV1) 84 Page 87
1331 [ What, say they, were they not all downe right Papists? belieued, as wee belieue? worshipped, [ What, say they, were they not all down right Papists? believed, as we believe? worshipped, [ q-crq, vvb pns32, vbdr pns32 xx d p-acp n-jn njp2? vvn, c-acp pns12 vvb? vvn, (5) sermon (DIV1) 84 Page 87
1332 as wee worship? You will not say, they all liued and dyed in Idolatry, and so are damned. as we worship? You will not say, they all lived and died in Idolatry, and so Are damned. c-acp pns12 vvb? pn22 vmb xx vvi, pns32 d vvd cc vvd p-acp n1, cc av vbr vvn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 84 Page 87
1333 And if they were saued in their faith, why may not the same faith saue vs? and why will not you also be of that religion that brought them to Heauen? ] A motiue more plausible, then strong : And if they were saved in their faith, why may not the same faith save us? and why will not you also be of that Religion that brought them to Heaven? ] A motive more plausible, then strong: cc cs pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp po32 n1, q-crq vmb xx dt d n1 p-acp pno12? cc q-crq vmb xx pn22 av vbi pp-f d n1 cst vvd pno32 p-acp n1? ] dt n1 av-dc j, av j: (5) sermon (DIV1) 84 Page 87
1334 the Vanitie whereof our present Obseruation duly considered and rightly applyed fully discouereth. the Vanity whereof our present Observation duly considered and rightly applied Fully Discovereth. dt n1 c-crq po12 j n1 av-jn vvn cc av-jn vvd av-j vvz. (5) sermon (DIV1) 84 Page 87
1335 We haue much reason to conceiue good hope of the saluation of many of our Forefathers : We have much reason to conceive good hope of the salvation of many of our Forefathers: pns12 vhb d n1 pc-acp vvi j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f d pp-f po12 n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 84 Page 87
1336 who led away with the common superstitions of those blinde times, might yet by those generall truthes, which by the mercie of God were preserued amid the foulest ouerspreadings of Poperie, agreeable to the word of God, (though clogged with an addition of many superstitions and Antichristian inventions withall.) bee brought to true Faith in the Sonne of God; who led away with the Common superstitions of those blind times, might yet by those general truths, which by the mercy of God were preserved amid the Foulest ouerspreadings of Popery, agreeable to the word of God, (though clogged with an addition of many superstitions and Antichristian Inventions withal.) be brought to true Faith in the Son of God; r-crq vvd av p-acp dt j n2 pp-f d j n2, vmd av p-acp d j ng1, r-crq p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vbdr vvn p-acp dt js n2-vvg pp-f n1, j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (cs vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2 cc jp n2 av.) vbi vvn p-acp j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 84 Page 89
1337 vnfained Repentance from dead workes, and a sincere desire and endeauour of new and holy Obedience. This was the Religion, that brought them to heauen; unfeigned Repentance from dead works, and a sincere desire and endeavour of new and holy obedience. This was the Religion, that brought them to heaven; j n1 p-acp j n2, cc dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f j cc j n1. d vbds dt n1, cst vvd pno32 p-acp n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 84 Page 89
1338 euen Faith, and Repentance, and Obedience: this is the true and the Old and Catholicke Religion, even Faith, and Repentance, and obedience: this is the true and the Old and Catholic Religion, av n1, cc n1, cc n1: d vbz dt j cc dt j cc jp n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 84 Page 89
1339 and this is our Religion, in which we (hope to finde saluation; and this is our Religion, in which we (hope to find salvation; cc d vbz po12 n1, p-acp r-crq pns12 (n1 p-acp vvi n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 84 Page 89
1340 and if euer any of you that miscall your selues Catholickes come to heauen, it is this Religion must carry you thither. and if ever any of you that miscall your selves Catholics come to heaven, it is this Religion must carry you thither. cc cs av d pp-f pn22 cst vvb po22 n2 njp2 vvi p-acp n1, pn31 vbz d n1 vmb vvi pn22 av. (5) sermon (DIV1) 84 Page 89
1341 If together with this true Religion, of Faith, Repentance, and Obedience, they embraced also your additions, as their blinde guides then ledde them; If together with this true Religion, of Faith, Repentance, and obedience, they embraced also your additions, as their blind guides then led them; cs av p-acp d j n1, pp-f n1, n1, cc n1, pns32 vvd av po22 n2, p-acp po32 j n2 av vvd pno32; (5) sermon (DIV1) 84 Page 89
1342 prayed to our Lady. kneeled to an Image, crept to a Crosse, flocked to a Masse, as you now doe: prayed to our Lady. kneeled to an Image, crept to a Cross, flocked to a Mass, as you now do: vvd p-acp po12 n1. vvd p-acp dt n1, vvn p-acp dt vvi, vvd p-acp dt n1, c-acp pn22 av vdi: (5) sermon (DIV1) 84 Page 89
1343 these were their spots and their blemishes, these were their hay and their stubble, these were their Errours and their Ignorances; these were their spots and their blemishes, these were their hay and their stubble, these were their Errors and their Ignorances; d vbdr po32 n2 cc po32 n2, d vbdr po32 n1 cc po32 n1, d vbdr po32 n2 cc po32 n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 84 Page 89
1344 and I doubt not but as St. Paul for his blasphemies and persecutions, so they obtained mercy for these sinnes ▪ because they did them ignorantly in misbeleife. and I doubt not but as Saint Paul for his Blasphemies and persecutions, so they obtained mercy for these Sins ▪ Because they did them ignorantly in misbeleife. cc pns11 vvb xx cc-acp p-acp n1 np1 p-acp po31 n2 cc n2, av pns32 vvn n1 p-acp d n2 ▪ c-acp pns32 vdd pno32 av-j p-acp n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 84 Page 89
1345 And vpon the same ground, we haue cause also to hope charitably of many thousand poore soules in Italy, Spaine, and other parts of the Christian world at this day: And upon the same ground, we have cause also to hope charitably of many thousand poor Souls in Italy, Spain, and other parts of the Christian world At this day: cc p-acp dt d n1, pns12 vhb n1 av pc-acp vvi av-j pp-f d crd j n2 p-acp np1, np1, cc j-jn n2 pp-f dt njp n1 p-acp d n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 84 Page 89
1346 that by the same blessed meanes they may obtaine mercy and saluation in the end, that by the same blessed means they may obtain mercy and salvation in the end, cst p-acp dt d j-vvn n2 pns32 vmb vvi n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 84 Page 89
1347 although in the meane time through ignorance they defile themselues with much foule Idolatry, and many grosse Superstitions. although in the mean time through ignorance they defile themselves with much foul Idolatry, and many gross Superstitions. cs p-acp dt j n1 p-acp n1 pns32 vvb px32 p-acp d j n1, cc d j n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 84 Page 89
1348 But the Ignorance that excuseth from Sinne, is Ignorantia facti, according to that hath beene already declared: But the Ignorance that excuseth from Sin, is Ignorantia facti, according to that hath been already declared: p-acp dt n1 cst vvz p-acp n1, vbz fw-la fw-la, vvg p-acp cst vhz vbn av vvn: (5) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 89
1349 whereas theirs was Ignorantia juris, which excuseth not. whereas theirs was Ignorantia Juris, which excuseth not. cs png32 vbds fw-la fw-la, r-crq vvz xx. (5) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 89
1350 And besides, as they liued in the practise of that worship which we call Idolatry, so they dyed in the same without Repentance: and so their case is not the same with Saint Paules, who saw those his sinnes, And beside, as they lived in the practice of that worship which we call Idolatry, so they died in the same without Repentance: and so their case is not the same with Saint Paul's, who saw those his Sins, cc a-acp, c-acp pns32 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 r-crq pns12 vvb n1, av pns32 vvd p-acp dt d p-acp n1: cc av po32 n1 vbz xx dt d p-acp n1 npg1, r-crq vvd d po31 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 89
1351 and sorrowed for them, and forsooke them: and sorrowed for them, and forsook them: cc vvd p-acp pno32, cc vvd pno32: (5) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 89
1352 but how can Idolaters, liuing and dying so without repentance, be saued? It is answered, that ignorance in point of fact, so conditioned as hath been shewed, doth so excuse à tot• ; but how can Idolaters, living and dying so without Repentance, be saved? It is answered, that ignorance in point of fact, so conditioned as hath been showed, does so excuse à tot•; cc-acp q-crq vmb n2, vvg cc vvg av p-acp n1, vbb vvn? pn31 vbz vvn, cst n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, av vvn p-acp vhz vbn vvn, vdz av vvi fw-fr n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 89
1353 that an Action proceeding thence, though it haue a materiall in conformitie vnto the Law of God, is yet not formally a sinne. that an Actium proceeding thence, though it have a material in conformity unto the Law of God, is yet not formally a sin. cst dt n1 vvg av, cs pn31 vhb dt j-jn p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vbz av xx av-j dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 89
1354 But I doe not so excuse the Idolatry of our fore-fathers, as if it were not in it selfe a Sinne, But I do not so excuse the Idolatry of our Forefathers, as if it were not in it self a Sin, p-acp pns11 vdb xx av vvi dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, c-acp cs pn31 vbdr xx p-acp pn31 n1 dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 89
1355 and that (without repentance) damnable. But yet their Ignorance being such as it was; and that (without Repentance) damnable. But yet their Ignorance being such as it was; cc d (p-acp n1) j. p-acp av po32 n1 vbg d c-acp pn31 vbds; (5) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 89
1356 nourished by Education, Custome, Tradition, the Tyrannie of their leaders, the Fashion of the times, not without some shew also of Piety and Deuotion ; nourished by Education, Custom, Tradition, the Tyranny of their leaders, the Fashion of the times, not without Some show also of Piety and Devotion; vvn p-acp n1, n1, n1, dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, dt vvb pp-f dt n2, xx p-acp d n1 av pp-f n1 cc n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 89
1357 and themselues withall, hauing such slender meanes of better knowledge: and themselves withal, having such slender means of better knowledge: cc px32 av, vhg d j vvz pp-f jc n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 89
1358 though it cannot wholly excuse them from sinne without repentance damnable, yet it much lesseneth and qualifieth the sinfulnesse of their Idolatry ; though it cannot wholly excuse them from sin without Repentance damnable, yet it much lessens and Qualifieth the sinfulness of their Idolatry; cs pn31 vmbx av-jn n1 pno32 p-acp n1 p-acp n1 j, av pn31 av-d vvz cc vvz dt n1 pp-f po32 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 89
1359 arguing that their continuance therein was more from other preiudices, then from a wilfull contempt of Gods holy word and will. And as for their Repentance ; arguing that their Continuance therein was more from other prejudices, then from a wilful contempt of God's holy word and will. And as for their Repentance; vvg cst po32 n1 av vbds dc p-acp j-jn n2, av p-acp dt j n1 pp-f npg1 j n1 cc n1. cc c-acp p-acp po32 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 89
1360 it is as certaine, that as many of them as are saued, did repent of their Idolatries, as it is certaine no Idolater, nor other sinner can bee saued without Repentance. But then, there is a double difference to be obserued, betweene Repentance for Ignorances, and for knowne Sinnes. The one is, that knowne sinnes must be confessed, it is as certain, that as many of them as Are saved, did Repent of their Idolatries, as it is certain no Idolater, nor other sinner can be saved without Repentance. But then, there is a double difference to be observed, between Repentance for Ignorances, and for known Sinnes. The one is, that known Sins must be confessed, pn31 vbz a-acp j, cst p-acp d pp-f pno32 c-acp vbr vvn, vdd vvi pp-f po32 n2, c-acp pn31 vbz j dx n1, ccx j-jn n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1. p-acp av, pc-acp vbz dt j-jn n1 pc-acp vbi vvn, p-acp n1 p-acp n2, cc p-acp vvn zz. dt crd vbz, cst vvn n2 vmb vbi vvn, (5) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 89
1361 and repented of, and pardon asked for them in particular, euery one singly by it selfe, (I meane for the kindes, though not euer for the indiuiduals,) euery kind by it selfe; and repented of, and pardon asked for them in particular, every one singly by it self, (I mean for the Kinds, though not ever for the individuals,) every kind by it self; cc vvd pp-f, cc n1 vvd p-acp pno32 p-acp j, d pi av-j p-acp pn31 n1, (pns11 vvb p-acp dt n2, c-acp xx av p-acp dt n2,) d j p-acp pn31 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 89
1362 at least where God alloweth time and leasure to the Penitent, to call himselfe to a punctuall examination of his life past, At lest where God alloweth time and leisure to the Penitent, to call himself to a punctual examination of his life past, p-acp cs c-crq np1 vvz n1 cc n1 p-acp dt j-jn, pc-acp vvi px31 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1 j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 89
1363 and doth not by sudden death or by some disease that taketh away the vse of reason depriue him of opportunity to doe that: and does not by sudden death or by Some disease that Takes away the use of reason deprive him of opportunity to do that: cc vdz xx p-acp j n1 cc p-acp d n1 cst vvz av dt n1 pp-f n1 vvi pno31 pp-f n1 pc-acp vdi d: (5) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 89
1364 Whereas for Ignorances, it is enough to wrap them vp altogether in a generall and implicite confession, Whereas for Ignorances, it is enough to wrap them up altogether in a general and implicit Confessi, cs p-acp n2, pn31 vbz av-d pc-acp vvi pno32 a-acp av p-acp dt j cc j n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 89
1365 and to craue pardon for them by the lumpe, as Dauid doth in the 19. Psalme, [ Who can vnderstand all his Errours? Lord, cleanse thou mee from my secret sinnes. and to crave pardon for them by the lump, as David does in the 19. Psalm, [ Who can understand all his Errors? Lord, cleanse thou me from my secret Sins. cc pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1, p-acp np1 vdz p-acp dt crd n1, [ r-crq vmb vvi d po31 n2? n1, vvb pns21 pno11 p-acp po11 j-jn n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 89
1366 ] The other difference is, that knowne sinnes are not truely repented of, but where they are forsaken ; ] The other difference is, that known Sins Are not truly repented of, but where they Are forsaken; ] dt j-jn n1 vbz, cst vvn n2 vbr xx av-j vvn pp-f, cc-acp c-crq pns32 vbr vvn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 89
1367 and it is but an hypocriticall semblance of Pennance without the truth of the thing, where is no care, eyther endeauour of reformation. But ignorances may bee faithfully repented of, and yet still continued in. The reason; and it is but an hypocritical semblance of Penance without the truth of the thing, where is no care, either endeavour of Reformation. But ignorances may be faithfully repented of, and yet still continued in. The reason; cc pn31 vbz p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, q-crq vbz dx n1, d n1 pp-f n1. p-acp n2 vmb vbi av-j vvn pp-f, cc av av vvd p-acp. dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 89
1368 because they may be repented of in the generall and in the lumpe, without speciall knowledge that they are sinnes, Because they may be repented of in the general and in the lump, without special knowledge that they Are Sins, c-acp pns32 vmb vbi vvn pp-f p-acp dt j cc p-acp dt n1, p-acp j n1 cst pns32 vbr n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 90
1369 but without such speciall knowledge they cannot be reformed. Some of our forefathers then, might not onely liue in Popish Idolatry, but without such special knowledge they cannot be reformed. some of our Forefathers then, might not only live in Popish Idolatry, cc-acp p-acp d j n1 pns32 vmbx vbi vvn. d pp-f po12 n2 av, vmd xx av-j vvb p-acp j n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 90
1370 but euen dye in an Idolatrous act, breathing out their last with their lips at a Crucifixe, and an Aue. Mary in their thoughts: but even die in an Idolatrous act, breathing out their last with their lips At a Crucifix, and an Aue. Mary in their thoughts: cc-acp av-j vvb p-acp dt j n1, vvg av po32 n1 p-acp po32 n2 p-acp dt n1, cc dt fw-la np1 p-acp po32 n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 90
1371 and yet haue truely repented, (though but in the generall, and in the croude of their vnknowne sinnes,) euen of those very sinnes; and yet have truly repented, (though but in the general, and in the crowd of their unknown Sins,) even of those very Sins; cc av vhi av-j vvn, (cs cc-acp p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp dt vvb pp-f po32 j n2,) av pp-f d j n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 90
1372 and haue at the same instant true Faith in Iesus Christ, and other Graces accompanying saluation. and have At the same instant true Faith in Iesus christ, and other Graces accompanying salvation. cc vhb p-acp dt d j-jn j n1 p-acp np1 np1, cc j-jn n2 vvg n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 90
1373 But why then may not I, will some Popeling say, continue as I am, and yet come to heauen, But why then may not I, will Some Popeling say, continue as I am, and yet come to heaven, cc-acp q-crq av vmb xx pns11, vmb d vvg vvb, vvb c-acp pns11 vbm, cc av vvb p-acp n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 86 Page 90
1374 as well as they continued what they were, and yet went to heauen? If I be an Idolater, it is out of my Errour and Ignorance : as well as they continued what they were, and yet went to heaven? If I be an Idolater, it is out of my Error and Ignorance: c-acp av c-acp pns32 vvd r-crq pns32 vbdr, cc av vvd p-acp n1? cs pns11 vbb dt n1, pn31 vbz av pp-f po11 n1 cc n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 86 Page 90
1375 and if that generall prayer vnto God at the last, to forgiue me all my Ignorances, will serue the turne; and if that general prayer unto God At the last, to forgive me all my Ignorances, will serve the turn; cc cs d j n1 p-acp np1 p-acp dt ord, pc-acp vvi pno11 d po11 n2, vmb vvi dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 86 Page 90
1376 I may runne the same course I doe without danger or feare: I may run the same course I do without danger or Fear: pns11 vmb vvi dt d n1 pns11 vdb p-acp n1 cc n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 86 Page 90
1377 God will bee mercifull to mee for what I doe Ignorantly. ] Not to preclude all possibility of mercy from thee, or from any sinner. God will be merciful to me for what I do Ignorantly. ] Not to preclude all possibility of mercy from thee, or from any sinner. np1 vmb vbi j p-acp pno11 p-acp r-crq pns11 vdb av-j. ] xx pc-acp vvi d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno21, cc p-acp d n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 86 Page 90
1378 Consider yet, there is a great difference betweene their state and thine, betweene thine ignorance and theirs. Consider yet, there is a great difference between their state and thine, between thine ignorance and theirs. np1 av, pc-acp vbz dt j n1 p-acp po32 n1 cc png21, p-acp po21 n1 cc png32. (5) sermon (DIV1) 86 Page 90
1379 They had but a very small enioyance of the light of Gods word, hid from them vnder two bushels for surenesse: They had but a very small enioyance of the Light of God's word, hid from them under two bushels for sureness: pns32 vhd p-acp dt j j n1 pp-f dt j pp-f npg1 n1, vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp crd n2 p-acp n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 86 Page 90
1380 vnder the bushell of a tyrannous Clergy, that if any man should be able to vnderstand the bookes, hee might not haue them; under the bushel of a tyrannous Clergy, that if any man should be able to understand the books, he might not have them; p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, cst cs d n1 vmd vbi j pc-acp vvi dt n2, pns31 vmd xx vhb pno32; (5) sermon (DIV1) 86 Page 90
1381 and vnder the bushell of an vnknowne Tongue, that if any man should chance to get the bookes, he might not vnderstand them. and under the bushel of an unknown Tongue, that if any man should chance to get the books, he might not understand them. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, cst cs d n1 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi dt n2, pns31 vmd xx vvi pno32. (5) sermon (DIV1) 86 Page 90
1382 Whereas to thee, the light is holden forth, and set on a candlesticke; the bookes open; Whereas to thee, the Light is held forth, and Set on a candlestick; the books open; cs p-acp pno21, dt j vbz vvn av, cc vvn p-acp dt n1; dt n2 j; (5) sermon (DIV1) 86 Page 90
1383 the language plaine, legible, and familiar. They had eyes, but saw not: the language plain, legible, and familiar. They had eyes, but saw not: dt n1 j, j, cc j-jn. pns32 vhd n2, p-acp vvd xx: (5) sermon (DIV1) 86 Page 90
1384 because the light was kept from them, and the land was darke about them, as the darkenesse of Egypt. But thou liuest as in a Goshen, where the light encompasseth thee in on all sides; Because the Light was kept from them, and the land was dark about them, as the darkness of Egypt. But thou Livest as in a Goshen, where the Light encompasses thee in on all sides; c-acp dt j vbds vvn p-acp pno32, cc dt n1 vbds j p-acp pno32, c-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. cc-acp pns21 vv2 a-acp p-acp dt np1, c-crq dt j vvz pno21 p-acp p-acp d n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 86 Page 90
1385 where there are burning and shining lamps in euery corner of the land. where there Are burning and shining lamps in every corner of the land. c-crq a-acp vbr vvg cc j-vvg n2 p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 86 Page 90
1386 Yet is thy blindnesse greater, (for who so blind, as he that will not see?) and more inexcusable: because thou shuttest thine eyes against the light, Yet is thy blindness greater, (for who so blind, as he that will not see?) and more inexcusable: Because thou shuttest thine eyes against the Light, av vbz po21 n1 jc, (p-acp r-crq av j, c-acp pns31 cst vmb xx vvi?) cc av-dc j: c-acp pns21 vv2 po21 n2 p-acp dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 86 Page 91
1387 least thou shouldest see and be conuerted, and God should heale thee. Breefly, they wanted the light, thou shunnest it: they liued in darknesse; thou delightest in it: their ignorance was simple ; thine affected and wilfull. lest thou Shouldst see and be converted, and God should heal thee. Briefly, they wanted the Light, thou shunnest it: they lived in darkness; thou delightest in it: their ignorance was simple; thine affected and wilful. cs pns21 vmd2 vvi cc vbb vvn, cc np1 vmd vvi pno21. av-j, pns32 vvd dt n1, pns21 vv2 pn31: pns32 vvd p-acp n1; pns21 vv2 p-acp pn31: po32 n1 vbds j; po21 vvn cc j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 86 Page 91
1388 And therefore although wee doubt not, but that the times of their ignorance God winked at: And Therefore although we doubt not, but that the times of their ignorance God winked At: cc av cs pns12 vvb xx, cc-acp cst dt n2 pp-f po32 n1 np1 vvn p-acp: (5) sermon (DIV1) 86 Page 91
1389 yet thou hast no warrant to presume, that God will also in these times winke at thee, who rejectest the counsell of God against thine owne soule, yet thou hast no warrant to presume, that God will also in these times wink At thee, who rejectest the counsel of God against thine own soul, av pns21 vh2 dx n1 pc-acp vvi, cst np1 vmb av p-acp d n2 vvi p-acp pno21, r-crq vv2 dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po21 d n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 86 Page 91
1390 and for want of loue and affection to the truth art justly giuen ouer to strong delusions, to belieue fables, and to put thy confidence in things that are lyes. So much for that matter. and for want of love and affection to the truth art justly given over to strong delusions, to believe fables, and to put thy confidence in things that Are lies. So much for that matter. cc p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 n1 av-j vvn a-acp p-acp j n2, pc-acp vvi n2, cc pc-acp vvi po21 n1 p-acp n2 cst vbr vvz. av av-d c-acp cst n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 86 Page 91
1391 Secondly, here is a needfull admonition for vs all, not to flatter our selues for our ignorance of those things, that concerne vs in our generall or particular Callings; Secondly, Here is a needful admonition for us all, not to flatter our selves for our ignorance of those things, that concern us in our general or particular Callings; ord, av vbz dt j n1 p-acp pno12 d, xx pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp po12 n1 pp-f d n2, cst vvb pno12 p-acp po12 j cc j n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 91
1392 as if for that ignorance our reckoning should be easier at the day gf Iudgement. Ignorance indeed excuseth sometimes, sometimes lesseneth a fault: as if for that ignorance our reckoning should be Easier At the day gf Judgement. Ignorance indeed excuseth sometime, sometime lessens a fault: c-acp cs p-acp d n1 po12 n-vvg vmd vbi jc p-acp dt n1 j-jn n1. n1 av vvz av, av vvz dt n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 91
1393 but yet not all ignorance all faults; not wilfull and affected ignorance any fault. but yet not all ignorance all Faults; not wilful and affected ignorance any fault. cc-acp av xx d n1 d n2; xx j cc j-vvn n1 d n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 91
1394 Nay it is so farre from doing that, that on the contrary it maketh the offence much more grieuous, Nay it is so Far from doing that, that on the contrary it makes the offence much more grievous, uh-x pn31 vbz av av-j p-acp vdg d, cst p-acp dt n-jn pn31 vvz dt n1 av-d av-dc j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 91
1395 and the offender much more inexcusable. A heedlesse seruant, that neither knoweth, nor doth his Masters will, deserueth some stripes. and the offender much more inexcusable. A heedless servant, that neither Knoweth, nor does his Masters will, deserves Some stripes. cc dt n1 av-d av-dc j. dt j n1, cst d vvz, ccx vdz po31 ng1 n1, vvz d n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 91
1396 A stubborne seruant, that knoweth it, and yet tra•gresseth it, deserueth more stripes. A stubborn servant, that Knoweth it, and yet tra•gresseth it, deserves more stripes. dt j n1, cst vvz pn31, cc av vvz pn31, vvz dc n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 91
1397 But worse then them both is that vngracious seruant, who fearing his Master will appoint him something hee had rather let alone, keepeth himselfe out of the way before hand, But Worse then them both is that ungracious servant, who fearing his Master will appoint him something he had rather let alone, Keepeth himself out of the Way before hand, p-acp jc cs pno32 av-d vbz cst j n1, r-crq vvg po31 n1 vmb vvi pno31 pi pns31 vhd av-c vvb av-j, vvz px31 av pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 91
1398 and •ieheth in a co•ner out of sight, of purpose that he may not know his Masters will; and •ieheth in a co•ner out of sighed, of purpose that he may not know his Masters will; cc vvz p-acp dt n1 av pp-f n1, pp-f n1 cst pns31 vmb xx vvi po31 n2 vmb; (5) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 91
1399 that so he may after stand vpon it when he is chidden, and say Hee knew it not : that so he may After stand upon it when he is chidden, and say He knew it not: cst av pns31 vmb p-acp vvi p-acp pn31 c-crq pns31 vbz vvn, cc vvi pns31 vvd pn31 xx: (5) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 91
1400 such an vntoward seruant deserueth yet more stripes. such an untoward servant deserves yet more stripes. d dt j n1 vvz av dc n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 91
1401 Would the spirit of God, thinke you, in the Scripture so often call vpon vs to get the knowledge of Gods will, and to increase therein; Would the Spirit of God, think you, in the Scripture so often call upon us to get the knowledge of God's will, and to increase therein; vmd dt n1 pp-f np1, vvb pn22, p-acp dt n1 av av vvb p-acp pno12 p-acp vvb dt n1 pp-f n2 vmb, cc p-acp vvb av; (5) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 91
1402 or would he commence his suite against a land, and enter his action against the people thereof, for want of such knowledge: or would he commence his suit against a land, and enter his actium against the people thereof, for want of such knowledge: cc vmd pns31 vvb po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, cc vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 av, p-acp n1 pp-f d n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 91
1403 if ignorance were better or safer? Oh it is a fearefull thing for a man to shunne instruction, if ignorance were better or safer? O it is a fearful thing for a man to shun instruction, cs n1 vbdr av-jc cc av-jc? uh pn31 vbz dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp vvb n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 92
1404 and to say he desireth net the knowledge of God. Noluerunt i•telligere, vt bene agerent. and to say he Desires net the knowledge of God. Noluerunt i•telligere, vt bene agerent. cc pc-acp vvi pns31 vvz n1 dt n1 pp-f np1. fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 92
1405 When men are once come to that passe, that they will not vnderstand, nor seeke after God; When men Are once come to that pass, that they will not understand, nor seek After God; c-crq n2 vbr a-acp vvn p-acp d n1, cst pns32 vmb xx vvi, ccx vvi p-acp np1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 92
1406 when they hate the light, because they take pleasure in the workes of darkenes ; when they hate the Light, Because they take pleasure in the works of darkness; c-crq pns32 vvb dt n1, c-acp pns32 vvb n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 92
1407 when they are afraide to know too much, least their hearts should condemne them for not doing thereafter; when they Are afraid to know too much, lest their hearts should condemn them for not doing thereafter; c-crq pns32 vbr j p-acp vvb av av-d, cs po32 n2 vmd vvi pno32 p-acp xx vdg av; (5) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 92
1408 when like the deafe adder they stoppe their eares against the voyce of the charmer, when like the deaf adder they stop their ears against the voice of the charmer, c-crq av-j dt j n1 pns32 vvi po32 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 92
1409 for feare they should be charmed by the power of that voice out of their crooked and serp•ntine courses; for Fear they should be charmed by the power of that voice out of their crooked and serp•ntine courses; p-acp n1 pns32 vmd vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 av pp-f po32 j cc j n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 92
1410 when they are so resolued to take freedome to sinne, that they chuse to be still ignorant, rather then hazard the forgoing of any part of that freedome: when they Are so resolved to take freedom to sin, that they choose to be still ignorant, rather then hazard the foregoing of any part of that freedom: c-crq pns32 vbr av vvn pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp n1, cst pns32 vvb pc-acp vbi j j, av-c cs vvi dt vvg pp-f d n1 pp-f d n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 92
1411 what doe they, but euen runne on blindfold into Hell? and through inner, poast along vnto vtter darkenesse, where shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth? Frustrà sibi de ignorantia blandiuntur, saith Saint Bernard, Qui vt liberius peccent, libenter ignorant. what do they, but even run on blindfold into Hell? and through inner, post along unto utter darkness, where shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth? Frustrà sibi de ignorantia blandiuntur, Says Saint Bernard, Qui vt Liberius peccent, Libenter ignorant. r-crq vdb pns32, cc-acp av-j vvn p-acp j p-acp n1? cc p-acp j, vvb a-acp p-acp j n1, c-crq vmb vbi vvg cc vvg pp-f n2? fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, vvz n1 np1, fw-la fw-la fw-la n1, vvb j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 92
1412 Saint Paul so speaketh of such men, as if their case were desperate; [ If any man be ignorant, let him be ignorant ] as who say; Saint Paul so speaks of such men, as if their case were desperate; [ If any man be ignorant, let him be ignorant ] as who say; n1 np1 av vvz pp-f d n2, c-acp cs po32 n1 vbdr j; [ cs d n1 vbb j, vvb pno31 vbi j ] c-acp r-crq vvb; (5) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 92
1413 if he will needes be wilfull, at his perill be it. if he will needs be wilful, At his peril be it. cs pns31 vmb av vbi j, p-acp po31 n1 vbi pn31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 92
1414 But as many as desire to walke in the feare of God with vpright and sincere hearts, let them thirst after the knowledge of God and his will, But as many as desire to walk in the Fear of God with upright and sincere hearts, let them thirst After the knowledge of God and his will, cc-acp c-acp d c-acp vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp av-j cc j n2, vvb pno32 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cc po31 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 92
1415 as the Hart after the riuers of waters; let them cry after knowledge and lift vp their voyces for vnderstanding; as the Heart After the Rivers of waters; let them cry After knowledge and lift up their voices for understanding; c-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2; vvb pno32 vvb p-acp n1 cc vvb a-acp po32 n2 p-acp n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 92
1416 let them seeke it as siluer, and dig for it as for hid treasures; let them seek it as silver, and dig for it as for hid treasures; vvb pno32 vvi pn31 p-acp n1, cc vvb p-acp pn31 p-acp p-acp j-vvn n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 92
1417 let their feete tread often in Gods courts, and euen weare the thresholds of his house; let their feet tread often in God's Courts, and even wear the thresholds of his house; vvb po32 n2 vvb av p-acp npg1 n2, cc j vvb dt n2 pp-f po31 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 92
1418 let them delight in his holy ordinances, and reioyce in the light of his word, depending vpon the ministery thereof with vnsatisfied eares, let them delight in his holy ordinances, and rejoice in the Light of his word, depending upon the Ministry thereof with unsatisfied ears, vvb pno32 vvi p-acp po31 j n2, cc vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, vvg p-acp dt n1 av p-acp j-vvn n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 92
1419 and vnwearied attention, and feeding thereon with vncloyed appetites: and unwearied attention, and feeding thereon with uncloyed appetites: cc j n1, cc vvg av p-acp j n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 92
1420 that so they may see, and heare, and learne, and vnderstand, and belieue, and obey, and increase in wisedome and in grace and in fauour with God and all good men. that so they may see, and hear, and Learn, and understand, and believe, and obey, and increase in Wisdom and in grace and in favour with God and all good men. cst av pns32 vmb vvi, cc vvb, cc vvi, cc vvb, cc vvb, cc vvi, cc vvb p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1 p-acp np1 cc d j n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 92
1421 But then in the third place consider, that if all ignorance will not excuse an offender, (though some doe:) how canst thou hope to finde any colour of excuse or extenuation, that sinnest wilfully with knowledge, But then in the third place Consider, that if all ignorance will not excuse an offender, (though Some doe:) how Canst thou hope to find any colour of excuse or extenuation, that Sinnest wilfully with knowledge, cc-acp av p-acp dt ord n1 vvi, cst cs d n1 vmb xx vvi dt n1, (cs d n1:) q-crq vm2 pns21 vvi pc-acp vvi d n1 pp-f vvb cc n1, cst vv2 av-j p-acp n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 93
1422 and against the light of thine owne Conscience? The least sinne thus committed is in some degree a Presumptuous sinne, and carryeth with it a contempt of God: and against the Light of thine own Conscience? The least sin thus committed is in Some degree a Presumptuous sin, and Carrieth with it a contempt of God: cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 d n1? dt ds n1 av vvn vbz p-acp d n1 dt j n1, cc vvz p-acp pn31 dt n1 pp-f np1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 93
1423 and in that regard is greater, then any sinne of Ignorance. To him that knoweth to doe good; and in that regard is greater, then any sin of Ignorance. To him that Knoweth to do good; cc p-acp d n1 vbz jc, cs d n1 pp-f n1. p-acp pno31 cst vvz pc-acp vdi j; (5) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 93
1424 and doth it not, to him it is a sinne, saith St. Iames: Sinne beyond all plea of excuse. and does it not, to him it is a sin, Says Saint James: Sin beyond all plea of excuse. cc vdz pn31 xx, p-acp pno31 pn31 vbz dt n1, vvz n1 np1: n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 93
1425 Saint Paul, though he were a Persecutor of the Truth, a Blasphemer of the Lord, and injurious to the Brethren; Saint Paul, though he were a Persecutor of the Truth, a Blasphemer of the Lord, and injurious to the Brothers; n1 np1, c-acp pns31 vbdr dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc j p-acp dt n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 93
1426 yet hee obtained Mercy, because he did all that ignorantly. His bare ignorance was not enough to justifie him: yet he obtained Mercy, Because he did all that ignorantly. His bore ignorance was not enough to justify him: av pns31 vvd n1, c-acp pns31 vdd d cst av-j. po31 j n1 vbds xx av-d p-acp vvb pno31: (5) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 93
1427 but he stood need of Gods mercy, or else hee had perished in those sinnes for all his ignorance. but he stood need of God's mercy, or Else he had perished in those Sins for all his ignorance. cc-acp pns31 vvd n1 pp-f npg1 n1, cc av pns31 vhd vvn p-acp d n2 p-acp d po31 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 93
1428 But yet who can tell, whether euer hee should haue found that mercy, if he had don the same things and not in ignorance? Ignorance then, But yet who can tell, whither ever he should have found that mercy, if he had dONE the same things and not in ignorance? Ignorance then, p-acp av q-crq vmb vvi, cs av pns31 vmd vhi vvn d n1, cs pns31 vhd vdn dt d n2 cc xx p-acp n1? n1 av, (5) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 93
1429 though it doe not deserue pardon, yet it often findeth it: because it is not joyned with open contempt of him, that is able to pardon. though it do not deserve pardon, yet it often finds it: Because it is not joined with open contempt of him, that is able to pardon. cs pn31 vdb xx vvi vvi, av pn31 av vvz pn31: c-acp pn31 vbz xx vvn p-acp j n1 pp-f pno31, cst vbz j pc-acp vvi. (5) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 93
1430 But hee that sinneth against knowledge, doth Ponere obicem, (if you will allow the phrase, and it may be allowed in this sence:) hee doth not onely prouoke the Iustice of God by his sinne (as euery other sinner doth,) but he doth also dambe vp the Mercy of God by his contempt, But he that Sinneth against knowledge, does Ponere obicem, (if you will allow the phrase, and it may be allowed in this sense:) he does not only provoke the justice of God by his sin (as every other sinner does,) but he does also dambe up the Mercy of God by his contempt, p-acp pns31 cst vvz p-acp n1, vdz fw-la fw-la, (cs pn22 vmb vvi dt n1, cc pn31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp d n1:) pns31 vdz xx av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n1 (c-acp d j-jn n1 vdz,) cc-acp pns31 vdz av vvi a-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 93
1431 and doth his part to shut himselfe out for euer from all possibility of pardon; vnlesse the boundlesse ouer-flowing mercy of God come in vpon him with a strong tide, and does his part to shut himself out for ever from all possibility of pardon; unless the boundless overflowing mercy of God come in upon him with a strong tide, cc vdz po31 n1 p-acp vvn px31 av p-acp av p-acp d n1 pp-f n1; cs dt j j-vvg n1 pp-f np1 vvn p-acp p-acp pno31 p-acp dt j vvn, (5) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 93
1432 and with an vnresisted current breake it selfe a passage through. Doe this then, my beloued Brethren. and with an unresisted current break it self a passage through. Do this then, my Beloved Brothers. cc p-acp dt j j vvi pn31 n1 dt n1 a-acp. vdb d av, po11 j-vvn n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 93
1433 Labour to get knowledge, labour to increase your knowledge, labour to abound in knowledge: but beware you rest not in your knowledge. Labour to get knowledge, labour to increase your knowledge, labour to abound in knowledge: but beware you rest not in your knowledge. n1 p-acp vvb n1, n1 p-acp vvb po22 n1, n1 p-acp vvb p-acp n1: cc-acp vvb pn22 vvb xx p-acp po22 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 93
1434 Rather giue all diligence, to adde to your knowledge Temperance, and Patience, and Godlinesse, and brotherly kindnesse, and Charity, and other good graces. Rather give all diligence, to add to your knowledge Temperance, and Patience, and Godliness, and brotherly kindness, and Charity, and other good graces. np1 vvb d n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp po22 n1 n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc av-j n1, cc n1, cc j-jn j n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 93
1435 Without these, your knowledge is vnprofitable ; nay, damnable. Qui apponit scientiam, apponit dolorem, is true in this sence also. Without these, your knowledge is unprofitable; nay, damnable. Qui apponit scientiam, apponit dolorem, is true in this sense also. p-acp d, po22 n1 vbz j-u; uh-x, j. fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la, vbz j p-acp d n1 av. (5) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 93
1436 Hee that increaseth knowledge, vnlesse his care of Obedience rise in some good proportion with it, doth but lay more roddes in steepe for his owne backe, He that increases knowledge, unless his care of obedience rise in Some good proportion with it, does but lay more rods in steep for his own back, pns31 cst vvz n1, cs po31 n1 pp-f n1 vvb p-acp d j n1 p-acp pn31, vdz p-acp vvi dc n2 p-acp j c-acp po31 d n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 94
1437 and increase the number of his stripes, and adde to the waight and measure of his owne most just condemnation. Know this, that although Integritie of heart may stand with some ignorances, as Abimelech here pleadeth it, and God alloweth it: and increase the number of his stripes, and add to the weight and measure of his own most just condemnation. Know this, that although Integrity of heart may stand with Some ignorances, as Abimelech Here pleads it, and God alloweth it: cc vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, cc vvi p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 d av-ds j n1. vvb d, cst cs n1 pp-f n1 vmb vvi p-acp d n2, p-acp np1 av vvz pn31, cc np1 vvz pn31: (5) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 94
1438 yet that mans heart is deuoyd of all singlenesse and sincerity, who alloweth himselfe in any course hee knoweth to be sinfull, yet that men heart is devoid of all singleness and sincerity, who alloweth himself in any course he Knoweth to be sinful, av cst ng1 n1 vbz j pp-f d n1 cc n1, r-crq vvz px31 p-acp d n1 pns31 vvz pc-acp vbi j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 94
1439 or taketh this liberty to himselfe, to continue and persist in any knowne vngodlinesse. And thus much for our second Obseruation. or Takes this liberty to himself, to continue and persist in any known ungodliness. And thus much for our second Observation. cc vvz d n1 p-acp px31, pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp d j-vvn n1. cc av av-d c-acp po12 ord n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 94
1440 I adde but a Third: and that taken from the very thing which Abimelech here pleadeth, viz. the integritie of his heart; I add but a Third: and that taken from the very thing which Abimelech Here pleads, viz. the integrity of his heart; pns11 vvb p-acp dt ord: cc d vvn p-acp dt j n1 r-crq np1 av vvz, n1 dt n1 pp-f po31 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 94
1441 considered together with his present personall state and condition. I dare not say, he was a Cast-away : considered together with his present personal state and condition. I Dare not say, he was a Castaway: vvn av p-acp po31 j j n1 cc n1. pns11 vvb xx vvi, pns31 vbds dt n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 94
1442 for what knoweth any man, how God might after this time, and even from these beginnings, deale with him in the riches of his mercy? But at the time, for what Knoweth any man, how God might After this time, and even from these beginnings, deal with him in the riches of his mercy? But At the time, p-acp r-crq vvz d n1, c-crq np1 vmd p-acp d n1, cc av p-acp d n2, vvb p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1? p-acp p-acp dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 94
1443 when the things storyed in this chapter were done, Abimelech doubtlesse was an vnbelieuer, a stra•ger to the covenant of God made with Abraham, and so in the state of a carnall and meere naturall man, when the things storied in this chapter were done, Abimelech doubtless was an unbeliever, a stra•ger to the Covenant of God made with Abraham, and so in the state of a carnal and mere natural man, c-crq dt n2 vvn p-acp d n1 vbdr vdn, np1 av-j vbds dt n1, dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp np1, cc av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j cc j j n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 94
1444 And yet both he pleadeth, and God approueth, the innocency and integrity of his heart in this busines, [ Yea I know that thou diddest this in the integritie of thine heart. And yet both he pleads, and God approveth, the innocency and integrity of his heart in this business, [ Yea I know that thou didst this in the integrity of thine heart. cc av av-d pns31 vvz, cc np1 vvz, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp d n1, [ uh pns11 vvb cst pns21 vdd2 d p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 94
