Bovvels opened, or, A discovery of the neere and deere love, union and communion betwixt Christ and the Church, and consequently betwixt Him and every beleeving soule Delivered in divers sermons on the fourth fifth and sixt chapters of the Canticles. By that reverend and faithfull minister of the Word, Doctor Sibs, late preacher unto the honourable societie of Grayes Inne, and Master of Katharine Hall in Cambridge. Being in part finished by his owne pen in his life time, and the rest of them perused and corrected by those whom he intrusted with the publishing of his works.

Goodwin, Thomas, 1600-1680
Nye, Philip, 1596?-1672
Sibbes, Richard, 1577-1635
Publisher: Printed by G eorge M iller for George Edwards in the Old Baily in Greene Arbour at the signe of the Angell
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1639
Approximate Era: CharlesI
TCP ID: A12167 ESTC ID: S117273 STC ID: 22476
Subject Headings: Bible. -- O.T. -- Song of Solomon IV-VI; Mystical union; Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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1 CANT. V. I. CANT. V. I. fw-mi. np1 pns11. (7) part (DIV2) 0 Page 1
2 I am come into my Garden, my Sister, my Spouse, I have eaten my honey-combe with my honey: I am come into my Garden, my Sister, my Spouse, I have eaten my honeycomb with my honey: pns11 vbm vvn p-acp po11 n1, po11 n1, po11 n1, pns11 vhb vvn po11 n1 p-acp po11 n1: (7) part (DIV2) 0 Page 1
3 I have drunke my wine with my milke; eat O friends, Drinke, yea drinke abundantly, O Beloved! I have drunk my wine with my milk; eat Oh Friends, Drink, yea drink abundantly, Oh beloved! pns11 vhb vvn po11 n1 p-acp po11 n1; vvb uh n2, vvi, uh vvb av-j, uh np1! (7) part (DIV2) 0 Page 1
4 OTher bookes of Salomon lie more obvious and open to common understanding; OTher books of Solomon lie more obvious and open to Common understanding; j-jn n2 pp-f np1 vvb av-dc j cc j p-acp j n1; (7) part (DIV2) 1 Page 1
5 but, as none entered into the Holy of Holies, but the High Priest, so none can enter into the mystery of this Song of Songs, but such as have more neare Communion with Christ. Songs, and specially Mariage-Songs, serve to expresse mens owne Ioyes, and others praises. but, as none entered into the Holy of Holies, but the High Priest, so none can enter into the mystery of this Song of Songs, but such as have more near Communion with christ. Songs, and specially Mariage-Songs, serve to express men's own Joys, and Others praises. p-acp, c-acp pix vvd p-acp dt j pp-f n2-jn, p-acp dt j n1, av pix vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f n2, p-acp d c-acp vhb av-dc av-j n1 p-acp np1. n2, cc av-j n2, vvb pc-acp vvi ng2 d n2, cc ng2-jn n2. (7) part (DIV2) 1 Page 2
6 So, this Booke containes The Mutuall Ioyes, and Mutuall Praises betwixt Christ and his Church. And as Christ and his Church, are the greatest persons that partake of humane nature, So, this Book contains The Mutual Joys, and Mutual Praises betwixt christ and his Church. And as christ and his Church, Are the greatest Persons that partake of humane nature, np1, d n1 vvz dt j n2, cc j n2 p-acp np1 cc po31 n1. cc p-acp np1 cc po31 n1, vbr dt js n2 cst vvb pp-f j n1, (7) part (DIV2) 1 Page 2
7 so whatsoever is excellent in the whole world, is borrowed to set out the excellencies of these two great Lovers. so whatsoever is excellent in the Whole world, is borrowed to Set out the excellencies of these two great Lovers. av r-crq vbz j p-acp dt j-jn n1, vbz vvn pc-acp vvi av dt n2 pp-f d crd j n2. (7) part (DIV2) 2 Page 2
8 It is called Salomons Song, who next unto Christ, was the greatest Sonne of wisdome that ever the Church bred: It is called Solomon's Song, who next unto christ, was the greatest Son of Wisdom that ever the Church bred: pn31 vbz vvn np1 n1, r-crq ord p-acp np1, vbds dt js n1 pp-f n1 cst av dt n1 vvn: (7) part (DIV2) 3 Page 2
9 whose understanding, as it was large as the sand of the Sea, so his Affections, especially that of Love, was as large: whose understanding, as it was large as the sand of the Sea, so his Affections, especially that of Love, was as large: rg-crq n1, c-acp pn31 vbds j c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, av po31 n2, av-j d pp-f vvb, vbds a-acp j: (7) part (DIV2) 3 Page 2
10 as we may see by his many wives, and by the delight he sought to take in whatsoever nature could afford. as we may see by his many wives, and by the delight he sought to take in whatsoever nature could afford. c-acp pns12 vmb vvi p-acp po31 d n2, cc p-acp dt n1 pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp r-crq n1 vmd vvi. (7) part (DIV2) 3 Page 2
11 Which affection of Love in him misplaced, had beene his undoing, but that he was one beloved of God; Which affection of Love in him misplaced, had been his undoing, but that he was one Beloved of God; r-crq n1 pp-f vvb p-acp pno31 vvn, vhd vbn po31 n-vvg, cc-acp cst pns31 vbds pi vvn pp-f np1; (7) part (DIV2) 3 Page 2
12 who by his Spirit raised his soule to lovely Objects of a higher Nature. who by his Spirit raised his soul to lovely Objects of a higher Nature. r-crq p-acp po31 n1 vvd po31 n1 p-acp j n2 pp-f dt jc n1. (7) part (DIV2) 3 Page 2
13 Here in this argument there is no danger for the deepest wit, or the largest affection (yea of a Salomon ) to over-reach: Here in this argument there is no danger for the Deepest wit, or the Largest affection (yea of a Solomon) to overreach: av p-acp d n1 a-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp dt js-jn n1, cc dt js n1 (uh pp-f dt np1) pc-acp vvi: (7) part (DIV2) 3 Page 2
14 for the knowledge of the love of Christ to his Church, is above all knowledge, The Angels themselves may admire it, though they cannot comprehend it. for the knowledge of the love of christ to his Church, is above all knowledge, The Angels themselves may admire it, though they cannot comprehend it. c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n1, vbz p-acp d n1, dt n2 px32 vmb vvi pn31, cs pns32 vmbx vvi pn31. (7) part (DIV2) 3 Page 2
15 It may well therefore be called the Song of Salomon; The most excellent Song, of a man of the highest conceit, It may well Therefore be called the Song of Solomon; The most excellent Song, of a man of the highest conceit, pn31 vmb av av vbi vvn dt n1 pp-f np1; dt av-ds j n1, pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt js n1, (7) part (DIV2) 3 Page 2
16 and deepest apprehension, and of the highest matters, The Intercourse betwixt Christ the Highest Lord of Lords, and Deepest apprehension, and of the highest matters, The Intercourse betwixt christ the Highest Lord of lords, cc js-jn n1, cc pp-f dt js n2, dt n1 p-acp np1 dt js n1 pp-f n2, (7) part (DIV2) 3 Page 2
17 and his best beloved contracted Spouse. and his best Beloved contracted Spouse. cc po31 js j-vvn vvn n1. (7) part (DIV2) 3 Page 2
18 There are diverse things in this Song, that a corrupt heart (unto which all things are defiled) may take offence; There Are diverse things in this Song, that a corrupt heart (unto which all things Are defiled) may take offence; pc-acp vbr j n2 p-acp d n1, cst dt j n1 (p-acp r-crq d n2 vbr vvn) vmb vvi n1; (7) part (DIV2) 4 Page 3
19 But, To the pure all things are pure. But, To the pure all things Are pure. cc-acp, p-acp dt j d n2 vbr j. (7) part (DIV2) 4 Page 3
20 Such a sinfull abuse of this Heavenly Booke is farre from the intention of the Holy Ghost in it, which is by stouping low to us, to take advantage to raise us higher unto him; Such a sinful abuse of this Heavenly Book is Far from the intention of the Holy Ghost in it, which is by stooping low to us, to take advantage to raise us higher unto him; d dt j n1 pp-f d j n1 vbz av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp pn31, r-crq vbz p-acp vvg av-j p-acp pno12, pc-acp vvi n1 pc-acp vvi pno12 av-jc p-acp pno31; (7) part (DIV2) 4 Page 3
21 that by taking advantage of the sweetest passage of our life, ( Mariage ) and the most delightfull affection ( Love ) in the sweetest manner of Expression ( by a Song ) he might carrie up the Soule to things of a Heavenly Nature. that by taking advantage of the Sweetest passage of our life, (Marriage) and the most delightful affection (Love) in the Sweetest manner of Expression (by a Song) he might carry up the Soul to things of a Heavenly Nature. cst p-acp vvg n1 pp-f dt js n1 pp-f po12 n1, (n1) cc dt av-ds j n1 (vvb) p-acp dt js n1 pp-f n1 (p-acp dt n1) pns31 vmd vvi a-acp dt n1 p-acp n2 pp-f dt j n1. (7) part (DIV2) 4 Page 3
22 We see in Summer, that one heat weakens another: We see in Summer, that one heat weakens Another: pns12 vvb p-acp n1, cst crd n1 vvz j-jn: (7) part (DIV2) 4 Page 3
23 and a great light being neare a little one, drawes away and obscures the flame of the other: and a great Light being near a little one, draws away and obscures the flame of the other: cc dt j n1 vbg av-j dt j pi, vvz av cc vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n-jn: (7) part (DIV2) 4 Page 3
24 so it is when the affections are taken up higher to their fit Object, they die unto all earthly things, so it is when the affections Are taken up higher to their fit Object, they die unto all earthly things, av pn31 vbz c-crq dt n2 vbr vvn a-acp av-jc p-acp po32 j n1, pns32 vvb p-acp d j n2, (7) part (DIV2) 4 Page 3
25 whilst that heavenly flame consumes and wasts all base affections and earthly desires. while that heavenly flame consumes and wasts all base affections and earthly Desires. cs cst j n1 vvz cc vvz d j n2 cc j n2. (7) part (DIV2) 4 Page 3
26 Amongst other wayes of Mortification, there be two remarkable, 1. By imbittering all earthly things unto us, whereby the Affections are deaded to them. 2. By shewing more noble, excellent, and fit Objects. among other ways of Mortification, there be two remarkable, 1. By embittering all earthly things unto us, whereby the Affections Are deadened to them. 2. By showing more noble, excellent, and fit Objects. p-acp j-jn n2 pp-f n1, pc-acp vbi crd j, crd p-acp vvg d j n2 p-acp pno12, c-crq dt n2 vbr vvn p-acp pno32. crd p-acp vvg av-dc j, j, cc j n2. (7) part (DIV2) 4 Page 3
27 That the soule issuing more largely and strongly into them, may be diverted; and so by degrees die unto other things. That the soul issuing more largely and strongly into them, may be diverted; and so by Degrees die unto other things. cst dt n1 vvg av-dc av-j cc av-j p-acp pno32, vmb vbi vvn; cc av p-acp n2 vvb p-acp j-jn n2. (7) part (DIV2) 4 Page 3
28 The holy Spirit hath chosen this way in this Song; by elevating and raising our affections and love, to take it off from other things, that so it might runne in its right Channell. The holy Spirit hath chosen this Way in this Song; by elevating and raising our affections and love, to take it off from other things, that so it might run in its right Channel. dt j n1 vhz vvn d n1 p-acp d n1; p-acp j-vvg cc vvg po12 n2 cc vvb, pc-acp vvi pn31 a-acp p-acp j-jn n2, cst av pn31 vmd vvi p-acp po31 j-jn n1. (7) part (DIV2) 4 Page 3
29 It is pitie that a sweet streame should not rather run into a Garden, than into a puddle: It is pity that a sweet stream should not rather run into a Garden, than into a puddle: pn31 vbz n1 cst dt j n1 vmd xx av-c vvi p-acp dt n1, cs p-acp dt n1: (7) part (DIV2) 4 Page 3
30 what a shame is it, that man having in him such excellent affections as Love, Ioy, Delight, should cleave to dirty base things that are worse than himselfe, what a shame is it, that man having in him such excellent affections as Love, Joy, Delight, should cleave to dirty base things that Are Worse than himself, r-crq dt n1 vbz pn31, cst n1 vhg p-acp pno31 d j n2 p-acp vvb, np1-n, n1, vmd vvi p-acp j j n2 cst vbr av-jc cs px31, (7) part (DIV2) 4 Page 4
31 so becomming debased like them? Therefore the Spirit of God, our of mercy and pitie to man, would raise up his affections, by taking comparison from earthly things leading to higher matters, that onely deserve Love, Ioy, Delight, and Admiration. Let Gods stouping to us, occasion our rising up unto him; so becoming debased like them? Therefore the Spirit of God, our of mercy and pity to man, would raise up his affections, by taking comparison from earthly things leading to higher matters, that only deserve Love, Joy, Delight, and Admiration. Let God's stooping to us, occasion our rising up unto him; av vvg vvn j pno32? av dt n1 pp-f np1, po12 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, vmd vvi a-acp po31 n2, p-acp vvg n1 p-acp j n2 vvg p-acp jc n2, cst av-j vvi vvi, np1-n, n1, cc n1. vvb n2 vvg p-acp pno12, n1 po12 n-vvg a-acp p-acp pno31; (7) part (DIV2) 4 Page 4
32 for, here the greatest things, The Mystery of Mysteries, the Communion betwixt Christs and his Church, is set out in the familiar comparison of a Marriage: that so we might the better see it in the glasse of a comparison, which we cannot so directly conceive of, for, Here the greatest things, The Mystery of Mysteres, the Communion betwixt Christ and his Church, is Set out in the familiar comparison of a Marriage: that so we might the better see it in the glass of a comparison, which we cannot so directly conceive of, c-acp, av dt js n2, dt n1 pp-f n2, dt n1 p-acp npg1 cc po31 n1, vbz vvn av p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1: cst av pns12 vmd dt av-jc vvi pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq pns12 vmbx av av-j vvi pp-f, (7) part (DIV2) 4 Page 4
33 as we may see the sun in water, whose beames we cannot so directly looke upon: as we may see the sun in water, whose beams we cannot so directly look upon: c-acp pns12 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp n1, rg-crq n2 pns12 vmbx av av-j vvi p-acp: (7) part (DIV2) 4 Page 4
34 Onely our care must be, not to looke so much on the colours, as the Picture: and not so much on the Picture, Only our care must be, not to look so much on the colours, as the Picture: and not so much on the Picture, av-j po12 n1 vmb vbi, xx pc-acp vvi av av-d p-acp dt n2, p-acp dt n1: cc xx av av-d p-acp dt n1, (7) part (DIV2) 4 Page 4
35 as on the Person it selfe represented: that we looke not so much to the resemblance, as to the Person resembled. as on the Person it self represented: that we look not so much to the resemblance, as to the Person resembled. c-acp p-acp dt n1 pn31 n1 vvn: cst pns12 vvb xx av av-d p-acp dt n1, a-acp p-acp dt n1 vvd. (7) part (DIV2) 4 Page 4
36 Some would have Salomon by a Spirit of Prophecie, to take a view here of all the time, from his Age to the second coming of Christ: some would have Solomon by a Spirit of Prophecy, to take a view Here of all the time, from his Age to the second coming of christ: d vmd vhi np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 av pp-f d dt n1, p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt ord n-vvg pp-f np1: (7) part (DIV2) 5 Page 4
37 and in this Song, as in an abridgement, to set downe the severall Passages and Periods of the Church, in severall ages, and in this Song, as in an abridgement, to Set down the several Passages and Periods of the Church, in several ages, cc p-acp d n1, a-acp p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi a-acp dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1, p-acp j n2, (7) part (DIV2) 5 Page 4
38 as containing diverse things which are more correspondent to one age of the Church than another. as containing diverse things which Are more correspondent to one age of the Church than Another. c-acp vvg j n2 r-crq vbr av-dc j p-acp crd n1 pp-f dt n1 cs j-jn. (7) part (DIV2) 5 Page 4
39 But howsoever this Song may containe (we deny not) A story of the Church in severall ages: But howsoever this Song may contain (we deny not) A story of the Church in several ages: cc-acp c-acp d n1 vmb vvi (pns12 vvb xx) dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp j n2: (7) part (DIV2) 5 Page 4
40 yet this hinders not, but that most passages of it agrees to the Spirituall estate of the Church in every age: as most Interpreters have thought. yet this hinders not, but that most passages of it agrees to the Spiritual estate of the Church in every age: as most Interpreters have Thought. av d vvz xx, cc-acp cst av-ds n2 pp-f pn31 vvz p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp d n1: p-acp ds n2 vhb vvn. (7) part (DIV2) 5 Page 4
41 In this Song there is 1. A strong desire of the Church of nearer Communion with Christ: In this Song there is 1. A strong desire of the Church of nearer Communion with christ: p-acp d n1 pc-acp vbz crd dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f jc n1 p-acp np1: (7) part (DIV2) 5 Page 5
42 and then 2. Some declining againe in affection. 3. After this we have Her recovery and regaining againe of Love: and then 2. some declining again in affection. 3. After this we have Her recovery and regaining again of Love: cc av crd d vvg av p-acp n1. crd p-acp d pns12 vhb po31 n1 cc n-vvg av pp-f n1: (7) part (DIV2) 5 Page 5
43 after which 4. The Church fals againe into a declining of Affection, whereupon followes a further strangenesse of Christ to her, than before: After which 4. The Church falls again into a declining of Affection, whereupon follows a further strangeness of christ to her, than before: p-acp r-crq crd dt n1 vvz av p-acp dt j-vvg pp-f n1, c-crq vvz dt jc n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno31, cs a-acp: (7) part (DIV2) 5 Page 5
44 which continues, untill 5. That the Church perceiving of Christs constant affection unto her, notwithstanding her unkind dealing, recovers and cleaves faster to Christ, than ever before. Chap. 3. These passages agree to the Experience of the best Christians in the state of their owne lives. which continues, until 5. That the Church perceiving of Christ constant affection unto her, notwithstanding her unkind dealing, recovers and cleaves faster to christ, than ever before. Chap. 3. These passages agree to the Experience of the best Christians in the state of their own lives. r-crq vvz, c-acp crd cst dt n1 vvg pp-f npg1 j n1 p-acp pno31, c-acp po31 j n-vvg, vvz cc vvz av-jc p-acp np1, cs av a-acp. np1 crd d n2 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt js np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 d n2. (7) part (DIV2) 5 Page 5
45 This Observation must carrie strength through this whole Song, That, there is the same regard of the whole Church, This Observation must carry strength through this Whole Song, That, there is the same regard of the Whole Church, d n1 vmb vvi n1 p-acp d j-jn n1, cst, a-acp vbz dt d n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, (7) part (DIV2) 6 Page 5
46 & of every particular member in regard of the chiefest Priviledges and Graces that accompany salvation. & of every particular member in regard of the chiefest Privileges and Graces that accompany salvation. cc pp-f d j n1 p-acp n1 pp-f dt js-jn n2 cc n2 cst vvb n1. (7) part (DIV2) 6 Page 5
47 There is the same reason of every drop of water, as of the whole Ocean all is water; There is the same reason of every drop of water, as of the Whole Ocean all is water; pc-acp vbz dt d n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f n1, c-acp pp-f dt j-jn n1 d vbz n1; (7) part (DIV2) 6 Page 5
48 and of every sparke of fire, as of the whole Element of fire, all is fire: and of every spark of fire, as of the Whole Element of fire, all is fire: cc pp-f d n1 pp-f n1, c-acp pp-f dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1, d vbz n1: (7) part (DIV2) 6 Page 5
49 of those Homogeneall bodies, as we cal them, there is the same respect of the part and of the whole. of those Homogeneal bodies, as we call them, there is the same respect of the part and of the Whole. pp-f d j n2, c-acp pns12 vvb pno32, pc-acp vbz dt d n1 pp-f dt n1 cc pp-f dt j-jn. (7) part (DIV2) 6 Page 5
50 And therefore as the whole Church is the Spouse of Christ, so is every particular Christian: And Therefore as the Whole Church is the Spouse of christ, so is every particular Christian: cc av c-acp dt j-jn n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1, av vbz d j njp: (7) part (DIV2) 6 Page 5
51 and as the whole Church desires still nearer Communion with Christ, so doth every particular member. and as the Whole Church Desires still nearer Communion with christ, so does every particular member. cc c-acp dt j-jn n1 vvz av av-jc n1 p-acp np1, av vdz d j n1. (7) part (DIV2) 6 Page 5
52 But to come to the words. I am come into my Garden, &c. This Chapter is not so well broken and divided from the former as it might have beene; But to come to the words. I am come into my Garden, etc. This Chapter is not so well broken and divided from the former as it might have been; p-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2. pns11 vbm vvn p-acp po11 n1, av d n1 vbz xx av av vvn cc vvn p-acp dt j c-acp pn31 vmd vhi vbn; (7) part (DIV2) 6 Page 5
53 for, it were better and more consequent, that the last Verse of the former Chapter were added to the beginning of this. for, it were better and more consequent, that the last Verse of the former Chapter were added to the beginning of this. p-acp, pn31 vbdr jc cc av-dc j, cst dt ord n1 pp-f dt j n1 vbdr vvn p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f d. (7) part (DIV2) 7 Page 6
54 CANT. IV. XVI. Awake, O North-wind, and come thou South, blow upon my Garden, that the Spices thereof may flow out; CANT. IV. XVI. Awake, Oh Northwind, and come thou South, blow upon my Garden, that the Spices thereof may flow out; n1. np1 np1. j, uh n1, cc vvb pns21 n1, vvb p-acp po11 n1, cst dt n2 av vmb vvi av; (8) part (DIV2) 7 Page 6
55 let my Beloved come into his Garden, and eat his pleasant fruits. let my beloved come into his Garden, and eat his pleasant fruits. vvb po11 j-vvn vvi p-acp po31 n1, cc vvi po31 j n2. (8) part (DIV2) 7 Page 6
56 And therefore, by reason of connexion of this Chapter with the former Verse, we will first speake somwhat of it briefly, onely to make way for that which followes. And Therefore, by reason of connexion of this Chapter with the former Verse, we will First speak somewhat of it briefly, only to make Way for that which follows. cc av, p-acp n1 pp-f n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp dt j n1, pns12 vmb ord vvi av pp-f pn31 av-j, av-j pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp d r-crq vvz. (8) part (DIV2) 8 Page 6
57 The words containe 1. A turning of Christs speech to the winds to blow upon his Garden: The words contain 1. A turning of Christ speech to the winds to blow upon his Garden: dt n2 vvi crd dt n-vvg pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp dt n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1: (8) part (DIV2) 8 Page 6
58 with the End, why? That the Spices there of may flow out. 2. We have an invitation of Christ by the Church, to come into his Garden, with the End, To eat his pleasant fruits. with the End, why? That the Spices there of may flow out. 2. We have an invitation of christ by the Church, to come into his Garden, with the End, To eat his pleasant fruits. p-acp dt vvb, q-crq? cst dt n2 a-acp pp-f vmb vvi av. crd pns12 vhb dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1, p-acp dt vvb, pc-acp vvi po31 j n2. (8) part (DIV2) 8 Page 6
59 It may be a Question, whether this Command be the words of Christ, or, the desire of his Spouse. It may be a Question, whither this Command be the words of christ, or, the desire of his Spouse. pn31 vmb vbi dt n1, cs d vvb vbb dt n2 pp-f np1, cc, dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (8) part (DIV2) 9 Page 6
60 The words are spoken by Christ, because he cals it ( My Garden ) and the Church after, invites him to eat of (His) pleasant fruits, not of (Hers) yet the words may be likewise, an answer, to a former secret desire of the Church; whereof the order is this. The words Are spoken by christ, Because he calls it (My Garden) and the Church After, invites him to eat of (His) pleasant fruits, not of (Hers) yet the words may be likewise, an answer, to a former secret desire of the Church; whereof the order is this. dt n2 vbr vvn p-acp np1, c-acp pns31 vvz pn31 (po11 n1) cc dt n1 a-acp, vvz pno31 pc-acp vvi pp-f (po31) j n2, xx pp-f (png31) av dt n2 vmb vbi av, dt n1, p-acp dt j j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1; c-crq dt n1 vbz d. (8) part (DIV2) 9 Page 6
61 The Church being sensible of some deadnesse of Spirit; secretly desires some further quickening. Christ then answers those desires, by commanding the winds to blow upon her. The Church being sensible of Some deadness of Spirit; secretly Desires Some further quickening. christ then answers those Desires, by commanding the winds to blow upon her. dt n1 vbg j pp-f d n1 pp-f n1; av-jn vvz d jc j-vvg. np1 av vvz d n2, p-acp vvg dt n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31. (8) part (DIV2) 9 Page 6
62 For, ordinarily Christ first stirres up desires, and then, answers the desires of his owne Spirit, by further increase, as here. For, ordinarily christ First stirs up Desires, and then, answers the Desires of his own Spirit, by further increase, as Here. p-acp, av-j np1 ord n2 p-acp n2, cc av, vvz dt n2 pp-f po31 d n1, p-acp jc n1, c-acp av. (8) part (DIV2) 9 Page 7
63 Awake, thou North-wind, and come thou South, and blow upon my Garden, &c. Awake, thou Northwind, and come thou South, and blow upon my Garden, etc. j, pns21 n1, cc vvb pns21 n1, cc vvi p-acp po11 n1, av (8) part (DIV2) 9 Page 7
64 For the first Point named, we see here, that Christ sends forth his Spirit, with Command to all meanes, under the name of North and South wind, to further the fruitfulnesse of his Church. The wind is natures fanne, what winds are to the Garden, that the Spirit of Christ, in the use of meanes, is to the soule. For the First Point nam, we see Here, that christ sends forth his Spirit, with Command to all means, under the name of North and South wind, to further the fruitfulness of his Church. The wind is nature's fan, what winds Are to the Garden, that the Spirit of christ, in the use of means, is to the soul. p-acp dt ord n1 vvd, pns12 vvb av, cst np1 vvz av po31 n1, p-acp n1 p-acp d n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 n1, p-acp jc dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. dt n1 vbz ng1 n1, r-crq n2 vbr p-acp dt n1, cst dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, vbz p-acp dt n1. (8) part (DIV2) 10 Page 7
65 From Comparison fetcht from Christs commanding the winds; We may in generall observe, That, All Creatures stand in obedience to Christ, From Comparison fetched from Christ commanding the winds; We may in general observe, That, All Creatures stand in Obedience to christ, p-acp n1 vvn p-acp npg1 vvg dt n2; pns12 vmb p-acp n1 vvi, d, d n2 vvb p-acp n1 p-acp np1, (8) part (DIV2) 10 Page 7
66 as ready at a word, whensoever he speakes to them. They are all as it were asleepe untill he awakes them. as ready At a word, whensoever he speaks to them. They Are all as it were asleep until he awakes them. c-acp j p-acp dt n1, c-crq pns31 vvz p-acp pno32. pns32 vbr d c-acp pn31 vbdr j c-acp pns31 vvz pno32. (8) part (DIV2) 10 Page 7
67 He can call for the wind out of his treasures when he pleases, he holds them in his fist. He can call for the wind out of his treasures when he Pleases, he holds them in his fist. pns31 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 av pp-f po31 n2 c-crq pns31 vvz, pns31 vvz pno32 p-acp po31 n1. (8) part (DIV2) 10 Page 7
68 Which may comfort all those that are Christs, that they are under one that hath all creatures at his becke under him, to do them service, Which may Comfort all those that Are Christ, that they Are under one that hath all creatures At his beck under him, to do them service, r-crq vmb vvi d d cst vbr npg1, cst pns32 vbr p-acp pi cst vhz d n2 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp pno31, pc-acp vdi pno32 n1, (8) part (DIV2) 11 Page 7
69 and at his checke to do them no harme. and At his check to do them no harm. cc p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vdi pno32 dx n1. (8) part (DIV2) 11 Page 7
70 This drew the Disciples in admiration to say, What manner of man is this, Mat. 8. 27. that even the winds and the seas obey him? And cannot the same power still the winds and waves of the Churches and States, and cause a sodaine clame, This drew the Disciples in admiration to say, What manner of man is this, Mathew 8. 27. that even the winds and the Seas obey him? And cannot thee same power still the winds and waves of the Churches and States, and cause a sudden claim, np1 vvd dt n2 p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi, q-crq n1 pp-f n1 vbz d, np1 crd crd cst av dt n2 cc dt n2 vvb pno31? cc vmbx pno32 d n1 av dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n2 cc n2, cc n1 dt j n1, (8) part (DIV2) 11 Page 7
71 if (as the Disciples) we awake him with our Prayers. if (as the Disciples) we awake him with our Prayers. cs (c-acp dt n2) pns12 vvb pno31 p-acp po12 n2. (8) part (DIV2) 11 Page 7
72 Secondly, we see here, that Christ speakes to winds contrary one to another, both in regard of the coasts from whence they blow, and in their quality: Secondly, we see Here, that christ speaks to winds contrary one to Another, both in regard of the coasts from whence they blow, and in their quality: ord, pns12 vvb av, cst np1 vvz p-acp n2 vvi pi p-acp n-jn, d p-acp n1 pp-f dt n2 p-acp c-crq pns32 vvb, cc p-acp po32 n1: (8) part (DIV2) 12 Page 8
73 but both agree in this, that both are necessary for the Garden: where we see, That, The courses that Christ takes, Observation from the contrary blasts of winds. but both agree in this, that both Are necessary for the Garden: where we see, That, The courses that christ Takes, Observation from the contrary blasts of winds. cc-acp d vvb p-acp d, cst d vbr j p-acp dt n1: c-crq pns12 vvb, cst, dt n2 cst np1 vvz, n1 p-acp dt j-jn n2 pp-f n2. (8) part (DIV2) 12 Page 8
74 and the meanes that he uses with his Church, may seeme contrary, but by a wi•e ordering all agree in the wholsome issue. and the means that he uses with his Church, may seem contrary, but by a wi•e ordering all agree in the wholesome issue. cc dt n2 cst pns31 vvz p-acp po31 n1, vmb vvi j-jn, cc-acp p-acp dt n1 vvg d vvi p-acp dt j n1. (8) part (DIV2) 12 Page 8
75 A prosperous and an afflicted condition are contrary, a mild and a sharpe course may seeme to crosse one another. A prosperous and an afflicted condition Are contrary, a mild and a sharp course may seem to cross one Another. dt j cc dt j-vvn n1 vbr j-jn, dt j cc dt j n1 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi pi j-jn. (8) part (DIV2) 12 Page 8
76 Yet, sweetly they agree in this, that as the Church needeth both, so Christ uses both for the Churches good. Yet, sweetly they agree in this, that as the Church needs both, so christ uses both for the Churches good. av, av-j pns32 vvb p-acp d, cst p-acp dt n1 vvz d, av np1 vvz d p-acp dt n2 j. (8) part (DIV2) 12 Page 8
77 The North is a nipping wind, and the South a cherishing wind, therefore the Southwind is the welcomer and sweeter after the Northwind hath blowne. The North is a nipping wind, and the South a cherishing wind, Therefore the South wind is the welcomer and Sweeten After the Northwind hath blown. dt n1 vbz dt j-vvg n1, cc dt n1 dt vvg n1, av dt n1 vbz dt n1 cc jc p-acp dt n1 vhz vvn. (8) part (DIV2) 12 Page 8
78 But howsoever, all things are ours, Paul, Apollos, Cephas, things present and to come, life, death, &c. all things work together for good to us, being in Christ. But howsoever, all things Are ours, Paul, Apollos, Cephas, things present and to come, life, death, etc. all things work together for good to us, being in christ. cc-acp c-acp, d n2 vbr png12, np1, npg1, np1, n2 j cc pc-acp vvi, n1, n1, av d n2 vvi av p-acp j p-acp pno12, vbg p-acp np1. (8) part (DIV2) 12 Page 8
79 Hence it is that the manifold wisdome of Chirst maketh use of such variety of conditions, and hence it is that the Spirit of Christ is mild in some mens Ministeries, and sharpe in others. Hence it is that the manifold Wisdom of Christ makes use of such variety of conditions, and hence it is that the Spirit of christ is mild in Some men's Ministeries, and sharp in Others. av pn31 vbz d dt j n1 pp-f n1 vvz n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f n2, cc av pn31 vbz d dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz j p-acp d ng2 n2, cc j p-acp n2-jn. (8) part (DIV2) 13 Page 8
80 Nay, in the very same Minister, as the state of the soule they have to deale with all requires. Nay, in the very same Minister, as the state of the soul they have to deal with all requires. uh-x, p-acp dt av d n1, c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pns32 vhb pc-acp vvi p-acp d vvz. (8) part (DIV2) 13 Page 8
81 Sometimes againe, the people of God need purging and sometimes refreshing, whereupon the Spirit of God caries it selfesutably to both conditions, Sometime again, the people of God need purging and sometime refreshing, whereupon the Spirit of God caries it selfesutably to both conditions, av av, dt n1 pp-f np1 vvb vvg cc av vvg, c-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz pn31 av-j p-acp d n2, (8) part (DIV2) 14 Page 8
82 and the Spirit in the godly themselves drawes good out of every condition, sure they are that all winds blow them good, and the Spirit in the godly themselves draws good out of every condition, sure they Are that all winds blow them good, cc dt n1 p-acp dt j px32 vvz j av pp-f d n1, av-j pns32 vbr d d n2 vvb pno32 j, (8) part (DIV2) 14 Page 8
83 and were it not for their good, no winds should blow upon them. and were it not for their good, no winds should blow upon them. cc vbdr pn31 xx p-acp po32 j, dx n2 vmd vvi p-acp pno32. (8) part (DIV2) 14 Page 9
84 But in regard that these times of ours, by long peace and plenty, grow cold, heavy, But in regard that these times of ours, by long peace and plenty, grow cold, heavy, p-acp p-acp n1 cst d n2 pp-f png12, p-acp j n1 cc n1, vvb j-jn, j, (8) part (DIV2) 14 Page 9
85 and secure, we need therefore all kinds of winds to blow upon us, and all little enough. and secure, we need Therefore all Kinds of winds to blow upon us, and all little enough. cc j, pns12 vvb av d n2 pp-f n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12, cc d j av-d. (8) part (DIV2) 14 Page 9
86 Time was when we were more quicke and lively, but now the heat of our spirits are abated; Time was when we were more quick and lively, but now the heat of our spirits Are abated; n1 vbds c-crq pns12 vbdr av-dc j cc j, cc-acp av dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 vbr vvn; (8) part (DIV2) 14 Page 9
87 we must therefore take heed of it, and quicken those things that are ready to die, or els in stead of the North and South-wind, God will send an East-wind that shall dri• up all, we must Therefore take heed of it, and quicken those things that Are ready to die, or Else in stead of the North and south wind, God will send an East wind that shall dri• up all, pns12 vmb av vvi n1 pp-f pn31, cc vvb d n2 cst vbr j pc-acp vvi, cc av p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1, np1 vmb vvi dt n1 cst vmb n1 p-acp d, (8) part (DIV2) 14 Page 9
88 as it is, Hos. 13. 15. as it is, Hos. 13. 15. c-acp pn31 vbz, np1 crd crd (8) part (DIV2) 14 Page 9
89 Againe, if Christ can raise or lay, bind up or let loose all kind of winds at his pleasure, Again, if christ can raise or lay, bind up or let lose all kind of winds At his pleasure, av, cs np1 vmb vvi cc vvi, vvb a-acp cc vvb vvi d n1 pp-f n2 p-acp po31 n1, (8) part (DIV2) 15 Page 9
90 then if meanes be wanting or fruitlesse; It is he that sayes to the clouds, drop not; then if means be wanting or fruitless; It is he that Says to the Clouds, drop not; cs cs n2 vbb vvg cc j; pn31 vbz pns31 cst vvz p-acp dt n2, vvb xx; (8) part (DIV2) 15 Page 9
91 and to the winds, blow not. Therefore, we must acknowledge him in want or plenty of meanes. and to the winds, blow not. Therefore, we must acknowledge him in want or plenty of means. cc p-acp dt n2, vvb xx. av, pns12 vmb vvi pno31 p-acp n1 cc n1 pp-f n2. (8) part (DIV2) 15 Page 9
92 The Spirit of Christ in the use of meanes is a free agent, sometimes blowes strongly, somtimes more mildly, somtimes not at all, no creature hath these winds in a bag at command, The Spirit of christ in the use of means is a free agent, sometime blows strongly, sometimes more mildly, sometimes not At all, no creature hath these winds in a bag At command, dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 vbz dt j n1, av vvz av-j, av av-dc av-j, av xx p-acp d, dx n1 vhz d n2 p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, (8) part (DIV2) 15 Page 9
93 and theresore it is wisdome to y•eld to the gales of the Spirit, though in some other things (as Salomon observes) it may hinder to observe the winds, yet here it is necessary and profitable to observe the winds of the Spirit. and Therefore it is Wisdom to y•eld to the gales of the Spirit, though in Some other things (as Solomon observes) it may hinder to observe the winds, yet Here it is necessary and profitable to observe the winds of the Spirit. cc av pn31 vbz n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cs p-acp d j-jn n2 (c-acp np1 vvz) pn31 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi dt n2, av av pn31 vbz j cc j pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1. (8) part (DIV2) 15 Page 9
94 Now for the cleare understanding of what we are to speak of, let us first observe 1. Why the Spirit of God in the use of the meanes is compared to wind. Now for the clear understanding of what we Are to speak of, let us First observe 1. Why the Spirit of God in the use of the means is compared to wind. av p-acp dt j n1 pp-f r-crq pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi pp-f, vvb pno12 ord vvi crd q-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 vbz vvn p-acp n1. (8) part (DIV2) 16 Page 9
95 And then, 2. Why the Church is c•mpared to a Garden: which shall be handled in the proper place. And then, 2. Why the Church is c•mpared to a Garden: which shall be handled in the proper place. cc av, crd c-crq dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1: r-crq vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt j n1. (8) part (DIV2) 16 Page 9
96 But first for the wind. 1 The wind bloweth where it lis••th, as it is Iob. 3. 8. So the Spirit of God blowes freely, But First for the wind. 1 The wind blows where it lis••th, as it is Job 3. 8. So the Spirit of God blows freely, p-acp ord p-acp dt n1. vvd dt n1 vvz c-crq pn31 vvz, c-acp pn31 vbz zz crd crd av dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz av-j, (8) part (DIV2) 17 Page 10
97 and openeth the heart of some, and powreth grace plentifully in them. 2 The wind (especially the North-wind) hath a cleansing force; and Openeth the heart of Some, and poureth grace plentifully in them. 2 The wind (especially the Northwind) hath a cleansing force; cc vvz dt n1 pp-f d, cc vvz n1 av-j p-acp pno32. crd dt n1 (av-j dt n1) vhz dt vvg n1; (8) part (DIV2) 17 Page 10
98 so the Spirit of God purgeth our hearts from dead works to serve the living God; so the Spirit of God Purgeth our hearts from dead works to serve the living God; av dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz po12 n2 p-acp j n2 pc-acp vvi dt j-vvg n1; (8) part (DIV2) 17 Page 10
99 making us partakers of the divine nature, 2 Pet. 1. 3 The wind disperseth and Scattereth clouds, making us partakers of the divine nature, 2 Pet. 1. 3 The wind disperses and Scattereth Clouds, vvg pno12 n2 pp-f dt j-jn n1, crd np1 crd crd dt n1 vvz cc vvz n2, (8) part (DIV2) 17 Page 10
100 and makes a serenity in the ayre. and makes a serenity in the air. cc vvz dt n1 p-acp dt n1. (8) part (DIV2) 17 Page 10
101 So doth the Spirit disperse such clouds as corruption and Satan raise up in the soule, that we may clearely see the face of God in Iesus Christ. 4 The wind hath a cooling and a tempering quality, So does the Spirit disperse such Clouds as corruption and Satan raise up in the soul, that we may clearly see the face of God in Iesus christ. 4 The wind hath a cooling and a tempering quality, av vdz dt n1 vvb d n2 c-acp n1 cc np1 vvb a-acp p-acp dt n1, cst pns12 vmb av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1 np1. crd dt n1 vhz dt j-vvg cc dt vvg n1, (8) part (DIV2) 17 Page 10
102 and tempers the distemper of nature: and tempers the distemper of nature: cc n2 dt n1 pp-f n1: (8) part (DIV2) 17 Page 10
103 as in some hot countries there be yearely Anniversarie winds which blow at certaine times in Summer, tempering the heat. as in Some hight countries there be yearly Anniversary winds which blow At certain times in Summer, tempering the heat. a-acp p-acp d j n2 pc-acp vbi j n1 n2 r-crq vvb p-acp j n2 p-acp n1, vvg dt n1. (8) part (DIV2) 17 Page 10
104 So the Spirit of God allayeth the unnaturall heats of the soule in fierie Tentations, So the Spirit of God allayeth the unnatural heats of the soul in fiery Tentations, np1 dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp j n2, (8) part (DIV2) 17 Page 10
105 and bringeth it into a good temper. 5 The wind being subtill searcheth into every corner and •ranie. and brings it into a good temper. 5 The wind being subtle Searches into every corner and •ranie. cc vvz pn31 p-acp dt j n1. crd dt n1 vbg j vvz p-acp d n1 cc n1. (8) part (DIV2) 17 Page 10
106 So the Spirit likewise is of a searching nature, and discerneth betwixt the joynts and the marrow, betwixt the flesh and the Spirit, &c. searching those hidden corruptions, that nature could never have found out. 6 The wind hath a cherishing and a fructifying force. So the Spirit likewise is of a searching nature, and discerneth betwixt the Joints and the marrow, betwixt the Flesh and the Spirit, etc. searching those hidden corruptions, that nature could never have found out. 6 The wind hath a cherishing and a fructifying force. av dt n1 av vbz pp-f dt j-vvg n1, cc vvz p-acp dt n2 cc dt n1, p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1, av vvg d j-vvn n2, cst n1 vmd av-x vhi vvn av. crd dt n1 vhz dt n-vvg cc dt j-vvg n1. (8) part (DIV2) 17 Page 10
107 So the Spirit is a quickening and a cherishing Spirit, and maketh the heart which is as a barren wildernesse, to be fruitfull. 7 The wind hath a conveying power of sweet smells in the ayre, to carry them from one to another. So the Spirit is a quickening and a cherishing Spirit, and makes the heart which is as a barren Wilderness, to be fruitful. 7 The wind hath a conveying power of sweet smells in the air, to carry them from one to Another. av dt n1 vbz dt j-vvg cc dt vvg n1, cc vv2 dt n1 r-crq vbz p-acp dt j n1, pc-acp vbi j. crd dt n1 vhz dt vvg n1 pp-f j n2 p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp pi p-acp n-jn. (8) part (DIV2) 17 Page 11
108 So the Spirit in the Word conveyeth the seeds of Grace and comfort from one to another, it drawes out what sweetnesse is in the spirits of men, So the Spirit in the Word conveyeth the seeds of Grace and Comfort from one to Another, it draws out what sweetness is in the spirits of men, av dt n1 p-acp dt n1 vvz dt n2 pp-f n1 cc vvi p-acp pi p-acp n-jn, pn31 vvz av r-crq n1 vbz p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, (8) part (DIV2) 17 Page 11
109 and makes them fragrant and delightfull to others. 8 The wind againe beares downe all before it, beats downe houses, and makes them fragrant and delightful to Others. 8 The wind again bears down all before it, beats down houses, cc vvz pno32 j cc j p-acp n2-jn. crd dt n1 av vvz a-acp d c-acp pn31, vvz a-acp n2, (8) part (DIV2) 17 Page 11
110 and trees like the Cedars in Lebanon, turnes them up by the roots, and layes all flat. and trees like the Cedars in Lebanon, turns them up by the roots, and lays all flat. cc n2 av-j dt n2 p-acp np1, vvz pno32 a-acp p-acp dt n2, cc vvz d j. (8) part (DIV2) 17 Page 11
111 So the Spirit is mighty in operation, there is no standing before it: So the Spirit is mighty in operation, there is no standing before it: np1 dt n1 vbz j p-acp n1, pc-acp vbz dx vvg p-acp pn31: (8) part (DIV2) 17 Page 11
112 It brings down mountaines, and every high thing that exalts it selfe, and layes them levell: It brings down Mountains, and every high thing that exalts it self, and lays them level: pn31 vvz a-acp n2, cc d j n1 cst vvz pn31 n1, cc vvz pno32 vvi: (8) part (DIV2) 17 Page 11
113 nay, the Roman and those other mighty Empires could not stand before it. nay, the Roman and those other mighty Empires could not stand before it. uh-x, dt np1 cc d j-jn j n2 vmd xx vvi p-acp pn31. (8) part (DIV2) 17 Page 11
114 For these respects and the like the blowing of the Spirit is compared to wind. For which end Christ here commands the winds to Blow upon his Garden. For these respects and the like the blowing of the Spirit is compared to wind. For which end christ Here commands the winds to Blow upon his Garden. p-acp d n2 cc dt j dt vvg pp-f dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp n1. p-acp r-crq n1 np1 av vvz dt n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1. (8) part (DIV2) 18 Page 11
115 [ To blow, &c. ] See here the order, linking and concatination of things one under another, to the prospering of a poore flower or plant in a Garden; not onely soyle is needfull, [ To blow, etc. ] See Here the order, linking and concatenation of things one under Another, to the prospering of a poor flower or plant in a Garden; not only soil is needful, [ pc-acp vvi, av ] n1 av dt n1, j-vvg cc n1 pp-f n2 crd p-acp n-jn, p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt j n1 cc vvi p-acp dt n1; xx av-j n1 vbz j, (8) part (DIV2) 19 Page 11
116 but ayre and wind also, and the influence of Heaven: but air and wind also, and the influence of Heaven: cc-acp n1 cc n1 av, cc dt n1 pp-f n1: (8) part (DIV2) 19 Page 11
117 and God commanding all, as here, the winds to Blow upon his Garden. To this end as a wonderfull mercy to his people, it is said Hos. 2. 22. And it shall come to passe in that day, I will heare saith the Lord, I will heare the Heavens, and God commanding all, as Here, the winds to Blow upon his Garden. To this end as a wonderful mercy to his people, it is said Hos. 2. 22. And it shall come to pass in that day, I will hear Says the Lord, I will hear the Heavens, cc np1 vvg d, c-acp av, dt n2 p-acp vvb p-acp po31 n1. p-acp d n1 p-acp dt j n1 p-acp po31 n1, pn31 vbz vvn np1 crd crd cc pn31 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1, pns11 vmb vvi vvz dt n1, pns11 vmb vvi dt n2, (8) part (DIV2) 19 Page 11
118 and they shall heare the earth, and the earth shall heare the corne, the wine, and the oyle; and they shall heare Iezreel. and they shall hear the earth, and the earth shall hear the corn, the wine, and the oil; and they shall hear Jezreel. cc pns32 vmb vvi dt n1, cc dt n1 vmb vvi dt n1, dt n1, cc dt n1; cc pns32 vmb vvi np1. (8) part (DIV2) 19 Page 11
119 As the Creatures are from God, so the order and dependance of creatures one from another: As the Creatures Are from God, so the order and dependence of creatures one from Another: p-acp dt n2 vbr p-acp np1, av dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n2 crd p-acp n-jn: (8) part (DIV2) 19 Page 12
120 to teach us, not onely what to pray for, but also what to pray fitly for. to teach us, not only what to pray for, but also what to pray fitly for. pc-acp vvi pno12, xx av-j q-crq pc-acp vvi p-acp, cc-acp av r-crq pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp. (8) part (DIV2) 19 Page 12
121 Not onely to pray for the deaw of heaven, but also for seasonable and cherishing winds. Not only to pray for the dew of heaven, but also for seasonable and cherishing winds. xx av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc-acp av c-acp j cc vvg n2. (8) part (DIV2) 19 Page 12
122 It is not the soyle, but the season that makes fruitfull; and that from seasonable winds and influences. It is not the soil, but the season that makes fruitful; and that from seasonable winds and influences. pn31 vbz xx dt n1, p-acp dt n1 cst vvz j; cc cst p-acp j n2 cc n2. (8) part (DIV2) 19 Page 12
123 So, In spirituall things there is a Chaine of Causes and Effects; Prayer comes from Faith, Rom. 10. 14. Faith from the Hearing of the Word, Hearing from a Preacher; by whom God by his Spirit blowes upon the heart: So, In spiritual things there is a Chain of Causes and Effects; Prayer comes from Faith, Rom. 10. 14. Faith from the Hearing of the Word, Hearing from a Preacher; by whom God by his Spirit blows upon the heart: np1, p-acp j n2 pc-acp vbz dt vvb pp-f n2 cc n2; n1 vvz p-acp n1, np1 crd crd n1 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1, vvg p-acp dt n1; p-acp ro-crq np1 p-acp po31 n1 vvz p-acp dt n1: (8) part (DIV2) 19 Page 12
124 and a Preacher from Gods sending. If the God of Nature should but hinder and take away one linke of natures chaine, the whole frame would be disturbed. and a Preacher from God's sending. If the God of Nature should but hinder and take away one link of nature's chain, the Whole frame would be disturbed. cc dt n1 p-acp n2 vvg. cs dt n1 pp-f n1 vmd cc-acp vvi cc vvi av crd n1 pp-f ng1 n1, dt j-jn n1 vmd vbi vvn. (8) part (DIV2) 19 Page 12