1445 ] Note hence, That in an vnbelieuer and Naturall man, and therefore also in a wicked person and a Cast-away, (for as to the present state, the Vnregenerate and the Reprobate, are equally capable and equally incapable of good things;) there may be truth and singlenesse, and integritie of heart in some particular Actions. ] Note hence, That in an unbeliever and Natural man, and Therefore also in a wicked person and a Castaway, (for as to the present state, the Unregenerate and the Reprobate, Are equally capable and equally incapable of good things;) there may be truth and singleness, and integrity of heart in Some particular Actions. ] zz av, cst p-acp dt n1 cc j n1, cc av av p-acp dt j n1 cc dt n1, (c-acp c-acp p-acp dt j n1, dt j cc dt j-jn, vbr av-j j cc av-jn j pp-f j n2;) pc-acp vmb vbi n1 cc n1, cc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d j n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 94
1446 We vse to te•ch, and that truely, according to the plaine euidence of Scripture, and the judgement of the ancient Fathers, against the contrary tenet of the later Church of Rome ; We use to te•ch, and that truly, according to the plain evidence of Scripture, and the judgement of the ancient Father's, against the contrary tenet of the later Church of Rome; pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi, cc cst av-j, vvg p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt j n2, p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt jc n1 pp-f np1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 90 Page 94
1447 that all the workes of vnbeleiuers and naturall men, are not onely stained with sinne, (for so are the best workes of the Faithfull too;) bu• also are really and truly •innes: that all the works of unbelievers and natural men, Are not only stained with sin, (for so Are the best works of the Faithful too;) bu• also Are really and truly •innes: cst d dt n2 pp-f n2 cc j n2, vbr xx av-j vvn p-acp n1, (c-acp av vbr dt js n2 pp-f dt j av;) n1 av vbr av-j cc av-j vvz: (5) sermon (DIV1) 90 Page 95
1448 both in their owne Nature, because they spring from a corrupt fountaine, for That which is borne of the flesh is flesh, and it is impossible that a corrupt tree should bring forth good fruite ; both in their own Nature, Because they spring from a corrupt fountain, for That which is born of the Flesh is Flesh, and it is impossible that a corrupt tree should bring forth good fruit; d p-acp po32 d n1, c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp dt j n1, c-acp cst r-crq vbz vvn pp-f dt n1 vbz n1, cc pn31 vbz j cst dt j n1 vmd vvi av j n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 90 Page 95
1449 and also in Gods estimation, because he beholdeth them as out of Christ in and through whom alone he is well pleased. and also in God's estimation, Because he beholdeth them as out of christ in and through whom alone he is well pleased. cc av p-acp npg1 n1, c-acp pns31 vvz pno32 a-acp av pp-f np1 p-acp cc p-acp ro-crq av-j pns31 vbz av vvn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 90 Page 95
1450 St. Augustines judgement concerning such mens workes is well knowne, who pronounceth of the best of them, that they are but splendida peccata, glorious sinnes: Saint Augustine's judgement Concerning such men's works is well known, who pronounceth of the best of them, that they Are but splendida Peccata, glorious Sins: n1 njp2 n1 vvg d ng2 n2 vbz av vvn, r-crq vvz pp-f dt js pp-f pno32, cst pns32 vbr p-acp fw-la n1, j n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 90 Page 95
1451 and the best of them are indeed no better. and the best of them Are indeed no better. cc dt js pp-f pno32 vbr av dx j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 90 Page 95
1452 We may not say therefore, that there was in Abimelechs heart, as nor in the heart any of man, a Legall integrity, as if his person, We may not say Therefore, that there was in Abimelechs heart, as nor in the heart any of man, a Legal integrity, as if his person, pns12 vmb xx vvi av, cst a-acp vbds p-acp n2 n1, c-acp ccx p-acp dt n1 d pp-f n1, dt j n1, c-acp cs po31 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 90 Page 95
1453 or any of his actions were innocent, and free from sinne, in that perfection which the Law requireth. or any of his actions were innocent, and free from sin, in that perfection which the Law requires. cc d pp-f po31 n2 vbdr j-jn, cc j p-acp n1, p-acp cst n1 r-crq dt n1 vvz. (5) sermon (DIV1) 90 Page 95
1454 Neither yet can we say, there was in his heart, as nor in the heart of any vnbelieuer, an Euangelicall integritie ; Neither yet can we say, there was in his heart, as nor in the heart of any unbeliever, an Evangelical integrity; av-d av vmb pns12 vvi, pc-acp vbds p-acp po31 n1, c-acp ccx p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, dt np1 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 90 Page 95
1455 as if his person were accepted, and for the persons sake all or any of his actions approued with God, accepting them as perfect, through the supply of the abundant perfections of Christ then to come. as if his person were accepted, and for the Persons sake all or any of his actions approved with God, accepting them as perfect, through the supply of the abundant perfections of christ then to come. c-acp cs po31 n1 vbdr vvn, cc p-acp dt ng1 n1 d cc d pp-f po31 n2 vvn p-acp np1, vvg pno32 p-acp j, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n2 pp-f np1 av pc-acp vvi. (5) sermon (DIV1) 90 Page 95
1456 That first and Legall integrity, supposeth the righteousnesse of workes, which no man hath; this latter and Euangelicall integrity, the righteousnes of Faith, which no vnbelieuer hath: That First and Legal integrity, Supposeth the righteousness of works, which no man hath; this latter and Evangelical integrity, the righteousness of Faith, which no unbeliever hath: cst ord cc j n1, vvz dt n1 pp-f n2, r-crq av-dx n1 vhz; d d cc np1 n1, dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq av-dx n1 vhz: (5) sermon (DIV1) 90 Page 95
1457 no mans heart being, either Legally perfect, that is in Adam ; no men heart being, either Legally perfect, that is in Adam; av-dx ng1 n1 vbg, av-d av-j j, cst vbz p-acp np1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 90 Page 95
1458 or Euangelically perfect, that is out of Christ. But there is a third kinde of integritie of heart, inferiour to both these, which God here acknowledgeth in Abimelech ; or Evangelically perfect, that is out of christ. But there is a third kind of integrity of heart, inferior to both these, which God Here acknowledgeth in Abimelech; cc av-j j, cst vbz av pp-f np1. p-acp pc-acp vbz dt ord j pp-f n1 pp-f n1, j-jn p-acp d d, r-crq np1 av vvz p-acp np1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 90 Page 95
1459 and of which onely we affirme, that it may be found in an vnbeleiuer, and a Reprobate : and of which only we affirm, that it may be found in an unbeliever, and a Reprobate: cc pp-f r-crq av-j pns12 vvb, cst pn31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, cc dt j-jn: (5) sermon (DIV1) 90 Page 95
1460 and that is, a Naturall or Morall integrity; and that is, a Natural or Moral integrity; cc cst vbz, dt j cc j n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 90 Page 95
1461 when the heart of a meere naturall man is carefull to follow the direction and guidance of right reason, according to that light (of Nature, or Reuelation, ) which is in him, without hollownes, halting, and hypocrisie. when the heart of a mere natural man is careful to follow the direction and guidance of right reason, according to that Light (of Nature, or Revelation,) which is in him, without hollowness, halting, and hypocrisy. c-crq dt n1 pp-f dt j j n1 vbz j pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f j-jn n1, vvg p-acp d n1 (pp-f n1, cc n1,) r-crq vbz p-acp pno31, p-acp n1, vvg, cc n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 90 Page 95
1462 Rectus vsus Naturalium we might well call it: the terme were fit enough to expresse it; Rectus vsus Naturalium we might well call it: the term were fit enough to express it; np1 fw-la np1 pns12 vmd av vvi pn31: dt n1 vbdr j av-d pc-acp vvi pn31; (5) sermon (DIV1) 90 Page 95
1463 had not the Papists and some other Sectaries, by sowring it with the leauen of their Pelagianisme, rendred it suspitious. had not the Papists and Some other Sectaries, by souring it with the leaven of their Pelagianism, rendered it suspicious. vhd xx dt njp2 cc d j-jn n2, p-acp vvg pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 np1, vvd pn31 j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 90 Page 95
1464 The Philosophers and learned among the Heathen, by that which they call a good Conscience, vnderstand no other thing, The Philosophers and learned among the Heathen, by that which they call a good Conscience, understand no other thing, dt n2 cc j p-acp dt j-jn, p-acp d r-crq pns32 vvb dt j n1, vvb dx j-jn n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 90 Page 96
1465 then this very Integritie whereof we now speake. Not that an Vnbeleiuer can haue a good Conscience, taken in strict proprietie of Truth, and in a spirituall sence. then this very Integrity whereof we now speak. Not that an Unbeliever can have a good Conscience, taken in strict propriety of Truth, and in a spiritual sense. cs d j n1 c-crq pns12 av vvi. xx d dt n1 vmb vhi dt j n1, vvn p-acp j n1 pp-f n1, cc p-acp dt j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 90 Page 96
1466 For the whole man being corrupted through the fall of Adam, the Consc•ence also is wrapped in the common pollution: For the Whole man being corrupted through the fallen of Adam, the Consc•ence also is wrapped in the Common pollution: p-acp dt j-jn n1 vbg vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, dt av av vbz vvn p-acp dt j n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 90 Page 96
1467 so that to them that are defiled and vnbelieuing nothing is pure, but euen their mind and Conscience is defiled, as speaketh St. Paul, Tit. 1. and being so defiled, can neuer be made good, till their hearts bee sprinkled from that pollution, by the blood of Christ, who through the eternall spirit offered himselfe without spot to God, and till the Conscience be purged by the same blood from dead workes to serue the liuing God, as speaketh the same Apostle, Heb. 9. and 10. But yet a Good Conscience in that sence as they meant it, a Conscience morally good, many of them had; so that to them that Are defiled and unbelieving nothing is pure, but even their mind and Conscience is defiled, as speaks Saint Paul, Tit. 1. and being so defiled, can never be made good, till their hearts be sprinkled from that pollution, by the blood of christ, who through the Eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God, and till the Conscience be purged by the same blood from dead works to serve the living God, as speaks the same Apostle, Hebrew 9. and 10. But yet a Good Conscience in that sense as they meant it, a Conscience morally good, many of them had; av cst p-acp pno32 cst vbr vvn cc vvg pix vbz j, cc-acp av-j po32 n1 cc n1 vbz vvn, c-acp vvz n1 np1, np1 crd cc vbg av vvn, vmb av-x vbi vvn j, c-acp po32 n2 vbb vvn p-acp d n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq p-acp dt j n1 vvd px31 p-acp n1 p-acp np1, cc c-acp dt n1 vbb vvn p-acp dt d n1 p-acp j n2 pc-acp vvi dt j-vvg np1, c-acp vvz dt d n1, np1 crd cc crd p-acp av dt j n1 p-acp d n1 c-acp pns32 vvd pn31, dt n1 av-j j, d pp-f pno32 vhd; (5) sermon (DIV1) 90 Page 96
1468 who neuer had Faith in CHRIST, nor so much as the least inckling of the Doctrine of Saluation. who never had Faith in CHRIST, nor so much as the least inkling of the Doctrine of Salvation. r-crq av-x vhd n1 p-acp np1, ccx av av-d c-acp dt ds n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 91 Page 96
1469 By which Not hauing the Law, they were a law vnto themselues; doing by nature many of the things contained in the Law ; By which Not having the Law, they were a law unto themselves; doing by nature many of the things contained in the Law; p-acp r-crq xx vhg dt n1, pns32 vbdr dt n1 p-acp px32; vdg p-acp n1 d pp-f dt n2 vvn p-acp dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 91 Page 96
1470 and chusing rather to vndergoe the greatest miseries, as shame, torment, exile, yea death it selfe, and choosing rather to undergo the greatest misery's, as shame, torment, exile, yea death it self, cc vvg av-c pc-acp vvi dt js n2, c-acp n1, n1, n1, uh n1 pn31 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 91 Page 96
1471 or any thing that could befall them, then wilfully to transgresse those rules, and notions, and dictates of piety and equity, which the God of nature had imprinted in their consciences. or any thing that could befall them, then wilfully to transgress those rules, and notions, and dictates of piety and equity, which the God of nature had imprinted in their Consciences. cc d n1 cst vmd vvi pno32, av av-j pc-acp vvi d vvz, cc n2, cc vvz pp-f n1 cc n1, r-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vhd vvn p-acp po32 n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 91 Page 96
1472 Could Heathen men and vnbelieuers haue taken so much comfort in the testimony of an excusing Conscience, Could Heathen men and unbelievers have taken so much Comfort in the testimony of an excusing Conscience, vmd j-jn n2 cc n2 vhb vvn av d vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt vvg n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 91 Page 96
1473 as it appeareth many of them did; as it appears many of them did; c-acp pn31 vvz d pp-f pno32 vdd; (5) sermon (DIV1) 91 Page 96
1474 if such a Conscience were not in the kind, (that is Morally) Good ? Or how else could Saint Paul haue made that protestation hee did in the Councell [ Men & Brethren, I haue liued in all good Conscience before God vntill this day. if such a Conscience were not in the kind, (that is Morally) Good? Or how Else could Saint Paul have made that protestation he did in the Council [ Men & Brothers, I have lived in all good Conscience before God until this day. cs d dt n1 vbdr xx p-acp dt n1, (cst vbz av-j) j? cc q-crq av vmd n1 np1 vhb vvn d n1 pns31 vdd p-acp dt n1 [ n2 cc n2, pns11 vhb vvn p-acp d j n1 p-acp np1 c-acp d n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 91 Page 96
1475 ] At least, if he meant to include, as some of the learned conceiue he did, the whole time of his life, ] At least, if he meant to include, as Some of the learned conceive he did, the Whole time of his life, ] p-acp ds, cs pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi, c-acp d pp-f dt j vvi pns31 vdd, dt j-jn n1 pp-f po31 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 91 Page 96
1476 as well before his Conuersion, as after? Balaam was but a c•rsed Hypocrite, and therefore it was but a copy of his countenance, as well before his Conversion, as After? balaam was but a c•rsed Hypocrite, and Therefore it was but a copy of his countenance, c-acp av p-acp po31 n1, c-acp a-acp? np1 vbds p-acp dt j-vvn n1, cc av pn31 vbds p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 91 Page 96
1477 and no bet•er, (for his heart euen then hankered after the wages of vnrighteousnesse, ) when he looked asquint vpon Balaks liberall offer, with this answere, If Balak would giue me his house full of Gold and siluer, I cannot goe beyond the word of the Lord my God, to doe lesse or more. and no bet•er, (for his heart even then hankered After the wages of unrighteousness,) when he looked asquint upon Balaks liberal offer, with this answer, If Balak would give me his house full of Gold and silver, I cannot go beyond the word of the Lord my God, to do less or more. cc dx n1, (c-acp po31 n1 av av j-vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1-u,) c-crq pns31 vvd av p-acp vvz j n1, p-acp d n1, cs np1 vmd vvi pno11 po31 n1 j pp-f n1 cc n1, pns11 vmbx vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 po11 np1, pc-acp vdi av-dc cc av-dc. (5) sermon (DIV1) 91 Page 97
1478 But I assure my selfe, many thousands of vnbelieuers in the world, free from his hypocrisie would not for ten times as much as he there spake of, haue gone beyond the Rules of the Law of Nature written in their hearts, to haue done eyther lesse or more. But I assure my self, many thousands of unbelievers in the world, free from his hypocrisy would not for ten times as much as he there spoke of, have gone beyond the Rules of the Law of Nature written in their hearts, to have done either less or more. cc-acp pns11 vvb po11 n1, d crd pp-f n2 p-acp dt n1, j p-acp po31 n1 vmd xx p-acp crd n2 c-acp d c-acp pns31 a-acp vvd pp-f, vhb vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp po32 n2, pc-acp vhi vdn d dc cc av-dc. (5) sermon (DIV1) 91 Page 97
1479 Abimelech seemeth to be so affected; Abimelech seems to be so affected; np1 vvz pc-acp vbi av vvn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 91 Page 97
1480 at least, in this particular action and passage with Abraham: wherein God thus approueth his integrity, [ Yea I know that thou diddest this in the integrity of thy heart. At least, in this particular actium and passage with Abraham: wherein God thus approveth his integrity, [ Yea I know that thou didst this in the integrity of thy heart. p-acp ds, p-acp d j n1 cc n1 p-acp np1: c-crq np1 av vvz po31 n1, [ uh pns11 vvb cst pns21 vdd2 d p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 91 Page 97
1481 The Reason of which morall integrity in men vnregenerate and meerely Naturall, is that Imperium Rationis, that power of naturall conscience and Reason, which it hath and exerciseth ouer the whole man: The Reason of which moral integrity in men unregenerate and merely Natural, is that Imperium Rationis, that power of natural conscience and Reason, which it hath and Exerciseth over the Whole man: dt n1 pp-f r-crq j n1 p-acp n2 j cc av-j j, vbz cst np1 fw-la, cst n1 pp-f j n1 cc n1, r-crq pn31 vhz cc vvz p-acp dt j-jn n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 92 Page 97
1482 doing the office of a Law-giuer, and hauing the strength of a law ; doing the office of a Lawgiver, and having the strength of a law; vdg dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc vhg dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 92 Page 97
1483 [ They are a law vnto themselues, ] saith the Apostle Rom. 2. As a Law, it prescribeth, what is to be done, [ They Are a law unto themselves, ] Says the Apostle Rom. 2. As a Law, it prescribeth, what is to be done, [ pns32 vbr dt n1 p-acp px32, ] vvz dt n1 np1 crd p-acp dt n1, pn31 vvz, r-crq vbz pc-acp vbi vdn, (5) sermon (DIV1) 92 Page 97
1484 as a Law, it commandeth, that what is prescribed be done: as a Law, it commands, that what is prescribed be done: c-acp dt n1, pn31 vvz, cst r-crq vbz vvn vbb vdn: (5) sermon (DIV1) 92 Page 97
1485 as a Law, it proposeth rewards and punishments, accordingly as what it prescribeth and commandeth is done or not done. as a Law, it Proposeth rewards and punishments, accordingly as what it prescribeth and commands is done or not done. c-acp dt n1, pn31 vvz n2 cc n2, av-vvg c-acp r-crq pn31 vvz cc vvz vbz vdn cc xx vdi. (5) sermon (DIV1) 92 Page 97
1486 Abimeleches owne Reason, by the light of Nature informed him, that to take another mans wife from him was iniurious, Abimeleches own Reason, by the Light of Nature informed him, that to take Another men wife from him was injurious, npg1 d n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vvn pno31, cst pc-acp vvi j-jn ng1 n1 p-acp pno31 vbds j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 92 Page 97
1487 and enioyneth him therefore, as hee will auoyd the horrors and vpbraidings of a condemning heart, by no meanes to doe it. and enjoineth him Therefore, as he will avoid the horrors and upbraidings of a condemning heart, by no means to do it. cc vvz pno31 av, c-acp pns31 vmb vvi dt n2 cc n2-vvg pp-f dt vvg n1, p-acp dx n2 pc-acp vdi pn31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 92 Page 97
1488 Resolued accordingly to doe, and to obey the Law of Reason written in his heart, Resolved accordingly to do, and to obey the Law of Reason written in his heart, vvd av-vvg pc-acp vdi, cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp po31 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 92 Page 97
1489 before he durst take Sarah into his house, he maketh inquiry first, whether she were a single-woman or a wife: before he durst take Sarah into his house, he makes inquiry First, whither she were a single-woman or a wife: c-acp pns31 vvd vvi np1 p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vvz n1 ord, cs pns31 vbdr dt n1 cc dt n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 92 Page 97
1490 and therefore, although (vpon misinformation) hee tooke another mans wife, vnwitting that she was so, he pleadeth here, and Therefore, although (upon misinformation) he took Another men wife, unwitting that she was so, he pleads Here, cc av, cs (p-acp n1) pns31 vvd j-jn ng1 n1, vvg cst pns31 vbds av, pns31 vvz av, (5) sermon (DIV1) 92 Page 97
1491 and that justly, the integrity of his heart. And from obedience to the same Law especially, seeing those many rare examples of Iustice, Temperance ▪ Gratitude, Beneficence, and other morall vertues, which we read of in Heathen men, not without admiration: and that justly, the integrity of his heart. And from Obedience to the same Law especially, seeing those many rare Examples of justice, Temperance ▪ Gratitude, Beneficence, and other moral Virtues, which we read of in Heathen men, not without admiration: cc cst av-j, dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. cc p-acp n1 p-acp dt d n1 av-j, vvg d d j n2 pp-f n1, n1 ▪ n1, n1, cc j-jn j n2, r-crq pns12 vvb pp-f p-acp j-jn n2, xx p-acp n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 92 Page 97
1492 which were so many strong euidences also of this morall integrity of their hearts. A point that would beare much enlargement, if we intended to amplify it by Instances ; which were so many strong evidences also of this moral integrity of their hearts. A point that would bear much enlargement, if we intended to amplify it by Instances; r-crq vbdr av d j n2 av pp-f d j n1 pp-f po32 n2. dt n1 cst vmd vvi d n1, cs pns12 vvd pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 92 Page 97
1493 and did not rather desire to draw it briefly into vse, by Inferences. A just condemnation, it may bee first, to many of vs, who call our selues Christians, and Belieuers, and haue many blessed meanes of direction and instruction for the due ordering of our hearts and liues, which those Heathens wanted: and did not rather desire to draw it briefly into use, by Inferences. A just condemnation, it may be First, to many of us, who call our selves Christians, and Believers, and have many blessed means of direction and instruction for the due ordering of our hearts and lives, which those heathens wanted: cc vdd xx av-c vvi pc-acp vvi pn31 av-j p-acp n1, p-acp n2. dt j n1, pn31 vmb vbi ord, p-acp d pp-f pno12, r-crq vvb po12 n2 np1, cc n2, cc vhb d j-vvn n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp dt j-jn n-vvg pp-f po12 n2 cc n2, r-crq d n2-jn vvd: (5) sermon (DIV1) 93 Page 98
1494 yet come so many paces, nay leagues, short of them, both in the detestation of vicious and grosse enormities, yet come so many paces, nay leagues, short of them, both in the detestation of vicious and gross enormities, av vvb av d n2, uh-x n2, j pp-f pno32, av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f j cc j n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 93 Page 98
1495 and in the conscionable practise of many offices of vertue. Among them what strictnesse of Iustice? which we eyther slacke, or peruert. and in the conscionable practise of many Offices of virtue. Among them what strictness of justice? which we either slack, or pervert. cc p-acp dt j vvb pp-f d n2 pp-f n1. p-acp pno32 r-crq n1 pp-f n1? r-crq pns12 av-d j, cc vvi. (5) sermon (DIV1) 93 Page 98
1496 What zeale of the Common good? which we put of each man to other, as an vnconcerning thing. What zeal of the Common good? which we put of each man to other, as an unconcerning thing. q-crq n1 pp-f dt j j? r-crq pns12 vvb pp-f d n1 p-acp j-jn, c-acp dt vvg n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 93 Page 98
1497 What remission of priuate iniuries? which we pursue with implacable reuenge. What contempt of honours, and riches ? Which we so pant after, so adore. What remission of private injuries? which we pursue with implacable revenge. What contempt of honours, and riches? Which we so pant After, so adore. q-crq n1 pp-f j n2? r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp j n1. q-crq n1 pp-f n2, cc n2? r-crq pns12 av vvi a-acp, av vvb. (5) sermon (DIV1) 93 Page 98
1498 What temperance and frugality in their provisions? Wherein no excesse satisfieth vs. What free beneficence to the poore, What temperance and frugality in their provisions? Wherein no excess Satisfieth us What free beneficence to the poor, q-crq n1 cc n1 p-acp po32 n2? c-crq dx n1 vvz pno12 r-crq j n1 p-acp dt j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 93 Page 98
1499 and to pious vses? whereto we contribute penuriously and with grudging. What conscience of oaths and promises? which wee so sleight. and to pious uses? whereto we contribute penuriously and with grudging. What conscience of Oaths and promises? which we so sleight. cc p-acp j n2? c-crq pns12 vvi av-j cc p-acp vvg. q-crq n1 pp-f n2 cc n2? r-crq pns12 av n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 93 Page 98
1500 What reuerence of their Priests? whom we count as the scumme of the people. What loathing of swinish drunkennesse ? wherein some of vs glory. What Reverence of their Priests? whom we count as the scum of the people. What loathing of swinish Drunkenness? wherein Some of us glory. q-crq n1 pp-f po32 n2? ro-crq pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. r-crq vvg pp-f j n1? c-crq d pp-f pno12 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 93 Page 98
1501 What de•estation of vsury, as a monster in nature? whereof some of ours make a trade. Particularities are infinite: What de•estation of Usury, as a monster in nature? whereof Some of ours make a trade. Particularities Are infinite: q-crq n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1? c-crq d pp-f png12 vvi dt n1. n2 vbr j: (5) sermon (DIV1) 93 Page 98
1502 but what should I say more! but what should I say more! cc-acp q-crq vmd pns11 vvi av-dc! (5) sermon (DIV1) 93 Page 98
1503 Certainely, vnlesse our righteousnesses exceed theirs, we shall neuer come to heauen: but how shall we escape the nether most hell, if our vnrighteousnessee exceed theirs. Certainly, unless our Righteousness exceed theirs, we shall never come to heaven: but how shall we escape the neither most hell, if our vnrighteousnessee exceed theirs. av-j, cs po12 n2 vvb png32, pns12 vmb av-x vvi p-acp n1: cc-acp q-crq vmb pns12 vvi dt j av-ds n1, cs po12 n1 vvi png32. (5) sermon (DIV1) 93 Page 98
1504 Shall not Vncircumcision which is by nature, if it keepe the law, judge thee, who by the Letter and Circumcision dost transgresse the Law? said St. Paul to the Iewe: make application to thy selfe, thou that art Christian. Secondly ; Shall not Uncircumcision which is by nature, if it keep the law, judge thee, who by the letter and Circumcision dost transgress the Law? said Saint Paul to the Iewe: make application to thy self, thou that art Christian. Secondly; vmb xx n1 r-crq vbz p-acp n1, cs pn31 vvb dt n1, vvb pno21, r-crq p-acp dt n1 cc n1 vd2 vvi dt n1? vvd n1 np1 p-acp dt np1: vvb n1 p-acp po21 n1, pns21 cst vb2r njp. ord; (5) sermon (DIV1) 93 Page 98
1505 if euen in vnbelieuers and Hypocrites and Castawayes there may be, in particular Actions, integrity and singlenesse of heart: if even in unbelievers and Hypocrites and Castaways there may be, in particular Actions, integrity and singleness of heart: cs av p-acp n2 cc n2 cc n2 a-acp vmb vbi, p-acp j n2, n1 cc n1 pp-f n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 94 Page 98
1506 then it can bee but an vncertaine Rule for vs to iudge of the true state of our owne or other mens hearts, by what they are in some few particular Actions. Men are indeed that, not which they shew themselues in some passages, but what they are in the more generall and constant tenor of their liues. then it can be but an uncertain Rule for us to judge of the true state of our own or other men's hearts, by what they Are in Some few particular Actions. Men Are indeed that, not which they show themselves in Some passages, but what they Are in the more general and constant tenor of their lives. cs pn31 vmb vbi p-acp dt j n1 p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi pp-f dt j n1 pp-f po12 d cc j-jn ng2 n2, p-acp r-crq pns32 vbr p-acp d d j n2. n2 vbr av d, xx r-crq pns32 vvb px32 p-acp d n2, p-acp r-crq pns32 vbr p-acp dt av-dc j cc j n1 pp-f po32 n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 94 Page 99
1507 If we should compare Abimelech and Dauid together, by their different behauiour in the same kind of temptation, in two particulars of the sacred History, and looke no farther: If we should compare Abimelech and David together, by their different behaviour in the same kind of temptation, in two particulars of the sacred History, and look no farther: cs pns12 vmd vvi np1 cc np1 av, p-acp po32 j n1 p-acp dt d n1 pp-f n1, p-acp crd n2-j pp-f dt j n1, cc vvb av-dx av-jc: (5) sermon (DIV1) 94 Page 99
1508 We could not but giue sentence vpon them quite contrary to right and truth. Wee should see Abimelech on the one side, though alured with Sarahs beauty; We could not but give sentence upon them quite contrary to right and truth. we should see Abimelech on the one side, though allured with Sarahs beauty; pns12 vmd xx cc-acp vvi n1 p-acp pno32 av j-jn p-acp n-jn cc n1. pns12 vmd vvi np1 p-acp dt crd n1, cs vvn p-acp npg1 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 94 Page 99
1509 yet free from the leaft iniurious thought to her husband, or adulterous intent in himselfe. yet free from the leaft injurious Thought to her husband, or adulterous intent in himself. av j p-acp dt j j vvn p-acp po31 n1, cc j n1 p-acp px31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 94 Page 99
1510 We should behold Dauid on the other side, enflamed with lust after Bathsheba, whom he knew to be another mans wife: We should behold David on the other side, inflamed with lust After Bathsheba, whom he knew to be Another men wife: pns12 vmd vvi np1 p-acp dt j-jn n1, vvn p-acp n1 p-acp np1, r-crq pns31 vvd pc-acp vbi j-jn ng1 n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 94 Page 99
1511 plotting first, how to compasse his filthy desires with the wife, and then after how to conceale it from the husband, by many wicked and politicke fetches; plotting First, how to compass his filthy Desires with the wife, and then After how to conceal it from the husband, by many wicked and politic Fetches; vvg ord, c-crq p-acp vvi po31 j n2 p-acp dt n1, cc av c-acp c-crq p-acp vvb pn31 p-acp dt n1, p-acp d j cc j n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 94 Page 99
1512 and, when none of those would take, at last to haue him murthered, being one of his principall worthies, in a most base and vnworthy fashion, with the losse of the liues of a number of innocent persons more, besides the betraying of Gods cause, the disheartening of his people, and, when none of those would take, At last to have him murdered, being one of his principal worthies, in a most base and unworthy fashion, with the loss of the lives of a number of innocent Persons more, beside the betraying of God's cause, the disheartening of his people, cc, c-crq pix pp-f d vmd vvi, p-acp ord pc-acp vhi pno31 vvn, vbg crd pp-f po31 j-jn n2-j, p-acp dt av-ds j cc j n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f j-jn n2 av-dc, p-acp dt vvg pp-f npg1 n1, dt vvg pp-f po31 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 94 Page 99
1513 and the encouragement of his and their Enemies. and the encouragement of his and their Enemies. cc dt n1 pp-f png31 cc po32 n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 94 Page 99
1514 When we should see, and consider all this on both sides, and lay the one against the other: When we should see, and Consider all this on both sides, and lay the one against the other: c-crq pns12 vmd vvi, cc vvb d d p-acp d n2, cc vvd dt crd p-acp dt n-jn: (5) sermon (DIV1) 94 Page 99
1515 what could we thinke but that Abimelech were the Saint, and Dauid the Infidell; what could we think but that Abimelech were the Saint, and David the Infidel; q-crq vmd pns12 vvi p-acp d np1 vbdr dt n1, cc np1 dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 94 Page 99
1516 Abimelech the man after Gods owne heart, and Dauid a stranger from the Couenant of God. Abimelech the man After God's own heart, and David a stranger from the Covenant of God. np1 dt n1 p-acp n2 d n1, cc np1 dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 94 Page 99
1517 Yet was Dauid all this while, within that Couenant: and, for any thing we know, or is likely, Abimelech not. Yet was David all this while, within that Covenant: and, for any thing we know, or is likely, Abimelech not. av vbds np1 d d n1, p-acp d n1: cc, p-acp d n1 pns12 vvb, cc vbz j, np1 xx. (5) sermon (DIV1) 94 Page 99
1518 Particular actions then, are not good euidences eyther way: Particular actions then, Are not good evidences either Way: j n2 av, vbr xx j n2 d n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 94 Page 99
1519 as wherein both an vnbelieuer, awed sometimes by the law of naturall Conscience, may manifest much simplicity and integrity of heart; as wherein both an unbeliever, awed sometime by the law of natural Conscience, may manifest much simplicity and integrity of heart; c-acp c-crq d dt n1, vvn av p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, vmb vvi d n1 cc n1 pp-f n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 94 Page 99
1520 and the true Child of God, swayed sometimes with the law of sinfull concupiscence, may bewray much foule Hypocrisie, and Infidelity. and the true Child of God, swayed sometime with the law of sinful concupiscence, may bewray much foul Hypocrisy, and Infidelity. cc dt j n1 pp-f np1, vvn av p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, vmb vvi d j n1, cc n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 94 Page 99
1521 But looke into the more constant course of both their liues; But look into the more constant course of both their lives; p-acp n1 p-acp dt dc j n1 pp-f d po32 n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 94 Page 99
1522 and then may you find the Hypocrite and the vnbelieuer wholly distingushed from the Godly, by the want of those right markes of sincerity that are in the Godly: no zeale of Gods glory; no sence of originall corruption; and then may you find the Hypocrite and the unbeliever wholly distinguished from the Godly, by the want of those right marks of sincerity that Are in the Godly: no zeal of God's glory; no sense of original corruption; cc av vmb pn22 vvi dt n1 cc dt n1 av-jn vvn p-acp dt j, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j-jn n2 pp-f n1 cst vbr p-acp dt j: av-dx n1 pp-f ng1 n1; dx n1 pp-f j-jn n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 94 Page 99
1523 no bemoaning of his priuy hypocrisie and secret Atheisme; no suspicion of the deceiptfulnesse of his owne heart; no bemoaning of his privy hypocrisy and secret Atheism; no suspicion of the deceiptfulnesse of his own heart; dx vvg pp-f po31 j n1 cc j-jn n1; dx n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 d n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 94 Page 100
1524 no tendernesse of Conscience in smaller duties; no faithfull dependaence vpon the prouidence or promises of God for outward things; no tenderness of Conscience in smaller duties; no faithful dependaence upon the providence or promises of God for outward things; dx n1 pp-f n1 p-acp jc n2; dx j n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n2 pp-f np1 p-acp j n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 94 Page 100
1525 no selfe-denyall, or pouerty of spirit; no thirst after the saluation of his brethren, and the like: no self-denial, or poverty of Spirit; no thirst After the salvation of his brothers, and the like: dx n1, cc n1 pp-f n1; dx vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, cc dt j: (5) sermon (DIV1) 94 Page 100
1526 none of these, I say, to be found in any constant manner in the generall course of his life; none of these, I say, to be found in any constant manner in the general course of his life; pi pp-f d, pns11 vvb, pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d j n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 94 Page 100
1527 although there may bee some suddaine light flashes of some of them now and then in some particular Actions. although there may be Some sudden Light flashes of Some of them now and then in Some particular Actions. cs pc-acp vmb vbi d j n1 vvz pp-f d pp-f pno32 av cc av p-acp d j n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 94 Page 100
1528 Measure no mans heart then, especially not thine owne, by those rarer discoueries of morall integrity in particular Actions: Measure no men heart then, especially not thine own, by those rarer discoveries of moral integrity in particular Actions: n1 dx ng1 n1 av, av-j xx po21 d, p-acp d jc n2 pp-f j n1 p-acp j n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 94 Page 100
1529 but by the powerfull manifestations of habituall grace, in the more constant tenor of life and practise. but by the powerful manifestations of habitual grace, in the more constant tenor of life and practice. cc-acp p-acp dt j n2 pp-f j n1, p-acp dt av-dc j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 94 Page 100
1530 Wee may learne hence thirdly, not to flatter our selues too much vpon euery integrity of heart; we may Learn hence Thirdly, not to flatter our selves too much upon every integrity of heart; pns12 vmb vvi av ord, xx pc-acp vvi po12 n2 av av-d p-acp d n1 pp-f n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 95 Page 100
1531 or to thinke our selues discharged from sinne in the sight of God, vpon euery acquitall of our Consciences: when as all this may befall an Hipocrite, an Vnbelieuer, a Reprobate. When men accuse vs of hypocrisie or vnfaithfulnesse, or to think our selves discharged from sin in the sighed of God, upon every acquittal of our Consciences: when as all this may befall an Hypocrite, an Unbeliever, a Reprobate. When men accuse us of hypocrisy or unfaithfulness, cc pc-acp vvi po12 n2 vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp d n1 pp-f po12 n2: c-crq p-acp d d vmb vvi dt n1, dt n1, dt j-jn. c-crq n2 vvb pno12 pp-f n1 cc n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 95 Page 100
1532 or lay to our charge things we neuer did: or lay to our charge things we never did: cc vvd p-acp po12 n1 n2 pns12 av-x vdd: (5) sermon (DIV1) 95 Page 100
1533 it is, I confesse, a very comfortable and a blessed thing, if we can find protection against their accusations in our owne hearts, it is, I confess, a very comfortable and a blessed thing, if we can find protection against their accusations in our own hearts, pn31 vbz, pns11 vvb, dt j j cc dt j-vvn n1, cs pns12 vmb vvi n1 p-acp po32 n2 p-acp po12 d n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 95 Page 100
1534 and bee able to plead the integritie thereof in barre against their calumniations. and be able to plead the integrity thereof in bar against their calumniations. cc vbi j pc-acp vvi dt n1 av p-acp n1 p-acp po32 n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 95 Page 100
1535 Our integritie, (though it be but Morall, and though but onely in those actions wherein they charge vs wrongfully,) and the testimony of our owne consciences, may be of very seruiceable vse to vs thus farre, to make vs regardl•sse of the accusations of vniust men: Our integrity, (though it be but Moral, and though but only in those actions wherein they charge us wrongfully,) and the testimony of our own Consciences, may be of very serviceable use to us thus Far, to make us regardl•sse of the accusations of unjust men: po12 n1, (cs pn31 vbb p-acp j, cc cs p-acp j p-acp d n2 c-crq pns32 vvb pno12 av-j,) cc dt n1 pp-f po12 d n2, vmb vbi pp-f av j n1 p-acp pno12 av av-j, pc-acp vvi pno12 j pp-f dt n2 pp-f j n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 95 Page 100
1536 that one testimony within shall relieue vs mo••, then a thousand false witnesses without can iniure vs. With me it is a very small thing, saith St. Paul that I should be judged of you, or of mans judgement : that one testimony within shall relieve us mo••, then a thousand false Witnesses without can injure us With me it is a very small thing, Says Saint Paul that I should be judged of you, or of men judgement: d crd n1 p-acp vmb vvi pno12 n1, cs dt crd j n2 p-acp vmb vvi pno12 p-acp pno11 pn31 vbz dt av j n1, vvz n1 np1 cst pns11 vmd vbi vvn pp-f pn22, cc pp-f ng1 n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 95 Page 100
1537 as if he should haue said, I know my selfe better then you doe; as if he should have said, I know my self better then you do; c-acp cs pns31 vmd vhi vvn, pns11 vvb po11 n1 av-jc cs pn22 vdb; (5) sermon (DIV1) 95 Page 100
1538 and therefore so long as I know nothing by my selfe of those things, wherein you censure me, I little reckon what either you, or any others shall thinke or say by me. and Therefore so long as I know nothing by my self of those things, wherein you censure me, I little reckon what either you, or any Others shall think or say by me. cc av av av-j c-acp pns11 vvb pix p-acp po11 n1 pp-f d n2, c-crq pn22 vvb pno11, pns11 av-j vvb r-crq d pn22, cc d n2-jn vmb vvi cc vvi p-acp pno11. (5) sermon (DIV1) 95 Page 100
1539 We may by his example make vse of this; We may by his Exampl make use of this; pns12 vmb p-acp po31 n1 vvi vvi pp-f d; (5) sermon (DIV1) 95 Page 101
1540 the inward testimony of our hearts being sufficient to justi•ie vs against the accusations of men : the inward testimony of our hearts being sufficient to justi•ie us against the accusations of men: dt j n1 pp-f po12 n2 vbg j pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 95 Page 101
1541 but we may not rest vpon this; but we may not rest upon this; cc-acp pns12 vmb xx vvi p-acp d; (5) sermon (DIV1) 95 Page 101
1542 as if the acquitall of our hearts were sufficient to justifie vs in the sight of God. St. Paul knew it, who durst not rest therevpon; as if the acquittal of our hearts were sufficient to justify us in the sighed of God. Saint Paul knew it, who durst not rest thereupon; c-acp cs dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 vbdr j pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. n1 np1 vvd pn31, r-crq vvd xx vvi av; (5) sermon (DIV1) 95 Page 101
1543 but therefore addeth in the very next following words, Yea, I judge not mi•e owne selfe; but Therefore adds in the very next following words, Yea, I judge not mi•e own self; cc-acp av vvz p-acp dt av ord vvg n2, uh, pns11 vvb xx vvi d n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 95 Page 101
1544 for I know nothing by my selfe, yet am not hereby justified: but hee that judgeth mee is the Lord. for I know nothing by my self, yet am not hereby justified: but he that Judgeth me is the Lord. c-acp pns11 vvb pix p-acp po11 n1, av vbm xx av vvn: cc-acp pns31 cst vvz pno11 vbz dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 95 Page 101
1545 Our hearts are close, false, and nothing so deceitfull as they: Our hearts Are close, false, and nothing so deceitful as they: po12 n2 vbr j, j, cc pix av j c-acp pns32: (5) sermon (DIV1) 95 Page 101
1546 and who can know them perfectly, but he that made them, and can search into them? Other men can know very little of them: and who can know them perfectly, but he that made them, and can search into them? Other men can know very little of them: cc r-crq vmb vvi pno32 av-j, cc-acp pns31 cst vvd pno32, cc vmb vvi p-acp pno32? j-jn n2 vmb vvi j j pp-f pno32: (5) sermon (DIV1) 95 Page 101
1547 our selues some thing more: but God alone all. If therefore when other men condemne vs, we find our selues agrieued: our selves Some thing more: but God alone all. If Therefore when other men condemn us, we find our selves aggrieved: po12 n2 d n1 dc: p-acp np1 av-j d. cs av c-crq j-jn n2 vvb pno12, pns12 vvb po12 n2 vvn: (5) sermon (DIV1) 95 Page 101
1548 we may remoue our cause into an Higher Court ; appeale from them to our owne Consciences, and be relieued there. we may remove our cause into an Higher Court; appeal from them to our own Consciences, and be relieved there. pns12 vmb vvi po12 n1 p-acp dt jc n1; vvb p-acp pno32 p-acp po12 d n2, cc vbi vvn a-acp. (5) sermon (DIV1) 95 Page 101
1549 But that is not the Highest Court of all; But that is not the Highest Court of all; p-acp d vbz xx dt av-js n1 pp-f d; (5) sermon (DIV1) 95 Page 101
1550 there lyeth yet an appeale farther and higher then it, even to the Iudgement-seat, or rather to the Mercy-seat of God: there lies yet an appeal farther and higher then it, even to the Judgement-seat, or rather to the Mercy-seat of God: pc-acp vvz av dt vvb av-jc cc jc cs pn31, av p-acp dt n1, cc av-c p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 95 Page 101
1551 who both can finde just matter in vs, to condemne vs, euen in those things, wherein our owne hearts haue acquitted vs; who both can find just matter in us, to condemn us, even in those things, wherein our own hearts have acquitted us; r-crq d vmb vvi j n1 p-acp pno12, p-acp vvb pno12, av p-acp d n2, c-crq po12 d n2 vhb vvn pno12; (5) sermon (DIV1) 95 Page 101
1552 & yet can withall find a gracious meanes to justifie vs, euen from those things, wherein our owne hearts condemne vs. Whether therefore our hearts condemne vs, or condemne vs not. & yet can withal find a gracious means to justify us, even from those things, wherein our own hearts condemn us Whither Therefore our hearts condemn us, or condemn us not. cc av vmb av vvi dt j n2 p-acp vvb pno12, av p-acp d n2, c-crq po12 d n2 vvb pno12 cs av po12 n2 vvb pno12, cc vvb pno12 xx. (5) sermon (DIV1) 95 Page 101
1553 God is greater then our hearts, and knoweth all things. To conclude all this point, and there withall the first generall part of my Text; God is greater then our hearts, and Knoweth all things. To conclude all this point, and there withal the First general part of my Text; np1 vbz jc cs po12 n2, cc vvz d n2. pc-acp vvi d d n1, cc a-acp av dt ord j n1 pp-f po11 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 95 Page 101
1554 Let no Excusations of our own Consciences on the one side or confidence of any integrity in our selues, make vs presume we shall bee able to stand just in the sight of God, if hee should enter into judgement with vs: Let no Excusations of our own Consciences on the one side or confidence of any integrity in our selves, make us presume we shall be able to stand just in the sighed of God, if he should enter into judgement with us: vvb dx n2 pp-f po12 d n2 p-acp dt crd n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp po12 n2, vvb pno12 vvi pns12 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cs pns31 vmd vvi p-acp n1 p-acp pno12: (5) sermon (DIV1) 95 Page 101
1555 but let vs rather make suite vnto him, that since we ca•not vnderstand all our owne errors, he would be pleased to cleanse vs from our secret sinnes. but let us rather make suit unto him, that since we ca•not understand all our own errors, he would be pleased to cleanse us from our secret Sins. cc-acp vvb pno12 av-c vvi n1 p-acp pno31, cst c-acp pns12 vmbx vvb d po12 d n2, pns31 vmd vbi vvn p-acp vvb pno12 p-acp po12 j-jn n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 95 Page 101