125 Well, That which Christ commands here, is for the winds to Blow upon his Garden. And we need blowing, our spirits will be becalmed els, and stand at a stay, Well, That which christ commands Here, is for the winds to Blow upon his Garden. And we need blowing, our spirits will be becalmed Else, and stand At a stay, uh-av, cst r-crq np1 vvz av, vbz p-acp dt n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1. cc pns12 vvb vvg, po12 n2 vmb vbi vvn av, cc vvb p-acp dt n1, (8) part (DIV2) 19 Page 12
126 and Satan will be sure by himselfe and such as are his bellowes, to blow up the seeds of sinfull lusts in us. and Satan will be sure by himself and such as Are his bellows, to blow up the seeds of sinful Lustiest in us. cc np1 vmb vbi j p-acp px31 cc d c-acp vbr po31 n2, pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n2 pp-f j n2 p-acp pno12. (8) part (DIV2) 20 Page 12
127 For, there are two spirits in the Church, the one alwayes blowing against the other. For, there Are two spirits in the Church, the one always blowing against the other. p-acp, pc-acp vbr crd n2 p-acp dt n1, dt crd av vvg p-acp dt n-jn. (8) part (DIV2) 20 Page 12
128 Therefore, the best had need to be stirred up, otherwise with Moses, their hands will be ready to fall down, and abate in their affection. Therefore, the best had need to be stirred up, otherwise with Moses, their hands will be ready to fallen down, and abate in their affection. av, dt js vhn n1 pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp, av p-acp np1, po32 n2 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi a-acp, cc vvi p-acp po32 n1. (8) part (DIV2) 20 Page 12
129 Therefore we need Blowing, 1. In regard of our naturall inhability. 2. In regard of our dulnesse and heavines cleaving to nature occasionally. 3. In regard of contrary winds from without, Sathan hath his bellows filled with his spirit, hinders the work of grace all they can, Therefore we need Blowing, 1. In regard of our natural inhability. 2. In regard of our dulness and heaviness cleaving to nature occasionally. 3. In regard of contrary winds from without, Sathan hath his bellows filled with his Spirit, hinders the work of grace all they can, av pns12 vvb vvg, crd p-acp n1 pp-f po12 j n1. crd p-acp n1 pp-f po12 n1 cc n1 vvg p-acp n1 av-j. crd p-acp n1 pp-f j-jn n2 p-acp a-acp, np1 vhz po31 n2 vvn p-acp po31 n1, vvz dt n1 pp-f n1 av-d pns32 vmb, (8) part (DIV2) 20 Page 13
130 so that we need not onely Christs blowing, but also his stopping other contrary winds, that they blow not, Rev. 7. 1. 4. In regard of the estate and condition of the new convenant, wherein all beginning, growth, so that we need not only Christ blowing, but also his stopping other contrary winds, that they blow not, Rev. 7. 1. 4. In regard of the estate and condition of the new Covenant, wherein all beginning, growth, av cst pns12 vvb xx av-j npg1 vvg, p-acp av po31 vvg j-jn j-jn n2, cst pns32 vvb xx, n1 crd crd crd p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1, c-crq d n1, n1, (8) part (DIV2) 20 Page 13
131 and ending, is from Grace, and nothing but Grace. 5. Because old Grace, without a fresh supply, will not hold against new crosses and tentations. and ending, is from Grace, and nothing but Grace. 5. Because old Grace, without a fresh supply, will not hold against new Crosses and tentations. cc vvg, vbz p-acp n1, cc pix cc-acp n1. crd p-acp j n1, p-acp dt j n1, vmb xx vvi p-acp j n2 cc n2. (8) part (DIV2) 20 Page 13
132 Therefore when Christ drawes let us run after him, when he blowes, let us open unto him, It may be the last blast that ever we shall have from him. Therefore when christ draws let us run After him, when he blows, let us open unto him, It may be the last blast that ever we shall have from him. av c-crq np1 vvz vvi pno12 vvi p-acp pno31, c-crq pns31 n2, vvb pno12 vvi p-acp pno31, pn31 vmb vbi dt ord n1 cst av pns12 vmb vhi p-acp pno31. (8) part (DIV2) 21 Page 13
133 And let us set upon Duties with this Incouragement, that Christ will blow upon us, not onely to prevent us, And let us Set upon Duties with this Encouragement, that christ will blow upon us, not only to prevent us, cc vvb pno12 vvi p-acp n2 p-acp d n1, cst np1 vmb vvi p-acp pno12, xx av-j pc-acp vvi pno12, (8) part (DIV2) 21 Page 13
134 but also to maintaine his owne Graces in us. but also to maintain his own Graces in us. cc-acp av pc-acp vvi po31 d n2 p-acp pno12. (8) part (DIV2) 21 Page 13
135 But O! where is this stirring up of our selves, and one another upon these grounds? But OH! where is this stirring up of our selves, and one Another upon these grounds? p-acp uh q-crq vbz d vvg a-acp pp-f po12 n2, cc pi j-jn p-acp d n2? (8) part (DIV2) 21 Page 13
136 But, Why is the Church compared to a Garden? Christ herein takes all manner of termes to expresse himselfe and the state of the Church, as it is to him, to shew us that wheresoever we are, we may have occasion of heavenly thoughts, to raise up our thoughts to higher matters. But, Why is the Church compared to a Garden? christ herein Takes all manner of terms to express himself and the state of the Church, as it is to him, to show us that wheresoever we Are, we may have occasion of heavenly thoughts, to raise up our thoughts to higher matters. p-acp, q-crq vbz dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1? np1 av vvz d n1 pp-f n2 pc-acp vvi px31 cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp pn31 vbz p-acp pno31, pc-acp vvi pno12 d q-crq pns12 vbr, pns12 vmb vhi n1 pp-f j n2, pc-acp vvi a-acp po12 n2 p-acp jc n2. (8) part (DIV2) 22 Page 13
137 His Church is his Temple, when we are in the Temple, it is a field when we are there; His Church is his Temple, when we Are in the Temple, it is a field when we Are there; po31 n1 vbz po31 n1, c-crq pns12 vbr p-acp dt n1, pn31 vbz dt n1 c-crq pns12 vbr a-acp; (8) part (DIV2) 22 Page 13
138 A Garden, if we walke in a Garden: It is also a Spouse and a Sister; &c. But more particularly the Church is resembled to a Garden, A Garden, if we walk in a Garden: It is also a Spouse and a Sister; etc. But more particularly the Church is resembled to a Garden, dt n1, cs pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1: pn31 vbz av dt n1 cc dt n1; av cc-acp av-dc av-j dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1, (8) part (DIV2) 22 Page 13
139 1. Because a Garden is taken out of the common wast ground, to be appropriated to a more particular use; 1. Because a Garden is taken out of the Common waste ground, to be appropriated to a more particular use; crd p-acp dt n1 vbz vvn av pp-f dt j n1 n1, pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt av-dc j n1; (8) part (DIV2) 23 Page 13
140 so the Church of Christ is taken out of the wildernesse of this wast world, to a particular use. so the Church of christ is taken out of the Wilderness of this wast world, to a particular use. av dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn av pp-f dt n1 pp-f d j n1, p-acp dt j n1. (8) part (DIV2) 23 Page 14
141 It is in respect of the rest, as Goshen to Egypt, wherein light was, when all else was in darknesse. It is in respect of the rest, as Goshen to Egypt, wherein Light was, when all Else was in darkness. pn31 vbz p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1, c-acp np1 p-acp np1, c-crq n1 vbds, c-crq d av vbds p-acp n1. (8) part (DIV2) 23 Page 14
142 And indeed wherein doth the Church differ from other grounds, but that Christ hath taken it in? It is the same soyle as other grounds are; And indeed wherein does the Church differ from other grounds, but that christ hath taken it in? It is the same soil as other grounds Are; cc av q-crq vdz dt n1 vvb p-acp j-jn n2, cc-acp cst np1 vhz vvn pn31 p-acp? pn31 vbz dt d n1 c-acp j-jn n2 vbr; (8) part (DIV2) 23 Page 14
143 but, he dresseth and fits it to beare spices and herbes. but, he dresseth and fits it to bear spices and herbs. cc-acp, pns31 vvz cc vvz pn31 pc-acp vvi n2 cc n2. (8) part (DIV2) 23 Page 14
144 2. In a garden nothing comes up naturally of it selfe, but as it is planted and set; 2. In a garden nothing comes up naturally of it self, but as it is planted and Set; crd p-acp dt n1 pix vvz a-acp av-j pp-f pn31 n1, p-acp c-acp pn31 vbz vvn cc vvn; (8) part (DIV2) 24 Page 14
145 so nothing is good in the heart, but as it is planted and set by the heavenly Husbandman. so nothing is good in the heart, but as it is planted and Set by the heavenly Husbandman. av pix vbz j p-acp dt n1, cc-acp c-acp pn31 vbz vvn cc vvn p-acp dt j n1. (8) part (DIV2) 24 Page 14
146 We need not sow the wildernes, for the seeds of weeds prosper naturally, the earth is a mother to weeds, but a stepmother to herbs. We need not sow the Wilderness, for the seeds of weeds prosper naturally, the earth is a mother to weeds, but a stepmother to herbs. pns12 vvb xx vvi dt n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 vvb av-j, dt n1 vbz dt n1 p-acp n2, cc-acp dt n1 p-acp n2. (8) part (DIV2) 24 Page 14
147 So weeds & passions grow too rank naturally, but nothing growes in the Church of it self, So weeds & passion grow too rank naturally, but nothing grows in the Church of it self, av n2 cc n2 vvb av j av-j, cc-acp pix vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31 n1, (8) part (DIV2) 24 Page 14
148 but as it is set by the hand of Christ, who is the Author, Dresser, and Pruner of this Garden. but as it is Set by the hand of christ, who is the Author, Dresser, and Pruner of this Garden. cc-acp c-acp pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vbz dt n1, n1, cc n1 pp-f d n1. (8) part (DIV2) 24 Page 14
149 Againe, In a Garden nothing uses to be planted but what is usefull and delightfull, so there is no grace in the heart of a Christian, Again, In a Garden nothing uses to be planted but what is useful and delightful, so there is no grace in the heart of a Christian, av, p-acp dt n1 pix vvz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp r-crq vbz j cc j, av pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt njp, (8) part (DIV2) 25 Page 14
150 but it usefull (as occasion serves) both to God and man. Further, In a garden there are variety of flowers and spices; especially in those hot Countries; but it useful (as occasion serves) both to God and man. Further, In a garden there Are variety of flowers and spices; especially in those hight Countries; cc-acp pn31 j (c-acp n1 vvz) d p-acp np1 cc n1. jc, p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vbr n1 pp-f n2 cc n2; av-j p-acp d j n2; (8) part (DIV2) 25 Page 14
151 so in a Christian, there is somewhat of every grace: so in a Christian, there is somewhat of every grace: av p-acp dt njp, pc-acp vbz av pp-f d n1: (8) part (DIV2) 26 Page 14
152 as some cannot heare of a curious flower, but they will have it in their Garden, so a Christicannot heare of any Grace; as Some cannot hear of a curious flower, but they will have it in their Garden, so a Christicannot hear of any Grace; c-acp d vmbx vvi pp-f dt j n1, cc-acp pns32 vmb vhi pn31 p-acp po32 n1, av dt vmbx vvi pp-f d n1; (8) part (DIV2) 26 Page 14
153 but he labours to obtaine it, they labour for graces for all seasons, and occasions. They have for Prosperity, temperance and sobriety; but he labours to obtain it, they labour for graces for all seasons, and occasions. They have for Prosperity, temperance and sobriety; p-acp pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi pn31, pns32 vvb p-acp n2 p-acp d n2, cc n2. pns32 vhb p-acp n1, n1 cc n1; (8) part (DIV2) 26 Page 14
154 for Adversity, patience and hope to sustaine them. for Adversity, patience and hope to sustain them. p-acp n1, n1 cc vvb pc-acp vvi pno32. (8) part (DIV2) 26 Page 14
155 For those that are above them, they have Respect and Obedience; and for those under them, sutable usage in all conditions of Christianity. For those that Are above them, they have Respect and obedience; and for those under them, suitable usage in all conditions of Christianity. p-acp d cst vbr p-acp pno32, pns32 vhb n1 cc n1; cc p-acp d p-acp pno32, j n1 p-acp d n2 pp-f np1. (8) part (DIV2) 26 Page 15
156 For the Spirit of God in them is a seminary of spirituall good things; For the Spirit of God in them is a seminary of spiritual good things; p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno32 vbz dt n1 pp-f j j n2; (8) part (DIV2) 26 Page 15
157 as in the corruption of nature, before the Spirit of God came to us, there was the seminary of all ill weeds in us, as in the corruption of nature, before the Spirit of God Come to us, there was the seminary of all ill weeds in us, c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp pno12, pc-acp vbds dt n1 pp-f d j-jn n2 p-acp pno12, (8) part (DIV2) 26 Page 15
158 so when there is a new quality and new principles put in us, there with comes the seeds of all graces. so when there is a new quality and new principles put in us, there with comes the seeds of all graces. av c-crq pc-acp vbz dt j n1 cc j n2 vvn p-acp pno12, pn31|vbz p-acp vvz dt n2 pp-f d n2. (8) part (DIV2) 26 Page 15
159 Againe, of all other Places, we most delight in our Gardens to walk there and take our pleasure, and take care thereof, Again, of all other Places, we most delight in our Gardens to walk there and take our pleasure, and take care thereof, av, pp-f d j-jn n2, pns12 ds n1 p-acp po12 n2 pc-acp vvi a-acp cc vvi po12 n1, cc vvb n1 av, (8) part (DIV2) 27 Page 15
160 for fencing, weeding, watering, and planting. for fencing, weeding, watering, and planting. p-acp vvg, n-vvg, vvg, cc vvg. (8) part (DIV2) 27 Page 15
161 So Christs chiefe care and delight is for his Church: he walks in the midst of the seven golden Candlestickes: and if he defend and protect States, it is that they may be a harbour to his Church. So Christ chief care and delight is for his Church: he walks in the midst of the seven golden Candlesticks: and if he defend and Pact States, it is that they may be a harbour to his Church. np1 npg1 j-jn n1 cc n1 vbz p-acp po31 n1: pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt crd j n2: cc cs pns31 vvb cc vvi n2, pn31 vbz d pns32 vmb vbi dt n1 p-acp po31 n1. (8) part (DIV2) 27 Page 15
162 And then againe, as in Gardens there had wont to have Fountaines and streames which run through their Gardens: as Paradise had foure streames which ran through it. And then again, as in Gardens there had wont to have Fountains and streams which run through their Gardens: as Paradise had foure streams which ran through it. cc av av, c-acp p-acp n2 a-acp vhd vvn pc-acp vhi n2 cc n2 r-crq vvb p-acp po32 n2: c-acp n1 vhd crd n2 r-crq vvd p-acp pn31. (8) part (DIV2) 28 Page 15
163 So the Church is Christs Paradise, and his Spirit is a spring in the midst of it, to refresh the soules of his upon all their faintings, So the Church is Christ Paradise, and his Spirit is a spring in the midst of it, to refresh the Souls of his upon all their faintings, np1 dt n1 vbz npg1 n1, cc po31 n1 vbz dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f png31 p-acp d po32 n2-vvg, (8) part (DIV2) 28 Page 15
164 and so the soule of a Christian becomes as a watered Garden. So also, Their Fountaines were sealed up; and so the soul of a Christian becomes as a watered Garden. So also, Their Fountains were sealed up; cc av dt n1 pp-f dt njp vvz p-acp dt vvd n1. av av, po32 n2 vbdr vvn a-acp; (8) part (DIV2) 28 Page 15
165 so the joyes of the Church and particular Christians, are as it were sealed up; so the Joys of the Church and particular Christians, Are as it were sealed up; av dt n2 pp-f dt n1 cc j np1, vbr p-acp pn31 vbdr vvn a-acp; (8) part (DIV2) 29 Page 15
166 A stranger (it is said) shall not meddle with this joy of the Church. A stranger (it is said) shall not meddle with this joy of the Church. dt jc (pn31 vbz vvn) vmb xx vvi p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1. (8) part (DIV2) 29 Page 15
167 Lastly, A garden stands alwayes in need of weeding and dressing; continuall labour and cost must be bestowed upon it; Lastly, A garden Stands always in need of weeding and dressing; continual labour and cost must be bestowed upon it; ord, dt n1 vvz av p-acp n1 pp-f n-vvg cc n-vvg; j n1 cc n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pn31; (8) part (DIV2) 30 Page 15
168 sometimes planting, pruning and weeding, &c. So in the Church and hearts of Christians, Christ hath alwayes somewhat to do, we would els soone be over-growne and turne wild: sometime planting, pruning and weeding, etc. So in the Church and hearts of Christians, christ hath always somewhat to do, we would Else soon be overgrown and turn wild: av vvg, vvg cc n-vvg, av av p-acp dt n1 cc n2 pp-f np1, np1 vhz av av pc-acp vdi, pns12 vmd av av vbi j cc vvi j: (8) part (DIV2) 30 Page 16
169 In all which, and the like respects, Christ calleth upon the winds to blow upon his Garden. In all which, and the like respects, christ calls upon the winds to blow upon his Garden. p-acp d r-crq, cc dt j n2, np1 vvz p-acp dt n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1. (8) part (DIV2) 30 Page 16
170 If then the Church be a severed portion, then, We should walke as men of a severed condition from the world, not as men of the world, If then the Church be a severed portion, then, We should walk as men of a severed condition from the world, not as men of the world, cs av dt n1 vbi dt j-vvn n1, av, pns12 vmd vvi p-acp n2 pp-f dt j-vvn n1 p-acp dt n1, xx p-acp n2 pp-f dt n1, (8) part (DIV2) 31 Page 16
171 but as Christians, to make good that we are so, by feeling the graces of Gods Spirit in some comfortable measure, that so Christ may have somthing in us, that he may delight to dwell with us, but as Christians, to make good that we Are so, by feeling the graces of God's Spirit in Some comfortable measure, that so christ may have something in us, that he may delight to dwell with us, cc-acp c-acp np1, pc-acp vvi j cst pns12 vbr av, p-acp vvg dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp d j n1, cst av np1 vmb vhi pi p-acp pno12, cst pns31 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12, (8) part (DIV2) 31 Page 16
172 so to be subject to his pruning and dressing. so to be Subject to his pruning and dressing. av pc-acp vbi j-jn p-acp po31 n-vvg cc vvg. (8) part (DIV2) 31 Page 16
173 For, It is so far from being an ill signe, that Christ is at cost with us, in following us with afflictions, that it is rather a sure signe of his love. For, It is so Far from being an ill Signen, that christ is At cost with us, in following us with afflictions, that it is rather a sure Signen of his love. p-acp, pn31 vbz av av-j p-acp vbg dt j-jn n1, cst np1 vbz p-acp n1 p-acp pno12, p-acp vvg pno12 p-acp n2, cst pn31 vbz av-c dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1. (8) part (DIV2) 31 Page 16
174 For, the care of this blessed Husbandman is to prune us so, as to make us fruitfull. For, the care of this blessed Husbandman is to prune us so, as to make us fruitful. p-acp, dt n1 pp-f d j-vvn n1 vbz pc-acp vvi pno12 av, c-acp pc-acp vvi pno12 j. (8) part (DIV2) 31 Page 16
175 Men care not for heath and wildernesse whereupon they bestow no cost. Men care not for heath and Wilderness whereupon they bestow no cost. np1 vvb xx p-acp n1 cc n1 c-crq pns32 vvb dx n1. (8) part (DIV2) 31 Page 16
176 So when God prunes us by crosses and afflictions, and sowes good seed in us, it is a signe, he meanes to dwell with us, and delight in us. So when God prunes us by Crosses and afflictions, and sows good seed in us, it is a Signen, he means to dwell with us, and delight in us. av c-crq np1 n2 pno12 p-acp n2 cc n2, cc n2 j n1 p-acp pno12, pn31 vbz dt n1, pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12, cc vvi p-acp pno12. (8) part (DIV2) 31 Page 16
177 And then also, we should not strive so much for common liberties of the world that common people delight in, And then also, we should not strive so much for Common Liberties of the world that Common people delight in, cc av av, pns12 vmd xx vvi av av-d c-acp j n2 pp-f dt n1 cst j n1 vvb p-acp, (8) part (DIV2) 32 Page 16
178 but for peculiar graces, that God may delight in us as his Garden. but for peculiar graces, that God may delight in us as his Garden. cc-acp p-acp j n2, cst np1 vmb vvi p-acp pno12 p-acp po31 n1. (8) part (DIV2) 32 Page 16
179 And then, let us learne hence, not to despise any nation or person, seeing God can take out of the wast wildernesse whom he will, And then, let us Learn hence, not to despise any Nation or person, seeing God can take out of the wast Wilderness whom he will, cc av, vvb pno12 vvi av, xx pc-acp vvi d n1 cc n1, vvg np1 vmb vvi av pp-f dt j n1 r-crq pns31 vmb, (8) part (DIV2) 33 Page 16
180 and make the Desart an Eden. and make the Desert an Eden. cc vvi dt n1 dt np1. (8) part (DIV2) 33 Page 16
181 Againe, let us blesse God for our selves, that our lot hath fallen into such a pleasant place, to be planted in the Church the place of Gods delight. Again, let us bless God for our selves, that our lot hath fallen into such a pleasant place, to be planted in the Church the place of God's delight. av, vvb pno12 vvi np1 p-acp po12 n2, cst po12 n1 vhz vvn p-acp d dt j n1, pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1. (8) part (DIV2) 34 Page 17
182 And this also should move us, to be fruitfull, for men will indure a fruitlesse tree in the wast wildernesse, And this also should move us, to be fruitful, for men will endure a fruitless tree in the waste Wilderness, cc d av vmd vvi pno12, pc-acp vbi j, p-acp n2 vmb vvi dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 n1, (8) part (DIV2) 35 Page 17
183 but in their garden who will indure it? Dignity should mind us of duty. but in their garden who will endure it? Dignity should mind us of duty. cc-acp p-acp po32 n1 r-crq vmb vvi pn31? n1 vmd vvi pno12 pp-f n1. (8) part (DIV2) 35 Page 17
184 It is strange to be fruitlesse and barren in this place that we live in, being watered with the deaw of Heaven, under the sweet influence of the meanes. It is strange to be fruitless and barren in this place that we live in, being watered with the dew of Heaven, under the sweet influence of the means. pn31 vbz j pc-acp vbi j cc j p-acp d n1 cst pns12 vvb p-acp, vbg vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n2. (8) part (DIV2) 35 Page 17
185 This fruitlesse estate being often watered from heaven, how fearefully is it threatned by the Holy Ghost? that it is neare unto cursing and burning. This fruitless estate being often watered from heaven, how fearfully is it threatened by the Holy Ghost? that it is near unto cursing and burning. d j n1 vbg av vvn p-acp n1, c-crq av-j vbz pn31 vvn p-acp dt j n1? cst pn31 vbz av-j p-acp vvg cc vvg. (8) part (DIV2) 35 Page 17
186 For in this case, visible Churches, if they prosper not, God will remove the hedge, and lay them wast, having a Garden elswhere. For in this case, visible Churches, if they prosper not, God will remove the hedge, and lay them wast, having a Garden elsewhere. c-acp p-acp d n1, j n2, cs pns32 vvb xx, np1 vmb vvi dt n1, cc vvd pno32 vvi, vhg dt n1 av. (8) part (DIV2) 35 Page 17
187 Sometimes Gods plants prosper better in Babylon, than in Iudea. Sometime God's plants prosper better in Babylon, than in Iudea. av npg1 n2 vvb av-jc p-acp np1, cs p-acp np1. (8) part (DIV2) 35 Page 17
188 It is to be feared God may complaine of us, as he doth of his people, Ier. 2. 21. I have planted thee a noble vine, It is to be feared God may complain of us, as he does of his people, Jeremiah 2. 21. I have planted thee a noble vine, pn31 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn np1 vmb vvi pp-f pno12, c-acp pns31 vdz pp-f po31 n1, np1 crd crd pns11 vhb vvn pno21 dt j n1, (8) part (DIV2) 35 Page 17
189 how art thou then come to be degenerated? If in this case we regard iniquity in our heart, the Lord will not regard the best thing that comes from us, how art thou then come to be degenerated? If in this case we regard iniquity in our heart, the Lord will not regard the best thing that comes from us, q-crq vb2r pns21 av vvi pc-acp vbi vvn? cs p-acp d n1 pns12 vvb n1 p-acp po12 n1, dt n1 vmb xx vvi dt js n1 cst vvz p-acp pno12, (8) part (DIV2) 35 Page 17
190 as our prayers, Heb. 12. 18. Heb. 13. We must then learne of himselfe, how and wherein to please him, obedience from a broken heart is the best sacrifice. as our Prayers, Hebrew 12. 18. Hebrew 13. We must then Learn of himself, how and wherein to please him, Obedience from a broken heart is the best sacrifice. c-acp po12 n2, np1 crd crd np1 crd pns12 vmb av vvi pp-f px31, c-crq cc c-crq pc-acp vvi pno31, n1 p-acp dt j-vvn n1 vbz dt js n1. (8) part (DIV2) 35 Page 17
191 Marke in Scriptures what he abhors, what he delights in: we use to say of our friends, would God I knew how to please them: Mark in Scriptures what he abhors, what he delights in: we use to say of our Friends, would God I knew how to please them: n1 p-acp n2 r-crq pns31 vvz, r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp: pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi pp-f po12 n2, vmd np1 pns11 vvd c-crq pc-acp vvi pno32: (8) part (DIV2) 35 Page 17
192 Christ teacheth us, that without faith it is impossible to please him. christ Teaches us, that without faith it is impossible to please him. np1 vvz pno12, cst p-acp n1 pn31 vbz j pc-acp vvi pno31. (8) part (DIV2) 35 Page 17
193 Let us then strive and labour to be fruitfull in our Places and Callings: for it is the greatest honour in this world, Let us then strive and labour to be fruitful in our Places and Callings: for it is the greatest honour in this world, vvb pno12 av vvi cc vvi pc-acp vbi j p-acp po12 n2 cc n2: p-acp pn31 vbz dt js n1 p-acp d n1, (8) part (DIV2) 35 Page 17
194 for God to dignifie us with such a condition, as to make us fruitfull. for God to dignify us with such a condition, as to make us fruitful. c-acp np1 pc-acp vvi pns12 p-acp d dt n1, p-acp pc-acp vvi pno12 j. (8) part (DIV2) 35 Page 18
195 We must not bring forth fruit to our selves, as GOD complaines of Ephraim. Honour, Riches, and the like, are but secondary things, arbitrary at Gods pleasure to cast in: We must not bring forth fruit to our selves, as GOD complains of Ephraim. Honour, Riches, and the like, Are but secondary things, arbitrary At God's pleasure to cast in: pns12 vmb xx vvi av n1 p-acp po12 n2, p-acp np1 vvz pp-f np1. n1, n2, cc dt j, vbr cc-acp j n2, j-jn p-acp ng1 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp: (8) part (DIV2) 35 Page 18
196 but, to have an active heart fruitfull from this ground, that God hath planted us for this purpose, that we may doe good to mankind, this is an excellent consideration not to pro•ane our calling. but, to have an active heart fruitful from this ground, that God hath planted us for this purpose, that we may do good to mankind, this is an excellent consideration not to pro•ane our calling. cc-acp, pc-acp vhi dt j n1 j p-acp d n1, cst np1 vhz vvn pno12 p-acp d n1, cst pns12 vmb vdi j p-acp n1, d vbz dt j n1 xx pc-acp vvi po12 n-vvg. (8) part (DIV2) 35 Page 18
197 The blessed man is said to be, a tree planted by the water side, that brings forth fruit in due season; The blessed man is said to be, a tree planted by the water side, that brings forth fruit in due season; dt j-vvn n1 vbz vvn pc-acp vbi, dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 n1, cst vvz av n1 p-acp j-jn n1; (8) part (DIV2) 35 Page 18
198 but it is not every fruit: but it is not every fruit: p-acp pn31 vbz xx d n1: (8) part (DIV2) 35 Page 18
199 not that fruit which Moses complaines of, Deut. 32. 32. The wine of Dragons, and the Gall of Alpes: not that fruit which Moses complains of, Deuteronomy 32. 32. The wine of Dragons, and the Gall of Alps: xx cst n1 r-crq np1 vvz pp-f, np1 crd crd dt n1 pp-f n2, cc dt n1 pp-f np1: (8) part (DIV2) 35 Page 18
200 but good fruit, as Iohn speakes: Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit, is hewen downe, and cast into the fire. but good fruit, as John speaks: Every tree that brings not forth good fruit, is hewn down, and cast into the fire. p-acp j n1, c-acp np1 vvz: d n1 cst vvz xx av j n1, vbz vvn a-acp, cc vvd p-acp dt n1. (8) part (DIV2) 35 Page 18
201 Lastly, in that the Church is called Christs Garden, this may strengthen our faith in Gods care and protection. Lastly, in that the Church is called Christ Garden, this may strengthen our faith in God's care and protection. ord, p-acp d dt n1 vbz vvn npg1 n1, d vmb vvi po12 n1 p-acp npg1 n1 cc n1. (8) part (DIV2) 36 Page 18
202 The Church may seeme to lie open to all incursions, but it hath an invisible hedge about it, a wall without it, and a well within it. The Church may seem to lie open to all incursions, but it hath an invisible hedge about it, a wall without it, and a well within it. dt n1 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi j p-acp d n2, cc-acp pn31 vhz dt j n1 p-acp pn31, dt n1 p-acp pn31, cc dt av p-acp pn31. (8) part (DIV2) 36 Page 18
203 God himselfe is a wall of fire about it, and his Spirit a well of living waters running through it to refresh and comfort it. God himself is a wall of fire about it, and his Spirit a well of living waters running through it to refresh and Comfort it. np1 px31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pn31, cc po31 n1 dt n1 pp-f j-vvg n2 vvg p-acp pn31 pc-acp vvi cc vvi pn31. (8) part (DIV2) 36 Page 18
204 As it was said of Canaan, so it may be said of the Church; The eye of the Lord is upon it all the yeare long, and he waters it continually. As it was said of Canaan, so it may be said of the Church; The eye of the Lord is upon it all the year long, and he waters it continually. p-acp pn31 vbds vvn pp-f np1, av pn31 vmb vbi vvn pp-f dt n1; dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz p-acp pn31 d dt n1 av-j, cc pns31 vvz pn31 av-j. (8) part (DIV2) 36 Page 18
205 From which especiall care of Gods over it, this is a good plea for us to God, I am thine, save me, I am a plant of thine owne setting, nothing is in me but what is thine, therefore cherish what is thine. From which especial care of God's over it, this is a good plea for us to God, I am thine, save me, I am a plant of thine own setting, nothing is in me but what is thine, Therefore cherish what is thine. p-acp r-crq j n1 pp-f n2 p-acp pn31, d vbz dt j n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp np1, pns11 vbm png21, vvb pno11, pns11 vbm dt n1 pp-f po21 d n-vvg, pix vbz p-acp pno11 p-acp r-crq vbz png21, av vvb r-crq vbz png21. (8) part (DIV2) 36 Page 18
206 So, for the whole Church the plea is good; So, for the Whole Church the plea is good; np1, p-acp dt j-jn n1 dt n1 vbz j; (8) part (DIV2) 36 Page 19
207 the Church is thine, fence it, water it, defend it, keep the wild bore out of it. the Church is thine, fence it, water it, defend it, keep the wild boar out of it. dt n1 vbz png21, vvb pn31, n1 pn31, vvb pn31, vvb dt j vvd av pp-f pn31. (8) part (DIV2) 36 Page 19
208 Therefore the enemies thereof shall one day know what it is to make a breach upon Gods vineyard. Therefore the enemies thereof shall one day know what it is to make a breach upon God's vineyard. av dt n2 av vmb crd n1 vvb r-crq pn31 vbz pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp ng1 n1. (8) part (DIV2) 36 Page 19
209 In the meane time, let us labour to keep our hearts as a Garden, that nothing that defileth may enter. In the mean time, let us labour to keep our hearts as a Garden, that nothing that Defileth may enter. p-acp dt j n1, vvb pno12 vvi pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp dt n1, cst pix cst vvz vmb vvi. (8) part (DIV2) 36 Page 19
210 In which respects the Church is compared to a Garden, upon which Christ commands the North and South-wind (all the meanes of Grace) to blow. In which respects the Church is compared to a Garden, upon which christ commands the North and south wind (all the means of Grace) to blow. p-acp r-crq vvz dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1, p-acp r-crq np1 vvz dt n1 cc n1 (d dt n2 pp-f n1) pc-acp vvi. (8) part (DIV2) 36 Page 19
211 But to what end must these winds blow upon the Garden? That the Spices thereof may flow out. But to what end must these winds blow upon the Garden? That the Spices thereof may flow out. cc-acp p-acp q-crq n1 vmb d n2 vvb p-acp dt n1? cst dt n2 av vmb vvi av. (8) part (DIV2) 37 Page 19
212 The End of this blowing is you see, That the Spices thereof may flow out; good things in us lie dead and bound up, unlesse the Spirit let them out. The End of this blowing is you see, That the Spices thereof may flow out; good things in us lie dead and bound up, unless the Spirit let them out. dt vvb pp-f d vvg vbz pn22 vvb, cst dt n2 av vmb vvi av; j n2 p-acp pno12 vvi j cc vvn a-acp, cs dt n1 vvb pno32 av. (8) part (DIV2) 39 Page 19
213 We ebb and flow, open and shut, as the Spirit blowes upon us; without blowing, no flowing. We ebb and flow, open and shut, as the Spirit blows upon us; without blowing, no flowing. pns12 vvb cc vvi, j cc vvi, c-acp dt n1 vvz p-acp pno12; p-acp vvg, av-dx vvg. (8) part (DIV2) 39 Page 19
214 There were gracious good things in the Church, but they wanted blowing up and further spreading, whence we may observe, That, There were gracious good things in the Church, but they wanted blowing up and further spreading, whence we may observe, That, a-acp vbdr j j n2 p-acp dt n1, p-acp pns32 vvd vvg a-acp cc av-j vvg, c-crq pns12 vmb vvi, cst, (8) part (DIV2) 39 Page 19
215 We need not onely grace to put life into us at the first, Observ. but likewise grace to quicken and draw forth that grace that we have. We need not only grace to put life into us At the First, Observation but likewise grace to quicken and draw forth that grace that we have. pns12 vvb xx av-j vvi pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp dt ord, np1 p-acp av vvb pc-acp vvi cc vvi av d n1 cst pns12 vhb. (8) part (DIV2) 40 Page 19
216 This is the difference betwixt mans blowing and the Spirits; This is the difference betwixt men blowing and the Spirits; d vbz dt n1 p-acp ng1 vvg cc dt n2; (8) part (DIV2) 40 Page 19
217 man when he blowes (if grace be not there before) spends all his labour upon a dead coale, which he cannot make take fire. man when he blows (if grace be not there before) spends all his labour upon a dead coal, which he cannot make take fire. n1 c-crq pns31 n2 (cs n1 vbb xx a-acp a-acp) vvz d po31 n1 p-acp dt j n1, r-crq pns31 vmbx vvi vvb n1. (8) part (DIV2) 40 Page 19
218 But the Spirit first kindles a holy fire, and then increases the flame. But the Spirit First kindles a holy fire, and then increases the flame. p-acp dt n1 ord vvz dt j n1, cc av vvz dt n1. (8) part (DIV2) 40 Page 19
219 Christ had in the use of meanes wrought on the Church before, and now further promoteth his owne worke. christ had in the use of means wrought on the Church before, and now further promoteth his own work. np1 vhd p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 vvn p-acp dt n1 a-acp, cc av av-j vvz po31 d n1. (8) part (DIV2) 40 Page 19
220 We must first take in, and then send out; first be cisternes to containe; and then, conduits to convey. We must First take in, and then send out; First be cisterns to contain; and then, conduits to convey. pns12 vmb ord vvi p-acp, cc av vvb av; ord vbi n2 pc-acp vvi; cc av, n2 pc-acp vvi. (8) part (DIV2) 40 Page 19
221 The wind first blowes, and then the Spices of the Church flow out; we are first sweet in our selves, and then sweet to others. The wind First blows, and then the Spices of the Church flow out; we Are First sweet in our selves, and then sweet to Others. dt n1 ord vvz, cc av dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vvb av; pns12 vbr ord j p-acp po12 n2, cc av j p-acp n2-jn. (8) part (DIV2) 40 Page 20
222 Whence we see further, That, It is not enough to be good in our selves, but our goodnesse must slow out: Whence we see further, That, It is not enough to be good in our selves, but our Goodness must slow out: q-crq pns12 vvb av-jc, cst, pn31 vbz xx av-d pc-acp vbi j p-acp po12 n2, cc-acp po12 n1 vmb vvi av: (8) part (DIV2) 41 Page 20
223 that is, grow more strong, usefull to continue and streame forth for the good of others. that is, grow more strong, useful to continue and stream forth for the good of Others. cst vbz, vvb av-dc j, j pc-acp vvi cc n1 av p-acp dt j pp-f n2-jn. (8) part (DIV2) 41 Page 20
224 We must labour to be (as was said of Iohn) burning and shining Christians: We must labour to be (as was said of John) burning and shining Christians: pns12 vmb vvi pc-acp vbi (c-acp vbds vvn pp-f np1) vvg cc vvg np1: (8) part (DIV2) 41 Page 20
225 for Christ is not like a boxe of oyntment shut up and not opened, but like that boxe of oyntment that Mary powred out, which perfumes all the whole house with the sweetnesse thereof. for christ is not like a box of ointment shut up and not opened, but like that box of ointment that Marry poured out, which perfumes all the Whole house with the sweetness thereof. p-acp np1 vbz xx av-j dt n1 pp-f n1 vvn a-acp cc xx vvn, cc-acp av-j cst n1 pp-f n1 cst vvi vvn av, r-crq vvz d dt j-jn n1 p-acp dt n1 av. (8) part (DIV2) 41 Page 20
226 For, the Spirit is herein like wind: it carries the sweet •avour of grace to others. For, the Spirit is herein like wind: it carries the sweet •avour of grace to Others. p-acp, dt n1 vbz av j vvi: pn31 vvz dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n2-jn. (8) part (DIV2) 41 Page 20
227 A Christian so soone as he finds any rooting in God, is of a spreading disposition, A Christian so soon as he finds any rooting in God, is of a spreading disposition, dt njp av av c-acp pns31 vvz d n-vvg p-acp np1, vbz pp-f dt j-vvg n1, (8) part (DIV2) 41 Page 20
228 and makes the places he lives in the better for him. The whole body is the better for every good member; and makes the places he lives in the better for him. The Whole body is the better for every good member; cc vvz dt n2 pns31 vvz p-acp dt jc p-acp pno31. dt j-jn n1 vbz dt jc p-acp d j n1; (8) part (DIV2) 41 Page 20
229 as we see in Onesimus. The meanest persons when they become good, are usefull and profitable; as we see in Onesimus. The Meanest Persons when they become good, Are useful and profitable; c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp np1. dt js n2 c-crq pns32 vvb j, vbr j cc j; (8) part (DIV2) 41 Page 20
230 of briers become flowers, the very naming of a good man casts a sweet favour as presenting some grace to the heart of the hearer. of briers become flowers, the very naming of a good man Cast a sweet favour as presenting Some grace to the heart of the hearer. pp-f n2 vvn n2, dt j n-vvg pp-f dt j n1 vvz dt j n1 p-acp vvg d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (8) part (DIV2) 41 Page 20
231 For, then we have what we have to purpose; For, then we have what we have to purpose; p-acp, av pns12 vhb r-crq pns12 vhb p-acp n1; (8) part (DIV2) 41 Page 20
232 when others have occasion to blesse God for us, for conveying comfort to them by us. when Others have occasion to bless God for us, for conveying Comfort to them by us. c-crq n2-jn vhb n1 pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp pno12, c-acp vvg n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp pno12. (8) part (DIV2) 41 Page 20
233 And for our furtherance herein, therefore, the winds are called upon to awake and blow upon Christs Garden, That the Spices thereof may flow out. And for our furtherance herein, Therefore, the winds Are called upon to awake and blow upon Christ Garden, That the Spices thereof may flow out. cc p-acp po12 n1 av, av, dt n2 vbr vvn p-acp p-acp j cc vvi p-acp npg1 n1, cst dt n2 av vmb vvi av. (8) part (DIV2) 41 Page 20
234 Hence we see also, That, Where once God begins, he goes on, and delights to add incouragement to incouragement, Observ. to maintaine new setters up in Religion: Hence we see also, That, Where once God begins, he Goes on, and delights to add encouragement to encouragement, Observation to maintain new setters up in Religion: av pns12 vvb av, cst, c-crq c-acp np1 vvz, pns31 vvz a-acp, cc n2 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp n1, np1 pc-acp vvi j n2 a-acp p-acp n1: (8) part (DIV2) 42 Page 21
235 and doth not onely give them a stocke of grace at the beginning, but also helpes them to trade; and does not only give them a stock of grace At the beginning, but also helps them to trade; cc vdz xx av-j vvi pno32 dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1, cc-acp av vvz pno32 p-acp n1; (8) part (DIV2) 42 Page 21
236 He is not onely Alpha, but Omega unto them: He is not only Alpha, but Omega unto them: pns31 vbz xx av-j np1, p-acp np1 p-acp pno32: (8) part (DIV2) 42 Page 21
237 The Beginning and the Ending. He doth not onely plant graces, but also watereth and cherisheth them; The Beginning and the Ending. He does not only plant graces, but also Waters and Cherishes them; dt vvg cc dt vvg. pns31 vdz xx av-j vvi n2, cc-acp av vvz cc vvz pno32; (8) part (DIV2) 42 Page 21
238 where the Spirit of Christs, it is an incouraging Spirit. where the Spirit of Christ, it is an encouraging Spirit. c-crq dt n1 pp-f npg1, pn31 vbz dt vvg n1. (8) part (DIV2) 42 Page 21
239 For, not onely it infuseth grace, but also stirres sit up, that we may be ready prepared for every good worke, otherwise, we cannot do that which we are able to do, the Spirit must bring all into exercise, els, the habits of grace will lie asleep; For, not only it infuseth grace, but also stirs fit up, that we may be ready prepared for every good work, otherwise, we cannot do that which we Are able to do, the Spirit must bring all into exercise, Else, the habits of grace will lie asleep; p-acp, xx av-j pn31 vvz n1, cc-acp av n2 vvb a-acp, cst pns12 vmb vbi av-j vvn p-acp d j n1, av, pns12 vmbx vdi d r-crq pns12 vbr j pc-acp vdi, dt n1 vmb vvi d p-acp n1, av, dt n2 pp-f n1 vmb vvi j; (8) part (DIV2) 42 Page 21
240 we need a present Spirit to do every good: not only the power to will, but the will it selfe: we need a present Spirit to do every good: not only the power to will, but the will it self: pns12 vvb dt j n1 pc-acp vdi d j: xx av-j dt n1 p-acp n1, cc-acp dt n1 pn31 n1: (8) part (DIV2) 42 Page 21
241 and not onely the will, but the deed is from the Spirit. and not only the will, but the deed is from the Spirit. cc xx av-j dt n1, cc-acp dt n1 vbz p-acp dt n1. (8) part (DIV2) 42 Page 21
242 Which should stirre us up to go to Christ, that he may stirre up his owne graces in us, that they may flow out. Which should stir us up to go to christ, that he may stir up his own graces in us, that they may flow out. r-crq vmd vvi pno12 a-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, cst pns31 vmb vvi a-acp po31 d n2 p-acp pno12, cst pns32 vmb vvi av. (8) part (DIV2) 42 Page 21
243 Let us labour then in our selves to be full of goodnesse, that so we may be fitted to do good to all: Let us labour then in our selves to be full of Goodness, that so we may be fitted to do good to all: vvb pno12 vvi av p-acp po12 n2 pc-acp vbi j pp-f n1, cst av pns12 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vdi j p-acp d: (8) part (DIV2) 43 Page 21
244 as God is good and does good to all, so must we strive to be as like him as may be. as God is good and does good to all, so must we strive to be as like him as may be. c-acp np1 vbz j cc vdz av-j p-acp d, av vmb pns12 vvi pc-acp vbi c-acp av-j pno31 c-acp vmb vbi. (8) part (DIV2) 43 Page 21
245 In which case for others sakes, we must pray, that God would make the winds to blow out f•lly upon us, That our spices may flow out for their good. In which case for Others sakes, we must pray, that God would make the winds to blow out f•lly upon us, That our spices may flow out for their good. p-acp r-crq n1 p-acp ng2-jn n2, pns12 vmb vvi, cst np1 vmd vvi dt n2 pc-acp vvi av av-j p-acp pno12, cst po12 n2 vmb vvi av p-acp po32 j. (8) part (DIV2) 43 Page 21
246 For a Christian in his right temper thinks, that he hath nothing good to purpose, but that which does good to others. For a Christian in his right temper thinks, that he hath nothing good to purpose, but that which does good to Others. p-acp dt njp p-acp po31 j-jn n1 vvz, cst pns31 vhz pix j p-acp n1, cc-acp cst r-crq vdz av-j p-acp n2-jn. (8) part (DIV2) 43 Page 21
247 Thus farre of Christs Command to the North and South-wind to awake and blow upon, his Garden, That the spices thereof may flow out. Thus Far of Christ Command to the North and south wind to awake and blow upon, his Garden, That the spices thereof may flow out. av av-j pp-f npg1 vvb p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp, po31 n1, cst dt n2 av vmb vvi av. (8) part (DIV2) 43 Page 21
248 In the next place we have 2. Christs Invitation by the Church to come into his Garden. In the next place we have 2. Christ Invitation by the Church to come into his Garden. p-acp dt ord n1 pns12 vhb crd npg1 n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1. (8) part (DIV2) 43 Page 21
249 With the End thereof, To eat his pleasant Fruits. With the End thereof, To eat his pleasant Fruits. p-acp dt vvb av, pc-acp vvi po31 j n2. (8) part (DIV2) 44 Page 22
250 Which words shew, The Churches further desire sire of Christs presence to delight in the graces of his owne Spirit in her. Which words show, The Churches further desire sire of Christ presence to delight in the graces of his own Spirit in her. r-crq n2 vvb, dt n2 av-jc vvi n1 pp-f npg1 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 d n1 p-acp pno31. (8) part (DIV2) 45 Page 22
251 She invites him to come and take delight in the Graces of his owne Spirit. She invites him to come and take delight in the Graces of his own Spirit. pns31 vvz pno31 pc-acp vvi cc vvi n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 d n1. (8) part (DIV2) 45 Page 22
252 And she cals him Beloved, because all her love is, or should be imparted and spent on Christ, who gave himselfe to a cursed death for her. And she calls him beloved, Because all her love is, or should be imparted and spent on christ, who gave himself to a cursed death for her. cc pns31 vvz pno31 vvn, c-acp d po31 n1 vbz, cc vmd vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp np1, r-crq vvd px31 p-acp dt j-vvn n1 p-acp pno31. (8) part (DIV2) 45 Page 22
253 Our love should run in strength no oterr way, therefore the Church cals Christ her Beloved. Christ was there before, Our love should run in strength no oterr Way, Therefore the Church calls christ her beloved. christ was there before, po12 n1 vmd vvi p-acp n1 dx vvb n1, av dt n1 vvz np1 po31 vvn. np1 vbds a-acp a-acp, (8) part (DIV2) 45 Page 22
254 but she desires a further presence of him; whence we may observe, That, but she Desires a further presence of him; whence we may observe, That, cc-acp pns31 vvz dt jc n1 pp-f pno31; c-crq pns12 vmb vvi, cst, (8) part (DIV2) 45 Page 22
255 Wheresoever grace is truely begun and stirred up, there is still a further desire of Christs presence, and approaching daily more and more neare to the soule, the Church thinkes him never neare enough to her, Wheresoever grace is truly begun and stirred up, there is still a further desire of Christ presence, and approaching daily more and more near to the soul, the Church thinks him never near enough to her, c-crq n1 vbz av-j vvn cc vvd a-acp, pc-acp vbz av dt jc n1 pp-f npg1 n1, cc vvg av-j av-dc cc av-dc av-j p-acp dt n1, dt n1 vvz pno31 av av-j av-d p-acp pno31, (8) part (DIV2) 46 Page 22
256 untill shee bee in heaven with him. until she be in heaven with him. c-acp pns31 vbb p-acp n1 p-acp pno31. (8) part (DIV2) 46 Page 22
257 The true Spouse and the Bride alwayes (unlesse in desertion and temptation) cryeth, Come Lord Iesus, Rev. 22. 17 Come quickly. The true Spouse and the Bride always (unless in desertion and temptation) Cries, Come Lord Iesus, Rev. 22. 17 Come quickly. dt j n1 cc dt n1 av (cs p-acp n1 cc n1) vvz, vvb n1 np1, n1 crd crd np1 av-j. (8) part (DIV2) 46 Page 22
258 Now these degrees of Christs approaches to the soul untill his Second Comming are that he may manifest himselfe more and more in defending, comforting and inabling his Church with Grace ▪ every further manifestation of his presence, is a further Comming. Now these Degrees of Christ Approaches to the soul until his Second Coming Are that he may manifest himself more and more in defending, comforting and enabling his Church with Grace ▪ every further manifestation of his presence, is a further Coming. av d n2 pp-f npg1 vvz p-acp dt n1 c-acp po31 ord vvg vbr d pns31 vmb vvi px31 av-dc cc av-dc p-acp vvg, vvg cc vvg po31 n1 p-acp n1 ▪ d jc n1 pp-f po31 n1, vbz dt av-jc vvg. (8) part (DIV2) 46 Page 22
259 But why is the Church thus earnest? But why is the Church thus earnest? cc-acp q-crq vbz dt n1 av j? (8) part (DIV2) 47 Page 22
260 First, because grace helps to see our need of Christ, and so helps us to prize him the more; First, Because grace helps to see our need of christ, and so helps us to prize him the more; ord, p-acp n1 vvz pc-acp vvi po12 n1 pp-f np1, cc av vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi pno31 dt av-dc; (8) part (DIV2) 48 Page 22
261 which high esteeme breeds an hungring earneste desire after him, and a desire of further likenesse and sutablenesse to him. which high esteem breeds an hungering earnest desire After him, and a desire of further likeness and suitableness to him. r-crq j n1 vvz dt j-vvg n1 vvb p-acp pno31, cc dt n1 pp-f jc n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31. (8) part (DIV2) 48 Page 23
262 Secondly, because the Church well knowes, that when Christ comes to the soule, he comes not alone, Secondly, Because the Church well knows, that when christ comes to the soul, he comes not alone, ord, c-acp dt n1 av vvz, cst c-crq np1 vvz p-acp dt n1, pns31 vvz xx av-j, (8) part (DIV2) 49 Page 23
263 but with his Spirit, and his Spirit with abundance of peace and comfort. but with his Spirit, and his Spirit with abundance of peace and Comfort. cc-acp p-acp po31 n1, cc po31 n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. (8) part (DIV2) 49 Page 23
264 This shee knowes what need she hath of his Presence, that without him there is no comfortable living. This she knows what need she hath of his Presence, that without him there is no comfortable living. d pns31 vvz r-crq n1 pns31 vhz pp-f po31 n1, cst p-acp pno31 pc-acp vbz dx j n-vvg. (8) part (DIV2) 49 Page 23
265 For, wheresoever he is, he makes the soule a kind of Heaven, and all conditions of life comfortable. For, wheresoever he is, he makes the soul a kind of Heaven, and all conditions of life comfortable. p-acp, c-crq pns31 vbz, pns31 vvz dt n1 dt n1 pp-f n1, cc d n2 pp-f n1 j. (8) part (DIV2) 49 Page 23
266 Hence we may see that those that do not desire the presence of Christ in his Ordinances, are (it is to be feared) such as the wind of the Holy Ghost never blew upon. Hence we may see that those that do not desire the presence of christ in his Ordinances, Are (it is to be feared) such as the wind of the Holy Ghost never blew upon. av pns12 vmb vvi cst d cst vdb xx vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n2, vbr (pn31 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn) d p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 av-x vvd p-acp. (8) part (DIV2) 50 Page 23
267 There are some of such a disposition, as they cannot indure the presence of Christ: such as Antichrist and his limms, whom the presence of Christ in his Ordinances blasts and consumes. There Are Some of such a disposition, as they cannot endure the presence of christ: such as Antichrist and his limbs, whom the presence of christ in his Ordinances blasts and consumes. pc-acp vbr d pp-f d dt n1, c-acp pns32 vmbx vvi dt n1 pp-f np1: d c-acp np1 cc po31 n2, ro-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n2 n2 cc vvz. (8) part (DIV2) 50 Page 23
268 Such are not onely profane and wordly persons, but proud hypocrites who glory in something of their owne, Such Are not only profane and wordly Persons, but proud Hypocrites who glory in something of their own, d vbr xx av-j vvi cc j n2, cc-acp j n2 r-crq n1 p-acp pi pp-f po32 d, (8) part (DIV2) 50 Page 23
269 and therefore their hearts rise against Christ and his Ordinances, as laying open and shaming their emptinesse and carnalnesse. and Therefore their hearts rise against christ and his Ordinances, as laying open and shaming their emptiness and carnalness. cc av po32 n2 vvi p-acp np1 cc po31 n2, c-acp vvg j cc vvg po32 n1 cc n1. (8) part (DIV2) 50 Page 23
270 The Spirit in the Spouse is alwayes saying to Christ, come. It hath never enough of him, he was now in a sort present; The Spirit in the Spouse is always saying to christ, come. It hath never enough of him, he was now in a sort present; dt n1 p-acp dt n1 vbz av vvg p-acp np1, vvb. pn31 vhz av av-d pp-f pno31, pns31 vbds av p-acp dt n1 j; (8) part (DIV2) 50 Page 23
271 But the Church (after it is once blowen upon ) is not satisfied without further presence. But the Church (After it is once blown upon) is not satisfied without further presence. cc-acp dt n1 (c-acp pn31 vbz c-acp vvn p-acp) vbz xx vvn p-acp jc n1. (8) part (DIV2) 50 Page 23
272 It is from the Spirit, that we desire more of the Spirit, and from the presence of Christ, that we desire a further Presence and Communion with Him. It is from the Spirit, that we desire more of the Spirit, and from the presence of christ, that we desire a further Presence and Communion with Him. pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1, cst pns12 vvb dc pp-f dt n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cst pns12 vvb dt jc n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31. (8) part (DIV2) 50 Page 23
273 Now The end and Reason why Christ is desired by the Church to come into his Garden, Is, To eat his pleasant fruits. Now The end and Reason why christ is desired by the Church to come into his Garden, Is, To eat his pleasant fruits. av dt n1 cc n1 c-crq np1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1, vbz, pc-acp vvi po31 j n2. (8) part (DIV2) 50 Page 24
274 ] that is, to give him contentment. ] that is, to give him contentment. ] cst vbz, pc-acp vvi pno31 n1. (8) part (DIV2) 51 Page 24
275 And is it not fit that Christ should eat fruit of his owne vine, have comfort of his owne Garden, to tast of his owne fruits? The onely delight Christ hath in the world, is in his Garden: and that he might take the more delight in it, he makes it fruitfull, And is it not fit that christ should eat fruit of his own vine, have Comfort of his own Garden, to taste of his own fruits? The only delight christ hath in the world, is in his Garden: and that he might take the more delight in it, he makes it fruitful, cc vbz pn31 xx j cst np1 vmd vvi n1 pp-f po31 d n1, vhb n1 pp-f po31 d n1, pc-acp vvi pp-f po31 d n2? dt j n1 np1 vhz p-acp dt n1, vbz p-acp po31 n1: cc cst pns31 vmd vvi dt av-dc n1 p-acp pn31, pns31 vvz pn31 j, (8) part (DIV2) 51 Page 24
276 and those fruits are precious fruits, as growing from plants set by his owne hand, relishing of his owne Spirit, and those fruits Are precious fruits, as growing from plants Set by his own hand, relishing of his own Spirit, cc d n2 vbr j n2, c-acp vvg p-acp n2 vvn p-acp po31 d n1, vvg pp-f po31 d n1, (8) part (DIV2) 51 Page 24
277 and so fitted for his tast. and so fitted for his taste. cc av vvn p-acp po31 n1. (8) part (DIV2) 51 Page 24
278 Now the Church knowing what fitted Christs tast best, and knowing the fruits of grace in her heart: Now the Church knowing what fitted Christ taste best, and knowing the fruits of grace in her heart: av dt n1 vvg r-crq vvn npg1 vvb av-js, cc vvg dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n1: (8) part (DIV2) 51 Page 24
279 desireth that Christ would delight in his own graces in her, and kindly accept of what she presented him with. Whence we see, That, Desires that christ would delight in his own graces in her, and kindly accept of what she presented him with. Whence we see, That, vvz cst np1 vmd vvi p-acp po31 d n2 p-acp pno31, cc av-j vvi pp-f r-crq pns31 vvd pno31 p-acp. c-crq pns12 vvb, cst, (8) part (DIV2) 51 Page 24
280 A gracious heart is privy to its owne grace and sincerity, when it is in a right temper: A gracious heart is privy to its own grace and sincerity, when it is in a right temper: dt j n1 vbz j p-acp po31 d n1 cc n1, c-crq pn31 vbz p-acp dt j-jn n1: (8) part (DIV2) 52 Page 24
281 and so farre as it is privy, is bold with Christ in a sweet 〈 ◊ 〉 reverend manner. and so Far as it is privy, is bold with christ in a sweet 〈 ◊ 〉 reverend manner. cc av av-j c-acp pn31 vbz j, vbz j p-acp np1 p-acp dt j 〈 sy 〉 j-jn n1. (8) part (DIV2) 52 Page 24
282 So much sincerity, so much confidence, If our heart condemne us not of unsincerity, we may in a reverend manner speake boldly to Christ: It is not fit there should be strangenesse betwixt Christ and his Spouse; neither indeed will there be, So much sincerity, so much confidence, If our heart condemn us not of unsincerity, we may in a reverend manner speak boldly to christ: It is not fit there should be strangeness betwixt christ and his Spouse; neither indeed will there be, av av-d n1, av d n1, cs po12 n1 vvb pno12 xx pp-f n1, pns12 vmb p-acp dt j-jn n1 vvi av-j p-acp np1: pn31 vbz xx j pc-acp vmd vbi n1 p-acp np1 cc po31 n1; av-d av vmb a-acp vbi, (8) part (DIV2) 52 Page 24
283 when Christ hath blowen upon her, and when she is on the growing hand. But marke the Order. when christ hath blown upon her, and when she is on the growing hand. But mark the Order. c-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp pno31, cc c-crq pns31 vbz p-acp dt j-vvg n1. p-acp n1 dt n1. (8) part (DIV2) 52 Page 24
284 First, Christ blowes, and then the Church sayes, Come: Christ begins in love, then love drawes love; First, christ blows, and then the Church Says, Come: christ begins in love, then love draws love; ord, np1 vvz, cc av dt n1 vvz, vvb: np1 vvz p-acp n1, cs n1 vvz n1; (8) part (DIV2) 53 Page 25
285 Christ drawes the Church, and she runs after him ▪ The fire of love melts more than the fire of affliction. christ draws the Church, and she runs After him ▪ The fire of love melts more than the fire of affliction. np1 vvz dt n1, cc pns31 vvz p-acp pno31 ▪ dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz av-dc cs dt n1 pp-f n1. (8) part (DIV2) 53 Page 25
286 Againe, we may see here in the Church a carefulnesse to please Christ; as it is the duty, Again, we may see Here in the Church a carefulness to please christ; as it is the duty, av, pns12 vmb vvi av p-acp dt n1 dt n1 pc-acp vvi np1; p-acp pn31 vbz dt n1, (8) part (DIV2) 54 Page 25
287 so it is the disposition of the Church of Christ to please her Husband. so it is the disposition of the Church of christ to please her Husband. av pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1. (8) part (DIV2) 54 Page 25
288 The Reason is, First, our happinesse stands in his contentment, and all cannot but be well in that house, where the husband and the wife delight in, The Reason is, First, our happiness Stands in his contentment, and all cannot but be well in that house, where the husband and the wife delight in, dt n1 vbz, ord, po12 n1 vvz p-acp po31 n1, cc d vmbx cc-acp vbi av p-acp d n1, c-crq dt n1 cc dt n1 vvb p-acp, (8) part (DIV2) 55 Page 25
289 and make much of each other. and make much of each other. cc vvi d pp-f d n-jn. (8) part (DIV2) 55 Page 25
290 A•d againe, after that the Church hath denied her selfe and the vanities of the world, entring into a way and course of mortification, whom els hath she to give her selfe to, or receive contentment from. A•d again, After that the Church hath denied her self and the vanities of the world, entering into a Way and course of mortification, whom Else hath she to give her self to, or receive contentment from. vvd av, c-acp cst dt n1 vhz vvn po31 n1 cc dt n2 pp-f dt n1, vvg p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, ro-crq av vhz pns31 pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp, cc vvi n1 p-acp. (8) part (DIV2) 56 Page 25
291 Our manner is to study to please men whom we hope to rise by, being carefull that all we do may be well taken of them: Our manner is to study to please men whom we hope to rise by, being careful that all we do may be well taken of them: po12 n1 vbz pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi n2 r-crq pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp, vbg j cst d pns12 vdb vmb vbi av vvn pp-f pno32: (8) part (DIV2) 56 Page 25
292 as for Christ, we put him off with any thing: If he likes it, so it is; as for christ, we put him off with any thing: If he likes it, so it is; c-acp p-acp np1, pns12 vvd pno31 a-acp p-acp d n1: cs pns31 vvz pn31, av pn31 vbz; (8) part (DIV2) 56 Page 25
293 if not, it is the best that he is like to have. if not, it is the best that he is like to have. cs xx, pn31 vbz dt js cst pns31 vbz av-j pc-acp vhi. (8) part (DIV2) 56 Page 25
294 O let us take the Apostles counsell, Coloss. 1. 1. To labour to walk worthy of the Lord, &c. unto all well-pleasing, increasing in knowledge, and fruitfulnesse in every good worke. Oh let us take the Apostles counsel, Coloss. 1. 1. To labour to walk worthy of the Lord, etc. unto all Well-pleasing, increasing in knowledge, and fruitfulness in every good work. uh vvb pno12 vvi dt n2 n1, np1 crd crd pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi j pp-f dt n1, av p-acp d j, vvg p-acp n1, cc n1 p-acp d j n1. (8) part (DIV2) 57 Page 25
295 And this knowledge must not onely be a generall wisdome in knowing truths, but a speciall understanding of his good will to us, And this knowledge must not only be a general Wisdom in knowing truths, but a special understanding of his good will to us, cc d n1 vmb xx av-j vbi dt j n1 p-acp vvg n2, cc-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 j n1 p-acp pno12, (8) part (DIV2) 57 Page 25
296 and our speciall duties againe to him ▪ and our special duties again to him ▪ cc po12 j n2 av p-acp pno31 ▪ (8) part (DIV2) 57 Page 25
297 Againe, that we may please Christ the better, labour to be cleansed from that which is offensive to him: let the spring be cleane. Again, that we may please christ the better, labour to be cleansed from that which is offensive to him: let the spring be clean. av, cst pns12 vmb vvi np1 dt jc, vvb pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d r-crq vbz j p-acp pno31: vvb dt n1 vbb j. (8) part (DIV2) 58 Page 25
298 Therefore the Psalmist desiring that the words of his mouth and the meditations of his heart might be acceptable before God, first begs cleansing from his secret sinnes. Therefore the Psalmist desiring that the words of his Mouth and the meditations of his heart might be acceptable before God, First begs cleansing from his secret Sins. av dt n1 vvg cst dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 cc dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 vmd vbi j p-acp np1, ord vvz vvg p-acp po31 j-jn n2. (8) part (DIV2) 58 Page 26
299 And still we must remember that he himselfe must worke in us, whatsoever is well-pleasing in his sight, that so we may be perfect in every good thing to do his will, having grace whereby we may serve him acceptably. And still we must Remember that he himself must work in us, whatsoever is Well-pleasing in his sighed, that so we may be perfect in every good thing to do his will, having grace whereby we may serve him acceptably. cc av pns12 vmb vvi cst pns31 px31 vmb vvi p-acp pno12, r-crq vbz j p-acp po31 n1, cst av pns12 vmb vbi j p-acp d j n1 pc-acp vdi po31 n1, vhg n1 c-crq pns12 vmb vvi pno31 av-j. (8) part (DIV2) 59 Page 26
300 And one prevailing argument with him is, that we desire to be such as he may take delight in, The upright are his delight. And one prevailing argument with him is, that we desire to be such as he may take delight in, The upright Are his delight. cc crd j-vvg n1 p-acp pno31 vbz, cst pns12 vvb pc-acp vbi d c-acp pns31 vmb vvi n1 p-acp, dt j vbr po31 n1. (8) part (DIV2) 59 Page 26
301 It cannot but please him when we desire grace, for this end that we may please him. It cannot but please him when we desire grace, for this end that we may please him. pn31 vmbx cc-acp vvi pno31 c-crq pns12 vvb n1, p-acp d n1 cst pns12 vmb vvi pno31. (8) part (DIV2) 59 Page 26
302 If we study to please men in whom there is but little good; If we study to please men in whom there is but little good; cs pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp ro-crq a-acp vbz cc-acp j j; (8) part (DIV2) 59 Page 26
303 should we not much more study to please Christ the fountaine of goodnesse? Labour therefore to be spirituall, for to be carnally minded is death, and those that are in the flesh cannot please God. should we not much more study to please christ the fountain of Goodness? Labour Therefore to be spiritual, for to be carnally minded is death, and those that Are in the Flesh cannot please God. vmd pns12 xx av-d dc n1 pc-acp vvi np1 dt n1 pp-f n1? n1 av pc-acp vbi j, p-acp pc-acp vbi av-j vvn vbz n1, cc d cst vbr p-acp dt n1 vmbx vvi np1. (8) part (DIV2) 59 Page 26
304 The Church desires Christ to come into his Garden, to eat his pleasant fruits. Where we see, The Church gives all to Christ: The Church Desires christ to come into his Garden, to eat his pleasant fruits. Where we see, The Church gives all to christ: dt n1 vvz np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1, pc-acp vvi po31 j n2. c-crq pns12 vvb, dt n1 vvz d p-acp np1: (8) part (DIV2) 60 Page 26
305 The Garden is his, the Fruit his, the pleasantuesse and preciousnesse of the Fruit is his. The Garden is his, the Fruit his, the pleasantuesse and preciousness of the Fruit is his. dt n1 vbz png31, dt n1 po31, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz png31. (8) part (DIV2) 60 Page 26
306 And as the fruits please him, so the humble acknowledgement that they come from him, doth exceedingly please him. And as the fruits please him, so the humble acknowledgement that they come from him, does exceedingly please him. cc c-acp dt n2 vvb pno31, av dt j n1 cst pns32 vvb p-acp pno31, vdz av-vvg vvi pno31. (8) part (DIV2) 60 Page 26
307 It is enough for us to have the comfort, let him have the glory. It is enough for us to have the Comfort, let him have the glory. pn31 vbz av-d p-acp pno12 pc-acp vhi dt n1, vvb pno31 vhi dt n1. (8) part (DIV2) 60 Page 26
308 It came from a good Spirit in David, when he said, Of thine owne Lord I give thee, &c. God accounts the works and fruits that comes from us to be ours, It Come from a good Spirit in David, when he said, Of thine own Lord I give thee, etc. God accounts the works and fruits that comes from us to be ours, pn31 vvd p-acp dt j n1 p-acp np1, c-crq pns31 vvd, pp-f po21 d n1 pns11 vvb pno21, av np1 vvz dt n2 cc n2 cst vvz p-acp pno12 pc-acp vbi png12, (8) part (DIV2) 60 Page 26
309 because the judgement and resolution of will, whereby we do them is ours. Because the judgement and resolution of will, whereby we do them is ours. c-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, c-crq pns12 vdb pno32 vbz png12. (8) part (DIV2) 60 Page 26
310 This he doth to incourage us, but because the grace whereby we judge and will aright comes from God, it is our duty to ascribe whatsoever is good in us, This he does to encourage us, but Because the grace whereby we judge and will aright comes from God, it is our duty to ascribe whatsoever is good in us, d pns31 vdz p-acp vvi pno12, cc-acp c-acp dt n1 c-crq pns12 vvb cc vmb av vvz p-acp np1, pn31 vbz po12 n1 pc-acp vvi r-crq vbz j p-acp pno12, (8) part (DIV2) 60 Page 27
311 or comes from us, unto him: so God shall lose no praise, and we lose no incouragement. or comes from us, unto him: so God shall loose no praise, and we loose no encouragement. cc vvz p-acp pno12, p-acp pno31: av np1 vmb vvi dx n1, cc pns12 vvb dx n1. (8) part (DIV2) 60 Page 27
312 The imperfections in well-doing are onely ours, and those Christ will pardon, as knowing how to beare with the infirmities of his Spouse, being the weaker vessell. The imperfections in welldoing Are only ours, and those christ will pardon, as knowing how to bear with the infirmities of his Spouse, being the Weaker vessel. dt n2 p-acp n1 vbr av-j png12, cc d np1 vmb vvi, c-acp vvg c-crq pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, vbg dt jc n1. (8) part (DIV2) 60 Page 27
313 This therefore should cheere up our spirits, in the wants and blemishes of our performances. This Therefore should cheer up our spirits, in the Wants and blemishes of our performances. np1 av vmd vvi a-acp po12 n2, p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f po12 n2. (8) part (DIV2) 61 Page 27
314 They are notwithstanding, precious fruits in Christs acceptance, so that we desire to please him above all things, They Are notwithstanding, precious fruits in Christ acceptance, so that we desire to please him above all things, pns32 vbr a-acp, j n2 p-acp npg1 n1, av cst pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp d n2, (8) part (DIV2) 61 Page 27
315 and to have nearer communion with him: and to have nearer communion with him: cc pc-acp vhi jc n1 p-acp pno31: (8) part (DIV2) 61 Page 27
316 fruitfulness unto pleasingnes may stand with imperfections, so that we be sensible of them, and ashamed for them. fruitfulness unto pleasingness may stand with imperfections, so that we be sensible of them, and ashamed for them. n1 p-acp n1 vmb vvi p-acp n2, av cst pns12 vbb j pp-f pno32, cc j p-acp pno32. (8) part (DIV2) 61 Page 27
317 Although the fruit be little, yet it is precious, there is a blessing in it. Although the fruit be little, yet it is precious, there is a blessing in it. cs dt n1 vbb j, av pn31 vbz j, pc-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp pn31. (8) part (DIV2) 61 Page 27
318 Imperfections help us against tentations to pride, not to be matter of discouragement, which Satan aimes at. Imperfections help us against tentations to pride, not to be matter of discouragement, which Satan aims At. n2 vvb pno12 p-acp n2 p-acp n1, xx pc-acp vbi n1 pp-f n1, r-crq np1 vvz p-acp. (8) part (DIV2) 61 Page 27
319 And as Christ commands the North and South-wind to blow for cherishing, so Satan labours to stirre up an East pinching wind, to take either from indeavour, And as christ commands the North and south wind to blow for cherishing, so Satan labours to stir up an East pinching wind, to take either from endeavour, cc p-acp np1 vvz dt n1 cc n1 p-acp vvb p-acp vvg, av np1 vvz pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n1 vvg vvi, pc-acp vvi d p-acp n1, (8) part (DIV2) 61 Page 27
320 or to make us heartlesse in indeavour. or to make us heartless in endeavour. cc pc-acp vvi pno12 j p-acp n1. (8) part (DIV2) 61 Page 27
321 Why should we think basely of that which Christ thinks precious? Why should we thinke that offensive which he counts as incense? We must not give false witnesse of the work of grace in our hearts, Why should we think basely of that which christ thinks precious? Why should we think that offensive which he counts as incense? We must not give false witness of the work of grace in our hearts, q-crq vmd pns12 vvi av-j pp-f d r-crq np1 vvz j? q-crq vmd pns12 vvi d j r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp n1? pns12 vmb xx vvi j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po12 n2, (8) part (DIV2) 61 Page 27
322 but blesse God that he will work any thing in such polluted hearts as ours. but bless God that he will work any thing in such polluted hearts as ours. cc-acp vvb np1 cst pns31 vmb vvi d n1 p-acp d j-vvn n2 c-acp png12. (8) part (DIV2) 61 Page 27
323 What though as they come from us they have a relish of the old man, seeing he takes them from us, and perfumes them with his own sweet odors, to presents them unto God. What though as they come from us they have a relish of the old man, seeing he Takes them from us, and perfumes them with his own sweet odours, to presents them unto God. q-crq cs c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp pno12 pns32 vhi dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, vvg pns31 vvz pno32 p-acp pno12, cc vvz pno32 p-acp po31 d j n2, p-acp n2 pno32 p-acp np1. (8) part (DIV2) 61 Page 27
324 He is our High Priest which makes all acceptable, both Persons, Prayers, and Performances, sprinkling them all with his blood. He is our High Priest which makes all acceptable, both Persons, Prayers, and Performances, sprinkling them all with his blood. pns31 vbz po12 j n1 r-crq vvz d j, d n2, n2, cc n2, vvg pno32 d p-acp po31 n1. (8) part (DIV2) 61 Page 28
325 To conclude this Point, let it be our study to be in such a condition wherein we may please Christ; and whereas we are daily prone to offend him, let us daily renew our covenant with Him, and in him: To conclude this Point, let it be our study to be in such a condition wherein we may please christ; and whereas we Are daily prove to offend him, let us daily renew our Covenant with Him, and in him: pc-acp vvi d n1, vvb pn31 vbi po12 n1 pc-acp vbi p-acp d dt n1 c-crq pns12 vmb vvi np1; cc cs pns12 vbr av-j j pc-acp vvi pno31, vvb pno12 av-j vvi po12 n1 p-acp pno31, cc p-acp pno31: (8) part (DIV2) 62 Page 28
326 and fetch incouragements of well-doing from this, that what we do, is not onely well-pleasing unto him, but rewarded of him. and fetch encouragements of welldoing from this, that what we do, is not only Well-pleasing unto him, but rewarded of him. cc vvb n2 pp-f n1 p-acp d, cst r-crq pns12 vdb, vbz xx av-j j p-acp pno31, cc-acp vvn pp-f pno31. (8) part (DIV2) 62 Page 28
327 And to this end desire him, that he would give command to North and South, to all sort of meanes, to be effectuall, And to this end desire him, that he would give command to North and South, to all sort of means, to be effectual, cc p-acp d n1 vvb pno31, cst pns31 vmd vvi n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, p-acp d n1 pp-f n2, pc-acp vbi j, (8) part (DIV2) 62 Page 28
328 for making us more fruitfull, that he may delight in us as his pleasant Gardens; and then what is in the world, that we need much care for, or feare? for making us more fruitful, that he may delight in us as his pleasant Gardens; and then what is in the world, that we need much care for, or Fear? p-acp vvg pno12 dc j, cst pns31 vmb vvi p-acp pno12 p-acp po31 j n2; cc av q-crq vbz p-acp dt n1, cst pns12 vvb d n1 p-acp, cc n1? (8) part (DIV2) 62 Page 28
329 Now upon the Churches Invitation for Christ to come into his Garden, followes His gracious Answer unto the Churches Desire, in the first Verse of this fift Chapter. Now upon the Churches Invitation for christ to come into his Garden, follows His gracious Answer unto the Churches Desire, in the First Verse of this fift Chapter. av p-acp dt n2 n1 p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1, vvz po31 j n1 p-acp dt n2 vvb, p-acp dt ord vvb pp-f d ord n1. (8) part (DIV2) 63 Page 28
330 CANT. V. I. CANT. V. I. fw-mi. np1 pns11. (9) part (DIV2) 63 Page 28
331 I am come into my Garden, my Sister, my Spouse, I have gathered my myrrhe with my spice, I have eaten my honey-combe with my honey, I have drunk my wine with my milke; I am come into my Garden, my Sister, my Spouse, I have gathered my myrrh with my spice, I have eaten my honeycomb with my honey, I have drunk my wine with my milk; pns11 vbm vvn p-acp po11 n1, po11 n1, po11 n1, pns11 vhb vvn po11 n1 p-acp po11 n1, pns11 vhb vvn po11 n1 p-acp po11 n1, pns11 vhb vvn po11 n1 p-acp po11 n1; (9) part (DIV2) 63 Page 28
332 eat O friends, drinke, yea drinke abundantly, O beloved. Which words containe in them eat Oh Friends, drink, yea drink abundantly, Oh Beloved. Which words contain in them vvb uh n2, n1, uh vvb av-j, uh j-vvn. r-crq n2 vvi p-acp pno32 (9) part (DIV2) 63 Page 28
333 An answer to the Desire of the Church, in the latter part of the Verse formerly handled: an answer to the Desire of the Church, in the latter part of the Verse formerly handled: dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt d n1 pp-f dt n1 av-j vvn: (9) part (DIV2) 65 Page 28
334 Awake thou North-wind, and comes thou South, &c. Awake thou Northwind, and comes thou South, etc. vvb pns21 n1, cc vvz pns21 n1, av (9) part (DIV2) 65 Page 28
335 Then Vers. 2. is set forth The secure estate of the Church at this time, I sleepe, but my heart waketh, in setting downe whereof the Holy Ghost here by Salomon shewes likewise Then Vers. 2. is Set forth The secure estate of the Church At this time, I sleep, but my heart waketh, in setting down whereof the Holy Ghost Here by Solomon shows likewise av np1 crd vbz vvn av dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp d n1, pns11 vvb, cc-acp po11 n1 vvz, p-acp vvg a-acp c-crq dt j n1 av p-acp np1 vvz av (9) part (DIV2) 66 Page 29
336 The loving Intercourse betwixt Christ and the Church one with another. The loving Intercourse betwixt christ and the Church one with Another. dt j-vvg n1 p-acp np1 cc dt n1 crd p-acp n-jn. (9) part (DIV2) 67 Page 29
337 Now Christ upon the secure estate and condition of the Church desires her, To open unto him, Ver. 2. Which desire and waiting of Christs is put off and sleighted with poore and slender excuses, Verse 3. I have put off my coat, Now christ upon the secure estate and condition of the Church Desires her, To open unto him, Ver. 2. Which desire and waiting of Christ is put off and sleighted with poor and slender excuses, Verse 3. I have put off my coat, av np1 p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz pno31, pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, np1 crd r-crq n1 cc vvg pp-f npg1 vbz vvn a-acp cc vvn p-acp j cc j n2, vvb crd pns11 vhb vvn a-acp po11 n1, (9) part (DIV2) 68 Page 29
338 how shall I put it on, &c. how shall I put it on, etc. q-crq vmb pns11 vvi pn31 a-acp, av (9) part (DIV2) 68 Page 29
339 The successe of which excuses is, that Christ seems to go away from her (and indeed to her sight and sense departs) Ver. 6. I opened to my Beloved, The success of which excuses is, that christ seems to go away from her (and indeed to her sighed and sense departs) Ver. 6. I opened to my beloved, dt n1 pp-f r-crq n2 vbz, cst np1 vvz pc-acp vvi av p-acp pno31 (cc av p-acp po31 n1 cc n1 vvz) np1 crd pns11 vvd p-acp po11 j-vvn, (9) part (DIV2) 69 Page 29
340 but my Beloved had withdrawen himselfe, &c. whereupon she layes about her, is restlesse, and inquires after Christ from the watchmen, who misuse, wound her, and take away her veile from her, Vers ▪ 7. Another Intercourse in this Chapter here is, That the Church for all this gives not over searching after Christ: but my beloved had withdrawn himself, etc. whereupon she lays about her, is restless, and inquires After christ from the watchmen, who misuse, wound her, and take away her veil from her, Vers ▪ 7. another Intercourse in this Chapter Here is, That the Church for all this gives not over searching After christ: cc-acp po11 np1 vhd vvn px31, av c-crq pns31 vvz p-acp pno31, vbz j, cc vvz p-acp np1 p-acp dt n2, r-crq vvb, vvb pno31, cc vvb av po31 n1 p-acp pno31, zz ▪ crd j-jn n1 p-acp d n1 av vbz, cst dt n1 p-acp d d vvz xx p-acp vvg p-acp np1: (9) part (DIV2) 69 Page 29
341 But askes the Daughters of Ierusalem, what was become of her Beloved, Vere 8. and withall, in a few words, But asks the Daughters of Ierusalem, what was become of her beloved, Vere 8. and withal, in a few words, cc-acp vvz dt n2 pp-f np1, r-crq vbds vvn pp-f po31 vvn, vvb crd cc av, p-acp dt d n2, (9) part (DIV2) 70 Page 29
342 but full of large expression, she relates her case unto them; That she was sicke of love: but full of large expression, she relates her case unto them; That she was sick of love: cc-acp j pp-f j n1, pns31 vvz po31 n1 p-acp pno32; d pns31 vbds j pp-f n1: (9) part (DIV2) 70 Page 29
343 and so chargeth them to tell her beloved; if they find him. and so charges them to tell her Beloved; if they find him. cc av vvz pno32 pc-acp vvi po31 j-vvn; cs pns32 vvb pno31. (9) part (DIV2) 70 Page 29
344 Where upon a Question moved by them, touching her Beloved, Ver. 9. What is thy Beloved more than another Beloved? She takes occasion (being full of love) which is glad of all occasions to speak of the Beloved, to burst forth into his Praises, by many elegant Expressions, Vers. 10, 11, 12, &c. 1. In generall; setting him at a large distance, beyond comparison from all others, to be The chiefest of ten thousand, Vers. 10. 2. In particulars, Ver ▪ 11, &c. His head is as most fine gold, &c. The Issue whereof was; Where upon a Question moved by them, touching her beloved, Ver. 9. What is thy beloved more than Another beloved? She Takes occasion (being full of love) which is glad of all occasions to speak of the beloved, to burst forth into his Praises, by many elegant Expressions, Vers. 10, 11, 12, etc. 1. In general; setting him At a large distance, beyond comparison from all Others, to be The chiefest of ten thousand, Vers. 10. 2. In particulars, For ▪ 11, etc. His head is as most fine gold, etc. The Issue whereof was; c-crq p-acp dt vvb vvn p-acp pno32, vvg po31 j-vvn, np1 crd q-crq vbz po21 j-vvn av-dc cs j-jn vvn? pns31 vvz n1 (vbg j pp-f n1) r-crq vbz j pp-f d n2 pc-acp vvi pp-f dt j-vvn, pc-acp vvi av p-acp po31 n2, p-acp d j n2, np1 crd, crd, crd, av crd p-acp n1; vvg pno31 p-acp dt j n1, p-acp n1 p-acp d n2-jn, pc-acp vbi dt js-jn pp-f crd crd, np1 crd crd p-acp n2-jn, p-acp ▪ d, av po31 n1 vbz a-acp av-ds j n1, av dt n1 c-crq vbds; (9) part (DIV2) 70 Page 30
345 That, The Daughters of Ierusalem become likewise inamoured ▪ with him, Chap. 6. 1. and thereupon enquire also after him: That, The Daughters of Ierusalem become likewise enamoured ▪ with him, Chap. 6. 1. and thereupon inquire also After him: d, dt n2 pp-f np1 vvb av j-vvn ▪ p-acp pno31, np1 crd crd cc av vvi av p-acp pno31: (9) part (DIV2) 71 Page 30
346 Whether is thy Beloved gone, O thou fairest among women, &c. Unto which demand the Church makes Answer, Chap. 6. 2. and so Ver. 3 of that Chapter, makes a confident triumphant close unto all these grand passages fore-named. Whither is thy beloved gone, Oh thou Fairest among women, etc. Unto which demand the Church makes Answer, Chap. 6. 2. and so Ver. 3 of that Chapter, makes a confident triumphant close unto all these grand passages forenamed. cs vbz po21 j-vvn n1, uh pns21 js p-acp n2, av p-acp r-crq n1 dt n1 vvz n1, np1 crd crd cc av np1 crd pp-f d n1, vvz dt j j n1 p-acp d d j n2 j. (9) part (DIV2) 71 Page 30
347 I am my Beloveds and my Beloved is mine, &c. all which will better appeare in the Particulars themselves. I am my Beloveds and my beloved is mine, etc. all which will better appear in the Particulars themselves. pns11 vbm po11 ng1-vvn cc po11 j-vvn vbz png11, av d r-crq vmb vvi vvi p-acp dt n2-j px32. (9) part (DIV2) 71 Page 30
348 The first thing then which offereth it selfe to our consideration, is, Christs Answer to the Churches Invitation, Chap. 4. 16. I am come into my Garden, my Sister, my Spouse, I have gathered my myrrhe with my spice; The First thing then which Offereth it self to our consideration, is, Christ Answer to the Churches Invitation, Chap. 4. 16. I am come into my Garden, my Sister, my Spouse, I have gathered my myrrh with my spice; dt ord n1 av r-crq vvz pn31 n1 p-acp po12 n1, vbz, npg1 n1 p-acp dt ng1 n1, np1 crd crd pns11 vbm vvn p-acp po11 n1, po11 n1, po11 n1, pns11 vhb vvn po11 n1 p-acp po11 n1; (9) part (DIV2) 72 Page 30
349 I have eaten my honey-combe with my honey; I have drunke my wine with my milke; I have eaten my honeycomb with my honey; I have drunk my wine with my milk; pns11 vhb vvn po11 n1 p-acp po11 n1; pns11 vhb vvn po11 n1 p-acp po11 n1; (9) part (DIV2) 73 Page 30
350 Eat O friends, drink, yea drink abundantly O beloved. In which Verse we have, 1. Christs Answer to the Churches Petition; Eat Oh Friends, drink, yea drink abundantly Oh Beloved. In which Verse we have, 1. Christ Answer to the Churches Petition; vvb uh n2, vvb, uh vvb av-j uh vvn. p-acp r-crq vvb pns12 vhb, crd npg1 vvb p-acp dt n2 vvb; (9) part (DIV2) 73 Page 30
351 [ I am come into my Garden. ] 2. A Compellation, or Description of the Church, [ My Sister, my Spouse. [ I am come into my Garden. ] 2. A Compellation, or Description of the Church, [ My Sister, my Spouse. [ pns11 vbm vvn p-acp po11 n1. ] crd dt n1, cc n1 pp-f dt n1, [ po11 n1, po11 n1. (9) part (DIV2) 73 Page 30
352 ] 3. Christs acceptation of what he had gotten there, [ I have gathered my myrrhe with my spice, I have eaten my honey-combe with my honey. ] 3. Christ acceptation of what he had got there, [ I have gathered my myrrh with my spice, I have eaten my honeycomb with my honey. ] crd npg1 n1 pp-f r-crq pns31 vhd vvn a-acp, [ pns11 vhb vvn po11 n1 p-acp po11 n1, pns11 vhb vvn po11 n1 p-acp po11 n1. (9) part (DIV2) 73 Page 31
353 ] 4. There is, An Invitation of all Christs friends to a magnifique abundant feast, [ Eat O friends, drinke, yea drink abundantly, O beloved. ] ] 4. There is, an Invitation of all Christ Friends to a magnific abundant feast, [ Eat Oh Friends, drink, yea drink abundantly, Oh Beloved. ] ] crd pc-acp vbz, dt n1 pp-f d npg1 n2 p-acp dt j j n1, [ vvb uh n2, n1, uh vvb av-j, uh j-vvn. ] (9) part (DIV2) 73 Page 31
354 For the first then, in that Christ makes such a reall Answer unto the Churchs Invitation, I am come into my Garden, &c. We see, That Christ comes into his Garden: 'Tis much that he that hath heaven to delight in, will delight to dwell among the sons of sinfull men: For the First then, in that christ makes such a real Answer unto the Churches Invitation, I am come into my Garden, etc. We see, That christ comes into his Garden: It's much that he that hath heaven to delight in, will delight to dwell among the Sons of sinful men: p-acp dt ord av, p-acp cst np1 vvz d dt j n1 p-acp dt n2 n1, pns11 vbm vvn p-acp po11 n1, av pns12 vvb, cst np1 vvz p-acp po31 n1: pn31|vbz d cst pns31 cst vhz n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp, vmb vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f j n2: (9) part (DIV2) 74 Page 31
355 but this he doth for us, and so takes notice of the Churches Petition. Let my Beloved come into his Garden, and eat his pleasant fruit. but this he does for us, and so Takes notice of the Churches Petition. Let my beloved come into his Garden, and eat his pleasant fruit. cc-acp d pns31 vdz p-acp pno12, cc av vvz n1 pp-f dt n2 vvb. vvb po11 j-vvn vvi p-acp po31 n1, cc vvi po31 j n1. (9) part (DIV2) 74 Page 31
356 The right speech of the Church that gives all to Christ, who when she hath made such a petition, heares it. The Order is this. The right speech of the Church that gives all to christ, who when she hath made such a petition, hears it. The Order is this. dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1 cst vvz d p-acp np1, r-crq c-crq pns31 vhz vvn d dt n1, vvz pn31. dt n1 vbz d. (9) part (DIV2) 75 Page 31
357 First of all, God makes his Church lovely, planteth good things therein, and then stirs up in her good desires: First of all, God makes his Church lovely, plants good things therein, and then stirs up in her good Desires: ord pp-f d, np1 vvz po31 n1 j, vvz j n2 av, cc av vvz a-acp p-acp po31 j n2: (9) part (DIV2) 76 Page 31
358 both fitnesse to pray from an inward gracious disposition: and holy desires: both fitness to pray from an inward gracious disposition: and holy Desires: d n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j j n1: cc j n2: (9) part (DIV2) 76 Page 31
359 after which, Christ hearing the voice of his own Spirit in her, and regarding his owne preparations, he answers them graciously. After which, christ hearing the voice of his own Spirit in her, and regarding his own preparations, he answers them graciously. p-acp r-crq, np1 vvg dt n1 pp-f po31 d n1 p-acp pno31, cc vvg po31 d n2, pns31 vvz pno32 av-j. (9) part (DIV2) 76 Page 31
360 Whence, in the first place we may observe, That, Whence, in the First place we may observe, That, q-crq, p-acp dt ord n1 pns12 vmb vvi, cst, (9) part (DIV2) 76 Page 31
361 God makes us good, stirres up holy desires in us, and then answers the desires of his holy Spirit in us. God makes us good, stirs up holy Desires in us, and then answers the Desires of his holy Spirit in us. np1 vvz pno12 j, n2 a-acp j n2 p-acp pno12, cc av vvz dt n2 pp-f po31 j n1 p-acp pno12. (9) part (DIV2) 77 Page 31
362 A notable place for this we have Psal. 10. 17. which shewes how God first prepares the heart to pray, A notable place for this we have Psalm 10. 17. which shows how God First prepares the heart to pray, dt j n1 p-acp d pns12 vhb np1 crd crd r-crq vvz c-crq np1 ord vvz dt n1 pc-acp vvi, (9) part (DIV2) 78 Page 31
363 and then heares these desires of the soule stirred up by his owne Spirit, Lord, thou hast heard the desires of the humble, none are fit to pray but the humble, such as discerne their owne wants: and then hears these Desires of the soul stirred up by his own Spirit, Lord, thou hast herd the Desires of the humble, none Are fit to pray but the humble, such as discern their own Wants: cc av vvz d n2 pp-f dt n1 vvd a-acp p-acp po31 d n1, n1, pns21 vh2 vvn dt n2 pp-f dt j, pix vbr j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j, d c-acp vvi po32 d n2: (9) part (DIV2) 78 Page 32
364 Thou wilt prepare their hearts, thou wilt make thine eare to heare. So Rom. 8. 26. It is said, Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities; Thou wilt prepare their hearts, thou wilt make thine ear to hear. So Rom. 8. 26. It is said, Likewise the Spirit also Helpeth our infirmities; pns21 vm2 vvi po32 n2, pns21 vm2 vvi po21 n1 pc-acp vvi. av np1 crd crd pn31 vbz vvn, av dt n1 av vvz po12 n2; (9) part (DIV2) 78 Page 32
365 for, we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit it selfe maketh intercession for us, with groanings which cannot be uttered. for, we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit it self makes Intercession for us, with groanings which cannot be uttered. p-acp, pns12 vvb xx r-crq pns12 vmd vvi c-acp c-acp pns12 vmd: cc-acp dt n1 pn31 n1 vvz n1 p-acp pno12, p-acp n2-vvg r-crq vmbx vbi vvn. (9) part (DIV2) 78 Page 32
366 Thus the Spirit not onely stirs up our heart to pray: Thus the Spirit not only stirs up our heart to pray: av dt n1 xx av-j vvz p-acp po12 n1 pc-acp vvi: (9) part (DIV2) 78 Page 32
367 but also prepares our hearts unto it Especially this is necessary for us, when our thoughts are confused with trouble, grief, but also prepares our hearts unto it Especially this is necessary for us, when our thoughts Are confused with trouble, grief, cc-acp av vvz po12 n2 p-acp pn31 av-j d vbz j p-acp pno12, c-crq po12 n2 vbr vvn p-acp n1, n1, (9) part (DIV2) 78 Page 32
368 and Passions, not knowing what to pray. and Passion, not knowing what to pray. cc n2, xx vvg r-crq pc-acp vvi. (9) part (DIV2) 78 Page 32
369 In this case the Spirit dictates the words of praier, or els, in a confusion of thoughts summes up all in a volie of sighs and unexpressible groanes. In this case the Spirit dictates the words of prayer, or Else, in a confusion of thoughts sums up all in a volie of sighs and unexpressible groans. p-acp d n1 dt n1 vvz dt n2 pp-f n1, cc av, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 n2 p-acp d p-acp dt n-jn pp-f n2 cc j n2. (9) part (DIV2) 78 Page 32
370 Thus it is true, that our hearts can neither be lifted up to Prayer, nor rightly prepared for it, in any frame fitting, but by Gods owne Spirit. Thus it is true, that our hearts can neither be lifted up to Prayer, nor rightly prepared for it, in any frame fitting, but by God's own Spirit. av pn31 vbz j, cst po12 n2 vmb av-dx vbi vvn a-acp p-acp n1, ccx av-jn vvn p-acp pn31, p-acp d n1 vvg, cc-acp p-acp n2 d n1. (9) part (DIV2) 78 Page 32
371 Nothing is accepted of God toward heaven and happines, but that which is spirituall: all saving and sanctifying good comes from above. Nothing is accepted of God towards heaven and happiness, but that which is spiritual: all Saving and sanctifying good comes from above. np1 vbz vvn pp-f np1 p-acp n1 cc n1, cc-acp cst r-crq vbz j: d vvg cc vvg j vvz p-acp a-acp. (9) part (DIV2) 78 Page 32
372 Therefore God must prepare the heart, stirre up holy desires, dictate prayer: must do all in all, being our Alpha and Omega. Therefore God must prepare the heart, stir up holy Desires, dictate prayer: must do all in all, being our Alpha and Omega. av np1 vmb vvi dt n1, vvb a-acp j n2, vvb n1: vmb vdi d p-acp d, vbg po12 np1 cc np1. (9) part (DIV2) 78 Page 32
373 Now, God heares our Prayers, First, Because the Materialls of these holy desires are good in themselves, and from the Person from whence they come, his beloved Spouse, as it is Cant. 2. 14. where Christ desiring to heare the voice of his Church, saith, Let me see thy Countenance, Now, God hears our Prayers, First, Because the Materials of these holy Desires Are good in themselves, and from the Person from whence they come, his Beloved Spouse, as it is Cant 2. 14. where christ desiring to hear the voice of his Church, Says, Let me see thy Countenance, av, np1 vvz po12 n2, ord, p-acp dt n2-jn pp-f d j n2 vbr j p-acp px32, cc p-acp dt n1 p-acp c-crq pns32 vvb, po31 j-vvn n1, p-acp pn31 vbz np1 crd crd n1 np1 vvg pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, vvz, vvb pno11 vvi po21 n1, (9) part (DIV2) 79 Page 32
374 and let me heare thy voice; for sweet is thy voice, and thy countenance is comely. and let me hear thy voice; for sweet is thy voice, and thy countenance is comely. cc vvb pno11 vvi po21 n1; p-acp j vbz po21 n1, cc po21 n1 vbz j. (9) part (DIV2) 79 Page 32
375 Thus the voice of the Spouse is sweet, because it is stirred up by his owne Spirit, which burnes the Incense, and whence all comes which is savingly good. Thus the voice of the Spouse is sweet, Because it is stirred up by his own Spirit, which burns the Incense, and whence all comes which is savingly good. av dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz j, c-acp pn31 vbz vvn a-acp p-acp po31 d n1, r-crq vvz dt vvb, cc c-crq d vvz r-crq vbz av-vvg j. (9) part (DIV2) 79 Page 33
376 This offering up of our prayers in the name of Christ, is that which with his sweet odors perfumes all our Sacrifices and Prayers; because being in the Covenant of Grace, God respects whatsoever comes from us, This offering up of our Prayers in the name of christ, is that which with his sweet odours perfumes all our Sacrifices and Prayers; Because being in the Covenant of Grace, God respects whatsoever comes from us, np1 vvg a-acp pp-f po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vbz d r-crq p-acp po31 j n2 vvz d po12 n2 cc n2; c-acp vbg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, np1 vvz r-crq vvz p-acp pno12, (9) part (DIV2) 79 Page 33
377 as we do the desires of our neare friends. as we do the Desires of our near Friends. c-acp pns12 vdb dt n2 pp-f po12 j n2. (9) part (DIV2) 79 Page 33
378 And then againe, God heares our Prayers, Because he lookes upon us as we are in election, And then again, God hears our Prayers, Because he looks upon us as we Are in election, cc av av, np1 vvz po12 n2, p-acp pns31 vvz p-acp pno12 c-acp pns12 vbr p-acp n1, (9) part (DIV2) 80 Page 33
379 and choice of God the Father, who hath given us to him. and choice of God the Father, who hath given us to him. cc n1 pp-f np1 dt n1, r-crq vhz vvn pno12 p-acp pno31. (9) part (DIV2) 80 Page 33
380 Not onely as in the neare bond of marriage, husband and wife, but also as he hath given us to Christ: which is his plea unto the Father, Ioh. 17. 6. Thine they were, thou gavest them me, &c. The desires of the Church please him, Not only as in the near bound of marriage, husband and wife, but also as he hath given us to christ: which is his plea unto the Father, John 17. 6. Thine they were, thou Gavest them me, etc. The Desires of the Church please him, xx av-j a-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, n1 cc n1, cc-acp av c-acp pns31 vhz vvn pno12 p-acp np1: r-crq vbz po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, np1 crd crd png21 pns32 vbdr, pns21 vvd2 pno32 pno11, av dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vvb pno31, (9) part (DIV2) 80 Page 33
381 because they are stirred up by his Spirit, and proceed from her that is his: Because they Are stirred up by his Spirit, and proceed from her that is his: c-acp pns32 vbr vvn a-acp p-acp po31 n1, cc vvi p-acp pno31 cst vbz po31: (9) part (DIV2) 80 Page 33
382 whose voice he delights to heare, and the prayers of others for his Church are accepted, whose voice he delights to hear, and the Prayers of Others for his Church Are accepted, r-crq n1 pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi, cc dt n2 pp-f n2-jn p-acp po31 n1 vbr vvn, (9) part (DIV2) 80 Page 33
383 because they are for her that is his Beloved. Because they Are for her that is his beloved. c-acp pns32 vbr p-acp pno31 cst vbz po31 j-vvn. (9) part (DIV2) 80 Page 33
384 To confirme this further, see Isa. 58. 9. Thou then shalt cry, and the Lord shall answer; To confirm this further, see Isaiah 58. 9. Thou then shalt cry, and the Lord shall answer; pc-acp vvi d av-jc, vvb np1 crd crd pns21 av vm2 vvi, cc dt n1 vmb vvi; (9) part (DIV2) 81 Page 33
385 thou shalt call, and presently he shall say, Here I am, &c. so as soone as Daniel had ended that excellent prayer, the Angell telleth him, At the beginning of thy supplications the decree came forth, &c. So because he knowes what to put into our hearts, he knowes our desires and thoughts. thou shalt call, and presently he shall say, Here I am, etc. so as soon as daniel had ended that excellent prayer, the Angel Telleth him, At the beginning of thy supplications the Decree Come forth, etc. So Because he knows what to put into our hearts, he knows our Desires and thoughts. pns21 vm2 vvi, cc av-j pns31 vmb vvi, av pns11 vbm, av av c-acp av c-acp np1 vhd vvn d j n1, dt n1 vvz pno31, p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po21 n2 dt n1 vvd av, av av c-acp pns31 vvz r-crq pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n2, pns31 vvz po12 n2 cc n2. (9) part (DIV2) 81 Page 33
386 And therefore accepts of our prayers and heares us; because he loves the voice of his owne Spirit in us. And Therefore accepts of our Prayers and hears us; Because he loves the voice of his own Spirit in us. cc av vvz pp-f po12 n2 cc vvz pno12; c-acp pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f po31 d n1 p-acp pno12. (9) part (DIV2) 81 Page 33