1556 And on the other side, let no accusations of our owne Consciences, or guiltines of our manifold frailties and secret hypocrisies, make vs despaire of obtaining his fauour and righteousnesse: And on the other side, let no accusations of our own Consciences, or guiltiness of our manifold frailties and secret Hypocrisies, make us despair of obtaining his favour and righteousness: cc p-acp dt j-jn n1, vvb dx n2 pp-f po12 d n2, cc n1 pp-f po12 j n2 cc j-jn n2, vvb pno12 vvi pp-f vvg po31 vvi cc n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 95 Page 101
1557 if denying our selues, and renouncing all integritie in our selues as of our selues we cast our selues wholly at the footestoole of his mercie and seeke his fauour in the face of his only begotten Sonne Iesus Christ the righteous. if denying our selves, and renouncing all integrity in our selves as of our selves we cast our selves wholly At the footstool of his mercy and seek his favour in the face of his only begotten Son Iesus christ the righteous. cs vvg po12 n2, cc vvg d n1 p-acp po12 n2 c-acp pp-f po12 n2 pns12 vvd po12 n2 av-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 av-j vvn n1 np1 np1 dt j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 95 Page 102
1558 Of the former branch of Gods reply to Abimelech, in those former words of the Text, [ Yea I know that thou diddest this in the integri•ie of thy heart ) hitherto. Of the former branch of God's reply to Abimelech, in those former words of the Text, [ Yea I know that thou didst this in the integri•ie of thy heart) hitherto. pp-f dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp np1, p-acp d j n2 pp-f dt n1, [ uh pns11 vvb cst pns21 vdd2 d p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1) av. (5) sermon (DIV1) 96 Page 102
1559 I now proceed to the latter branch thereof, in those remaining words [ For I also with held thee from sinning against mee; I now proceed to the latter branch thereof, in those remaining words [ For I also with held thee from sinning against me; pns11 av vvb p-acp dt d n1 av, p-acp d j-vvg n2 [ c-acp pns11 av p-acp vvd pno21 p-acp vvg p-acp pno11; (5) sermon (DIV1) 96 Page 102
1560 therefore suffered I thee not to touch her. ] NONLATINALPHABET. The word signifieth properly to hold in, or to keepe backe ; Therefore suffered I thee not to touch her. ]. The word signifies properly to hold in, or to keep back; av vvd pns11 pno21 xx pc-acp vvi pno31. ]. dt n1 vvz av-j p-acp vvb p-acp, cc p-acp vvb av; (5) sermon (DIV1) 96 Page 102
1561 Retinui or Cohibui, or as the Latine hath it Custodiuite : implying Abimilechs forwardnes to that sinne; Retinui or Cohibui, or as the Latin hath it Custodiuite: implying Abimilechs forwardness to that sin; np1 cc np1, cc p-acp dt jp vhz pn31 n1: vvg n2 n1 p-acp d n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 96 Page 102
1562 certainly hee had bin gone, if God had not kept him in, and held him backe. Certainly he had been gone, if God had not kept him in, and held him back. av-j pns31 vhd vbn vvn, cs np1 vhd xx vvn pno31 p-acp, cc vvn pno31 av. (5) sermon (DIV1) 96 Page 102
1563 The Greeke rendreth it, NONLATINALPHABET, I spared thee: and so the Latine Parcere, is sometimes vsed for impedire or prohibere, to hinder, or not to suffer; The Greek rendereth it,, I spared thee: and so the Latin Parcere, is sometime used for Impedire or prohibere, to hinder, or not to suffer; dt jp vvz pn31,, pns11 vvd pno21: cc av dt jp fw-la, vbz av vvn p-acp vvi cc vvb, pc-acp vvi, cc xx pc-acp vvi; (5) sermon (DIV1) 96 Page 102
1564 as in that of Virgil, Parcite •ves nimit in procedere. as in that of Virgil, Parcite •ves nimit in procedere. c-acp p-acp d pp-f np1, np1 vvz n1 p-acp fw-la. (5) sermon (DIV1) 96 Page 102
1565 Or taking Parcere in the most vsuall signification, for sparing, it may very well •tand with the purpose of the place: Or taking Parcere in the most usual signification, for sparing, it may very well •tand with the purpose of the place: cc vvg fw-la p-acp dt av-ds j n1, c-acp vvg, pn31 vmb av av vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 96 Page 102
1566 for indeed God spareth vs no lesse, indeed he spareth vs much more, when he maketh vs forbeare to sinne, then when hauing sinned he forbeareth to punish ; for indeed God spares us no less, indeed he spares us much more, when he makes us forbear to sin, then when having sinned he forbeareth to Punish; c-acp av np1 vvz pno12 av-dx av-dc, av pns31 vvz pno12 d dc, c-crq pns31 vvz pno12 vvi p-acp n1, av c-crq vhg vvn pns31 vvz p-acp vvb; (5) sermon (DIV1) 96 Page 102
1567 and as much cause haue we to acknowledge his mercy, and to reioyce in it, and as much cause have we to acknowledge his mercy, and to rejoice in it, cc c-acp d n1 vhb pns12 pc-acp vvi po31 n1, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31, (5) sermon (DIV1) 96 Page 102
1568 when he holdeth our hands that we sinne not, as when he holdeth his owne hands that hee strike not. when he holds our hands that we sin not, as when he holds his own hands that he strike not. c-crq pns31 vvz po12 n2 cst pns12 vvb xx, c-acp c-crq pns31 vvz po31 d n2 cst pns31 vvb xx. (5) sermon (DIV1) 96 Page 102
1569 For I also withheld thee from sinning against mee. For I also withheld thee from sinning against me. c-acp pns11 av vvn pno21 p-acp vvg p-acp pno11. (5) sermon (DIV1) 96 Page 102
1570 How? Did not Abimelech sinne in taking Sarah, or was not that as euery other sinne is, a sinne against God ? Certainely, How? Did not Abimelech sin in taking Sarah, or was not that as every other sin is, a sin against God? Certainly, q-crq? vdd xx np1 n1 p-acp vvg np1, cc vbds xx d c-acp d j-jn n1 vbz, dt n1 p-acp np1? av-j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 96 Page 102
1571 if Abimilech had not sinned in so doing, and that against God ; God would not haue so plagued him as he did, for that deed. The meaning then is: if Abimelech had not sinned in so doing, and that against God; God would not have so plagued him as he did, for that deed. The meaning then is: cs np1 vhd xx vvn p-acp av vdg, cc d p-acp np1; np1 vmd xx vhi av vvn pno31 c-acp pns31 vdd, c-acp cst n1. dt n1 av vbz: (5) sermon (DIV1) 96 Page 102
1572 not, that God withhel• •im wholly from sinning at all therein; not, that God withhel• •im wholly from sinning At all therein; xx, cst np1 n1 vvb av-jn p-acp vvg p-acp d av; (5) sermon (DIV1) 96 Page 102
1573 but that God withheld him from sinning against him in that soule kind & in that high degree, but that God withheld him from sinning against him in that soul kind & in that high degree, cc-acp cst np1 vvn pno31 p-acp vvg p-acp pno31 p-acp d n1 j cc p-acp d j n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 96 Page 102
1574 as to defile himselfe by actuall filthines with Sarah, which but for Gods restraint he had done: as to defile himself by actual filthiness with Sarah, which but for God's restraint he had done: c-acp pc-acp vvi px31 p-acp j n1 p-acp np1, r-crq cc-acp p-acp ng1 n1 pns31 vhd vdn: (5) sermon (DIV1) 96 Page 102
1575 Therefore suffered I thee not ] NONLATINALPHABET, Non dimis•ts, that is, I did not let thee goe: I did not leaue thee to thy selfe: Therefore suffered I thee not ], Non dimis•ts, that is, I did not let thee go: I did not leave thee to thy self: av vvd pns11 pno21 xx ], fw-fr n2, cst vbz, pns11 vdd xx vvb pno21 vvb: pns11 vdd xx vvi pno21 p-acp po21 n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 96 Page 102
1576 or most agreeably to the letter of the Text in the Hebrew, Non dedi, or non tradidi; I did not deliuer, or giue. or most agreeably to the Letter of the Text in the Hebrew, Non dedi, or non tradidi; I did not deliver, or give. cc av-ds av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt njp, fw-fr fw-la, cc fw-fr fw-la; pns11 vdd xx vvi, cc vvi. (5) sermon (DIV1) 96 Page 103
1577 That may be, non dedi potestatem, I did not giue thee leaue or power, and so giuing, is sometimes vsed for suffering, as Psal. 16. Non dabis sanctum tuum. Thou wilt not suffer, &c. and elsewhere. That may be, non dedi potestatem, I did not give thee leave or power, and so giving, is sometime used for suffering, as Psalm 16. Non Dabis sanctum tuum. Thou wilt not suffer, etc. and elsewhere. cst vmb vbi, fw-fr fw-la fw-la, pns11 vdd xx vvi pno21 vvb cc n1, cc av vvg, vbz av vvn p-acp vvg, p-acp np1 crd fw-fr fw-la fw-la fw-la. pns21 vm2 xx vvi, av cc av. (5) sermon (DIV1) 96 Page 103
1578 Or non dedi te, tibi, I gaue thee not to thy selfe. Or non dedi te, tibi, I gave thee not to thy self. cc fw-fr fw-la fw-la, fw-la, pns11 vvd pno21 xx p-acp po21 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 96 Page 103
1579 A man cannot be put more desperately into the hands of any enemy, then to be left in manu consilij sui, deliuered into his owne hands, A man cannot be put more desperately into the hands of any enemy, then to be left in manu consilij sui, Delivered into his own hands, dt n1 vmbx vbi vvn av-dc av-j p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1, av pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp fw-la fw-la fw-la, vvn p-acp po31 d n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 96 Page 103
1580 and giuen ouer to the lust of his owne heart. and given over to the lust of his own heart. cc vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 d n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 96 Page 103
1581 Or as it is here translated, I suffered thee not. We should not draw in God as a partie, when we commit any sinne, as if he ioyned with vs in it, Or as it is Here translated, I suffered thee not. We should not draw in God as a party, when we commit any sin, as if he joined with us in it, cc c-acp pn31 vbz av vvn, pns11 vvd pno21 xx. pns12 vmd xx vvi p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1, c-crq pns12 vvb d n1, c-acp cs pns31 vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp pn31, (5) sermon (DIV1) 96 Page 103
1582 or lent vs his helping hand for it: or lent us his helping hand for it: cc vvd pno12 po31 j-vvg n1 p-acp pn31: (5) sermon (DIV1) 96 Page 103
1583 we doe it so alone, without his helpe, that we neuer doe it, but when he letteth vs alone, and leaueth vs destitute of his helpe. For the kind, and manner, and measure, and circumstances, and events, and other the appurtenances of sinne; we do it so alone, without his help, that we never do it, but when he lets us alone, and Leaveth us destitute of his help. For the kind, and manner, and measure, and Circumstances, and events, and other the appurtenances of sin; pns12 vdb pn31 av j, p-acp po31 vvi, cst pns12 av vdi pn31, cc-acp c-crq pns31 vvz pno12 av-j, cc vvz pno12 j pp-f po31 vvi. p-acp dt n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc n2, cc n2, cc j-jn dt n2 pp-f n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 96 Page 103
1584 God ordereth them by his Almighty power and prouidence so, as to become seruiceable to his most wise, most just, most holy purposes: God Ordereth them by his Almighty power and providence so, as to become serviceable to his most wise, most just, most holy Purposes: np1 vvz pno32 p-acp po31 j-jn n1 cc n1 av, c-acp pc-acp vvi j p-acp po31 av-ds j, ds j, ds j n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 96 Page 103
1585 but as for the very formality it selfe of the sinne, God is (to make the most of it,) but a sufferer ; but as for the very formality it self of the sin, God is (to make the most of it,) but a sufferer; cc-acp c-acp p-acp dt j n1 pn31 n1 pp-f dt n1, np1 vbz (p-acp vvi dt ds pp-f pn31,) p-acp dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 96 Page 103
1586 Therefore suffered I thee not, To touch her. ] Signifying that God had so farre restrained Abimilech from the accomplishment of his wicked and vncleane purposes, that Sarah was preserued free by his good prouidence, not onely from actuall adulterie, but from all vnchast and wanton dalliance also with Abimelech. Therefore suffered I thee not, To touch her. ] Signifying that God had so Far restrained Abimelech from the accomplishment of his wicked and unclean Purposes, that Sarah was preserved free by his good providence, not only from actual adultery, but from all unchaste and wanton dalliance also with Abimelech. av vvd pns11 pno21 xx, pc-acp vvi pno31. ] vvg cst np1 vhd av av-j vvn np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j cc j n2, cst np1 vbds vvn j p-acp po31 j n1, xx av-j p-acp j n1, p-acp p-acp d j cc j-jn n1 av p-acp np1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 96 Page 103
1587 It was Gods great mercy to all the three parties, that he did not suffer this euill to be done: It was God's great mercy to all the three parties, that he did not suffer this evil to be done: pn31 vbds npg1 j n1 p-acp d dt crd n2, cst pns31 vdd xx vvi d n-jn pc-acp vbi vdn: (5) sermon (DIV1) 97 Page 103
1588 for by this meanes he graciously preserued. Abimelech from the sinne, Abraham from the wrong, and Sarah from both. for by this means he graciously preserved. Abimelech from the sin, Abraham from the wrong, and Sarah from both. c-acp p-acp d n2 pns31 av-j vvn. np1 p-acp dt n1, np1 p-acp dt n-jn, cc np1 p-acp d. (5) sermon (DIV1) 97 Page 103
1589 And it is to be acknowledged the great mercy of God, when at any time he doth, (and he doth euer and anon more or lesse,) by his gracious and powerfull restraint withhold any man, from running into those extremities of sin and mischiefe, whereinto his owne corruption would carry him headlong, especially when it is set a gogge by the cunning perswasions of Sathan, and the manifold temptations that are in the world through lust. And it is to be acknowledged the great mercy of God, when At any time he does, (and he does ever and anon more or less,) by his gracious and powerful restraint withhold any man, from running into those extremities of since and mischief, whereinto his own corruption would carry him headlong, especially when it is Set a gog by the cunning persuasions of Sathan, and the manifold temptations that Are in the world through lust. cc pn31 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn dt j n1 pp-f np1, c-crq p-acp d n1 pns31 vdz, (cc pns31 vdz av cc av av-dc cc av-dc,) p-acp po31 j cc j n1 vvb d n1, p-acp vvg p-acp d n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, c-crq po31 d n1 vmd vvi pno31 av-j, av-j c-crq pn31 vbz vvn dt n1 p-acp dt j-jn n2 pp-f np1, cc dt j n2 cst vbr p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 97 Page 104
1590 The Points then that arise from this part of my Text, are these. 1. Men doe not alwayes commit those evils, their owne desires, or outward temptations prompt them vnto. 2. That they doe it not, it is from Gods restraint. 3. That God restraineth them, it is of his owne gracious goodnes and mercy. The common subiect matter of the whole three points, being one, viz. Gods restraint of mans sinne ; The Points then that arise from this part of my Text, Are these. 1. Men do not always commit those evils, their own Desires, or outward temptations prompt them unto. 2. That they do it not, it is from God's restraint. 3. That God restraineth them, it is of his own gracious Goodness and mercy. The Common Subject matter of the Whole three points, being one, viz. God's restraint of men sin; dt n2 av cst vvb p-acp d n1 pp-f po11 n1, vbr d. crd n2 vdb xx av vvb d n2-jn, po32 d n2, cc j n2 vvb pno32 p-acp. crd cst pns32 vdb pn31 xx, pn31 vbz p-acp npg1 n1. crd cst np1 vvz pno32, pn31 vbz pp-f po31 d j n1 cc n1. dt j j-jn n1 pp-f dt j-jn crd n2, vbg pi, n1 npg1 n1 pp-f ng1 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 97 Page 104
1591 we will therefore wrap them vp all three together, and so handle them, in this one entire Obseruation, as the totall of all three. we will Therefore wrap them up all three together, and so handle them, in this one entire Observation, as the total of all three. pns12 vmb av vvi pno32 a-acp d crd av, cc av vvi pno32, p-acp d crd j n1, p-acp dt j pp-f d crd. (5) sermon (DIV1) 97 Page 104
1592 God in his mercy oftentimes, restraineth men from committing those evils, which, if that restraint were not, they would otherwise haue committed. God in his mercy oftentimes, restraineth men from committing those evils, which, if that restraint were not, they would otherwise have committed. np1 p-acp po31 n1 av, vvz n2 p-acp vvg d n2-jn, r-crq, cs d n1 vbdr xx, pns32 vmd av vhi vvn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 97 Page 104
1593 This Restraint, whether we consider the measure or the meanes which God vseth therein; is of great variety. For the measure ; This Restraint, whither we Consider the measure or the means which God uses therein; is of great variety. For the measure; d n1, cs pns12 vvb dt vvb cc dt n2 r-crq np1 vvz av; vbz pp-f j n1. p-acp dt vvb; (5) sermon (DIV1) 98 Page 104
1594 God sometimes restraineth men a Totò, from the whole sinne, whereunto they are tempted; as hee withheld Ioseph from consenting to the perswasions of his mistres: God sometime restraineth men a Totò, from the Whole sin, whereunto they Are tempted; as he withheld Ioseph from consenting to the persuasions of his mistress: np1 av vvz n2 dt np1, p-acp dt j-jn n1, c-crq pns32 vbr vvn; c-acp pns31 vvd np1 p-acp vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 98 Page 104
1595 sometimes onely á Tanto, and that more or lesse, as in his infinite wisedome he seeth expedient; sometime only á Tanto, and that more or less, as in his infinite Wisdom he sees expedient; av av-j dt fw-la, cc d dc cc av-dc, c-acp p-acp po31 j n1 pns31 vvz j; (5) sermon (DIV1) 98 Page 104
1596 suffering them perhaps but onely to desire the euill, perhaps to resolue vpon it, perhaps to prepare for it, perhaps to begin to act it, perhaps to proceed farre in it, suffering them perhaps but only to desire the evil, perhaps to resolve upon it, perhaps to prepare for it, perhaps to begin to act it, perhaps to proceed Far in it, vvg pno32 av cc-acp av-j pc-acp vvi dt j-jn, av p-acp vvb p-acp pn31, av p-acp vvb p-acp pn31, av pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 pn31, av p-acp vvb av-j p-acp pn31, (5) sermon (DIV1) 98 Page 104
1597 and yet keeping them backe from falling into the extremitie of the sinne, or accomplishing their whole desire in the full and finall comsummation thereof; and yet keeping them back from falling into the extremity of the sin, or accomplishing their Whole desire in the full and final comsummation thereof; cc av vvg pno32 av p-acp vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc vvg po32 j-jn n1 p-acp dt j cc j n1 av; (5) sermon (DIV1) 98 Page 104
1598 as here he dealt with Abimelech, Abimelech, sinned against the eighth commandement, in taking Sarah iniuriously from Abraham, say he had beene but her brother; as Here he dealt with Abimelech, Abimelech, sinned against the eighth Commandment, in taking Sarah injuriously from Abraham, say he had been but her brother; c-acp av pns31 vvd p-acp np1, np1, vvn p-acp dt ord n1, p-acp vvg np1 av-j p-acp np1, vvb pns31 vhd vbn p-acp po31 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 98 Page 104
1599 and he sinned against the seuenth commandement in a foule degree, in harbouring such wanton and vnchast thoughts concerning Sarah, and making such way as he did, (by ta•ing her into his house,) for the satisfying of his lust therein: and he sinned against the Seventh Commandment in a foul degree, in harbouring such wanton and unchaste thoughts Concerning Sarah, and making such Way as he did, (by ta•ing her into his house,) for the satisfying of his lust therein: cc pns31 vvd p-acp dt ord n1 p-acp dt j n1, p-acp vvg d j-jn cc j n2 vvg np1, cc vvg d n1 c-acp pns31 vdd, (p-acp vvg pno31 p-acp po31 n1,) p-acp dt vvg pp-f po31 vvb av: (5) sermon (DIV1) 98 Page 104
1600 but yet God withheld from from plunging himselfe into the extremity of those sinnes, not suffering him to fall into the act of Vncleannes. but yet God withheld from from plunging himself into the extremity of those Sins, not suffering him to fallen into the act of Uncleanness. cc-acp av np1 vvn p-acp p-acp vvg px31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2, xx vvg pno31 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 98 Page 104
1601 And as for the meanes, whereby God withholdeth men from sinning; And as for the means, whereby God withholdeth men from sinning; cc c-acp p-acp dt n2, c-crq np1 vvz n2 p-acp vvg; (5) sermon (DIV1) 98 Page 104
1602 they are also of wonderfull variety. Sometimes he taketh thē off, by diverting the course of the corruption & turning the affections another way. Sometimes he awaketh naturall Conscience ; they Are also of wonderful variety. Sometime he Takes them off, by diverting the course of the corruption & turning the affections Another Way. Sometime he awakes natural Conscience; pns32 vbr av pp-f j n1. av pns31 vvz pno32 a-acp, p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc vvg dt n2 j-jn n1. av pns31 vvz j n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 98 Page 105
1603 which is a very tender and tickle thing, when it is once stirred, and will boggle now & then at a very small matter in comparison, ouer it will doe at some other times. which is a very tender and tickle thing, when it is once stirred, and will boggle now & then At a very small matter in comparison, over it will do At Some other times. r-crq vbz dt av j cc j n1, c-crq pn31 vbz a-acp vvn, cc vmb vvb av cc av p-acp dt j j n1 p-acp n1, p-acp pn31 vmb vdi p-acp d j-jn n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 98 Page 105
1604 Somtimes he affrighteth them with apprensions of outward Euils ; Sometimes he affrighteth them with apprehensions of outward Evils; av pns31 vvz pno32 p-acp n2 pp-f j n2-jn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 98 Page 105
1605 as shame, infamy, charge, enuy, losse of a friend, danger of humane Lawes, and sundry other such like discouragements. as shame, infamy, charge, envy, loss of a friend, danger of humane Laws, and sundry other such like discouragements. c-acp n1, n1, n1, n1, n1 pp-f dt n1, n1 pp-f j n2, cc j n-jn d j n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 98 Page 105
1606 Sometimes he cooleth their resolutions, by presenting vnto their thoughts the terrours of the Law, the strictnes of the last Account, and the endlesse vnsufferable torments of Hell-fire. Somtimes, Sometime he cooleth their resolutions, by presenting unto their thoughts the terrors of the Law, the strictness of the last Account, and the endless unsufferable torments of Hell-fire. Sometimes, av pns31 vvz po32 n2, p-acp vvg p-acp po32 n2 dt n2 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 pp-f dt ord vvb, cc dt j j n2 pp-f n1. av, (5) sermon (DIV1) 98 Page 105
1607 when all things are ripe for execution, hee denyeth them opportunity, or casteth in some vnexpected impediment in the way, that quasheth all. when all things Are ripe for execution, he denyeth them opportunity, or Cast in Some unexpected impediment in the Way, that quasheth all. c-crq d n2 vbr j p-acp n1, pns31 vvz pno32 n1, cc vvz p-acp d j n1 p-acp dt n1, cst vvz d. (5) sermon (DIV1) 98 Page 105
1608 Somtimes he disableth them, and weakeneth the arme of flesh wherein they trusted, so as they want power to their will; Sometimes he disableth them, and weakeneth the arm of Flesh wherein they trusted, so as they want power to their will; av pns31 vvz pno32, cc vvz dt n1 pp-f n1 c-crq pns32 vvd, av c-acp pns32 vvb n1 p-acp po32 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 98 Page 105
1609 as here he dealt with Abimelech. And sundry other wayes he hath, more then we are able to search into, wherby hee layeth a restraint vpon men, as Here he dealt with Abimelech. And sundry other ways he hath, more then we Are able to search into, whereby he Layeth a restraint upon men, c-acp av pns31 vvd p-acp np1. cc j j-jn n2 pns31 vhz, dc cs pns12 vbr j pc-acp vvi p-acp, c-crq pns31 vvz dt n1 p-acp n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 98 Page 105
1610 and keepeth them backe from many sinnes and mischiefes, at least from the extremitie of many sinnes and mischiefes, whereunto otherwise Nature and Temptation would ca•ry them with a strong current. and Keepeth them back from many Sins and mischiefs, At least from the extremity of many Sins and mischiefs, whereunto otherwise Nature and Temptation would ca•ry them with a strong current. cc vvz pno32 av p-acp d n2 cc n2, p-acp ds p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2 cc n2, c-crq av n1 cc n1 vmd vvi pno32 p-acp dt j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 98 Page 105
1611 Not to speake yet of that sweet, and of all other the most blessed and powerfull restraint, which is wrought in vs by the Spirit of sanctification, renewing the soule, Not to speak yet of that sweet, and of all other the most blessed and powerful restraint, which is wrought in us by the Spirit of sanctification, renewing the soul, xx pc-acp vvi av pp-f d j, cc pp-f d n-jn dt ds j-vvn cc j n1, r-crq vbz vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vvg dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 98 Page 105
1612 and subduing the corruption that is in the Flesh vnto the Obedience of the Spirit: at which I shall haue fitter occasion to touch anon. and subduing the corruption that is in the Flesh unto the obedience of the Spirit: At which I shall have fitter occasion to touch anon. cc j-vvg dt n1 cst vbz p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1: p-acp r-crq pns11 vmb vhi jc n1 pc-acp vvi av. (5) sermon (DIV1) 98 Page 105
1613 In the meane time, that there is something or other, that restraineth men from doing some euils, vnto which they haue not onely a naturall p•onenesse, In the mean time, that there is something or other, that restraineth men from doing Some evils, unto which they have not only a natural p•onenesse, p-acp dt j n1, cst pc-acp vbz pi cc n-jn, cst vvz n2 p-acp vdg d n2-jn, p-acp r-crq pns32 vhb xx av-j dt j n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 99 Page 105
1614 but perhaps withall an actuall desire and purpose; but perhaps withal an actual desire and purpose; cc-acp av av dt j vvb cc n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 99 Page 105
1615 might be shewen by a world of instances: but because euery mans daily experience can abundantly furnish him with some, we will therefore content our selues with the fewer. might be shown by a world of instances: but Because every men daily experience can abundantly furnish him with Some, we will Therefore content our selves with the fewer. vmd vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2: cc-acp c-acp d ng1 j vvb vmb av-j vvi pno31 p-acp d, pns12 vmb av vvi po12 n2 p-acp dt d. (5) sermon (DIV1) 99 Page 105
1616 Laban meant no good to Iacob, when taking his Brethren with him, hee pursued after him seuen dayes journey in an hostile manner; Laban meant no good to Iacob, when taking his Brothers with him, he pursued After him seuen days journey in an hostile manner; np1 vvd dx j p-acp np1, c-crq vvg po31 n2 p-acp pno31, pns31 vvn p-acp pno31 crd ng2 n1 p-acp dt j n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 99 Page 105
1617 and he had power to his will, to haue done Iacob a mischiefe, Iacob being but imbellis turba, no more but himselfe, his wines and his little ones, with his flockes and heards, and he had power to his will, to have done Iacob a mischief, Iacob being but imbellis turba, no more but himself, his wines and his little ones, with his flocks and heards, cc pns31 vhd n1 p-acp po31 n1, pc-acp vhi vdn np1 dt n1, np1 vbg p-acp fw-la fw-la, av-dx dc p-acp px31, po31 n2 cc po31 j pi2, p-acp po31 n2 cc n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 99 Page 106
1618 and a few Servants to attend them, vnable to defend themselues, much more vnmeet to resist a prepared enemy: and a few Servants to attend them, unable to defend themselves, much more unmeet to resist a prepared enemy: cc dt d n2 pc-acp vvi pno32, j-u p-acp vvb px32, av-d av-dc j-u p-acp vvb dt j-vvn n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 99 Page 106
1619 yet for all his power, and purpose, and preparation, Laban when he had ouertaken Iacob, durst haue nothing at a•• to doe with him, yet for all his power, and purpose, and preparation, Laban when he had overtaken Iacob, durst have nothing At a•• to do with him, av c-acp d po31 n1, cc n1, cc n1, np1 c-crq pns31 vhd vvn np1, vvd vhb pix p-acp n1 p-acp vdb p-acp pno31, (5) sermon (DIV1) 99 Page 106
1620 and he had but very little to say to him neither: The worst was but this, [ Thus and thus haue you dealt with mee. and he had but very little to say to him neither: The worst was but this, [ Thus and thus have you dealt with me. cc pns31 vhd p-acp av j p-acp vvb p-acp pno31 av-dx: dt js vbds p-acp d, [ av cc av vhb pn22 vvn p-acp pno11. (5) sermon (DIV1) 99 Page 106
1621 And It is in the power of mine hand to doe you hurt: but the God of your father spake vnto me yesternight, saying; And It is in the power of mine hand to do you hurt: but the God of your father spoke unto me yesternight, saying; cc pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f po11 n1 pc-acp vdi pn22 vvi: cc-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 n1 vvd p-acp pno11 av-an, vvg; (5) sermon (DIV1) 99 Page 106
1622 Take thou heed that thou speake not to Iacob either good or bad: ] See the story in Gen. 31. The same Iacob had a Brother, as vnkind as that Vncle, nay much more despitefully bent against him then hee; Take thou heed that thou speak not to Iacob either good or bad: ] See the story in Gen. 31. The same Iacob had a Brother, as unkind as that Uncle, nay much more despitefully bent against him then he; vvb pns21 n1 cst pns21 vvb xx p-acp np1 d j cc j: ] vvb dt n1 p-acp np1 crd dt d np1 vhd dt n1, p-acp j c-acp d n1, uh-x av-d av-dc av-j vvn p-acp pno31 cs pns31; (5) sermon (DIV1) 99 Page 106
1623 for hee had vowed his destruction, ( The dayes of mourning for my father are at hand, for he had vowed his destruction, (The days of mourning for my father Are At hand, c-acp pns31 vhd vvn po31 n1, (dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp po11 n1 vbr p-acp n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 99 Page 106
1624 and then will I slay my brother Iacob:) and although the Mother well hoped, that some few dayes time and absence would appease the fury of Esau, and all should be forgotten; and then will I slay my brother Iacob:) and although the Mother well hoped, that Some few days time and absence would appease the fury of Esau, and all should be forgotten; cc av vmb pns11 vvi po11 n1 np1:) cc cs dt n1 av vvd, cst d d ng2 n1 cc n1 vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, cc d vmd vbi vvn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 99 Page 106
1625 yet twenty yeares after the old grudge remained, and vpon Iacobs approach Esau goeth forth to meete him with 400. men, armed (as it should seeme) for his destruction: yet twenty Years After the old grudge remained, and upon Iacobs approach Esau Goes forth to meet him with 400. men, armed (as it should seem) for his destruction: av crd ng2 p-acp dt j n1 vvd, cc p-acp npg1 vvb np1 vvz av pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp crd n2, vvn (c-acp pn31 vmd vvi) p-acp po31 n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 99 Page 106
1626 which cast Iacob into a terrible feare, and much destressed he was good man, and glad to vse the best wit he had, by diuiding his Companies, to prouide for the safetie at least of some part of his charge. which cast Iacob into a terrible Fear, and much distressed he was good man, and glad to use the best wit he had, by dividing his Companies, to provide for the safety At least of Some part of his charge. r-crq vvd np1 p-acp dt j n1, cc d j-vvn pns31 vbds j n1, cc j pc-acp vvi dt js n1 pns31 vhd, p-acp vvg po31 n2, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp ds pp-f d n1 pp-f po31 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 99 Page 106
1627 And yet behold at the encounter, no vse at all of the 400. men, vnlesse to be spectatours and witnesses of the ioyfull embraces, and kind louing complements that passed between the two brothers, in the liberall offers and modest refusals each of other courtesies; And yet behold At the encounter, no use At all of the 400. men, unless to be spectators and Witnesses of the joyful embraces, and kind loving compliments that passed between the two Brother's, in the liberal offers and modest refusals each of other courtesies; cc av vvb p-acp dt n1, dx n1 p-acp d pp-f dt crd n2, cs pc-acp vbb n2 cc n2 pp-f dt j n2, cc j j-vvg vvz cst vvd p-acp dt crd n2, p-acp dt j vvz cc j n2 d pp-f j-jn n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 99 Page 106
1628 in the 32. and 33. of Gen. A good Probatum of that Obseruation of Salomon, When a mans wayes please the Lord, hee maketh euen his enemies to bee at peace with him. in the 32. and 33. of Gen. A good Probatum of that Observation of Solomon, When a men ways please the Lord, he makes even his enemies to be At peace with him. p-acp dt crd cc crd pp-f np1 dt j fw-la pp-f d n1 pp-f np1, c-crq dt ng1 n2 vvb dt n1, pns31 vvz av po31 n2 pc-acp vbi p-acp n1 p-acp pno31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 99 Page 106
1629 Balaam the Coniurer, when King Balac had cast the hooke before him, baited with ample rewards in hand, balaam the Conjurer, when King Balaam had cast the hook before him, baited with ample rewards in hand, np1 dt n1, c-crq n1 np1 vhd vvn dt n1 p-acp pno31, vvn p-acp j vvz p-acp n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 99 Page 106
1630 and great promotions in reuersion, if he would come ouer to him and curse Israel ; had both Couetousnesse and ambition enough in him to make him bite: and great promotions in reversion, if he would come over to him and curse Israel; had both Covetousness and ambition enough in him to make him bite: cc j n2 p-acp n1, cs pns31 vmd vvi a-acp p-acp pno31 cc vvi np1; vhd d n1 cc n1 av-d p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi pno31 vvi: (5) sermon (DIV1) 99 Page 106
1631 so that he was not onely willing, but euen desirous, to satisfie the King; so that he was not only willing, but even desirous, to satisfy the King; av cst pns31 vbds xx av-j j, p-acp j j, pc-acp vvi dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 99 Page 106
1632 for he loued the wages of vnrightousnesse with his heart, and therefore made tryall (till he saw it was all in vaine,) if by any meanes he could wring, a permission from God to doe it. for he loved the wages of vnrightousnesse with his heart, and Therefore made trial (till he saw it was all in vain,) if by any means he could wring, a permission from God to do it. c-acp pns31 vvd dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc av vvd n1 (c-acp pns31 vvd pn31 vbds d p-acp j,) cs p-acp d n2 pns31 vmd vvi, dt n1 p-acp np1 pc-acp vdi pn31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 99 Page 107
1633 But when his eyes, were opened to behold Israel, and his mouth open that he must now pronounce something vpon Israel; But when his eyes, were opened to behold Israel, and his Mouth open that he must now pronounce something upon Israel; p-acp c-crq po31 n2, vbdr vvn p-acp vvb np1, cc po31 n1 vvi cst pns31 vmb av vvb pi p-acp np1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 99 Page 107
1634 though his eyes were full of Enuy, and his heart of Cursing, yet God put a parable of Bles•ing into his mouth, though his eyes were full of Envy, and his heart of Cursing, yet God put a parable of Bles•ing into his Mouth, cs po31 n2 vbdr j pp-f n1, cc po31 n1 pp-f vvg, av np1 vvd dt n1 pp-f vvg p-acp po31 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 99 Page 107
1635 and he was not able to vtter a syllable of any thing other then good concerning Israell, in 22.24. of Numbers. and he was not able to utter a syllable of any thing other then good Concerning Israel, in 22.24. of Numbers. cc pns31 vbds xx j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f d n1 j-jn av j vvg np1, p-acp crd. pp-f n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 99 Page 107
1636 In all which and sundry other instances, wherein when there was intended before hand so much euill to be done, In all which and sundry other instances, wherein when there was intended before hand so much evil to be done, p-acp d r-crq cc j j-jn n2, c-crq c-crq a-acp vbds j-vvn p-acp n1 av d j-jn pc-acp vbi vdn, (5) sermon (DIV1) 100 Page 107
1637 and there was withall in the parties such a forward desire, and such solemne preparation to haue it done; and there was withal in the parties such a forward desire, and such solemn preparation to have it done; cc a-acp vbds av p-acp dt n2 d dt j vvb, cc d j n1 pc-acp vhi pn31 vdn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 100 Page 107
1638 and yet when all came to all, so little or nothing was done, of what was intended, but rather the contrary: and yet when all Come to all, so little or nothing was done, of what was intended, but rather the contrary: cc av c-crq d vvd p-acp d, av j cc pix vbds vdn, pp-f r-crq vbds vvn, p-acp av-c dt n-jn: (5) sermon (DIV1) 100 Page 107
1639 it cannot first be imagined, that such a stop should be made, but by the powerfull restraint of some superiour, and ouer-ruling hand; it cannot First be imagined, that such a stop should be made, but by the powerful restraint of Some superior, and overruling hand; pn31 vmbx ord vbb vvn, cst d dt n1 vmd vbi vvn, cc-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d j-jn, cc j-vvg n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 100 Page 107
1640 neither may we doubt in the second place, that euery such restraint, by what second and subordinate meanes soeuer it be furthered, is yet the proper worke of God, as proceeding from and guided by his Almighty and irresistable prouidence. As for that which happened to Balaam, that it was Gods doing, the euidence is cleare; neither may we doubt in the second place, that every such restraint, by what second and subordinate means soever it be furthered, is yet the proper work of God, as proceeding from and guided by his Almighty and irresistible providence. As for that which happened to balaam, that it was God's doing, the evidence is clear; dx vmb pns12 vvb p-acp dt ord n1, cst d d n1, p-acp r-crq vvb cc j vvz av pn31 vbb vvn, vbz av dt j n1 pp-f np1, p-acp vvg p-acp cc vvn p-acp po31 j-jn cc j n1. c-acp p-acp d r-crq vvd p-acp np1, cst pn31 vbds npg1 vdg, dt n1 vbz j; (5) sermon (DIV1) 100 Page 107
1641 we haue it from the mouth of two or three witnesses. we have it from the Mouth of two or three Witnesses. pns12 vhb pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f crd cc crd n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 100 Page 107
1642 The Wisard himselfe confesseth it, The Lord will not suffer me to go with you, Num. 22. The King, that set him on worke, vpbraideth him with it; The Wizard himself Confesses it, The Lord will not suffer me to go with you, Num. 22. The King, that Set him on work, upbraideth him with it; dt n1 px31 vvz pn31, dt n1 vmb xx vvi pno11 pc-acp vvi p-acp pn22, np1 crd dt n1, cst vvd pno31 p-acp n1, vvz pno31 p-acp pn31; (5) sermon (DIV1) 100 Page 107
1643 I thought indeed to promote thee to great honour: but loe the Lord hath kept thee backe from honour: Numb. I Thought indeed to promote thee to great honour: but lo the Lord hath kept thee back from honour: Numb. pns11 vvd av pc-acp vvi pno21 p-acp j n1: cc-acp uh dt n1 vhz vvn pno21 av p-acp n1: vvb. (5) sermon (DIV1) 100 Page 107
1644 24. And Moses would haue Israel take knowledge of it; 24. And Moses would have Israel take knowledge of it; crd np1 np1 vmd vhi np1 vvi n1 pp-f pn31; (5) sermon (DIV1) 100 Page 107
1645 The Lord thy God would not hearken vnto Balaam, but the Lord thy God turned the curse into a blessing, The Lord thy God would not harken unto balaam, but the Lord thy God turned the curse into a blessing, dt n1 po21 np1 vmd xx vvi p-acp np1, cc-acp dt n1 po21 n1 vvd dt n1 p-acp dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 100 Page 107
1646 because the Lord thy God loued thee. Because the Lord thy God loved thee. c-acp dt n1 po21 n1 vvd pno21. (5) sermon (DIV1) 100 Page 107
1647 Deut. 23. It was God then, that turned Balaams curse into a blessing, and it was the same God, that turned Labans reuengefull thoughts into a friendly Expostulation ; Deuteronomy 23. It was God then, that turned Balaams curse into a blessing, and it was the same God, that turned Labans revengeful thoughts into a friendly Expostulation; np1 crd pn31 vbds np1 av, cst vvd npg1 vvb p-acp dt n1, cc pn31 vbds dt d np1, cst vvd npg1 j n2 p-acp dt j n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 100 Page 107
1648 and it was the same God, that turned Es•us inueterate malice, into a kind brotherly cong••••lation. He that hath set bounds to the sea, which, and it was the same God, that turned Es•us inveterate malice, into a kind brotherly cong••••lation. He that hath Set bounds to the sea, which, cc pn31 vbds dt d np1, cst vvd j j n1, p-acp dt n1 av-j n1. pns31 cst vhz vvn n2 p-acp dt n1, r-crq, (5) sermon (DIV1) 100 Page 107
1649 though the waues thereof rage horribly they cannot passe, (Hitherto shalt thou goe, and here shalt thou stay thy proud waues ;) and did command the waters of the Red sea to stay their course, though the waves thereof rage horribly they cannot pass, (Hitherto shalt thou go, and Here shalt thou stay thy proud waves;) and did command the waters of the Read sea to stay their course, cs dt n2 av vvb av-j pns32 vmbx vvb, (av vm2 pns21 vvi, cc av vm2 pns21 vvi po21 j n2;) cc vdd vvi dt n2 pp-f dt j-jn n1 pc-acp vvi po32 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 100 Page 108
1650 and stand vp as on heaps ; and stand up as on heaps; cc vvb a-acp c-acp p-acp n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 100 Page 108
1651 and by his power could enforce the waters of the Riuer Iordane, to runne quite against the current vp the Channel; and by his power could enforce the waters of the River Iordane, to run quite against the current up the Channel; cc p-acp po31 n1 vmd vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1 np1, pc-acp vvi av p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 100 Page 108
1652 he hath in his hands, and at his command the hearts of all the sonnes of men, he hath in his hands, and At his command the hearts of all the Sons of men, pns31 vhz p-acp po31 n2, cc p-acp po31 n1 dt n2 pp-f d dt n2 pp-f n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 100 Page 108
1653 yea though they be the greatest Kings and Monarchs in the world, as the riuers of waters ; yea though they be the greatest Kings and Monarchs in the world, as the Rivers of waters; uh cs pns32 vbb dt js ng1 cc n2 p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 100 Page 108
1654 and can wind and turne them at his pleasure, inclining them which way soeuer he will. and can wind and turn them At his pleasure, inclining them which Way soever he will. cc vmb vvi cc vvb pno32 p-acp po31 n1, vvg pno32 r-crq n1 av pns31 vmb. (5) sermon (DIV1) 100 Page 108
1655 The fiercenes of man shall turne to thy praise, (saith Dauid in Psal. 76.10.) and the fiercenes of them shalt thou retaine: The fierceness of man shall turn to thy praise, (Says David in Psalm 76.10.) and the fierceness of them shalt thou retain: dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vvi p-acp po21 n1, (vvz np1 p-acp np1 crd.) cc dt n1 pp-f pno32 vm2 pns21 vvi: (5) sermon (DIV1) 100 Page 108
1656 the latter clause of the verse is very significant in the Originall, & cōmeth home to our purpose; the latter clause of the verse is very significant in the Original, & comes home to our purpose; dt d n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz av j p-acp dt j-jn, cc vvz av-an p-acp po12 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 100 Page 108
1657 as if we should translate it, Thou shalt gird the remainder of their wrath, or of their fiercenes. The meaning is this. as if we should translate it, Thou shalt gird the remainder of their wrath, or of their fierceness. The meaning is this. c-acp cs pns12 vmd vvi pn31, pns21 vm2 vvi dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, cc pp-f po32 n1. dt n1 vbz d. (5) sermon (DIV1) 100 Page 108
1658 Suppose a mans heart be neuer so full fraught with enuy, hatred, malice, wrath, and reuenge, let him be as fierce and furious as is possible; Suppose a men heart be never so full fraught with envy, hatred, malice, wrath, and revenge, let him be as fierce and furious as is possible; vvb dt ng1 n1 vbi av-x av av-j vvn p-acp n1, n1, n1, n1, cc n1, vvb pno31 vbi p-acp j cc j c-acp vbz j; (5) sermon (DIV1) 100 Page 108
1659 God may indeed suffer him, and he will suffer him to exercise so much of his corruption, God may indeed suffer him, and he will suffer him to exercise so much of his corruption, np1 vmb av vvb pno31, cc pns31 vmb vvi pno31 pc-acp vvi av d pp-f po31 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 100 Page 108
1660 and proceed so farre in his fiercenesse, as he seeth expedient and vsefull for the forwarding of other his secret and just and holy appointments, and so order the sinfull fiercenes of man by his wonderfull prouidence, and proceed so Far in his fierceness, as he sees expedient and useful for the forwarding of other his secret and just and holy appointments, and so order the sinful fierceness of man by his wonderful providence, cc vvb av av-j p-acp po31 n1, c-acp pns31 vvz j cc j p-acp dt vvg pp-f n-jn po31 j-jn cc j cc j n2, cc av n1 dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 j n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 100 Page 108
1661 as to make it seruiceable to his ends, and to turne it to his glory: but looke whatsoeuer wrath and fiercenes there is in the heart of a man, ouer and aboue so much as will serue for those his eternall purposes, all that surplusage, that ouerplus and remainder whatsoeuer it be he will gird ; as to make it serviceable to his ends, and to turn it to his glory: but look whatsoever wrath and fierceness there is in the heart of a man, over and above so much as will serve for those his Eternal Purposes, all that surplusage, that overplus and remainder whatsoever it be he will gird; c-acp pc-acp vvi pn31 j p-acp po31 n2, cc pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp po31 n1: p-acp vvi r-crq n1 cc n1 a-acp vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, a-acp cc a-acp av av-d c-acp vmb vvi p-acp d po31 j n2, d cst n1, cst n1 cc n1 r-crq pn31 vbi pns31 vmb vvi; (5) sermon (DIV1) 100 Page 108
1662 he will so bind, & hamper, and restraine him that he shall not be able to goe an inch beyond his tedder, he will so bind, & hamper, and restrain him that he shall not be able to go an inch beyond his tedder, pns31 vmb av vvi, cc vvi, cc vvb pno31 cst pns31 vmb xx vbi j pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 100 Page 108
1663 though he would fret his heart out. though he would fret his heart out. cs pns31 vmd vvi po31 n1 av. (5) sermon (DIV1) 100 Page 108
1664 The fiercenes of man shal turne to thy praise, so much of it as he doth execute: The fierceness of man shall turn to thy praise, so much of it as he does execute: dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vvi p-acp po21 n1, av d pp-f pn31 c-acp pns31 vdz vvi: (5) sermon (DIV1) 100 Page 108
1665 and the remainder of their fiercenes thou shalt refraine, that they execute it not. Be he neuer so great a Prince ; and the remainder of their fierceness thou shalt refrain, that they execute it not. Be he never so great a Prince; cc dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 pns21 vm2 vvi, cst pns32 vvb pn31 xx. vbb pns31 av-x av j dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 100 Page 108
1666 or haue he neuer so great a spirit ; all is one; hee must come vnder. or have he never so great a Spirit; all is one; he must come under. cc vhb pns31 av-x av j dt n1; d vbz pi; pns31 vmb vvi p-acp. (5) sermon (DIV1) 100 Page 108