387 So it is said, He fulfils the desires of them that feare him; So it is said, He fulfils the Desires of them that Fear him; av pn31 vbz vvn, pns31 vvz dt n2 pp-f pno32 cst vvb pno31; (9) part (DIV2) 81 Page 33
388 and he is neare to all that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth. And our Saviour he saith; and he is near to all that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth. And our Saviour he Says; cc pns31 vbz av-j p-acp d cst vvb p-acp pno31, p-acp d cst vvb p-acp pno31 p-acp n1. cc po12 n1 pns31 vvz; (9) part (DIV2) 81 Page 34
389 Ask and ye shall receive, &c. So we have it, 1 Ioh. 5. 14. And we know if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us. Ask and you shall receive, etc. So we have it, 1 John 5. 14. And we know if we ask any thing according to his will, he hears us. vvb cc pn22 vmb vvi, av av pns12 vhb pn31, vvn np1 crd crd cc pns12 vvb cs pns12 vvb d n1 vvg p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vvz pno12. (9) part (DIV2) 81 Page 34
390 Let it therefore be a singular comfort to us, that in all wants, so in that of friends, Let it Therefore be a singular Comfort to us, that in all Wants, so in that of Friends, vvb pn31 av vbi dt j n1 p-acp pno12, cst p-acp d n2, av p-acp d pp-f n2, (9) part (DIV2) 82 Page 34
391 when we have none to go to, yet we have God to whom we may freely powre out our hearts, there being no place in the world that can restraine us from his presence, when we have none to go to, yet we have God to whom we may freely pour out our hearts, there being no place in the world that can restrain us from his presence, c-crq pns12 vhb pix pc-acp vvi p-acp, av pns12 vhb n1 p-acp ro-crq pns12 vmb av-j vvi av po12 n2, a-acp vbg dx n1 p-acp dt n1 cst vmb vvi pno12 p-acp po31 n1, (9) part (DIV2) 82 Page 34
392 or his Spirit from us, he can heare us and help us in all places. or his Spirit from us, he can hear us and help us in all places. cc po31 n1 p-acp pno12, pns31 vmb vvi pno12 cc vvb pno12 p-acp d n2. (9) part (DIV2) 82 Page 34
393 What a blessed estate is this? None can hinder us from driving this trade with Christ in heaven. What a blessed estate is this? None can hinder us from driving this trade with christ in heaven. q-crq dt j-vvn n1 vbz d? pix vmb vvi pno12 p-acp vvg d n1 p-acp np1 p-acp n1. (9) part (DIV2) 82 Page 34
394 And let us make another use of it likewise, to be a meanes to stirre up our hearts, to make use of our priviledges. And let us make Another use of it likewise, to be a means to stir up our hearts, to make use of our privileges. cc vvb pno12 vvi j-jn n1 pp-f pn31 av, pc-acp vbi dt n2 pc-acp vvi a-acp po12 n2, pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f po12 n2. (9) part (DIV2) 83 Page 34
395 What a prerogative is it for a favourite to have the Eare of his Prince, him we account happy: What a prerogative is it for a favourite to have the Ear of his Prince, him we account happy: r-crq dt n1 vbz pn31 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vhi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, pno31 pns12 vvb j: (9) part (DIV2) 83 Page 34
396 surely he is much more happy, that hath Gods •are, •im to be his Father in the covenant of grace: surely he is much more happy, that hath God's •are, •im to be his Father in the Covenant of grace: av-j pns31 vbz d dc j, cst vhz npg1 n1, vvb pc-acp vbi po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (9) part (DIV2) 83 Page 34
397 Him reconciled, upon all occasions to powre out his heart before Him, who is mercifull and faithfull, wise and most able to helpe us. Why are we discouraged therefore; Him reconciled, upon all occasions to pour out his heart before Him, who is merciful and faithful, wise and most able to help us. Why Are we discouraged Therefore; pno31 vvn, p-acp d n2 pc-acp vvi av po31 n1 p-acp pno31, r-crq vbz j cc j, j cc av-ds j pc-acp vvi pno12. q-crq vbr pns12 vvn av; (9) part (DIV2) 83 Page 34
398 and why are we cast downe, when we have such a powerfull and such a gracious God to go to in all our extremities? He that can pray can never be much uncomfortable. and why Are we cast down, when we have such a powerful and such a gracious God to go to in all our extremities? He that can pray can never be much uncomfortable. cc q-crq vbr pns12 vvn a-acp, c-crq pns12 vhb d dt j cc d dt j np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp p-acp d po12 n2? pns31 cst vmb vvi vmb av-x vbi d j. (9) part (DIV2) 83 Page 34
399 So likewise, it should stirre us up to keep our peace with God, that so we may alwayes have accesse unto him, and communion with him. So likewise, it should stir us up to keep our peace with God, that so we may always have access unto him, and communion with him. av av, pn31 vmd vvi pno12 a-acp pc-acp vvi po12 n1 p-acp np1, cst av pns12 vmb av vhi n1 p-acp pno31, cc n1 p-acp pno31. (9) part (DIV2) 84 Page 35
400 What a pitifull case is it to lose other comforts, and therewith also to be in such a state, that we cannot go to God with any boldnesse? It is the greatest losse of all, when we have lost the spirit of Prayer. What a pitiful case is it to loose other comforts, and therewith also to be in such a state, that we cannot go to God with any boldness? It is the greatest loss of all, when we have lost the Spirit of Prayer. q-crq dt j n1 vbz pn31 pc-acp vvi j-jn n2, cc av av pc-acp vbi p-acp d dt n1, cst pns12 vmbx vvi p-acp np1 p-acp d n1? pn31 vbz dt js n1 pp-f d, c-crq pns12 vhb vvn dt n1 pp-f n1. (9) part (DIV2) 84 Page 35
401 For, if we lose other things, we may recover them by Prayer. For, if we loose other things, we may recover them by Prayer. p-acp, cs pns12 vvb j-jn n2, pns12 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp n1. (9) part (DIV2) 84 Page 35
402 But when we have lost this boldnesse to go to God, and are afraid to look him in the face (as malefactors the Iudge) this is a wofull estate. But when we have lost this boldness to go to God, and Are afraid to look him in the face (as malefactors the Judge) this is a woeful estate. p-acp c-crq pns12 vhb vvn d n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, cc vbr j pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp dt n1 (c-acp n2 dt n1) d vbz dt j n1. (9) part (DIV2) 84 Page 35
403 Now there are diverse cases wherein the soule is not in a state fit for Prayer. Now there Are diverse cases wherein the soul is not in a state fit for Prayer. av a-acp vbr j n2 c-crq dt n1 vbz xx p-acp dt n1 j p-acp n1. (9) part (DIV2) 85 Page 35
404 As that first, Psal. 66. 18. If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not regard my Prayer. As that First, Psalm 66. 18. If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not regard my Prayer. p-acp d ord, np1 crd crd cs pns11 vvb n1 p-acp po11 n1, dt n1 vmb xx vvi po11 n1. (9) part (DIV2) 85 Page 35
405 If a man hath a naughty heart, that purposeth to live in any sinne against God, he takes him for an enemy, If a man hath a naughty heart, that Purposes to live in any sin against God, he Takes him for an enemy, cs dt n1 vhz dt j n1, cst vvz pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1 p-acp np1, pns31 vvz pno31 p-acp dt n1, (9) part (DIV2) 85 Page 35
406 and therefore will not regard his Prayer. and Therefore will not regard his Prayer. cc av vmb xx vvi po31 n1. (9) part (DIV2) 85 Page 35
407 Therefore we must come with a resolute purpose, to break off all sinfull courses, and to give up our selves to the guidance of Gods Spirit. Therefore we must come with a resolute purpose, to break off all sinful courses, and to give up our selves to the guidance of God's Spirit. av pns12 vmb vvi p-acp dt j n1, pc-acp vvi a-acp d j n2, cc pc-acp vvi a-acp po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1. (9) part (DIV2) 85 Page 35
408 And this will be a forcible Reason to move us thereunto, because so long as we live in any knowne sinne unrepented of: And this will be a forcible Reason to move us thereunto, Because so long as we live in any known sin unrepented of: cc d vmb vbi dt j n1 pc-acp vvi pno12 av, c-acp av j c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp d j-vvn n1 n1 pp-f: (9) part (DIV2) 85 Page 35
409 God neither regards us nor our prayers. God neither regards us nor our Prayers. np1 av-dx vvz pno12 cc po12 n2. (9) part (DIV2) 85 Page 35
410 What a fearfull estate is this, that when we have such need of Gods favour in all estates; What a fearful estate is this, that when we have such need of God's favour in all estates; q-crq dt j n1 vbz d, cst c-crq pns12 vhb d n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp d n2; (9) part (DIV2) 85 Page 35
411 in sicknesse, the houre of death, and in spirituall temptation, to be in such a condition, in sickness, the hour of death, and in spiritual temptation, to be in such a condition, p-acp n1, dt n1 pp-f n1, cc p-acp j n1, pc-acp vbi p-acp d dt n1, (9) part (DIV2) 85 Page 35
412 as that we dare not go to God? Though our lives be civill, yet if we have false hearts that feed themselves with evill imaginations, as that we Dare not go to God? Though our lives be civil, yet if we have false hearts that feed themselves with evil Imaginations, c-acp cst pns12 vvb xx vvi p-acp np1? cs po12 n2 vbb j, av cs pns12 vhb j n2 cst vvb px32 p-acp j-jn n2, (9) part (DIV2) 85 Page 35
413 and with a purpose of sinning (though we act it not) the Lord will not regard the prayers of such a one, they are abominable ( The very sacrifice of the wicked is abominable ) and with a purpose of sinning (though we act it not) the Lord will not regard the Prayers of such a one, they Are abominable (The very sacrifice of the wicked is abominable) cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg (c-acp pns12 vvi pn31 xx) dt n1 vmb xx vvi dt n2 pp-f d dt pi, pns32 vbr j (dt j n1 pp-f dt j vbz j) (9) part (DIV2) 85 Page 36
414 Another case is, when we will not forgive others. We know it is directly set downe in the Lords Prayer. another case is, when we will not forgive Others. We know it is directly Set down in the lords Prayer. j-jn n1 vbz, c-crq pns12 vmb xx vvi n2-jn. pns12 vvb pn31 vbz av-j vvn a-acp p-acp dt n2 n1. (9) part (DIV2) 86 Page 36
415 Forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive them that trespasse against us, and there is further added Vers. 15. If you forgive not men their trespasses, Forgive us our Trespasses, as we forgive them that trespass against us, and there is further added Vers. 15. If you forgive not men their Trespasses, vvb pno12 po12 n2, c-acp pns12 vvb pno32 d n1 p-acp pno12, cc pc-acp vbz jc vvn np1 crd cs pn22 vvb xx n2 po32 n2, (9) part (DIV2) 86 Page 36
416 neither will your heavenly Father forgive you. neither will your heavenly Father forgive you. dx vmb po22 j n1 vvb pn22. (9) part (DIV2) 86 Page 36
417 If our hearts tell us we have no disposition to pardon, be at peace and agreement, If our hearts tell us we have no disposition to pardon, be At peace and agreement, cs po12 n2 vvb pno12 pns12 vhb dx n1 pc-acp vvi, vbb p-acp n1 cc n1, (9) part (DIV2) 86 Page 36
418 then we do but take Gods Name in vaine, when we ask him to forgive our sinnes, then we do but take God's Name in vain, when we ask him to forgive our Sins, cs pns12 vdb p-acp vvi npg1 n1 p-acp j, c-crq pns12 vvb pno31 pc-acp vvi po12 n2, (9) part (DIV2) 86 Page 36
419 and we continue in envy and malice. In this case God will not regard our prayers, as it is said; and we continue in envy and malice. In this case God will not regard our Prayers, as it is said; cc pns12 vvb p-acp n1 cc n1. p-acp d n1 np1 vmb xx vvi po12 n2, c-acp pn31 vbz vvn; (9) part (DIV2) 86 Page 36
420 I care not for your Prayers, or for any service you performe to me: why? For your hands are full of blood: I care not for your Prayers, or for any service you perform to me: why? For your hands Are full of blood: pns11 vvb xx p-acp po22 n2, cc p-acp d n1 pn22 vvb p-acp pno11: q-crq? p-acp po22 n2 vbr j pp-f n1: (9) part (DIV2) 86 Page 36
421 you are un•mercifull, of a cruell fierce disposition, which cannot appeare before God rightly, nor humble it selfe in Prayer. If it doth; you Are un•mercifull, of a cruel fierce disposition, which cannot appear before God rightly, nor humble it self in Prayer. If it does; pn22 vbr j, pp-f dt j j n1, r-crq vmbx vvi p-acp np1 av-jn, ccx vvi pn31 n1 p-acp n1. cs pn31 vdz; (9) part (DIV2) 86 Page 36
422 its owne bloudy and cruell disposition wilbe objected against the Prayers, which are not mingled with faith and love, but with wrath and bitternesse. its own bloody and cruel disposition will objected against the Prayers, which Are not mingled with faith and love, but with wrath and bitterness. pn31|vbz d j cc j n1 vmb|vbi vvn p-acp dt n2, r-crq vbr xx vvn p-acp n1 cc vvb, p-acp p-acp j cc n1. (9) part (DIV2) 86 Page 36
423 Shall I look for mercy that have no mercifull heart my selfe? Can I hope to find that of God, that others cannot find from me? An unbroken disposition which counts Pride an ornament, that is cruell and fierce, it cannot go to God in Prayer. Shall I look for mercy that have no merciful heart my self? Can I hope to find that of God, that Others cannot find from me? an unbroken disposition which counts Pride an ornament, that is cruel and fierce, it cannot go to God in Prayer. vmb pns11 vvi p-acp n1 cst vhb dx j n1 po11 n1? vmb pns11 vvi pc-acp vvi d pp-f np1, cst n2-jn vmbx vvi p-acp pno11? dt j n1 r-crq vvz n1 dt n1, cst vbz j cc j, pn31 vmbx vvi p-acp np1 p-acp n1. (9) part (DIV2) 86 Page 36
424 For, whosoever would prevaile with God in prayer, must be humble: For, whosoever would prevail with God in prayer, must be humble: p-acp, r-crq vmd vvi p-acp np1 p-acp n1, vmb vbi j: (9) part (DIV2) 86 Page 36
425 for our supplications must come from a loving peaceable disposition, where there is a resolution against all sinne. for our supplications must come from a loving peaceable disposition, where there is a resolution against all sin. c-acp po12 n2 vmb vvi p-acp dt j-vvg j n1, c-crq pc-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp d n1. (9) part (DIV2) 86 Page 36
426 Neither is it sufficient to avoid grudging and malice against these, but we must looke that others have not cause to grudge against us, as it is commanded. Neither is it sufficient to avoid grudging and malice against these, but we must look that Others have not cause to grudge against us, as it is commanded. d vbz pn31 j pc-acp vvi vvg cc n1 p-acp d, cc-acp pns12 vmb vvi d n2-jn vhb xx n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12, c-acp pn31 vbz vvn. (9) part (DIV2) 86 Page 37
427 Matth. 5. 23. If thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there remembrest that thy Brother hath ought against thee: Matthew 5. 23. If thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there Rememberest that thy Brother hath ought against thee: np1 crd crd cs pns21 vvb po21 n1 p-acp dt n1, cc a-acp vv2 d po21 n1 vhz pi p-acp pno21: (9) part (DIV2) 86 Page 37
428 leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way, first be reconciled to thy Brother: leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy Way, First be reconciled to thy Brother: vvb a-acp po21 n1 p-acp dt n1, cc vvb po21 n1, ord vbb vvn p-acp po21 n1: (9) part (DIV2) 86 Page 37
429 and then come and offer thy gift. and then come and offer thy gift. cc av vvb cc vvi po21 n1. (9) part (DIV2) 86 Page 37
430 So that if wee doe not seeke reconciliation with men unto whom we have done wrong, God will not bee reconciled to us, So that if we do not seek reconciliation with men unto whom we have done wrong, God will not be reconciled to us, av cst cs pns12 vdb xx vvi n1 p-acp n2 p-acp ro-crq pns12 vhb vdn n-jn, np1 vmb xx vbi vvn p-acp pno12, (9) part (DIV2) 86 Page 37
431 nor accept any service from us. nor accept any service from us. ccx vvi d n1 p-acp pno12. (9) part (DIV2) 86 Page 37
432 If then we would have our Prayers, and our Persons accepted, or respected, let us make conscience of that which hath beene said, If then we would have our Prayers, and our Persons accepted, or respected, let us make conscience of that which hath been said, cs av pns12 vmd vhi po12 n2, cc po12 n2 vvn, cc vvn, vvb pno12 vvi n1 pp-f d r-crq vhz vbn vvn, (9) part (DIV2) 87 Page 37
433 and not loose such a blessed priviledge as this is, that God may regard our prayers. But here may be asked. and not lose such a blessed privilege as this is, that God may regard our Prayers. But Here may be asked. cc xx vvi d dt j-vvn n1 p-acp d vbz, cst np1 vmb vvi po12 n2. p-acp av vmb vbi vvn. (9) part (DIV2) 87 Page 37
434 How shall I know whether God regard my prayers or not? First, When he grants the thing prayed for, or inlargeth our hearts to pray still. How shall I know whither God regard my Prayers or not? First, When he grants the thing prayed for, or enlargeth our hearts to pray still. q-crq vmb pns11 vvi cs np1 vvb po11 n2 cc xx? ord, c-crq pns31 vvz dt n1 vvd p-acp, cc vvz po12 n2 pc-acp vvi av. (9) part (DIV2) 88 Page 37
435 It is a greater gift then the thing it selfe we beg, to have a spirit of prayer with a heart inlarged. It is a greater gift then the thing it self we beg, to have a Spirit of prayer with a heart enlarged. pn31 vbz dt jc n1 cs dt n1 pn31 n1 pns12 vvb, pc-acp vhi dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 vvn. (9) part (DIV2) 89 Page 37
436 For, as long as the heart is inlarged to prayer, it is a signe, that God hath a speciall regard of us; For, as long as the heart is enlarged to prayer, it is a Signen, that God hath a special regard of us; p-acp, c-acp av-j c-acp dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp n1, pn31 vbz dt n1, cst np1 vhz dt j n1 pp-f pno12; (9) part (DIV2) 89 Page 37
437 and will grant our petition in the best and fittest time. and will grant our petition in the best and Fittest time. cc vmb vvi po12 n1 p-acp dt js cc js n1. (9) part (DIV2) 89 Page 37
438 When hee answers us in a better and higher kind, as Paul when he prayed for the taking away of the Prick of the flesh; had promises of sufficient grace. When he answers us in a better and higher kind, as Paul when he prayed for the taking away of the Prick of the Flesh; had promises of sufficient grace. c-crq pns31 vvz pno12 p-acp dt jc cc jc n1, p-acp np1 c-crq pns31 vvd p-acp dt n-vvg av pp-f dt vvb pp-f dt n1; vhd n2 pp-f j n1. (9) part (DIV2) 90 Page 37
439 When againe, He gives us inward peace, though he gives not the thing: When again, He gives us inward peace, though he gives not the thing: c-crq av, pns31 vvz pno12 j n1, cs pns31 vvz xx dt n1: (9) part (DIV2) 91 Page 37
440 as Phil. 4. 7. In nothing bee carefull, but in all things let your requests be made to God, with prayer and thankesgiving. as Philip 4. 7. In nothing be careful, but in all things let your requests be made to God, with prayer and thanksgiving. p-acp np1 crd crd p-acp pix vbi j, cc-acp p-acp d n2 vvb po22 n2 vbb vvn p-acp np1, p-acp n1 cc n1. (9) part (DIV2) 91 Page 37
441 But sometime he doth not answer our requests. But sometime he does not answer our requests. p-acp av pns31 vdz xx vvi po12 n2. (9) part (DIV2) 92 Page 37
442 It is true he doth not, but the peace of God which passeth al under standing guards our hearts & minds in the knowledge & love of God. It is true he does not, but the peace of God which passes all under standing guards our hearts & minds in the knowledge & love of God. pn31 vbz j pns31 vdz xx, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 r-crq vvz d p-acp vvg n2 po12 n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1. (9) part (DIV2) 93 Page 38
443 So though he answers not our prayers in particular; yet he vouchsafes inward peace unto us; So though he answers not our Prayers in particular; yet he vouchsafes inward peace unto us; av cs pns31 vvz xx po12 n2 p-acp j; av pns31 vvz j n1 p-acp pno12; (9) part (DIV2) 93 Page 38
444 assuring us that it shall goe well with us, though not in that particular wee beg. assuring us that it shall go well with us, though not in that particular we beg. vvg pno12 cst pn31 vmb vvi av p-acp pno12, cs xx p-acp d j pns12 vvb. (9) part (DIV2) 93 Page 38
445 And thus in not hearing their prayers, yet they have their hearts desire, when Gods will is made known. And thus in not hearing their Prayers, yet they have their hearts desire, when God's will is made known. cc av p-acp xx vvg po32 n2, av pns32 vhb po32 n2 vvi, c-crq n2 vmb vbz vvn vvn. (9) part (DIV2) 93 Page 38
446 Is not this sufficient for a Christian, either to have the thing, or to have inward peace, with assurance that it shall go better with them, then if they had it: Is not this sufficient for a Christian, either to have the thing, or to have inward peace, with assurance that it shall go better with them, then if they had it: vbz xx d j p-acp dt njp, av-d pc-acp vhi dt n1, cc pc-acp vhi j n1, p-acp n1 cst pn31 vmb vvi av-jc p-acp pno32, av cs pns32 vhd pn31: (9) part (DIV2) 93 Page 38
447 with a spirit inlarged to pray, till they have the thing prayed for? If any of these be; God respects our prayers. with a Spirit enlarged to pray, till they have the thing prayed for? If any of these be; God respects our Prayers. p-acp dt n1 vvd pc-acp vvi, c-acp pns32 vhb dt n1 vvd p-acp? cs d pp-f d vbi; np1 vvz po12 n2. (9) part (DIV2) 93 Page 38
448 Againe, In that Christ is thus ready to come unto his Garden upon the Churches Invitation, we may further observe; That Again, In that christ is thus ready to come unto his Garden upon the Churches Invitation, we may further observe; That av, p-acp cst np1 vbz av j pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n2 n1, pns12 vmb av-jc vvi; cst (9) part (DIV2) 94 Page 38
449 Christ vouchsafes his gracious Presence to his Children, upon their desire of it. christ vouchsafes his gracious Presence to his Children, upon their desire of it. np1 vvz po31 j n1 p-acp po31 n2, p-acp po32 n1 pp-f pn31. (9) part (DIV2) 95 Page 38
450 The point is cleere, from the beginning of the world, the Church hath had the presence of Christ alway. The point is clear, from the beginning of the world, the Church hath had the presence of christ always. dt n1 vbz j, p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1, dt n1 vhz vhn dt n1 pp-f np1 av. (9) part (DIV2) 96 Page 38
451 For, either he hath beene present in Sacrifices, or in some other things, signes of his presence, as in the Bush, or some more glorious manifestation of his presence, the Arke, and in the Cloude, and Pillar of fire, For, either he hath been present in Sacrifices, or in Some other things, Signs of his presence, as in the Bush, or Some more glorious manifestation of his presence, the Ark, and in the Cloud, and Pillar of fire, p-acp, av-d pns31 vhz vbn j p-acp n2, cc p-acp d j-jn n2, n2 pp-f po31 n1, c-acp p-acp dt n1, cc d dc j n1 pp-f po31 n1, dt n1, cc p-acp dt n1, cc n1 pp-f n1, (9) part (DIV2) 96 Page 38
452 and after that more gloriously in the Temple: he hath ever beene present with his Church in some signe or evidence of his presence, he delighted to be with the children of men. and After that more gloriously in the Temple: he hath ever been present with his Church in Some Signen or evidence of his presence, he delighted to be with the children of men. cc p-acp d dc av-j p-acp dt n1: pns31 vhz av vbn j p-acp po31 n1 p-acp d n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1, pns31 vvd pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2. (9) part (DIV2) 96 Page 38
453 Sometimes before that, sometimes hee assumed a body and afterward laid it downe againe untill hee came indeed to take our nature upon him never to leave it againe. Sometime before that, sometime he assumed a body and afterwards laid it down again until he Come indeed to take our nature upon him never to leave it again. av p-acp d, av pns31 vvn dt n1 cc av vvd pn31 a-acp av c-acp pns31 vvd av pc-acp vvi po12 n1 p-acp pno31 av pc-acp vvi pn31 av. (9) part (DIV2) 96 Page 39
454 But, heere is meant, a spirituall presence most of all; which the Church in some sort ever had: now desires, and he offers: But, Here is meant, a spiritual presence most of all; which the Church in Some sort ever had: now Desires, and he offers: p-acp, av vbz vvn, dt j n1 av-ds pp-f d; r-crq dt n1 p-acp d n1 av vhd: zz n2, cc pns31 vvz: (9) part (DIV2) 96 Page 39
455 as being a God hearing prayer. And to instance in one place for all to see how ready Christ hath alwaies beene to shew his presence to the Church upon their desire. as being a God hearing prayer. And to instance in one place for all to see how ready christ hath always been to show his presence to the Church upon their desire. p-acp vbg pp-f np1 vvg n1. cc p-acp n1 p-acp crd n1 p-acp d pc-acp vvi c-crq j np1 vhz av vbn p-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp po32 n1. (9) part (DIV2) 96 Page 39
456 What else is the burden of the 107. Psalme; but a repetition of Gods readinesse to shew his presence in the Church, upon their seeking unto him, and unfained desire of it: What Else is the burden of the 107. Psalm; but a repetition of God's readiness to show his presence in the Church, upon their seeking unto him, and unfeigned desire of it: q-crq av vbz dt vvb pp-f dt crd n1; p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp po32 vvg p-acp pno31, cc j n1 pp-f pn31: (9) part (DIV2) 96 Page 39
457 notwithstanding all their manifold provocations of him to anger: notwithstanding all their manifold provocations of him to anger: a-acp d po32 j n2 pp-f pno31 pc-acp vvi: (9) part (DIV2) 96 Page 39
458 which is well summed up, Psal. 106. 43. Many times did he deliver them, but they provoked him with their counsell, which is well summed up, Psalm 106. 43. Many times did he deliver them, but they provoked him with their counsel, r-crq vbz av vvn a-acp, np1 crd crd av-d n2 vdd pns31 vvi pno32, cc-acp pns32 vvd pno31 p-acp po32 n1, (9) part (DIV2) 96 Page 39
459 and were brought low for their iniquity. Neverthelesse, hee regarded their affliction when he heard their crie. and were brought low for their iniquity. Nevertheless, he regarded their affliction when he herd their cry. cc vbdr vvn av-j p-acp po32 n1. av, pns31 vvd po32 n1 c-crq pns31 vvd po32 n1. (9) part (DIV2) 96 Page 39
460 It doth not content the Church, to have a kinde of spirituall presence of Christ; but, It is carried from desire to desire, till the whole desire be accomplished. It does not content the Church, to have a kind of spiritual presence of christ; but, It is carried from desire to desire, till the Whole desire be accomplished. pn31 vdz xx vvi dt n1, pc-acp vhi dt n1 pp-f j n1 pp-f np1; p-acp, pn31 vbz vvn p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi, p-acp dt j-jn n1 vbi vvn. (9) part (DIV2) 97 Page 39
461 For, as their are graduall presences of Christ, so their are sutable desires in the Church which rise by degrees. For, as their Are gradual presences of christ, so their Are suitable Desires in the Church which rise by Degrees. p-acp, p-acp po32 vbr j-jn n2 pp-f np1, av po32 vbr j n2 p-acp dt n1 r-crq vvb p-acp n2. (9) part (DIV2) 97 Page 39
462 Christ was present 1 by his gracious Spirit. christ was present 1 by his gracious Spirit. np1 vbds av-j vvn p-acp po31 j n1. (9) part (DIV2) 97 Page 39
463 And then 2 more gratiously present in his Incarnation, the sweetest time that ever the Church had from the beginning of the world untill then. And then 2 more graciously present in his Incarnation, the Sweetest time that ever the Church had from the beginning of the world until then. cc av crd n1 av-j j p-acp po31 n1, dt js n1 cst av dt n1 vhd p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1 c-acp av. (9) part (DIV2) 97 Page 39
464 It being the desire of nations: for the discription of those who lived before his comming, is from, the waiting for the consolation of Israel, that is, It being the desire of Nations: for the description of those who lived before his coming, is from, the waiting for the consolation of Israel, that is, pn31 vbg dt n1 pp-f n2: p-acp dt n1 pp-f d r-crq vvd p-acp po31 n-vvg, vbz p-acp, dt vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cst vbz, (9) part (DIV2) 97 Page 39
465 for the first comming of Christ. And then there is a third and more glorious presence of Christ, that all of us wait for, whereby we are described to be such, for the First coming of christ. And then there is a third and more glorious presence of christ, that all of us wait for, whereby we Are described to be such, p-acp dt ord n-vvg pp-f np1. cc av pc-acp vbz dt ord cc av-dc j n1 pp-f np1, cst d pp-f pno12 vvi p-acp, c-crq pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vbi d, (9) part (DIV2) 97 Page 39
466 as waite for the comming of Christ: as wait for the coming of christ: c-acp vvb p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f np1: (9) part (DIV2) 97 Page 39
467 for the soule of a Christian is never satisfied untill it injoy the highest desire of Christs presence, which the Church knew well enough must follow in time. for the soul of a Christian is never satisfied until it enjoy the highest desire of Christ presence, which the Church knew well enough must follow in time. p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt njp vbz av-x vvn c-acp pn31 vvb dt js n1 pp-f npg1 n1, r-crq dt n1 vvd av av-d vmb vvi p-acp n1. (9) part (DIV2) 97 Page 40
468 Therefore she especially desires this spirituall presence, in a larger and fuller measure, which shee in some measure already had. Therefore she especially Desires this spiritual presence, in a larger and fuller measure, which she in Some measure already had. av pns31 av-j vvz d j n1, p-acp dt jc cc jc n1, r-crq pns31 p-acp d n1 av vhd. (9) part (DIV2) 97 Page 40
469 So then, Christ is graciously present in his Church, by his holy Spirit. I will be with you (saith he) unto the end of the world. So then, christ is graciously present in his Church, by his holy Spirit. I will be with you (Says he) unto the end of the world. av av, np1 vbz av-j j p-acp po31 n1, p-acp po31 j n1. pns11 vmb vbi p-acp pn22 (vvz pns31) p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (9) part (DIV2) 97 Page 40
470 It is his promise, when I am gone my selfe; It is his promise, when I am gone my self; pn31 vbz po31 n1, c-crq pns11 vbm vvn po11 n1; (9) part (DIV2) 97 Page 40
471 I will not leave you comfortlesse, but leave with you my Vicar-Generall; (the Holy Spirit the Comforter ) who shall be alway with you. But I will not leave you comfortless, but leave with you my Vicar-Generall; (the Holy Spirit the Comforter) who shall be always with you. But pns11 vmb xx vvi pn22 av-j, p-acp n1 p-acp pn22 po11 n1; (dt j n1 dt n1) r-crq vmb vbi av p-acp pn22. p-acp (9) part (DIV2) 97 Page 40
472 How shall we know that Christ is present in us? How shall we know that christ is present in us? q-crq vmb pns12 vvi cst np1 vbz j p-acp pno12? (9) part (DIV2) 98 Page 40
473 To know this we shall not need to pull him from heaven, we may know it in the Word and Sacraments and in the Communion of Saints; for, these are the conveyances whereby he manifests himself, together with the work of his own gratious Spirit in us: To know this we shall not need to pull him from heaven, we may know it in the Word and Sacraments and in the Communion of Saints; for, these Are the conveyances whereby he manifests himself, together with the work of his own gracious Spirit in us: pc-acp vvi d pns12 vmb xx vvi pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp n1, pns12 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp dt n1 cc n2 cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2; p-acp, d vbr dt n2 c-crq pns31 vvz px31, av p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 d j n1 p-acp pno12: (9) part (DIV2) 99 Page 40
474 for, as we need not take the Sunne from Heaven to know whether or not it be up, or be day: for, as we need not take the Sun from Heaven to know whither or not it be up, or be day: c-acp, c-acp pns12 vvb xx vvi dt n1 p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi c-crq cc xx pn31 vbb a-acp, cc vbi n1: (9) part (DIV2) 99 Page 40
475 which may be knowne by the light, heate, & fruitfullnes of the creature, and as in the Spring, we need not looke to the Heaven to see whether the Sunne be come neere us or not; which may be known by the Light, heat, & fruitfullness of the creature, and as in the Spring, we need not look to the Heaven to see whither the Sun be come near us or not; r-crq vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, n1, cc n1 pp-f dt n1, cc c-acp p-acp dt n1, pns12 vvb xx vvi p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi cs dt n1 vbb vvn av-j pno12 cc xx; (9) part (DIV2) 99 Page 40
476 for looking on the Earth we may see all greene, fresh, lively strong and vigorous. for looking on the Earth we may see all green, fresh, lively strong and vigorous. c-acp vvg p-acp dt n1 pns12 vmb vvi d j-jn, j, j j cc j. (9) part (DIV2) 99 Page 40
477 So it is with the presence of Christ, we may know he is present, by that light which is in the soule, convincing us of better courses to be taken, of a spirituall life, to know heavenly things, So it is with the presence of christ, we may know he is present, by that Light which is in the soul, convincing us of better courses to be taken, of a spiritual life, to know heavenly things, av pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns12 vmb vvi pns31 vbz j, p-acp d n1 r-crq vbz p-acp dt n1, vvg pno12 pp-f j n2 pc-acp vbi vvn, pp-f dt j n1, pc-acp vvi j n2, (9) part (DIV2) 99 Page 40
478 and the difference of them from earthly and to set a price upon them. When there is together with light, a heate above nature. and the difference of them from earthly and to Set a price upon them. When there is together with Light, a heat above nature. cc dt n1 pp-f pno32 p-acp j cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp pno32. c-crq a-acp vbz av p-acp j, dt n1 p-acp n1. (9) part (DIV2) 99 Page 40
479 The affections are kindled to love the belt things, and to joy in them. The affections Are kindled to love the belt things, and to joy in them. dt n2 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi dt n1 n2, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32. (9) part (DIV2) 99 Page 41
480 And when together with heate, there is strength and vigor, to carrie us to spirituall duties, framing us to a holy communion with God, and one with another. And when together with heat, there is strength and vigor, to carry us to spiritual duties, framing us to a holy communion with God, and one with Another. cc c-crq av p-acp n1, pc-acp vbz n1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp j n2, vvg pno12 p-acp dt j n1 p-acp np1, cc pi p-acp n-jn. (9) part (DIV2) 100 Page 41
481 And likewise when there is every way cheerefullnes and inlargement of spirit; And likewise when there is every Way cheerfulness and enlargement of Spirit; cc av c-crq a-acp vbz d n1 n1 cc n1 pp-f n1; (9) part (DIV2) 101 Page 41
482 as it is with the creature when the Sunne approacheth. For these causes, the Church desires Christ, that she may have more light, life, heate, vigor, strength, as it is with the creature when the Sun Approaches. For these Causes, the Church Desires christ, that she may have more Light, life, heat, vigor, strength, p-acp pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 c-crq dt n1 vvz. p-acp d n2, dt n1 vvz np1, cst pns31 vmb vhi dc n1, n1, n1, n1, n1, (9) part (DIV2) 101 Page 41
483 and that she may be more cheerefull and fruitfull in duties. and that she may be more cheerful and fruitful in duties. cc cst pns31 vmb vbi av-dc j cc j p-acp n2. (9) part (DIV2) 101 Page 41
484 The soule when it is once made spirituall, doth still desire, a further and further presence of Christ, to be made better and better. The soul when it is once made spiritual, does still desire, a further and further presence of christ, to be made better and better. dt n1 c-crq pn31 vbz a-acp vvn j, vdz av vvi, dt jc cc jc n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vbi vvn av-jc cc av-jc. (9) part (DIV2) 101 Page 41
485 What a comfort is this to Christians, that they have the presence of Christ so farre forth, What a Comfort is this to Christians, that they have the presence of christ so Far forth, q-crq dt n1 vbz d p-acp np1, cst pns32 vhb dt n1 pp-f np1 av av-j av, (9) part (DIV2) 102 Page 41
486 as shall make them happie, and as the earth will afford. as shall make them happy, and as the earth will afford. c-acp vmb vvi pno32 j, cc p-acp dt n1 vmb vvi. (9) part (DIV2) 102 Page 41
487 Nothing but Heaven (or rather Christ in Heaven) it selfe, will content the child of God. Nothing but Heaven (or rather christ in Heaven) it self, will content the child of God. pi2 p-acp n1 (cc av-c np1 p-acp n1) pn31 n1, vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f np1. (9) part (DIV2) 102 Page 41
488 In the meane time his presence in the Congregation, makes their soules (as it were) Heaven. In the mean time his presence in the Congregation, makes their Souls (as it were) Heaven. p-acp dt j n1 po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, vvz po32 n2 (c-acp pn31 vbdr) n1. (9) part (DIV2) 102 Page 41
489 If the Kings presence, who carries the Court with him, makes all places where he is a Court. If the Kings presence, who carries the Court with him, makes all places where he is a Court. cs dt ng1 n1, r-crq vvz dt n1 p-acp pno31, vvz d n2 c-crq pns31 vbz dt n1. (9) part (DIV2) 102 Page 41
490 So Christ he carries a kinde of Heaven with him, whersoever he is, his presence hath with it, life, light, comfort, strength & all. So christ he carries a kind of Heaven with him, wheresoever he is, his presence hath with it, life, Light, Comfort, strength & all. av np1 pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno31, c-crq pns31 vbz, po31 n1 vhz p-acp pn31, n1, n1, n1, n1 cc d. (9) part (DIV2) 102 Page 41
491 For one beame of his countenance, will scatter all the cloudes of griefe whatsoever. It is no matter where we be, so Christ be with us. For one beam of his countenance, will scatter all the Clouds of grief whatsoever. It is no matter where we be, so christ be with us. p-acp crd n1 pp-f po31 n1, vmb vvi d dt n2 pp-f n1 r-crq. pn31 vbz dx n1 c-crq pns12 vbb, av np1 vbi p-acp pno12. (9) part (DIV2) 102 Page 41
492 If with the 3 Children in a fiery furnace; it is no matter, if a fourth be there also. If with the 3 Children in a fiery furnace; it is no matter, if a fourth be there also. cs p-acp dt crd n2 p-acp dt j n1; pn31 vbz dx n1, cs dt ord vbi a-acp av. (9) part (DIV2) 102 Page 41
493 So, if Christ be with us, the flames nor nothing shall hurt us. So, if christ be with us, the flames nor nothing shall hurt us. av, cs np1 vbi p-acp pno12, dt n2 ccx pix vmb vvi pno12. (9) part (DIV2) 102 Page 41
494 If in a dungeon as Paul and Sylas were, if Christs presence be there, by his spirit to inlarge our soules; all is comfortable whatsoever. If in a dungeon as Paul and Silas were, if Christ presence be there, by his Spirit to enlarge our Souls; all is comfortable whatsoever. cs p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1 cc np1 vbdr, cs npg1 n1 vbb a-acp, p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n2; d vbz j r-crq. (9) part (DIV2) 102 Page 42
495 It changeth the nature of all things, sweetneth every thing, besides that sweetnesse which it brings unto the soule, by the presence of the spirit, It changes the nature of all things, sweeteneth every thing, beside that sweetness which it brings unto the soul, by the presence of the Spirit, pn31 vvz dt n1 pp-f d n2, vvz d n1, p-acp d n1 r-crq pn31 vvz p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (9) part (DIV2) 102 Page 42
496 as we see in the Acts, when they had received the Holy Ghost more abundantly, they cared not what they suffered; as we see in the Acts, when they had received the Holy Ghost more abundantly, they cared not what they suffered; c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp dt n2, c-crq pns32 vhd vvn dt j n1 av-dc av-j, pns32 vvd xx r-crq pns32 vvd; (9) part (DIV2) 102 Page 42
497 regarded not whipping, nay were glad that they were accounted worthy to suffer anything for Christ. regarded not whipping, nay were glad that they were accounted worthy to suffer anything for christ. vvd xx vvg, uh vbdr j cst pns32 vbdr vvn j pc-acp vvi pi p-acp np1. (9) part (DIV2) 102 Page 42
498 Whence came this fortitude? from the presence of Christ, and the Comforter which he had formerly promised? Whence Come this fortitude? from the presence of christ, and the Comforter which he had formerly promised? c-crq vvd d n1? p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n1 r-crq pns31 vhd av-j vvn? (9) part (DIV2) 102 Page 42
499 So, let us have the spirit of Christ that comes from him; then it is no matter what our condition be in the world: So, let us have the Spirit of christ that comes from him; then it is no matter what our condition be in the world: av, vvb pno12 vhi dt n1 pp-f np1 cst vvz p-acp pno31; av pn31 vbz dx n1 r-crq po12 n1 vbi p-acp dt n1: (9) part (DIV2) 103 Page 42
500 upon this ground let us feare nothing that shall befall us in Gods cause, whatsoever it is. upon this ground let us Fear nothing that shall befall us in God's cause, whatsoever it is. p-acp d n1 vvb pno12 vvi pix cst vmb vvi pno12 p-acp npg1 n1, r-crq pn31 vbz. (9) part (DIV2) 103 Page 42
501 We shall have a spirit of prayer at the worst. God never takes away the spirit of Supplication from his children, but leaves them that, We shall have a Spirit of prayer At the worst. God never Takes away the Spirit of Supplication from his children, but leaves them that, pns12 vmb vhi dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt js. np1 av-x vvz av dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n2, cc-acp vvz pno32 d, (9) part (DIV2) 103 Page 42
502 untill at length he possesse them fully of their desires. In all Christs delaies, let us looke unto the Cause; and to our Carriage therein: until At length he possess them Fully of their Desires. In all Christ delays, let us look unto the Cause; and to our Carriage therein: c-acp p-acp n1 pns31 vvi pno32 av-j pp-f po32 n2. p-acp d npg1 n2, vvb pno12 vvi p-acp dt vvb; cc p-acp po12 n1 av: (9) part (DIV2) 103 Page 42
503 Renew our Repentance, that we may be in a fit state to go to God, and God to come to us. Renew our Repentance, that we may be in a fit state to go to God, and God to come to us. vvb po12 n1, cst pns12 vmb vbi p-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, cc np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12. (9) part (DIV2) 103 Page 42
504 Desire him to fit us for prayer and holy communion with him, that we may never doubt of his presence. Desire him to fit us for prayer and holy communion with him, that we may never doubt of his presence. n1 pno31 pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp n1 cc j n1 p-acp pno31, cst pns12 vmb av-x vvi pp-f po31 n1. (9) part (DIV2) 103 Page 42
505 THE SECOND SERMON. CANT. V. I. I am come into my Garden, my Sister, my Spouse: THE SECOND SERMON. CANT. V. I. I am come into my Garden, my Sister, my Spouse: dt ord n1. n1. np1 pns11. pns11 vbm vvn p-acp po11 n1, po11 n1, po11 n1: (10) sermon (DIV1) 103 Page 43
506 I have gathered my Myrre with my Spice, I have gathered my hony-combe with my honey, I have drunk my wine with my milke: I have gathered my Myrrh with my Spice, I have gathered my honeycomb with my honey, I have drunk my wine with my milk: pns11 vhb vvn po11 n1 p-acp po11 n1, pns11 vhb vvn po11 n1 p-acp po11 n1, pns11 vhb vvn po11 n1 p-acp po11 n1: (10) sermon (DIV1) 103 Page 43
507 eate O friends, drinke, yea drinke abundantly, O Beloved! eat Oh Friends, drink, yea drink abundantly, Oh beloved! vvb uh n2, n1, uh vvb av-j, uh np1! (10) sermon (DIV1) 103 Page 43
508 THIS Song is a mirror of Christs love, a discovery of which wee have in part in this verse. THIS Song is a mirror of Christ love, a discovery of which we have in part in this verse. d n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f npg1 vvb, dt n1 pp-f r-crq pns12 vhb p-acp n1 p-acp d n1. (10) sermon (DIV1) 104 Page 43
509 Wherein Christ accepts of the invitation of the Church, and comes into his Garden: Wherein christ accepts of the invitation of the Church, and comes into his Garden: q-crq np1 vvz pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc vvz p-acp po31 n1: (10) sermon (DIV1) 104 Page 43
510 and he entertaines her with the termes of Sister and Spouse. Herein observe the description of the Church, and the sweet Compellation, [ My Sister, my Spouse. and he entertains her with the terms of Sister and Spouse. Herein observe the description of the Church, and the sweet Compellation, [ My Sister, my Spouse. cc pns31 vvz pno31 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1. av vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt j n1, [ po11 n1, po11 n1. (10) sermon (DIV1) 104 Page 44
511 ] Where there is both Affinity and Consanguinity, all the bonds that may tye us to Chri•t and Christ to us. 1. His Sister, by Bloud. 2. His Spouse, by Mariage. ] Where there is both Affinity and Consanguinity, all the bonds that may tie us to Chri•t and christ to us. 1. His Sister, by Blood. 2. His Spouse, by Marriage. ] c-crq pc-acp vbz d n1 cc n1, d dt n2 cst vmb vvi pno12 p-acp j cc np1 p-acp pno12. crd po31 n1, p-acp n1. crd po31 n1, p-acp n1. (10) sermon (DIV1) 104 Page 44
512 Christ is our Brother, and the Church and every particular true member thereof is his Sister. I go faith Christ, To my Father and to your Father, to my God and to your God. christ is our Brother, and the Church and every particular true member thereof is his Sister. I go faith christ, To my Father and to your Father, to my God and to your God. np1 vbz po12 n1, cc dt n1 cc d j j n1 av vbz po31 n1. pns11 vvb n1 np1, p-acp po11 n1 cc p-acp po22 n1, p-acp po11 n1 cc p-acp po22 n1. (10) sermon (DIV1) 105 Page 44
513 Go (saith he) and tell my Brethren this was after his resurrection, his advancement did not change his disposition. Go (Says he) and tell my Brothers this was After his resurrection, his advancement did not change his disposition. vvb (vvz pns31) cc vvb po11 n2 d vbds p-acp po31 n1, po31 n1 vdd xx vvi po31 n1. (10) sermon (DIV1) 105 Page 44
514 Go tell my brethren that left me so unkindly, goe tell Peter that was most unkinde of all, Go tell my brothers that left me so unkindly, go tell Peter that was most unkind of all, vvb vvb po11 n2 cst vvd pno11 av av-j, vvb vvb np1 cst vbds av-ds j pp-f d, (10) sermon (DIV1) 105 Page 44
515 and most cast •owne with the sence of it. Hee became our Brother by Incarnation: and most cast •owne with the sense of it. He became our Brother by Incarnation: cc av-ds j-vvn n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31. pns31 vvd po12 n1 p-acp n1: (10) sermon (DIV1) 105 Page 44
516 For, all our union is from the first union of two natures in one person Christ became bone of our bone, and fl•sh of our flesh; For, all our Union is from the First Union of two nature's in one person christ became bone of our bone, and fl•sh of our Flesh; c-acp, d po12 n1 vbz p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f crd n2 p-acp crd n1 np1 vvd n1 pp-f po12 n1, cc n1 pp-f po12 n1; (10) sermon (DIV1) 105 Page 44
517 to make us spiritually bone of his bone, and flesh of his flesh. to make us spiritually bone of his bone, and Flesh of his Flesh. pc-acp vvi pno12 av-j n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc n1 pp-f po31 n1. (10) sermon (DIV1) 105 Page 44
518 Therefore let us labour to be like to him, who for that purpose became like to us Immanuell God with us, that we might be like him, Therefore let us labour to be like to him, who for that purpose became like to us Immanuel God with us, that we might be like him, av vvb pno12 vvi pc-acp vbi j p-acp pno31, r-crq p-acp d n1 vvd av-j p-acp pno12 np1 np1 p-acp pno12, cst pns12 vmd vbi av-j pno31, (10) sermon (DIV1) 106 Page 44
519 and and partake of the divine Nature. and and partake of the divine Nature. cc cc vvi pp-f dt j-jn n1. (10) sermon (DIV1) 106 Page 44
520 Whom should we rather desire to be like then one so great so gracious so loving? Whom should we rather desire to be like then one so great so gracious so loving? r-crq vmd pns12 av-c vvb pc-acp vbi av-j av crd av j av j av vvg? (10) sermon (DIV1) 106 Page 44
521 Againe, Christ was not ashamed to call us Brethren, nor abhorred the Virgins wombe, to be shut up in those dark cells and streites: Again, christ was not ashamed to call us Brothers, nor abhorred the Virgins womb, to be shut up in those dark cells and streites: av, np1 vbds xx j pc-acp vvi pno12 n2, ccx j-vvn dt n2 n1, pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp p-acp d j n2 cc n2: (10) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 44
522 but tooke our base nature, when it was at the worst, and not only our nature, but took our base nature, when it was At the worst, and not only our nature, cc-acp vvd po12 j n1, c-crq pn31 vbds p-acp dt js, cc xx av-j po12 n1, (10) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 44
523 but our miserable condition and cur•e 〈 ◊ 〉 unto us. but our miserable condition and cur•e 〈 ◊ 〉 unto us. cc-acp po12 j n1 cc vbr 〈 sy 〉 p-acp pno12. (10) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 45