1667 No difference with God in this, betwixt him that sitteth on the throne, and her that grindeth at the mill: No difference with God in this, betwixt him that Sitteth on the throne, and her that grindeth At the mill: dx n1 p-acp np1 p-acp d, p-acp pno31 cst vvz p-acp dt n1, cc po31 d vvz p-acp dt n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 100 Page 108
1668 He shall refraine the spirit of Prin•• •nd is wonderfull among the Kings of the earth: He shall refrain the Spirit of Prin•• •nd is wonderful among the Kings of the earth: pns31 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 n1 vbz j p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 100 Page 108
1669 in the last verse of that Psalme. in the last verse of that Psalm. p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f d n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 100 Page 108
1670 Now of the truth of all that hath beene hitherto spoken in both these branches of the Obseruation, (viz. that first there is a restraint of euill; Now of the truth of all that hath been hitherto spoken in both these branches of the Observation, (viz. that First there is a restraint of evil; av pp-f dt n1 pp-f d cst vhz vbn av vvn p-acp d d n2 pp-f dt n1, (n1 cst ord pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f j-jn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 101 Page 109
1671 and then secondly, that this restraint is from God; ) I know not any thing can giue vs better assurance, taking them both together, and then secondly, that this restraint is from God;) I know not any thing can give us better assurance, taking them both together, cc cs ord, cst d n1 vbz p-acp np1;) pns11 vvb xx d n1 vmb vvi pno12 jc n1, vvg pno32 d av, (5) sermon (DIV1) 101 Page 109
1672 then to consider the generality and strength of our Naturall corruption. Generall it is first, in regard of the Persons ; then to Consider the generality and strength of our Natural corruption. General it is First, in regard of the Persons; av pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 j n1. n1 pn31 vbz ord, p-acp n1 pp-f dt n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 101 Page 109
1673 ouerspreading the whole lumpe of our nature: there is not a child of Adam free from the common infection; overspreading the Whole lump of our nature: there is not a child of Adam free from the Common infection; vvg dt j-jn n1 pp-f po12 n1: pc-acp vbz xx dt n1 pp-f np1 j p-acp dt j n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 101 Page 109
1674 They are all corrupt, they are altogether become abominable, there is none that doth good no not one. They Are all corrupt, they Are altogether become abominable, there is none that does good no not one. pns32 vbr d j, pns32 vbr av vvn j, pc-acp vbz pix cst vdz j dx xx crd. (5) sermon (DIV1) 101 Page 109
1675 Generall secondly, in regard of the subiect, ouerrunning the whole man, soule and body, with all the parts and powers of eyther, General secondly, in regard of the Subject, overrunning the Whole man, soul and body, with all the parts and Powers of either, n1 ord, p-acp n1 pp-f dt j-jn, vvg dt j-jn n1, n1 cc n1, p-acp d dt n2 cc n2 pp-f d, (5) sermon (DIV1) 101 Page 109
1676 so as from the sole of the foote to the crowne of the head there is no whole part. so as from the sole of the foot to the crown of the head there is no Whole part. av c-acp p-acp dt j pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 a-acp vbz dx j-jn n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 101 Page 109
1677 Whatsoeuer is borne of the flesh is flesh ; Whatsoever is born of the Flesh is Flesh; r-crq vbz vvn pp-f dt n1 vbz n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 101 Page 109
1678 and to them that are defiled and vnbeleeuing nothing is pure, but euen their mind and conscience is defiled ; and to them that Are defiled and unbelieving nothing is pure, but even their mind and conscience is defiled; cc p-acp pno32 cst vbr vvn cc vvg pix vbz j, cc-acp av-j po32 n1 cc n1 vbz vvn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 101 Page 109
1679 and All the imaginations of the thoughts of their hearts are onely euill continually. Generall thirdly, in regard, of the Obiect : and All the Imaginations of the thoughts of their hearts Are only evil continually. General Thirdly, in regard, of the Object: cc d dt n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f po32 n2 vbr av-j j-jn av-j. n1 ord, p-acp n1, pp-f dt n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 101 Page 109
1680 averse from all kind of good, (In me that is in my flesh, dwelleth no good thing;) and prone to all kind of euill, ( He hath set himselfe in no good way, averse from all kind of good, (In me that is in my Flesh, dwells no good thing;) and prove to all kind of evil, (He hath Set himself in no good Way, j p-acp d n1 pp-f j, (p-acp pno11 d vbz p-acp po11 n1, vvz dx j n1;) cc j p-acp d n1 pp-f n-jn, (pns31 vhz vvn px31 p-acp dx j n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 101 Page 109
1681 neither doth he abhorre any thing that is euill. ) Adde to this generality, the strength also of our corruption; neither does he abhor any thing that is evil.) Add to this generality, the strength also of our corruption; av-dx vdz pns31 vvi d n1 cst vbz j-jn.) vvb p-acp d n1, dt n1 av pp-f po12 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 101 Page 109
1682 how vigorus, and stirring, and actiue it is, and how it carryeth vs headlongly with full speed into all manner of euill, As the horse rusheth into the battell, so as we haue no hold of our selues, how vigorous, and stirring, and active it is, and how it Carrieth us headlongly with full speed into all manner of evil, As the horse Rushes into the battle, so as we have no hold of our selves, c-crq j, cc vvg, cc j pn31 vbz, cc c-crq pn31 vvz pno12 av-j p-acp j n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f n-jn, p-acp dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1, av c-acp pns12 vhb dx vvb pp-f po12 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 101 Page 109
1683 neither power to stay our selues, till we haue runne as farre as we can, neither power to stay our selves, till we have run as Far as we can, dx n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n2, c-acp pns12 vhb vvn c-acp av-j c-acp pns12 vmb, (5) sermon (DIV1) 101 Page 109
1684 and without the mercy of God plunged our selues into the bottome of the bottomelesse pit. and without the mercy of God plunged our selves into the bottom of the bottomless pit. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvn po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 101 Page 109
1685 Lay all this together and there can be no other sufficient reason giuen, then this restraint whereof we now speake, Lay all this together and there can be no other sufficient reason given, then this restraint whereof we now speak, np1 d d av cc a-acp vmb vbi dx n-jn j n1 vvn, cs d n1 c-crq pns12 av vvi, (5) sermon (DIV1) 101 Page 109
1686 why any one man should at any one time refraine from any one sin being tempted thereunto, whereinto any other man at any other time hath fallen being alike tempted. why any one man should At any one time refrain from any one since being tempted thereunto, whereinto any other man At any other time hath fallen being alike tempted. c-crq d crd n1 vmd p-acp d crd n1 vvi p-acp d crd n1 vbg vvn av, c-crq d j-jn n1 p-acp d j-jn n1 vhz vvn vbg av-j vvn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 101 Page 109
1687 Euery man would kill his brother, as Cain did Abel ; and euery man defile his sister as Amnon did Thamar ; Every man would kill his brother, as Cain did Abel; and every man defile his sister as Amnon did Tamar; d n1 vmd vvi po31 n1, c-acp np1 vdd np1; cc d n1 vvb po31 n1 p-acp np1 vdd np1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 101 Page 109
1688 and euery man oppresse his inferiour, as Ahab did Naboth ; and euery man supplant his betters, as Zibah did Mephibosheth ; and every man oppress his inferior, as Ahab did Naboth; and every man supplant his betters, as Zibah did Mephibosheth; cc d n1 vvi po31 j-jn, c-acp np1 vdd np1; cc d n1 vvi po31 n2-j, c-acp np1 vdd np1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 101 Page 109
1689 and euery man betray his Master, as Iudas did Christ: and every man betray his Master, as Iudas did christ: cc d n1 vvi po31 n1, c-acp np1 vdd np1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 101 Page 109
1690 euery man being as deepe in the loines of Adam, as either Cain, or Iudas, or any of the rest. every man being as deep in the loins of Adam, as either Cain, or Iudas, or any of the rest. d n1 vbg p-acp j-jn p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, p-acp d np1, cc np1, cc d pp-f dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 101 Page 110
1691 Their nature was not more corrupt then ours, neither ours lesse corrupt then theirs: Their nature was not more corrupt then ours, neither ours less corrupt then theirs: po32 n1 vbds xx av-dc j cs png12, av-dx png12 av-dc j av png32: (5) sermon (DIV1) 101 Page 110
1692 and therefore euery one of vs should haue done those things, as well as any one of them, and Therefore every one of us should have done those things, as well as any one of them, cc av d crd pp-f pno12 vmd vhi vdn d n2, c-acp av c-acp d crd pp-f pno32, (5) sermon (DIV1) 101 Page 110
1693 if there had not beene something without and aboue nature to withhold vs, and keep vs backe therefrom, if there had not been something without and above nature to withhold us, and keep us back therefrom, cs pc-acp vhd xx vbn pi p-acp cc p-acp n1 p-acp vvb pno12, cc vvb pno12 av av, (5) sermon (DIV1) 101 Page 110
1694 when we were tempted, which was not in that measure afforded them, whē they were tempted. when we were tempted, which was not in that measure afforded them, when they were tempted. c-crq pns12 vbdr vvn, r-crq vbds xx p-acp d n1 vvd pno32, c-crq pns32 vbdr vvn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 101 Page 110
1695 And from whom can we thinke that restraint to come, but from that God, who is the Auth•r & the Lord of nature, and hath the power & command and rule of Nature ; And from whom can we think that restraint to come, but from that God, who is the Auth•r & the Lord of nature, and hath the power & command and Rule of Nature; cc p-acp ro-crq vmb pns12 vvi d n1 pc-acp vvi, cc-acp p-acp d np1, r-crq vbz dt n1 cc dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vhz dt n1 cc vvi cc n1 pp-f n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 101 Page 110
1696 by whose grace and goodnesse we are whatsoeuer we are: by whose grace and Goodness we Are whatsoever we Are: p-acp rg-crq n1 cc n1 pns12 vbr r-crq pns12 vbr: (5) sermon (DIV1) 101 Page 110
1697 and to whose powerfull assistance we owe it, if we doe any good, (for it is he that setteth vs on;) & to his powerfull restraint, if we eschew any euill, (for it is he that keepeth vs of:) Therefore I also withheld thee from sinning against mee. and to whose powerful assistance we owe it, if we do any good, (for it is he that sets us on;) & to his powerful restraint, if we eschew any evil, (for it is he that Keepeth us of:) Therefore I also withheld thee from sinning against me. cc p-acp rg-crq j n1 pns12 vvb pn31, cs pns12 vdb d j, (c-acp pn31 vbz pns31 cst vvz pno12 p-acp;) cc p-acp po31 j n1, cs pns12 vvb d j-jn, (c-acp pn31 vbz pns31 cst vvz pno12 pp-f:) av pns11 av vvn pno21 p-acp vvg p-acp pno11. (5) sermon (DIV1) 101 Page 110
1698 And as to the third point in the Obseruation, it is not much lesse euident then the two former; And as to the third point in the Observation, it is not much less evident then the two former; cc c-acp p-acp dt ord n1 p-acp dt n1, pn31 vbz xx av-d av-dc j cs dt crd j; (5) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 110
1699 namely, that this Restraint, as it is from God, so it is from the Mercy of God. namely, that this Restraint, as it is from God, so it is from the Mercy of God. av, cst d n1, c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp np1, av pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 110
1700 Hence it is that Diuines vsually bestow vpon it the name of Grace : distinguishing between a twofold Grace; Hence it is that Divines usually bestow upon it the name of Grace: distinguishing between a twofold Grace; av pn31 vbz cst n2-jn av-j vvb p-acp pn31 dt n1 pp-f vvb: vvg p-acp dt j vvb; (5) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 110
1701 a speciall renewing Grace, and a Cōmon restraining Grace. a special renewing Grace, and a Common restraining Grace. dt j vvg vvi, cc dt j vvg vvi. (5) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 110
1702 The speciall & renewing Grace is indeed so incomparably more excellent, that in comparison therof the other is not worthy to be called by the name of Grace, if we would speake properly and exactly: The special & renewing Grace is indeed so incomparably more excellent, that in comparison thereof the other is not worthy to be called by the name of Grace, if we would speak properly and exactly: dt j cc vvg n1 vbz av av av-j av-dc j, cst p-acp n1 av dt n-jn vbz xx j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cs pns12 vmd vvi av-j cc av-j: (5) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 110
1703 but yet the word [ Grace ] may not vnfitly be so extended, as to reach to euery act of Gods prouidence whereby at any time he restraineth men from doing those euils which otherwise they would doe; but yet the word [ Grace ] may not unfitly be so extended, as to reach to every act of God's providence whereby At any time he restraineth men from doing those evils which otherwise they would do; cc-acp av dt n1 [ vvb ] vmb xx av-j vbi av vvn, a-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1 pp-f npg1 n1 c-crq p-acp d n1 pns31 vvz n2 p-acp vdg d n2-jn r-crq av pns32 vmd vdi; (5) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 110
1704 and that in a threefold respect: of God, of Themselues, of Others. First, in respect of God, euery restraint from sinne may be called Grace ; and that in a threefold respect: of God, of Themselves, of Others. First, in respect of God, every restraint from sin may be called Grace; cc cst p-acp dt j vvb: pp-f np1, pp-f px32, pp-f n2-jn. ord, p-acp n1 pp-f np1, d n1 p-acp n1 vmb vbi vvn vvb; (5) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 110
1705 in asmuch as it proceedeth ex mero motu, from the meere good will and pleasure of God, without any cause, motiue, in as as it Proceedeth ex mero motu, from the mere good will and pleasure of God, without any cause, motive, p-acp av c-acp pn31 vvz fw-la fw-it fw-la, p-acp dt j j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, p-acp d n1, n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 110
1706 or inducement in the man that is so restrained. or inducement in the man that is so restrained. cc n1 p-acp dt n1 cst vbz av vvn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 110
1707 For take a man in the state of corrupt nature ▪ and leaue him to himselfe; For take a man in the state of corrupt nature ▪ and leave him to himself; p-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1 ▪ cc vvi pno31 pc-acp px31; (5) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 110
1708 and thinke, how it is possible for him to forbeare any sinne, whereunto he is tempted, There is no power in Nature, to worke a Restraint: and think, how it is possible for him to forbear any sin, whereunto he is tempted, There is no power in Nature, to work a Restraint: cc vvb, c-crq pn31 vbz j p-acp pno31 p-acp vvb d n1, c-crq pns31 vbz vvn, pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 110
1709 nay there is not so much as any pronenesse in nature, to desire a restraint : much lesse then is there any worth in Nature, to deserue a restraint. nay there is not so much as any proneness in nature, to desire a restraint: much less then is there any worth in Nature, to deserve a restraint. uh-x a-acp vbz xx av av-d c-acp d n1 p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1: av-d dc cs vbz a-acp d n1 p-acp n1, p-acp vvb dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 110
1710 Issuing therefore, not at all from the powers of Nature, but from the free pleasure of God, as a beame of his mercifull prouidence, this Restraint may well be called Grace. And so it may be secondly, in respect of the Persons themselues: because, Issuing Therefore, not At all from the Powers of Nature, but from the free pleasure of God, as a beam of his merciful providence, this Restraint may well be called Grace. And so it may be secondly, in respect of the Persons themselves: Because, vvg av, xx p-acp d p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, p-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1, d n1 vmb av vbi vvn n1. cc av pn31 vmb vbi ord, p-acp n1 pp-f dt n2 px32: c-acp, (5) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 111
1711 though it be not auayleable to them for their euerlasting saluation; though it be not available to them for their everlasting salvation; cs pn31 vbb xx j p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 j n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 111
1712 yet it is some fauour to them, more then they haue deseru•d, that by this meanes their sinnes (what in number, what in waight) are so much lesser, yet it is Some favour to them, more then they have deseru•d, that by this means their Sins (what in number, what in weight) Are so much lesser, av pn31 vbz d vvb p-acp pno32, av-dc cs pns32 vhb vvn, cst p-acp d n2 po32 n2 (r-crq p-acp n1, r-crq p-acp n1) vbr av av-d jc, (5) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 111
1713 then otherwise they would haue beene; then otherwise they would have been; cs av pns32 vmd vhi vbn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 111
1714 whereby also their account shalbe so much the easier, and their stripes so many the fewer : whereby also their account shall so much the Easier, and their stripes so many the fewer: c-crq av po32 vvb vmb av av-d dt jc, cc po32 n2 av d dt d: (5) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 111
1715 St. Chrysostome often obserueth it, as an effect of the mercy of God vpon them, Saint Chrysostom often observeth it, as an Effect of the mercy of God upon them, n1 np1 av vvz pn31, c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno32, (5) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 111
1716 when he cutteth off great offenders betimes with some speedy destruction: and he doth it out of this very consideration, that they are thereby preuented from committing many sinnes, which if God should haue lent them a longer time, they would haue committed. If his obseruation be sound; when he cutteth off great offenders betimes with Some speedy destruction: and he does it out of this very consideration, that they Are thereby prevented from committing many Sins, which if God should have lent them a longer time, they would have committed. If his observation be found; c-crq pns31 vvz a-acp j n2 av p-acp d j n1: cc pns31 vdz pn31 av pp-f d j n1, cst pns32 vbr av vvn p-acp vvg d n2, r-crq cs np1 vmd vhi vvn pno32 dt jc n1, pns32 vmd vhi vvn. cs po31 n1 vbb j; (5) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 111
1717 it may then well passe for a double Mercy of God to a sinner, if he both respite his destruction, it may then well pass for a double Mercy of God to a sinner, if he both respite his destruction, pn31 vmb av av vvi p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1, cs pns31 d n1 po31 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 111
1718 and withall restraine him from sinne: and withal restrain him from sin: cc av vvb pno31 p-acp n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 111
1719 for by the one, he giueth him so much longer time for repentāce, which is one mercy ; for by the one, he gives him so much longer time for Repentance, which is one mercy; c-acp p-acp dt crd, pns31 vvz pno31 av av-d jc n1 p-acp n1, r-crq vbz crd n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 111
1720 and by the other, he preuenteth so much of the increase of his sin, which is another mercy. Thirdly, it may be called Grace, in respect of other men. For in restraining men from doing euil, God intendeth as principally his owne glory, so withall the good of mankind, especially of his Church, in the preseruation of humane society: which could not subsist an houre, and by the other, he preventeth so much of the increase of his since, which is Another mercy. Thirdly, it may be called Grace, in respect of other men. For in restraining men from doing evil, God intends as principally his own glory, so withal the good of mankind, especially of his Church, in the preservation of humane society: which could not subsist an hour, cc p-acp dt n-jn, pns31 vvz av d pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, r-crq vbz j-jn n1. ord, pn31 vmb vbi vvn n1, p-acp n1 pp-f j-jn n2. c-acp p-acp vvg n2 p-acp vdg j-jn, np1 vvz a-acp av-jn po31 d n1, av av dt j pp-f n1, av-j pp-f po31 n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1: r-crq vmd xx vvi dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 111
1721 if euery man should be left to the wildnesse of his owne nature, to doe what mischeife, the Deuill and his owne heart would put him vpon, without restraint. if every man should be left to the wildness of his own nature, to do what mischief, the devil and his own heart would put him upon, without restraint. cs d n1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 d n1, pc-acp vdi r-crq n1, dt n1 cc po31 d n1 vmd vvi pno31 p-acp, p-acp n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 111
1722 So that the restraining of mens corrupt purposes and affections, p•oceedeth from that NONLATINALPHABET (as the Apostle somewhere calleth it,) that loue of God to mankind, whereby he willeth their preseruation: and might therefore in that respect beare the name of Grace, though there should be no good at all intended thereby to the person so restrained. So that the restraining of men's corrupt Purposes and affections, p•oceedeth from that (as the Apostle somewhere calls it,) that love of God to mankind, whereby he wills their preservation: and might Therefore in that respect bear the name of Grace, though there should be no good At all intended thereby to the person so restrained. av cst dt vvg pp-f ng2 j n2 cc n2, vvz p-acp cst (c-acp dt n1 av vvz pn31,) cst n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1, c-crq pns31 vvz po32 n1: cc vmd av p-acp d n1 vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, cs a-acp vmd vbi dx j p-acp d vvd av p-acp dt n1 av vvn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 111
1723 Iust as those NONLATINALPHABET, those spirituall guifts, which God hath distributed in a wonderfull variety for the edifying of his Church, Just as those, those spiritual Gifts, which God hath distributed in a wonderful variety for the edifying of his Church, j c-acp d, d j n2, r-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt j-vvg pp-f po31 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 112
1724 though they oftentimes bring no good to the receiuer, are yet stiled Graces in the Scriptures; though they oftentimes bring no good to the receiver, Are yet styled Graces in the Scriptures; cs pns32 av vvb dx j p-acp dt n1, vbr av vvn n2 p-acp dt n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 112
1725 because the distribution of them proceedeth from the gracious loue and fauour of God to his Church, whose benefit he intendeth therein. God here restrained Abimelech ; Because the distribution of them Proceedeth from the gracious love and favour of God to his Church, whose benefit he intends therein. God Here restrained Abimelech; c-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32 vvz p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n1, rg-crq n1 pns31 vvz av. np1 av vvn np1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 112
1726 as elsewhere he did Laban, and Esau, and Balaam, and others; as elsewhere he did Laban, and Esau, and balaam, and Others; c-acp av pns31 vdd np1, cc np1, cc np1, cc n2-jn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 112
1727 not so much for their owne sakes, though perhaps sometimes that also, as for their sakes, whom they should haue iniured by their sinnes, if they had acted them; not so much for their own sakes, though perhaps sometime that also, as for their sakes, whom they should have injured by their Sins, if they had acted them; xx av av-d c-acp po32 d n2, cs av av cst av, c-acp p-acp po32 n2, r-crq pns32 vmd vhi vvn p-acp po32 n2, cs pns32 vhd vvn pno32; (5) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 112
1728 as here Abin•rlech for his chosen Abrahams sake, and Laban and Esau for his seruant Iacobs sake, as Here Abin•rlech for his chosen Abrahams sake, and Laban and Esau for his servant Iacobs sake, c-acp av np1 p-acp po31 j-vvn np1 n1, cc np1 cc np1 p-acp po31 n1 npg1 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 112
1729 and Balaam for his people Israels sake. and balaam for his people Israel's sake. cc np1 p-acp po31 n1 npg1 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 112
1730 As it is said in Psalm. 103. and that with speciall reference (as I conceiue it) to this very story of Abraham, He suffered no man to doe them wrong, As it is said in Psalm. 103. and that with special Referente (as I conceive it) to this very story of Abraham, He suffered no man to do them wrong, p-acp pn31 vbz vvn p-acp n1. crd cc d p-acp j n1 (c-acp pns11 vvb pn31) p-acp d j n1 pp-f np1, pns31 vvd dx n1 pc-acp vdi pno32 n-jn, (5) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 112
1731 but reproued euen Kings for their sake ; saying Touch not mine annointed, and doe my Prophets no harme: but reproved even Kings for their sake; saying Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm: cc-acp vvd av-j n2 p-acp po32 n1; vvg vvb xx po11 vvd, cc vdb po11 n2 dx n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 112
1732 He reproued euen Kings, by restraining their power, as here Abimeleches ; He reproved even Kings, by restraining their power, as Here Abimelech's; pns31 vvd av-j n2, p-acp vvg po32 n1, c-acp av n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 112
1733 but it was for their sakes still, that so Sarah his annointed might not bee touched, but it was for their sakes still, that so Sarah his anointed might not be touched, cc-acp pn31 vbds p-acp po32 n2 av, cst av np1 po31 vvn n1 xx vbi vvn, (5) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 112
1734 nor his Prophet Abraham sustaine any harme. nor his Prophet Abraham sustain any harm. ccx po31 n1 np1 vvi d n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 112
1735 We see now the Obseruation proued in all the points of it. 1. Men doe not alwaies commit those euils, they would, We see now the Observation proved in all the points of it. 1. Men do not always commit those evils, they would, pns12 vvb av dt n1 vvn p-acp d dt n2 pp-f pn31. crd n2 vdb xx av vvb d n2-jn, pns32 vmd, (5) sermon (DIV1) 103 Page 112
1736 and might doe. 2. That they doe not, it is from Gods restraint, who with holdeth them. 3. That restraint is an Act of his mercifull Prouidence, and may therefore beare the name of Grace: in respect of God, who freely giueth it; and might do. 2. That they do not, it is from God's restraint, who with holds them. 3. That restraint is an Act of his merciful Providence, and may Therefore bear the name of Grace: in respect of God, who freely gives it; cc vmd vdi. crd cst pns32 vdb xx, pn31 vbz p-acp npg1 n1, r-crq p-acp vvz pno32. crd cst n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1, cc vmb av vvi dt n1 pp-f n1: p-acp n1 pp-f np1, r-crq av-j vvz pn31; (5) sermon (DIV1) 103 Page 112
1737 of them, whose sinnes and stripes are the fewer for it,; of others, who are preserued from harmes the better by it. of them, whose Sins and stripes Are the fewer for it,; of Others, who Are preserved from harms the better by it. pp-f pno32, rg-crq n2 cc n2 vbr dt d p-acp pn31,; pp-f n2-jn, r-crq vbr vvn p-acp n2 dt jc p-acp pn31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 103 Page 112
1738 The Inferences we are to raise from the premises of our Christian practise and comfort, are of 2. sorts: The Inferences we Are to raise from the premises of our Christian practise and Comfort, Are of 2. sorts: dt n2 pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 np1 vvi cc n1, vbr pp-f crd n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 103 Page 112
1739 for so much as they may arise from the consideration of Gods Restraining Grace, eyther as it may lye vpon other men, or as it may lye vpon our selues. for so much as they may arise from the consideration of God's Restraining Grace, either as it may lie upon other men, or as it may lie upon our selves. c-acp av av-d c-acp pns32 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 vvg n1, d c-acp pn31 vmb vvi p-acp j-jn n2, cc c-acp pn31 vmb vvi p-acp po12 n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 103 Page 112
1740 First, from the consideration of Gods restraint vpon others, the Church and children and seruants of God may learne, to whom they owe their preseruation: euen to the power and goodnesse of their God, in restraining the fury of his and their enemies. First, from the consideration of God's restraint upon Others, the Church and children and Servants of God may Learn, to whom they owe their preservation: even to the power and Goodness of their God, in restraining the fury of his and their enemies. ord, p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp n2-jn, dt n1 cc n2 cc n2 pp-f np1 vmb vvi, p-acp ro-crq pns32 vvb po32 n1: av p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 n1, p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f png31 cc po32 n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 104 Page 112
1741 We liue among scorpions, and as sheepe in the middest of wolues ; We live among scorpions, and as sheep in the midst of wolves; pns12 vvb p-acp n2, cc p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 104 Page 112
1742 and they that hate vs without a cause and are madde against vs, are more in number then the hayres of our heads: and they that hate us without a cause and Are mad against us, Are more in number then the hairs of our Heads: cc pns32 cst vvb pno12 p-acp dt n1 cc vbr j p-acp pno12, vbr av-dc p-acp n1 av dt n2 pp-f po12 n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 104 Page 113
1743 And yet as many and as malicious as they are, by the Mercy of God still we are, and we liue, and we prosper in some measure, in despite of them all. And yet as many and as malicious as they Are, by the Mercy of God still we Are, and we live, and we prosper in Some measure, in despite of them all. cc av c-acp d cc c-acp j c-acp pns32 vbr, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 av pns12 vbr, cc pns12 vvi, cc pns12 vvb p-acp d n1, p-acp n1 pp-f pno32 d. (5) sermon (DIV1) 104 Page 113
1744 Is it any thankes to them? None at all. Is it any thanks to them? None At all. vbz pn31 d n2 p-acp pno32? pi p-acp d. (5) sermon (DIV1) 104 Page 113
1745 The seed of the Serpent beareth a naturall and an immortall hatred against God, and all good men: The seed of the Serpent bears a natural and an immortal hatred against God, and all good men: dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz dt j cc dt j n1 p-acp np1, cc d j n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 104 Page 113
1746 and if they had hornes to their curstnesse, and power answerable to their wills, we should not breath a minute. and if they had horns to their curstness, and power answerable to their wills, we should not breath a minute. cc cs pns32 vhd n2 p-acp po32 n1, cc n1 j p-acp po32 n2, pns12 vmd xx vvi dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 104 Page 113
1747 If it is any thankes to our selues ? Nor that neither: If it is any thanks to our selves? Nor that neither: cs pn31 vbz d n2 p-acp po12 n2? ccx cst av-dx: (5) sermon (DIV1) 104 Page 113
1748 we haue neither number to match them, nor policy to defeate them, nor strength to resist them; we have neither number to match them, nor policy to defeat them, nor strength to resist them; pns12 vhb dx n1 pc-acp vvi pno32, ccx n1 pc-acp vvi pno32, ccx n1 pc-acp vvi pno32; (5) sermon (DIV1) 104 Page 113
1749 weak, silly, little flocke, as we are. weak, silly, little flock, as we Are. j, j, j vvb, c-acp pns12 vbr. (5) sermon (DIV1) 104 Page 113
1750 But to whom then is it thanks? As if a little flocke of sheepe escape, But to whom then is it thanks? As if a little flock of sheep escape, p-acp p-acp ro-crq av vbz pn31 n2? p-acp cs dt j n1 pp-f n1 vvi, (5) sermon (DIV1) 104 Page 113
1751 when a multitude of rauening wolues watch to deuoure them, it cannot be ascribed either in whole or in part, either to the sheepe in whom there is no helpe, or to the wolfe in whom there is no mercy ; when a multitude of ravening wolves watch to devour them, it cannot be ascribed either in Whole or in part, either to the sheep in whom there is no help, or to the wolf in whom there is no mercy; c-crq dt n1 pp-f j-vvg n2 vvb pc-acp vvi pno32, pn31 vmbx vbi vvn av-d p-acp j-jn cc p-acp n1, av-d p-acp dt n1 p-acp ro-crq a-acp vbz dx vvi, cc p-acp dt n1 p-acp ro-crq a-acp vbz dx n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 104 Page 113
1752 but it must be imputed all and wholly to the good care of the Shepheard, in safe guarding his sheepe, and keeping off the wolfe: so for our safety and preseruation in the middest, but it must be imputed all and wholly to the good care of the Shepherd, in safe guarding his sheep, and keeping off the wolf: so for our safety and preservation in the midst, cc-acp pn31 vmb vbi vvn d cc av-jn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp j vvg po31 n1, cc vvg a-acp dt n1: av p-acp po12 n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 104 Page 113
1753 and in the spight of so many Enemies, Not vnto vs, O Lord, not vnto vs, whose greatest strength is but weaknes; and in the spite of so many Enemies, Not unto us, Oh Lord, not unto us, whose greatest strength is but weakness; cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f av d n2, xx p-acp pno12, uh n1, xx p-acp pno12, rg-crq js n1 vbz p-acp n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 104 Page 113
1754 much lesse vnto them, whose tenderest mercies are cruel; much less unto them, whose Tenderest Mercies Are cruel; av-d av-dc p-acp pno32, rg-crq vv2 n2 vbr j; (5) sermon (DIV1) 104 Page 113
1755 but vnto thy name be the glory, O thou Shepheard of Israel, who out of thine abundant loue to vs, who are the flock of thy pasture, but unto thy name be the glory, Oh thou Shepherd of Israel, who out of thine abundant love to us, who Are the flock of thy pasture, p-acp p-acp po21 n1 vbb dt n1, uh pns21 n1 pp-f np1, r-crq av pp-f po21 j n1 p-acp pno12, r-crq vbr dt vvb pp-f po21 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 104 Page 113
1756 & the sheepe of thy hands, hast made thy power glorious ▪ in curbing and restraining their malice against vs. Oh that men would therfore praise the Lord for his goodnes, & the sheep of thy hands, hast made thy power glorious ▪ in curbing and restraining their malice against us O that men would Therefore praise the Lord for his Goodness, cc dt n1 pp-f po21 n2, vh2 vvn po21 n1 j ▪ p-acp vvg cc vvg po32 n1 p-acp pno12 uh cst n2 vmd av vvi dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 104 Page 113
1757 and declare the wonders that hee doth for the children of men. Wonders we may wel call them; and declare the wonders that he does for the children of men. Wonders we may well call them; cc vvi dt n2 cst pns31 vdz p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2. vvz pns12 vmb av vvi pno32; (5) sermon (DIV1) 104 Page 113
1758 indeed they are miracles: if things strange, and aboue, and against the ordinary course of Nature may be called Miracles. When we read the stories in the Scriptures, of Daniel cast into the den among the Lyons, and not touched ; indeed they Are Miracles: if things strange, and above, and against the ordinary course of Nature may be called Miracles. When we read the stories in the Scriptures, of daniel cast into the den among the Lyons, and not touched; av pns32 vbr n2: cs n2 j, cc a-acp, cc p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 vmb vbi vvn n2. c-crq pns12 vvb dt n2 p-acp dt n2, pp-f np1 vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n2, cc xx vvn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 104 Page 113
1759 of the three children walking in the middest of the fierie furnace, and not scorched ; of a viper fastening vpon Pauls hand, and no harme following: of the three children walking in the midst of the fiery furnace, and not scorched; of a viper fastening upon Paul's hand, and no harm following: pp-f dt crd n2 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, cc xx vvn; pp-f dt n1 vvg p-acp npg1 n1, cc dx vvi vvg: (5) sermon (DIV1) 104 Page 113
1760 we are stricken with some amazement, at the consideration of these strange and supernaturall accidents; we Are stricken with Some amazement, At the consideration of these strange and supernatural accidents; pns12 vbr vvn p-acp d n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j cc j n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 104 Page 113
1761 and these we all confesse to be miraculous escapes, yet such miracles as these, and such escapes, God wo•keth dayly in our preseruation : and these we all confess to be miraculous escapes, yet such Miracles as these, and such escapes, God wo•keth daily in our preservation: cc d pns12 d vvb pc-acp vbi j n2, av d n2 c-acp d, cc d vvz, np1 vvz av-j p-acp po12 n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 104 Page 113
1762 notwithstanding we liue encompassed with so many firebrands of hell, such heards of rauening wolues and lyons and tygers, notwithstanding we live encompassed with so many firebrands of hell, such heards of ravening wolves and lyons and tigers, c-acp pns12 vvb vvn p-acp av d n2 pp-f n1, d n2 pp-f j-vvg n2 cc n2 cc n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 104 Page 114
1763 and such numerous generations of vipers ; and such numerous generations of vipers; cc d j n2 pp-f ng1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 104 Page 114
1764 I meane wicked and vngodly men, the spawne of the old Serpent, who haue it by kind from their father, to thirst after the destruction of the Saints and seruants of God, I mean wicked and ungodly men, the spawn of the old Serpent, who have it by kind from their father, to thirst After the destruction of the Saints and Servants of God, pns11 vvb j cc j n2, dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, r-crq vhb pn31 p-acp n1 p-acp po32 n1, p-acp vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 cc n2 pp-f np1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 104 Page 114
1765 and to whom it is as naturall so to doe, as for the fire to burne, and to whom it is as natural so to do, as for the fire to burn, cc p-acp ro-crq pn31 vbz p-acp j av pc-acp vdi, c-acp p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi, (5) sermon (DIV1) 104 Page 114
1766 or a viper to bite, or a lyon to deuoure. or a viper to bite, or a Lion to devour. cc dt n1 pc-acp vvi, cc dt n1 pc-acp vvi. (5) sermon (DIV1) 104 Page 114
1767 Oh that men would therfore praise the Lord for this his goodnes, and daily declare these his great wonders, which he daily doth for the children of men. O that men would Therefore praise the Lord for this his Goodness, and daily declare these his great wonders, which he daily does for the children of men. uh cst n2 vmd av vvi dt n1 p-acp d po31 n1, cc av-j vvb d po31 j n2, r-crq pns31 av-j vdz p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 104 Page 114
1768 Secondly, how this restraint of wicked men is so only from God, as that nothing either they, Secondly, how this restraint of wicked men is so only from God, as that nothing either they, ord, c-crq d n1 pp-f j n2 vbz av av-j p-acp np1, p-acp d pix d pns32, (5) sermon (DIV1) 105 Page 114
1769 or we, or any Creature in the world can doe, can withhold them from doing vs mischiefe, or we, or any Creature in the world can do, can withhold them from doing us mischief, cc pns12, cc d n1 p-acp dt n1 vmb vdi, vmb vvi pno32 p-acp vdg pno12 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 105 Page 114
1770 vnlesse God lay his restraint vpon them: it should teach vs so much wisedome, as to take heede how we trust them. unless God lay his restraint upon them: it should teach us so much Wisdom, as to take heed how we trust them. cs np1 vvd po31 n1 p-acp pno32: pn31 vmd vvi pno12 av d n1, a-acp pc-acp vvi n1 c-crq pns12 vvb pno32. (5) sermon (DIV1) 105 Page 114
1771 It is best and safest for vs, as in all other things, so in this, to keepe the golden meane, that we be neither too timerous, nor too credulous. If wicked men then threaten and plot against thee, yet feare them not: It is best and Safest for us, as in all other things, so in this, to keep the golden mean, that we be neither too timorous, nor too credulous. If wicked men then threaten and plot against thee, yet Fear them not: pn31 vbz js cc js p-acp pno12, c-acp p-acp d j-jn n2, av p-acp d, pc-acp vvi dt j n1, cst pns12 vbb av-dx av j, ccx av j. cs j n2 cs vvb cc n1 p-acp pno21, av vvb pno32 xx: (5) sermon (DIV1) 105 Page 114
1772 God can restrain them if hee thinke good, and then assure thy selfe they shall harme thee. God can restrain them if he think good, and then assure thy self they shall harm thee. np1 vmb vvi pno32 cs pns31 vvb j, cc av vvb po21 n1 pns32 vmb vvi pno21. (5) sermon (DIV1) 105 Page 114
1773 If on the other side they colloague, and make shew of much kindnes to thee, yet trust them not: If on the other side they colloague, and make show of much kindness to thee, yet trust them not: cs p-acp dt j-jn n1 pns32 n1, cc vvi n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp pno21, av vvb pno32 xx: (5) sermon (DIV1) 105 Page 114
1774 God may suffer them to take their own way, and not restraine them, and then assure thy selfe they will not spare thee. God may suffer them to take their own Way, and not restrain them, and then assure thy self they will not spare thee. np1 vmb vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi po32 d n1, cc xx vvi pno32, cc av vvb po21 n1 pns32 vmb xx vvi pno21. (5) sermon (DIV1) 105 Page 114
1775 Thou maist thinke perhaps of some one or other of these, that sure his owne good nature will hold him in; Thou Mayest think perhaps of Some one or other of these, that sure his own good nature will hold him in; pns21 vm2 vvi av pp-f d crd cc n-jn pp-f d, cst av-j po31 d j n1 vmb vvi pno31 p-acp; (5) sermon (DIV1) 105 Page 114
1776 or thou hast had tryall of him heretofore, and found him faithful as heart could wish; or thou hast had trial of him heretofore, and found him faithful as heart could wish; cc pns21 vh2 vhd n1 pp-f pno31 av, cc vvd pno31 j p-acp n1 vmd vvi; (5) sermon (DIV1) 105 Page 114
1777 or thou hast some such tye vpon him by kindred neighbourhood, acquaintance, couenant, oath, benefits, or thou hast Some such tie upon him by kindred neighbourhood, acquaintance, Covenant, oath, benefits, cc pns21 vh2 d d vvb p-acp pno31 p-acp n1 n1, n1, n1, n1, n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 105 Page 114
1778 or other naturall or ciuill obligation, as will keepe him off, at least from falling foule vpon thee all at once. Deceiue not thy selfe; or other natural or civil obligation, as will keep him off, At least from falling foul upon thee all At once. Deceive not thy self; cc j-jn j cc j n1, c-acp vmb vvi pno31 a-acp, p-acp ds p-acp vvg j p-acp pno21 d p-acp a-acp. vvb xx po21 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 105 Page 114
1779 these are but sl•nder assurances for thee to bide vpon. these Are but sl•nder assurances for thee to bide upon. d vbr p-acp j n2 p-acp pno21 pc-acp vvi p-acp. (5) sermon (DIV1) 105 Page 114
1780 Good nature? alas where is it? since Adam fell, there was neuer any such thing in rerum naturâ : Good nature? alas where is it? since Adam fell, there was never any such thing in rerum naturâ: j n1? uh q-crq vbz pn31? p-acp np1 vvd, pc-acp vbds av-x d d n1 p-acp fw-la fw-la: (5) sermon (DIV1) 105 Page 114
1781 if there be any good thing in any man, it is all from Grace ; if there be any good thing in any man, it is all from Grace; cs pc-acp vbb d j n1 p-acp d n1, pn31 vbz d p-acp vvb; (5) sermon (DIV1) 105 Page 114
1782 nature is all naught, euen that which seemeth to haue the preheminence in nature, NONLATINALPHABET, is starke naught. nature is all nought, even that which seems to have the pre-eminence in nature,, is stark nought. n1 vbz d pi, av cst r-crq vvz pc-acp vhi dt n1 p-acp n1,, vbz av-j pix. (5) sermon (DIV1) 105 Page 114
1783 We may talke of this and that, of good natured men and I know not what? But the very truth is, set grace aside, (I meane all grace, both renew•ng and restraining Grace,) there is no more good nature in any man then there was in Caine and in Iudas. That thing, which we vse to call good nature, is indeed but a subordinate means of instrument, whereby God restraineth some men more then others from their birth and speciall constitution from sundry outragious exorbitancies, We may talk of this and that, of good natured men and I know not what? But the very truth is, Set grace aside, (I mean all grace, both renew•ng and restraining Grace,) there is no more good nature in any man then there was in Cain and in Iudas. That thing, which we use to call good nature, is indeed but a subordinate means of Instrument, whereby God restraineth Some men more then Others from their birth and special constitution from sundry outrageous Extravagancies, pns12 vmb vvi pp-f d cc d, pp-f j j-vvn n2 cc pns11 vvb xx r-crq? p-acp dt j n1 vbz, vvb vvb av, (pns11 vvb d vvi, d vvg cc vvg vvi,) pc-acp vbz dx dc j n1 p-acp d n1 av a-acp vbds p-acp np1 cc p-acp np1. cst n1, r-crq pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi j n1, vbz av p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n1, c-crq np1 vvz d n2 av-dc cs n2-jn p-acp po32 n1 cc j n1 p-acp j j n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 105 Page 115
1784 and so is a branch of this restraining Grace wherof we now speake. And as for thy past Experience, that can giue thee litle security: and so is a branch of this restraining Grace whereof we now speak. And as for thy past Experience, that can give thee little security: cc av vbz dt n1 pp-f d vvg n1 c-crq pns12 av vvi. cc c-acp p-acp po21 j vvb, cst vmb vvi pno21 j n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 105 Page 115
1785 thou knowest not what fetters God layed vpon him then, nor how he was pleased with those fetters. thou Knowest not what fetters God laid upon him then, nor how he was pleased with those fetters. pns21 vv2 xx r-crq n2 np1 vvd p-acp pno31 av, ccx c-crq pns31 vbds vvn p-acp d n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 105 Page 115
1786 God might full sore against his will, not only restraine him from doing thee hurt, but also constraine him to do thee good: as sometimes he commanded the Rauens to feede Eliah ; God might full soar against his will, not only restrain him from doing thee hurt, but also constrain him to do thee good: as sometime he commanded the Ravens to feed Elijah; np1 vmd av-j av-j p-acp po31 n1, xx av-j vvb pno31 p-acp vdg pno21 vvn, p-acp av vvb pno31 pc-acp vdi pno21 j: c-acp av pns31 vvd dt n2 pc-acp vvi np1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 105 Page 115
1787 a bird so vnnaturall to her yong ones, that they might famish for her, if God did not otherwise prouide for them; a bird so unnatural to her young ones, that they might famish for her, if God did not otherwise provide for them; dt n1 av j p-acp po31 j pi2, d pns32 vmd vvi p-acp pno31, cs np1 vdd xx av vvi p-acp pno32; (5) sermon (DIV1) 105 Page 115
1788 and therfore it is noted in the Scripture as a speciall argument of Gods prouidence, that he feedeth the yong rauens that call vpon him. and Therefore it is noted in the Scripture as a special argument of God's providence, that he feeds the young Ravens that call upon him. cc av pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n1, cst pns31 vvz dt j n2 cst vvb p-acp pno31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 105 Page 115
1789 But as nothing that is constrained is durable, but euery thing when it is constrained against its naturall inclination, But as nothing that is constrained is durable, but every thing when it is constrained against its natural inclination, p-acp p-acp pix cst vbz vvn vbz j, p-acp d n1 c-crq pn31 vbz vvn p-acp po31 j n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 105 Page 115
1790 if it be let alone, will at length return to his owne •ind, and primitiue disposition; if it be let alone, will At length return to his own •ind, and primitive disposition; cs pn31 vbb vvn av-j, vmb p-acp n1 vvb p-acp po31 d n1, cc j n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 105 Page 115
1791 as these Rauens, which now fed Eliah, would haue bin as ready another time to haue pecked out his eyes: as these Ravens, which now fed Elijah, would have been as ready Another time to have pecked out his eyes: c-acp d n2, r-crq av vvd np1, vmd vhi vbn a-acp j j-jn n1 pc-acp vhi vvn av po31 n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 105 Page 115
1792 so a Naturall man is a naturall man still, howsoeuer ouerruled for the present: so a Natural man is a natural man still, howsoever overruled for the present: av dt j n1 vbz dt j n1 av, c-acp vvn p-acp dt j: (5) sermon (DIV1) 105 Page 115
1793 and if God, as he hath hitherto by his restraint withheld him, shall but another while withhold his restraint from him, he will soone discouer the imbred hatred of his heart against good things and men, and if God, as he hath hitherto by his restraint withheld him, shall but Another while withhold his restraint from him, he will soon discover the imbred hatred of his heart against good things and men, cc cs np1, c-acp pns31 vhz av p-acp po31 n1 vvd pno31, vmb p-acp j-jn n1 vvi po31 n1 p-acp pno31, pns31 vmb av vvi dt j-vvn n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp j n2 cc n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 105 Page 115
1794 and make thee at the last beshrew thy folly in trusting him, when he hath done thee a mis•hiefe vnawares. and make thee At the last beshrew thy folly in trusting him, when he hath done thee a mis•hiefe unawares. cc vvb pno21 p-acp dt ord vvb po21 n1 p-acp vvg pno31, c-crq pns31 vhz vdn pno21 dt j-jn av-j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 105 Page 115
1795 And therefore if he haue done thee seuen curtesies, and promise faire for the eighth; yet trust him not: And Therefore if he have done thee seuen courtesies, and promise fair for the eighth; yet trust him not: cc av cs pns31 vhb vdn pno21 crd n2, cc n1 j p-acp dt ord; av vvb pno31 xx: (5) sermon (DIV1) 105 Page 115
1796 for there are seuen abominations in his hart. for there Are seuen abominations in his heart. c-acp a-acp vbr crd n2 p-acp po31 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 105 Page 115
1797 And as for whatsoeuer other hancke thou mayst thinke thou hast ouer him, be it neuer so strong: And as for whatsoever other hancke thou Mayest think thou hast over him, be it never so strong: cc c-acp p-acp r-crq j-jn vvb pns21 vm2 vvi pns21 vh2 p-acp pno31, vbb pn31 av-x av j: (5) sermon (DIV1) 105 Page 115
1798 vnles God manacle him with his powerfull restraint, he can as easily vnfetter himselfe from them all, unless God manacle him with his powerful restraint, he can as Easily unfetter himself from them all, cs np1 vvi pno31 p-acp po31 j n1, pns31 vmb a-acp av-j vvi px31 p-acp pno32 d, (5) sermon (DIV1) 105 Page 115
1799 as Sampson from the greene withes and coards wherwith the Philistines bound him. All those forementioned relations came in but vpon the bye & since ; as Sampson from the green withes and coards wherewith the philistines bound him. All those forementioned relations Come in but upon the buy & since; c-acp np1 p-acp dt j-jn n2 cc vvz c-crq dt njp2 vvd pno31. av-d d j n2 vvd p-acp cc-acp p-acp dt a-acp cc c-acp; (5) sermon (DIV1) 105 Page 116
1800 wheras the hatred of the wicked against goodnes is of an ancienter date, and hath his roote in (corrupt) nature: whereas the hatred of the wicked against Goodness is of an ancienter date, and hath his root in (corrupt) nature: cs dt n1 pp-f dt j p-acp n1 vbz pp-f dt jc n1, cc vhz po31 n1 p-acp (j) n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 105 Page 116
1801 and is therefore of such force, that it maketh voyd all obligations, whether ciuill, domesticall, or other, that haue growne by vertue of any succeeding contract. and is Therefore of such force, that it makes void all obligations, whither civil, domestical, or other, that have grown by virtue of any succeeding contract. cc vbz av pp-f d n1, cst pn31 vvz j d n2, cs j, j, cc n-jn, cst vhb vvn p-acp n1 pp-f d j-vvg n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 105 Page 116
1802 It is a ruled case, Inimici domestici, A mans enemies may bee they of his owne house. It is a ruled case, Inimici Domestici, A men enemies may be they of his own house. pn31 vbz dt vvn n1, np1 fw-la, dt ng1 n2 vmb vbi pns32 pp-f po31 d n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 105 Page 116
1803 Let not any man then, that hath eyther Religion or Honesty, haue any thing to doe with that man, at least let him not trust him more then needs he must, that is an Enemie either to Religion or Honesty. So farre as common Humanitie, and the necessities of our lawfull Occasions and Callings doe require, we may haue to doe with them, Let not any man then, that hath either Religion or Honesty, have any thing to do with that man, At least let him not trust him more then needs he must, that is an Enemy either to Religion or Honesty. So Far as Common Humanity, and the necessities of our lawful Occasions and Callings do require, we may have to do with them, vvb xx d n1 av, cst vhz d n1 cc n1, vhb d n1 p-acp vdb p-acp d n1, p-acp ds vvb pno31 xx vvi pno31 av-dc cs av pns31 vmb, cst vbz dt n1 av-d p-acp n1 cc n1. av av-j c-acp j n1, cc dt n2 pp-f po12 j n2 cc n2 vdb vvi, pns12 vmb vhi pc-acp vdi p-acp pno32, (5) sermon (DIV1) 105 Page 116
1804 and rest vpon the good prouidence of God for the successe of our affaires euen in their hands; and rest upon the good providence of God for the success of our affairs even in their hands; cc n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 av p-acp po32 n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 105 Page 116
1805 not doubting but that God will both restraine them from doing vs harme, and dispose them to doe vs good, so farre as he shall see expedient for vs: not doubting but that God will both restrain them from doing us harm, and dispose them to do us good, so Far as he shall see expedient for us: xx vvg p-acp cst np1 vmb d vvb pno32 p-acp vdg pno12 n1, cc vvb pno32 pc-acp vdi pno12 j, av av-j c-acp pns31 vmb vvi j p-acp pno12: (5) sermon (DIV1) 105 Page 116
1806 but then, this is not to trust them, but to trust God with them. but then, this is not to trust them, but to trust God with them. cc-acp av, d vbz xx pc-acp vvi pno32, p-acp pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp pno32. (5) sermon (DIV1) 105 Page 116
1807 But for vs to put our selues needlessely into their hands, and to hazard our safety vpon their faithfulnes by way of trust ; But for us to put our selves needlessly into their hands, and to hazard our safety upon their faithfulness by Way of trust; p-acp p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi po12 n2 av-j p-acp po32 n2, cc pc-acp vvi po12 n1 p-acp po32 n1 p-acp n1 pp-f vvb; (5) sermon (DIV1) 105 Page 116
1808 there is neither wisedome in it nor warrant for it. there is neither Wisdom in it nor warrant for it. pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp pn31 ccx vvb p-acp pn31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 105 Page 116
1809 Although God may doe it, yet we haue no reason to presume that he will, restraine them for our sakes, Although God may do it, yet we have no reason to presume that he will, restrain them for our sakes, cs np1 vmb vdb pn31, av pns12 vhb dx n1 pc-acp vvi cst pns31 n1, vvb pno32 p-acp po12 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 105 Page 116
1810 when we might haue preuented it our selues and would not: when we might have prevented it our selves and would not: c-crq pns12 vmd vhi vvn pn31 po12 n2 cc vmd xx: (5) sermon (DIV1) 105 Page 116
1811 and this we are sure of, that nothing in the world can preserue vs from receiuing mischiefe from them, vnles God doe restraine them. Therefore trust them not. and this we Are sure of, that nothing in the world can preserve us from receiving mischief from them, unless God do restrain them. Therefore trust them not. cc d pns12 vbr j pp-f, cst pix p-acp dt n1 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp vvg n1 p-acp pno32, cs np1 vdb vvi pno32. av vvb pno32 xx. (5) sermon (DIV1) 105 Page 116
1812 Thirdly, if at any time we see wickednesse set aloft, bad men grow to be great, or great men shew themselues bad, sinning with an high hand, and an arme stretched out, Thirdly, if At any time we see wickedness Set aloft, bad men grow to be great, or great men show themselves bad, sinning with an high hand, and an arm stretched out, ord, cs p-acp d n1 pns12 vvb n1 vvi av, j n2 vvb pc-acp vbi j, cc j n2 vvi px32 j, vvg p-acp dt j n1, cc dt n1 vvd av, (5) sermon (DIV1) 106 Page 116
1813 and God seemeth to strenghen their hand by adding to their greatnesse, and encreasing their power ; and God seems to strengthen their hand by adding to their greatness, and increasing their power; cc np1 vvz pc-acp vvi po32 n1 p-acp vvg p-acp po32 n1, cc j-vvg po32 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 106 Page 116
1814 if we see the wicked deuouring the man that is more righteous then he, and God hold his tongue the whilest; if we see the wicked devouring the man that is more righteous then he, and God hold his tongue the whilst; cs pns12 vvb dt j vvg dt n1 cst vbz av-dc j cs pns31, cc np1 vvb po31 n1 dt cs; (5) sermon (DIV1) 106 Page 116
1815 if we see the vngodly course it vp and downe at pleasure which way soeuer the lusts of their corrupt heart carrieth them without controule, if we see the ungodly course it up and down At pleasure which Way soever the Lustiest of their corrupt heart Carrieth them without control, cs pns12 vvb dt j n1 pn31 a-acp cc a-acp p-acp n1 r-crq n1 av dt n2 pp-f po32 j n1 vvz pno32 p-acp n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 106 Page 116
1816 like a wild vntamed Coult in a spacious field, God (as it were) laying the raines in their necke, and letting them runne; like a wild untamed Coult in a spacious field, God (as it were) laying the reins in their neck, and letting them run; av-j dt j j n1 p-acp dt j n1, np1 (c-acp pn31 vbdr) vvg dt n2 p-acp po32 n1, cc vvg pno32 vvi; (5) sermon (DIV1) 106 Page 117
1817 in a word ▪ when we see the whole world out of frame and order: in a word ▪ when we see the Whole world out of frame and order: p-acp dt n1 ▪ c-crq pns12 vvb dt j-jn n1 av pp-f n1 cc n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 106 Page 117
1818 we may yet frame our selues to a godly patience, and sustaine our hearts amid all these evils with this comfort and consideration; we may yet frame our selves to a godly patience, and sustain our hearts amid all these evils with this Comfort and consideration; pns12 vmb av vvi po12 n2 p-acp dt j n1, cc vvz po12 n2 p-acp d d n2-jn p-acp d vvb cc n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 106 Page 117
1819 that still God keepeth the raines in his owne hands, and when he seeth his time, and, that still God Keepeth the reins in his own hands, and when he sees his time, and, cst av np1 vvz dt n2 p-acp po31 d n2, cc c-crq pns31 vvz po31 n1, cc, (5) sermon (DIV1) 106 Page 117
1820 so farre as he seeth it good, he both can and will, checke and controule and restraine them at his pleasure: so Far as he sees it good, he both can and will, check and control and restrain them At his pleasure: av av-j c-acp pns31 vvz pn31 j, pns31 av-d vmb cc vmb, n1 cc n1 cc vvb pno32 p-acp po31 n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 106 Page 117
1821 as the cunning rider somtimes giueth a fiery horse head, & letteth him fling and runne as if hee were madde, he knoweth he can giue him the stop, when he list. as the cunning rider sometimes gives a fiery horse head, & lets him fling and run as if he were mad, he Knoweth he can give him the stop, when he list. c-acp dt j-jn n1 av vvz dt j n1 n1, cc vvz pno31 vvi cc vvi c-acp cs pns31 vbdr j, pns31 vvz pns31 vmb vvi pno31 dt vvb, c-crq pns31 vvd. (5) sermon (DIV1) 106 Page 117
1822 The great Leuiathans, that take their pastime in the Sea, and with a little stirring of themselues can make the deepe to boyle like a pot, and cause a path to shine after them as they goe; The great Leuiathans, that take their pastime in the Sea, and with a little stirring of themselves can make the deep to boil like a pot, and cause a path to shine After them as they go; dt j npg1, cst vvb po32 n1 p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp dt j n-vvg pp-f px32 vmb vvi dt j-jn pc-acp vvi av-j dt n1, cc n1 dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 c-acp pns32 vvb; (5) sermon (DIV1) 106 Page 117
1823 he can play with them as children doe with a bird: he suffereth them to swallow his hooke, and to play vpon the line, and to roll and tumble them in the waters ; he can play with them as children do with a bird: he suffers them to swallow his hook, and to play upon the line, and to roll and tumble them in the waters; pns31 vmb vvb p-acp pno32 p-acp n2 vdb p-acp dt n1: pns31 vvz pno32 pc-acp vvi po31 n1, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, cc pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno32 p-acp dt n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 106 Page 117
1824 but anon he striketh the hooke through their noses, and fetcheth them vp, and layeth them vpon the shore, there to beate themselues without helpe or remedy, exposed to nothing but shame and contempt. but anon he striketh the hook through their noses, and Fetches them up, and Layeth them upon the shore, there to beat themselves without help or remedy, exposed to nothing but shame and contempt. cc-acp av pns31 vvz dt n1 p-acp po32 n2, cc vvz pno32 a-acp, cc vvz pno32 p-acp dt n1, a-acp pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp n1 cc n1, vvn p-acp pix cc-acp n1 cc n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 106 Page 117
1825 What then if God suffer those that hate him to prosper for the time, and in their prosperity to Lord it ouer his heritage! What then if God suffer those that hate him to prosper for the time, and in their Prosperity to Lord it over his heritage! q-crq cs cs np1 vvb d cst vvb pno31 p-acp vvb p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp po32 n1 p-acp n1 pn31 p-acp po31 n1! (5) sermon (DIV1) 106 Page 117
1826 What if Princes should sit and speake against vs without a cause, as it was sometimes Dauids case! What if Princes should fit and speak against us without a cause, as it was sometime David case! q-crq cs ng1 vmd vvb cc vvi p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1, c-acp pn31 vbds av npg1 n1! (5) sermon (DIV1) 106 Page 117
1827 Let vs not fret at the iniuries, nor enuy at the greatnesse of any: Let us not fret At the injuries, nor envy At the greatness of any: vvb pno12 xx vvi p-acp dt n2, ccx vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f d: (5) sermon (DIV1) 106 Page 117
1828 let vs rather betake vs to Dauids refuge, to be occupied in the statutes, and to meditate in the holy word of God. let us rather betake us to David refuge, to be occupied in the statutes, and to meditate in the holy word of God. vvb pno12 av-c vvb pno12 p-acp npg1 n1, pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n2, cc p-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 106 Page 117
1829 In that holy word wee are taught, that the hearts euen of Kings, how much more then of inferiour persons, are in his rule and gouernance, In that holy word we Are taught, that the hearts even of Kings, how much more then of inferior Persons, Are in his Rule and governance, p-acp cst j n1 pns12 vbr vvn, cst dt n2 av pp-f n2, c-crq av-d av-dc av pp-f j-jn n2, vbr p-acp po31 n1 cc n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 106 Page 117
1830 and that hee doth dispose and turne them, as seemeth best to his godly wisedome, that he can refraine the spirit of Princes, bind Kings in chaynes, and that he does dispose and turn them, as seems best to his godly Wisdom, that he can refrain the Spirit of Princes, bind Kings in chains, cc cst pns31 vdz vvi cc vvi pno32, c-acp vvz js p-acp po31 j n1, cst pns31 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f n2, vvb n2 p-acp n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 106 Page 117
1831 and Nobles in linkes of iron; and Nobles in links of iron; cc n2-j p-acp n2 pp-f n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 106 Page 117
1832 and though they rage furiously at it, and lay their heads together in consultation how to breake his bands, and cast away his coards from them, and though they rage furiously At it, and lay their Heads together in consultation how to break his bans, and cast away his coards from them, cc cs pns32 n1 av-j p-acp pn31, cc vvb po32 n2 av p-acp n1 c-crq pc-acp vvi po31 n2, cc vvd av po31 vvz p-acp pno32, (5) sermon (DIV1) 106 Page 117
1833 yet they imagine but a vaine thing; yet they imagine but a vain thing; av pns32 vvb p-acp dt j n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 106 Page 117
1834 whilest they striue against him on earth, he laugheth them to scorne in heauen, & maugre all opposition wil establish the kingdome of his Christ, and protect his people. whilst they strive against him on earth, he Laugheth them to scorn in heaven, & maugre all opposition will establish the Kingdom of his christ, and Pact his people. cs pns32 vvb p-acp pno31 p-acp n1, pns31 vvz pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, cc p-acp d n1 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 np1, cc vvb po31 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 106 Page 118
1835 Say then the great ones of the world exercise their power ouer vs, and lay what restraints they can vpon vs: Say then the great ones of the world exercise their power over us, and lay what restraints they can upon us: np1 av dt j pi2 pp-f dt n1 vvb po32 n1 p-acp pno12, cc vvb r-crq n2 pns32 vmb p-acp pno12: (5) sermon (DIV1) 106 Page 118
1836 our comfort is, they haue not greater power ouer vs, then God hath ouer them; our Comfort is, they have not greater power over us, then God hath over them; po12 n1 vbz, pns32 vhb xx jc n1 p-acp pno12, cs np1 vhz p-acp pno32; (5) sermon (DIV1) 106 Page 118
1837 nor can they so much restraine the meanest of vs, but God can restraine the greatest of them much more. nor can they so much restrain the Meanest of us, but God can restrain the greatest of them much more. ccx vmb pns32 av d vvb dt js pp-f pno12, cc-acp np1 vmb vvi dt js pp-f pno32 av-d dc. (5) sermon (DIV1) 106 Page 118
1838 Say our enemies curse vs with Bell Booke and Candle: our comfort is, God is able to returne the curse vpon their owne heads, Say our enemies curse us with Bell Book and Candle: our Comfort is, God is able to return the curse upon their own Heads, np1 po12 n2 vvb pno12 p-acp n1 n1 cc n1: po12 n1 vbz, np1 vbz j p-acp vvb dt n1 p-acp po32 d n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 106 Page 118
1839 and in dispite of the too turne it into a Blessing vpon vs. Say they make ware like preparations against vs to inuade vs: and in despite of the too turn it into a Blessing upon us Say they make ware like preparations against us to invade us: cc p-acp n1 pp-f dt av vvb pn31 p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno12 vvb pns32 vvb n1 av-j n2 p-acp pno12 p-acp vvb pno12: (5) sermon (DIV1) 106 Page 118
1840 our comfort is, God can breake the ships of Tarshish, and scatter the most inuinceable Armadoes. Say they that hate vs be more in number then the heires of our head, our comfort is, the very haires of our head are numbred with him, our Comfort is, God can break the ships of Tarshish, and scatter the most inuinceable Armadas. Say they that hate us be more in number then the Heirs of our head, our Comfort is, the very hairs of our head Are numbered with him, po12 n1 vbz, np1 vmb vvb dt n2 pp-f np1, cc vvi dt av-ds j n2. vvb pns32 cst vvb pno12 vbi n1 p-acp n1 av dt n2 pp-f po12 n1, po12 n1 vbz, dt j n2 pp-f po12 n1 vbr vvn p-acp pno31, (5) sermon (DIV1) 106 Page 118
1841 and without his sufferance not the least haire of our heads shall perish. Say (to imagine the worst) that our Enemies should preuaile against vs, and they that hate vs should be Lords over vs for the time: and without his sufferance not the least hair of our Heads shall perish. Say (to imagine the worst) that our Enemies should prevail against us, and they that hate us should be lords over us for the time: cc p-acp po31 n1 xx dt ds n1 pp-f po12 n2 vmb vvi. vvi (pc-acp vvi dt js) cst po12 n2 vmd vvi p-acp pno12, cc pns32 d vvb pno12 vmd vbi n2 p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 106 Page 118
1842 our comfort is, he that loueth vs, is Lord ouer them, and he can bring them vnder vs again, whē he seeth time. our Comfort is, he that loves us, is Lord over them, and he can bring them under us again, when he sees time. po12 n1 vbz, pns31 cst vvz pno12, vbz n1 p-acp pno32, cc pns31 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp pno12 av, c-crq pns31 vvz n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 106 Page 118
1843 In all our feares, in all our dangers, in all our distresses ; our comfort is, that God can doe all this for vs: In all our fears, in all our dangers, in all our Distresses; our Comfort is, that God can do all this for us: p-acp d po12 n2, p-acp d po12 n2, p-acp d po12 n2; po12 n1 vbz, cst np1 vmb vdb d d p-acp pno12: (5) sermon (DIV1) 106 Page 118
1844 our care should be by our holy obedience to strengthen our interest in his protection, and not to make him a stranger from vs, our care should be by our holy Obedience to strengthen our Interest in his protection, and not to make him a stranger from us, po12 n1 vmd vbi p-acp po12 j n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc xx pc-acp vvi pno31 dt jc p-acp pno12, (5) sermon (DIV1) 106 Page 118
1845 yea an enemy vnto vs, by our sinnes and impenitency; yea an enemy unto us, by our Sins and impenitency; uh dt n1 p-acp pno12, p-acp po12 n2 cc n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 106 Page 118
1846 that so wee may haue yet more comfort, in a cheerefull confidence, that God will doe all this for vs. The Assyrian, whose ambition it was to be the Catholique King and vniuersall Monarch of the world, stiling himselfe the Great King, ( thus saith the great King, the King of Assyria ;) when he had sent messengers to reuile Israel, and an army to besiege and destroy Ierusalem: yet for all his rage he could do them no harme; that so we may have yet more Comfort, in a cheerful confidence, that God will do all this for us The assyrian, whose ambition it was to be the Catholic King and universal Monarch of the world, styling himself the Great King, (thus Says the great King, the King of Assyria;) when he had sent messengers to revile Israel, and an army to besiege and destroy Ierusalem: yet for all his rage he could do them no harm; cst av pns12 vmb vhi av dc n1, p-acp dt j n1, cst np1 vmb vdb d d p-acp pno12 dt jp, rg-crq n1 pn31 vbds pc-acp vbi dt jp n1 cc j n1 pp-f dt n1, vvg px31 dt j n1, (av vvz dt j n1, dt n1 pp-f np1;) c-crq pns31 vhd vvn n2 pc-acp vvi np1, cc dt n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi np1: av p-acp d po31 vvi pns31 vmd vdi pno32 dx n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 106 Page 118
1847 the Lord brought downe the stout heart of the King of Assyria, put a hooke in his nose, the Lord brought down the stout heart of the King of Assyria, put a hook in his nose, dt n1 vvd a-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, vvd dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 106 Page 118
1848 and a bridle in his lippes, and made him returne backe by the way by which he came, without taking the City, and a bridle in his lips, and made him return back by the Way by which he Come, without taking the city, cc dt vvb p-acp po31 n2, cc vvd pno31 vvi av p-acp dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns31 vvd, p-acp vvg dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 106 Page 118
1849 or so much as casting a banke, or shooting an arrow against it. or so much as casting a bank, or shooting an arrow against it. cc av av-d c-acp vvg dt n1, cc vvg dt n1 p-acp pn31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 106 Page 118
1850 Nay he that is indeed the great King ouer all the children of pride, and hath better title to the stile of most Catholique King then any that euer yet bare it, whose territories are large as the Earth, and spacious as the Aire, I meane the Deuill, the Prince of this world; Nay he that is indeed the great King over all the children of pride, and hath better title to the style of most Catholic King then any that ever yet bore it, whose territories Are large as the Earth, and spacious as the Air, I mean the devil, the Prince of this world; uh-x pns31 cst vbz av dt j n1 p-acp d dt n2 pp-f n1, cc vhz j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f av-ds jp n1 av d cst av av vvd pn31, rg-crq n2 vbr j c-acp dt n1, cc j c-acp dt n1, pns11 vvb dt n1, dt n1 pp-f d n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 106 Page 119
1851 he is so f•ttered with the chaine of Gods power and prouidence, that he is not able with all his might and malice, no not though he raise his whole forces, and muster vp all the powers of darknesse and Hell into one band, to doe vs any harme in our soules, in our bodyes, in our Children, in our friends, in our goods, no not so much as our very Pigges, or any small thing that we haue, without the speciall leaue and sufferance of our good God. he is so f•ttered with the chain of God's power and providence, that he is not able with all his might and malice, no not though he raise his Whole forces, and muster up all the Powers of darkness and Hell into one band, to do us any harm in our Souls, in our bodies, in our Children, in our Friends, in our goods, no not so much as our very Pigs, or any small thing that we have, without the special leave and sufferance of our good God. pns31 vbz av vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 cc n1, cst pns31 vbz xx j p-acp d po31 vmd cc n1, dx xx cs pns31 vvb po31 j-jn n2, cc vvb a-acp d dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp crd n1, pc-acp vdi pno12 d n1 p-acp po12 n2, p-acp po12 n2, p-acp po12 n2, p-acp po12 n2, p-acp po12 n2-j, dx xx av av-d c-acp po12 j np1, cc d j n1 cst pns12 vhb, p-acp dt j vvb cc n1 pp-f po12 j np1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 106 Page 119
1852 He must haue his Dedimus potestatem from him, or he can doe nothing. He must have his Dedimus potestatem from him, or he can do nothing. pns31 vmb vhi po31 fw-la fw-la p-acp pno31, cc pns31 vmb vdi pix. (5) sermon (DIV1) 106 Page 119
1853 Fourthly, since this restraint is an act of Gods mercy, whom we should striue to resemble in nothing more then in shewing mercy : Fourthly, since this restraint is an act of God's mercy, whom we should strive to resemble in nothing more then in showing mercy: ord, c-acp d n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, ro-crq pns12 vmd vvi p-acp vvb p-acp pix av-dc av p-acp vvg n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 119
1854 let euery one of vs in imitation of our heauenly father, and in compassion to the soules of our brethren, let every one of us in imitation of our heavenly father, and in compassion to the Souls of our brothers, vvb d crd pp-f pno12 p-acp n1 pp-f po12 j n1, cc p-acp n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 119
1855 and for our owne good and the good of humane society, endeauor our selues faithfully the best we can to restraine, and withhold, and for our own good and the good of humane society, endeavour our selves faithfully the best we can to restrain, and withhold, cc p-acp po12 d j cc dt j pp-f j n1, vvb po12 n2 av-j dt js pns12 vmb p-acp vvb, cc vvi, (5) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 119
1856 and keepe back others from sinning. and keep back Others from sinning. cc vvi av n2-jn p-acp vvg. (5) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 119
1857 The Magistrate, the Minister, the Houshoulder, euery other man in his place and calling, should doe his best by rewards, punishments, rebukes, encouragements, admonitions, perswasions, good example, The Magistrate, the Minister, the Householder, every other man in his place and calling, should do his best by rewards, punishments, rebukes, encouragements, admonitions, persuasions, good Exampl, dt n1, dt vvb, dt n1, d j-jn n1 p-acp po31 n1 cc vvg, vmd vdi po31 js p-acp n2, n2, n2, n2, n2, n2, j n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 119
1858 and other like meanes to suppresse vice, and restraine disorders, in those that may any way come within their charge. and other like means to suppress vice, and restrain disorders, in those that may any Way come within their charge. cc j-jn j n2 p-acp vvi n1, cc vvb n2, p-acp d cst vmb d n1 vvb p-acp po32 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 119
1859 Our first desire should be, and for that we should bend our vtmost endeauours, that if it bee possible, their hearts might be seasoned with grace and the true feare of God: Our First desire should be, and for that we should bend our utmost endeavours, that if it be possible, their hearts might be seasoned with grace and the true Fear of God: po12 ord vvb vmd vbi, cc p-acp cst pns12 vmd vvi po12 j n2, cst cs pn31 vbb j, po32 n2 vmd vbi vvn p-acp vvb cc dt j vvb pp-f np1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 119
1860 but as in other things, where we cannot attaine to the full of our first aymes, Pulchrum est (as he saith) in secundis terti•sve consistere ; but as in other things, where we cannot attain to the full of our First aims, Pulchrum est (as he Says) in secundis terti•sve consistere; cc-acp c-acp p-acp j-jn n2, c-crq pns12 vmbx vvi p-acp dt j pp-f po12 ord n2, fw-la fw-la (c-acp pns31 vvz) p-acp fw-la fw-la n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 119
1861 so here, wee may take some contentment in it ▪ as some fruit of our labors, in our Callings, so Here, we may take Some contentment in it ▪ as Some fruit of our labors, in our Callings, av av, pns12 vmb vvi d n1 p-acp pn31 ▪ c-acp d n1 pp-f po12 n2, p-acp po12 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 119
1862 if we can but weane them from grosse disorders, & reduce them from extremely debausht courses to some good measure of Ciuilitie. It ought not to be, it is not our desire, to make men Hypocrites; and a meere Ciuill man is no better: if we can but wean them from gross disorders, & reduce them from extremely debausht courses to Some good measure of Civility. It ought not to be, it is not our desire, to make men Hypocrites; and a mere Civil man is no better: cs pns12 vmb cc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp j n2, cc vvi pno32 p-acp av-jn j-vvn n2 p-acp d j n1 pp-f n1. pn31 vmd xx pc-acp vbi, pn31 vbz xx po12 n1, pc-acp vvi n2 n2; cc dt j j n1 vbz av-dx av-jc: (5) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 119
1863 yet •o vs, that cannot judge but by the outward behauiour, it is lesse griefe, yet •o us, that cannot judge but by the outward behaviour, it is less grief, av vvb pno12, cst vmbx vvi cc-acp p-acp dt j n1, pn31 vbz dc n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 119
1864 when men are Hypocrites, then when they are Prophane. Our first ayme is to make you good: yet some reioycing it is to vs, when men Are Hypocrites, then when they Are Profane. Our First aim is to make you good: yet Some rejoicing it is to us, c-crq n2 vbr n2, av c-crq pns32 vbr j. po12 ord n1 vbz p-acp vvb pn22 j: av d vvg pn31 vbz p-acp pno12, (5) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 120
1865 if wee can but make you lesse euill. Our ayme is, to make you of Naturall, holy & Spirituall men; if we can but make you less evil. Our aim is, to make you of Natural, holy & Spiritual men; cs pns12 vmb p-acp vvi pn22 av-dc j-jn. po12 n1 vbz, pc-acp vvi pn22 pp-f j, j cc j n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 120
1866 but we are glad, if of dissolute, we can but make you good Morall men: but we Are glad, if of dissolute, we can but make you good Moral men: cc-acp pns12 vbr j, cs pp-f j, pns12 vmb cc-acp vvi pn22 j j n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 120
1867 if in stead of planting Grace, we can but roote out Vice: if in stead of the power of godlinesse in the reformation of the inner-man, wee can but bring you to some tollerable stayednes in the conformity of the outward-man. If we can doe but this, if in stead of planting Grace, we can but root out Vice: if in stead of the power of godliness in the Reformation of the Innerman, we can but bring you to Some tolerable staidness in the conformity of the outward-man. If we can do but this, cs p-acp n1 pp-f vvg vvi, pns12 vmb cc-acp vvi av n1: cs p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns12 vmb p-acp vvi pn22 p-acp d j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. cs pns12 vmb vdi p-acp d, (5) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 120
1868 though we are to striue for that, our labour is not altogether in vaine in the Lord. though we Are to strive for that, our labour is not altogether in vain in the Lord. cs pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi p-acp d, po12 n1 vbz xx av p-acp j p-acp dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 120
1869 For hereby, first, mens sinnes are both lesse & fewer: and that secondly, abateth somewhat both of the number and weight of their stripes, For hereby, First, men's Sins Are both less & fewer: and that secondly, abateth somewhat both of the number and weight of their stripes, p-acp av, ord, ng2 n2 vbr d dc cc dc: cc d ord, vvz av d pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 120
1870 and maketh their punishment the easier: and thirdly, there is lesse scandall done to Religion ; and makes their punishment the Easier: and Thirdly, there is less scandal done to Religion; cc vv2 po32 n1 dt av-jc: cc ord, a-acp vbz av-dc n1 vdn p-acp n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 120
1871 which receiueth not so much soyle & disreputation by close hypocrisie, as by lewd and open prophanenesse: Fourthly, the kingdome of Sathan is diminished, though not directly in the strength, for he looseth neuer a Subiect by it; which receiveth not so much soil & disreputation by close hypocrisy, as by lewd and open profaneness: Fourthly, the Kingdom of Sathan is diminished, though not directly in the strength, for he loses never a Subject by it; r-crq vvz xx av av-d n1 cc n1 p-acp j n1, a-acp p-acp j cc j n1: ord, dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn, c-acp xx av-j p-acp dt n1, c-acp pns31 vvz av dt n-jn p-acp pn31; (5) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 120
1872 yet somewhat in the glory therof, because he hath not so full and absolute command of some of his subiects, yet somewhat in the glory thereof, Because he hath not so full and absolute command of Some of his Subjects, av av p-acp dt vvb av, c-acp pns31 vhz xx av j cc j n1 pp-f d pp-f po31 n2-jn, (5) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 120
1873 as before he had, or seemed to haue. Fifthly, much of the hurt that might come by euill example, is hereby preuented: as before he had, or seemed to have. Fifthly, much of the hurt that might come by evil Exampl, is hereby prevented: c-acp c-acp pns31 vhd, cc vvd pc-acp vhi. ord, d pp-f dt n1 cst vmd vvi p-acp j-jn n1, vbz av vvn: (5) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 120
1874 Sixthly, the people of God are preserued from many iniuries and contumelies which they would receiue from euill men, Sixthly, the people of God Are preserved from many injuries and Contumelies which they would receive from evil men, j, dt n1 pp-f np1 vbr vvn p-acp d n2 cc n2 r-crq pns32 vmd vvi p-acp j-jn n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 120
1875 if their barbarous manners were not thus ciuilised; as a fierce Mastiffe doth least hurt, when he is chained and musled. if their barbarous manners were not thus civilised; as a fierce Mastiff does least hurt, when he is chained and musled. cs po32 j n2 vbdr xx av vvn; c-acp dt j n1 vdz ds vvi, c-crq pns31 vbz vvn cc j-vvn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 120
1876 Seuenthly and lastly, and which should be the strongest motiue of all the rest to make vs industrious to represse vicious affections in others; Seuenthly and lastly, and which should be the Strongest motive of all the rest to make us Industria to repress vicious affections in Others; crd cc ord, cc r-crq vmd vbi dt js n1 pp-f d dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno12 j p-acp vvb j n2 p-acp n2-jn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 120
1877 it may please God these sory beginnings may be the fore-runners of more blessed and more solide graces. My meaning is not, that these Morall restraints of our wilde corruption, can either actually, or but virtually prepare, dispose, it may please God these sorry beginnings may be the forerunners of more blessed and more solid graces. My meaning is not, that these Moral restraints of our wild corruption, can either actually, or but virtually prepare, dispose, pn31 vmb vvi np1 d j n2 vmb vbi dt n2 pp-f dc j-vvn cc av-dc j n2. po11 n1 vbz xx, cst d j n2 pp-f po12 j n1, vmb d av-j, cc p-acp av-j vvi, vvb, (5) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 120
1878 or qualifie any man for the grace of Conuersion and Renouation; or qualify any man for the grace of Conversion and Renovation; cc vvi d n1 p-acp dt vvb pp-f n1 cc n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 120
1879 or haue in them Virtutem semana em, any naturall power which by ordinary helpe may be cherished & improued so farre, or have in them Virtutem semana em, any natural power which by ordinary help may be cherished & improved so Far, cc vhb p-acp pno32 fw-la fw-la pno32, d j n1 r-crq p-acp j n1 vmb vbi vvn cc vvn av av-j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 120
1880 as an egge may be hatched into a bird, and a kirnell sprowt and grow into a tree ; (farre be it from vs to harbour any such Pelagian conceipts:) but this I say, that God, being a God of order, doth not ordinarily work but in order and by degrees, bringing men from the one extreame to the other by middle courses; as an egg may be hatched into a bird, and a kirnell sprowt and grow into a tree; (Far be it from us to harbour any such Pelagian conceits:) but this I say, that God, being a God of order, does not ordinarily work but in order and by Degrees, bringing men from the one extreme to the other by middle courses; c-acp dt n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, cc dt n1 vvi cc vvi p-acp dt n1; (av-j vbb pn31 p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi d d jp n2:) cc-acp d pns11 vvb, cst np1, vbg dt n1 pp-f n1, vdz xx av-j vvi p-acp p-acp n1 cc p-acp n2, vvg n2 p-acp dt crd j-jn p-acp dt j-jn p-acp j-jn n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 121
1881 and therefore seldome bringeth a man from the wretchednesse of forlorne nature to the blessed estate of sauing grace, but where first by his restraining grace in some good measure he doth correct nature, and moralize it. and Therefore seldom brings a man from the wretchedness of forlorn nature to the blessed estate of Saving grace, but where First by his restraining grace in Some good measure he does correct nature, and moralise it. cc av av vvz dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvn n1 p-acp dt j-vvn n1 pp-f vvg n1, p-acp c-crq ord p-acp po31 vvg n1 p-acp d j n1 pns31 vdz vvi n1, cc vvb pn31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 121
1882 Doe you then that are Magistrates, doe we that are Ministers, let all Fathers, Masters, & others whatsoeuer, by wholsom seuerity (if fayrer courses will not reclaime thē) deterre audacious persons from offending, breake those that are vnder our charge of their wills and wilfulnesse, restraine them from lewd and licencious practises and company, not suffer sinne vpon them for want of reprouing them in due and seasonable sort, snatch them out of the fire, Do you then that Are Magistrates, do we that Are Ministers, let all Father's, Masters, & Others whatsoever, by wholesome severity (if Fairer courses will not reclaim them) deter audacious Persons from offending, break those that Are under our charge of their wills and wilfulness, restrain them from lewd and licentious practises and company, not suffer sin upon them for want of reproving them in due and seasonable sort, snatch them out of the fire, vdb pn22 av d vbr n2, vdb pns12 cst vbr n2, vvb d n2, n2, cc ng2-jn r-crq, p-acp j n1 (cs jc n2 vmb xx vvi pno32) vvi j n2 p-acp vvg, vvb d cst vbr p-acp po12 n1 pp-f po32 n2 cc n1, vvb pno32 p-acp j cc j n2 cc n1, xx vvi n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp n1 pp-f vvg pno32 p-acp j-jn cc j n1, vvb pno32 av pp-f dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 121
1883 and bring them as farre as we can out of the snare of the Diuell to Godwards; and bring them as Far as we can out of the snare of the devil to Godwards; cc vvb pno32 a-acp av-j c-acp pns12 vmb av pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp np1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 121
1884 and leaue the rest to him. Possibly, when we haue faithfully done our part, to the vtmost of our power; and leave the rest to him. Possibly, when we have faithfully done our part, to the utmost of our power; cc vvb dt n1 p-acp pno31. av-j, c-crq pns12 vhb av-j vdn po12 n1, p-acp dt j pp-f po12 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 121
1885 he will set in graciously, and begin to doe his part, in their perfect conuersion. If by our good care, they may be made to forbeare swearing, and cursing, and blaspheming; he will Set in graciously, and begin to do his part, in their perfect conversion. If by our good care, they may be made to forbear swearing, and cursing, and blaspheming; pns31 vmb vvi p-acp av-j, cc vvb pc-acp vdi po31 n1, p-acp po32 j n1. cs p-acp po12 j vvb, pns32 vmb vbi vvn p-acp vvb vvg, cc vvg, cc j-vvg; (5) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 121
1886 they may in time by his good grace be brought to feare an Oath: they may in time by his good grace be brought to Fear an Oath: pns32 vmb p-acp n1 p-acp po31 j vvb vbb vvn p-acp vvb dt n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 121
1887 if wee restraine them from grosse prophanations vpō his holi-day in the meane time, they may come at lenght to think his Sabath a delight : if we restrain them from gross profanations upon his holiday in the mean time, they may come At length to think his Sabbath a delight: cs pns12 vvb pno32 p-acp j n2 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt j n1, pns32 vmb vvi p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi po31 np1 dt vvb: (5) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 121
1888 if we keepe them from swilling, and gaming, and reuelling, and ryoting, and roaring, the while; if we keep them from swilling, and gaming, and revelling, and rioting, and roaring, the while; cs pns12 vvb pno32 p-acp vvg, cc n-vvg, cc vvg, cc vvg, cc vvg, dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 121
1889 God may frame them ere long to a sober and sanctifyed vse of the Creatures: and so it may be said of other sinnes and duties. God may frame them ere long to a Sobrium and sanctified use of the Creatures: and so it may be said of other Sins and duties. np1 vmb vvi pno32 c-acp av-j p-acp dt j cc vvn vvi pp-f dt n2: cc av pn31 vmb vbi vvn pp-f j-jn n2 cc n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 121
1890 I could willingly enlarge all these points of inferences but that there are yet behind sundry other good vses, to bee made of this restraining Grace of God, considered as it may lye vpon Ourselues ; I could willingly enlarge all these points of inferences but that there Are yet behind sundry other good uses, to be made of this restraining Grace of God, considered as it may lie upon Ourselves; pns11 vmd av-j vvi d d n2 pp-f n2 p-acp cst a-acp vbr av p-acp j j-jn j n2, pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f d vvg n1 pp-f np1, vvn c-acp pn31 vmb vvi p-acp px12; (5) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 121
1891 and therefore I now passe on to them. and Therefore I now pass on to them. cc av pns11 av vvi a-acp p-acp pno32. (5) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 121
1892 First, there is a roote of Pride in vs all, whereby we are apt to thinke better of our selues, then there is cause: First, there is a root of Pride in us all, whereby we Are apt to think better of our selves, then there is cause: ord, a-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno12 d, c-crq pns12 vbr j pc-acp vvi j pp-f po12 n2, cs pc-acp vbz n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 108 Page 121
1893 and euery infirmity in our brother, (which should rather be an item to vs of our frailty) serueth as fuell to nourish this vanity, and every infirmity in our brother, (which should rather be an item to us of our frailty) serveth as fuel to nourish this vanity, cc d n1 p-acp po12 n1, (r-crq vmd av-c vbi dt n1 p-acp pno12 pp-f po12 n1) vvz p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi d n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 108 Page 121
1894 and to swell vs vp with a Pharisaicall conceipt, that forsooth we are not like other men. and to swell us up with a Pharisaical conceit, that forsooth we Are not like other men. cc p-acp vvb pno12 a-acp p-acp dt j n1, cst uh pns12 vbr xx av-j j-jn n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 108 Page 121
1895 Now, if at any time, when we see any or our brethern fall into some sinne, from which by the good hand of God vpon vs we haue bin hitherto preserued, we then feele this swelling begin to rise in vs, as sometimes it will doe: Now, if At any time, when we see any or our brother fallen into Some sin, from which by the good hand of God upon us we have been hitherto preserved, we then feel this swelling begin to rise in us, as sometime it will do: av, cs p-acp d n1, c-crq pns12 vvb d cc po12 n2 vvb p-acp d n1, p-acp r-crq p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno12 pns12 vhb vbn av vvn, pns12 av vvb d vvg vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12, c-acp av pn31 vmb vdi: (5) sermon (DIV1) 108 Page 122