524 Was not he ashamed of us, and shall we be ashamed to owne him and his cause? Against this Cowardize it is a thunderbolt, which our Saviour Christ pronounceth. Was not he ashamed of us, and shall we be ashamed to own him and his cause? Against this Cowardice it is a thunderbolt, which our Saviour christ pronounceth. vbds xx pns31 j pp-f pno12, cc vmb pns12 vbi j pc-acp vvi pno31 cc po31 n1? p-acp d n1 pn31 vbz dt n1, r-crq po12 n1 np1 vvz. (10) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 45
525 He that is ashamed of me before men, him will I be ashamed of b•fore my Father, and all the holy Angels. He that is ashamed of me before men, him will I be ashamed of b•fore my Father, and all the holy Angels. pns31 cst vbz j pp-f pno11 p-acp n2, pno31 vmb pns11 vbi j pp-f av po11 n1, cc d dt j n2. (10) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 45
526 It argues a base disposition, either for frowne or favour to desert a good cause in evill times. It argues a base disposition, either for frown or favour to desert a good cause in evil times. pn31 vvz dt j n1, av-d p-acp n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi dt j n1 p-acp j-jn n2. (10) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 45
527 Againe, It is a point of comfort to know that we have a Brother, who is a favourite in Heaven, who though he abased himselfe for us, is yet Lord over all. Again, It is a point of Comfort to know that we have a Brother, who is a favourite in Heaven, who though he abased himself for us, is yet Lord over all. av, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi cst pns12 vhb dt n1, r-crq vbz dt n1 p-acp n1, r-crq c-acp pns31 vvd px31 p-acp pno12, vbz av n1 p-acp d. (10) sermon (DIV1) 108 Page 45
528 Unlesse he had beene our Brother, he could not have beene our husband, for Husband and Wife should be of one nature. Unless he had been our Brother, he could not have been our husband, for Husband and Wife should be of one nature. cs pns31 vhd vbn po12 n1, pns31 vmd xx vhi vbn po12 n1, p-acp n1 cc n1 vmd vbi pp-f crd n1. (10) sermon (DIV1) 108 Page 45
529 That he might marie us, therefore he came, and tooke our nature, so to be fitted to fulfill the worke of our Redemption. That he might marry us, Therefore he Come, and took our nature, so to be fitted to fulfil the work of our Redemption. cst pns31 vmd vvi pno12, av pns31 vvd, cc vvd po12 n1, av pc-acp vbi vvn pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po12 n1. (10) sermon (DIV1) 108 Page 45
530 But now he is in Heaven, set downe at the right hand of God: But now he is in Heaven, Set down At the right hand of God: p-acp av pns31 vbz p-acp n1, vvb a-acp p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1: (10) sermon (DIV1) 108 Page 45
531 the true Ioseph, the high Steward of Heaven, he hath all power committed unto him, hee rules all. the true Ioseph, the high Steward of Heaven, he hath all power committed unto him, he rules all. dt j np1, dt j n1 pp-f n1, pns31 vhz d n1 vvn p-acp pno31, pns31 vvz d. (10) sermon (DIV1) 108 Page 45
532 What a comfort is this to a poore soule that hath no friends in the world, that yet he hath a friend in Heaven, that will owne him for his Brother, in, What a Comfort is this to a poor soul that hath no Friends in the world, that yet he hath a friend in Heaven, that will own him for his Brother, in, q-crq dt n1 vbz d p-acp dt j n1 cst vhz dx n2 p-acp dt n1, cst av pns31 vhz dt n1 p-acp n1, cst vmb vvi pno31 p-acp po31 n1, p-acp, (10) sermon (DIV1) 108 Page 45
533 and through whom he may goe to the Throne of Grace boldly and powre out his soule. and through whom he may go to the Throne of Grace boldly and pour out his soul. cc p-acp ro-crq pns31 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 av-j cc vvi av po31 n1. (10) sermon (DIV1) 108 Page 45
534 What a comfort was it to Iosephs brethren that their brother was the second person in the kingdome? What a Comfort was it to Joseph's brothers that their brother was the second person in the Kingdom? q-crq dt n1 vbds pn31 p-acp np1 n2 cst po32 n1 vbds dt ord n1 p-acp dt n1? (10) sermon (DIV1) 108 Page 45
535 Againe, It should be a Motive to have good Christians in high estimation, and to take heed how we wrong them, for their Brother will take their part. Again, It should be a Motive to have good Christians in high estimation, and to take heed how we wrong them, for their Brother will take their part. av, pn31 vmd vbi dt n1 pc-acp vhi j np1 p-acp j n1, cc pc-acp vvi n1 c-crq pns12 vvb pno32, p-acp po32 n1 vmb vvi po32 n1. (10) sermon (DIV1) 109 Page 45
536 Saul Saul why persecutest thou me? •aith the head in Heaven, when his members were troden on upon earrh. Saul Saul why Persecutest thou me? •aith the head in Heaven, when his members were trodden on upon earrh. np1 np1 q-crq vv2 pns21 pno11? vvz dt n1 p-acp n1, c-crq po31 n2 vbdr vvn p-acp p-acp n1. (10) sermon (DIV1) 109 Page 46
537 It is more to wrong a Christian, then the world takes it for; for Christ takes it as done to himselfe. It is more to wrong a Christian, then the world Takes it for; for christ Takes it as done to himself. pn31 vbz av-dc pc-acp vvi dt njp, cs dt n1 vvz pn31 p-acp; p-acp np1 vvz pn31 p-acp vdi p-acp px31. (10) sermon (DIV1) 109 Page 46
538 Absolom was a man wicked, and unnaturall, yet hee could not endure the wrong that was done to his sister Thamar. Iacobs sonnes tooke it as a high indignity, that their sister should be so abused. Absalom was a man wicked, and unnatural, yet he could not endure the wrong that was done to his sister Tamar. Iacobs Sons took it as a high indignity, that their sister should be so abused. np1 vbds dt n1 j, cc j, av pns31 vmd xx vvi dt n-jn cst vbds vdn p-acp po31 n1 np1. npg1 n2 vvd pn31 p-acp dt j n1, cst po32 n1 vmd vbi av vvn. (10) sermon (DIV1) 109 Page 46
539 Hath Christ no affections now he is in Heaven, to her that is so neere him as the Church is? howsoever he suffer men to tiranize over her for a while, Hath christ no affections now he is in Heaven, to her that is so near him as the Church is? howsoever he suffer men to tiranize over her for a while, vhz np1 dx n2 av pns31 vbz p-acp n1, p-acp pno31 cst vbz av av-j pno31 p-acp dt n1 vbz? c-acp pns31 vvb n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1, (10) sermon (DIV1) 109 Page 46
540 yet it will appeare ere long, that he will take the Churches part, for, he is her Brother. yet it will appear ere long, that he will take the Churches part, for, he is her Brother. av pn31 vmb vvi c-acp av-j, cst pns31 vmb vvi dt n2 vvb, c-acp, pns31 vbz po31 n1. (10) sermon (DIV1) 109 Page 46
541 My Sister, my Spouse. My Sister, my Spouse. po11 n1, po11 n1. (11) part (DIV2) 109 Page 46
542 The Church is the Daughter of a King, begotten of God, the Sister, and Spouse of a King, because she is the Sister, and Spouse of Christ, and the Mother of all that are spirituall Kings; The Church is the Daughter of a King, begotten of God, the Sister, and Spouse of a King, Because she is the Sister, and Spouse of christ, and the Mother of all that Are spiritual Kings; dt n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvn pp-f np1, dt n1, cc n1 pp-f dt n1, c-acp pns31 vbz dt n1, cc n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n1 pp-f d cst vbr j n2; (11) part (DIV2) 110 Page 46
543 the Church of Christ is every way Royall. Therefore, we are Kings, because we are Christians. the Church of christ is every Way Royal. Therefore, we Are Kings, Because we Are Christians. dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz d n1 j. av, pns12 vbr n2, c-acp pns12 vbr np1. (11) part (DIV2) 110 Page 46
544 Hence the Holy Ghost doth add heere to Sister, Spouse: indeed taking the advantage of such Relations as are most comfortable to set out the excellent, Hence the Holy Ghost does add Here to Sister, Spouse: indeed taking the advantage of such Relations as Are most comfortable to Set out the excellent, av dt j n1 vdz vvi av p-acp n1, n1: av vvg dt n1 pp-f d n2 c-acp vbr ds j pc-acp vvi av dt j, (11) part (DIV2) 110 Page 46
545 and transcendent Relation, that is betweene Christ, and his Church, all other are not what they are termed so much as glasses to see better things. and transcendent Relation, that is between christ, and his Church, all other Are not what they Are termed so much as glasses to see better things. cc j n1, cst vbz p-acp np1, cc po31 n1, d n-jn vbr xx r-crq pns32 vbr vvn av av-d c-acp n2 pc-acp vvi jc n2. (11) part (DIV2) 110 Page 46
546 Riches, Beautie, Mariage, Nobility, &c. are scarce worthy of their names; Riches, Beauty, Marriage, Nobilt, etc. Are scarce worthy of their names; n2, n1, n1, n1, av vbr av-j j pp-f po32 n2; (11) part (DIV2) 110 Page 46
547 these are but Titles, and empty things, though our base nature make great matters of them, these Are but Titles, and empty things, though our base nature make great matters of them, d vbr p-acp n2, cc j n2, cs po12 j n1 vvi j n2 pp-f pno32, (11) part (DIV2) 110 Page 46
548 yet the reality and substance of all these are in Heavenly things. yet the reality and substance of all these Are in Heavenly things. av dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d d vbr p-acp j n2. (11) part (DIV2) 110 Page 46
549 True Riches, are the heavenly Graces, true Nobility is to be borne of God, to be the Sister and Spouse of Christ, True pleasures are those of the Spirit, which endure for ever, True Riches, Are the heavenly Graces, true Nobilt is to be born of God, to be the Sister and Spouse of christ, True pleasures Are those of the Spirit, which endure for ever, j n2, vbr dt j n2, j n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f np1, pc-acp vbi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, j n2 vbr d pp-f dt n1, r-crq vvb p-acp av, (11) part (DIV2) 110 Page 47
550 and will stand by us, when all outward comforts will vanish. and will stand by us, when all outward comforts will vanish. cc vmb vvi p-acp pno12, c-crq d j n2 vmb vvi. (11) part (DIV2) 110 Page 47
551 That mysticall union and sweet communion is set downe with such variety of expressions, to shew, that whatsoever is scattered in the Creature severally, is in Him intirely. That mystical Union and sweet communion is Set down with such variety of expressions, to show, that whatsoever is scattered in the Creature severally, is in Him entirely. cst j n1 cc j n1 vbz vvn a-acp p-acp d n1 pp-f n2, pc-acp vvi, cst r-crq vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 av-j, vbz p-acp pno31 av-j. (11) part (DIV2) 110 Page 47
552 He is both a friend, and a Brother, a Head, and a Husband to us, therefore hee takes the names of all, whence we may observe further, He is both a friend, and a Brother, a Head, and a Husband to us, Therefore he Takes the names of all, whence we may observe further, pns31 vbz d dt n1, cc dt n1, dt n1, cc dt n1 p-acp pno12, av pns31 vvz dt n2 pp-f d, c-crq pns12 vmb vvi av-jc, (11) part (DIV2) 110 Page 47
553 That The Church is the Spouse of Christ. That The Church is the Spouse of christ. cst dt n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1. (11) part (DIV2) 111 Page 47
554 It springs out of him, even as Eve taken out of Adams Rib; (so the Spouse of Christ ) was taken out of his side (when it was pierced) the Church rose out of his Bloud, and Death; It springs out of him, even as Eve taken out of Adams Rib; (so the Spouse of christ) was taken out of his side (when it was pierced) the Church rose out of his Blood, and Death; pn31 vvz av pp-f pno31, av c-acp n1 vvn av pp-f npg1 n1; (av dt n1 pp-f np1) vbds vvn av pp-f po31 n1 (c-crq pn31 vbds vvn) dt n1 vvd av pp-f po31 n1, cc n1; (11) part (DIV2) 111 Page 47
555 for he Redeemed it, by satisfying divine justice: for he Redeemed it, by satisfying divine Justice: c-acp pns31 j-vvn pn31, p-acp vvg j-jn n1: (11) part (DIV2) 111 Page 47
556 we being in such a Condition, that Christ must Redeeme us, before he could wed us. we being in such a Condition, that christ must redeem us, before he could wed us. pns12 vbg p-acp d dt n1, cst np1 vmb vvi pno12, c-acp pns31 vmd vvi pno12. (11) part (DIV2) 111 Page 47
557 First, he must be incarnate in our Nature, before he could be a fit husband; First, he must be incarnate in our Nature, before he could be a fit husband; ord, pns31 vmb vbi j p-acp po12 n1, c-acp pns31 vmd vbi dt j n1; (11) part (DIV2) 111 Page 47
558 and then, because we were in Bondage and Captivity, we must be Redeemed before hee could marrie us: and then, Because we were in Bondage and Captivity, we must be Redeemed before he could marry us: cc av, c-acp pns12 vbdr p-acp n1 cc n1, pns12 vmb vbi j-vvn c-acp pns31 vmd vvi pno12: (11) part (DIV2) 111 Page 47
559 hee purchased his Church with his owne bloud. Christ hath right to us, he bought us dearely. he purchased his Church with his own blood. christ hath right to us, he bought us dearly. pns31 vvd po31 n1 p-acp po31 d n1. np1 vhz av-jn p-acp pno12, pns31 vvd pno12 av-jn. (11) part (DIV2) 111 Page 47
560 Againe, another foundation of this Marriage betweene Christ and us, is Consent; he workes us by his Spirit to yeeld to him, there must be consent on our part, which is not in us by nature, Again, Another Foundation of this Marriage between christ and us, is Consent; he works us by his Spirit to yield to him, there must be consent on our part, which is not in us by nature, av, j-jn n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp np1 cc pno12, vbz vvb; pns31 vvz pno12 p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, pc-acp vmb vbi n1 p-acp po12 n1, r-crq vbz xx p-acp pno12 p-acp n1, (11) part (DIV2) 112 Page 47
561 but wrought by his spirit, &c. We yeeld to take him upon his owne tearmes; that is, that we shall leave our fathers house, all our former carnall acquaintance, but wrought by his Spirit, etc. We yield to take him upon his own terms; that is, that we shall leave our Father's house, all our former carnal acquaintance, cc-acp vvd p-acp po31 n1, av pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp po31 d n2; cst vbz, cst pns12 vmb vvi po12 ng1 n1, d po12 j j n1, (11) part (DIV2) 112 Page 47
562 when he hath wrought our consent, then the marriage betweene him and us is strooke up. when he hath wrought our consent, then the marriage between him and us is struck up. c-crq pns31 vhz vvn po12 n1, cs dt n1 p-acp pno31 cc pno12 vbz vvn a-acp. (11) part (DIV2) 112 Page 48
563 Some few resemblances will make the consideration of this the more comfortable. 1. The Husband takes his wife under his owne name, she loosing her owne name is called by his. some few resemblances will make the consideration of this the more comfortable. 1. The Husband Takes his wife under his own name, she losing her own name is called by his. d d n2 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f d dt av-dc j. crd dt n1 vvz po31 n1 p-acp po31 d n1, pns31 vvg po31 d n1 vbz vvn p-acp png31. (11) part (DIV2) 113 Page 48
564 So we are called Christians of Christ. 2. The Wife is taken with all her debt, So we Are called Christians of christ. 2. The Wife is taken with all her debt, av pns12 vbr vvn np1 pp-f np1. crd dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp d po31 n1, (11) part (DIV2) 113 Page 48
565 and made partaker of the honours, and Riches of her Husband. and made partaker of the honours, and Riches of her Husband. cc vvd n1 pp-f dt n2, cc n2 pp-f po31 n1. (11) part (DIV2) 113 Page 48
566 Whatsoever hee hath is hers, and he stands answerable for all her debts, so it is heere, we have not only the name of Christ upon us, Whatsoever he hath is hers, and he Stands answerable for all her debts, so it is Here, we have not only the name of christ upon us, r-crq pns31 vhz vbz png31, cc pns31 vvz j p-acp d po31 n2, av pn31 vbz av, pns12 vhb xx av-j dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno12, (11) part (DIV2) 113 Page 48
567 but we partake his honours, and are Kings, Priests, and Heires with him. Whatsoever he hath, he hath taken us into the fellowship of it; but we partake his honours, and Are Kings, Priests, and Heirs with him. Whatsoever he hath, he hath taken us into the fellowship of it; cc-acp pns12 vvb po31 n2, cc vbr n2, n2, cc n2 p-acp pno31. r-crq pns31 vhz, pns31 vhz vvn pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31; (11) part (DIV2) 113 Page 48
568 so that his Riches, are ours, and likewise, whatsoever is ours, that is ill, he hath taken it upon him, so that his Riches, Are ours, and likewise, whatsoever is ours, that is ill, he hath taken it upon him, av cst po31 n2, vbr png12, cc av, r-crq vbz png12, d vbz j-jn, pns31 vhz vvn pn31 p-acp pno31, (11) part (DIV2) 113 Page 48
569 even the wrath due to us, for hee came betweene that and us, when he was made sinne, and a curse for us; even the wrath due to us, for he Come between that and us, when he was made sin, and a curse for us; av dt n1 j-jn p-acp pno12, c-acp pns31 vvd p-acp d cc pno12, c-crq pns31 vbds vvn n1, cc dt n1 p-acp pno12; (11) part (DIV2) 113 Page 48
570 so There is a blessed change betweene Christ and us; his honours and Riches are ours; so There is a blessed change between christ and us; his honours and Riches Are ours; av pc-acp vbz dt j-vvn n1 p-acp np1 cc pno12; po31 n2 cc n2 vbr png12; (11) part (DIV2) 113 Page 48
571 We have nothing to bestow on him, but our Beggery, sinnes, and miseries, which he tooke upon him. We have nothing to bestow on him, but our Beggary, Sins, and misery's, which he took upon him. pns12 vhb pix pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, cc-acp po12 n1, n2, cc n2, r-crq pns31 vvd p-acp pno31. (11) part (DIV2) 113 Page 48
572 Those that bring together these two different parties, are the friends of the Bride; Those that bring together these two different parties, Are the Friends of the Bride; d cst vvb av d crd j n2, vbr dt n2 pp-f dt n1; (11) part (DIV2) 114 Page 48
573 that is, the Ministers, as it is Iohn 3. 23. They are the paranymphi the friends of the Bride, that learne of Christ what to report to his Spouse, and so they wooe for Christ; and open the Riches, Beauty, honour, that is, the Ministers, as it is John 3. 23. They Are the Bridesmaids the Friends of the Bride, that Learn of christ what to report to his Spouse, and so they woo for christ; and open the Riches, Beauty, honour, cst vbz, dt n2, c-acp pn31 vbz np1 crd crd pns32 vbr dt fw-la dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cst vvi pp-f np1 r-crq pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1, cc av pns32 vvb p-acp np1; cc j dt n2, n1, n1, (11) part (DIV2) 114 Page 48
574 and all that is lovely in him, which is indeed the especiall duty of Ministers, to lay open his unsearchable Riches, that the Church may know what a Husband she is like to have, and all that is lovely in him, which is indeed the especial duty of Ministers, to lay open his unsearchable Riches, that the Church may know what a Husband she is like to have, cc d cst vbz j p-acp pno31, r-crq vbz av dt j n1 pp-f n2, pc-acp vvi vvi po31 j n2, cst dt n1 vmb vvi r-crq dt n1 pns31 vbz av-j pc-acp vhi, (11) part (DIV2) 114 Page 49
575 if she cleave to him, and what an one she leaves, if she forsake him. if she cleave to him, and what an one she leaves, if she forsake him. cs pns31 vvb p-acp pno31, cc q-crq dt pi pns31 vvz, cs pns31 vvb pno31. (11) part (DIV2) 114 Page 49
576 It was well said in the Counsell of Basil out of Bernard, Nemo committit sponsam suam Vicario; nemo enim Ecclesiae sponsus est; It was well said in the Counsel of Basil out of Bernard, Nemo Committit Spouse suam Vicar; nemo enim Ecclesiae Sponsus est; pn31 vbds av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 av pp-f np1, np1 fw-fr n1 fw-la np1; np1 fw-la np1 fw-la fw-la; (11) part (DIV2) 114 Page 49
577 None commits his wife to a Vicar, for none is the husband of the Church. To be Husband of the Church is one of the incommunicable titles of Christ, yet usurped by the Pope. None commits his wife to a Vicar, for none is the husband of the Church. To be Husband of the Church is one of the incommunicable titles of christ, yet usurped by the Pope. pix vvz po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, c-acp pix vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1. pc-acp vbi n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz pi pp-f dt j n2 pp-f np1, av vvn p-acp dt n1. (11) part (DIV2) 114 Page 49
578 Innocent the third was the first that wronged Christs bed by challenging the title of Sponsus, Husband of the Church. Bernard forbids his scholler Eugenius this title, Epist. 237. ad Eugenium. It is enough for Ministers to be friends of the Bride. Innocent the third was the First that wronged Christ Bed by challenging the title of Sponsus, Husband of the Church. Bernard forbids his scholar Eugenius this title, Epistle 237. ad Eugenium. It is enough for Ministers to be Friends of the Bride. j-jn dt ord vbds dt ord cst vvd npg1 n1 p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f fw-la, n1 pp-f dt n1. np1 vvz po31 n1 np1 d n1, np1 crd fw-la fw-la. pn31 vbz av-d p-acp n2 pc-acp vbi n2 pp-f dt n1. (11) part (DIV2) 114 Page 49
579 Let us yeeld him to be Husband of the Church that hath given himselfe to sanctifie it with washing of water and blood, Ephes. 5. 26. we are a wife of blood to him. Let us yield him to be Husband of the Church that hath given himself to sanctify it with washing of water and blood, Ephesians 5. 26. we Are a wife of blood to him. vvb pno12 vvi pno31 pc-acp vbi n1 pp-f dt n1 cst vhz vvn px31 pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp vvg pp-f n1 cc n1, np1 crd crd pns12 vbr dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno31. (11) part (DIV2) 114 Page 49
580 In this sweet Conjunction we must know, that by nature, we are cleane otherwaises then Spouses for what was Salomons wife Pharoahs daughter? a Heathen, till shee came to be Salomons Spouse. In this sweet Conjunction we must know, that by nature, we Are clean otherwaises then Spouses for what was Solomon's wife Pharaohs daughter? a Heathen, till she Come to be Solomon's Spouse. p-acp d j n1 pns12 vmb vvi, cst p-acp n1, pns12 vbr j n2 cs n2 p-acp r-crq vbds np1 n1 npg1 n1? dt j-jn, c-acp pns31 vvd pc-acp vbi np1 n1. (11) part (DIV2) 115 Page 49
581 And as we reade in Moses the strange woman must have her haire cut off, and her nayles pared, before she should be taken into the Church, there must bee an alteration; And as we read in Moses the strange woman must have her hair Cut off, and her nails pared, before she should be taken into the Church, there must be an alteration; cc c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp np1 dt j n1 vmb vhi po31 n1 vvn a-acp, cc po31 n2 vvn, c-acp pns31 vmd vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, a-acp vmb vbi dt n1; (11) part (DIV2) 115 Page 49
582 so before the Church (which is not Hesthenish, but indeed Hellish by nature, and led by the spirit of the world) be fit to be the Spouse of Christ, there must be an alteration and a change of nature; so before the Church (which is not Hesthenish, but indeed Hellish by nature, and led by the Spirit of the world) be fit to be the Spouse of christ, there must be an alteration and a change of nature; av p-acp dt n1 (r-crq vbz xx j, p-acp av j p-acp n1, cc vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1) vbb j pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f np1, a-acp vmb vbi dt n1 cc dt n1 pp-f n1; (11) part (DIV2) 115 Page 49
583 Christ must alter, renew, Purge, and fit us for himselfe, the Apostle saith, Ephes. 5. 16, it was the end of his death, not onely to take us to Heaven, christ must altar, renew, Purge, and fit us for himself, the Apostle Says, Ephesians 5. 16, it was the end of his death, not only to take us to Heaven, np1 vmb vvi, vvb, vvb, cc vvb pno12 p-acp px31, dt n1 vvz, np1 crd crd, pn31 vbds dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, xx av-j pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp n1, (11) part (DIV2) 115 Page 49
584 but to sanctifie us on Earth, and prepare us that we might be fit Spouses for himselfe. but to sanctify us on Earth, and prepare us that we might be fit Spouses for himself. cc-acp pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp n1, cc vvb pno12 d pns12 vmd vbi j n2 p-acp px31. (11) part (DIV2) 115 Page 50
585 Let us oft thinke of this nearenesse betweene Christ and us (if we have once given our names to him) and not be discouraged for any sinne, or unworthinesse in us. Let us oft think of this nearness between christ and us (if we have once given our names to him) and not be discouraged for any sin, or unworthiness in us. vvb pno12 av vvi pp-f d n1 p-acp np1 cc pno12 (cs pns12 vhb a-acp vvn po12 n2 p-acp pno31) cc xx vbi vvn p-acp d n1, cc n1 p-acp pno12. (11) part (DIV2) 116 Page 50
586 Who sues a wife for debt, when she is married? Therefore answer all accusations Thus; Who sues a wife for debt, when she is married? Therefore answer all accusations Thus; r-crq vvz dt n1 p-acp n1, c-crq pns31 vbz vvn? av vvi d n2 av; (11) part (DIV2) 116 Page 50
587 Goe to Christ; if you have any thing to say to me, go to my husband; Go to christ; if you have any thing to say to me, go to my husband; vvb p-acp np1; cs pn22 vhb d n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno11, vvb p-acp po11 n1; (11) part (DIV2) 116 Page 50
588 God is just, but he will not have his •ustice twice satisfied, seeing whatsoever is due thereunto, is satisfied by Christ our Husband? What a comfort is this to a distressed Conscience; God is just, but he will not have his •ustice twice satisfied, seeing whatsoever is due thereunto, is satisfied by christ our Husband? What a Comfort is this to a distressed Conscience; np1 vbz j, cc-acp pns31 vmb xx vhi po31 n1 av vvn, vvg r-crq vbz j-jn av, vbz vvn p-acp np1 po12 n1? q-crq dt n1 vbz d p-acp dt j-vvn n1; (11) part (DIV2) 116 Page 50
589 if sinne cannot dismay us, which is the ill of ills and cause of all evill, what other ill can dismay us? He that exhorts us to beare with the infirmities one of another, if sin cannot dismay us, which is the ill of ills and cause of all evil, what other ill can dismay us? He that exhorts us to bear with the infirmities one of Another, cs n1 vmbx vvi pno12, r-crq vbz dt n-jn pp-f n2-jn cc n1 pp-f d n-jn, r-crq j-jn n-jn vmb vvi pno12? pns31 cst vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 crd pp-f n-jn, (11) part (DIV2) 116 Page 50
590 and hath enjoyned the husband to beare with the wife ( as the weaker vessell ) will not he beare with his Church (as the weaker vessell) performing the duty of an husband in all our infirmities? and hath enjoined the husband to bear with the wife (as the Weaker vessel) will not he bear with his Church (as the Weaker vessel) performing the duty of an husband in all our infirmities? cc vhz vvn dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 (p-acp dt jc n1) vmb xx pns31 vvi p-acp po31 n1 (c-acp dt jc n1) vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp d po12 n2? (11) part (DIV2) 116 Page 50
591 Againe, His desire is to make her better, and not to cast her away for that which is amisse. Again, His desire is to make her better, and not to cast her away for that which is amiss. av, po31 n1 vbz pc-acp vvi pno31 jc, cc xx pc-acp vvi pno31 av p-acp d r-crq vbz av. (11) part (DIV2) 117 Page 50
592 And for Outward ills, they are but to refine, and make us more conformable to Christ our Husband, to fit us for heaven, the same way that he went. And for Outward ills, they Are but to refine, and make us more conformable to christ our Husband, to fit us for heaven, the same Way that he went. cc p-acp j n2-jn, pns32 vbr cc-acp pc-acp vvi, cc vvb pno12 dc j p-acp np1 po12 n1, pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp n1, dt d n1 cst pns31 vvd. (11) part (DIV2) 117 Page 50
593 They have a blessing in them all, for he takes away all that is hurtfull, he pitties, They have a blessing in them all, for he Takes away all that is hurtful, he pities, pns32 vhb dt n1 p-acp pno32 d, c-acp pns31 vvz av d cst vbz j, pns31 vvz, (11) part (DIV2) 117 Page 50
594 and keepes us as the apple of his eye. and keeps us as the apple of his eye. cc vvz pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (11) part (DIV2) 117 Page 50
595 Therefore, let us often thinke of this, since he hath vouchsafed to take us so neere to himselfe. Therefore, let us often think of this, since he hath vouchsafed to take us so near to himself. av, vvb pno12 av vvi pp-f d, c-acp pns31 vhz vvn pc-acp vvi pno12 av av-j p-acp px31. (11) part (DIV2) 117 Page 50
596 Let us not loose the comfort that this meditation will yeeld us. Let us not lose the Comfort that this meditation will yield us. vvb pno12 xx vvi dt n1 cst d n1 vmb vvi pno12. (11) part (DIV2) 117 Page 50
597 We love for goodnesse, beauty, riches, but Christ loves us to make us so, and then loves us because we are so in all estates whatsoever. We love for Goodness, beauty, riches, but christ loves us to make us so, and then loves us Because we Are so in all estates whatsoever. pns12 vvb p-acp n1, n1, n2, cc-acp np1 vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi pns12 av, cc av vvz pno12 c-acp pns12 vbr av p-acp d n2 r-crq. (11) part (DIV2) 117 Page 51
598 And if Christ be so neere us, Let us labour for chast judgements, that we doe not defile them with errours, seeing the whole soule is espoused to Christ, Truth is the Spouse of our understandings it is not left to us to be wanton in opinions to take up what conceipt we will of things, And if christ be so near us, Let us labour for chaste Judgments, that we do not defile them with errors, seeing the Whole soul is espoused to christ, Truth is the Spouse of our understandings it is not left to us to be wanton in opinions to take up what conceit we will of things, cc cs np1 vbb av av-j pno12, vvb pno12 vvi p-acp j n2, cst pns12 vdb xx vvi pno32 p-acp n2, vvg dt j-jn n1 vbz vvn p-acp np1, n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 pn31 vbz xx vvn p-acp pno12 pc-acp vbi j-jn p-acp n2 pc-acp vvi a-acp r-crq n1 pns12 vmb pp-f n2, (11) part (DIV2) 118 Page 51
599 so we ought to have chast affections not cleaving to base things, it hath beene oft times seene, that one husband hath had many wives, so we ought to have chaste affections not cleaving to base things, it hath been oft times seen, that one husband hath had many wives, av pns12 vmd pc-acp vhi j n2 xx vvg p-acp j n2, pn31 vhz vbn av n2 vvn, cst pi n1 vhz vhn d n2, (11) part (DIV2) 118 Page 51
600 but never from the beginning of the world, that one wife hath had many husbands. but never from the beginning of the world, that one wife hath had many Husbands. cc-acp av-x p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1, cst pi n1 vhz vhn d n2. (11) part (DIV2) 118 Page 51
601 God promiseth to betroth his Church to him in righteousnes & faithfullness, that is, as he will be faithfull to her, God promises to betrothed his Church to him in righteousness & faithfulness, that is, as he will be faithful to her, np1 vvz pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp n1 cc n1, cst vbz, c-acp pns31 vmb vbi j p-acp pno31, (11) part (DIV2) 118 Page 51
602 so she shall by his grace be faithfull to him, faithfullnes shall be mutuall, the Church shall not be false to Christ; so there is no Christian •oule must think to have many husbands; so she shall by his grace be faithful to him, Faitfulness shall be mutual, the Church shall not be false to christ; so there is no Christian •oule must think to have many Husbands; av pns31 vmb p-acp po31 n1 vbb j p-acp pno31, n1 vmb vbi j, dt n1 vmb xx vbi j p-acp np1; av pc-acp vbz dx njp n1 vmb vvi pc-acp vhi d n2; (11) part (DIV2) 118 Page 51
603 for Christ in this case is a jealous husband. for christ in this case is a jealous husband. p-acp np1 p-acp d n1 vbz dt j n1. (11) part (DIV2) 118 Page 51
604 Take heed therfore of spirituall harlotrie of heart, for our affections are for Christ, and cannot be better bestowed. Take heed Therefore of spiritual harlotry of heart, for our affections Are for christ, and cannot be better bestowed. vvb n1 av pp-f j n1 pp-f n1, p-acp po12 n2 vbr p-acp np1, cc vmbx vbi av-jc vvn. (11) part (DIV2) 118 Page 51
605 In other things we loose our love, & the things loved; In other things we lose our love, & the things loved; p-acp j-jn n2 pns12 vvb po12 n1, cc dt n2 vvd; (11) part (DIV2) 118 Page 51
606 but heer we loose not our love, but this is a perfecting love, which drawes us to love that which is better, then our selves. but her we lose not our love, but this is a perfecting love, which draws us to love that which is better, then our selves. cc-acp av pns12 vvb xx po12 n1, cc-acp d vbz dt j-vvg n1, r-crq vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi d r-crq vbz av-jc, cs po12 n2. (11) part (DIV2) 118 Page 51
607 We are, as we affect, our affections are, as their Objects be, if they be set upon better things, then our selves, they are bettered by it, they are never rightly bestowed, We Are, as we affect, our affections Are, as their Objects be, if they be Set upon better things, then our selves, they Are bettered by it, they Are never rightly bestowed, pns12 vbr, c-acp pns12 vvb, po12 n2 vbr, c-acp po32 n2 vbb, cs pns32 vbb vvn p-acp jc n2, av po12 n2, pns32 vbr vvn p-acp pn31, pns32 vbr av av-jn vvn, (11) part (DIV2) 118 Page 51
608 but when they are set upon Christ; and upon other things as they answer, and stand with the love of Christ. For, the prime love, when it is rightly bestowed, it orders, but when they Are Set upon christ; and upon other things as they answer, and stand with the love of christ. For, the prime love, when it is rightly bestowed, it order, cc-acp c-crq pns32 vbr vvn p-acp np1; cc p-acp j-jn n2 c-acp pns32 vvb, cc vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. p-acp, dt j-jn n1, c-crq pn31 vbz av-jn vvn, pn31 n2, (11) part (DIV2) 118 Page 51
609 and regulates all other loves whatsoever. and regulates all other loves whatsoever. cc vvz d j-jn n2 r-crq. (11) part (DIV2) 118 Page 52
610 No man knowes how to use earthly things, but a Christian, that hath first pitched his love on Christ, then seeing all things in him, No man knows how to use earthly things, but a Christian, that hath First pitched his love on christ, then seeing all things in him, dx n1 vvz c-crq pc-acp vvi j n2, cc-acp dt njp, cst vhz ord vvd po31 n1 p-acp np1, av vvg d n2 p-acp pno31, (11) part (DIV2) 118 Page 52
611 and in all them a beame of that love of his, intending happinesse to him, so he knowes how to use every thing in order. and in all them a beam of that love of his, intending happiness to him, so he knows how to use every thing in order. cc p-acp d pno32 dt n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f png31, vvg n1 p-acp pno31, av pns31 vvz c-crq pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp n1. (11) part (DIV2) 118 Page 52
612 Therefore let us keepe our Communion with Christ, and esteeme nothing more, then his love, because he esteemes nothing more then ours. Therefore let us keep our Communion with christ, and esteem nothing more, then his love, Because he esteems nothing more then ours. av vvb pno12 vvi po12 n1 p-acp np1, cc vvb pix av-dc, cs po31 n1, c-acp pns31 vvz pix av-dc cs png12. (11) part (DIV2) 118 Page 52
613 But how shall we know, whether we be espoused to Christ, or not? Our hearts can tell us, whether we yeeld consent to him, or not. But how shall we know, whither we be espoused to christ, or not? Our hearts can tell us, whither we yield consent to him, or not. cc-acp q-crq vmb pns12 vvi, cs pns12 vbb vvn p-acp np1, cc xx? po12 n2 vmb vvi pno12, cs pns12 vvb n1 p-acp pno31, cc xx. (11) part (DIV2) 119 Page 52
614 In particular, whether wee have received him, as he will be received, as a right Husband, that is, Whether we receive him to be ruled by him, to make him our Head. For the wife, In particular, whither we have received him, as he will be received, as a right Husband, that is, Whither we receive him to be ruled by him, to make him our Head. For the wife, p-acp j, cs pns12 vhb vvn pno31, c-acp pns31 vmb vbi vvn, c-acp dt j-jn n1, cst vbz, cs pns12 vvb pno31 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno31, pc-acp vvi pno31 po12 n1 p-acp dt n1, (11) part (DIV2) 120 Page 52
615 when shee yeelds to be married, therewith also surrenders up her owne will to be ruled by her husband; when she yields to be married, therewith also surrenders up her own will to be ruled by her husband; c-crq pns31 vvz pc-acp vbi vvn, av av n2 p-acp po31 d n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po31 n1; (11) part (DIV2) 120 Page 52
616 so farre she hath denied her owne will, she hath no will of her owne. so Far she hath denied her own will, she hath no will of her own. av av-j pns31 vhz vvn po31 d n1, pns31 vhz dx n1 pp-f po31 d. (11) part (DIV2) 120 Page 52
617 Christ hath wisedome enough for us, and himselfe too, whose wisedome, and will must be ours; christ hath Wisdom enough for us, and himself too, whose Wisdom, and will must be ours; np1 vhz n1 av-d p-acp pno12, cc px31 av, rg-crq n1, cc vmb vmb vbi png12; (11) part (DIV2) 120 Page 52
618 To be led by divine Truths so farre, as they are discovered unto us, and to submit our selves thereunto, is a signe of a gratious heart, that is married to Christ. To be led by divine Truths so Far, as they Are discovered unto us, and to submit our selves thereunto, is a Signen of a gracious heart, that is married to christ. pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp j-jn n2 av av-j, c-acp pns32 vbr vvn p-acp pno12, cc pc-acp vvi po12 n2 av, vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, cst vbz vvn p-acp np1. (11) part (DIV2) 120 Page 52
619 Againe, a willingnesse to follow Christ in all conditions as he is discovered in the Word. Again, a willingness to follow christ in all conditions as he is discovered in the Word. av, dt n1 pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp d n2 c-acp pns31 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1. (11) part (DIV2) 121 Page 52
620 To suffer Christ to have the soveraignty in our affections, above all other things and persons in the world. To suffer christ to have the sovereignty in our affections, above all other things and Persons in the world. pc-acp vvi np1 pc-acp vhi dt n1 p-acp po12 n2, p-acp d j-jn n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1. (11) part (DIV2) 121 Page 52
621 This is the right disposition of a true Spouse. For as it was at the first institution, there must be a leaving of Father, This is the right disposition of a true Spouse. For as it was At the First Institution, there must be a leaving of Father, d vbz dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt j n1. p-acp c-acp pn31 vbds p-acp dt ord n1, a-acp vmb vbi dt vvg pp-f n1, (11) part (DIV2) 121 Page 52
622 and Mother, and all, to cleave to the husband: and Mother, and all, to cleave to the husband: cc n1, cc d, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1: (11) part (DIV2) 121 Page 53
623 so heere, when any thing and Christ cannot stand together, or else we shall never have the comfort of this sweete Name. so Here, when any thing and christ cannot stand together, or Else we shall never have the Comfort of this sweet Name. av av, c-crq d n1 cc np1 vmbx vvi av, cc av pns12 vmb av-x vhi dt n1 pp-f d j n1. (11) part (DIV2) 121 Page 53
624 Many men will be glad to owne Christ to be great by him, (but as S Austin complaines in his his time) Christ Iesus is not loved for Iesus his owne sake, but for other things, that he brings with him, peace, plenty, &c. as farre as it stands with these contentments; Many men will be glad to own christ to be great by him, (but as S Austin complains in his his time) christ Iesus is not loved for Iesus his own sake, but for other things, that he brings with him, peace, plenty, etc. as Far as it Stands with these contentment's; av-d n2 vmb vbi j p-acp d np1 pc-acp vbi j p-acp pno31, (cc-acp c-acp n1 np1 vvz p-acp po31 po31 n1) np1 np1 vbz xx vvn p-acp np1 po31 d n1, p-acp p-acp j-jn n2, cst pns31 vvz p-acp pno31, n1, n1, av c-acp av-j c-acp pn31 vvz p-acp d n2; (11) part (DIV2) 121 Page 53
625 if Christ and the world part once, it will be knowne which we followed. In times of peace this is hardly discerned. if christ and the world part once, it will be known which we followed. In times of peace this is hardly discerned. cs np1 cc dt n1 vvb a-acp, pn31 vmb vbi vvn r-crq pns12 vvd. p-acp n2 pp-f n1 d vbz av vvn. (11) part (DIV2) 121 Page 53
626 If he will pay mens debts, so as they may have the credit and glory of the name to be called Christians, If he will pay men's debts, so as they may have the credit and glory of the name to be called Christians, cs pns31 vmb vvi ng2 n2, av c-acp pns32 vmb vhi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn np1, (11) part (DIV2) 121 Page 53
627 if hee will redeeme them from the danger of sinne, all is well; but onely such have the comfort of this Communion, as love him for himselfe. if he will Redeem them from the danger of sin, all is well; but only such have the Comfort of this Communion, as love him for himself. cs pns31 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, d vbz av; cc-acp av-j d vhb dt n1 pp-f d n1, c-acp vvb pno31 p-acp px31. (11) part (DIV2) 121 Page 53
628 Let us not so much trouble our selves about signes as be carefull to doe our duty to Christ, and then will Christ discover his love cleerely unto us. Let us not so much trouble our selves about Signs as be careful to do our duty to christ, and then will christ discover his love clearly unto us. vvb pno12 xx av av-d vvi po12 n2 p-acp n2 c-acp vbb j pc-acp vdi po12 n1 p-acp np1, cc av vmb np1 vvi po31 n1 av-j p-acp pno12. (11) part (DIV2) 121 Page 53
629 Now, they that are not brought so neere to this happy condition by Christ, may yet have this incouragement, there is yet place of grace for them, let them therefore consider but these three things. 1. The excellency of Christ, Now, they that Are not brought so near to this happy condition by christ, may yet have this encouragement, there is yet place of grace for them, let them Therefore Consider but these three things. 1. The excellency of christ, av, pns32 cst vbr xx vvn av av-j p-acp d j n1 p-acp np1, vmb av vhi d n1, pc-acp vbz av n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno32, vvb pno32 av vvi p-acp d crd n2. crd dt n1 pp-f np1, (11) part (DIV2) 122 Page 53
630 and of the state of the Church, when it is so neare him. 2. The necessity of this to be so neare him. 3. That there is hope of it. and of the state of the Church, when it is so near him. 2. The necessity of this to be so near him. 3. That there is hope of it. cc pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, c-crq pn31 vbz av av-j pno31. crd dt n1 pp-f d pc-acp vbi av av-j pno31. crd cst pc-acp vbz n1 pp-f pn31. (11) part (DIV2) 122 Page 53
631 There is in Christ whatsoever may commend a Husband, birth, comelinesse, riches, friends, wisdome, authority, &c. The Excellencie of this condition to be one with Christ, is that all things are ours. There is in christ whatsoever may commend a Husband, birth, comeliness, riches, Friends, Wisdom, Authority, etc. The Excellency of this condition to be one with christ, is that all things Are ours. pc-acp vbz p-acp np1 r-crq vmb vvi dt n1, n1, n1, n2, n2, n1, n1, av dt n1 pp-f d n1 pc-acp vbi pi p-acp np1, vbz d d n2 vbr png12. (11) part (DIV2) 123 Page 53
632 For he is the King, and the Church the Queene of all, all things are serviceable to us, it is a wond•ro•s nearenesse to be nearer to Christ, hen the Angels, who are not his body, For he is the King, and the Church the Queen of all, all things Are serviceable to us, it is a wond•ro•s nearness to be nearer to christ, hen the Angels, who Are not his body, c-acp pns31 vbz dt n1, cc dt n1 dt n1 pp-f d, d n2 vbr j p-acp pno12, pn31 vbz dt ng1 n1 pc-acp vbi av-jc p-acp np1, n1 dt n2, r-crq vbr xx po31 n1, (11) part (DIV2) 124 Page 54
633 but servants that atend upon the Church: the Bride is nearer to him, then the Angels, but Servants that atend upon the Church: the Bride is nearer to him, then the Angels, cc-acp n2 cst vvd p-acp dt n1: dt n1 vbz jc p-acp pno31, av dt n2, (11) part (DIV2) 124 Page 54
634 for, he is the Head, and Husband thereof, and not of the Angels. for, he is the Head, and Husband thereof, and not of the Angels. c-acp, pns31 vbz dt n1, cc n1 av, cc xx pp-f dt n2. (11) part (DIV2) 124 Page 54
635 What an excellent condition is this for poore flesh and bloud, (that creeps up and downe the earth here despised.) What an excellent condition is this for poor Flesh and blood, (that creeps up and down the earth Here despised.) q-crq dt j n1 vbz d p-acp j n1 cc n1, (cst vvz a-acp cc a-acp dt n1 av vvn.) (11) part (DIV2) 124 Page 54
636 But especially, If we consider the Necessity of it, we are all indebted for more then we are worth; But especially, If we Consider the Necessity of it, we Are all indebted for more then we Are worth; cc-acp av-j, cs pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f pn31, pns12 vbr d vvn p-acp dc cs pns12 vbr j; (11) part (DIV2) 125 Page 54
637 to divine justice we owe a debt of obedience, and in want of that we owe a debt of punishment and we cannot answer one for a thousand. to divine Justice we owe a debt of Obedience, and in want of that we owe a debt of punishment and we cannot answer one for a thousand. p-acp j-jn n1 pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f n1, cc p-acp n1 pp-f cst pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f n1 cc pns12 vmbx vvi pi p-acp dt crd. (11) part (DIV2) 125 Page 54
638 What will become of us if we have not a husband to discharge all our debts but to bee imprisoned for ever? What will become of us if we have not a husband to discharge all our debts but to be imprisoned for ever? q-crq vmb vvi pp-f pno12 cs pns12 vhb xx dt n1 pc-acp vvi d po12 n2 p-acp pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp av? (11) part (DIV2) 125 Page 54
639 A person that is a stranger to Christ though he were an Achitophel for his braine, a Iudas for his Profession, a Saul for his place. A person that is a stranger to christ though he were an Ahithophel for his brain, a Iudas for his Profession, a Saul for his place. dt n1 cst vbz dt n1 p-acp np1 cs pns31 vbdr dt np1 p-acp po31 n1, dt np1 p-acp po31 n1, dt np1 p-acp po31 n1. (11) part (DIV2) 126 Page 54
640 Yet if his sinnes be set before him he will be swallowed up of despaire, fearing to be shut up eternally under Gods wrath; Yet if his Sins be Set before him he will be swallowed up of despair, fearing to be shut up eternally under God's wrath; av cs po31 n2 vbb vvn p-acp pno31 pns31 vmb vbi vvn a-acp pp-f n1, vvg pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp av-j p-acp npg1 n1; (11) part (DIV2) 126 Page 54
641 therefore if nothing else move, yet let necessity compell us to take Christ. Therefore if nothing Else move, yet let necessity compel us to take christ. av cs pix av vvi, av vvb n1 vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi np1. (11) part (DIV2) 126 Page 54
642 Consider not onely how sutable and how necessary he is unto us, but what hope there is to have him, Consider not only how suitable and how necessary he is unto us, but what hope there is to have him, vvb xx av-j q-crq j cc c-crq j pns31 vbz p-acp pno12, cc-acp q-crq vvb pc-acp vbz pc-acp vhi pno31, (11) part (DIV2) 127 Page 54
643 when as he sueth to us by his messengers, and woeth us when as we should rather seeke to him, when as he sues to us by his messengers, and woeth us when as we should rather seek to him, c-crq c-acp pns31 vvz p-acp pno12 p-acp po31 n2, cc vvz pno12 c-crq c-acp pns12 vmd av-c vvi p-acp pno31, (11) part (DIV2) 127 Page 54
644 and with other messengers sendeth a privy messenger, his Holy Spirit to incline our hearts; let us therefore as we love our soules, suffer our selves to be won. and with other messengers sends a privy Messenger, his Holy Spirit to incline our hearts; let us Therefore as we love our Souls, suffer our selves to be wone. cc p-acp j-jn n2 vvz dt j n1, po31 j n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n2; vvb pno12 av c-acp pns12 vvb po12 n2, vvb po12 n2 pc-acp vbi vvn. (11) part (DIV2) 127 Page 54
645 But more of this in another place. The next Branch is But more of this in Another place. The next Branch is p-acp dc pp-f d p-acp j-jn n1. dt ord n1 vbz (11) part (DIV2) 127 Page 55
646 3. Christs Acceptation, I have gathered my Myrrh with my Spice, &c. So that together with Christs presence, here is a Gratious acceptation of the provision of the Church, with a delight in it; 3. Christ Acceptation, I have gathered my Myrrh with my Spice, etc. So that together with Christ presence, Here is a Gracious acceptation of the provision of the Church, with a delight in it; crd npg1 n1, pns11 vhb vvn po11 n1 p-acp po11 n1, av av cst av p-acp npg1 n1, av vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt n1 p-acp pn31; (11) part (DIV2) 128 Page 55
647 and withall, a bringing of more with Him. and withal, a bringing of more with Him. cc av, dt n-vvg pp-f av-dc p-acp pno31. (11) part (DIV2) 128 Page 55