1896 the point already deliuered may stand vs in good stead, to picke the bladder of our pride, and to let out some of that windy vanity; the point already Delivered may stand us in good stead, to pick the bladder of our pride, and to let out Some of that windy vanity; dt n1 av vvn vmb vvi pno12 p-acp j n1, p-acp vvb dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, cc pc-acp vvi av d pp-f d j n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 108 Page 122
1897 by considering that, this our forbearance of euil, wherin we seeme to excell our brother, is not from nature, but from Grace ; by considering that, this our forbearance of evil, wherein we seem to excel our brother, is not from nature, but from Grace; p-acp vvg cst, d po12 n1 pp-f j-jn, c-crq pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi po12 n1, vbz xx p-acp n1, p-acp p-acp vvb; (5) sermon (DIV1) 108 Page 122
1898 not from our selues, but from God. And here a litle let me close with thee, whosoeuer thou art, that pleasest thy selfe with odious comparisons, and standest so much vpon termes of betternesse ; not from our selves, but from God. And Here a little let me close with thee, whosoever thou art, that pleasest thy self with odious comparisons, and Standest so much upon terms of betterness; xx p-acp po12 n2, p-acp p-acp np1. cc av dt j vvb pno11 av-j p-acp pno21, r-crq pns21 vb2r, cst vv2 po21 n1 p-acp j n2, cc vv2 av av-d p-acp n2 pp-f n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 108 Page 122
1899 thou art neyther Extortioner, nor adulterer, drunkard, nor swearer, theife, slanderer, nor murtherer ; as such and such are. thou art neither Extortioner, nor adulterer, drunkard, nor swearer, thief, slanderer, nor murderer; as such and such Are. pns21 vb2r dx n1, ccx n1, n1, ccx n1, n1, n1, ccx n1; c-acp d cc d vbr. (5) sermon (DIV1) 108 Page 122
1900 It may be thou art none of these: It may be thou art none of these: pn31 vmb vbi pns21 vb2r pix pp-f d: (5) sermon (DIV1) 108 Page 122
1901 but I can tell thee what thou art, and that is as odious in the sight of God as any of these: but I can tell thee what thou art, and that is as odious in the sighed of God as any of these: cc-acp pns11 vmb vvi pno21 r-crq pns21 vb2r, cc d vbz a-acp j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d pp-f d: (5) sermon (DIV1) 108 Page 122
1902 thou art a proud Pharisee, which perhaps they are not. thou art a proud Pharisee, which perhaps they Are not. pns21 vb2r dt j np1, r-crq av pns32 vbr xx. (5) sermon (DIV1) 108 Page 122
1903 To let thee see thou art a Pharisee, doe but giue me a direct answere without shifting or mincing to that Question of St. Paul, Quis te discrevit? Who hath made thee to differ from another. To let thee see thou art a Pharisee, do but give me a Direct answer without shifting or mincing to that Question of Saint Paul, Quis te discrevit? Who hath made thee to differ from Another. p-acp vvb pno21 vvb pns21 vb2r dt np1, vdb p-acp vvi pno11 dt j vvi p-acp vvg cc vvg p-acp d vvb pp-f n1 np1, fw-la fw-la fw-la? r-crq vhz vvn pno21 pc-acp vvi p-acp j-jn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 108 Page 122
1904 Was it God, or thy selfe, or both together? If thou sayest it was God ; Was it God, or thy self, or both together? If thou Sayest it was God; vbds pn31 n1, cc po21 n1, cc d av? cs pns21 vv2 pn31 vbds np1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 108 Page 122
1905 thou art a dissembler, and thy boasting hath already confuted thee: thou art a dissembler, and thy boasting hath already confuted thee: pns21 vb2r dt n1, cc po21 vvg vhz av vvn pno21: (5) sermon (DIV1) 108 Page 122
1906 for what hast thou to doe to glory in that which is not thine? If thou hast receiued it, for what hast thou to do to glory in that which is not thine? If thou hast received it, p-acp q-crq vh2 pns21 pc-acp vdi p-acp vvb p-acp cst r-crq vbz xx png21? cs pns21 vh2 vvn pn31, (5) sermon (DIV1) 108 Page 122
1907 why doest thou glory, as if thou haddest not receiued it ? If thou sayest it was from thy selfe: what Pharisee could haue assumed more? All the shift thou hast, is, to say it was God indeed that made the difference, why dost thou glory, as if thou Hadst not received it? If thou Sayest it was from thy self: what Pharisee could have assumed more? All the shift thou hast, is, to say it was God indeed that made the difference, q-crq vd2 pns21 vvi, c-acp cs pns21 vhd2 xx vvn pn31? cs pns21 vv2 pn31 vbds p-acp po21 n1: r-crq np1 vmd vhi vvn n1? av-d dt n1 pns21 vh2, vbz, pc-acp vvi pn31 vbds np1 av cst vvd dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 108 Page 122
1908 but he saw somthing in thee for which he made thee to differ: thou acknowledgest his restraint in part, but thine owne good nature did something. but he saw something in thee for which he made thee to differ: thou acknowledgest his restraint in part, but thine own good nature did something. cc-acp pns31 vvd pi p-acp pno21 p-acp r-crq pns31 vvd pno21 pc-acp vvi: pns21 vv2 po31 n1 p-acp n1, cc-acp po21 d j n1 vdd pi. (5) sermon (DIV1) 108 Page 122
1909 If this be all, thou art a very Pharisee still, without all escape. If this be all, thou art a very Pharisee still, without all escape. cs d vbb d, pns21 vb2r dt j np1 av, p-acp d n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 108 Page 122
1910 That Pharisee neuer denyed God a part, no nor the chiefest part neyther, he began his vanting prayer with an acknowledgment of Gods worke, ( I thanke thee, O God, that I am not like other men.) It was not the denyall of all vnto God, but the assuming of any thing vnto himselfe, that made him a right Pharisee. Goe thy way then, That Pharisee never denied God a part, not nor the chiefest part neither, he began his vaunting prayer with an acknowledgment of God's work, (I thank thee, Oh God, that I am not like other men.) It was not the denial of all unto God, but the assuming of any thing unto himself, that made him a right Pharisee. Go thy Way then, cst np1 av-x vvd np1 dt n1, xx ccx dt js-jn n1 av-dx, pns31 vvd po31 j-vvg n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, (pns11 vvb pno21, uh np1, cst pns11 vbm xx av-j j-jn n2.) pn31 vbds xx dt n1 pp-f d p-acp np1, p-acp dt vvg pp-f d n1 p-acp px31, cst vvd pno31 dt j-jn np1. vvb po21 n1 av, (5) sermon (DIV1) 108 Page 122
1911 and if thou wilt doe God and thy selfe right; and if thou wilt do God and thy self right; cc cs pns21 vm2 vdi np1 cc po21 n1 j-jn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 108 Page 122
1912 deny thy selfe altogether, and giue God the whole glory of it, if thou hast bin preserued from any euill. deny thy self altogether, and give God the Whole glory of it, if thou hast been preserved from any evil. vvb po21 n1 av, cc vvb np1 dt j-jn n1 pp-f pn31, cs pns21 vh2 vbn vvn p-acp d n-jn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 108 Page 122
1913 And from thy brothers fall, besides compassioning forlorne Nature in him, make a quite contrary vse vnto thy selfe; And from thy Brother's fallen, beside compassioning forlorn Nature in him, make a quite contrary use unto thy self; cc p-acp po21 ng1 n1, p-acp vvg j n1 p-acp pno31, vvb dt av j-jn n1 p-acp po21 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 108 Page 122
1914 euen to humble thee thereby, with such like thoughts as these, considering thy selfe least thou also be tempted. even to humble thee thereby, with such like thoughts as these, considering thy self lest thou also be tempted. av p-acp j pno21 av, p-acp d j n2 p-acp d, vvg po21 n1 cs pns21 av vbi vvn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 108 Page 122
1915 [ Am I any better then hee? or better mould then he? or better temperèd then he? Am not I a child of the same Adam, a vessell of the same clay, a chip of the same blocke, with him? why then should I be high-minded, when I see him fallen before me? why should I not rather feare, least my foot slip, [ Am I any better then he? or better mould then he? or better temperèd then he? Am not I a child of the same Adam, a vessel of the same clay, a chip of the same block, with him? why then should I be High-minded, when I see him fallen before me? why should I not rather Fear, lest my foot slip, [ vbm pns11 d j cs pns31? cc jc vvb cs pns31? cc jc j cs pns31? vbm xx pns11 dt n1 pp-f dt d np1, dt n1 pp-f dt d n1, dt n1 pp-f dt d n1, p-acp pno31? uh-crq av vmd pns11 vbi j, c-crq pns11 vvb pno31 vvn p-acp pno11? q-crq vmd pns11 xx av-c vvb, cs po11 n1 vvi, (5) sermon (DIV1) 108 Page 123
1916 as well as his hath done? I haue much cause, with all thankefulnesse to blesse God, as well as his hath done? I have much cause, with all thankfulness to bless God, c-acp av c-acp po31 vhz vdn? pns11 vhb d n1, p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi np1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 108 Page 123
1917 for his good prouidence ouer me, in not suffering me to fall into this sinne hitherto; for his good providence over me, in not suffering me to fallen into this sin hitherto; p-acp po31 j n1 p-acp pno11, p-acp xx vvg pno11 pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1 av; (5) sermon (DIV1) 108 Page 123
1918 and with all humility to implore the continuance of his gracious assistance for the future, without which I am not able to auoyd this, or any other euill. ] and with all humility to implore the Continuance of his gracious assistance for the future, without which I am not able to avoid this, or any other evil. ] cc p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1 p-acp dt j-jn, p-acp r-crq pns11 vbm xx j pc-acp vvi d, cc d j-jn j-jn. ] (5) sermon (DIV1) 108 Page 123
1919 Secondly, since all restraints from sinne, by what second meanes so euer they are conueyed vnto vs, Secondly, since all restraints from sin, by what second means so ever they Are conveyed unto us, ord, c-acp d n2 p-acp n1, p-acp r-crq ord vvz av av pns32 vbr vvn p-acp pno12, (5) sermon (DIV1) 109 Page 123
1920 or forwarded, are from the mercifull Prouidence of God: or forwarded, Are from the merciful Providence of God: cc vvn, vbr p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 109 Page 123
1921 whensoeuer wee obserue that God hath vouchsafed vs, or doth offer vs, any meanes of such his gracious restraint ; whensoever we observe that God hath vouchsafed us, or does offer us, any means of such his gracious restraint; c-crq pns12 vvb cst np1 vhz vvn pno12, cc vdz vvi pno12, d vvz pp-f d po31 j n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 109 Page 123
1922 it is our duty joyfully to embrace those meanes, and carefully to cherish them, and with all due thankfulnes to blesse the name of God for them. it is our duty joyfully to embrace those means, and carefully to cherish them, and with all due thankfulness to bless the name of God for them. pn31 vbz po12 n1 av-j p-acp vvb d n2, cc av-j p-acp vvb pno32, cc p-acp d j-jn n1 p-acp vvb dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno32. (5) sermon (DIV1) 109 Page 123
1923 Oh how oft haue we plotted, and proiected, and contriued a course, for the expediting of our perhaps ambitious, perhaps couetous, perhaps malicious, perhaps voluptuous designes: O how oft have we plotted, and projected, and contrived a course, for the expediting of our perhaps ambitious, perhaps covetous, perhaps malicious, perhaps voluptuous designs: uh q-crq av vhb pns12 vvn, cc vvn, cc vvn dt n1, p-acp dt vvg pp-f po12 av j, av j, av j, av j n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 109 Page 123
1924 and by the prouidence of God some vnexpected interuening accident hath marred the curious frame of all our proiects, that they haue come to nothing; and by the providence of God Some unexpected intervening accident hath marred the curious frame of all our projects, that they have come to nothing; cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 d j j-vvg n1 vhz vvn dt j n1 pp-f d po12 n2, cst pns32 vhb vvn p-acp pix; (5) sermon (DIV1) 109 Page 123
1925 as a Spiders webbe spunne with much art and industry is suddenly disfigured, and swept away with the light touch of a besome. as a Spiders web spun with much art and industry is suddenly disfigured, and swept away with the Light touch of a besom. c-acp dt ng1 n1 j-vvn p-acp d n1 cc n1 vbz av-j vvn, cc vvd av p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 109 Page 123
1926 How oft haue we bin resolued to sinne, and prepared to sinne, and euen at the pits brinke ready to cast our selues into hell: How oft have we been resolved to sin, and prepared to sin, and even At the pits brink ready to cast our selves into hell: uh-crq av vhb pns12 vbn vvn p-acp n1, cc vvn p-acp n1, cc av p-acp dt n2 n1 j pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 109 Page 123
1927 when he hath plucked vs away, as he plucked Lot out of Sodome, by affrightments of naturall Conscience, by apprehensions of dangers, by taking away the opportunities, by ministring impediments, by shortening our power, by sundry other meanes! when he hath plucked us away, as he plucked Lot out of Sodom, by affrightments of natural Conscience, by apprehensions of dangers, by taking away the opportunities, by ministering impediments, by shortening our power, by sundry other means! c-crq pns31 vhz vvn pno12 av, c-acp pns31 vvd n1 av pp-f np1, p-acp n2 pp-f j n1, p-acp n2 pp-f n2, p-acp vvg av dt n2, p-acp j-vvg n2, p-acp vvg po12 n1, p-acp j j-jn n2! (5) sermon (DIV1) 109 Page 123
1928 Haue wee now blessed the name of God for affording vs these gracious meanes of preuention and restraint? Nay, haue we not rather bin enraged thereat, Have we now blessed the name of God for affording us these gracious means of prevention and restraint? Nay, have we not rather been enraged thereat, vhb pns12 av vvn dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp vvg pno12 d j vvz pp-f n1 cc n1? uh-x, vhb pns12 xx av vbn vvn av, (5) sermon (DIV1) 109 Page 123
1929 and taken it with much impatience that we should be so crossed in the pursuite of our vaine and sinfull desires and purposes? As wayward Children cry and take pet, and taken it with much impatience that we should be so crossed in the pursuit of our vain and sinful Desires and Purposes? As wayward Children cry and take pet, cc vvn pn31 p-acp d n1 cst pns12 vmd vbi av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 j cc j n2 cc n2? p-acp j n2 vvb cc vvi n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 109 Page 123
1930 when the Nurse snatcheth a knife from them, wherewith they might perhaps cut their fingers, perhaps haggle their throates, when the Nurse snatches a knife from them, wherewith they might perhaps Cut their fingers, perhaps haggle their throats, c-crq dt n1 vvz dt n1 p-acp pno32, c-crq pns32 vmd av vvi po32 n2, av vvi po32 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 109 Page 124
1931 or putteth them backe from the wells mouth when they are ready, with catching at babies in the water, to type ouer: or putteth them back from the wells Mouth when they Are ready, with catching At babies in the water, to type over: cc vvz pno32 av p-acp dt n2 n1 c-crq pns32 vbr j, p-acp vvg p-acp n2 p-acp dt n1, p-acp n1 a-acp: (5) sermon (DIV1) 109 Page 124
1932 and as that merry madman in the Poet, was in good earnest angry with his friēds for procuring him to be cured of his madnes, wherein he so much pleased himselfe, and as that merry madman in the Poet, was in good earnest angry with his Friends for procuring him to be cured of his madness, wherein he so much pleased himself, cc c-acp cst j n1 p-acp dt n1, vbds p-acp j n1 j p-acp po31 n2 p-acp vvg pno31 pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f po31 n1, c-crq pns31 av av-d vvd px31, (5) sermon (DIV1) 109 Page 124
1933 as if they could not haue done him a greater displeasure Pol me occidistis, amici, - Non seruastis -: such is our folly. as if they could not have done him a greater displeasure — Pol me Occidistis, Friends, - Non seruastis -: such is our folly. c-acp cs pns32 vmd xx vhi vdn pno31 dt jc n1 — np1 pno11 fw-la, fw-la, - uh n2 -: d vbz po12 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 109 Page 124
1934 We are offended with those that reproue vs; testie at those that hinder vs; impatient vnder those crosses that disable vs: We Are offended with those that reprove us; testy At those that hinder us; impatient under those Crosses that disable us: pns12 vbr vvn p-acp d d vvb pno12; j p-acp d d vvb pno12; j p-acp d n2 cst vvb pno12: (5) sermon (DIV1) 109 Page 124
1935 yea wee fret and turne againe at the powerfull application of the holy word of God, yea we fret and turn again At the powerful application of the holy word of God, uh pns12 vvb cc vvi av p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 109 Page 124
1936 when it endeauoureth to reforme vs, or restraine vs from those euils wherein we delight. when it endeavoureth to reform us, or restrain us from those evils wherein we delight. c-crq pn31 vvz p-acp vvi pno12, cc vvb pno12 p-acp d n2-jn c-crq pns12 vvb. (5) sermon (DIV1) 109 Page 124
1937 Let vs henceforth mend this fault, cheerfully submit our selues to the discipline of the Almighty, Let us henceforth mend this fault, cheerfully submit our selves to the discipline of the Almighty, vvb pno12 av vvi d n1, av-j vvb po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn, (5) sermon (DIV1) 109 Page 124
1938 and learne of holy Dauid with what affections to entertaine the gracious meanes he vouchsafeth vs of restraint or preuention: and Learn of holy David with what affections to entertain the gracious means he vouchsafeth us of restraint or prevention: cc vvi pp-f j np1 p-acp r-crq n2 p-acp vvb dt j vvz pns31 vvz pno12 pp-f n1 cc n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 109 Page 124
1939 as appeareth by his speeches vnto Abigail, when she by her wisdome had pacified his wrath against Nabal, whose destruction he had a little before vowed in his heat, Blessed be the Lord God of Israel which sent thee this day to meet me; as appears by his Speeches unto Abigail, when she by her Wisdom had pacified his wrath against Nabal, whose destruction he had a little before vowed in his heat, Blessed be the Lord God of Israel which sent thee this day to meet me; c-acp vvz p-acp po31 n2 p-acp np1, c-crq pns31 p-acp po31 n1 vhd vvn po31 n1 p-acp np1, rg-crq n1 pns31 vhd dt j c-acp vvn p-acp po31 n1, vvn vbb dt n1 np1 pp-f np1 r-crq vvd pno21 d n1 pc-acp vvi pno11; (5) sermon (DIV1) 109 Page 124
1940 and blessed be thy aduice, and blessed be thou, which hast kept me this day from comming to shed blood, and blessed be thy Advice, and blessed be thou, which hast kept me this day from coming to shed blood, cc vvn vbb po21 n1, cc vvn vbb pns21, r-crq vh2 vvn pno11 d n1 p-acp vvg pc-acp vvi n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 109 Page 124
1941 and from auenging my selfe with mine owne hand. He blessed God, as the cause ; and her, as the instrument ; and from avenging my self with mine own hand. He blessed God, as the cause; and her, as the Instrument; cc p-acp j-vvg po11 n1 p-acp po11 d n1. pns31 vvd np1, p-acp dt n1; cc pno31, p-acp dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 109 Page 124
1942 and her discreet behauiour and aduice, as the meanes ; and her discreet behaviour and Advice, as the means; cc po31 j n1 cc n1, p-acp dt n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 109 Page 124
1943 of staying his hand from doing that euill, he had vowed with his mouth, and was in his heart purposed to haue done. Thirdly, ; of staying his hand from doing that evil, he had vowed with his Mouth, and was in his heart purposed to have done. Thirdly,; pp-f vvg po31 n1 p-acp vdg d j-jn, pns31 vhd vvn p-acp po31 n1, cc vbds p-acp po31 n1 vvd pc-acp vhi vdn. ord,; (5) sermon (DIV1) 109 Page 124
1944 since we owe our standing to the hand of God, who holdeth vs vp, without whose restraine we should fall at euery turne, and into euery temptation: since we owe our standing to the hand of God, who holds us up, without whose restrain we should fallen At every turn, and into every temptation: c-acp pns12 vvb po12 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vvz pno12 a-acp, p-acp rg-crq vvb pns12 vmd vvi p-acp d n1, cc p-acp d n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 110 Page 124
1945 we cannot but see what need we haue to seeke to him dayly and hourely to withhold vs frō falling into those sins, wherunto either our corrupt nature would leade vs, we cannot but see what need we have to seek to him daily and hourly to withhold us from falling into those Sins, whereunto either our corrupt nature would lead us, pns12 vmbx p-acp vvi r-crq n1 pns12 vhb p-acp vvb p-acp pno31 av-j cc av-j p-acp vvb pno12 p-acp vvg p-acp d n2, c-crq d po12 j n1 vmd vvi pno12, (5) sermon (DIV1) 110 Page 124
1946 or outward occasions draw vs. We may see it by the fearfull fals of Dauid & Peter, men nothing inferiour to the best of vs, or outward occasions draw us We may see it by the fearful falls of David & Peter, men nothing inferior to the best of us, cc j n2 vvb pno12 pns12 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp dt j vvz pp-f np1 cc np1, n2 pix j-jn p-acp dt js pp-f pno12, (5) sermon (DIV1) 110 Page 124
1947 how weake a thing man is to resist temptation, if God withdraw his support, and leaue him but a little to himselfe. how weak a thing man is to resist temptation, if God withdraw his support, and leave him but a little to himself. c-crq j dt n1 n1 vbz pc-acp vvi n1, cs np1 vvi po31 n1, cc vvi pno31 p-acp dt j p-acp px31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 110 Page 124
1948 Which made Dauid pray to God that he would keepe backe his seruant from presumptious sinnes. Which made David pray to God that he would keep back his servant from presumptuous Sins. r-crq vvd np1 vvb p-acp np1 cst pns31 vmd vvb av po31 n1 p-acp j n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 110 Page 124
1949 He well knew, though he were the faithful seruāt of God, that yet he had no stay of himself; He well knew, though he were the faithful seruamt of God, that yet he had no stay of himself; pns31 av vvd, cs pns31 vbdr dt j n1 pp-f np1, cst av pns31 vhd dx n1 pp-f px31; (5) sermon (DIV1) 110 Page 125
1950 but vnles God kept him back, he must on, and he must in, and he must in deepe, euen as farre as to Presumptious sinnes. No man, though he be neuer so good, hath any assurance, but unless God kept him back, he must on, and he must in, and he must in deep, even as Far as to Presumptuous Sins. No man, though he be never so good, hath any assurance, cc-acp cs np1 vvd pno31 av, pns31 vmb p-acp, cc pns31 vmb p-acp, cc pns31 vmb p-acp j-jn, av-j c-acp av-j c-acp p-acp j n2. av-dx n1, cs pns31 vbb av-x av j, vhz d n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 110 Page 125
1951 as vpon his owne strength, though it be neuer so great, that he shalbe able to auoyd any sin, though it be neuer so foule. When a heathen man prayed vnto Iupiter, to saue him from his Enemies ; as upon his own strength, though it be never so great, that he shall able to avoid any since, though it be never so foul. When a heathen man prayed unto Iupiter, to save him from his Enemies; c-acp p-acp po31 d n1, c-acp pn31 vbb av-x av j, cst pns31 vmb|vbi j pc-acp vvi d n1, cs pn31 vbb av-x av j. c-crq dt j-jn n1 vvd p-acp np1, pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp po31 n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 110 Page 125
1952 one that ouerheard him would needes mend it with a more needfull prayer, that Iupiter would saue him from his Friends: he thought they might doe him more hurt, because he trusted them; one that overheard him would needs mend it with a more needful prayer, that Iupiter would save him from his Friends: he Thought they might do him more hurt, Because he trusted them; pi cst vvd pno31 vmd av vvi pn31 p-acp dt av-dc j n1, cst np1 vmd vvi pno31 p-acp po31 n2: pns31 vvd pns32 vmd vdi pno31 dc n1, c-acp pns31 vvn pno32; (5) sermon (DIV1) 110 Page 125
1953 but as for his Enemies, he could looke to himselfe well enough, for receiuing harme from them. but as for his Enemies, he could look to himself well enough, for receiving harm from them. cc-acp c-acp p-acp po31 n2, pns31 vmd vvi p-acp px31 av d, c-acp vvg n1 p-acp pno32. (5) sermon (DIV1) 110 Page 125
1954 We that are Christians, had need pray vnto the God of heauen, that he would not giue vs vp into the hāds of our professed Enemies ; We that Are Christians, had need pray unto the God of heaven, that he would not give us up into the hands of our professed Enemies; pns12 cst vbr np1, vhd n1 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cst pns31 vmd xx vvi pno12 a-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 vvn n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 110 Page 125
1955 & to pray vnto God, that he would not deliuer vs ouer into the hands of our false-hearted Friends: but there is another prayer yet more needfull, & to pray unto God, that he would not deliver us over into the hands of our False-hearted Friends: but there is Another prayer yet more needful, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, cst pns31 vmd xx vvi pno12 a-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 j n2: cc-acp pc-acp vbz j-jn n1 av av-dc j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 110 Page 125
1956 and to be pressed with greater importunity then eyther of both, that God would saue vs from our selues, and not giue vs vp into our owne hands; and to be pressed with greater importunity then either of both, that God would save us from our selves, and not give us up into our own hands; cc pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp jc n1 cs d pp-f d, cst np1 vmd vvi pno12 p-acp po12 n2, cc xx vvi pno12 a-acp p-acp po12 d n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 110 Page 125
1957 for then we are vtterly cast away. for then we Are utterly cast away. c-acp cs pns12 vbr av-j vvn av. (5) sermon (DIV1) 110 Page 125
1958 There is a wayward old-man that lurketh in euery of our bosomes, and we make but too much of him: There is a wayward Old man that lurks in every of our bosoms, and we make but too much of him: pc-acp vbz dt j n1 cst vvz p-acp d pp-f po12 n2, cc pns12 vvb p-acp av d pp-f pno31: (5) sermon (DIV1) 110 Page 125
1959 then whom, we haue not a more spightfull Enemy, nor a more false friend. then whom, we have not a more spiteful Enemy, nor a more false friend. cs r-crq, pns12 vhb xx dt av-dc j n1, ccx dt av-dc j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 110 Page 125
1960 Alas we do not thinke, what a man is giuen ouer to, that is giuen ouer to himselfe: Alas we do not think, what a man is given over to, that is given over to himself: np1 pns12 vdb xx vvi, q-crq dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp p-acp, cst vbz vvn a-acp p-acp px31: (5) sermon (DIV1) 110 Page 125
1961 he is giuen ouer to vile affections, he is giuen ouer to a reprobate sense, he is giuen ouer to commit all manner of wickednes with greedinesse. It is the last and fearfullest of all other judgements, he is given over to vile affections, he is given over to a Reprobate sense, he is given over to commit all manner of wickedness with greediness. It is the last and fearfullest of all other Judgments, pns31 vbz vvn a-acp p-acp j n2, pns31 vbz vvn a-acp p-acp dt j-jn n1, pns31 vbz vvn a-acp p-acp vvb d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1. pn31 vbz dt ord cc js pp-f d j-jn n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 110 Page 125
1962 and is not vsually brought vpon men, but where they haue obstinately refused to heare the voice of God, in whatsoeuer other tone he had spoken vnto them; and is not usually brought upon men, but where they have obstinately refused to hear the voice of God, in whatsoever other tone he had spoken unto them; cc vbz xx av-j vvn p-acp n2, cc-acp c-crq pns32 vhb av-j vvn pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp r-crq j-jn n1 pns31 vhd vvn p-acp pno32; (5) sermon (DIV1) 110 Page 125
1963 then to leaue them to themselues, and to their owne counsells: My people would not heare my voice, and Israel would none of me: then to leave them to themselves, and to their own Counsels: My people would not hear my voice, and Israel would none of me: av p-acp vvb pno32 p-acp px32, cc p-acp po32 d n2: po11 n1 vmd xx vvi po11 n1, cc np1 vmd pi pp-f pno11: (5) sermon (DIV1) 110 Page 125
1964 so I gaue them vp vnto their owne hearts lust, and let them follow their owne imaginations. so I gave them up unto their own hearts lust, and let them follow their own Imaginations. av pns11 vvd pno32 a-acp p-acp po32 d n2 n1, cc vvb pno32 vvi po32 d n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 110 Page 125
1965 As we conceiue the state of the Patient to bee desperate, when the Phisician giueth him ouer, As we conceive the state of the Patient to be desperate, when the physician gives him over, c-acp pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f dt j pc-acp vbi j, c-crq dt n1 vvz pno31 a-acp, (5) sermon (DIV1) 110 Page 125
1966 and letteth him eate, and drinke, and, haue, and doe, what, and when, and as much as he will without prescribing him any dyet, and lets him eat, and drink, and, have, and do, what, and when, and as much as he will without prescribing him any diet, cc vvz pno31 vvi, cc vvi, cc, vhb, cc vdb, r-crq, cc c-crq, cc c-acp d c-acp pns31 vmb p-acp vvg pno31 d n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 110 Page 125
1967 or keeping backe any thing from him he hath a mind vnto. or keeping back any thing from him he hath a mind unto. cc vvg av d n1 p-acp pno31 pns31 vhz dt n1 p-acp. (5) sermon (DIV1) 110 Page 125
1968 Let vs therefore pray faithfully and feruently vnto God, as Christ himselfe hath taught vs, that he would not by leauing vs vnto our selues lead vs into temptation, but by his gracious and powerfull support deliuer vs from all those euils, from which we haue no power at all to deliuer our selues. Let us Therefore pray faithfully and fervently unto God, as christ himself hath taught us, that he would not by leaving us unto our selves led us into temptation, but by his gracious and powerful support deliver us from all those evils, from which we have no power At all to deliver our selves. vvb pno12 av vvb av-j cc av-j p-acp np1, c-acp np1 px31 vhz vvn pno12, cst pns31 vmd xx p-acp vvg pno12 p-acp po12 n2 vvb pno12 p-acp n1, p-acp p-acp po31 j cc j n1 vvi pno12 p-acp d d n2-jn, p-acp r-crq pns12 vhb dx n1 p-acp d pc-acp vvi po12 n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 110 Page 126
1969 Lastly, since this Restraint wherof we haue spoken, may be but a common Grace, and can giue vs no found nor solid comfort if it be but a bare restraint, and no more: Lastly, since this Restraint whereof we have spoken, may be but a Common Grace, and can give us not found nor solid Comfort if it be but a bore restraint, and no more: ord, c-acp d n1 c-crq pns12 vhb vvn, vmb vbi p-acp dt j n1, cc vmb vvi pno12 xx vvi ccx j n1 cs pn31 vbb p-acp dt vvd n1, cc dx av-dc: (5) sermon (DIV1) 111 Page 126
1970 though we ought to be thankefull for it, though we haue not deserued it; though we ought to be thankful for it, though we have not deserved it; cs pns12 vmd pc-acp vbi j p-acp pn31, cs pns12 vhb xx vvn pn31; (5) sermon (DIV1) 111 Page 126
1971 yet we should not rest nor thinke our selues safe enough, till we haue a well grounded assurance, that we are possessed of an higher and a better grace, yet we should not rest nor think our selves safe enough, till we have a well grounded assurance, that we Are possessed of an higher and a better grace, av pns12 vmd xx vvi ccx vvi po12 n2 j av-d, c-acp pns12 vhb dt av j-vvn n1, cst pns12 vbr vvn pp-f dt jc cc dt jc n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 111 Page 126
1972 euen the Grace of sanctification. For that will hold out against temptations, where this may faile. Wee may deceiue our selues then, even the Grace of sanctification. For that will hold out against temptations, where this may fail. we may deceive our selves then, av dt n1 pp-f n1. p-acp cst vmb vvi av p-acp n2, c-crq d vmb vvi. pns12 vmb vvi po12 n2 av, (5) sermon (DIV1) 111 Page 126
1973 and thousands in the world doe so deceiue themselues; and thousands in the world do so deceive themselves; cc crd p-acp dt n1 vdb av vvi px32; (5) sermon (DIV1) 111 Page 126
1974 if vpon our abstaining from sinnes, from which God withholdeth vs, we presently conclude our selues to be in the state of Grace, if upon our abstaining from Sins, from which God withholdeth us, we presently conclude our selves to be in the state of Grace, cs p-acp po12 vvg p-acp n2, p-acp r-crq np1 vvz pno12, pns12 av-j vvb po12 n2 pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 111 Page 126
1975 and to haue the power of godlines, and the spirit of Sanctification. and to have the power of godliness, and the Spirit of Sanctification. cc pc-acp vhi dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 111 Page 126
1976 For, betweene this restraining Grace, whereof we haue now spoken, and that renewing Grace wherof we now speak; For, between this restraining Grace, whereof we have now spoken, and that renewing Grace whereof we now speak; p-acp, p-acp d vvg n1, c-crq pns12 vhb av vvn, cc d vvg n1 c-crq pns12 av vvi; (5) sermon (DIV1) 111 Page 126
1977 there are sundry wide differences. They differ first, in their fountaine. Renewing grace springeth from the special loue of God towards those that are his in Christ: there Are sundry wide differences. They differ First, in their fountain. Renewing grace springs from the special love of God towards those that Are his in christ: pc-acp vbr j j n2. pns32 vvb ord, p-acp po32 n1. vvg n1 vvz p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d cst vbr po31 p-acp np1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 111 Page 126
1978 restraining grace is a fruite of that generall mercy of God, whereof it is said in the Psalme, that his mercy is ouer all his workes. restraining grace is a fruit of that general mercy of God, whereof it is said in the Psalm, that his mercy is over all his works. vvg n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f d j n1 pp-f np1, c-crq pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1, cst po31 n1 vbz p-acp d po31 n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 111 Page 126
1979 They differ secondly, in their extent: both of Person, Subiect, Obiect, and Time. For the Person ; They differ secondly, in their extent: both of Person, Subject, Object, and Time. For the Person; pns32 vvb ord, p-acp po32 n1: d pp-f n1, j-jn, n1, cc n1. p-acp dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 111 Page 126
1980 Restraining Grace is common to good and bad: Renewing Grace proper and peculiar to the Elect. For the Subiect ; Restraining Grace is Common to good and bad: Renewing Grace proper and peculiar to the Elect. For the Subject; vvg n1 vbz j p-acp j cc j: vvg n1 j cc j p-acp dt np1 p-acp dt j-jn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 111 Page 126
1981 Restraining Grace may bind one part or facultie of a man, as the hand or tongue, and leaue another f•ee, as the heart or eare : Restraining Grace may bind one part or faculty of a man, as the hand or tongue, and leave Another f•ee, as the heart or ear: vvg n1 vmb vvi crd n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, c-acp dt n1 cc n1, cc vvi j-jn vvb, c-acp dt n1 cc c-acp: (5) sermon (DIV1) 111 Page 126
1982 Re•ewing Grace worketh vpon all in some measure, sanctifieth the whole man, Body, and soule, and spirit, with the parts and faculties of each. For the Obiect ; Re•ewing Grace works upon all in Some measure, Sanctifieth the Whole man, Body, and soul, and Spirit, with the parts and faculties of each. For the Object; vvg vvb vvz p-acp d p-acp d n1, vvz dt j-jn n1, n1, cc n1, cc n1, p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f d. p-acp dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 111 Page 126
1983 Restraining Grace may withhold a man from one sinne and giue him scope to another: Renewing Grace carryeth an equall and iust respect to all Gods commandements. For the Time ; Restraining Grace may withhold a man from one sin and give him scope to Another: Renewing Grace Carrieth an equal and just respect to all God's Commandments. For the Time; vvg n1 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp crd n1 cc vvi pno31 n1 p-acp j-jn: vvg n1 vvz dt j-jn cc j n1 p-acp d ng1 n2. p-acp dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 111 Page 126
1984 Restraining Grace may tye vs now, and by and by vnloose vs: Restraining Grace may tie us now, and by and by unloose us: vvg n1 vmb vvi pno12 av, cc p-acp cc p-acp vvi pno12: (5) sermon (DIV1) 111 Page 126
1985 Renewing Grace holdeth out vnto the end, more or lesse, and neuer leaueth vs wholy destitute. Renewing Grace holds out unto the end, more or less, and never Leaveth us wholly destitute. vvg n1 vvz av p-acp dt n1, av-dc cc av-dc, cc av-x vvz pno12 av-jn j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 111 Page 126
1986 Thirdly, they did differ in their ends. Restraining Grace is so intended chiefly for the good of humane society, (especially of the Church of God, and of the members thereof;) as that indifferently it may, Thirdly, they did differ in their ends. Restraining Grace is so intended chiefly for the good of humane society, (especially of the Church of God, and of the members thereof;) as that indifferently it may, ord, pns32 vdd vvi p-acp po32 n2. vvg n1 vbz av vvn av-jn p-acp dt j pp-f j n1, (av-j pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cc pp-f dt n2 av;) p-acp d av-j pn31 vmb, (5) sermon (DIV1) 111 Page 127
1987 or may not doe good to the Receiuer: or may not do good to the Receiver: cc vmb xx vdi j p-acp dt n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 111 Page 127
1988 but Renewing Grace is especially intended for the Saluation of the Receiuer, though Ex consequenti it doe good also vnto others. but Renewing Grace is especially intended for the Salvation of the Receiver, though Ex consequenti it do good also unto Others. cc-acp vvg n1 vbz av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cs fw-la fw-la pn31 vdb av-j av p-acp n2-jn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 111 Page 127
1989 They differ fourthly, and lastly, in their effects. Renewing Grace mortifieth the corruption, and subdueth it, and diminisheth it; They differ fourthly, and lastly, in their effects. Renewing Grace mortifieth the corruption, and subdueth it, and diminisheth it; pns32 vvb j, cc ord, p-acp po32 n2. vvg n1 vvz dt n1, cc vvz pn31, cc vvz pn31; (5) sermon (DIV1) 111 Page 127
1990 as water quencheth fire, by abating the heate: as water quenches fire, by abating the heat: c-acp n1 vvz n1, p-acp vvg dt n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 111 Page 127
1991 but Restraining Grace only inhibiteth the exercise of the corruption for the time, without any reall admonition of it either in substance or quality; but Restraining Grace only inhibiteth the exercise of the corruption for the time, without any real admonition of it either in substance or quality; cc-acp vvg n1 av-j vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp d j n1 pp-f pn31 d p-acp n1 cc n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 111 Page 127
1992 as the fire wherin the three Children walked, had as much heate in it at that very instant, as the fire wherein the three Children walked, had as much heat in it At that very instant, c-acp dt n1 c-crq dt crd n2 vvd, vhd p-acp d n1 p-acp pn31 p-acp d j n-jn, (5) sermon (DIV1) 111 Page 127
1993 as it had before and after, although by the greater power of God, the naturall power of it was then suspended from working vpon them. The Lions that spared Daniel were Lyons still, as it had before and After, although by the greater power of God, the natural power of it was then suspended from working upon them. The Lions that spared daniel were Lyons still, c-acp pn31 vhd p-acp cc a-acp, cs p-acp dt jc n1 pp-f np1, dt j n1 pp-f pn31 vbds av vvn p-acp vvg p-acp pno32. dt n2 cst vvd np1 vbdr n2 av, (5) sermon (DIV1) 111 Page 127
1994 and had their rauenous disposition still, albeit God stopped their mouthes for that time, that they should not hurt him: but that there was no change made in their naturall disposition appeareth by their entertainement of their next guests, whom they deuoured with all greedinesse, breaking their bones before they came to the ground. and had their ravenous disposition still, albeit God stopped their mouths for that time, that they should not hurt him: but that there was no change made in their natural disposition appears by their entertainment of their next guests, whom they devoured with all greediness, breaking their bones before they Come to the ground. cc vhd po32 j n1 av, cs np1 vvd po32 n2 p-acp d n1, cst pns32 vmd xx vvi pno31: p-acp cst a-acp vbds dx n1 vvn p-acp po32 j n1 vvz p-acp po32 n1 pp-f po32 ord n2, ro-crq pns32 vvn p-acp d n1, vvg po32 n2 c-acp pns32 vvd p-acp dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 111 Page 127
1995 By these two instances and examples, we may in some measure conceiue of the nature and power of the restraining Grace of God in wicked men. By these two instances and Examples, we may in Some measure conceive of the nature and power of the restraining Grace of God in wicked men. p-acp d crd n2 cc n2, pns12 vmb p-acp d n1 vvb pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt vvg n1 pp-f np1 p-acp j n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 111 Page 127
1996 It bridleth the corruption that is in them for the time, that it cannot breake out, It bridleth the corruption that is in them for the time, that it cannot break out, pn31 vvz dt n1 cst vbz p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1, cst pn31 vmbx vvi av, (5) sermon (DIV1) 111 Page 127
1997 and manacleth them in such sort, that they doe not shew forth the vngodly disposition of their heart: and manacleth them in such sort, that they do not show forth the ungodly disposition of their heart: cc vvz pno32 p-acp d n1, cst pns32 vdb xx vvi av dt j n1 pp-f po32 n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 111 Page 127
1998 but there is no reall change wrought in them all the while; but there is no real change wrought in them all the while; cc-acp pc-acp vbz dx j n1 vvn p-acp pno32 d dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 111 Page 127
1999 their heart still remaining vnsanctified, and their naturall corruption vndiminished. Whereas the renewing and sanctifying Grace of God, by a real change of a Lyon maketh a Lambe ; their heart still remaining unsanctified, and their natural corruption undiminished. Whereas the renewing and sanctifying Grace of God, by a real change of a lion makes a Lamb; po32 n1 av vvg j, cc po32 j n1 vvn. cs dt vvg cc j-vvg vvb pp-f np1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 111 Page 127
2000 altereth the naturall disposition of the soule, by draining out some of the corruption ; altereth the natural disposition of the soul, by draining out Some of the corruption; vvz dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp n-vvg av d pp-f dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 111 Page 127
2001 begetteth a new heart, a new spirit, new habits, new qualities, new dispositions, new thoughts, new desires ; begetteth a new heart, a new Spirit, new habits, new qualities, new dispositions, new thoughts, new Desires; vvz dt j n1, dt j n1, j n2, j n2, j n2, j n2, j vvz; (5) sermon (DIV1) 111 Page 127
2002 maketh a new man in euery part and faculty compleatly New. Content not thy selfe then with a bare forbearance of sinne, makes a new man in every part and faculty completely New. Content not thy self then with a bore forbearance of sin, vvz dt j n1 p-acp d n1 cc n1 av-j np1 vvb xx po21 n1 av p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 111 Page 127
2003 so long as thy heart is not changed, nor thy will changed, nor thy affections changed: so long as thy heart is not changed, nor thy will changed, nor thy affections changed: av av-j c-acp po21 n1 vbz xx vvn, ccx po21 vmb vvn, ccx po21 n2 vvn: (5) sermon (DIV1) 111 Page 127
2004 but striue to become a new man, to bee transformed by the renewing of thy mind, to hate sinne, to loue God, to wrestle against thy secret corruptions, to take delight in holy duties, to subdue thine vnderstanding and will and affections to the obedience of Faith and Godlinesse. but strive to become a new man, to be transformed by the renewing of thy mind, to hate sin, to love God, to wrestle against thy secret corruptions, to take delight in holy duties, to subdue thine understanding and will and affections to the Obedience of Faith and Godliness. cc-acp vvb pc-acp vvi dt j n1, pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt vvg pp-f po21 n1, pc-acp vvi n1, p-acp n1 np1, pc-acp vvi p-acp po21 j-jn n2, pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp j n2, pc-acp vvi po21 n1 cc n1 cc n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 111 Page 128
2005 So shalt thou not onely be restrained from sinning against God, as Abimelech here was; but also be enabled, as faithfull Abraham was, to please God: So shalt thou not only be restrained from sinning against God, as Abimelech Here was; but also be enabled, as faithful Abraham was, to please God: av vm2 pns21 xx av-j vbi vvn p-acp vvg p-acp np1, c-acp np1 av vbds; cc-acp av vbi vvn, p-acp j np1 vbds, pc-acp vvi np1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 111 Page 128
2006 and consequently assured with all the faithfull children of Abraham to bee preserued by the almighty power of God through faith vnto saluation. and consequently assured with all the faithful children of Abraham to be preserved by the almighty power of God through faith unto salvation. cc av-j vvn p-acp d dt j n2 pp-f np1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1 p-acp n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 111 Page 128
2007 Which Grace, and Faith, and saluation, the same Almighty God, the God of power and of Peace, bestow vpon vs all heere assembled, With all that in euery place call vpon the name of IESVS CHRIST our Lord, both theirs and ours ; Which Grace, and Faith, and salvation, the same Almighty God, the God of power and of Peace, bestow upon us all Here assembled, With all that in every place call upon the name of JESUS CHRIST our Lord, both theirs and ours; r-crq n1, cc n1, cc n1, dt d j-jn n1, dt n1 pp-f n1 cc pp-f n1, vvb p-acp pno12 d av vvn, p-acp d cst p-acp d n1 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 np1 po12 n1, av-d png32 cc png12; (5) sermon (DIV1) 111 Page 128
2008 euen for the same our Lord Iesus Christs sake, his most deare Sonne, and our most blessed Sauiour and Redeemer, to which blessed Father, even for the same our Lord Iesus Christ sake, his most deer Son, and our most blessed Saviour and Redeemer, to which blessed Father, av p-acp dt d po12 n1 np1 npg1 n1, po31 av-ds j-jn n1, cc po12 av-ds j-vvn n1 cc n1, p-acp r-crq j-vvn n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 111 Page 128
2009 and blessed Sonne, with the blessed Spirit, most holy blessed and glorious Trinitie, be ascribed by vs and the whole Church, all the kingdome the power and the glory, from this time forth and for euer. Amen. FINIS. and blessed Son, with the blessed Spirit, most holy blessed and glorious Trinity, be ascribed by us and the Whole Church, all the Kingdom the power and the glory, from this time forth and for ever. Amen. FINIS. cc j-vvn n1, p-acp dt j-vvn n1, av-ds j j-vvn cc j np1, vbb vvn p-acp pno12 cc dt j-jn n1, d dt n1 dt n1 cc dt n1, p-acp d n1 av cc p-acp av. uh-n. fw-la. (5) sermon (DIV1) 111 Page 128

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2 0 §. 1. The Coherence. §. 1. The Coherence. §. crd dt n1.