648 The Church had a double desire, 1 That Christ would come to accept of what shee had for him of his owne Grace, which he had wrought in her soule. The Church had a double desire, 1 That christ would come to accept of what she had for him of his own Grace, which he had wrought in her soul. dt n1 vhd dt j-jn n1, crd d np1 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi pp-f r-crq pns31 vhd p-acp pno31 pp-f po31 d n1, r-crq pns31 vhd vvn p-acp po31 n1. (11) part (DIV2) 128 Page 55
649 And 2 shee was also verily perswaded, that he would not come empty handed, only to accept of what was there, And 2 she was also verily persuaded, that he would not come empty handed, only to accept of what was there, cc crd pns31 vbds av av-j vvn, cst pns31 vmd xx vvi j j-vvn, av-j pc-acp vvi pp-f r-crq vbds a-acp, (11) part (DIV2) 128 Page 55
650 but also would bring abundance of Grace and comfort with him. Therefore, shee desires, Acceptation and Increase: both which desires He answers. but also would bring abundance of Grace and Comfort with him. Therefore, she Desires, Acceptation and Increase: both which Desires He answers. cc-acp av vmd vvi n1 pp-f n1 cc vvi p-acp pno31. av, pns31 vvz, n1 cc n1: d r-crq vvz pns31 vvz. (11) part (DIV2) 128 Page 55
651 He comes to his Garden, shewes his acceptation, and withall he brings more. He comes to his Garden, shows his acceptation, and withal he brings more. pns31 vvz p-acp po31 n1, vvz po31 n1, cc av pns31 vvz av-dc. (11) part (DIV2) 128 Page 55
652 I have gathered my Myrrh with my Spice, I have eaten my honey-combe with my honey: I have gathered my Myrrh with my Spice, I have eaten my honeycomb with my honey: pns11 vhb vvn po11 n1 p-acp po11 n1, pns11 vhb vvn po11 n1 p-acp po11 n1: (11) part (DIV2) 128 Page 55
653 I have drunke my wine with my milke, &c. Whence we observe, That God accepts of the Graces of his Children, and delights in them. I have drunk my wine with my milk, etc. Whence we observe, That God accepts of the Graces of his Children, and delights in them. pns11 vhb vvn po11 n1 p-acp po11 n1, av c-crq pns12 vvb, cst np1 vvz pp-f dt n2 pp-f po31 n2, cc n2 p-acp pno32. (11) part (DIV2) 128 Page 55
654 First, Because they are the fruits that come from his Children, his Spouse, his friend, love of the person wins acceptance of that which is presented from the person. First, Because they Are the fruits that come from his Children, his Spouse, his friend, love of the person wins acceptance of that which is presented from the person. ord, c-acp pns32 vbr dt n2 cst vvb p-acp po31 n2, po31 n1, po31 n1, n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz n1 pp-f d r-crq vbz vvn p-acp dt n1. (11) part (DIV2) 130 Page 55
655 What comes from love is lovingly taken. They are the Graces of his Spirit. What comes from love is lovingly taken. They Are the Graces of his Spirit. q-crq vvz p-acp n1 vbz av-vvg vvn. pns32 vbr dt n2 pp-f po31 n1. (11) part (DIV2) 130 Page 55
656 If we have any thing, that is good all comes from the spirit, which is first in Christ our Husband, and then in us. If we have any thing, that is good all comes from the Spirit, which is First in christ our Husband, and then in us. cs pns12 vhb d n1, cst vbz j d vvz p-acp dt n1, r-crq vbz ord p-acp np1 po12 n1, cc av p-acp pno12. (11) part (DIV2) 131 Page 55
657 As the Oyntment was first powred on Aarons head, and then ran downe upon his rich Garments: As the Ointment was First poured on Aaron's head, and then ran down upon his rich Garments: p-acp dt n1 vbds ord vvn p-acp npg1 n1, cc av vvd a-acp p-acp po31 j n2: (11) part (DIV2) 131 Page 56
658 so all comes from Christ to us. so all comes from christ to us. av d vvz p-acp np1 p-acp pno12. (11) part (DIV2) 131 Page 56
659 Saint Paul calls the wife the Glory of her Husband, because (as in a glasse) she resembleth the Graces of her husband, who may see his owne Graces in her, Saint Paul calls the wife the Glory of her Husband, Because (as in a glass) she resembles the Graces of her husband, who may see his own Graces in her, n1 np1 vvz dt n1 dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, c-acp (c-acp p-acp dt n1) pns31 vvz dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, r-crq vmb vvi po31 d n2 p-acp pno31, (11) part (DIV2) 131 Page 56
660 so it is with Christ and the Church; face answereth to face (as Salomon •aith in another case) Christ sees his owne face, beauty, glory in his Church, she reflects his Beames, he lookes in love upon her, so it is with christ and the Church; face Answers to face (as Solomon •aith in Another case) christ sees his own face, beauty, glory in his Church, she reflects his Beams, he looks in love upon her, av pn31 vbz p-acp np1 cc dt n1; n1 vvz p-acp n1 (c-acp np1 n1 p-acp j-jn n1) np1 vvz po31 d n1, n1, n1 p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vvz po31 n2, pns31 vvz p-acp n1 p-acp pno31, (11) part (DIV2) 131 Page 56
661 and alwaies with his lookes conveyes Grace, and comfort; and the Church doth reflect backe againe his Grace; and always with his looks conveys Grace, and Comfort; and the Church does reflect back again his Grace; cc av p-acp po31 n2 vvz n1, cc n1; cc dt n1 vdz vvi av av po31 n1; (11) part (DIV2) 131 Page 56
662 Therefore Christ loves but the reflection of his owne Graces in his Children, and therefore accepts them. Therefore christ loves but the reflection of his own Graces in his Children, and Therefore accepts them. av np1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 d n2 p-acp po31 n2, cc av vvz pno32. (11) part (DIV2) 131 Page 56
663 3. His kindnesse is such as he takes all in good part, Christ is love and kindnesse it selfe. 3. His kindness is such as he Takes all in good part, christ is love and kindness it self. crd po31 n1 vbz d c-acp pns31 vvz d p-acp j n1, np1 vbz n1 cc n1 pn31 n1. (11) part (DIV2) 132 Page 56
664 Why doth he give unto her the name of Spouse, and Sister but that he would be kinde, Why does he give unto her the name of Spouse, and Sister but that he would be kind, q-crq vdz pns31 vvi p-acp pno31 dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 p-acp cst pns31 vmd vbi j, (11) part (DIV2) 132 Page 56
665 and loving, and that we should conceave so of him? We see then the Graces of Christ accepting of us and what we do in his strength. and loving, and that we should conceive so of him? We see then the Graces of christ accepting of us and what we do in his strength. cc vvg, cc cst pns12 vmd vvi av pp-f pno31? pns12 vvb av dt n2 pp-f np1 vvg pp-f pno12 cc r-crq pns12 vdb p-acp po31 n1. (11) part (DIV2) 132 Page 56
666 Both we our selves are sacrifices, and what we offer is a sacrifice acceptable to God thorough him that offered himself as a sacrifice of sweet smelling savour, from which God smells a savour of rest. Both we our selves Are Sacrifices, and what we offer is a sacrifice acceptable to God through him that offered himself as a sacrifice of sweet smelling savour, from which God smells a savour of rest. av-d pns12 po12 n2 vbr n2, cc r-crq pns12 vvb vbz dt n1 j p-acp np1 p-acp pno31 cst vvd px31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j j-vvg n1, p-acp r-crq np1 vvz dt n1 pp-f n1. (11) part (DIV2) 132 Page 56
667 God accepts of Christ first & then of us, and what comes from us in him. God accepts of christ First & then of us, and what comes from us in him. np1 vvz pp-f np1 ord cc av pp-f pno12, cc r-crq vvz p-acp pno12 p-acp pno31. (11) part (DIV2) 132 Page 56
668 We may bouldly pray as Psal. 20. 3. Lord remember all our offerings and accept all our sacrifices. We may boldly pray as Psalm 20. 3. Lord Remember all our offerings and accept all our Sacrifices. pns12 vmb av-j vvi p-acp np1 crd crd n1 vvb d po12 n2 cc vvi d po12 n2. (11) part (DIV2) 132 Page 56
669 The blessed Apostle Saint Paul doth will us, to offer up our selves a holy and acceptable Sacrifice to God, The blessed Apostle Saint Paul does will us, to offer up our selves a holy and acceptable Sacrifice to God, dt j-vvn n1 n1 np1 vdz vvi pno12, pc-acp vvi a-acp po12 n2 dt j cc j n1 p-acp np1, (11) part (DIV2) 132 Page 56
670 when we are once in Christ. In the Old Testament we have divers manifestations of this acceptation. when we Are once in christ. In the Old Testament we have diverse manifestations of this acceptation. c-crq pns12 vbr a-acp p-acp np1. p-acp dt j n1 pns12 vhb j n2 pp-f d n1. (11) part (DIV2) 132 Page 56
671 He accepted the Sacrifice of Abel (as it is thought) by fire from Heaven; He accepted the Sacrifice of Abel (as it is Thought) by fire from Heaven; pns31 vvd dt n1 pp-f np1 (c-acp pn31 vbz vvn) p-acp n1 p-acp n1; (11) part (DIV2) 132 Page 57
672 and so Eliahs sacrifice, and Salomons by fire. and so Elijah's sacrifice, and Solomon's by fire. cc av njp2 vvi, cc np1 p-acp n1. (11) part (DIV2) 132 Page 57
673 So in the New Testament, he shewed his acceptation of the Disciples meeting together, by a mighty wind and then filling them with the Holy Ghost. So in the New Testament, he showed his acceptation of the Disciples meeting together, by a mighty wind and then filling them with the Holy Ghost. av p-acp dt j n1, pns31 vvd po31 n1 pp-f dt n2 vvg av, p-acp dt j n1 cc av vvg pno32 p-acp dt j n1. (11) part (DIV2) 132 Page 57
674 But now the declaration of the acceptation of our Persons, Graces, and Sacrifice, that we offer to him, is most in peace of conscience and joy in the Holy Ghost, and from a holy fire of love kindled by the spirit whereby our sacrifices are burned. But now the declaration of the acceptation of our Persons, Graces, and Sacrifice, that we offer to him, is most in peace of conscience and joy in the Holy Ghost, and from a holy fire of love kindled by the Spirit whereby our Sacrifices Are burned. p-acp av dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, n2, cc n1, cst pns12 vvb p-acp pno31, vbz av-ds p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp dt j n1, cc p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 c-crq po12 n2 vbr vvn. (11) part (DIV2) 132 Page 57
675 In the incense of prayer how many sweet spices are burned together by this fire of faith working by love, In the incense of prayer how many sweet spices Are burned together by this fire of faith working by love, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 c-crq d j n2 vbr vvn av p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 vvg p-acp n1, (11) part (DIV2) 132 Page 57
676 as humility, and patience in submitting to Gods will, hope of a gratious answer, holinesse, love to others, &c. as humility, and patience in submitting to God's will, hope of a gracious answer, holiness, love to Others, etc. c-acp n1, cc n1 p-acp vvg p-acp n2 vmb, n1 pp-f dt j n1, n1, vvb p-acp n2-jn, av (11) part (DIV2) 132 Page 57
677 If so be, that God accepts the performances and Graces (especially the Prayers of his Children) Let it be an Argument to incourage us, to bee much in all holy duties. If so be, that God accepts the performances and Graces (especially the Prayers of his Children) Let it be an Argument to encourage us, to be much in all holy duties. cs av vbi, cst np1 vvz dt n2 cc n2 (av-j dt n2 pp-f po31 n2) vvb pn31 vbi dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno12, pc-acp vbi av-d p-acp d j n2. (11) part (DIV2) 133 Page 57
678 It would dead the heart of any man, to performe service, where it should not be accepted, It would dead the heart of any man, to perform service, where it should not be accepted, pn31 vmd j dt n1 pp-f d n1, pc-acp vvi n1, c-crq pn31 vmd xx vbi vvn, (11) part (DIV2) 133 Page 57
679 and the eye turned aside, not vouchsafing a gratious looke upon it; this would be a killing of all comfortable endeavours. and the eye turned aside, not vouchsafing a gracious look upon it; this would be a killing of all comfortable endeavours. cc dt n1 vvd av, xx vvg dt j n1 p-acp pn31; d vmd vbi dt n-vvg pp-f d j n2. (11) part (DIV2) 133 Page 57
680 But when all that is good is accepted, and what is amisse is pardoned, when a broken desire, a cup of cold water shall not goe unrespected nay unrewarded, what can we desire more? It is infidelity which is dishonorable to God and uncomfortable to our selves that makes us so barren and cold in duties. But when all that is good is accepted, and what is amiss is pardoned, when a broken desire, a cup of cold water shall not go unrespected nay unrewarded, what can we desire more? It is infidelity which is dishonourable to God and uncomfortable to our selves that makes us so barren and cold in duties. p-acp c-crq d cst vbz j vbz vvn, cc r-crq vbz av vbz vvn, c-crq dt j-vvn n1, dt n1 pp-f j-jn n1 vmb xx vvi j uh j, r-crq vmb pns12 vvi dc? pn31 vbz n1 r-crq vbz j p-acp np1 cc j p-acp po12 n2 cst vvz pno12 av j cc j-jn p-acp n2. (11) part (DIV2) 133 Page 57
681 Onely let our care be to approve our hearts unto Christ. When our hearts are right, wee cannot, Only let our care be to approve our hearts unto christ. When our hearts Are right, we cannot, av-j vvb po12 n1 vbb pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp np1. c-crq po12 n2 vbr j-jn, pns12 vmbx, (11) part (DIV2) 134 Page 58
682 but thinke comfortably of Christ. Those that have offended some great Persons, are afraid ▪ when they heare from them, but think comfortably of christ. Those that have offended Some great Persons, Are afraid ▪ when they hear from them, cc-acp vvb av-j pp-f np1. d cst vhb vvn d j n2, vbr j ▪ c-crq pns32 vvb p-acp pno32, (11) part (DIV2) 134 Page 58
683 because they thinke, they are in a state displeasing to them; Because they think, they Are in a state displeasing to them; c-acp pns32 vvb, pns32 vbr p-acp dt n1 vvg p-acp pno32; (11) part (DIV2) 134 Page 58
684 So a soule, that is under the guilt of any sinne, is so farre from thinking that God accepts of it, that it lookes to heare nothing from him, So a soul, that is under the guilt of any sin, is so Far from thinking that God accepts of it, that it looks to hear nothing from him, av dt n1, cst vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, vbz av av-j p-acp vvg cst np1 vvz pp-f pn31, cst pn31 vvz pc-acp vvi pix p-acp pno31, (11) part (DIV2) 134 Page 58
685 but some message of anger, and displeasure. but Some message of anger, and displeasure. cc-acp d n1 pp-f n1, cc n1. (11) part (DIV2) 134 Page 58
686 But one that preserves acquaintance, due distance, and respect to a great person, heares from him with comfort before he breakes open a letter, But one that preserves acquaintance, due distance, and respect to a great person, hears from him with Comfort before he breaks open a Letter, p-acp pi cst vvz n1, j-jn n1, cc n1 p-acp dt j n1, vvz p-acp pno31 p-acp n1 c-acp pns31 vvz av-j dt n1, (11) part (DIV2) 134 Page 58
687 or sees any thing, he supposes it comes from a friend, one that loves him. or sees any thing, he supposes it comes from a friend, one that loves him. cc vvz d n1, pns31 vvz pn31 vvz p-acp dt n1, pi cst vvz pno31. (11) part (DIV2) 134 Page 58
688 So as we would desire to heare nothing but good newes from Heaven, and acceptation of all that we doe, let us be carefull to preserve our selves in a good estate, So as we would desire to hear nothing but good news from Heaven, and acceptation of all that we do, let us be careful to preserve our selves in a good estate, av c-acp pns12 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi pix cc-acp j n1 p-acp n1, cc n1 pp-f d cst pns12 vdb, vvb pno12 vbi j pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp dt j n1, (11) part (DIV2) 134 Page 58
689 or else our soules will tremble upon any discovery of Gods wrath. The guilty conscience argues, what can God shew to me, being such a wretch. or Else our Souls will tremble upon any discovery of God's wrath. The guilty conscience argues, what can God show to me, being such a wretch. cc av po12 n2 vmb vvi p-acp d n1 pp-f npg1 n1. dt j n1 vvz, q-crq vmb np1 vvi p-acp pno11, vbg d dt n1. (11) part (DIV2) 134 Page 58
690 The heart of such an one cannot but misgive, as where peace is made it will speake comfort. The heart of such an one cannot but misgive, as where peace is made it will speak Comfort. dt n1 pp-f d dt pi vmbx cc-acp vvi, c-acp q-crq n1 vbz vvn pn31 vmb vvi n1. (11) part (DIV2) 134 Page 58
691 It is said of Daniel, that he was a man of Gods desires; and of Saint Iohn, that Christ so loved him, that he leaned on his breast. It is said of daniel, that he was a man of God's Desires; and of Saint John, that christ so loved him, that he leaned on his breast. pn31 vbz vvn pp-f np1, cst pns31 vbds dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2; cc pp-f n1 np1, cst np1 av vvd pno31, cst pns31 vvd p-acp po31 n1. (11) part (DIV2) 134 Page 58
692 Every one cannot bee a Daniel, nor one that leanes on Christs bosome, there are degrees of favour, and love: Every one cannot be a daniel, nor one that leans on Christ bosom, there Are Degrees of favour, and love: d pi vmbx vbi dt np1, ccx pi cst vvz p-acp npg1 n1, pc-acp vbr n2 pp-f n1, cc n1: (11) part (DIV2) 134 Page 58
693 but there is no child of God, but he is beloved and accepted of him in some degree, but there is no child of God, but he is Beloved and accepted of him in Some degree, cc-acp pc-acp vbz dx n1 pp-f np1, cc-acp pns31 vbz vvn cc vvn pp-f pno31 p-acp d n1, (11) part (DIV2) 134 Page 58
694 but something of this before in the former Chapter. I have gathered my Myrrh with my Spice; but something of this before in the former Chapter. I have gathered my Myrrh with my Spice; cc-acp pi pp-f d c-acp p-acp dt j n1. pns11 vhb vvn po11 n1 p-acp po11 n1; (11) part (DIV2) 134 Page 58
695 I have eaten my honey-combe with my honey, &c. I have eaten my honeycomb with my honey, etc. pns11 vhb vvn po11 n1 p-acp po11 n1, av (11) part (DIV2) 135 Page 58
696 That is, I have taken Contentment in thy Graces together with acceptation, there is a delight, That is, I have taken Contentment in thy Graces together with acceptation, there is a delight, cst vbz, pns11 vhb vvn n1 p-acp po21 n2 av p-acp n1, pc-acp vbz dt n1, (11) part (DIV2) 136 Page 59
697 and God not onely accepts, but he delights in •he Graces of his Children. and God not only accepts, but he delights in •he Graces of his Children. cc np1 xx av-j vvz, cc-acp pns31 vvz p-acp j n2 pp-f po31 n2. (11) part (DIV2) 136 Page 59
698 All my delight (saith David ) is in those that are excellent, but this is not all, Christ comes with an inlargement of what hee findes. All my delight (Says David) is in those that Are excellent, but this is not all, christ comes with an enlargement of what he finds. d po11 n1 (vvz np1) vbz p-acp d cst vbr j, cc-acp d vbz xx d, np1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f r-crq pns31 vvz. (11) part (DIV2) 136 Page 59
699 Christ comes, and comes not empty; whensoever he comes, but with abundance of Grace. christ comes, and comes not empty; whensoever he comes, but with abundance of Grace. np1 vvz, cc vvz xx j; c-crq pns31 vvz, cc-acp p-acp n1 pp-f n1. (11) part (DIV2) 137 Page 59
700 If Saint Paul (who was but Christs instrument) could tell the Romanes, I hope to come to you in abundance of Grace and comfort, because he was a blessed instrument to convey good from Christ to the people of God, If Saint Paul (who was but Christ Instrument) could tell the Romans, I hope to come to you in abundance of Grace and Comfort, Because he was a blessed Instrument to convey good from christ to the people of God, cs n1 np1 (r-crq vbds p-acp npg1 n1) vmd vvi dt njp2, pns11 vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp pn22 p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, c-acp pns31 vbds dt j-vvn n1 pc-acp vvi j p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (11) part (DIV2) 137 Page 59
701 as a Conduit-pipe? How much more shall Christ himselfe, where he is present, come with Graces and comfort? Those that have communion with Christ therefore, have a comfortable communion, being sure to have it inlarge•, for To him that hath shall be given. as a Conduit-pipe? How much more shall christ himself, where he is present, come with Graces and Comfort? Those that have communion with christ Therefore, have a comfortable communion, being sure to have it inlarge•, for To him that hath shall be given. c-acp dt n1? c-crq d dc vmb np1 px31, c-crq pns31 vbz j, vvb p-acp n2 cc n1? d cst vhb n1 p-acp np1 av, vhb dt j n1, vbg j pc-acp vhi pn31 n1, p-acp p-acp pno31 cst vhz vmb vbi vvn. (11) part (DIV2) 137 Page 59
702 It is not onely true of his last comming (when hee shall come to judge the quicke and the dead) I come, and my reward is with me; It is not only true of his last coming (when he shall come to judge the quick and the dead) I come, and my reward is with me; pn31 vbz xx av-j j pp-f po31 ord n-vvg (c-crq pns31 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi dt j cc dt j) pns11 vvb, cc po11 n1 vbz p-acp pno11; (11) part (DIV2) 137 Page 59
703 but also of all his intermediate commings, that are betweene, when he comes to the soule, he comes not onely to accept what is there, but also of all his intermediate comings, that Are between, when he comes to the soul, he comes not only to accept what is there, p-acp av pp-f d po31 vvb n2-vvg, cst vbr p-acp, c-crq pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1, pns31 vvz xx av-j pc-acp vvi r-crq vbz a-acp, (11) part (DIV2) 137 Page 59
704 but still with his reward with him, the increase of Grace, to recompence all that is good with the increase thereof. but still with his reward with him, the increase of Grace, to recompense all that is good with the increase thereof. cc-acp av p-acp po31 n1 p-acp pno31, dt n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi d cst vbz j p-acp dt n1 av. (11) part (DIV2) 137 Page 59
705 This made his presence so desired in the Gospell with those that had gracious hearts; This made his presence so desired in the Gospel with those that had gracious hearts; np1 vvd po31 n1 av vvd p-acp dt n1 p-acp d cst vhd j n2; (11) part (DIV2) 137 Page 59
706 They knew all was the better for Christ, the company the better, for he never left any house, They knew all was the better for christ, the company the better, for he never left any house, pns32 vvd d vbds dt jc p-acp np1, dt n1 dt jc, c-acp pns31 av-x vvd d n1, (11) part (DIV2) 137 Page 59
707 or table where he was, but there was an increase of comfort, and of Grace. or table where he was, but there was an increase of Comfort, and of Grace. cc n1 c-crq pns31 vbds, cc-acp pc-acp vbds dt n1 pp-f n1, cc pp-f n1. (11) part (DIV2) 137 Page 60
708 And as it was in his Personall, so it is in his Spirituall presence, he never comes ▪ but he increases Grace and Comfort. And as it was in his Personal, so it is in his Spiritual presence, he never comes ▪ but he increases Grace and Comfort. cc c-acp pn31 vbds p-acp po31 j, av pn31 vbz p-acp po31 j n1, pns31 av-x vvz ▪ cc-acp pns31 vvz n1 cc n1. (11) part (DIV2) 137 Page 60
709 Therefore, let us be stirred up to have communion with Christ (by this motive) that thus w•e shal have an increase of a further measure of grace. Therefore, let us be stirred up to have communion with christ (by this motive) that thus w•e shall have an increase of a further measure of grace. av, vvb pno12 vbi vvn a-acp pc-acp vhi n1 p-acp np1 (p-acp d n1) cst av n1 vmb vhi dt n1 pp-f dt jc n1 pp-f n1. (11) part (DIV2) 138 Page 60
710 Let us labour to be such, as Christ may delight in, for our Graces are Honey and Spices to him, Let us labour to be such, as christ may delight in, for our Graces Are Honey and Spices to him, vvb pno12 vvi pc-acp vbi d, c-acp np1 vmb vvi p-acp, p-acp po12 n2 vbr n1 cc n2 p-acp pno31, (11) part (DIV2) 138 Page 60
711 and where he tasts sweetnesse, he will bring more with him. and where he tastes sweetness, he will bring more with him. cc c-crq pns31 vvz n1, pns31 vmb vvi av-dc p-acp pno31. (11) part (DIV2) 138 Page 60
712 To him that overcommeth, he promiseth the hidden Mannah; they had Mannah before, but he meanes they shall have more abundant communion with me, who am the hidden Mannah. There is abundance in him to be had, To him that Overcometh, he promises the hidden Manna; they had Manna before, but he means they shall have more abundant communion with me, who am the hidden Manna. There is abundance in him to be had, p-acp pno31 cst vvz, pns31 vvz dt j-vvn np1; pns32 vhd np1 a-acp, cc-acp pns31 vvz pns32 vmb vhi dc j n1 p-acp pno11, q-crq vbm dt j-vvn np1. pc-acp vbz n1 p-acp pno31 pc-acp vbi vhn, (11) part (DIV2) 138 Page 60
713 as the soule is capable of abundance. as the soul is capable of abundance. c-acp dt n1 vbz j pp-f n1. (11) part (DIV2) 138 Page 60
714 Therefore we may most fruitfully and comfortably be conversant in holy exercises, and communion with Christ, because our soules are fit to be inlarged more and more, till they have their fullnesse in heaven, Therefore we may most fruitfully and comfortably be conversant in holy exercises, and communion with christ, Because our Souls Are fit to be enlarged more and more, till they have their fullness in heaven, av pns12 vmb av-ds av-j cc av-j vbi j p-acp j n2, cc n1 p-acp np1, p-acp po12 n2 vbr j pc-acp vbi vvn av-dc cc av-dc, c-acp pns32 vhb po32 n1 p-acp n1, (11) part (DIV2) 138 Page 60
715 and still there is more Grace and Comfort to be had in Christ, the more we have to deale with him. and still there is more Grace and Comfort to be had in christ, the more we have to deal with him. cc av pc-acp vbz dc n1 cc n1 pc-acp vbi vhn p-acp np1, dt av-dc pns12 vhb pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31. (11) part (DIV2) 138 Page 60
716 But to come to shew what is meant by Honey and Wine, &c. not to take uncertaine grounds from these words, But to come to show what is meant by Honey and Wine, etc. not to take uncertain grounds from these words, p-acp pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi r-crq vbz vvn p-acp n1 cc n1, av xx pc-acp vvi j n2 p-acp d n2, (11) part (DIV2) 139 Page 60
717 but that which may be a foundation for us to build comfort and instruction on; but that which may be a Foundation for us to built Comfort and instruction on; cc-acp cst r-crq vmb vbi dt n1 p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi n1 cc n1 p-acp; (11) part (DIV2) 139 Page 60
718 we will not shew in particular what is meant by Wine and Honey, for that is not intended by the Holy Ghost; we will not show in particular what is meant by Wine and Honey, for that is not intended by the Holy Ghost; pns12 vmb xx vvi p-acp j r-crq vbz vvn p-acp n1 cc n1, p-acp d vbz xx vvn p-acp dt j n1; (11) part (DIV2) 139 Page 60
719 but shew in generall how acceptable the Graces of the Spirit of Christ are to him, that they feed him, but show in general how acceptable the Graces of the Spirit of christ Are to him, that they feed him, cc-acp vvb p-acp n1 c-crq j dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vbr p-acp pno31, cst pns32 vvb pno31, (11) part (DIV2) 139 Page 60
720 and delight him, as hony and hony doe us, because in the covenant of grace, he filleth us by his Spirit of grace, to have comfort in us as we have in him. and delight him, as honey and honey do us, Because in the Covenant of grace, he fills us by his Spirit of grace, to have Comfort in us as we have in him. cc vvb pno31, c-acp n1 cc n1 vdb pno12, c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pns31 vvz pno12 p-acp po31 n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vhi n1 p-acp pno12 c-acp pns12 vhb p-acp pno31. (11) part (DIV2) 139 Page 61
721 For, except there be a mutuall joy in one another, there is not communion. For, except there be a mutual joy in one Another, there is not communion. p-acp, c-acp pc-acp vbi dt j n1 p-acp crd j-jn, pc-acp vbz xx n1. (11) part (DIV2) 139 Page 61
722 Therefore Christ furnisheth his Church with so much Grace, as is necessary for a state of absence heere, that may fit her for communion with him for ever in heaven. Therefore christ furnisheth his Church with so much Grace, as is necessary for a state of absence Here, that may fit her for communion with him for ever in heaven. av np1 vvz po31 n1 p-acp av d n1, c-acp vbz j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 av, cst vmb vvi pno31 p-acp n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp av p-acp n1. (11) part (DIV2) 139 Page 61
723 As Isaack sent Rebe••ah before the marriage Iewells, and ornaments to weare, that she might be more lovely when they met. As Isaac sent Rebe••ah before the marriage Jewels, and Ornament to wear, that she might be more lovely when they met. c-acp np1 vvd uh p-acp dt n1 n2, cc n2 pc-acp vvi, cst pns31 vmd vbi av-dc j c-crq pns32 vvd. (11) part (DIV2) 139 Page 61
724 So our blessed Saviour he sends to his Spouse from heaven, Iewells, and ornaments (that is) Graces wherewith adorned, he may delight in her more and more till the mariage be fulfilled. So our blessed Saviour he sends to his Spouse from heaven, Jewels, and Ornament (that is) Graces wherewith adorned, he may delight in her more and more till the marriage be fulfilled. av po12 j-vvn n1 pns31 vvz p-acp po31 n1 p-acp n1, n2, cc n2 (cst vbz) n2 c-crq vvn, pns31 vmb vvi p-acp po31 n1 cc av-dc p-acp dt n1 vbb vvn. (11) part (DIV2) 139 Page 61
725 Therefore in this Booke, the Church is brought in delighting in Christ, and he in the Church. Thy love (saith the Church to him) is sweeter then wine. Christ saith to the Church againe, Thy love is sweeter then wine. Therefore in this Book, the Church is brought in delighting in christ, and he in the Church. Thy love (Says the Church to him) is Sweeten then wine. christ Says to the Church again, Thy love is Sweeten then wine. av p-acp d n1, dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp vvg p-acp np1, cc pns31 p-acp dt n1. po21 n1 (vvz dt n1 p-acp pno31) vbz jc cs n1. np1 vvz p-acp dt n1 av, po21 n1 vbz jc cs n1. (11) part (DIV2) 139 Page 61
726 Whatsoever Christ saith to the Church, the Church saith backe againe to Christ, and he backe againe to the Church; so there is a mutuall contentment, and joy one in another. Whatsoever christ Says to the Church, the Church Says back again to christ, and he back again to the Church; so there is a mutual contentment, and joy one in Another. r-crq np1 vvz p-acp dt n1, dt n1 vvz av av p-acp np1, cc pns31 av av p-acp dt n1; av pc-acp vbz dt j n1, cc vvb pi p-acp n-jn. (11) part (DIV2) 139 Page 61
727 Eate O friends, Drinke, &c. Heere is an Invitation; when he comes stored with more Grace, and comfort, he stirs them up; Eat Oh Friends, Drink, etc. Here is an Invitation; when he comes stored with more Grace, and Comfort, he stirs them up; vvb uh n2, vvi, av av vbz dt n1; c-crq pns31 vvz vvn p-acp dc n1, cc n1, pns31 vvz pno32 a-acp; (12) part (DIV2) 139 Page 61
728 both the Church, others, and all that beare good will to his People that they would delight in the Graces, both the Church, Others, and all that bear good will to his People that they would delight in the Graces, d dt n1, n2-jn, cc d cst vvb j n1 p-acp po31 n1 cst pns32 vmd vvi p-acp dt n2, (12) part (DIV2) 140 Page 61
729 and comforts of his Church. Whence observe, That We ought to rejoyce in the Comforts and Graces of others, •nd of our selves. and comforts of his Church. Whence observe, That We ought to rejoice in the Comforts and Graces of Others, •nd of our selves. cc n2 pp-f po31 n1. q-crq vvb, cst pns12 vmd pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n2-jn, n1 pp-f po12 n2. (12) part (DIV2) 140 Page 61
730 He stirreth up the Church heere as well as others, for he speakes to all, both to the Church, and the friends of it, he had need to stirre her up to injoy the comfort of her owne Grace; He stirs up the Church Here as well as Others, for he speaks to all, both to the Church, and the Friends of it, he had need to stir her up to enjoy the Comfort of her own Grace; pns31 vvz a-acp dt n1 av c-acp av c-acp n2-jn, c-acp pns31 vvz p-acp d, av-d p-acp dt n1, cc dt n2 pp-f pn31, pns31 vhd n1 pc-acp vvi pno31 a-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 d n1; (12) part (DIV2) 142 Page 62
731 for They are two distinct benefits, to have Grace; and to know that wee have it, though one spirit worke both. for They Are two distinct benefits, to have Grace; and to know that we have it, though one Spirit work both. p-acp pns32 vbr crd j n2, pc-acp vhi n1; cc pc-acp vvi cst pns12 vhb pn31, cs crd n1 n1 av-d. (12) part (DIV2) 142 Page 62
732 The spirit workes Grace, and shewes us the things that God hath given us, yet sometimes it doth the one, and not the other. The Spirit works Grace, and shows us the things that God hath given us, yet sometime it does the one, and not the other. dt n1 vvz n1, cc vvz pno12 dt n2 cst np1 vhz vvn pno12, av av pn31 vdz dt crd, cc xx dt j-jn. (12) part (DIV2) 142 Page 62
733 In the time of desertion, and of Temptation we have Grace, but we know it not; In the time of desertion, and of Temptation we have Grace, but we know it not; p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc pp-f n1 pns12 vhb n1, cc-acp pns12 vvb pn31 xx; (12) part (DIV2) 142 Page 62
734 right to comfort, but we feele it not. There is no comfort of a secret unknowne treasure: right to Comfort, but we feel it not. There is no Comfort of a secret unknown treasure: av-jn pc-acp vvi, cc-acp pns12 vvb pn31 xx. pc-acp vbz dx n1 pp-f dt j-jn j n1: (12) part (DIV2) 142 Page 62
735 but so it is with the Church, she doth not alwaies take notice of her owne Graces, but so it is with the Church, she does not always take notice of her own Graces, cc-acp av pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1, pns31 vdz xx av vvi n1 pp-f po31 d n2, (12) part (DIV2) 142 Page 62
736 and the right she hath to Comfort. and the right she hath to Comfort. cc dt n-jn pns31 vhz p-acp n1. (12) part (DIV2) 142 Page 62
737 We have need to have Christs spirit to helpe us to know what good is in us. We have need to have Christ Spirit to help us to know what good is in us. pns12 vhb n1 pc-acp vhi npg1 n1 pc-acp vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi r-crq j vbz p-acp pno12. (12) part (DIV2) 143 Page 62
738 And indeed a Christian should not onely examine his heart for the evill that is in him, to be humbled, And indeed a Christian should not only examine his heart for the evil that is in him, to be humbled, cc av dt njp vmd xx av-j vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt n-jn cst vbz p-acp pno31, pc-acp vbi vvn, (12) part (DIV2) 143 Page 62
739 but what good there is, that he may joy and be thankfull. but what good there is, that he may joy and be thankful. cc-acp q-crq j a-acp vbz, cst pns31 vmb vvi cc vbi j. (12) part (DIV2) 143 Page 62
740 And since Christ accepts the very first fruits, the earnest, and delights in them, we should know what hee delights in, that we may go boldly to him, considering, that it is not of our selves, And since christ accepts the very First fruits, the earnest, and delights in them, we should know what he delights in, that we may go boldly to him, considering, that it is not of our selves, cc c-acp np1 vvz dt av ord n2, dt n1, cc n2 p-acp pno32, pns12 vmd vvi r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp, cst pns12 vmb vvi av-j p-acp pno31, vvg, cst pn31 vbz xx pp-f po12 n2, (12) part (DIV2) 143 Page 62
741 but of Christ, whatsoever is gratiously good. but of christ, whatsoever is graciously good. cc-acp pp-f np1, r-crq vbz av-j j. (12) part (DIV2) 143 Page 62
742 Therefore wee ought to know our owne Graces, for Christ, when he will have us comfortable indeed, will discover to us what Cause we have to rejoyce, Therefore we ought to know our own Graces, for christ, when he will have us comfortable indeed, will discover to us what Cause we have to rejoice, av pns12 vmd pc-acp vvi po12 d n2, c-acp np1, c-crq pns31 vmb vhi pno12 j av, vmb vvi p-acp pno12 r-crq n1 pns12 vhb pc-acp vvi, (12) part (DIV2) 143 Page 62
743 and shew us, what is the worke of his owne Spirit, and our right to all comfort. and show us, what is the work of his own Spirit, and our right to all Comfort. cc vvb pno12, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f po31 d n1, cc po12 n-jn p-acp d n1. (12) part (DIV2) 143 Page 62
744 And so, for others, we should not onely joy in our selves, and in our owne Condition, And so, for Others, we should not only joy in our selves, and in our own Condition, cc av, p-acp n2-jn, pns12 vmd xx av-j vvi p-acp po12 n2, cc p-acp po12 d n1, (12) part (DIV2) 144 Page 62
745 and Lot, but also in the happy condition of every good Christian. There is joy in heaven at the conversion of one sinner. and Lot, but also in the happy condition of every good Christian. There is joy in heaven At the conversion of one sinner. cc n1, cc-acp av p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d j np1. pc-acp vbz n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f crd n1. (12) part (DIV2) 144 Page 63
746 God the Father joyes to have a new So•ne. God the Father Joys to have a new So•ne. np1 dt n1 n2 pc-acp vhi dt j n1. (12) part (DIV2) 144 Page 63
747 God the Sonne to see the fruit of his owne Redemption, that one is pulled out of the state of damnation. God the Son to see the fruit of his own Redemption, that one is pulled out of the state of damnation. np1 dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 d n1, cst pi vbz vvn av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1. (12) part (DIV2) 144 Page 63
748 And God the Holy Ghost, that he hath a new Temple to dwell in. And God the Holy Ghost, that he hath a new Temple to dwell in. np1 np1 dt j n1, cst pns31 vhz dt j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp. (12) part (DIV2) 144 Page 63
749 The Angels, that they have a new charge to looke to, that they had not before, to joyne with them to praise God, The Angels, that they have a new charge to look to, that they had not before, to join with them to praise God, dt n2, cst pns32 vhb dt j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp, cst pns32 vhd xx a-acp, pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi np1, (12) part (DIV2) 144 Page 63
750 so there is joy in heaven, the Father, Sonne, and Holy Ghost with the Angels joy at it: so there is joy in heaven, the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost with the Angels joy At it: av pc-acp vbz n1 p-acp n1, dt n1, n1, cc j n1 p-acp dt n2 vvb p-acp pn31: (12) part (DIV2) 144 Page 63
751 And all True hearted Christians joy in the graces one of another. And all True hearted Christians joy in the graces one of Another. cc d j j-vvn np1 n1 p-acp dt n2 crd pp-f n-jn. (12) part (DIV2) 144 Page 63
752 For God, Christ, Reason 1. and the Holy Ghost have glory by it, and the Church hath 2 comfort by the increase of a Saint. For God, christ, Reason 1. and the Holy Ghost have glory by it, and the Church hath 2 Comfort by the increase of a Saint. p-acp np1, np1, vvb crd cc dt j n1 vhb n1 p-acp pn31, cc dt n1 vhz crd n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (12) part (DIV2) 145 Page 63
753 The prayer of a Christian adds new strength to the Church: what a happy condition is it when Gods glory, the Churches comfort and strength, The prayer of a Christian adds new strength to the Church: what a happy condition is it when God's glory, the Churches Comfort and strength, dt n1 pp-f dt njp vvz j n1 p-acp dt n1: r-crq dt j n1 vbz pn31 c-crq np1|vbz n1, dt n2 n1 cc n1, (12) part (DIV2) 145 Page 63
754 and our owne joy meet together? So that we should all take notice of the Grace of God in others. and our own joy meet together? So that we should all take notice of the Grace of God in Others. cc po12 d n1 vvi av? av cst pns12 vmd d vvi n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n2-jn. (12) part (DIV2) 145 Page 63
755 We ought to take notice of the workes of God in creation and providence; when we see plants, starres, and such like, or else we dishonour God. We ought to take notice of the works of God in creation and providence; when we see plants, Stars, and such like, or Else we dishonour God. pns12 vmd pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp n1 cc n1; c-crq pns12 vvb n2, n2, cc d av-j, cc av pns12 vvb np1. (12) part (DIV2) 146 Page 63
756 What then should we doe for his gifts and Graces in his children, that are above these in dignity, should we not take notice of what is gratiously good, What then should we do for his Gifts and Graces in his children, that Are above these in dignity, should we not take notice of what is graciously good, q-crq av vmd pns12 vdi p-acp po31 n2 cc n2 p-acp po31 n2, cst vbr p-acp d p-acp n1, vmd pns12 xx vvi n1 pp-f r-crq vbz av-j j, (12) part (DIV2) 146 Page 63
757 and praise-God for it? Thus they did for Pauls conversion, They glorified God; for when they saw, that Paul of a Woolfe, was become not only a sheep, and praise-God for it? Thus they did for Paul's conversion, They glorified God; for when they saw, that Paul of a Wolf, was become not only a sheep, cc np1 p-acp pn31? av pns32 vdd p-acp npg1 n1, pns32 vvn np1; p-acp c-crq pns32 vvd, cst np1 pp-f dt n1, vbds vvn xx av-j dt n1, (12) part (DIV2) 146 Page 63
758 but a Shepheard and leader of Gods flocke, they glorified God. but a Shepherd and leader of God's flock, they glorified God. cc-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f npg1 n1, pns32 vvn np1. (12) part (DIV2) 146 Page 63
759 So the beleeving Iewes, when the Gentiles were converted they glorified God, that he had taken the Gentiles to be his Garden, and People. So the believing Iewes, when the Gentiles were converted they glorified God, that he had taken the Gentiles to be his Garden, and People. av dt j-vvg np2, c-crq dt n2-j vbdr vvn pns32 vvn np1, cst pns31 vhd vvn dt n2-j pc-acp vbi po31 n1, cc n1. (12) part (DIV2) 147 Page 64
760 When Paul and others had planted the Gospell, and God gave the increase, the godly Iewes rejoyced at that good. When Paul and Others had planted the Gospel, and God gave the increase, the godly Iewes rejoiced At that good. c-crq np1 cc n2-jn vhd vvn dt n1, cc np1 vvd dt n1, dt j np2 vvd p-acp d j. (12) part (DIV2) 147 Page 64
761 So we that are Gentiles should rejoyce, to heare of the conversion of the Iewes, and pray for it, for, then there will be a generall joy when that is. So we that Are Gentiles should rejoice, to hear of the conversion of the Iewes, and pray for it, for, then there will be a general joy when that is. av pns12 cst vbr np1 vmd vvi, pc-acp vvi pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt np2, cc vvb p-acp pn31, c-acp, cs pc-acp vmb vbi dt j n1 c-crq d vbz. (12) part (DIV2) 147 Page 64
762 Want of joy shewes want of grace. Want of joy shows want of grace. n1 pp-f n1 vvz n1 pp-f n1. (12) part (DIV2) 147 Page 64
763 There is not a surer Character of a Satanicall, and Cainish disposition, then to looke on the Graces of Gods children with a malignant eye: There is not a Surer Character of a Satanical, and Cainish disposition, then to look on the Graces of God's children with a malignant eye: pc-acp vbz xx dt jc n1 pp-f dt j, cc j n1, cs pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2 p-acp dt j n1: (12) part (DIV2) 147 Page 64
764 as Caine, who hated his Brother, because his workes were better then his. as Cain, who hated his Brother, Because his works were better then his. c-acp np1, r-crq vvd po31 n1, c-acp po31 n2 vbdr jc cs png31. (12) part (DIV2) 147 Page 64
765 Those that deprave the Graces of God in others, and cloud them with disgraces, that they may not shine, Those that deprave the Graces of God in Others, and cloud them with disgraces, that they may not shine, d cst vvb dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp n2-jn, cc vvi pno32 p-acp n2, cst pns32 vmb xx vvi, (12) part (DIV2) 147 Page 64
766 and will not have the sweet ointment of their good names to spread, but cast dead flies into it, shew that they are of his disposition that is the accuser of the Brethren, it is a signe of the child of the divel, all that have Grace in them, are of Christs and of the Angels disposition, They joy at the Conversion, and growth of any Christians: and will not have the sweet ointment of their good names to spread, but cast dead flies into it, show that they Are of his disposition that is the accuser of the Brothers, it is a Signen of the child of the Devil, all that have Grace in them, Are of Christ and of the Angels disposition, They joy At the Conversion, and growth of any Christians: cc vmb xx vhi dt j n1 pp-f po32 j n2 pc-acp vvi, cc-acp vvd j n2 p-acp pn31, vvb cst pns32 vbr pp-f po31 n1 cst vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n2, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, d cst vhb n1 p-acp pno32, vbr pp-f npg1 cc pp-f dt ng1 n1, pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1, cc n1 pp-f d np1: (12) part (DIV2) 147 Page 64
767 Here such as they are stiled friends and Beloved, and indeed none but friends and beloved can love as Christ loves, and delight as Christ delights. Here such as they Are styled Friends and beloved, and indeed none but Friends and Beloved can love as christ loves, and delight as christ delights. av d c-acp pns32 vbr vvn n2 cc j-vvn, cc av pix cc-acp n2 cc vvn vmb vvi p-acp np1 vvz, cc vvi p-acp np1 n2. (12) part (DIV2) 147 Page 64
768 THE THIRD SERMON. CANT. V. 1, 2. I am come into my Garden, my Sister, my Spouse: THE THIRD SERMON. CANT. V. 1, 2. I am come into my Garden, my Sister, my Spouse: dt ord n1. n1. np1 vvn, crd pns11 vbm vvn p-acp po11 n1, po11 n1, po11 n1: (13) sermon (DIV1) 147 Page 65
769 I have gathered my Myrre with my Spice, I have eaten my hony-combe with my honey, I have drunk my wine with my milke: I have gathered my Myrrh with my Spice, I have eaten my honeycomb with my honey, I have drunk my wine with my milk: pns11 vhb vvn po11 n1 p-acp po11 n1, pns11 vhb vvn po11 n1 p-acp po11 n1, pns11 vhb vvn po11 n1 p-acp po11 n1: (13) sermon (DIV1) 148 Page 65
770 eate O friends, drinke, yea, drinke abundantly, O Beloved! I sleepe, but my heart waketh, &c. IT hath beene shewed how Christ and the Church were feasting together. eat Oh Friends, drink, yea, drink abundantly, Oh beloved! I sleep, but my heart waketh, etc. IT hath been showed how christ and the Church were feasting together. vvb uh n2, n1, uh, vvb av-j, uh np1! pns11 vvb, cc-acp po11 n1 vvz, av pn31 vhz vbn vvn c-crq np1 cc dt n1 vbdr vvg av. (13) sermon (DIV1) 148 Page 65
771 Shee entreated his company to come into his Garden and eat his pleasant fruits: He according to her desire, was come, and not onely feasted on the Churches provision, Shee entreated his company to come into his Garden and eat his pleasant fruits: He according to her desire, was come, and not only feasted on the Churches provision, np1 vvd po31 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1 cc vvi po31 j n2: pns31 vvg p-acp po31 n1, vbds vvn, cc xx av-j vvn p-acp dt n2 n1, (13) sermon (DIV1) 150 Page 65
772 but also brought more with him. but also brought more with him. cc-acp av vvd av-dc p-acp pno31. (13) sermon (DIV1) 150 Page 66
773 Christ taking walks in his Garden (that is, his Church, and every particular soule, which is as a sweet Paradise for him to delight in) is much refreshed: christ taking walks in his Garden (that is, his Church, and every particular soul, which is as a sweet Paradise for him to delight in) is much refreshed: np1 vvg n2 p-acp po31 n1 (cst vbz, po31 n1, cc d j n1, r-crq vbz p-acp dt j n1 p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi p-acp) vbz d vvn: (13) sermon (DIV1) 150 Page 66
774 and in wi•nesse of acceptance brings increase. and in wi•nesse of acceptance brings increase. cc p-acp n1 pp-f n1 vvz n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 150 Page 66
775 What greater incouragement can we wish, then that we being by nature as the earth, since the fall accursed; should be the soile of Christs delight, planted and watered by him, What greater encouragement can we wish, then that we being by nature as the earth, since the fallen accursed; should be the soil of Christ delight, planted and watered by him, q-crq jc n1 vmb pns12 vvi, av cst pns12 vbg p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1 vvn; vmd vbi dt n1 pp-f npg1 vvb, vvn cc vvn p-acp pno31, (13) sermon (DIV1) 150 Page 66
776 and that what we yeeld, should be so well taken of him. We are under so gracious a covenant, that all our services are accepted: and that what we yield, should be so well taken of him. We Are under so gracious a Covenant, that all our services Are accepted: cc cst r-crq pns12 vvb, vmd vbi av av vvn pp-f pno31. pns12 vbr p-acp av j dt n1, cst d po12 n2 vbr vvn: (13) sermon (DIV1) 150 Page 66
777 not onely our hony, but hony-combe, not onely our wine, but our milke, our weake services as well as our strong: not only our honey, but honeycomb, not only our wine, but our milk, our weak services as well as our strong: xx av-j po12 n1, p-acp n1, xx av-j po12 n1, p-acp po12 n1, po12 j n2 c-acp av c-acp po12 j: (13) sermon (DIV1) 150 Page 66
778 because the spirit which we have from him sweetneth all. Because the Spirit which we have from him sweeteneth all. c-acp dt n1 r-crq pns12 vhb p-acp pno31 vvz d. (13) sermon (DIV1) 150 Page 66