5 0 Vers. 1. Vers. 1. np1 crd
6 0 Vers. 2. Vers. 2. np1 crd
11 0 Vers. 3. Vers. 3. np1 crd
12 0 2. Thes. 2.3. &c. 2. Thebes 2.3. etc. crd np1 crd. av
12 1 Apoc. 13.11. &c. Apocalypse 13.11. etc. np1 crd. av
13 0 Moulins accomplishment in the Preface. Moulins accomplishment in the Preface. np1 n1 p-acp dt n1.
14 0 §. 2. Scope. §. 2. Scope. §. crd n1.
21 0 §. 3. And diuision of the Text. §. 3. And division of the Text. §. crd cc n1 pp-f dt np1
33 0 §. 4. Obseru. 1. The Goodnes of the Creature declared. §. 4. Observation. 1. The goodness of the Creature declared. §. crd np1. crd dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvd.
34 0 Gen. 1.1. Gen. 1.1. np1 crd.
34 1 Exod. 10.11. Exod 10.11. np1 crd.
34 2 Col. 1.16. Col. 1.16. np1 crd.
39 0 V. Scalig exer. 107. sect. 27. V. Scaliger Exer. 107. sect. 27. np1 np1 n1. crd n1. crd
43 0 NONLATINALPHABET. Plat. in Protag. & in Menone. . Plat. in Protag. & in Menone. . np1 p-acp n1. cc p-acp np1.
48 0 §. 5. With the proofe. §. 5. With the proof. §. crd p-acp dt n1.
48 1 Gen. 1.4.12.18.21.25. Gen. 1.4.12.18.21.25. np1 crd.
49 0 Ibid. Psal. 31 Ibid Psalm 31 np1 np1 crd
55 0 Wisd. 11.20. Wisdom 11.20. np1 crd.
56 0 §. 6. And ground thereof. §. 6. And ground thereof. §. crd cc n1 av.
57 0 NONLATINALPHABET. Arist. 1. Ethic. 6. . Arist. 1. Ethic. 6. . np1 crd np1 crd
58 0 Heb. 11.3. Hebrew 11.3. np1 crd.
60 0 Pars naturae corum est esse b•nos. (De Diis) Seneca. Pars naturae corum est esse b•nos. (De Dis) Senecca. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. (fw-fr fw-la) np1.
64 0 See August. passim in Script. •ou•r. M•nichae•s. See August. passim in Script. •ou•r. M•nichae•s. vvb np1. vvb p-acp n1. n1. np1.
71 0 1. Cor. 8.6. 1. Cor. 8.6. crd np1 crd.
71 1 Iam. 1.17. Iam. 1.17. np1 crd.
73 0 Errat, si quis putet illos (Deos) nocere velle q non pissunt. Senec. Epist. 95. Nec dant malū, nec habent Ibid. Errat, si quis putet Illos (Gods) nocere velle q non pissunt. Seneca Epistle 95. Nec daunt malū, nec habent Ibid np1, fw-mi fw-la fw-la n2 (fw-la) fw-la fw-fr sy fw-fr fw-la. np1 np1 crd fw-la vvi fw-la, fw-la fw-la np1
75 0 §. 7. Inferences thence: the First. §. 7. Inferences thence: the First. §. crd n2 av: dt ord.
77 0 Iam. 1.13. Iam. 1.13. np1 crd.
81 0 Mali author non est, qui omnium qua sunt author est: quia in quantū sunt, in tantum bona sunt. August. 83. Quest. 21. Mali author non est, qui omnium qua sunt author est: quia in quantū sunt, in Tantum Bona sunt. August. 83. Quest. 21. np1 n1 fw-fr fw-fr, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la n1 fw-la: fw-la p-acp fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. np1. crd n1. crd
83 0 Wisd. 13.16. Wisdom 13.16. np1 crd.
84 0 Osc. 13.9. Osc 13.9. np1 crd.
88 0 Amos 3.6. Amos 3.6. np1 crd.
96 0 §. 8. The second. §. 8. The second. §. crd dt ord.
96 1 See Wisd. 13.1. &c. See Wisdom 13.1. etc. vvb np1 crd. av
96 2 A Gell. 1. Noct Attis. 1. A Gell. 1. Night Attis. 1. dt np1 crd vvb np1. crd
98 0 1. Tim. 6.16. 1. Tim. 6.16. crd np1 crd.
100 0 Tantae hae forma•um varieta, in rebus conditis, quid nisi quidam sunt radij Deitatis, demonstrantes quidem quid vere sit a quo sunt; non tamen quid fit, prorsus dest•ien•es. Bern. Ser. 31. in Cant. Tantae hae forma•um varieta, in rebus conditis, quid nisi quidam sunt radij Deitatis, demonstrantes quidem quid vere fit a quo sunt; non tamen quid fit, prorsus dest•ien•es. Bern. Ser. 31. in Cant np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, n2 fw-la fw-la vvb vvb dt fw-la fw-la; fw-la fw-la fw-la n1, fw-la fw-la. np1 np1 crd p-acp np1
101 0 Bern. ibid. Bern. Ibid. np1 fw-la.
105 0 Rom. 1.19, 20. Rom. 1.19, 20. np1 crd, crd
107 0 Basil. Basil. np1
109 0 •quin. 1. qu• 11.12. •quin. 1. qu• 11.12. n1. crd n1 crd.
109 1 NONLATINALPHABET. Damasc. 1. de fid. Orthod. 4. . Damascus 1. the fid. Orthodoxy. 4. . np1 crd dt j. n1. crd
115 0 Mark. 10.18 Mark. 10.18 vvi. crd
124 0 §. 9. The third. §. 9. The third. §. crd dt ord.
125 0 Non ex sui naturae, sed ex suo commodo, vel incommodo. August. 12. de Ciuit. 4. Non ex sui naturae, sed ex Sue commodo, vel incommodo. August. 12. de Civil 4. fw-fr fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la. np1. crd fw-fr np1 crd
125 1 Plin. 35 Nat. hist. 10. Pliny 35 Nat. hist. 10. np1 crd np1 uh. crd
133 0 Lucian in Hermotimo. Lucian in Hermotimo. np1 p-acp fw-la.
133 1 See Sirac. 39.16, 17. &c. See Sirach. 39.16, 17. etc. vvb np1. crd, crd av
136 0 Ne tanti artificis opus in aliquo reprehendere vanitate humanae temeritatis audeamus. August. 12 de Ciuil. 4. Ne tanti artificis opus in Aliquo reprehendere vanitate humanae temeritatis audeamus. August. 12 the Civil. 4. fw-fr fw-la fw-la fw-la p-acp fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. np1. crd dt j. crd
139 0 NONLATINALPHABET. Damasc. 2 de fid Orthod. 12. . Damascus 2 the fid Orthodoxy. 12. . np1 crd dt j n1. crd
141 0 Quam multae animalia hoc primun. cognovimus seculo? & quidem multa venientis aeui populus, ignota nobis, Sci. Senec. 7. Nat. qu. 31. Quam Multitude animalia hoc primun. cognovimus seculo? & quidem Multa venientis aeui populus, ignota nobis, See Seneca 7. Nat. queen. 31. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la j. fw-la fw-la? cc fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la, np1 np1 crd np1 n1. crd
146 0 •Vtitur quibusdam assumendis & respuendis, ad val•tudinem; quibusdam tole•ādis, ad patiEnt•am; quibusdam ordinā•is, ad tusticiam; quibusdam consideranilis, ad al•quod vecitatis documentum. August. 83 quest. 25. •Vtitur Some assumendis & respuendis, ad val•tudinem; Some tole•ādis, ad patiEnt•am; Some ordinā•is, ad tusticiam; Some consideranilis, ad al•quod vecitatis documentum. August. 83 quest. 25. fw-la fw-la fw-la cc fw-la, fw-la fw-la; fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la; fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la; fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. np1. crd n1. crd
147 0 Bern. Serm. 5. in Cant. Bern. Sermon 5. in Cant np1 np1 crd p-acp np1
149 0 Ibid. Ibid np1
151 0 §. 10. A Doubt remoued. §. 10. A Doubt removed. §. crd dt n1 vvd.
159 0 Rom. 8.10. Rom. 8.10. np1 crd.
160 0 NONLATINALPHABET. Chrysost. in Gen. Hem. 25. . Chrysostom in Gen. Hem. 25. . np1 p-acp np1 uh crd
163 0 Numb. 22.27, &c. Numb. 22.27, etc. j. crd, av
170 0 §. 11. Obseru. 11. Our Liberty to the Creatures. §. 11. Observation. 11. Our Liberty to the Creatures. §. crd np1. crd po12 n1 p-acp dt n2.
182 0 §. 12. Without eyther sinne in the vse. §. 12. Without either sin in the use. §. crd p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1.
183 0 Rom. 14.20 Rom. 14.20 np1 crd
184 0 Ibid. 14. Ibid 14. np1 crd
185 0 Ibid 2. Ibid 2. fw-la crd
187 0 1. Cor. 10.25 1. Cor. 10.25 crd np1 crd
188 0 Ibid 27. Ibid 27. fw-la crd
190 0 Ibid. 23. Ibid 23. np1 crd
192 0 Tit. 1.15. Tit. 1.15. np1 crd.
197 0 Rom. 14.14. Rom. 14.14. np1 crd.
198 0 1. Cor. 10.29, 30. 1. Cor. 10.29, 30. crd np1 crd, crd
199 0 §. 13. Or merit, in the forbearance. §. 13. Or merit, in the forbearance. §. crd cc n1, p-acp dt n1.
201 0 Col. 2.16, &c. Col. 2.16, etc. np1 crd, av
207 0 §. 14. Our right by Creation. §. 14. Our right by Creation. §. crd po12 j-jn p-acp n1.
210 0 Gen. 1.26. Gen. 1.26. np1 crd.
355 0 §. 27. VI. Thirdly, Duty, in Obedience to Gouernours; Oeconomicall, §. 27. VI. Thirdly, Duty, in obedience to Governors; Economical, §. crd crd. ord, n1, p-acp n1 p-acp n2; j,
210 1 Psal. 8.6. — quod nos in hoc pulcher rimo domicitio vuluerunt (Dij) secundas fortiri, quod terenis prafecerunt. Sen. 2. de benef. 29. Psalm 8.6. — quod nos in hoc pulcher rimo domicitio vuluerunt (Dij) secundas fortiri, quod terenis prafecerunt. Sen. 2. de Beneficence. 29. np1 crd. — fw-la fw-la p-acp fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la (fw-la) fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la. np1 crd fw-fr n1. crd
210 2 Gen. 1 27. Gen. 1 27. np1 crd crd
211 0 Bonis naturae ma•a aduentitia dam non succedunt, se. laccedunt: tu•pant ▪ vtique ea, non exterminant ▪ •ōturbant, non deturbant Bern. in Cant. Ser. 82. Bonis naturae ma•a aduentitia dam non succedunt, se. laccedunt: tu•pant ▪ Vtique ea, non Exterminate ▪ •onturbant, non deturbant Bern. in Cant Ser. 82. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la n1 fw-la fw-la, fw-la. fw-la: n1 ▪ fw-la fw-la, fw-fr n1 ▪ n1, fw-fr n1 np1 p-acp np1 np1 crd
212 0 Chrys•st in Gen ▪ hom. 9. Chrys•st in Gen ▪ hom. 9. n1 p-acp fw-la ▪ uh. crd
215 0 NONLATINALPHABET. Damasc. 4. de fid. Orthod. 4. . Damascus 4. the fid. Orthodoxy. 4. . np1 crd dt j. n1. crd
217 0 §. 15. And Redemption. §. 15. And Redemption. §. crd cc n1.
221 0 Col. 1.20. Col. 1.20. np1 crd.
223 0 Heb. 1.2. Hebrew 1.2. np1 crd.
224 0 Rom. 8.32. Rom. 8.32. np1 crd.
224 1 Ioh. 8.36. John 8.36. np1 crd.
225 0 1. Cor. 3.21, 23. 1. Cor. 3.21, 23. crd np1 crd, crd
226 0 §. 16. This liberty impeached by Iudaisme §. 16. This liberty impeached by Judaism §. crd d n1 vvn p-acp n1
226 1 Gal. 5 1. Gal. 5 1. np1 crd crd
230 0 Leuit 11, Levit 11, vvi crd,
231 0 Gal. 4.1, 2. Gal. 4.1, 2. np1 crd, crd
232 0 Gal. 3.24, 25. Gal. 3.24, 25. np1 crd, crd
232 1 Gal. 4.4. Gal. 4.4. np1 crd.
234 0 NONLATINALPHABET. Gal. 4.9. . Gal. 4.9. . np1 crd.
235 0 Col. 2.14. Col. 2.14. np1 crd.
235 1 Epes. 2.14. Epes. 2.14. np1. crd.
236 0 NONLATINALPHABET. Damasc. 4 de fid. Orthod. 4 . Damascus 4 the fid. Orthodoxy. 4 . np1 crd dt j. n1. crd
238 0 Gal. 5.2.4.11. Gal. 5.2.4.11. np1 crd.
239 0 Act. 10 1• 15. Act. 10 1• 15. n1 crd n1 crd
242 0 Gen. 9.4. Gen. 9.4. np1 crd.
242 1 Leuit. 17.11.14. Levites 17.11.14. np1 crd.
242 2 Act. 15.20.29. Act. 15.20.29. n1 crd.
244 0 Iosh. 7.1. Joshua 7.1. np1 crd.
244 1 4 Kin. 18.4. 4 Kin. 18.4. crd n1. crd.
262 0 §. 17. and Poperie; in the points §. 17. and Popery; in the points §. crd cc n1; p-acp dt n2
265 0 2. Thes. 2.3. 2. Thebes 2.3. crd np1 crd.
268 0 §. 18. of Mariage, §. 18. of Marriage, §. crd pp-f n1,
268 1 Gen. 2.18. Gen. 2.18. np1 crd.
268 2 Ioh. 2.2. John 2.2. np1 crd.
269 0 1. C•r. 7.2. 1. C•r. 7.2. crd np1. crd.
270 0 Heb. 13.4. Hebrew 13.4. np1 crd.
270 1 1. Cor. 7 9 ▪ 1. Cor. 7 9 ▪ crd np1 crd crd ▪
271 0 Reu 17.1.3. Reum 17.1.3. n2 crd.
274 0 Bellarm. de Monach Cap. 34 Bellarmine de Monarch Cap. 34 np1 fw-fr n1 np1 crd
276 0 Aquin. 2.2. qu. 88.2. Bellar. de Cler. c. 18. Decan. 1. man Controu. 13. •. 11. Aquinas 2.2. queen. 88.2. Bellar de Clerk c. 18. Decan. 1. man Controu. 13. •. 11. np1 crd. n1. crd. np1 fw-fr np1 sy. crd np1. crd n1 np1. crd •. crd
277 0 Coster. Enchirid. cap. 20 prop. 9. Coster. Enchiridion cap. 20 prop. 9. np1. np1 n1. crd n1 crd
277 1 Ca. Is. qu. dist. 34 c. 12. qu. 1. ca. Dilectissimis Circa Is. queen. Dist. 34 c. 12. queen. 1. circa Dilectissimis np1 np1 n1. vdd2. crd sy. crd n1. crd n1 fw-la
279 0 §. 16. and Meates. §. 16. and Meats. §. crd cc n2.
279 1 Benedictines and Carthusians Benedictines and Carthusians np1 cc njp2
287 0 Dist. 82. ca. Presbyter. Dist 82. circa Presbyter. np1 crd n1 n1.
288 0 Gloss. ibid. Gloss. Ibid. np1 fw-la.
292 0 §. 20. The extent of this Liberty, in eight Positions. §. 20. The extent of this Liberty, in eight Positions. §. crd dt n1 pp-f d n1, p-acp crd n2.
304 0 §. 21. I. It extendeth to all the Creatures. §. 21. I. It extendeth to all the Creatures. §. crd np1 pn31 vvz p-acp d dt n2.
304 1 Rom. 14.20 Rom. 14.20 np1 crd
304 2 1. Cor. 10.23 1. Cor. 10.23 crd np1 crd
304 3 1. Cor. 3.22. 1. Cor. 3.22. crd np1 crd.
306 0 §. 22. II. It equally respecteth the vse and the forbearance. §. 22. II It equally respecteth the use and the forbearance. §. crd crd pn31 av-jn vvz dt n1 cc dt n1.
309 0 1. Cor. 6. 1• ▪ 1. Cor. 6. 1• ▪ crd np1 crd. n1 ▪
314 0 §. 23. III. It may admit of some restraints in the outward exercise of it: §. 23. III. It may admit of Some restraints in the outward exercise of it: §. crd np1. pn31 vmb vvi pp-f d n2 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f pn31:
316 0 1. Cor. 8.13. 1. Cor. 8.13. crd np1 crd.
319 0 §. 24. IIII. as first, Sobrietie ; §. 24. IIII. as First, Sobriety; §. crd crd. p-acp ord, n1;
331 0 §. 25. V. Secondly, Charity: in our selues, §. 25. V. Secondly, Charity: in our selves, §. crd np1 ord, n1: p-acp po12 n2,
333 0 Math. 5.29.30. Math. 5.29.30. np1 crd.
343 0 §. 26. and others. §. 26. and Others. §. crd cc n2-jn.
345 0 1. Cor. 14.26. 1. Cor. 14.26. crd np1 crd.
346 0 1. Cor. 10.23. 1. Cor. 10.23. crd np1 crd.
346 1 Rom. 14.20. Rom. 14.20. np1 crd.
348 0 Ibid. vers. 21. Ibid vers. 21. np1 fw-la. crd
357 0 1. Pet. 2.13.15.16. 1. Pet. 2.13.15.16. crd np1 crd.
360 0 Rom. 13.5. Rom. 13.5. np1 crd.
360 1 Ibid. vers. 4. Ibid vers. 4. np1 fw-la. crd
361 0 Ibid. vers. 1. Ibid vers. 1. np1 fw-la. crd
364 0 1. Cor. 7.22. 1. Cor. 7.22. crd np1 crd.
366 0 1. Tim. 6.3.5 1. Tim. 6.3.5 crd np1 crd
368 0 §. 28. Civill, §. 28. Civil, §. crd j,
372 0 1. Cor. 11.19. 1. Cor. 11.19. crd np1 crd.
376 0 §. 29. and Ecclesiasticall. §. 29. and Ecclesiastical. §. crd cc j.
382 0 Act. 15.28, 29. Act. 15.28, 29. n1 crd, crd
384 0 §. 30. VII. With the comparison of these 3. restraints. §. 30. VII. With the comparison of these 3. restraints. §. crd np1. p-acp dt n1 pp-f d crd n2.
408 0 Si tantopera cauenda sunt scandala parvulorum, quanto amplius praelatorum ? Bernard. de Praecept. & dispens. Si tantopera cauenda sunt Scandal parvulorum, quanto Amplius Prebendaries? Bernard. de Precept. & dispense. fw-mi fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-es fw-la fw-la? np1. fw-fr n1. cc vvi.
409 0 Prudenter aduertat qui hoc cogitat, scandalum scandalo non bene emendari. Qualis, emendatiò erit, si vt alijs scandalum tollao, alios scandalizas ? Bernard. de praec. & disp. Prudent aduertat qui hoc cogitat, scandalum scandalo non bene emendari. Qualis, emendatiò erit, si vt Alijs scandalum tollao, Alioth scandalizas? Bernard. de praec. & Disp. jc fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. fw-la, fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, n2 uh? np1. fw-fr fw-la. cc j.
411 0 Math. 8.7. Math. 8.7. np1 crd.
415 0 §. 31. VIII. The inward freedome of the Conscience §. 31. VIII. The inward freedom of the Conscience §. crd np1. dt j n1 pp-f dt n1
422 0 1. Cor. 7.23. 1. Cor. 7.23. crd np1 crd.
422 1 Gal. 5.13. Gal. 5.13. np1 crd.
422 2 Gal. 5.1. Gal. 5.1. np1 crd.
427 0 Rom. 14.17. Rom. 14.17. np1 crd.
427 1 1. C•r. 8.8. 1. C•r. 8.8. crd np1. crd.
434 0 §. 32. may stand with some restraints in the outward exercise. §. 32. may stand with Some restraints in the outward exercise. §. crd vmb vvi p-acp d n2 p-acp dt j n1.
444 0 §. 33. Obseru. III. The Creature to be receiued with Thankesgiuing ; §. 33. Observation. III. The Creature to be received with Thanksgiving; §. crd np1. np1. dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1;
463 0 §. 34. and what is meant thereby. §. 34. and what is meant thereby. §. crd cc q-crq vbz vvn av.
466 0 Vers 5. hic. Vers 5. hic. fw-la crd fw-la.
468 0 Luk. 22.17.19. Luk. 22.17.19. np1 crd.
468 1 1. Cor. 11.24 1. Cor. 11.24 crd np1 crd
469 0 Math. 26.27. Math. 26.27. np1 crd.
469 1 Mark. 14.22.23. Mark. 14.22.23. vvb. crd.
470 0 Math. 15.36. Mark, 8.6. Ioh. 6.11. Act. 27.35. Math. 15.36. Mark, 8.6. John 6.11. Act. 27.35. np1 crd. n1, crd. np1 crd. n1 crd.
471 0 Math. 14.19. Mark. 6.41. Luk. 9.16. Math. 14.19. Mark. 6.41. Luk. 9.16. np1 crd. n1. crd. np1 crd.
472 0 See Casaub. exercit. 16. in Baron. sect. 33. See Casaubon Exercise. 16. in Baron. sect. 33. vvb np1 fw-la. crd p-acp n1. n1. crd
478 0 §. 35. For meates and drinkes, §. 35. For Meats and drinks, §. crd p-acp n2 cc n2,
482 0 1. Cor. 10.30 1. Cor. 10.30 crd np1 crd
487 0 Math. 14.19. & 15 36. Math. 14.19. & 15 36. np1 crd. cc crd crd
487 1 Mark. 6 41. & 8.6. Mark. 6 41. & 8.6. n1. crd crd cc crd.
487 2 Luk. 9.16. Luk. 9.16. np1 crd.
487 3 Ioh. 6.8. John 6.8. np1 crd.
488 0 NONLATINALPHABET. Math. 26.30. . Math. 26.30. . np1 crd.
489 0 Act. 27.35. Act. 27.35. n1 crd.
494 0 Rom. 14.6. Rom. 14.6. np1 crd.
498 0 §. 36. and other Creatures, the Thankesgiuing of the mouth expedient ; §. 36. and other Creatures, the Thanksgiving of the Mouth expedient; §. crd cc j-jn n2, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 j;
511 0 §. 37. but of the Heart necessary. §. 37. but of the Heart necessary. §. crd cc-acp pp-f dt n1 j.
512 0 Col. 3.17. Col. 3.17. np1 crd.
512 1 Phil. 4.6. Philip 4.6. np1 crd.
512 2 Psal 103.1.2 Psalm 103.1.2 np1 crd
518 0 §. 38. as an Act, 1. of Iustice ; §. 38. as an Act, 1. of justice; §. crd p-acp dt n1, crd pp-f n1;
519 0 Cic. 2. de inuent 13 & 36. Cic 2. de invent 13 & 36. np1 crd zz vvi crd cc crd
520 0 Quid tam cōtr• •ffictū, quā nō reddere quod acceperis? Ambros. 1. offic. 21 Nullum o•ficium referenda gratia magi• necessarium est. Cic. 1. de Offic. Quid tam contr• •ffictū, quā nō reddere quod acceperis? Ambos 1. office. 21 Nullum o•ficium referenda Gratia magi• Necessary est. Cic 1. de Office fw-la fw-la n1 fw-la, fw-la fw-fr fw-la fw-la fw-la? np1 crd n1. crd fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la n1 fw-la fw-la. np1 crd fw-fr np1
521 0 Erunt homicida, tyranny, fures, adulters, raptores, sacrilegi, proditores: infra ista omnia ingratus est. Senec. 1. de benef. 10. Erunt Homicide, tyranny, fures, adulters, raptores, Sacrilegious, proditores: infra ista omnia Ingrateful est. Seneca 1. the Beneficence. 10. fw-la fw-la, n1, fw-la, n2, n2, fw-la, fw-la: fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. np1 crd dt n1. crd
531 0 Non solum is gratus debet esse, qui accepit beneficium; verum etiam is, cui potestas accip•endi fuit. Cic. de Prouinc. Consular. Tam teneor dono, quam si demittar onustus. Horat. 1. Epist. 7. Non solum is Gratus debet esse, qui accepit beneficium; verum etiam is, cui potestas accip•endi fuit. Cic de Province. Consular. Tam teneor Dono, quam si demittar Onustus. Horatio 1. Epistle 7. fw-fr fw-la vbz fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la; fw-la fw-la vbz, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. np1 fw-fr n1. j. fw-la fw-it fw-it, fw-la fw-mi n1 fw-la. np1 crd np1 crd
534 0 Sirac. 7.28. Sirach. 7.28. np1. crd.
704 0 Luk. 13.1. Luk. 13.1. np1 crd.
704 1 Psal. 50.14. Psalm 50.14. np1 crd.
706 0 Deut. 8.14.17. Deuteronomy 8.14.17. np1 crd.
708 0 Ibid. 18. Ibid 18. np1 crd
1678 0 Tit. 1.15. Tit. 1.15. np1 crd.
1679 0 Gen. 6.5. Gen. 6.5. np1 crd.
541 0 In beneficio redendo, plus animus, quam census operatur: mag•s { que } praepouderat benevolentia, quam possibilitas, referendi muneris, Ambros. 1. offic. 32 In Benefit redendo, plus animus, quam census operatur: mag•s { que } praepouderat Benevolence, quam possibilitas, referendi muneris, Ambos 1. office. 32 p-acp fw-la fw-la, fw-fr n1, fw-la fw-la fw-la: fw-la { fw-fr } fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la, np1 crd n1. crd
543 0 Vt decent vires tamen est laendanda volun as: hac ego contentos auguror esse Deo•. Ouid. de Ponto. Vt decent vires tamen est laendanda volun as: hac ego contentos auguror esse Deo•. Ovid de Ponto. fw-la j fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la n1 c-acp: fw-la fw-la fw-es fw-la fw-la np1. np1 fw-fr fw-la.
543 1 Luk. 17.10. Luk. 17.10. np1 crd.
543 2 Iob. 22.2. Job 22.2. zz crd.
545 0 Psal. 16.2.3. Nulla ex nobis vtilitas Deosperanda est, Sene. 4. de ben. c. 3. Nec ille collato eget, nec nos ti quicquam conferre poffumus ▪ Ibid. cap. 9. Psalm 16.2.3. Nulla ex nobis vtilitas Deosperanda est, Sene. 4. de ben. c. 3. Nec Isle collato eget, nec nos ti quicquam confer poffumus ▪ Ibid cap. 9. np1 crd. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, np1 crd fw-mi fw-mi. sy. crd fw-la fw-la n1 fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-mi fw-la vvb fw-la ▪ np1 n1. crd
547 0 Psal. 116.12, 13. Psalm 116.12, 13. np1 crd, crd
550 0 NONLATINALPHABET. Xenoph. 1. NONLATINALPHABET. . Xenoph 1.. . np1 crd.
550 1 Psal. 50.8.14 Psalm 50.8.14 np1 crd
550 2 Osec. 14.2. Osec. 14.2. np1. crd.
551 0 Heb. 13.15. Hebrew 13.15. np1 crd.
555 0 § 39.2. Of Religion: a double sanctification of the Creature ; § 39.2. Of Religion: a double sanctification of the Creature; § crd. pp-f n1: dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1;
555 1 Psal. 50.23. Psalm 50.23. np1 crd.
557 0 1. Sam. 2.30. 1. Sam. 2.30. crd np1 crd.
560 0 Vers. 5. hic. Vers. 5. hic. np1 crd fw-la.
566 0 §. 40. The first way. §. 40. The First Way. §. crd dt ord n1.
568 0 Deut. 8.3. Math. 4.4. Deuteronomy 8.3. Math. 4.4. np1 crd. np1 crd.
571 0 Psal. 104.15. Psalm 104.15. np1 crd.
573 0 Psal. 33.9. Psalm 33.9. np1 crd.
577 0 Heb. 1.3. Hebrew 1.3. np1 crd.
578 0 Leuit. 26.26. Psal 105 16. E•ek. •16 ▪ Levites 26.26. Psalm 105 16. E•ek. •16 ▪ np1 crd. np1 crd crd np1. n1 ▪
584 0 Dan. 1.12.15. Dan. 1.12.15. np1 crd.
585 0 3. King. 19.6.8. 3. King. 19.6.8. crd n1. crd.
585 1 Ioh. 6.9.12. John 6.9.12. np1 crd.
587 0 Gen. 41.20.21. Gen. 41.20.21. np1 crd.
588 0 Agg. 1.6. Agg 1.6. np1 crd.
589 0 §. 41. The second way. §. 41. The second Way. §. crd dt ord n1.
590 0 Math 5.45. Math 5.45. np1 crd.
594 0 Acts 14.17. Acts 14.17. n2 crd.
596 0 Psal. 4.6. Psalm 4.6. np1 crd.
596 1 Ouid Metamorph. 8. Ovid Metamorph 8. np1 np1 crd
596 2 Prou. 15.17. Prou. 15.17. np1 crd.
597 0 Psal. 4.6.7. Psalm 4.6.7. np1 crd.
602 0 1. Cor. 15.45 1. Cor. 15.45 crd np1 crd
602 1 Gen. 3.17. Gen. 3.17. np1 crd.
604 0 Heb. 12.23. Hebrew 12.23. np1 crd.
604 1 Deut. 21.17. Deuteronomy 21.17. np1 crd.
605 0 Rom. 4.13. Rom. 4.13. np1 crd.
606 0 1. Cor. 3.22.23. 1. Cor. 3.22.23. crd np1 crd.
608 0 Vers. 3. hic. Vers. 3. hic. np1 crd fw-la.
613 0 See before §. 14. See before §. 14. vvb a-acp §. crd
617 0 Tit 1.15. Tit 1.15. n1 crd.
619 0 Sinterum est nisi vas, quodtunque infundis accessit. Horat. 1. Epist. 2. Sinterum est nisi vas, quodtunque infundis accessit. Horatio 1. Epistle 2. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la. np1 crd np1 crd
619 1 Fide purifitans corda. Acts 15.9. Fide purifitans Corda. Acts 15.9. fw-la fw-la fw-la. vvz crd.
620 0 §. 42. and how this belongeth to the present point. §. 42. and how this belongeth to the present point. §. crd cc c-crq d vvz p-acp dt j n1.
644 0 §. 43. The first Inference; for Conuiction of our vnthankefulnes to God §. 43. The First Inference; for Conviction of our unthankfulness to God §. crd dt ord n1; p-acp n1 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp np1
654 0 Vsu quodem, magis quā sensu vel affectu, personare in ore multorum gratiarum actionem aduertere est. Bern. in Cant. serm. 13. Vsu quodem, magis quā sensu vel affectu, personare in over multorum Gratitude actionem aduertere est. Bern. in Cant sermon. 13. fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la p-acp n1 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-mi fw-la. np1 p-acp np1 n1. crd
662 0 §. 44. in sundry degrees: for want of due §. 44. in sundry Degrees: for want of due §. crd p-acp j n2: p-acp n1 pp-f j-jn
673 0 § 45. I. Recognition: the first ; § 45. I. Recognition: the First; § crd np1 n1: dt ord;
675 0 Confessio gemina est: aut Peccati, aut Laudis. August exp. 2. in Psa. 29 NONLATINALPHABET. Chrysost. in Psal. 9. Confessio Gemina est: Or Peccati, Or Laudis. August Exp. 2. in Psa. 29. Chrysostom in Psalm 9. fw-la fw-la fw-la: fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la. np1 n1. crd p-acp np1 crd. np1 p-acp np1 crd
683 0 Beneficia quadam magnitudo non patitur excidere: sed numero pluria, & temporibus diversa effluunt. Senec. 3. de benef. 5. Benefices Quadam magnitudo non patitur excidere: sed numero pluria, & temporibus diversa effluunt. Seneca 3. the Beneficence. 5. np1 n1 fw-la fw-fr fw-la fw-la: fw-la n1 fw-la, cc fw-la fw-la fw-la. np1 crd dt n1. crd
689 0 Ioh. 6.12. John 6.12. np1 crd.
689 1 Colligere fragmenta, ut peccāt, i. e nec m•n•ma beneficia oblinisci. Bernard. in Cant. serm. 51. Colligere fragmenta, ut peccant, i. e nec m•n•ma Benefices oblinisci. Bernard. in Cant sermon. 51. fw-la fw-la, fw-la n1, uh. sy fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. np1. p-acp np1 n1. crd
697 0 Esay 1.3. Isaiah 1.3. np1 crd.
699 0 §. 46. and second Degree. §. 46. and second Degree. §. crd cc ord n1.
703 0 H•b. 1.16. H•b. 1.16. vvi. crd.
710 0 Est superbia, & delictū maximum, vti datis tanquam innatis; & in acceptit beneficiis gloriam vsurpare benificii, Bernard. de dilig. Deo. Est superbia, & delictū maximum, vti datis tanquam innatis; & in acceptit Benefits gloriam vsurpare benificii, Bernard. de Dilig. God fw-la fw-la, cc fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la; cc p-acp fw-fr fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, np1. fw-fr fw-ge. np1
712 0 1. Cor. 4.7. 1. Cor. 4.7. crd np1 crd.
715 0 Luk. 18.11. Luk. 18.11. np1 crd.
717 0 §. 47. II. Estimation: the Third ; §. 47. II Estimation: the Third; §. crd crd n1: dt ord;
719 0 Apperet illū non sape de reddendo cogis asse, cui obrepsit obliuio, Senec. 3. de ben 1 - peruensunt c•, quo, vt ego existime, pessimus quisque & ingratissimus peruenit; vt obliuiscantur. Ibi. 5. Apperet illū non sape de reddendo Cogis Ass, cui obrepsit obliuio, Seneca 3. de ben 1 - peruensunt c•, quo, vt ego existime, pessimus Quisque & ingratissimus peruenit; vt obliuiscantur. There 5. fw-la fw-la fw-fr fw-fr fw-fr fw-la fw-la n1, fw-la fw-la fw-la, np1 crd fw-mi fw-mi vvn - fw-la n1, fw-la, fw-la fw-la n1, fw-la fw-la cc fw-la fw-la; fw-la fw-la. np1 crd
720 0 Nec vero quēquam se•ū audiui ebutum, quo loco the saurum obruisses: Omnia, quae currant miminerunt: vadinc•nia cen•tituta, qui sibi, quibus ipsi debea•t. Cic de senect. Nec vero quēquam se•ū audiui ebutum, quo loco the saurum obruisses: Omnia, Quae currant miminerunt: vadinc•nia cen•tituta, qui sibi, quibus ipsi debea•t. Cic de Senect. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-it dt fw-la n2: fw-la, fw-la n1 fw-la: fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la. fw-la fw-la vvn.
722 0 Deut. 8, 14. Deuteronomy 8, 14. np1 crd, crd
723 0 Psal. 103.2. Psalm 103.2. np1 crd.
725 0 Gen, 41.9. Gen, 41.9. np1, crd.
725 1 Gen. 40.23. Gen. 40.23. np1 crd.
743 0 §. 48. and Fourth degree. §. 48. and Fourth degree. §. crd cc ord n1.
745 0 Exod. 3.8. Exod 3.8. np1 crd.
746 0 Psal. 106.24. Psalm 106.24. np1 crd.
751 0 3. King. 29.11.13. 3. King. 29.11.13. crd n1. crd.
754 0 NONLATINALPHABET. Iude 16. . Iude 16. . np1 crd
756 0 §. 49. III. Retribution: the Fifth; §. 49. III. Retribution: the Fifth; §. crd np1. n1: dt ord;
760 0 See before, §. 38. See before, §. 38. vvb a-acp, §. crd
763 0 2. Sam. 9.1. 2. Sam. 9.1. crd np1 crd.
778 0 Math. •. 6.11. Math. •. 6.11. np1 •. crd.
780 0 Math. 25.40 45. Math. 25.40 45. np1 crd crd
787 0 §. 50. and Sixth degree. §. 50. and Sixth degree. §. crd cc ord n1.
789 0 2. Chron. 24.22, 23. 2. Chronicles 24.22, 23. crd np1 crd, crd
801 0 Symb. Nicen. Symbol Nicene np1 np1
804 0 Deut. 32.15. Deuteronomy 32.15. np1 crd.
807 0 Osee. 2.8. Hosea 2.8. np1 crd.
811 0 Phil. 3.9. Philip 3.9. np1 crd.
822 0 1. Sam. 12.5. 1. Sam. 12.5. crd np1 crd.
823 0 Ibid. 7. Ibid 7. np1 crd
834 0 Agg. 1.6. Agg 1.6. np1 crd.
838 0 Vers. 5. hic. Vers. 5. hic. np1 crd fw-la.
841 0 §. 42. The second Inference, of Exhortatiō; with sundry Motiues to Thankefulnesse. §. 42. The second Inference, of Exhortation; with sundry Motives to Thankfulness. §. crd dt ord n1, pp-f n1; p-acp j n2 p-acp n1.
846 0 §. 53. viz. 1. The excellency of the Dutie. §. 53. viz. 1. The excellency of the Duty. §. crd n1 crd dt n1 pp-f dt n1.
853 0 Psal. 147.1. Psalm 147.1. np1 crd.
859 0 1. Cor. 13.8. 1. Cor. 13.8. crd np1 crd.
862 0 Reuel. 4.8.11 & 7.11, 12. Revel. 4.8.11 & 7.11, 12. vvb. crd cc crd, crd
865 0 Epes. 5.18.20 Epes. 5.18.20 np1. crd
868 0 §. 54.2. The continuance of Gods blessings. §. 54.2. The Continuance of God's blessings. §. crd. dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2.
871 0 Omni momento me tibi obligas, dum omni momento mihi tua magna beneficia praestas. August, Solil. cap. 18. Tot numera, quae sine intermission• diebus de noctibus (Dij) fundunt. Senec. 4. de benef. 3. Omni momento me tibi obligas, dum omni momento mihi tua Magna Benefices praestas. August, Solil. cap. 18. Tot numera, Quae sine intermission• diebus de noctibus (Dij) fundunt. Seneca 4. the Beneficence. 3. fw-la fw-la pno11 fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. np1, np1. n1. crd fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la n1 fw-la fw-la fw-la (fw-la) fw-la. np1 crd dt n1. crd
871 1 Psal. 145.16. Psalm 145.16. np1 crd.
872 0 Psal. 68.29. Psalm 68.29. np1 crd.
876 0 Act. 17.28. Act. 17.28. n1 crd.
877 0 Psal: 104.33 Psalm: 104.33 np1: crd
879 0 §. 55.3. Our future Necessities. §. 55.3. Our future Necessities. §. crd. po12 j-jn n2.
886 0 Bern. Serm. 77 Bern. Sermon 77 np1 np1 crd
887 0 August. Soliloq. e. 18. August. Soliloquy. e. 18. np1. np1. sy. crd
887 1 Exod. 14.21. Exod 14.21. np1 crd.
888 0 Gratiarum cessat decursus, vbi recursus non futri• Bern. serm. •0. Gratitude cessat Decursus, vbi recursus non futri• Bern. sermon. •0. np1 fw-ge fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-fr n1 np1 n1. j.
890 0 Ecel 1.7. sua reddentur origine fluentae gvatiae, vt vberius •luant. Bern. serm. 89. Ecclesiastical 1.7. sua reddentur origine fluentae gvatiae, vt vberius •luant. Bern. sermon. 89. vvi crd. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la. np1 n1. crd
892 0 Alloquin, nisi ad fontem redeant, exictantur. Bern. ibid. Alloquin, nisi ad fontem redeant, exictantur. Bern. Ibid. np1, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la. np1 fw-la.
895 0 Gen. 28.12: Gen. 28.12: np1 crd:
899 0 Horat. 1. Epist. 1. Horatio 1. Epistle 1. np1 crd np1 crd
901 0 NONLATINALPHABET, Chrys. in Gen ▪ Hom. 26 NONLATINALPHABET. Ibid. Hom. 25. , Chrys. in Gen ▪ Hom. 26. Ibid Hom. 25. , np1 p-acp fw-la ▪ np1 crd. np1 np1 crd
902 0 §. 56.4. Our misery in wanting. §. 56.4. Our misery in wanting. §. crd. po12 n1 p-acp vvg.
903 0 NONLATINALPHABET. Tum deni { que } homines nostra intelligimus bona, Quū, quae in potestate habuimus, ca•misimus. Plau. in Captiu. 1.2. . Tum Deni { que } homines nostra intelligimus Bona, Quū, Quae in potestate habuimus, ca•misimus. Plau in Captiu. 1.2. . fw-la fw-la { fw-fr } fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la, fw-la p-acp fw-la fw-la, fw-la. np1 p-acp fw-la. crd.
917 0 §. 57.5. Our importunity in asking. §. 57.5. Our importunity in asking. §. crd. po12 n1 p-acp vvg.
919 0 Be•n lib 4 le Consid. ad Eugē. Be•n lib 4 le Consider ad Eugē. av n1 crd fw-fr np1 fw-la np1.
923 0 Multos videmus vsque bedie satis importune petentes, quod sibi de esse cognoue•int; sed pausos admodum nousmus qui dig•as super acceptis beneficijs gratias agere videantur. Bernard. serm. de diuersis. 27. Multos Videmus vsque bedie satis importune petentes, quod sibi de esse cognoue•int; sed pausos admodum nousmus qui dig•as super acceptis beneficijs gratias agere videantur. Bernard. sermon. de Diuersis. 27. fw-la fw-la fw-la n1 fw-la vvb fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la; fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. np1. n1. fw-fr fw-la. crd
924 0 Chrysost. in Psal. 137. Chrysostom in Psalm 137. np1 p-acp np1 crd
925 0 Gen. 32.25, 26. Gen. 32.25, 26. np1 crd, crd
928 0 Luk. 17.13.17. Luk. 17.13.17. np1 crd.
930 0 Psal. 81.10. Psalm 81.10. np1 crd.
930 1 Psal. 145.16. Psalm 145.16. np1 crd.
933 0 §. 58.6. The freedome of the guift. §. 58.6. The freedom of the gift. §. crd. dt n1 pp-f dt n1.
934 0 Bern. in Psal. Qui habitat. Serm. 14. Bern. in Psalm Qui habitat. Sermon 14. np1 p-acp np1 np1 fw-la. np1 crd
936 0 Gen. 32.10. Gen. 32.10. np1 crd.
937 0 Rom. 11.35. Rom. 11.35. np1 crd.
941 0 Nulla Deo dandi beneficij causa est. Sen. 4 de benef. 3. Ego robur Spontaneas esse numinū benignitates, vltro { que } ab his fluere inexpectata beneuolentiae munera. Arnob contr. Gent. lib. Deus nulli debet aliquid: quia omnia gratuito prastat. Et si quisquam dicet, ab illo aliquid debere meritia suis; certe vt esset, non ei debebatur: non enim erat, cui deberetur. August. 3. de lib. arb. 16. Nulla God dandi beneficij causa est. Sen. 4 the Beneficence. 3. Ego robur Spontaneas esse numinū benignitates, vltro { que } ab his fluere inexpectata beneuolentiae Munera. Arnob Contr. Gent. lib. Deus None debet Aliquid: quia omnia Gratuito prastat. Et si quisquam dicet, ab illo Aliquid Debere meritia suis; certain vt esset, non ei debebatur: non enim erat, cui deberetur. August. 3. the lib. arb. 16. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. np1 crd dt n1. crd fw-la fw-la np1 fw-la fw-la vvz, fw-la { fw-fr } fw-la png31 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. np1 n1. n1 n1. np1 av-j fw-la j: fw-la fw-la n1 fw-la. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la j fw-la fw-la fw-la; j fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la: fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la. np1. crd dt n1. n1. crd
948 0 Prou. 12.24; & 13.4. Prou. 12.24; & 13.4. np1 crd; cc crd.
949 0 2 Thes. 3.10 2 Thebes 3.10 crd np1 crd
951 0 Deut. 8.18. Deuteronomy 8.18. np1 crd.
951 1 See before, Serm 3. ad Cler. §. 18. See before, Sermon 3. and Clerk §. 18. vvb a-acp, n1 crd cc np1 §. crd
953 0 §. 59. The third Inference; for Direction: by remouing the impediments of Thankefulnesse. §. 59. The third Inference; for Direction: by removing the impediments of Thankfulness. §. crd dt ord n1; p-acp n1: p-acp vvg dt n2 pp-f n1.
971 0 §. 60. viz. 1. Pride. §. 60. viz. 1. Pride. §. crd n1 crd n1.
971 1 Maxime facit ingratos nimtus sui suspectus. & insitum mortalitati vitium se sua { que } mirandi. Senec. 2. de benef. 26. Maxim facit ingratos nimtus sui suspectus. & insitum mortalitati Vitium se sua { que } mirandi. Seneca 2. the Beneficence. 26. n1 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. cc fw-la n1 fw-la fw-la fw-la { fw-fr } fw-la. np1 crd dt n1. crd
974 0 Cacus amor sui. Horat. 1. Carm. od. 18. Cacus amor sui. Horatio 1. Carm od. 18. np1 fw-la fw-la. np1 crd np1 zz. crd
977 0 1. Cor. 4.7. 1. Cor. 4.7. crd np1 crd.
981 0 Gen. 32.10. Gen. 32.10. np1 crd.
982 0 Sacrilegus invasor gloria tua Bern. in Cant. serm. 13. Sacrilegious invasor gloria tua Bern. in Cant sermon. 13. np1 n1 fw-la fw-la np1 p-acp np1 n1. crd
982 1 §. 61.2. Enuie ; §. 61.2. Envy; §. crd. n1;
982 2 Superbia prima soboles inani• gloria-mox in ridiā gi•net. Greg. 31. Mor. 31. Superbia prima soboles inani• gloria-mox in ridiā gi•net. Greg. 31. Mor. 31. fw-la fw-la n2 n1 j p-acp fw-la fw-la. np1 crd np1 crd
983 0 Non potest quisquā & invidere, & gratias agere. Sen. 3. de benef. 3. Non potest quisquā & invidere, & gratias agere. Sen. 3. the Beneficence. 3. fw-fr fw-la fw-la cc fw-la, cc fw-la fw-la. np1 crd dt n1. crd
984 0 Vehemens, & importunū malum Invidia; quae nos inqui•tat, dum comparat. Hoc mihi prastitit: sed illi plus; sed illi maturius. Senec. 2. de benef. 28. Violent, & importunū malum Invidia; Quae nos inqui•tat, dum Comparat. Hoc mihi prastitit: sed illi plus; sed illi maturius. Seneca 2. the Beneficence. 28. np1, cc fw-la fw-la np1; fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la n1. fw-la fw-la fw-la: fw-la fw-la fw-fr; fw-la fw-la fw-la. np1 crd dt n1. crd
984 1 Illis non tam iucundum est, multos post se videre; quamgraue, aliquem ante se. Senec. Epist. 73. Illis non tam iucundum est, multos post se To see; quamgraue, aliquem ante se. Seneca Epistle 73. fw-la fw-fr fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la; n1, fw-la fw-la fw-la. np1 np1 crd
987 0 Math. 20.15. Math. 20.15. np1 crd.
989 0 NONLATINALPHABET. Plutarch. de tranquil. anim. Nulli ad aliena respicienti, sua placents. Senec. 3. de Ira. 30. . Plutarch. the tranquil. anim. None and Aliena respicienti, sua placents. Seneca 3. de Ira. 30. . np1. dt j. fw-la. av-j vvi fw-la fw-la, fw-la n2. np1 crd fw-fr np1 crd
996 0 Quod { que } aliena capella gerat distantius vber, Tabescat, neque se maiori pauperiorum Turbae compares ? Horat. 1. Serm. Satyr. 1. NONLATINALPHABET. Plutarch. vbi Supra. Quod { que } Aliena capella gerat distantius Uber, Tabescat, neque se maiori pauperiorum Turbae compares? Horatio 1. Sermon Satyr. 1.. Plutarch. vbi Supra. fw-la { fw-fr } fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la n1, fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la np1 vvz? np1 crd np1 n1. crd. np1. fw-la fw-la.
1423 0 Quo quisque melius sapit, eo deterius delinquit. Gregor. in pastorali. Quo Quisque Better sapit, eo Deterius delinquit. Gregory. in Pastorali. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la. np1. p-acp fw-la.
996 1 Nec •a intuimur, quae nos alys praposuere, sed ea Sola quae fortuna praesedentū• ostentat. Sen. 3. de bē. 3. Nec •a intuimur, Quae nos alys praposuere, sed ea Sola Quae fortuna praesedentun• ostentat. Sen. 3. de been. 3. fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la n1 fw-la, fw-la fw-la np1 fw-la fw-la n1 fw-la. np1 crd fw-mi vbn. crd
1000 0 See §. 49. See §. 49. vvb §. crd
1007 0 Math. 26, 11. Math. 26, 11. np1 crd, crd
1016 0 §. 62.3. Ryot ; §. 62.3. Riot; §. crd. n1;
1016 1 Ezec. 16.49. Ezekiel 16.49. np1 crd.
1019 0 Deut. 8.10.11. Deuteronomy 8.10.11. np1 crd.
1024 0 Quod non me movet astimatione: Verum est NONLATINALPHABET mei sola•is. Catul. Quod non me Movet astimatione: Verum est mei sola•is. Catul fw-la fw-la pno11 vvi fw-la: fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. np1
1042 0 §. 63.4. Worldly Carefulnes ; §. 63.4. Worldly Carefulness; §. crd. j n1;
1042 1 Non patitur aviditas quenquam esse gratū. Senec. 2. de benef. 27. Nullum habet malum cupiditas maius, quam quod est ingrata. ld. Epist. 73. Non patitur aviditas quenquam esse gratū. Seneca 2. the Beneficence. 27. Nullum habet malum Cupiditas May, quam quod est Ingrata. Lord. Epistle 73. fw-fr fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. np1 crd dt n1. crd fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. zz. np1 crd
1043 0 Nivis semper cupiditatibus occupati, non quid habeamus, sed quid petamus, i• spaimus. Quicquid domi est, vile est. Sequitur autem, vt vbi quid acceperis leve nouorum cupiditas fecerit, author quoque eorum non sit in pret•o. — ideo { que } ciduca memoria est, fuituro immine•tium. ld. 3. de benef. 3. Nivis semper cupiditatibus occupati, non quid habeamus, sed quid petamus, i• spaimus. Quicquid At Home est, vile est. Sequitur autem, vt vbi quid acceperis leave nouorum Cupiditas fecerit, author quoque Their non sit in pret•o. — ideo { que } ciduca memoria est, fuituro immine•tium. Lord. 3. the Beneficence. 3. fw-la fw-la fw-mi fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la, n1 fw-la. fw-la fw-la fw-la, j fw-la. fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la n1 fw-la fw-la fw-la, n1 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la p-acp fw-la. — fw-la { fw-fr } fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la. zz. crd dt n1. crd
1049 0 Nihil aeque adeptis, & concup scentibus gratum. Plin. Nihil aeque adeptis, & Concup scentibus gratum. Pliny fw-la fw-la fw-la, cc n1 fw-la fw-la. np1
1055 0 §. 64.5. Delay. §. 64.5. delay. §. crd. n1.
1060 0 Qui gratus futurus est, statum dum accepit, de reddendo cogitat. Senec. 2. de benef. 25. Qui Gratus Future est, Statum dum accepit, de reddendo cogitat. Seneca 2. the Beneficence. 25. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la. np1 crd dt n1. crd
1067 0 §. 65. The fourth Inference; and the Conclusion of all. §. 65. The fourth Inference; and the Conclusion of all. §. crd dt ord n1; cc dt n1 pp-f d.
1071 0 Ephes. 1.3. Ephesians 1.3. np1 crd.
1073 0 Math. 6.11. Math. 6.11. np1 crd.
1073 1 Math. 15.17 Math. 15.17 np1 crd
1074 0 Ioh. 6.51. John 6.51. np1 crd.
1076 0 Ioh. 6.34. John 6.34. np1 crd.
1079 0 Ephes. 5.20. Ephesians 5.20. np1 crd.
1086 0 §. 1. The Occasion, §. 1. The Occasion, §. crd dt n1,
1094 0 §. 2. Scope, §. 2. Scope, §. crd n1,
1095 0 Vers. 4, 5. Vers. 4, 5. np1 crd, crd
1099 0 Vers. 2. Vers. 2. np1 crd
1099 1 Vers. 4. Vers. 4. np1 crd
1108 0 §. 3. and Division of the Text. §. 3. and Division of the Text. §. crd cc n1 pp-f dt np1
1119 0 §. 4. The Nature and vse of Dreames, &c. §. 4. The Nature and use of Dreams, etc. §. crd dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n2, av
1122 0 NONLATINALPHABET. Heb. 1.1. . Hebrew 1.1. . np1 crd.
1124 0 Numb. 12.6. Ioel 2.28. Iob. 33.14.16. NONLATINALPHABET. Homer. Iliad. •, Numb. 12.6. Joel 2.28. Job 33.14.16.. Homer. Iliad. •, j. crd. np1 crd. zz crd.. np1. np1. •,
1125 0 1. Sam. 10.10 1. Sam. 10.10 crd np1 crd
1126 0 Gen. 41.25.28.28 45. Gen. 41.25.28.28 45. np1 crd crd
1126 1 Numb. 24 2.4. &c. Numb. 24 2.4. etc. j. crd crd. av
1126 2 Dan. 2. 28.4• Dan. 2. 28.4• np1 crd. n1
1130 0 Esa. 8.20. Isaiah 8.20. np1 crd.
1141 0 See Deut. 13.2. &c. See Deuteronomy 13.2. etc. vvb np1 crd. av
1142 0 Contra Onire triticos, See Aquin. 2.2. qu. 956. Ioh. Satisb. 2. Polyer. 17. Petr. Bles. Epist. 65. Contra Onire triticos, See Aquinas 2.2. queen. 956. John Satisfy. 2. Polyer. 17. Peter Bles. Epistle 65. np1 n1 vvi, vvb np1 crd. n1. crd np1 np1. crd np1. crd np1 vvi. np1 crd
1148 0 Secundum morum & humorum varietates, variantur & semnia. Alij nam { que } vident sanguinei, alia cholorici, alia flegmatici, alia melancholici. Auctor de spic. & anim. cap. 25. apud Augustin. Tom. 3. Secundum morum & humorum varietates, variantur & semnia. Alij nam { que } vident sanguinei, Alias cholorici, Alias flegmatici, Alias melancholici. Auctor de spic. & anim. cap. 25. apud Augustin. Tom. 3. fw-la fw-la cc fw-la fw-la, fw-la cc fw-la. fw-la fw-la { fw-fr } j fw-la, fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la. fw-la fw-fr n1. cc fw-la. n1. crd fw-la np1. np1 crd
1149 0 Iuntae etiam infirmitaetum diversitates, diversa accidunt somnia Ibid. Iuntae etiam infirmitaetum diversitates, diversa accidunt somnia Ibid np1 fw-la fw-la vvz, fw-la fw-la fw-mi np1
1149 1 NONLATINALPHABET. Arist. cap. 1. de divinat. ex insom•. . Arist. cap. 1. de Divinat. ex insom•. . np1 n1. crd fw-la fw-la. fw-la n1.
1407 0 Impia mens odit et am ipsum intellectum: & homo aliq•a•. so nimium mente peruersa timet intelligere, ne cogetur quod intellexerit facere. Augustin. de verb. Apost. serm 13. Impia Mens odit et am ipsum Intellectum: & homo aliq•a•. so Nimium mente peruersa timet intelligere, ne cogetur quod intellexerit facere. Augustin. de verb. Apost. sermon 13. np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la dt fw-la fw-la: cc fw-la n1. av fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. np1. fw-fr n1. np1. n1 crd
1408 0 Psal. 58.4.5. Psalm 58.4.5. np1 crd.
1423 1 Iam 4.17. Iam 4.17. fw-la crd.
1425 0 1. Tim. 1.13. 1. Tim. 1.13. crd np1 crd.
1434 0 2. Pet. 1, 5.7. 2. Pet. 1, 5.7. crd np1 vvn, crd.
1435 0 Eccles. 1.18. Eccles. 1.18. np1 crd.
1151 0 A dreame cōmeth through the multitude of businesse. Eccles. 5.2. Res, que in vita vsurpant homines, cogitant, curant, vident, Quaeque agunt vigilantes, agitant que, ea fi cui in somnis accidant; M•nus mirum est. Attius Quaecun { que } meutis agitat infestus vigor, Ea per quietem sacer & a•••nus refert Velox { que } sensus. Senec. in Octau. Act. 4. See Delr. ibid. A dream comes through the multitude of business. Eccles. 5.2. Rest, que in vita usurpant homines, cogitant, Curant, vident, Quaeque Agunt vigilantes, agitant que, ea Fi cui in somnis accidant; M•nus Mirum est. Attius Quaecun { que } meutis agitat infestus vigor, Ea per quietem Sacer & a•••nus refert Swift { que } sensus. Seneca in Octave. Act. 4. See Delr. Ibid. dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. np1 crd. fw-la, fw-fr fw-la fw-la j fw-la, j, fw-mi, j, fw-la fw-la n2, j fw-fr, fw-la n2 fw-la p-acp fw-la j; fw-la fw-la fw-la. np1 fw-fr { fw-fr } fw-gr fw-la fw-la n1, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la cc fw-la fw-la np1 { fw-fr } fw-la. np1 p-acp np1. n1 crd n1 np1. fw-la.
1153 0 1. Ioh. 2.16. 1. John 2.16. crd np1 crd.
1154 0 §. 5. The first Part of Gods Reply. §. 5. The First Part of God's Reply. §. crd dt ord n1 pp-f npg1 n1.
1160 0 §. 6. The Explication of the words. §. 6. The Explication of the words. §. crd dt n1 pp-f dt n2.
1160 1 NONLATINALPHABET. . .
1160 2 Targ. Chald. Targum Chald. np1 np1
1160 3 NONLATINALPHABET. Septuag. . Septuag. . np1.
1160 4 Simplici corde. Vulgar. Simple cord. vulgar. np1 n1. j.
1161 0 In the perfection of thy heart. H. A. In the perfection of thy heart. H. A. p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1. np1 np1
1162 0 Vers. 17.18. Vers. 17.18. np1 crd.
1178 0 §. 7. Obseruat. I. The grieuousnes of the sinne of Adulterie. §. 7. Obseruat. I. The grievousness of the sin of Adultery. §. crd fw-la. np1 dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1.
1190 0 §. 8. Fornication a deadly sinne ; §. 8. Fornication a deadly sin; §. crd n1 dt j n1;
1190 1 Psal. 119.105 Psalm 119.105 np1 crd
1194 0 1. Thes. 4.3.4 1. Thebes 4.3.4 crd np1 crd
1195 0 Prou. 5.10.6.26. Iob. 31.12. Prou. 5.10.6.26. Job 31.12. np1 crd. zz crd.
1195 1 Prou 5.11. Prou 5.11. zz crd.
1195 2 Prou. 6.33. Prou. 7.22.23. Prou. 6.33. Prou. 7.22.23. np1 crd. np1 crd.
1195 3 Hos. 4.11. Hos. 4.11. np1 crd.
1197 0 Heb. 13.14. Hebrew 13.14. np1 crd.
1197 1 1. Cor. 10.8. 1. Cor. 10.8. crd np1 crd.
1197 2 Numb. 25.9. Numb. 25.9. j. crd.
1198 0 1. Cor. 6.18. 1. Cor. 6.18. crd np1 crd.
1199 0 1. Cor. 6.15. 1. Cor. 6.15. crd np1 crd.
1199 1 1. Cor. 6.15. 1. Cor. 6.15. crd np1 crd.
1199 2 1. Cor. 6.19. 1. Cor. 6.19. crd np1 crd.
1200 0 §. 9. yet excused by some: §. 9. yet excused by Some: §. crd av vvn p-acp d:
1201 0 Viri licitose errare credunt, si solo abstineant adulterio: meretricios autem vsus tanquam leginaturae suppetere putant. Ambros. 2 de Abrah. 11. Solo stupro atque adulteri• condemnate, passim per lupanaria & ancillul as libido permittitur. Hieronym. Epist. 30. Vsum scortorum serrena civitas licitam turpitudium fecit. Augustin. 14. de Civit. 18. Viri licitose errare credunt, si solo abstineant Adultery: meretricios autem vsus tanquam leginaturae suppetere Putant. Ambos 2 the Abraham. 11. Solo stupro atque adulteri• condemnate, passim per Lupanaria & ancillul as libido permittitur. Jerome. Epistle 30. Vsum scortorum serrena Civitas licitam turpitudium fecit. Augustin. 14. de Civit 18. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la: fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la n1. np1 crd dt n1. crd np1 fw-la fw-la n1 j, fw-la fw-la fw-la cc n1 p-acp fw-la fw-la. n1. np1 crd fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. np1. crd fw-fr np1 crd
1202 0 Mitio apud Terent. in Adelph. 1.2. Misdo apud Terent in Adelph. 1.2. fw-la fw-la np1 p-acp np1. crd.
1203 0 Cic pro Coelie. Cic Pro Coelie. fw-la fw-la np1.
1204 0 1. Thes. 4.5. 1. Thebes 4.5. crd np1 crd.
1206 0 Eph. 418.19 Ephesians 418.19 np1 crd
1208 0 Rom. 11.13. Gal. 2.7. 1. Tim. 2.7. & 2. Tim. 1.11. Rom. 11.13. Gal. 2.7. 1. Tim. 2.7. & 2. Tim. 1.11. np1 crd. np1 crd. crd np1 crd. cc crd np1 crd.
1208 1 As Rom. 1.29. & 13.13. 2. Cor. 12.31. Gal. 5.19. Ephes. 4.19. & 5.3. &c. Col. 3.5. 1. Thes. 4.3. &c. As Rom. 1.29. & 13.13. 2. Cor. 12.31. Gal. 5.19. Ephesians 4.19. & 5.3. etc. Col. 3.5. 1. Thebes 4.3. etc. p-acp np1 crd. cc crd. crd np1 crd. np1 crd. np1 crd. cc crd. av np1 crd. crd np1 crd. av
1208 2 1. Cor. 5. 1.9-11 6. 9-18.7.1. &c. 10.8. 1. Cor. 5. 1.9-11 6. 9-18.7.1. etc. 10.8. crd np1 crd. j crd. j. av crd.
1208 3 Hinc NONLATINALPHABET pro scortari. Hadr. lun. in Adag & NONLATINALPHABET habet Aristoph. in Pluto Act. 1. Sc. 2. Quas •upra mille prostare ad fanum Veneris quod est in Corintho seribit Strab. 8. Geograph. Atque hint natam paraemiam. NONLATINALPHABET. Bourdin. in Comment. ad Aristopo. Thesmophor. Hinc Pro scortari. Hadr Lun. in Adag & habet Aristophanes. in Pluto Act. 1. Sc. 2. Quas •upra mille prostare ad Fanum Veneris quod est in Corinth seribit Strabo 8. Geograph. Atque hint natam paraemiam.. Bourdin. in Comment. ad Aristopo. Thesmophor. fw-la fw-la fw-la. np1 n1. p-acp np1 cc fw-la np1. p-acp np1 n1 crd np1 crd fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la p-acp np1 fw-la np1 crd np1. fw-la n1 fw-la fw-la.. np1. p-acp n1. fw-la fw-la. np1.
1209 0 - Libid•nis, qua nusquam gentium regnabat impunitius, quam Corinthi. Erasm. paraphr. in 1. Cor. in Argum. - Libid•nis, qua nusquam gentium regnabat impunitius, quam Corinth. Erasmus Paraphrase. in 1. Cor. in Argument - fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la np1. np1 fw-mi. p-acp crd np1 p-acp np1
1211 0 Act, 15.28.29. Act, 15.28.29. n1, crd.
1410 0 Ex intentione voluntatis ad peccantū prouenit, quod aliquis vult subire agno vantia d•mnum, propter libertatem peccandi. Aquin. 1.2.76.4. Ex intention voluntatis ad peccantū prouenit, quod aliquis vult subire agno vantia d•mnum, propter libertatem Peccandi. Aquinas 1.2.76.4. fw-la n1 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la. np1 crd.
1411 0 NONLATINALPHABET, Math. 25.30. , Math. 25.30. , np1 crd.
1411 1 Bernard. de 12. grad. numil. Bernard. the 12. grad. numil. np1. dt crd vvb. n1.
1412 0 2. Cor. 14.38. 2. Cor. 14.38. crd np1 crd.
1216 0 Quod aliquando qui committunt, nescio qua peruersitati contemnunt; & nescio vude sibi testimonia nulla & vana conquirunt dicētes, Peccata carnis Deus non curat. Augustin serm. 16. de verb. Dom. cap. 1. Ista pumind• & nimium grauia mala, ideo a multis viris si•e vilo timore Domini committuntur, quia ita a pluribas. In consuitudinem missa sunt, & ita viliae vel leuia du•untur vt nec iam inter grauia crimina putentur. Serm. de Temp. 143. Quod aliquando qui committunt, nescio qua perversitati contemnunt; & nescio vude sibi Testimonies nulla & Vana conquirunt Saying, Peccata carnis Deus non curate. Augustin sermon. 16. the verb. Dom. cap. 1. Ista pumind• & Nimium Grauia mala, ideo a multis Viris si•e vilo Timore Domini committuntur, quia ita a pluribas. In consuitudinem missa sunt, & ita viliae vel leuia du•untur vt nec iam inter Grauia Crimes putentur. Sermon de Temp. 143. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la n1 fw-la; cc fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-gr fw-la cc fw-la fw-la n2, n1 fw-la fw-la fw-fr n1. np1 n1. crd dt n1. np1 n1. crd fw-la n1 cc fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la dt fw-la n1 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la dt fw-la. p-acp fw-la fw-la fw-la, cc fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. np1 fw-fr np1 crd
1217 0 Durand. 4. distinct. 33. qu. •. & alij. Durand. 4. distinct. 33. queen. •. & alij. np1. crd j. crd n1. •. cc fw-la.
1218 0 Mysterium iniquitatis. 2. Thes. 2 7. Mysterium iniquitatis. 2. Thebes 2 7. fw-la fw-la. crd np1 crd crd
1219 0 1. Cor. 7.2. 1. Cor. 7.2. crd np1 crd.
1221 0 Vnderstand, that in this passage concerning Abimelech, I vse the word Fornication, as it doth include Concubinatum also. Understand, that in this passage Concerning Abimelech, I use the word Fornication, as it does include Concubinatum also. vvb, cst p-acp d n1 vvg np1, pns11 vvb dt n1 n1, c-acp pn31 vdz vvi fw-la av.
1223 0 §. 10. but not Adultery by any. §. 10. but not Adultery by any. §. crd p-acp xx n1 p-acp d.
1224 0 Eph. 5.3. Ephesians 5.3. np1 crd.
1226 0 Ephes. 4.18. Ephesians 4.18. np1 crd.
1229 0 NONLATINALPHABET Basil. Basil. np1
1230 0 Rom. 1.18. Rom. 1.18. np1 crd.
1232 0 Heb 13.4. Hebrew 13.4. n1 crd.
1235 0 1. Cor. 7.2. 1. Cor. 7.2. crd np1 crd.
1236 0 Ephes. 5.23. Ephesians 5.23. np1 crd.
1236 1 1. Cor. 7.4. 1. Cor. 7.4. crd np1 crd.
1239 0 Pro. 6.30. &c Pro 6.30. etc. np1 crd. av
1242 0 Exod. 20.13.15. Exod 20.13.15. np1 crd.
1243 0 〈 ◊ 〉 •2. 1. &c. 〈 ◊ 〉 •2. 1. etc. 〈 sy 〉 n1. crd. av
1243 1 Leuit 20.10. Deut. 21.22. Levit 20.10. Deuteronomy 21.22. n1 crd. np1 crd.
1249 0 Rom. 1.32. Rom. 1.32. np1 crd.
1253 0 §. 11. Obseru. II. How far Ignorance doth or doth not excuse from Sinne. §. 11. Observation. II How Far Ignorance does or does not excuse from Sin. §. crd np1. crd c-crq av-j n1 vdz cc vdz xx vvi p-acp n1.
1261 0 §. 12. Sinnes of Ignorance the least sinnes. §. 12. Sinnes of Ignorance the least Sins. §. crd zz pp-f n1 dt ds n2.
1279 0 Granius quidem infirmitate, quant ignorantia; sed m•lio grauius studio, quam infirmitate peccatur. De paenit d. 2. ex Gregor. Granius quidem Infirmity, quant ignorantia; sed m•lio Gravius study, quam Infirmity peccatur. De paenit d. 2. ex Gregory. np1 fw-la vvb, fw-fr fw-la; fw-la fw-la fw-la vvi, fw-la vvb fw-la. fw-fr fw-la zz. crd fw-la np1.
1283 0 §. 13. a Distinction of Ignorance §. 13. a Distinction of Ignorance §. crd dt n1 pp-f n1
1290 0 §. 14. The former ignorance did not excuse Abimelech wholly. §. 14. The former ignorance did not excuse Abimelech wholly. §. crd dt j n1 vdd xx vvi np1 av-jn.
1302 0 Rom. 1.20. Rom. 1.20. np1 crd.
1305 0 §. 15. but onely in part: §. 15. but only in part: §. crd p-acp j p-acp n1:
1313 0 Vers. 12. Vers. 12. np1 crd
1317 0 §. 16. yet the later did. §. 16. yet the later did. §. crd av dt jc vdd.
1329 0 §. 17. The first Inference; concerning the Saluation of our fore-fathers. §. 17. The First Inference; Concerning the Salvation of our Forefathers. §. crd dt ord n1; vvg dt n1 pp-f po12 n2.
1343 0 1. Cor. 3.11. 1. Cor. 3.11. crd np1 crd.
1348 0 §. 18. a Doubt remoued. §. 18. a Doubt removed. §. crd dt n1 vvd.
1365 0 Psal. 19.12. Psalm 19.12. np1 crd.
1366 0 Prou. 28.13. Prou. 28.13. np1 crd.
1373 0 §. 19. Another Doubt remoued. §. 19. another Doubt removed. §. crd j-jn n1 vvn.
1379 0 Math. 5.15. Math. 5.15. np1 crd.
1384 0 Exod. 10.21.23. Exod 10.21.23. np1 crd.
1385 0 Ioh. 5.35. John 5.35. np1 crd.
1386 0 Math. 13.15. Math. 13.15. np1 crd.
1388 0 Act. 17.30. Act. 17.30. n1 crd.
1389 0 Luk. 7.30. Luk. 7.30. np1 crd.
1390 0 2. Thes. 2.10.11. 2. Thebes 2.10.11. crd np1 crd.
1391 0 §. 20. The second Inference; Not to flatter our selues in our ignorance. §. 20. The second Inference; Not to flatter our selves in our ignorance. §. crd dt ord n1; xx pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp po12 n1.
1394 0 Ignorantia directe & per so voluntaria, auget voluntar•ū & per consequen• peccatum. Aquin. 1.2. qu. 76, 4. Ignorantia Direct & per so Voluntary, auget voluntar•ū & per consequen• peccatum. Aquinas 1.2. queen. 76, 4. fw-la j cc fw-la av fw-la, n1 fw-la cc fw-la n1 fw-la. np1 crd. n1. crd, crd
1395 0 Luk. 12.48. Luk. 12.48. np1 crd.
1401 0 Prou. 2.3.4.7; 23.23. Prou. 2.3.4.7; 23.23. np1 crd; crd.
1402 0 Hos. 4.1. Hos. 4.1. np1 crd.
1403 0 See Prou. 1.24 &c. See Prou. 1.24 etc. vvb np1 crd av
1404 0 Psal. 36.3. Psalm 36.3. np1 crd.
1406 0 Ioh. 3.20. John 3.20. np1 crd.
1406 1 Eph. 5 11. Ephesians 5 11. np1 crd crd
1415 0 Psal. •1. 2. Psalm •1. 2. np1 n1. crd.
1415 1 Prou. 2.3.4. Prou. 2.3.4. np1 crd.
1421 0 §. 21. Inference 3. against sins done with knowledge. §. 21. Inference 3. against Sins done with knowledge. §. crd n1 crd p-acp n2 vdn p-acp n1.
1440 0 §. 22. Obseru. III. Morall Integrity may be in the heart of an vnbeleeuer. §. 22. Observation. III. Moral Integrity may be in the heart of an unbeliever. §. crd np1. np1. j n1 vmb vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1.
1446 0 §. 23. With the Explication, §. 23. With the Explication, §. crd p-acp dt n1,
1448 0 Ioh 3.6. John 3.6. np1 crd.
1448 1 Math. 7.18. Math. 7.18. np1 crd.
1449 0 Math. 3.17. Math. 3.17. np1 crd.
1467 0 Tit. 1.15. Tit. 1.15. np1 crd.
1467 1 Heb. 10.22. Hebrew 10.22. np1 crd.
1467 2 Heb. 9.14. Hebrew 9.14. np1 crd.
1467 3 §. 24. Proofe, §. 24. Proof, §. crd n1,
1469 0 Rom 2.14. Rom 2.14. np1 crd.
1474 0 Act. 23.1. Act. 23.1. n1 crd.
1477 0 2. Pet. 2.15. 2. Pet. 2.15. crd np1 crd.
1477 1 Numb. 22. 1• Numb. 22. 1• j. crd. n1
1481 0 §. 25. and Reason thereof. §. 25. and Reason thereof. §. crd cc n1 av.
1483 0 Rom. 2.14. Rom. 2.14. np1 crd.
1493 0 §. 26. Inferences thence: The first. §. 26. Inferences thence: The First. §. crd n2 av: dt ord.
1504 0 Rom. 2.27. Rom. 2.27. np1 crd.
1505 0 §. 27. The second. §. 27. The second. §. crd dt ord.
1510 0 2. Sam. 11.2. &c. 2. Sam. 11.2. etc. crd np1 crd. av
1512 0 2. Sam. 23. 3• 2. Sam. 23. 3• crd np1 crd. n1
1520 0 Rom. 7.23. Rom. 7.23. np1 crd.
1530 0 §. 28. The third. §. 28. The third. §. crd dt ord.
1532 0 Psal. 35.11. Psalm 35.11. np1 crd.
1536 0 1. Cor. 4.3. 1. Cor. 4.3. crd np1 crd.
1543 0 1. Cor. 4.3.4. 1. Cor. 4.3.4. crd np1 crd.
1545 0 Ier. 17 9.10. Jeremiah 17 9.10. np1 crd crd.
1553 0 1. Ioh. 3.20. 1. John 3.20. crd np1 crd.
1555 0 Psal. 19.12. Psalm 19.12. np1 crd.
1558 0 §. 29. The second Part of the Text opened. §. 29. The second Part of the Text opened. §. crd dt ord n1 pp-f dt n1 vvd.
1561 0 Vatablus in Schol. hic. Vatablus in Schol. hic. np1 p-acp np1 fw-la.
1561 1 •u•ius hic. •u•ius hic. n1 fw-la.
1561 2 Vulgat. h•c. Vulgate. h•c. vvd. fw-la.
1563 0 Septuag. hic. Septuag. hic. np1. fw-la.
1564 0 Virgil Eclog. 3. Virgil Eclogue 3. np1 np1 crd
1570 0 Psal. 51.4. Psalm 51.4. np1 crd.
1575 0 Segtuag. hic. Segtuag. hic. np1. fw-la.
1575 1 Vulg. hic. Vulgar hic. np1 fw-la.
1576 0 NONLATINALPHABET. . .
1577 0 H. A. hic. H. A. hic. np1 np1 fw-la.
1577 1 Psal. 16.10. Psalm 16.10. np1 crd.
1577 2 Gen. 31.7; Exod. 3.19. & 12.23; Nū. 22.13. Iud. 1. •4. & 15.1. Ester. 9.14. Gen. 31.7; Exod 3.19. & 12.23; Nun. 22.13. Iud. 1. •4. & 15.1. Ester. 9.14. np1 crd; np1 crd. cc crd; n1. crd. np1 crd n1. cc crd. np1. crd.
1587 0 §. 30. Obser. IIII. Gods Restraint of mans sinne. §. 30. Observation IIII. God's Restraint of men sin. §. crd np1 crd. npg1 n1 pp-f ng1 n1.
1593 0 §. 31. With the measure and meanes therof. §. 31. With the measure and means thereof. §. crd p-acp dt n1 cc n2 av.
1608 0 Quosdam praescions Deus multa peccare posse, flagellat eos infirmitate corporis, ne peccent: vt eis vtilius sit fraugi languo ribus ad salutem, quam remanere incollumes ad damntionem. Hug. 2. de Animae. Quosdam praescions Deus Multa Peccare posse, flagellate eos Infirmity corporis, ne peccent: vt eis Utilius sit fraugi languo ribus ad salutem, quam remanere incollumes ad damntionem. Hug. 2. de Spirits. np1 j fw-la fw-la uh fw-la, n1 fw-la vvb fw-la, ccx n1: fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la n1 n2 fw-la fw-la. np1 crd fw-la fw-la.
1613 0 §. 32. That there is such a restraint proued: §. 32. That there is such a restraint proved: §. crd d a-acp vbz d dt n1 vvd:
1616 0 Se• Gen. 31.23. &c. Se• Gen. 31.23. etc. np1 np1 crd. av
1621 0 Gen. 31.29. Gen. 31.29. np1 crd.
1623 0 Gen. 27.41. Gen. 27.41. np1 crd.
1624 0 Ibid. ver. 44.45. Ibid ver. 44.45. np1 fw-la. crd.
1625 0 Gen. 31.38. Gen. 31.38. np1 crd.
1625 1 Gen. 32.6. Gen. 32.6. np1 crd.
1626 0 Ibid. vs. 7.8. Ibid us 7.8. np1 pno12 crd.
1627 0 Gen. 33.4. &c. Gen. 33.4. etc. np1 crd. av
1628 0 Prou. 16.7. Prou. 16.7. np1 crd.
1629 0 Numb. 22.7.17 Numb. 22.7.17 j. crd
1631 0 2. Pet. 2.15. 2. Pet. 2.15. crd np1 crd.
1632 0 Numb. 23.13, 14.27, 28. Numb. 23.13, 14.27, 28. j. crd, crd, crd
1633 0 Numb. 24.3 &c. Numb. 24.3 etc. j. crd av
1636 0 §. 33. and that it is from God. §. 33. and that it is from God. §. crd cc cst pn31 vbz p-acp np1.
1642 0 Numb. 22.13 Numb. 22.13 j. crd
1643 0 Numb. 24.11 Numb. 24.11 j. crd
1645 0 Deut. 23.5. Deuteronomy 23.5. np1 crd.
1648 0 Iob. 38 8.11. Job 38 8.11. zz crd crd.
1649 0 Exod. 15.8. Exod 15.8. np1 crd.
1651 0 Psal. 114.3. Psalm 114.3. np1 crd.
1652 0 Prou. 21.1. Prou. 21.1. np1 crd.
1655 0 Psal. 76.10. Psalm 76.10. np1 crd.
1657 0 NONLATINALPHABET Residuum irarum Cinges. Vatablus. Residuum irarum Cinges. Vatablus. fw-la fw-la n2-vvg. np1.
1668 0 Psal. 76.12. Psalm 76.12. np1 crd.
1670 0 §. 34. with the reason of both, §. 34. with the reason of both, §. crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f d,
1674 0 Psal. 14.2. Psalm 14.2. np1 crd.
1676 0 Esay. 1.6. Isaiah. 1.6. np1. crd.
1677 0 Ioh. 3.6: John 3.6: np1 crd:
1680 0 Rom. 7.18 Rom. 7.18 np1 crd
1680 1 Psal. 36.4. Psalm 36.4. np1 crd.
1682 0 Ierem. 8.6. Jeremiah 8.6. np1 crd.
1687 0 Gen. 4.8. Gen. 4.8. np1 crd.
1687 1 2. Sam. 13.11 2. Sam. 13.11 crd np1 crd
1688 0 1. King. 21 16. 1. King. 21 16. crd n1. crd crd
1688 1 2. Sam. 16.3. 2. Sam. 16.3. crd np1 crd.
1689 0 Math. 26.15. Math. 26.15. np1 crd.
1700 0 §. 35. That this Restraint is from the Mercy of God. §. 35. That this Restraint is from the Mercy of God. §. crd cst d n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1.
1715 0 Chrysostom. in Gen. hom. 25. & alibisape. Chrysostom. in Gen. hom. 25. & alibisape. np1. p-acp np1 av-an. crd cc n1.
1722 0 Tit. 3.4. Tit. 3.4. np1 crd.
1730 0 Psal. 105.14. Psalm 105.14. np1 crd.
1735 0 §. 36. The Inferences; of two sorts. §. 36. The Inferences; of two sorts. §. crd dt n2; pp-f crd n2.
1740 0 §. 37. Of the former sort: 1. to bless• God for our Preseruation. §. 37. Of the former sort: 1. to bless• God for our Preservation. §. crd pp-f dt j n1: crd p-acp n1 np1 p-acp po12 n1.
1741 0 Ezek 2.6. Ezekiel 2.6. np1 crd.
1741 1 Math. 10.16. Math. 10.16. np1 crd.
1742 0 P•al. 69.4. P•al. 69.4. j. crd.
1745 0 Gen. 3.15. Gen. 3.15. np1 crd.
1749 0 Luk. 12. 3•. Luk. 12. 3•. np1 crd. n1.
1753 0 Psal. 115.1. Psalm 115.1. np1 crd.
1754 0 Prou. 12.10. Prou. 12.10. np1 crd.
1755 0 Psal. 80.1. Psalm 80.1. np1 crd.
1755 1 Psal. 95.7. Psalm 95.7. np1 crd.
1756 0 Psal. 107.8.15. &c. Psalm 107.8.15. etc. np1 crd. av
1758 0 Dan. 6.23. Dan. 6.23. np1 crd.
1759 0 Dan. 3.27. Dan. 3.27. np1 crd.
1759 1 Act. 28.5. Act. 28.5. n1 crd.
1763 0 Math. 3.7. Math. 3.7. np1 crd.
1768 0 §. 38.2. Not to trust wicked men. §. 38.2. Not to trust wicked men. §. crd. xx pc-acp vvi j n2.
1782 0 Rom. 8.7. Rom. 8.7. np1 crd.
1786 0 3. King. 17.4. 3. King. 17.4. crd n1. crd.
1787 0 NONLATINALPHABET Arist. 6. Hist. Anim. 6. - Pellūt nidis pullos, sicut & corut. Plin. 10. N•c. hist. 12. Arist. 6. Hist. Anim. 6. - Pellunt nidis pullos, sicut & corut. Pliny 10. N•c. hist. 12. np1 crd np1 np1 crd - vvb fw-la n1, fw-la cc vvi. np1 crd np1. uh. crd
1788 0 Psal. 147 ▪ 9. Iob. 38.41. Luk. 12.14. Psalm 147 ▪ 9. Job 38.41. Luk. 12.14. np1 crd ▪ crd zz crd. np1 crd.
1790 0 Vsque recurrit Horat. 1. Epist. 10. Vsque recurrit Horatio 1. Epistle 10. fw-la n1 np1 crd np1 crd
1796 0 Prou. 26.25. Prou. 26.25. np1 crd.
1799 0 Iudg 16.9.12 ▪ Judge 16.9.12 ▪ n1 crd ▪
1800 0 Gen. 3 15. Gen. 3 15. np1 crd crd
1802 0 Math. 10.36. Math. 10.36. np1 crd.
1812 0 §. 39.3. Nor to feare them. §. 39.3. Nor to Fear them. §. crd. ccx p-acp n1 pno32.
1814 0 Hab. 1.13. Hab. 1.13. np1 crd.
1822 0 Psal. 104.26. Psalm 104.26. np1 crd.
1822 1 Iob. 41.31.32 Job 41.31.32 zz crd
1823 0 Ibid. vers. 5. Ibid vers. 5. np1 fw-la. crd
1826 0 Psal 119 23. Psalm 119 23. np1 crd crd
1826 1 Ibid. vers. 161. Ibid vers. 161. np1 fw-la. crd
1828 0 Ibid. vers. 23. Ibid vers. 23. np1 fw-la. crd
1830 0 Psal 76, 12. Psalm 76, 12. np1 crd, crd
1830 1 Psal 149.8. Psalm 149.8. np1 crd.
1832 0 Psal. 21.6. Psalm 21.6. np1 crd.
1836 0 Regum tim•n dorum in proprios greges, Reges i• ipsos imperiū esi I•uis Horat. 3. Carn. Od. 1. Regum tim•n dorum in proprios greges, Reges i• ipsos imperiū esi I•uis Horatio 3. Carn. Od. 1. fw-la fw-la fw-la p-acp n2 fw-la, np1 n1 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la np1 crd np1. np1 crd
1839 0 Deut. 23.5. Deuteronomy 23.5. np1 crd.
1840 0 Psal. 48.7. Psalm 48.7. np1 crd.
1840 1 Psal. 69.4. Psalm 69.4. np1 crd.
1840 2 Math. 10.30. Math. 10.30. np1 crd.
1841 0 Luk. 21.18. Luk. 21.18. np1 crd.
1841 1 Psal. 106.41. Psalm 106.41. np1 crd.
1846 0 Esay. 10.7. Isaiah. 10.7. np1. crd.
1846 1 Esay. 36.4. Isaiah. 36.4. np1. crd.
1846 2 Esa. 27.28.29 Isaiah 27.28.29 np1 crd
1847 0 Esa. 10.11. Isaiah 10.11. np1 crd.
1847 1 Esa. 37.33. Isaiah 37.33. np1 crd.
1850 0 Iob. 41.34. Job 41.34. zz crd.
1850 1 Eph. 2.2. Ephesians 2.2. np1 crd.
1851 0 Math. 8.31, 32. Math. 8.31, 32. np1 crd, crd
1853 0 §. 40.4. To labour to restraine others from sinning. §. 40.4. To labour to restrain Others from sinning. §. crd. pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi n2-jn p-acp vvg.
1853 1 Luk. 6.36. Luk. 6.36. np1 crd.
1860 0 Cicero. Cicero. np1.
1877 0 In ipsis improbis dum formida to supplicio frenatu• facultas, muccato Deo sanitur volūtas. August. Tom. 2 In Ipse improbis dum formida to Supplicio frenatu• facultas, muccato God sanitur volūtas. August. Tom. 2 p-acp n1 fw-la fw-la fw-la p-acp fw-la n1 fw-la, n1 fw-la fw-la fw-la. np1. np1 crd
1882 0 Leuit. 19.17. Levites 19.17. np1 crd.
1882 1 Iude, vers. 23 Iude, vers. 23 np1, fw-la. crd
1886 0 Eccles. 19.1. Eccles. 19.1. np1 crd.
1887 0 Esa. 28.13. Isaiah 28.13. np1 crd.
1892 0 §. 41. Inferences of the later sort: 1. Not to be •roud of it, when God restrained vs. §. 41. Inferences of the later sort: 1. Not to be •roud of it, when God restrained us §. crd n2 pp-f dt jc n1: crd xx pc-acp vbi j pp-f pn31, c-crq np1 vvd pno12
1894 0 Luk. 18. 1•. Luk. 18. 1•. np1 crd. n1.
1903 0 1. Cor. 4.7. 1. Cor. 4.7. crd np1 crd.
1906 0 Ibid. Ibid np1
1910 0 Luk. 18.11. Luk. 18.11. np1 crd.
1914 0 Gal. 6.1. Gal. 6.1. np1 crd.
1915 0 Rom. 11.20 Rom. 11.20 np1 crd
1919 0 §. 43.2. How to entertaine the meanes God affoordeth vs of restraint. §. 43.2. How to entertain the means God affordeth us of restraint. §. crd. c-crq pc-acp vvi dt n2 np1 vvz pno12 pp-f n1.
1927 0 Gen. 19 16. Gen. 19 16. np1 crd crd
1933 0 Herat. 2. satir. Hereat. 2. satir. av. crd vvb.
1939 0 1. Sam. 25.32 &c. 1. Sam. 25.32 etc. crd np1 crd av
1944 0 §. 43.3. To pray vnto God to restraine our corruptions. §. 43.3. To pray unto God to restrain our corruptions. §. crd. pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi po12 n2.
1948 0 Psal. 19 13. Psalm 19 13. np1 crd crd
1961 0 Rom. 1.26. Rom. 1.26. np1 crd.
1961 1 Ibid. vers. 28. Ibid vers. 28. np1 fw-la. crd
1961 2 Eph. 4.19. Ephesians 4.19. np1 crd.
1963 0 Psal. 81.11.12. Psalm 81.11.12. np1 crd.
1968 0 Math. 6.13. Math. 6.13. np1 crd.
1969 0 §. 44.4. To labour for the grace of Sanctification. §. 44.4. To labour for the grace of Sanctification. §. crd. pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1.
1978 0 Psal. 145.2. Psalm 145.2. np1 crd.
1982 0 1. Thes. 6.23 1. Thebes 6.23 crd np1 crd
1992 0 Dan. 3.25. Dan. 3.25. np1 crd.
1994 0 Dan. 6.22. Dan. 6.22. np1 crd.
1994 1 Ibid. vers. 24. Ibid vers. 24. np1 fw-la. crd
2002 0 Eph 4 •4. Ephesians 4 •4. np1 crd n1.
2004 0 Rom. 12.2. Rom. 12.2. np1 crd.
2006 0 1. Pet. 1.5. 1. Pet. 1.5. crd np1 crd.
2007 0 1. Cor. 1.2. 1. Cor. 1.2. crd np1 crd.