779 As in Nature there is one common influence from heaven, but yet variety of flowers, Violets, Roses, Gill•flowers, Spices, all sweet in their severall kind with a different kind of sweetnesse: As in Nature there is one Common influence from heaven, but yet variety of flowers, Violets, Roses, Gill•flowers, Spices, all sweet in their several kind with a different kind of sweetness: p-acp p-acp n1 a-acp vbz pi j n1 p-acp n1, cc-acp av n1 pp-f n2, n2, n2, n2, n2, d j p-acp po32 j n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1: (13) sermon (DIV1) 150 Page 66
780 so all graces have their beginning from the common influence of Christs spirit, though they differ one from another, so all graces have their beginning from the Common influence of Christ Spirit, though they differ one from Another, av d n2 vhb po32 n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n1, cs pns32 vvb pi p-acp n-jn, (13) sermon (DIV1) 150 Page 66
781 and are all accepted of the Father of lights from whence they come. and Are all accepted of the Father of lights from whence they come. cc vbr d vvn pp-f dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp c-crq pns32 vvb. (13) sermon (DIV1) 150 Page 66
782 Christ wonders at his owne grace, O woman great is thy faith, and Cant. 3. 6. Who is this that commeth out of the wildernesse like pillars of smoake, perfumed with myrrh and frankincense, with all powders of the Merchant? christ wonders At his own grace, Oh woman great is thy faith, and Cant 3. 6. Who is this that comes out of the Wilderness like pillars of smoke, perfumed with myrrh and frankincense, with all powders of the Merchant? np1 n2 p-acp po31 d n1, uh n1 j vbz po21 n1, cc np1 crd crd q-crq vbz d cst vvz av pp-f dt n1 av-j n2 pp-f n1, vvn p-acp n1 cc n1, p-acp d n2 pp-f dt n1? (13) sermon (DIV1) 150 Page 66
783 Let not the weakest of all others be discouraged; Christ lookes not to what he brings so much as out of what store; Let not the Weakest of all Others be discouraged; christ looks not to what he brings so much as out of what store; vvb xx dt js pp-f d n2-jn vbb vvn; np1 vvz xx p-acp r-crq pns31 vvz av av-d c-acp av pp-f r-crq n1; (13) sermon (DIV1) 151 Page 66
784 that which is least in quantity, may be most in proportion, as the Widowes mite was more in acceptance then richer offerings. that which is least in quantity, may be most in proportion, as the Widows mite was more in acceptance then Richer offerings. cst r-crq vbz av-ds p-acp n1, vmb vbi ds p-acp n1, c-acp dt n2 n1 vbds av-dc p-acp n1 av jc n2. (13) sermon (DIV1) 151 Page 67
785 A paire of turtle doves was accepted in the Law, and those that brought but goats haire to the building of the Tabernacle. A pair of turtle Dove was accepted in the Law, and those that brought but Goats hair to the building of the Tabernacle. dt n1 pp-f n1 n2 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1, cc d cst vvd p-acp ng1 n1 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 151 Page 67
786 The particulars here specified that Christ took delight in, and inviteth others to a further degree of delight in, are The particulars Here specified that christ took delight in, and Inviteth Others to a further degree of delight in, Are dt n2-j av vvd cst np1 vvd n1 p-acp, cc vvz n2-jn p-acp dt jc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp, vbr (13) sermon (DIV1) 152 Page 67
787 Myrrhe and Spice, hony and hony-combe, milke Which shew, 1. The Sweetnesse 2. The variety 3. The use of grace and Spirituall cōfort. Myrrh and Spice, honey and honeycomb, milk Which show, 1. The Sweetness 2. The variety 3. The use of grace and Spiritual Comfort. n1 cc n1, n1 cc n1, n1 r-crq n1, crd dt n1 crd dt n1 crd dt n1 pp-f n1 cc j n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 153 Page 67
788 Myrrhe and Spices, I refresh the spirits, and 2 preserve from putrefaction: which are therefore used in embalming. Myrrh and Spices, I refresh the spirits, and 2 preserve from putrefaction: which Are Therefore used in embalming. n1 cc n2, pns11 vvb dt n2, cc crd vvb p-acp n1: r-crq vbr av vvn p-acp vvg. (13) sermon (DIV1) 154 Page 67
789 If the soule be not embalmed with grace, it is a noisome carrion soule, and as it is in it selfe, If the soul be not embalmed with grace, it is a noisome carrion soul, and as it is in it self, cs dt n1 vbb xx vvn p-acp n1, pn31 vbz dt j n1 n1, cc c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp pn31 n1, (13) sermon (DIV1) 154 Page 67
790 so whatsoever commeth from it is abominable. Milke and hony nourish and strengthen, and Wine increaseth spirits; so whatsoever comes from it is abominable. Milk and honey nourish and strengthen, and Wine increases spirits; av r-crq vvz p-acp pn31 vbz j. n1 cc n1 vvi cc vvi, cc n1 vvz n2; (13) sermon (DIV1) 154 Page 67
791 and thereupon incourageth, and allayeth sorrow and cares. Give wine to him that is ready to die. and thereupon Encourageth, and allayeth sorrow and Cares. Give wine to him that is ready to die. cc av vvz, cc vvz n1 cc n2. vvb n1 p-acp pno31 cst vbz j pc-acp vvi. (13) sermon (DIV1) 155 Page 67
792 The sence of the love of Christ is sweeter then wine, it banisheth feares and sorrow and care. The sense of the love of christ is Sweeten then wine, it banisheth fears and sorrow and care. dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz jc cs n1, pn31 vvz n2 cc n1 cc n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 155 Page 67
793 From this mutuall delight betweene Christ and his Spouse we observe next that, From this mutual delight between christ and his Spouse we observe next that, p-acp d j n1 p-acp np1 cc po31 n1 pns12 vvb ord cst, (13) sermon (DIV1) 156 Page 67
794 There is a mutuall feasting betwixt Christ and his Church, The Church bringeth what she hath of his Spirit, There is a mutual feasting betwixt christ and his Church, The Church brings what she hath of his Spirit, pc-acp vbz dt j n-vvg p-acp np1 cc po31 n1, dt n1 vvz r-crq pns31 vhz pp-f po31 n1, (13) sermon (DIV1) 157 Page 67
795 and Christ comes with more plenty. and christ comes with more plenty. cc np1 vvz p-acp dc n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 157 Page 67
796 For there being so neere a covenant betweene him and us, we are by his grace to performe all offices on our part, we invite him, and he inviteth us. For there being so near a Covenant between him and us, we Are by his grace to perform all Offices on our part, we invite him, and he Inviteth us. c-acp a-acp vbg av av-j dt n1 p-acp pno31 cc pno12, pns12 vbr p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi d n2 p-acp po12 n1, pns12 vvb pno31, cc pns31 vvz pns12. (13) sermon (DIV1) 158 Page 67
797 There is not the meanest Christian in whom there is not somewhat to welcome Christ withall, There is not the Meanest Christian in whom there is not somewhat to welcome christ withal, pc-acp vbz xx dt js np1 p-acp ro-crq a-acp vbz xx av p-acp j-jn np1 av, (13) sermon (DIV1) 158 Page 68
798 but Christs sends his provision before, and comes (as we say) to his owne cost; but Christ sends his provision before, and comes (as we say) to his own cost; cc-acp npg1 vvz po31 n1 a-acp, cc vvz (c-acp pns12 vvb) p-acp po31 d n1; (13) sermon (DIV1) 158 Page 68
799 he sends a spirit of faith, a spirit of love, a spirit of obedience. he sends a Spirit of faith, a Spirit of love, a Spirit of Obedience. pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 158 Page 68
800 Some are content to invite others but are loth to goe to others, as if it were against state: some Are content to invite Others but Are loath to go to Others, as if it were against state: d vbr j pc-acp vvi n2-jn p-acp vbr j pc-acp vvi p-acp n2-jn, c-acp cs pn31 vbdr p-acp n1: (13) sermon (DIV1) 158 Page 68
801 they would have wherewith to entertaine Christ, but are unwilling to be beholding to Christ. 2. Some are content to have benefit by Christ, as his righteousnesse to cover them, &c. but they desire not grace to entertaine Christ: but a heart truly gracious desireth both to delight in Christ, and that Christ may delight in it; they would have wherewith to entertain christ, but Are unwilling to be beholding to christ. 2. some Are content to have benefit by christ, as his righteousness to cover them, etc. but they desire not grace to entertain christ: but a heart truly gracious Desires both to delight in christ, and that christ may delight in it; pns32 vmd vhi c-crq pc-acp vvi np1, cc-acp vbr j pc-acp vbi vvg p-acp np1. crd d vbr j pc-acp vhi n1 p-acp np1, p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi pno32, av p-acp pns32 vvb xx n1 pc-acp vvi np1: p-acp dt n1 av-j j vvz d pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, cc d np1 vmb vvi p-acp pn31; (13) sermon (DIV1) 158 Page 68
802 it desireth grace together with mercy, holinesse with happinesse. it Desires grace together with mercy, holiness with happiness. pn31 vvz n1 av p-acp n1, n1 p-acp n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 158 Page 68
803 Christ could not delight in his love to us, if we by his grace had not a love planted in our hearts to him. christ could not delight in his love to us, if we by his grace had not a love planted in our hearts to him. np1 vmd xx vvi p-acp po31 n1 p-acp pno12, cs pns12 p-acp po31 n1 vhd xx dt n1 vvn p-acp po12 n2 p-acp pno31. (13) sermon (DIV1) 158 Page 68
804 But to come to speake of this Feast. But to come to speak of this Feast. p-acp pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi pp-f d n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 158 Page 68
805 We see it pleaseth Christ to vaile heavenly matters with comparisons fetcht from earthly things that so he may enter into our soules the better by our sences. We see it Pleases christ to veil heavenly matters with comparisons fetched from earthly things that so he may enter into our Souls the better by our Senses. pns12 vvb pn31 vvz np1 p-acp n1 j n2 p-acp n2 vvn p-acp j n2 cst av pns31 vmb vvi p-acp po12 n2 dt jc p-acp po12 n2. (13) sermon (DIV1) 159 Page 68
806 Christ maketh us a feast, a marriage feast, a marriage feast with the Kings sonne, of all feasts the most magnificent. christ makes us a feast, a marriage feast, a marriage feast with the Kings son, of all feasts the most magnificent. np1 vvz pno12 dt vvi, dt n1 n1, dt n1 n1 p-acp dt ng1 n1, pp-f d n2 dt av-ds j. (13) sermon (DIV1) 160 Page 68
807 A feast first in regard of the choise rarities we have in Christ. We have the best and the best of the best. A feast First in regard of the choice rarities we have in christ. We have the best and the best of the best. dt n1 ord p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 n2 pns12 vhb p-acp np1. pns12 vhb dt js cc dt js pp-f dt js. (13) sermon (DIV1) 160 Page 68
808 Fat things and the marrow of fatnesse, wine, and wine on the lees, refined that preserveth the strength. Fat things and the marrow of fatness, wine, and wine on the lees, refined that Preserveth the strength. j n2 cc dt n1 pp-f n1, n1, cc n1 p-acp dt n2, vvn cst vvz dt n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 160 Page 68
809 The comfor•s wee have from Christ, are the best comforts, the peace, the best peace, the priviledges the highest priviledges. The comfor•s we have from christ, Are the best comforts, the peace, the best peace, the privileges the highest privileges. dt n2 pns12 vhb p-acp np1, vbr dt js n2, dt n1, dt js n1, dt n2 dt js n2. (13) sermon (DIV1) 160 Page 68
810 His flesh crucified for us, to satisfie divine justice, is meate indeed, his blood shed for us, is drinke indeed, that is the best, the only meate and drinke to refresh our soules: His Flesh Crucified for us, to satisfy divine Justice, is meat indeed, his blood shed for us, is drink indeed, that is the best, the only meat and drink to refresh our Souls: po31 n1 vvn p-acp pno12, pc-acp vvi j-jn n1, vbz n1 av, po31 n1 vvn p-acp pno12, vbz n1 av, cst vbz dt js, dt j n1 cc vvi pc-acp vvi po12 n2: (13) sermon (DIV1) 160 Page 69
811 because these feed our soules, and that to eternall life. Because these feed our Souls, and that to Eternal life. c-acp d vvb po12 n2, cc cst p-acp j n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 160 Page 69
812 The love of God the Father in giving Christs to death, and Christs love in giving himselfe together with full contentment to divine justice: The love of God the Father in giving Christ to death, and Christ love in giving himself together with full contentment to divine Justice: dt n1 pp-f np1 dt n1 p-acp vvg npg1 p-acp n1, cc npg1 vvb p-acp vvg px31 av p-acp j n1 p-acp j-jn n1: (13) sermon (DIV1) 160 Page 69
813 this gift it is that the soule especially feeds on, what could Christ give better then himselfe to feed on, he thought nothing els worthy for the soule to feed on, this gift it is that the soul especially feeds on, what could christ give better then himself to feed on, he Thought nothing Else worthy for the soul to feed on, d n1 pn31 vbz d dt n1 av-j vvz a-acp, r-crq vmd np1 vvb jc cs px31 pc-acp vvi a-acp, pns31 vvd pix av j p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp, (13) sermon (DIV1) 160 Page 69
814 and this it daily feeds on, as daily guilt riseth from the breakings out of the remainder of corruption. and this it daily feeds on, as daily guilt Riseth from the breakings out of the remainder of corruption. cc d pn31 j vvz a-acp, c-acp j n1 vvz p-acp dt n2 av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 160 Page 69
815 Other dainties are from this, from hence we have the Spirit, and graces of the Spirit. Other dainties Are from this, from hence we have the Spirit, and graces of the Spirit. av-jn n2-j vbr p-acp d, p-acp av pns12 vhb dt n1, cc n2 pp-f dt n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 160 Page 69
816 If he giveth himselfe will he not give all things with himselfe? If he gives himself will he not give all things with himself? cs pns31 vvz px31 vmb pns31 xx vvi d n2 p-acp px31? (13) sermon (DIV1) 160 Page 69
817 As Christ maketh a feast of choise things for his elect and choise Spouse, so there is variety as in a feast. As christ makes a feast of choice things for his elect and choice Spouse, so there is variety as in a feast. p-acp np1 vvz dt n1 pp-f n1 n2 p-acp po31 j-vvn cc n1 n1, av pc-acp vbz n1 p-acp p-acp dt n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 161 Page 69
818 Christ is made to us of God, Wisedome, Righteousnesse, Sanctification, and Redemption, that we should not be too much cast downe with thought of our owne folly, guilt, unholinesse and misery. christ is made to us of God, Wisdom, Righteousness, Sanctification, and Redemption, that we should not be too much cast down with Thought of our own folly, guilt, unholiness and misery. np1 vbz vvn p-acp pno12 pp-f np1, n1, n1, n1, cc n1, cst pns12 vmd xx vbi av av-d vvn a-acp p-acp n1 pp-f po12 d n1, n1, n1 cc n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 161 Page 69
819 There is that in Christ which answereth to all our wants, and an all sufficiency for all degrees of happinesse. There is that in christ which Answers to all our Wants, and an all sufficiency for all Degrees of happiness. pc-acp vbz d p-acp np1 r-crq vvz p-acp d po12 n2, cc dt d n1 p-acp d n2 pp-f n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 161 Page 69
820 Therefore he hath termes from whatsoever is glorious, and comfortable in heaven and earth. Therefore he hath terms from whatsoever is glorious, and comfortable in heaven and earth. av pns31 vhz n2 p-acp r-crq vbz j, cc j p-acp n1 cc n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 161 Page 69
821 Christ is all marrow all sweetnes; all the severall graces, and comforts we have, and the severall promises whereby they are made over and conveyed unto us, are but Christ dished out in severall manners, christ is all marrow all sweetness; all the several graces, and comforts we have, and the several promises whereby they Are made over and conveyed unto us, Are but christ dished out in several manners, np1 vbz d n1 d n1; d dt j n2, cc n2 pns12 vhb, cc dt j n2 c-crq pns32 vbr vvn a-acp cc vvn p-acp pno12, vbr cc-acp np1 vvn av p-acp j n2, (13) sermon (DIV1) 161 Page 69
822 as the need of every Christian shall require. Christ himselfe is the Occan, issuing into severall streames, to refresh the city of God. as the need of every Christian shall require. christ himself is the Occan, issuing into several streams, to refresh the City of God. c-acp dt n1 pp-f d np1 vmb vvi. np1 px31 vbz dt n1, vvg p-acp j n2, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 161 Page 69
823 We can be in no condition, but we have a promise to feed on, and all promises are yea and Amen made to us in Christ and performed to us for Christ. We can be in no condition, but we have a promise to feed on, and all promises Are yea and Amen made to us in christ and performed to us for christ. pns12 vmb vbi p-acp dx n1, cc-acp pns12 vhb dt n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp, cc d n2 vbr uh cc uh-n vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp np1 cc vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp np1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 161 Page 70
824 Therefore as we have in Christ a feast for variety, so for sufficiency of all good. Therefore as we have in christ a feast for variety, so for sufficiency of all good. av c-acp pns12 vhb p-acp np1 dt n1 p-acp n1, av p-acp n1 pp-f d j. (13) sermon (DIV1) 162 Page 70
825 No man goeth hungry from a feast. It was never heard for any to famish at a feast. No man Goes hungry from a feast. It was never herd for any to famish At a feast. dx n1 vvz j p-acp dt n1. pn31 vbds av-x vvn p-acp d pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 162 Page 70
826 In Christ there is not onely abundance, but redundance, a diffusive and a spreading goodnesse. In christ there is not only abundance, but redundance, a diffusive and a spreading Goodness. p-acp np1 a-acp vbz xx av-j n1, cc-acp n1, dt j cc dt j-vvg n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 162 Page 70
827 As in breasts to give milke, in clouds to drop downe showers, in the sun to send forth beames: As in breasts to give milk, in Clouds to drop down showers, in the sun to send forth beams: p-acp p-acp n2 pc-acp vvi n1, p-acp n2 pc-acp vvi a-acp n2, p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi av n2: (13) sermon (DIV1) 162 Page 70
828 as Christ is full of grace and truth, so he fully dischargeth all his offices. There is an overflowing of all that is good for our good. as christ is full of grace and truth, so he Fully dischargeth all his Offices. There is an overflowing of all that is good for our good. c-acp np1 vbz j pp-f n1 cc n1, av pns31 av-j vvz d po31 n2. pc-acp vbz dt j-vvg pp-f d cst vbz j p-acp po12 j. (13) sermon (DIV1) 162 Page 70
829 He that could multiply bread for the body, he can multiply grace for our soule. He that could multiply bred for the body, he can multiply grace for our soul. pns31 cst vmd vvi n1 p-acp dt n1, pns31 vmb vvi n1 p-acp po12 n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 162 Page 70
830 If he giveth life, he giveth it in abundance. If he giveth water of life, he giveth rivers, not small streames. If he gives life, he gives it in abundance. If he gives water of life, he gives Rivers, not small streams. cs pns31 vvz n1, pns31 vvz pn31 p-acp n1. cs pns31 vvz n1 pp-f n1, pns31 vvz n2, xx j n2. (13) sermon (DIV1) 162 Page 70
831 If he giveth peace and joy, he giveth it in abundance, his scope is to fill up our joy to the full. If he gives peace and joy, he gives it in abundance, his scope is to fill up our joy to the full. cs pns31 vvz n1 cc n1, pns31 vvz pn31 p-acp n1, po31 n1 vbz pc-acp vvi a-acp po12 n1 p-acp dt j. (13) sermon (DIV1) 162 Page 70
832 As he is able, so is he willing to doe for us farre more abundantly then we are able to thinke or speake. As he is able, so is he willing to do for us Far more abundantly then we Are able to think or speak. p-acp pns31 vbz j, av vbz pns31 j pc-acp vdi p-acp pno12 j av-dc av-j cs pns12 vbr j pc-acp vvi cc vvi. (13) sermon (DIV1) 162 Page 70
833 Where Christ is present he bringeth plenty with him. Where christ is present he brings plenty with him. c-crq np1 vbz j pns31 vvz n1 p-acp pno31. (13) sermon (DIV1) 162 Page 70
834 If wine be wanting at the first, he will rather turne water into wine, then there should be a faile. If wine be wanting At the First, he will rather turn water into wine, then there should be a fail. cs n1 vbb vvg p-acp dt ord, pns31 vmb av-c vvi n1 p-acp n1, cs pc-acp vmd vbi dt n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 162 Page 70
835 In a feast there is variety of friendly company: so heere friends are stirred up to refresh themselves with us. In a feast there is variety of friendly company: so Here Friends Are stirred up to refresh themselves with us. p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vbz n1 pp-f j n1: av av n2 vbr vvn a-acp pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp pno12. (13) sermon (DIV1) 163 Page 70
836 We have the blessed Trinity, the Angells and all our fellow members in Christ to come with us. We have the blessed Trinity, the Angels and all our fellow members in christ to come with us. pns12 vhb dt j-vvn np1, dt n2 cc d po12 n1 n2 p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12. (13) sermon (DIV1) 163 Page 70
837 There is no envie in spirituall things, wherein whatsoever the one hath the other hath not the lesse. There is not envy in spiritual things, wherein whatsoever the one hath the other hath not the less. pc-acp vbz xx vvi p-acp j n2, c-crq r-crq dt pi vhz dt j-jn vhz xx dt av-dc. (13) sermon (DIV1) 164 Page 71
838 In a feast because it is intended for rejoycing there is musicke, and what musicke like to the sweete harmony betweene God reconciled in Christ and the soule, In a feast Because it is intended for rejoicing there is music, and what music like to the sweet harmony between God reconciled in christ and the soul, p-acp dt n1 c-acp pn31 vbz vvn p-acp vvg a-acp vbz n1, cc r-crq n1 av-j p-acp dt j n1 p-acp np1 vvn p-acp np1 cc dt n1, (13) sermon (DIV1) 165 Page 71
839 and betweene the soule and it selfe in inward peace and joy of the Holy Ghost, shedding the love of Christ in the soule. and between the soul and it self in inward peace and joy of the Holy Ghost, shedding the love of christ in the soul. cc p-acp dt n1 cc pn31 n1 p-acp j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1, vvg dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 165 Page 71
840 We doe not onely joy but glory under hope of glory, and in afflictions, and in God now as ours, in whom now by Christ we have an interest. We do not only joy but glory under hope of glory, and in afflictions, and in God now as ours, in whom now by christ we have an Interest. pns12 vdb xx av-j vvi p-acp n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, cc p-acp n2, cc p-acp np1 av c-acp png12, p-acp ro-crq av p-acp np1 pns12 vhb dt n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 165 Page 71
841 When we come sorrowfull to this feast, we depart chearfull. This as Davids harpe stills all passions and distempers of spirit. When we come sorrowful to this feast, we depart cheerful. This as Davids harp stills all passion and distempers of Spirit. c-crq pns12 vvb j p-acp d n1, pns12 vvb j. np1 p-acp npg1 n1 vvz d n2 cc n2 pp-f n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 165 Page 71
842 The founder and master of the feast is Christ himselfe, and withall is both guest and and banquet and all. The founder and master of the feast is christ himself, and withal is both guest and and banquet and all. dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz np1 px31, cc av vbz d n1 cc cc n1 cc d. (13) sermon (DIV1) 166 Page 71
843 All graces and comforts are the fruits of his Spirit, and he alone that infused the soule, can satisfie the soule, he that is above the conscience can onely quiet the conscience, he is that wisdome that sends forth maides, his Ministers to invite to his feast. All graces and comforts Are the fruits of his Spirit, and he alone that infused the soul, can satisfy the soul, he that is above the conscience can only quiet the conscience, he is that Wisdom that sends forth maids, his Ministers to invite to his feast. av-d n2 cc n2 vbr dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, cc pns31 av-j cst vvd dt n1, vmb vvi dt n1, pns31 cst vbz p-acp dt n1 vmb av-j vvi dt n1, pns31 vbz cst n1 cst vvz av n2, po31 n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 166 Page 71
844 It is he that cheereth up his guests as here. It is he that Cheereth up his guests as Here. pn31 vbz pns31 cst vvz a-acp po31 n2 c-acp av. (13) sermon (DIV1) 166 Page 71
845 Those that invited others brought oin•ment and powred it out upon them, to shew their welcome, and to cheere them up: Those that invited Others brought oin•ment and poured it out upon them, to show their welcome, and to cheer them up: d cst vvd n2-jn vvd n1 cc vvn pn31 av p-acp pno32, pc-acp vvi po32 n-jn, cc pc-acp vvi pno32 a-acp: (13) sermon (DIV1) 166 Page 71
846 as may appeare by our Saviours speech to the Pharisee that invited him. as may appear by our Saviors speech to the Pharisee that invited him. c-acp vmb vvi p-acp po12 ng1 n1 p-acp dt np1 cst vvd pno31. (13) sermon (DIV1) 166 Page 71
847 So we have from Christ both the oyle of grace and oyle of gladnesse, he creates the fruits of the lips to be peace, speaking that peace and joy to the heart that others do to the eare. So we have from christ both the oil of grace and oil of gladness, he creates the fruits of the lips to be peace, speaking that peace and joy to the heart that Others do to the ear. av pns12 vhb p-acp np1 d dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, pns31 vvz dt n2 pp-f dt n2 pc-acp vbi n1, vvg d n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 cst n2-jn vdb p-acp dt n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 166 Page 71
848 He raiseth Pastors according to his owne heart, to feed his sheepe. He Raiseth Pastors according to his own heart, to feed his sheep. pns31 vvz ng1 p-acp p-acp po31 d n1, pc-acp vvi po31 n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 166 Page 72
849 The vessels wherein Christ conveyeth his dainties are, the ministery of the Word and Sacraments, by the Word and Sacraments we come to enjoy Christ, and his comforts and graces, The vessels wherein christ conveyeth his dainties Are, the Ministry of the Word and Sacraments, by the Word and Sacraments we come to enjoy christ, and his comforts and graces, dt n2 c-crq np1 vvz po31 n2-j vbr, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n2, p-acp dt n1 cc n2 pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi np1, cc po31 n2 cc n2, (13) sermon (DIV1) 167 Page 72
850 and by this feast of grace we come at length to the feast of feasts, that feast of glory, and by this feast of grace we come At length to the feast of feasts, that feast of glory, cc p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 pns12 vvb p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, cst n1 pp-f n1, (13) sermon (DIV1) 167 Page 72
851 when we shall be satisfied with the image of God, and enjoy fullnesse of pleasures for •vermore, when we shall be satisfied with the image of God, and enjoy fullness of pleasures for •vermore, c-crq pns12 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vvi n1 pp-f n2 c-acp av, (13) sermon (DIV1) 167 Page 72
852 and which adds to the fullnesse we shall fully know that it shall be a never interrupted joy. and which adds to the fullness we shall Fully know that it shall be a never interrupted joy. cc r-crq vvz p-acp dt n1 pns12 vmb av-j vvi cst pn31 vmb vbi dt av vvd n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 167 Page 72
853 We see then that we cannot please Christ better then in shewing our selves welcome by cheerefull taking part of his rich provision It is an honour to his bounty to fall too, We see then that we cannot please christ better then in showing our selves welcome by cheerful taking part of his rich provision It is an honour to his bounty to fallen too, pns12 vvb av cst pns12 vmbx vvi np1 av-jc cs p-acp vvg po12 n2 j-jn p-acp j vvg n1 pp-f po31 j n1 pn31 vbz dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi av, (13) sermon (DIV1) 168 Page 72
854 and it is the temper of spirit that a Christian aimes at, to rejoyce alwaies in the Lord, and that from injoying our priviledges in him. and it is the temper of Spirit that a Christian aims At, to rejoice always in the Lord, and that from enjoying our privileges in him. cc pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 cst dt njp vvz p-acp, p-acp vvb av p-acp dt n1, cc cst p-acp vvg po12 n2 p-acp pno31. (13) sermon (DIV1) 168 Page 72
855 We are not bidden to mourne alwaies, but to rejoyce alwaies, and that upon good advisement, rejoyce and I say againe (saith Saint Paul) rejoyce. Indeed we have causes of mourning, We Are not bidden to mourn always, but to rejoice always, and that upon good advisement, rejoice and I say again (Says Faint Paul) rejoice. Indeed we have Causes of mourning, pns12 vbr xx vvn pc-acp vvi av, cc-acp p-acp vvb av, cc cst p-acp j n1, vvb cc pns11 vvb av (vvz j np1) vvb. av pns12 vhb n2 pp-f n1, (13) sermon (DIV1) 168 Page 72
856 but it is that the seed of joy should be sowne in mourning, and we can never be in so forlorne a condition, wherein if we understand Christ and our selves we have not cause of joy. but it is that the seed of joy should be sown in mourning, and we can never be in so forlorn a condition, wherein if we understand christ and our selves we have not cause of joy. cc-acp pn31 vbz d dt n1 pp-f n1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp n1, cc pns12 vmb av-x vbi p-acp av j dt n1, c-crq cs pns12 vvb np1 cc po12 n2 pns12 vhb xx n1 pp-f n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 168 Page 72
857 In me (saith Christ) yee shall have peace. In me (Says christ) ye shall have peace. p-acp pno11 (vvz np1) pn22 vmb vhi n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 168 Page 72
858 The world will feed us with bread of affliction. If the world can helpe it we shall have sorrow enough, The world will feed us with bred of affliction. If the world can help it we shall have sorrow enough, dt n1 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp n1 pp-f n1. cs dt n1 vmb vvi pn31 pns12 vmb vhi n1 av-d, (13) sermon (DIV1) 168 Page 72
859 and Christ knowes that well enough, and stirres us up to a cheerefull feeding on that he hath procured for us. and christ knows that well enough, and stirs us up to a cheerful feeding on that he hath procured for us. cc np1 vvz cst av av-d, cc n2 pno12 p-acp p-acp dt j n-vvg p-acp cst pns31 vhz vvn p-acp pno12. (13) sermon (DIV1) 168 Page 72
860 He hath both will and skill and power and authority to feed us to everlasting life; He hath both will and skill and power and Authority to feed us to everlasting life; pns31 vhz d n1 cc n1 cc n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp j n1; (13) sermon (DIV1) 168 Page 73
861 for the Father sent him forth and sealed him to that purpose. All the springs of our joy are from him. for the Father sent him forth and sealed him to that purpose. All the springs of our joy Are from him. p-acp dt n1 vvd pno31 av cc vvn pno31 p-acp d n1. av-d dt n2 pp-f po12 n1 vbr p-acp pno31. (13) sermon (DIV1) 168 Page 73
862 Our duty is to accept of Christs inviting of us, what will we doe for him if we will not feast with him, we will not suffer with him, Our duty is to accept of Christ inviting of us, what will we do for him if we will not feast with him, we will not suffer with him, po12 n1 vbz pc-acp vvi pp-f npg1 vvg pp-f pno12, q-crq vmb pns12 vdi p-acp pno31 cs pns12 vmb xx vvi p-acp pno31, pns12 vmb xx vvi p-acp pno31, (13) sermon (DIV1) 169 Page 73
863 if we will not feast with him, we will not suffer with him, if we will not joy with him and in him. if we will not feast with him, we will not suffer with him, if we will not joy with him and in him. cs pns12 vmb xx vvi p-acp pno31, pns12 vmb xx vvi p-acp pno31, cs pns12 vmb xx vvi p-acp pno31 cc p-acp pno31. (13) sermon (DIV1) 169 Page 73
864 Happy are they that come, though compelled by crosses and other sharp waies. Happy Are they that come, though compelled by Crosses and other sharp ways. j vbr pns32 cst vvb, cs vvn p-acp n2 cc j-jn j n2. (13) sermon (DIV1) 169 Page 73
865 If we rudely and churlishly refuse his feast heere, we are like never to taste of his feast hereafter. If we rudely and churlishly refuse his feast Here, we Are like never to taste of his feast hereafter. cs pns12 av-j cc av-j vvi po31 n1 av, pns12 vbr av-j av pc-acp vvi pp-f po31 n1 av. (13) sermon (DIV1) 169 Page 73
866 Nothing provokes so deepely as kindnesse despised. It was the cause of the Iewes rejection. Nothing provokes so deeply as kindness despised. It was the cause of the Iewes rejection. pix vvz av av-jn p-acp n1 vvn. pn31 vbds dt n1 pp-f dt np2 n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 169 Page 73
867 How shall we escape, not if we persecute, but if we doe but neglect so great salvation. How shall we escape, not if we persecute, but if we do but neglect so great salvation. c-crq vmb pns12 vvi, xx cs pns12 vvi, cc-acp cs pns12 vdb p-acp vvb av j n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 169 Page 73
868 That which we should labour to bring with us, is a taste of these dainties, & an appetite to them. That which we should labour to bring with us, is a taste of these dainties, & an appetite to them. cst r-crq pns12 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12, vbz dt n1 pp-f d n2-j, cc dt n1 p-acp pno32. (13) sermon (DIV1) 170 Page 73
869 The soule hath a taste of its owne, and as all creatures that have life, have a tast to relish and distinguish of that which is good for them, from that which is offensive: The soul hath a taste of its own, and as all creatures that have life, have a taste to relish and distinguish of that which is good for them, from that which is offensive: dt n1 vhz dt n1 pp-f po31 d, cc c-acp d n2 cst vhb n1, vhb dt n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi pp-f d r-crq vbz j p-acp pno32, p-acp d r-crq vbz j: (13) sermon (DIV1) 170 Page 73
870 so wheresoever spirituall life is, there is likewise a taste sutable to the sweet relish that is in spirituall things. so wheresoever spiritual life is, there is likewise a taste suitable to the sweet relish that is in spiritual things. av c-crq j n1 vbz, pc-acp vbz av dt n1 j p-acp dt j n1 cst vbz p-acp j n2. (13) sermon (DIV1) 170 Page 73
871 God should loose the glory of many excellent creatures, if there were not severall sences to discerne of severall goodnesse in them: God should lose the glory of many excellent creatures, if there were not several Senses to discern of several Goodness in them: np1 vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f d j n2, cs pc-acp vbdr xx j n2 pc-acp vvi pp-f j n1 p-acp pno32: (13) sermon (DIV1) 170 Page 73
872 so if there were not a taste in the soule we could never delight in God, so if there were not a taste in the soul we could never delight in God, av cs pc-acp vbdr xx dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pns12 vmd av-x vvi p-acp np1, (13) sermon (DIV1) 170 Page 73
873 and his rich goodnesse in Christ. and his rich Goodness in christ. cc po31 j n1 p-acp np1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 170 Page 73
874 Tast is the most necessary sence for the preservation of the creature, because there is nearest application in taste, Taste is the most necessary sense for the preservation of the creature, Because there is nearest application in taste, n1 vbz dt av-ds j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, c-acp pc-acp vbz av-j n1 p-acp n1, (13) sermon (DIV1) 171 Page 73
875 and that we should not be deceived in taste, we heare, see and smell before, and that we should not be deceived in taste, we hear, see and smell before, cc cst pns12 vmd xx vbi vvn p-acp n1, pns12 vvb, vvb cc vvi a-acp, (13) sermon (DIV1) 171 Page 74
876 and if these sences give a good report of the object, then we taste of it and digest it and turne it into fit nourishment: and if these Senses give a good report of the Object, then we taste of it and digest it and turn it into fit nourishment: cc cs d n2 vvb dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, av pns12 vvb pp-f pn31 cc vvi pn31 cc vvi pn31 p-acp j n1: (13) sermon (DIV1) 171 Page 74
877 so the spirit of man after judgement of the fitnesse of what is presented, tasts of it, delights in it, and is nourished by it. so the Spirit of man After judgement of the fitness of what is presented, tastes of it, delights in it, and is nourished by it. av dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f r-crq vbz vvn, vvz pp-f pn31, vvz p-acp pn31, cc vbz vvn p-acp pn31. (13) sermon (DIV1) 171 Page 74
878 Ther• is an attractive drawing power in the soule whereby every member sucks that out of the food that is convenient for it: Ther• is an Attractive drawing power in the soul whereby every member sucks that out of the food that is convenient for it: np1 vbz dt j vvg n1 p-acp dt n1 c-crq d n1 vvz cst av pp-f dt n1 cst vbz j p-acp pn31: (13) sermon (DIV1) 171 Page 74
879 so the soule drawes out what is well digested by judgement, and makes it its owne for severall uses. so the soul draws out what is well digested by judgement, and makes it its own for several uses. av dt n1 vvz av r-crq vbz av vvn p-acp n1, cc vvz pn31 po31 d p-acp j n2. (13) sermon (DIV1) 171 Page 74
880 The chiefe thing that Christ requireth is a good stomacke to these dainties. The meanes to procure an appetite. The chief thing that christ requires is a good stomach to these dainties. The means to procure an appetite. dt j-jn n1 cst np1 vvz vbz dt j n1 p-acp d n2-j. dt n2 pc-acp vvi dt n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 172 Page 74
881 We are first to be sensible of spirituall wants and misery. The Passeover Lamb was eaten with sower herbes: We Are First to be sensible of spiritual Wants and misery. The Passover Lamb was eaten with sour herbs: pns12 vbr ord pc-acp vbi j pp-f j n2 cc n1. dt np1 n1 vbds vvn p-acp j n2: (13) sermon (DIV1) 173 Page 74
882 so Christ crucified relisheth best to a soule affected with bitternesse of sin: whilst men are rich in their owne conceipt, they goe empty away; so christ Crucified relisheth best to a soul affected with bitterness of since: while men Are rich in their own conceit, they go empty away; av np1 vvn vvz av-js p-acp dt n1 vvn p-acp n1 pp-f n1: cs n2 vbr j p-acp po32 d n1, pns32 vvb j av; (13) sermon (DIV1) 173 Page 74
883 the duties and performances they trust too, are but husks, windy empty chaffe; swelling is not kinde nourishment. the duties and performances they trust too, Are but husks, windy empty chaff; swelling is not kind nourishment. dt n2 cc n2 pns32 vvb av, vbr cc-acp n2, j j n1; vvg vbz xx j n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 173 Page 74
884 That which hinders the sharpnesse of the stomacke are, could defluxions, that dull and flat the edge of it. That which hinders the sharpness of the stomach Are, could defluxions, that dull and flat the edge of it. cst r-crq vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbr, vmd n2, cst j cc j dt n1 pp-f pn31. (13) sermon (DIV1) 174 Page 74
885 So upon plodding upon the world, cold distillations drop upon the soule, and take away the savour and desire of heavenly things. These things fill not. So upon plodding upon the world, cold distillations drop upon the soul, and take away the savour and desire of heavenly things. These things fill not. av p-acp vvg p-acp dt n1, j-jn n2 vvi p-acp dt n1, cc vvb av dt n1 cc n1 pp-f j n2. np1 n2 vvb xx. (13) sermon (DIV1) 174 Page 74
886 There is both a vanity of emptinesse, and a vanity of short continuance in them. There is both a vanity of emptiness, and a vanity of short Continuance in them. pc-acp vbz d dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp pno32. (13) sermon (DIV1) 174 Page 74
887 Why should we lay out our money, spend our time, our wits, our endeavour so much about them; Why should we lay out our money, spend our time, our wits, our endeavour so much about them; q-crq vmd pns12 vvi av po12 n1, vvb po12 n1, po12 n2, po12 n1 av av-d p-acp pno32; (13) sermon (DIV1) 174 Page 75
888 this makes so many starvelings in Religion. this makes so many starvelings in Religion. d vvz av d n2 p-acp n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 174 Page 75
889 Besides there be other noysome affections to be purged, as 1 Pet. 2. 1. which breed a distaste and disaffection to spirituall things; Beside there be other noisome affections to be purged, as 1 Pet. 2. 1. which breed a distaste and disaffection to spiritual things; p-acp pc-acp vbi j-jn j n2 pc-acp vbi vvn, c-acp crd np1 crd crd r-crq vvz dt n1 cc n1 p-acp j n2; (13) sermon (DIV1) 175 Page 75
890 as malice and guile, &c. How can Christ be sweete to that soule unto which revenge is sweete. Exercise quickens appetite. as malice and guile, etc. How can christ be sweet to that soul unto which revenge is sweet. Exercise quickens appetite. c-acp n1 cc n1, av q-crq vmb np1 vbi j p-acp d n1 p-acp r-crq n1 vbz j. n1 vvz n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 175 Page 75
891 Those that ex•ercise themselves unto godlinesse, see a need of spirituall strength to maintaine dutie. Those that ex•ercise themselves unto godliness, see a need of spiritual strength to maintain duty. d cst vvb px32 p-acp n1, vvb dt n1 pp-f j n1 pc-acp vvi n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 176 Page 75
892 A dull formalist keepes his round, and is many yeares after where he was before, sees no need of further growth or strength. A dull formalist keeps his round, and is many Years After where he was before, sees no need of further growth or strength. dt j n1 vvz po31 n1, cc vbz d n2 p-acp c-crq pns31 vbds a-acp, vvz dx n1 pp-f jc n1 cc n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 176 Page 75
893 A Christian life managed as it should be indeed, as it hath much going out, so it must have much comming in, it will not els be kept up. A Christian life managed as it should be indeed, as it hath much going out, so it must have much coming in, it will not Else be kept up. dt njp n1 vvn c-acp pn31 vmd vbi av, c-acp pn31 vhz d vvg av, av pn31 vmb vhi d vvg p-acp, pn31 vmb xx av vbi vvn a-acp. (13) sermon (DIV1) 176 Page 75
894 Those that have a journey to goe will refresh themselves for afterward, least they faint by the way. Those that have a journey to go will refresh themselves for afterwards, lest they faint by the Way. d cst vhb dt n1 pc-acp vvi vmb vvi px32 p-acp av, cs pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 176 Page 75
895 Company likewise of such as labour for that blessed food that endureth to life eternull provoketh to fall too as the rest doe, especially if they be equall or goe beyond us in parts: Company likewise of such as labour for that blessed food that Endureth to life eternull provokes to fallen too as the rest do, especially if they be equal or go beyond us in parts: n1 av pp-f d c-acp vvb p-acp d j-vvn n1 cst vvz p-acp n1 vvb vvz pc-acp vvi av p-acp dt n1 vdb, av-j cs pns32 vbb j-jn cc vvi p-acp pno12 p-acp n2: (13) sermon (DIV1) 177 Page 75
896 for we will reason with our selves, have not I as much need as they, if these things be good for them then they are good for me? for we will reason with our selves, have not I as much need as they, if these things be good for them then they Are good for me? c-acp pns12 vmb vvi p-acp po12 n2, vhb xx pns11 p-acp d n1 c-acp pns32, cs d n2 vbb j p-acp pno32 cs pns32 vbr j p-acp pno11? (13) sermon (DIV1) 177 Page 75
897 Thus Saint Paul foretelleth that the example of the Gentiles should provoke the Iewes to come in, and taste of the Banquet Christ hath provided for both. Thus Saint Paul foretelleth that the Exampl of the Gentiles should provoke the Iewes to come in, and taste of the Banquet christ hath provided for both. av n1 np1 vvz cst dt n1 pp-f dt n2-j vmd vvi dt np2 pc-acp vvi p-acp, cc n1 pp-f dt n1 np1 vhz vvn p-acp d. (13) sermon (DIV1) 178 Page 75
898 Especially this should stirre us up earnestly to take our part in that Christ hath provided; Especially this should stir us up earnestly to take our part in that christ hath provided; av-j d vmd vvi pno12 p-acp av-j pc-acp vvi po12 n1 p-acp d np1 vhz vvn; (13) sermon (DIV1) 178 Page 75
899 because we know not how soone the table may be taken away: Because we know not how soon the table may be taken away: c-acp pns12 vvb xx c-crq av dt n1 vmb vbi vvn av: (13) sermon (DIV1) 178 Page 75
900 when men see the dishes in removing, though before they have discoursed away much time of their supper, when men see the Dishes in removing, though before they have discoursed away much time of their supper, c-crq n2 vvb dt n2 p-acp vvg, c-acp c-acp pns32 vhb vvn av d n1 pp-f po32 n1, (13) sermon (DIV1) 178 Page 76
901 yet then they will fall fresh to it. yet then they will fallen fresh to it. av av pns32 vmb vvi j p-acp pn31. (13) sermon (DIV1) 178 Page 76
902 We know not how long wisdome will be inviting of us, it will be our wisdome to take our time, We know not how long Wisdom will be inviting of us, it will be our Wisdom to take our time, pns12 vvb xx c-crq j n1 vmb vbi vvg pp-f pno12, pn31 vmb vbi po12 n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n1, (13) sermon (DIV1) 178 Page 76
903 least we put off so long, as wisedome her selfe laughs at our destruction, and a famine be sent, of all famines the most miserable; lest we put off so long, as Wisdom her self laughs At our destruction, and a famine be sent, of all famines the most miserable; cs pns12 vvb a-acp av av-j, c-acp n1 po31 n1 vvz p-acp po12 n1, cc dt n1 vbi vvn, pp-f d n2 dt av-ds j; (13) sermon (DIV1) 178 Page 76
904 a famine of the Word, and then we may pine away eternally without comfort. a famine of the Word, and then we may pine away eternally without Comfort. dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc av pns12 vmb vvi av av-j p-acp n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 178 Page 76
905 Christ will not alwaies stand inviting of us, if we will none of his cheere, others will, christ will not always stand inviting of us, if we will none of his cheer, Others will, np1 vmb xx av vvi vvg pp-f pno12, cs pns12 vmb pix pp-f po31 n1, n2-jn vmb, (13) sermon (DIV1) 178 Page 76
906 and shall, when we shall starve. and shall, when we shall starve. cc vmb, c-crq pns12 vmb vvi. (13) sermon (DIV1) 178 Page 76
907 Let this draw us on that we see heere Christs hearty and free wellcome, the gracious looke that we are like to have from him. Let this draw us on that we see Here Christ hearty and free welcome, the gracious look that we Are like to have from him. vvb d vvi pno12 p-acp d pns12 vvb av npg1 j cc j n-jn, dt j n1 cst pns12 vbr j pc-acp vhi p-acp pno31. (13) sermon (DIV1) 179 Page 76
908 He counts it an honour since he hath made such rich provision, for us to take part, He counts it an honour since he hath made such rich provision, for us to take part, pns31 vvz pn31 dt n1 c-acp pns31 vhz vvn d j n1, p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi n1, (13) sermon (DIV1) 179 Page 76
909 and for our part shew our unwillingnesse, that such free kindnesse should be refused. and for our part show our unwillingness, that such free kindness should be refused. cc p-acp po12 n1 vvi po12 n1, cst d j n1 vmd vbi vvn. (13) sermon (DIV1) 179 Page 76
910 We cannot honour his bounty more then to feed liberally of that he liberally sets before us. We cannot honour his bounty more then to feed liberally of that he liberally sets before us. pns12 vmbx vvi po31 n1 av-dc cs pc-acp vvi av-j pp-f d pns31 av-j vvz p-acp pno12. (13) sermon (DIV1) 179 Page 76
911 We are glad to perceive our friends upon invitation to thinke themselves wellcome. We Are glad to perceive our Friends upon invitation to think themselves welcome. pns12 vbr j pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi px32 n-jn. (13) sermon (DIV1) 179 Page 76
912 Let us open our mouth wide since Christ is so ready to fill it, we are not streightned in his love but in our owne hearts. Let us open our Mouth wide since christ is so ready to fill it, we Are not straighteneth in his love but in our own hearts. vvb pno12 vvi po12 n1 j c-acp np1 vbz av j pc-acp vvi pn31, pns12 vbr xx vvn p-acp po31 n1 cc-acp p-acp po12 d n2. (13) sermon (DIV1) 179 Page 76
913 The widdowes oyle failed not till her vessels failed. The widow's oil failed not till her vessels failed. dt ng1 n1 vvd xx p-acp po31 n2 vvd. (13) sermon (DIV1) 179 Page 76
914 We are bidden to delight in the Lord, and in whom should we delight, but where all fullnesse is to be had to delight in? Our spirits are not so large as those blessed comforts are which we are called to the injoyment of. We Are bidden to delight in the Lord, and in whom should we delight, but where all fullness is to be had to delight in? Our spirits Are not so large as those blessed comforts Are which we Are called to the enjoyment of. pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp ro-crq vmd pns12 vvi, cc-acp c-crq d n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vhn p-acp n1 p-acp? po12 n2 vbr xx av j c-acp d j-vvn n2 vbr r-crq pns12 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f. (13) sermon (DIV1) 179 Page 76
915 If the capacity of our soules were a thousand times larger, yet there is so large a sea of comfort in Christ, as they are not able to comprehend it, a taste of these good things breed joy unspeakable, and peace that passeth understanding; what will the fullnesse doe? This taste we feele in the ordinances will bring us to that fullnesse hereafter. If the capacity of our Souls were a thousand times larger, yet there is so large a sea of Comfort in christ, as they Are not able to comprehend it, a taste of these good things breed joy unspeakable, and peace that passes understanding; what will the fullness do? This taste we feel in the ordinances will bring us to that fullness hereafter. cs dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 vbdr dt crd n2 jc, av pc-acp vbz av j dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1, c-acp pns32 vbr xx j pc-acp vvi pn31, dt n1 pp-f d j n2 vvb vvb j, cc n1 cst vvz n1; q-crq vmb dt n1 vdb? d n1 pns12 vvb p-acp dt n2 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp d n1 av. (13) sermon (DIV1) 179 Page 77
916 O let us keepe our appetites for these things which are so delightfull, so sutable to the soule. O let us keep our appetites for these things which Are so delightful, so suitable to the soul. sy vvb pno12 vvi po12 n2 p-acp d n2 r-crq vbr av j, av j p-acp dt n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 179 Page 77
917 How great is that goodnesse which he both layes up for hereafter, and layes out for his, even here in this life. How great is that Goodness which he both lays up for hereafter, and lays out for his, even Here in this life. q-crq j vbz d n1 r-crq pns31 av-d vvz a-acp p-acp av, cc vvz av p-acp png31, av av p-acp d n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 179 Page 77
918 In some ages of the Church the feasts that Christ hath made have beene more solemne and sumptuous then in other, thereafter as Christ hath been more or lesse cleerely and generally manifested. In Some ages of the Church the feasts that christ hath made have been more solemn and sumptuous then in other, thereafter as christ hath been more or less clearly and generally manifested. p-acp d n2 pp-f dt n1 dt n2 cst np1 vhz vvn vhb vbn av-dc j cc j av p-acp j-jn, av c-acp np1 vhz vbn av-dc cc av-dc av-j cc av-j vvn. (13) sermon (DIV1) 180 Page 77
919 At Christs first comming there was a greater feast then before: At Christ First coming there was a greater feast then before: p-acp npg1 ord vvg pc-acp vbds dt jc n1 cs a-acp: (13) sermon (DIV1) 180 Page 77
920 because the riches of Gods love in Christ were then layd open, and the pale of the Church was i•larged by the comming in of the Gentiles: Because the riches of God's love in christ were then laid open, and the pale of the Church was i•larged by the coming in of the Gentiles: c-acp dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp np1 vbdr av vvn j, cc dt j pp-f dt n1 vbds vvn p-acp dt n-vvg p-acp pp-f dt n2-j: (13) sermon (DIV1) 180 Page 77
921 so will there be a royall feast, when the Iewes shall be converted. Blessed then shall those be that shall be called to the supper of the Lamb. so will there be a royal feast, when the Iewes shall be converted. Blessed then shall those be that shall be called to the supper of the Lamb. av vmb a-acp vbi dt j n1, c-crq dt np2 vmb vbi vvn. j-vvn cs vmb d vbi cst vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 180 Page 77
922 Suppers are in the end of the day, and this supper shall be furnisht towards the end of the world. Suppers Are in the end of the day, and this supper shall be furnished towards the end of the world. n2 vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc d n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 180 Page 77
923 But then will be the true magnificent supper, when all that belong to Gods election shall meet together, But then will be the true magnificent supper, when all that belong to God's election shall meet together, p-acp av vmb vbi dt j j n1, c-crq d cst vvb p-acp ng1 n1 vmb vvi av, (13) sermon (DIV1) 181 Page 77
924 and feed upon that heavenly Manna for ever: then there will be nothing but marrow it selfe, and wine without all dregs; and feed upon that heavenly Manna for ever: then there will be nothing but marrow it self, and wine without all dregs; cc vvi p-acp d j n1 c-acp av: av pc-acp vmb vbi pix p-acp n1 pn31 n1, cc n1 p-acp d n2; (13) sermon (DIV1) 181 Page 77
925 in all our contentments heere there is some mixture of the contrary; then nothing but pure quintessence. in all our contentment's Here there is Some mixture of the contrary; then nothing but pure quintessence. p-acp d po12 n2 av pc-acp vbz d n1 pp-f dt j-jn; av pix cc-acp j n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 181 Page 77
926 In the meane time he lets fall some Manna in this our wildernesse, he lets us relish that now; In the mean time he lets fallen Some Manna in this our Wilderness, he lets us relish that now; p-acp dt j n1 pns31 vvz vvi d n1 p-acp d po12 n1, pns31 vvz pno12 vvi cst av; (13) sermon (DIV1) 181 Page 78
927 it will not putrifie as the other Manna did, but indure and make us endure for ever. it will not putrify as the other Manna did, but endure and make us endure for ever. pn31 vmb xx vvi p-acp dt j-jn n1 vdd, cc-acp vvb cc vvi pno12 vvi p-acp av. (13) sermon (DIV1) 181 Page 78
928 Its the true bread of life. Marke how Christ drawes his Spouse on to drinke, and drinke abundantly: Its the true bred of life. Mark how christ draws his Spouse on to drink, and drink abundantly: pn31|vbz dt j n1 pp-f n1. n1 c-crq np1 vvz po31 n1 p-acp pc-acp vvi, cc vvi av-j: (13) sermon (DIV1) 181 Page 78
929 there is no danger of taking too much: there is no danger of taking too much: pc-acp vbz dx n1 pp-f vvg av av-d: (13) sermon (DIV1) 182 Page 78
930 where the spring is infinite, we can never draw these wells drie, never sucke these breasts of consolation too much, where the spring is infinite, we can never draw these wells dry, never suck these breasts of consolation too much, c-crq dt n1 vbz j, pns12 vmb av-x vvi d n2 j, av-x vvi d n2 pp-f n1 av av-d, (13) sermon (DIV1) 182 Page 78
931 and the more strong and cheerefull we are, the better service we shall performe, and the more accepted: and the more strong and cheerful we Are, the better service we shall perform, and the more accepted: cc dt av-dc j cc j pns12 vbr, dt jc n1 pns12 vmb vvi, cc dt av-dc vvn: (13) sermon (DIV1) 182 Page 78
932 delight is as sugar, sweete in it selfe, and it sweetens all things els. The joy of the Lord is our strength. delight is as sugar, sweet in it self, and it sweetens all things Else. The joy of the Lord is our strength. n1 vbz p-acp n1, j p-acp pn31 n1, cc pn31 vvz d n2 av. dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz po12 n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 182 Page 78
933 Duties come of more gracefully, and religion is made more lovely in the eyes of all, Duties come of more gracefully, and Religion is made more lovely in the eyes of all, n2 vvb pp-f n1 av-j, cc n1 vbz vvn av-dc j p-acp dt n2 pp-f d, (13) sermon (DIV1) 182 Page 78
934 when it comes forth in strength and cheerefullnesse, Christ house-keeping is credited hereby. In our Fathers house is plenty enough. when it comes forth in strength and cheerefullnesse, christ housekeeping is credited hereby. In our Father's house is plenty enough. c-crq pn31 vvz av p-acp n1 cc n1, np1 vvg vbz vvn av. p-acp po12 ng1 n1 vbz n1 av-d. (13) sermon (DIV1) 182 Page 78
935 When the Martyrs had drunke largely of this wine, it made them forget friends, riches, honours, life it selfe: When the Martyrs had drunk largely of this wine, it made them forget Friends, riches, honours, life it self: c-crq dt n2 vhd vvn av-j pp-f d n1, pn31 vvd pno32 vvi n2, n2, n2, n1 pn31 n1: (13) sermon (DIV1) 182 Page 78
936 the joy stirred up by it, carried them through all torments. the joy stirred up by it, carried them through all torments. dt n1 vvd a-acp p-acp pn31, vvd pno32 p-acp d n2. (13) sermon (DIV1) 182 Page 78
937 If any be hindered by conceipt of unworthinesse, if affected deepely with it, let them consider what kinde of men were compelled to the banquet, the blinde, the lame. If any be hindered by conceit of unworthiness, if affected deeply with it, let them Consider what kind of men were compelled to the banquet, the blind, the lame. cs d vbb vvn p-acp n1 pp-f n1, cs vvn av-jn p-acp pn31, vvb pno32 vvi r-crq n1 pp-f n2 vbdr vvn p-acp dt n1, dt j, dt j. (13) sermon (DIV1) 183 Page 78
938 See a lively picture of Gods mercy in the example of the Prodigall, he feares sharp chiding, See a lively picture of God's mercy in the Exampl of the Prodigal, he fears sharp chiding, n1 dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn, pns31 vvz j n-vvg, (13) sermon (DIV1) 183 Page 78
939 and the Father provides a rich banquet, he goeth to his Father, but the Father runs to meete him. and the Father provides a rich banquet, he Goes to his Father, but the Father runs to meet him. cc dt n1 vvz dt j n1, pns31 vvz p-acp po31 n1, cc-acp dt n1 vvz pc-acp vvi pno31. (13) sermon (DIV1) 183 Page 78
940 Did Christ ever turne back any that came unto him, if they came out of a true sence of their wants? Did christ ever turn back any that Come unto him, if they Come out of a true sense of their Wants? vdd np1 av vvi av d cst vvd p-acp pno31, cs pns32 vvd av pp-f dt j n1 pp-f po32 n2? (13) sermon (DIV1) 183 Page 78
941 Eate O friends. Eat Oh Friends. vvb uh n2. (14) part (DIV2) 183 Page 79
942 Christ out of the largenesse of his affections multiplieth new titles and compellations [ Beloved and friends ] Christ provides a banquet, christ out of the largeness of his affections multiplieth new titles and compellations [ beloved and Friends ] christ provides a banquet, np1 av pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 n2 vvz j n2 cc n2 [ j-vvn cc n2 ] np1 vvz dt n1, (14) part (DIV2) 184 Page 79
943 and invites his friends not his enemies. and invites his Friends not his enemies. cc vvz po31 n2 xx po31 n2. (14) part (DIV2) 184 Page 79
944 Those good things that neither eye hath seene,1 Cor. 2. 9. nor care hath heard, that are above our conceipt to apprehend, these are provided for those that love him, not that hate him: Those good things that neither eye hath seene,1 Cor. 2. 9. nor care hath herd, that Are above our conceit to apprehend, these Are provided for those that love him, not that hate him: d j n2 cst dx n1 vhz n1 np1 crd crd cc n1 vhz vvn, cst vbr p-acp po12 n1 pc-acp vvi, d vbr vvn p-acp d cst vvb pno31, xx cst vvb pno31: (14) part (DIV2) 184 Page 79
945 he mingles an other cup for them, a cup of wrath, and they are to drinke up the very dregs of it. he mingles an other cup for them, a cup of wrath, and they Are to drink up the very dregs of it. pns31 vvz dt j-jn n1 p-acp pno32, dt n1 pp-f n1, cc pns32 vbr pc-acp vvi a-acp dt j n2 pp-f pn31. (14) part (DIV2) 184 Page 79
946 Friendship is the sweetnesse, intimatenesse and strength of love. In our friends our love dwells and rests it selfe. Friendship is the sweetness, intimateness and strength of love. In our Friends our love dwells and rests it self. n1 vbz dt n1, n1 cc n1 pp-f n1. p-acp po12 n2 po12 n1 vvz cc vvz pn31 n1. (14) part (DIV2) 184 Page 79
947 Conjugall friendship is the sweetest friendship. Conjugal friendship is the Sweetest friendship. j n1 vbz dt js n1. (14) part (DIV2) 184 Page 79
948 All the kinds and degrees of friendship meete in Christ towards his Spouse: it is the friendship of a husband, of a brother, All the Kinds and Degrees of friendship meet in christ towards his Spouse: it is the friendship of a husband, of a brother, av-d dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n1 vvi p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n1: pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pp-f dt n1, (14) part (DIV2) 184 Page 79
949 and if there be any relation in the world wherein friendship is, all is too little to expresse the love of Christ. and if there be any Relation in the world wherein friendship is, all is too little to express the love of christ. cc cs pc-acp vbb d n1 p-acp dt n1 c-crq n1 vbz, d vbz av j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1. (14) part (DIV2) 184 Page 79
950 In friendship there is mutuall consent, an union of judgement and affections, there is a mutuall sympathy in the good and ill one of another, In friendship there is mutual consent, an Union of judgement and affections, there is a mutual Sympathy in the good and ill one of Another, p-acp n1 a-acp vbz j n1, dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n2, pc-acp vbz dt j n1 p-acp dt j cc av-jn crd pp-f n-jn, (14) part (DIV2) 185 Page 79
951 as if there were one soule in two bodies: there be mutuall friends and mutuall enemies. as if there were one soul in two bodies: there be mutual Friends and mutual enemies. c-acp cs pc-acp vbdr crd n1 p-acp crd n2: pc-acp vbi j n2 cc j n2. (14) part (DIV2) 185 Page 79
952 Doe I not hate them (saith David) that hate thee. There is mutuall love of one another for their owne sakes; Do I not hate them (Says David) that hate thee. There is mutual love of one Another for their own sakes; vdb pns11 xx vvi pno32 (vvz np1) cst vvb pno21. pc-acp vbz j n1 pp-f pi j-jn p-acp po32 d n2; (14) part (DIV2) 185 Page 79
953 in flattery men love themselves most; in semblance love others but all is in reflection to themselves. in flattery men love themselves most; in semblance love Others but all is in reflection to themselves. p-acp n1 n2 vvb px32 av-ds; p-acp n1 vvi n2-jn p-acp d vbz p-acp n1 p-acp px32. (14) part (DIV2) 185 Page 79
954 There is liberty which is the life of friendship, there is a free intercourse betweene friends, a free opening of secrets: There is liberty which is the life of friendship, there is a free intercourse between Friends, a free opening of secrets: pc-acp vbz n1 r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vbz dt j n1 p-acp n2, dt j n-vvg pp-f n2-jn: (14) part (DIV2) 186 Page 80
955 so heere Christ openeth his secrets to us, and we to him, we acquaint him with the most hidden thoughts of our hearts, so Here christ Openeth his secrets to us, and we to him, we acquaint him with the most hidden thoughts of our hearts, av av np1 vvz po31 n2-jn p-acp pno12, cc pns12 p-acp pno31, pns12 vvb pno31 p-acp dt av-ds j-vvn n2 pp-f po12 n2, (14) part (DIV2) 186 Page 80
956 and we lay open all our cares and desires before him: thus Abraham was called Gods friend, and the Disciples Christs friends. and we lay open all our Cares and Desires before him: thus Abraham was called God's friend, and the Disciples Christ Friends. cc pns12 vvb j av-d po12 n2 cc vvz p-acp pno31: av np1 vbds vvn npg1 n1, cc dt n2 npg1 n2. (14) part (DIV2) 186 Page 80
957 It is the office of the Spirit to reveale the secrets of Christ heart to us, concerning our owne salvation; It is the office of the Spirit to reveal the secrets of christ heart to us, Concerning our own salvation; pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt n2-jn pp-f np1 n1 p-acp pno12, vvg po12 d n1; (14) part (DIV2) 186 Page 80
958 he doth not reveale himselfe to the world. In friendship there is mutuall solace and comfort one in another. he does not reveal himself to the world. In friendship there is mutual solace and Comfort one in Another. pns31 vdz xx vvi px31 p-acp dt n1. p-acp n1 a-acp vbz j n1 cc vvi pi p-acp n-jn. (14) part (DIV2) 186 Page 80
959 Christ delighteth himselfe in his love to his Church, and his Church delighteth her selfe in her love to Christ. Christs delight was to be with the sonnes of men, christ delights himself in his love to his Church, and his Church delights her self in her love to christ. Christ delight was to be with the Sons of men, np1 vvz px31 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc po31 n1 vvz po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp np1. npg1 n1 vbds pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, (14) part (DIV2) 187 Page 80
960 and ours is to be with him. In friendship there is a mutuall honour and respect one of another; and ours is to be with him. In friendship there is a mutual honour and respect one of Another; cc png12 vbz pc-acp vbi p-acp pno31. p-acp n1 a-acp vbz dt j n1 cc vvi crd pp-f j-jn; (14) part (DIV2) 187 Page 80
961 but here is some difference in this friendship, for though Christ calls us friends, and therein in some sort brings himselfe downe to us, but Here is Some difference in this friendship, for though christ calls us Friends, and therein in Some sort brings himself down to us, cc-acp av vbz d n1 p-acp d n1, c-acp cs np1 vvz pno12 n2, cc av p-acp d n1 vvz px31 p-acp p-acp pno12, (14) part (DIV2) 188 Page 80
962 yet we must remember that this is a friendship of unequalls: Christs honouring of us is his putting honour upon us: yet we must Remember that this is a friendship of unequals: Christ honouring of us is his putting honour upon us: av pns12 vmb vvi cst d vbz dt n1 pp-f n2-jn: npg1 vvg pp-f pno12 vbz png31 vvg n1 p-acp pno12: (14) part (DIV2) 188 Page 80
963 our honouring of him, is the giving him the honour due to his name. This friendship must be maintained by due respect on our parts. our honouring of him, is the giving him the honour due to his name. This friendship must be maintained by due respect on our parts. po12 vvg pp-f pno31, vbz dt vvg pno31 dt vvb j-jn p-acp po31 n1. d n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp j-jn n1 p-acp po12 n2. (14) part (DIV2) 188 Page 80
964 As he is our friend, so he is our King, and knowes how to correct us if we forget our distance. As he is our friend, so he is our King, and knows how to correct us if we forget our distance. p-acp pns31 vbz po12 n1, av pns31 vbz po12 n1, cc vvz c-crq pc-acp vvi pno12 cs pns12 vvb po12 n1. (14) part (DIV2) 188 Page 80
965 If he heere seeme to use us hardly, it is that he may use us the more kindly after: If he Here seem to use us hardly, it is that he may use us the more kindly After: cs pns31 av vvi pc-acp vvi pno12 av, pn31 vbz cst pns31 vmb vvi pno12 dt av-dc av-j a-acp: (14) part (DIV2) 188 Page 80
966 he suffers much for us, therefore we may well allow him the liberty of seasonable correcting of us. he suffers much for us, Therefore we may well allow him the liberty of seasonable correcting of us. pns31 vvz av-d p-acp pno12, av pns12 vmb av vvi pno31 dt n1 pp-f j vvg pp-f pno12. (14) part (DIV2) 188 Page 80
967 He that inspireth friendship into others, will undoubtedly keepe the lawes of friendship himselfe, will count our enemies his enemies. He that inspireth friendship into Others, will undoubtedly keep the laws of friendship himself, will count our enemies his enemies. pns31 cst vvz n1 p-acp n2-jn, vmb av-j vvi dt n2 pp-f n1 px31, vmb vvi po12 n2 po31 n2. (14) part (DIV2) 189 Page 81
968 The enemies of the Church shall one day know that the Church is not friendlesse. And as his friendship is sweet, so constant in all conditions; The enemies of the Church shall one day know that the Church is not friendless. And as his friendship is sweet, so constant in all conditions; dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vmb crd n1 vvi cst dt n1 vbz xx j. cc p-acp po31 n1 vbz j, av j p-acp d n2; (14) part (DIV2) 189 Page 81
969 he useth not his friends as we do flowers, regard them onely when they are fresh: he uses not his Friends as we do flowers, regard them only when they Are fresh: pns31 vvz xx po31 n2 c-acp pns12 vdb n2, vvb pno32 av-j c-crq pns32 vbr j: (14) part (DIV2) 190 Page 81
970 but he breeds that in us, that may make us such as he may still delight in us; but he breeds that in us, that may make us such as he may still delight in us; cc-acp pns31 vvz cst p-acp pno12, cst vmb vvi pno12 d c-acp pns31 vmb av vvi p-acp pno12; (14) part (DIV2) 190 Page 81
971 if other friends faile (as friends may faile) yet this friend will never faile us: if other Friends fail (as Friends may fail) yet this friend will never fail us: cs j-jn n2 vvi (c-acp n2 vmb vvi) av d n1 vmb av-x vvi pno12: (14) part (DIV2) 190 Page 81
972 if we be not ashamed of him, he will never be ashamed of us. if we be not ashamed of him, he will never be ashamed of us. cs pns12 vbb xx j pp-f pno31, pns31 vmb av-x vbi j pp-f pno12. (14) part (DIV2) 190 Page 81
973 How comfortable would our life be, if we could draw out the comfort that this title of friend affordeth: How comfortable would our life be, if we could draw out the Comfort that this title of friend affords: q-crq j vmd po12 n1 vbi, cs pns12 vmd vvi av dt n1 cst d n1 pp-f n1 vvz: (14) part (DIV2) 190 Page 81
974 It is a comfortable, a fruitfull, an eternall friendship. It is a comfortable, a fruitful, an Eternal friendship. pn31 vbz dt j, dt j, dt j n1. (14) part (DIV2) 190 Page 81
975 I sleepe, but my heart waketh. I sleep, but my heart waketh. pns11 vvb, cc-acp po11 n1 vvz. (15) part (DIV2) 190 Page 81
976 Here the Church expresseth a changeable passage of her spirituall condition after she had recovered her selfe out of a former desertion; Here the Church Expresses a changeable passage of her spiritual condition After she had recovered her self out of a former desertion; av dt n1 vvz dt j n1 pp-f po31 j n1 c-acp pns31 vhd vvn po31 n1 av pp-f dt j n1; (15) part (DIV2) 191 Page 81
977 expressed in the beginning of the third Chapter and enjoyed a comfortable intercourse with Christ; expressed in the beginning of the third Chapter and enjoyed a comfortable intercourse with christ; vvn p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt ord n1 cc vvd dt j n1 p-acp np1; (15) part (DIV2) 191 Page 81
978 now she falleth into a deeper desertion and temptation, from the remainder of corruption getting strength. now she falls into a Deeper desertion and temptation, from the remainder of corruption getting strength. av pns31 vvz p-acp dt jc-jn n1 cc n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vvg n1. (15) part (DIV2) 191 Page 81
979 The Church now falleth asleepe, then was awake in the night and sought her beloved, here is no present awaking, no seeking, there no misusage by the watchmen as here, there she findeth him more speedily, here she fals sick with love before Christ discovereth himself. The Church now falls asleep, then was awake in the night and sought her Beloved, Here is no present awaking, no seeking, there no misusage by the watchmen as Here, there she finds him more speedily, Here she falls sick with love before christ Discovereth himself. dt n1 av vvz j, av vbds j p-acp dt n1 cc vvd po31 j-vvn, av vbz dx j n-vvg, av-dx vvg, a-acp dx n1 p-acp dt n2 c-acp av, a-acp pns31 vvz pno31 av-dc av-j, av pns31 vvz j p-acp n1 p-acp np1 vvz px31. (15) part (DIV2) 191 Page 81
980 Before we come to the words, observe in generall, That the state of the Church and every Christian is subject to spirituall alternations. Before we come to the words, observe in general, That the state of the Church and every Christian is Subject to spiritual alternations. c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp dt n2, vvb p-acp n1, cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc d np1 vbz j-jn p-acp j n2. (15) part (DIV2) 192 Page 82
981 The Church is alwaies beloved, a spouse, a friend; but in this one state there falleth out variety of changes. The Church is always Beloved, a spouse, a friend; but in this one state there falls out variety of changes. dt n1 vbz av vvn, dt n1, dt n1; p-acp p-acp d crd n1 a-acp vvz av n1 pp-f n2. (15) part (DIV2) 193 Page 82
982 No creature subject to so many changes as man; No creature Subject to so many changes as man; dx n1 j-jn p-acp av d n2 c-acp n1; (15) part (DIV2) 193 Page 82
983 from a state of innocency he fell into a state of corruption, from that he by grace is restored to a state of grace, from a state of innocency he fell into a state of corruption, from that he by grace is restored to a state of grace, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp cst pns31 p-acp n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (15) part (DIV2) 193 Page 82
984 and from grace to glory, where his condition shall be as Christs now is, and as heaven the place is, altogether unchangeable. and from grace to glory, where his condition shall be as Christ now is, and as heaven the place is, altogether unchangeable. cc p-acp n1 p-acp n1, c-crq po31 n1 vmb vbi p-acp npg1 av vbz, cc p-acp n1 dt n1 vbz, av j-u. (15) part (DIV2) 193 Page 82
985 And in that state of grace how many intercourses be there, the foundation of Gods love to us, And in that state of grace how many intercourses be there, the Foundation of God's love to us, cc p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 c-crq d n2 vbb a-acp, dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno12, (15) part (DIV2) 193 Page 82
986 and grace in us alwaies remaining the same, once beloved, for ever beloved. and grace in us always remaining the same, once Beloved, for ever Beloved. cc n1 p-acp pno12 av j-vvg dt d, a-acp vvn, c-acp av vvn. (15) part (DIV2) 193 Page 82
987 We see here after a feast the Church falleth asleepe, see it in Abraham, sometimes strong in faith, sometimes fearefull. We see Here After a feast the Church falls asleep, see it in Abraham, sometime strong in faith, sometime fearful. pns12 vvb av p-acp dt n1 dt n1 vvz j, vvb pn31 p-acp np1, av j p-acp n1, av j. (15) part (DIV2) 194 Page 82
988 David sometimes standing, sometimes falling, sometimes recovering himselfe and standing faster, sometimes triumphing, the Lord is the light of my countenance, Psal. 27. 1. whom shall I feare; David sometime standing, sometime falling, sometime recovering himself and standing faster, sometime triumphing, the Lord is the Light of my countenance, Psalm 27. 1. whom shall I Fear; np1 av vvg, av vvg, av vvg px31 cc vvg av-jc, av vvg, dt n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f po11 n1, np1 crd crd r-crq vmb pns11 vvi; (15) part (DIV2) 194 Page 82
989 sometimes againe, I shall one day fall by the hands of Saul, in the very same Psalme he begins with Rebuke me not in thy wrath, and ends with Away ye wicked. Elias, though zealous, yet after flies for his life. So Iob, Peter, somtimes resolute and valiant, otherwhile sinks for feare. sometime again, I shall one day fallen by the hands of Saul, in the very same Psalm he begins with Rebuke me not in thy wrath, and ends with Away you wicked. Elias, though zealous, yet After flies for his life. So Job, Peter, sometimes resolute and valiant, otherwhile sinks for Fear. av av, pns11 vmb crd n1 vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, p-acp dt av d n1 pns31 vvz p-acp vvb pno11 xx p-acp po21 n1, cc vvz p-acp av pn22 j. np1, cs j, av p-acp vvz p-acp po31 n1. av np1, np1, av j cc j, av vvz p-acp n1. (15) part (DIV2) 194 Page 82
990 The ground is by reason of variety of outward occurrences working upon the diversity of principles in us nature and grace, both nature and grace are alwaies active in us in some degree, The ground is by reason of variety of outward occurrences working upon the diversity of principles in us nature and grace, both nature and grace Are always active in us in Some degree, dt n1 vbz p-acp n1 pp-f n1 pp-f j n2 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp pno12 n1 cc n1, d n1 cc n1 vbr av j p-acp pno12 p-acp d n1, (15) part (DIV2) 195 Page 83
991 when corruption gets strength, then we find a sicke state creeping upon us, and lose our former frame. when corruption gets strength, then we find a sick state creeping upon us, and loose our former frame. c-crq n1 vvz n1, cs pns12 vvb dt j n1 vvg p-acp pno12, cc vvb po12 j n1. (15) part (DIV2) 195 Page 83
992 It's with the soule as with the body, in a certaine period of time it gathereth ill humours which breake out into aguish distempers at length: It's with the soul as with the body, in a certain Period of time it gathereth ill humours which break out into aguish distempers At length: pn31|vbz p-acp dt n1 c-acp p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 pn31 vvz j-jn n2 r-crq vvb av p-acp j n2 p-acp n1: (15) part (DIV2) 195 Page 83
993 so the reliques of a spirituall disease not carried away, will ripen and gather to a head. so the Relics of a spiritual disease not carried away, will ripen and gather to a head. av dt n2 pp-f dt j n1 xx vvn av, vmb vvi cc vvi p-acp dt n1. (15) part (DIV2) 195 Page 83
994 This should teach us when we are well to study to keepe an even course, and to watch over the first stirrings: This should teach us when we Are well to study to keep an even course, and to watch over the First stirrings: d vmd vvi pno12 c-crq pns12 vbr av pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi dt j n1, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp dt ord n2: (15) part (DIV2) 195 Page 83
995 and likewise if we see some unevennesse in our wayes, not to censure our selves or others over harshly. and likewise if we see Some unevenness in our ways, not to censure our selves or Others over harshly. cc av cs pns12 vvb d n1 p-acp po12 n2, xx pc-acp vvi po12 n2 cc n2-jn p-acp av-j. (15) part (DIV2) 195 Page 83
996 Exact evennesse is to be striven after here, but to be enjoyed in another world. Exact evenness is to be striven After Here, but to be enjoyed in Another world. j n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp av, cc-acp pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp j-jn n1. (15) part (DIV2) 195 Page 83
997 2. We see by comparing the state of the Church here with the state of it in the third Chapter, that where corruption is not thorowly purged, 2. We see by comparing the state of the Church Here with the state of it in the third Chapter, that where corruption is not thoroughly purged, crd pns12 vvb p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n1 av p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp dt ord n1, cst c-crq n1 vbz xx av-j vvn, (15) part (DIV2) 196 Page 83
998 and a carefull watch kept over the soule, there after a recovery will follow a more dangerous distemper, corruption will not onely strive for life, but for rule. and a careful watch kept over the soul, there After a recovery will follow a more dangerous distemper, corruption will not only strive for life, but for Rule. cc dt j n1 vvn p-acp dt n1, a-acp p-acp dt n1 vmb vvi dt av-dc j n1, n1 vmb xx av-j vvi p-acp n1, cc-acp p-acp n1. (15) part (DIV2) 196 Page 83
999 If there had beene a thorow reformation in the Church after her former trouble, and a thorow closing with Christ, she would not thus have fallen into a more dangerous condition. If there had been a thorough Reformation in the Church After her former trouble, and a thorough closing with christ, she would not thus have fallen into a more dangerous condition. cs pc-acp vhd vbn dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 j n1, cc dt j n-vvg p-acp np1, pns31 vmd xx av vhi vvn p-acp dt av-dc j n1. (15) part (DIV2) 196 Page 83
1000 We see David in his later times fals to numbring of the people; and Samson after he had done great services for the Church, at length shamefully betrayes his strength; We see David in his later times falls to numbering of the people; and samson After he had done great services for the Church, At length shamefully betrays his strength; pns12 vvb np1 p-acp po31 jc n2 vvz p-acp vvg pp-f dt n1; cc np1 c-acp pns31 vhd vdn j n2 p-acp dt n1, p-acp n1 av-j vvz po31 n1; (15) part (DIV2) 196 Page 83
1001 and he that had ruled others, submits to be ruled by a base strumpet. and he that had ruled Others, submits to be ruled by a base strumpet. cc pns31 cst vhd vvn n2-jn, vvz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt j n1. (15) part (DIV2) 196 Page 83
1002 Ionas for not thorough repenting for his running from his calling, falls after to quarrell with God himselfe. Ionas for not through repenting for his running from his calling, falls After to quarrel with God himself. np1 c-acp xx p-acp vvg p-acp po31 n-vvg p-acp po31 vvg, vvz a-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 px31. (15) part (DIV2) 196 Page 84
1003 It is the best therefore to deale thorowly with our hearts, els fl•sh unsubdued will owe us a greater shame, It is the best Therefore to deal thoroughly with our hearts, Else fl•sh unsubdued will owe us a greater shame, pn31 vbz dt js av pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp po12 n2, av vvb j vmb vvi pno12 dt jc n1, (15) part (DIV2) 196 Page 84
1004 and we shall dishonour our owne beginnings. Yet this is the comfort, that this will occasion deeper humility; and we shall dishonour our own beginnings. Yet this is the Comfort, that this will occasion Deeper humility; cc pns12 vmb vvi po12 d n2. av d vbz dt n1, cst d vmb n1 jc-jn n1; (15) part (DIV2) 196 Page 84
1005 and hatred of sin in those that are Gods, and a faster cleaving to God than ever before, and hatred of since in those that Are God's, and a faster cleaving to God than ever before, cc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d cst vbr n2, cc dt av-jc vvg p-acp np1 cs av a-acp, (15) part (DIV2) 196 Page 84
1006 as we see in the Church here: afterwards grace will have the better at last. 3. We may observe the ingenuity of the Church in laying open her owne state. as we see in the Church Here: afterwards grace will have the better At last. 3. We may observe the ingenuity of the Church in laying open her own state. c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1 av: av n1 vmb vhi dt jc p-acp ord. crd pns12 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp vvg av-j po31 d n1. (15) part (DIV2) 196 Page 84
1007 It is the disposition of Gods people to be ingenuous in opening their state to God, It is the disposition of God's people to be ingenuous in opening their state to God, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 pc-acp vbi j p-acp vvg po32 n1 p-acp np1, (15) part (DIV2) 197 Page 84
1008 as in David, Nehemiah, Ezra, &c. The reason is thus. as in David, Nehemiah, Ezra, etc. The reason is thus. c-acp p-acp np1, np1, np1, av dt n1 vbz av. (15) part (DIV2) 197 Page 84
1009 1. By a free and full confession we give God the honour of his wisdome in knowing of our owne condition secret and open, we give him the honour of mercy that will not take advantage against us, the honour of power and authority over us, 1. By a free and full Confessi we give God the honour of his Wisdom in knowing of our own condition secret and open, we give him the honour of mercy that will not take advantage against us, the honour of power and Authority over us, crd p-acp dt j cc j n1 pns12 vvb np1 dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp vvg pp-f po12 d n1 j-jn cc j, pns12 vvb pno31 dt n1 pp-f n1 cst vmb xx vvi n1 p-acp pno12, dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp pno12, (15) part (DIV2) 199 Page 84
1010 if he should shew his strength against us. if he should show his strength against us. cs pns31 vmd vvi po31 n1 p-acp pno12. (15) part (DIV2) 199 Page 84
1011 We yeeld unto him the glory of all his chiefe prerogatives, whereupon Ioshua mooveth Achan to a free confession, My sonne, give glory to God. We yield unto him the glory of all his chief prerogatives, whereupon Ioshua moveth achan to a free Confessi, My son, give glory to God. pns12 vvb p-acp pno31 dt n1 pp-f d po31 j-jn n2, c-crq np1 vvz np1 p-acp dt j n1, po11 n1, vvb n1 p-acp np1. (15) part (DIV2) 199 Page 84
1012 2. We shame Satan, who first takes away shame of sinning, and then takes away shame for sinne, he tempts us not to be ashamed to do that we are ashamed to confesse; 2. We shame Satan, who First Takes away shame of sinning, and then Takes away shame for sin, he tempts us not to be ashamed to do that we Are ashamed to confess; crd pns12 vvb np1, r-crq ord vvz av n1 pp-f vvg, cc av vvz av n1 p-acp n1, pns31 vvz pno12 xx pc-acp vbi j pc-acp vdi cst pns12 vbr j pc-acp vvi; (15) part (DIV2) 200 Page 84
1013 so we by silence keepe Satans counsell against our owne soules. so we by silence keep Satan counsel against our own Souls. av pns12 p-acp n1 vvi npg1 n1 p-acp po12 d n2. (15) part (DIV2) 200 Page 84
1014 If we accuse our selves, we put him out of office, who is the accuser of the brethren. If we accuse our selves, we put him out of office, who is the accuser of the brothers. cs pns12 vvb po12 n2, pns12 vvd pno31 av pp-f n1, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n2. (15) part (DIV2) 200 Page 85
1015 3. We prevent likewise malicious imputations from the world, Austin answered roundly and well when he was upbraided with the sinnes of his former age: 3. We prevent likewise malicious imputations from the world, Austin answered roundly and well when he was upbraided with the Sins of his former age: crd pns12 vvb av j n2 p-acp dt n1, np1 vvd av cc av c-crq pns31 vbds vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 j n1: (15) part (DIV2) 201 Page 85
1016 what, thou (saith he) findest fault with, I have condemned in my selfe before. what, thou (Says he) Findest fault with, I have condemned in my self before. q-crq, pns21 (vvz pns31) vv2 n1 p-acp, pns11 vhb vvn p-acp po11 n1 a-acp. (15) part (DIV2) 201 Page 85
1017 4. This ingenuous dealing easeth the soule, giving vent to the griefe of it: whiles the arrowes head stickes in the wound, it will not heale: 4. This ingenuous dealing eases the soul, giving vent to the grief of it: while the arrows head sticks in the wound, it will not heal: crd d j n-vvg vvz dt n1, vvg n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31: cs dt ng1 n1 vvz p-acp dt n1, pn31 vmb xx vvi: (15) part (DIV2) 202 Page 85
1018 Sin unconfessed is like a broken peece of rusty iron in the body, it must be gotten out, els it will by rankling and festring cause more danger. since unconfessed is like a broken piece of rusty iron in the body, it must be got out, Else it will by rankling and festering cause more danger. n1 vvn vbz av-j dt j-vvn n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp dt n1, pn31 vmb vbi vvn av, av pn31 vmb p-acp vvg cc vvg n1 dc n1. (15) part (DIV2) 202 Page 85
1019 It is like poyson in the stomach, if it be not presently cast up, it will infect the whole body. It is like poison in the stomach, if it be not presently cast up, it will infect the Whole body. pn31 vbz j n1 p-acp dt n1, cs pn31 vbb xx av-j vvn a-acp, pn31 vmb vvi dt j-jn n1. (15) part (DIV2) 202 Page 85
1020 Is it not better to take shame to our selves now, than to be shamed hereafter before Angels, Divels and Men? How carefull is God of us, by this private way to prevent future shame? Is it not better to take shame to our selves now, than to be shamed hereafter before Angels, Devils and Men? How careful is God of us, by this private Way to prevent future shame? vbz pn31 xx jc pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp po12 n2 av, cs pc-acp vbi vvn av p-acp n2, n2 cc n2? q-crq j vbz np1 pp-f pno12, p-acp d j n1 pc-acp vvi j-jn n1? (15) part (DIV2) 202 Page 85
1021 5. This faithfull dealing with our selves is oft a meanes of present delivery out of any trouble. 5. This faithful dealing with our selves is oft a means of present delivery out of any trouble. crd d j n-vvg p-acp po12 n2 vbz av dt n2 pp-f j n1 av pp-f d n1. (15) part (DIV2) 203 Page 85
1022 David in the 32 Psalme 4. was in a great distemper both of body and spirit; David in the 32 Psalm 4. was in a great distemper both of body and Spirit; np1 p-acp dt crd n1 crd vbds p-acp dt j n1 av-d pp-f n1 cc n1; (15) part (DIV2) 203 Page 85
1023 his moysture was turned into the drought of summer. his moisture was turned into the drought of summer. po31 n1 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (15) part (DIV2) 203 Page 85
1024 It is thought he made this Psalme betweene the time of his sinne and his pardon. It is Thought he made this Psalm between the time of his sin and his pardon. pn31 vbz vvn pns31 vvd d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc po31 n1. (15) part (DIV2) 203 Page 85
1025 What course taketh he? I said (saith he) that is, I resolved to confesse my sinne, What course Takes he? I said (Says he) that is, I resolved to confess my sin, q-crq n1 vvz pns31? pns11 vvd (vvz pns31) cst vbz, pns11 vvd pc-acp vvi po11 n1, (15) part (DIV2) 203 Page 85
1026 and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sinne. and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. cc pns21 vv2 dt n1 pp-f po11 n1. (15) part (DIV2) 203 Page 85
1027 Upon a free and full, a faithfull, and ingenuous confession, without all guile of spirit, he found ease presently both in soule and body. Upon a free and full, a faithful, and ingenuous Confessi, without all guile of Spirit, he found ease presently both in soul and body. p-acp dt j cc j, dt j, cc j n1, p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, pns31 vvd n1 av-j av-d p-acp n1 cc n1. (15) part (DIV2) 203 Page 85
1028 The cause of Gods severe dealing with us is that we should deale severely with our selves, the best triall of Religion in us is by those actions whereby we reflect on our selves by judging and condemning of our selves: The cause of God's severe dealing with us is that we should deal severely with our selves, the best trial of Religion in us is by those actions whereby we reflect on our selves by judging and condemning of our selves: dt n1 pp-f npg1 j n-vvg p-acp pno12 vbz cst pns12 vmd vvi av-j p-acp po12 n2, dt js n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno12 vbz p-acp d n2 c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp po12 n2 p-acp vvg cc vvg pp-f po12 n2: (15) part (DIV2) 203 Page 86
1029 for this argueth a spirit without guile. Sin and shifting came into the world together. for this argue a Spirit without guile. since and shifting Come into the world together. c-acp d vvz dt n1 p-acp n1. n1 cc j-vvg vvd p-acp dt n1 av. (15) part (DIV2) 203 Page 86
1030 The subtilty of proud nature, especially in eminency, is such, that sinnes may passe for vertues; The subtlety of proud nature, especially in eminency, is such, that Sins may pass for Virtues; dt n1 pp-f j n1, av-j p-acp n1, vbz d, cst n2 vmb vvi p-acp n2; (15) part (DIV2) 203 Page 86
1031 because sinne and Satan are alike in this, they cannot indure to appeare in their owne colour and habit; Because sin and Satan Are alike in this, they cannot endure to appear in their own colour and habit; c-acp n1 cc np1 vbr av-j p-acp d, pns32 vmbx vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 d n1 cc n1; (15) part (DIV2) 203 Page 86
1032 and so those that oppose it shall be accounted opposers of good. This guile of spirit hath no blessednesse belonging to it, take heed of it. and so those that oppose it shall be accounted opposers of good. This guile of Spirit hath no blessedness belonging to it, take heed of it. cc av d cst vvb pn31 vmb vbi vvn n2 pp-f j. d n1 pp-f n1 vhz dx n1 vvg p-acp pn31, vvb n1 pp-f pn31. (15) part (DIV2) 203 Page 86
1033 4. Marke further one signe of a gracious soule, to be abased for lesser defects, sleepinesse and indisposition to good. 4. Mark further one Signen of a gracious soul, to be abased for lesser defects, sleepiness and indisposition to good. crd n1 av-j crd n1 pp-f dt j n1, pc-acp vbi vvd p-acp jc n2, n1 cc n1 p-acp j. (15) part (DIV2) 204 Page 86
1034 One would thinke drowsinesse were no such great matter; One would think drowsiness were no such great matter; pi vmd vvi n1 vbdr dx d j n1; (15) part (DIV2) 204 Page 86
1035 O but the Church had such sweet acquaintance with Christ, that every little indisposition that hindered any degree of communion was grievous to her. Oh but the Church had such sweet acquaintance with christ, that every little indisposition that hindered any degree of communion was grievous to her. uh p-acp dt n1 vhd d j n1 p-acp np1, cst d j n1 cst vvd d n1 pp-f n1 vbds j p-acp pno31. (15) part (DIV2) 204 Page 86
1036 You shall have a Iudas, a Saul, an enormious offender confesse great falls that gripe his conscience; You shall have a Iudas, a Saul, an enormous offender confess great falls that gripe his conscience; pn22 vmb vhi dt np1, dt np1, dt j n1 vvb j n2 cst vvb po31 n1; (15) part (DIV2) 204 Page 86
1037 all shall be cast up, that the conscience being disburdened may feele a little ease: but how few have you humbled for dulnesse of spirit, want of love, of zeale, and cheerfulnesse in duty: all shall be cast up, that the conscience being disburdened may feel a little ease: but how few have you humbled for dulness of Spirit, want of love, of zeal, and cheerfulness in duty: d vmb vbi vvn a-acp, cst dt n1 vbg vvn vmb vvi dt j n1: cc-acp c-crq d vhb pn22 vvn p-acp n1 pp-f n1, n1 pp-f n1, pp-f n1, cc n1 p-acp n1: (15) part (DIV2) 204 Page 86
1038 This accompanied with strife against it, argues a good spirit indeed. This accompanied with strife against it, argues a good Spirit indeed. d vvn p-acp n1 p-acp pn31, vvz dt j n1 av. (15) part (DIV2) 204 Page 86
1039 A carnall man is not more humbled for grosse sinnes, than a gracious Christian for wants in good actions, A carnal man is not more humbled for gross Sins, than a gracious Christian for Wants in good actions, dt j n1 vbz xx av-dc vvn p-acp j n2, cs dt j njp p-acp n2 p-acp j n2, (15) part (DIV2) 205 Page 86
1040 when it is not with him as it hath been, and as he would. when it is not with him as it hath been, and as he would. c-crq pn31 vbz xx p-acp pno31 c-acp pn31 vhz vbn, cc c-acp pns31 vmd. (15) part (DIV2) 205 Page 86
1041 The reason is, where there is a cleare and heavenly light, there lesser mo•es are discernable: The reason is, where there is a clear and heavenly Light, there lesser mo•es Are discernible: dt n1 vbz, c-crq pc-acp vbz dt j cc j n1, pc-acp jc n2 vbr j: (15) part (DIV2) 205 Page 87
1042 and spirituall life is sensible of any obstruction and hinderance. This goeth in the world for unnecessary nicety: and spiritual life is sensible of any obstruction and hindrance. This Goes in the world for unnecessary nicety: cc j n1 vbz j pp-f d n1 cc n1. np1 vvz p-acp dt n1 p-acp j n1: (15) part (DIV2) 205 Page 87
1043 the world straineth not at these gnats: the world straineth not At these gnats: dt n1 vvz xx p-acp d n2: (15) part (DIV2) 205 Page 87
1044 But those, upon whose hearts the Sun of righteousnesse hath shined, have both a cleare sight and a tender heart. To come to the words; But those, upon whose hearts the Sun of righteousness hath shined, have both a clear sighed and a tender heart. To come to the words; cc-acp d, p-acp rg-crq n2 dt n1 pp-f n1 vhz vvn, vhb d dt j n1 cc dt j n1. pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2; (15) part (DIV2) 205 Page 87
1045 [ I sleep ] The Church fetcheth a comparison from the body to expresse the state of the soule. [ I sleep ] The Church Fetches a comparison from the body to express the state of the soul. [ pns11 vvb ] dt n1 vvz dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (15) part (DIV2) 206 Page 87
1046 It is one use of our body to helpe us in spirituall expressions. It is one use of our body to help us in spiritual expressions. pn31 vbz crd n1 pp-f po12 n1 pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp j n2. (15) part (DIV2) 206 Page 87
1047 Whilst the soule dwelleth in the body, it dependeth much in the conceiving of things upon the phantasie, While the soul dwells in the body, it dependeth much in the conceiving of things upon the fantasy, cs dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1, pn31 vvz av-d p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f n2 p-acp dt n1, (15) part (DIV2) 206 Page 87
1048 and the phantasie upon the senses. and the fantasy upon the Senses. cc dt n1 p-acp dt n2. (15) part (DIV2) 206 Page 87
1049 We come to conceive of spirituall sleep by sleep of the body, which we are well enough acquainted with. We come to conceive of spiritual sleep by sleep of the body, which we Are well enough acquainted with. pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi pp-f j n1 p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq pns12 vbr av av-d vvn p-acp. (15) part (DIV2) 206 Page 87
1050 The Church, as she consists of a double principle, flesh and spirit mingled together in all parts, The Church, as she consists of a double principle, Flesh and Spirit mingled together in all parts, dt n1, c-acp pns31 vvz pp-f dt j-jn n1, n1 cc n1 vvn av p-acp d n2, (15) part (DIV2) 207 Page 87
1051 as darknesse and light in the twilight and dawning of the day, so here she expresseth her condition in regard of either part, as darkness and Light in the twilight and dawning of the day, so Here she Expresses her condition in regard of either part, c-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n-vvg pp-f dt n1, av av pns31 vvz po31 n1 p-acp n1 pp-f d n1, (15) part (DIV2) 207 Page 87
1052 so farre as she was carnall, she slept, so farre as she was spirituall, she was awake. so Far as she was carnal, she slept, so Far as she was spiritual, she was awake. av av-j c-acp pns31 vbds j, pns31 vvd, av av-j c-acp pns31 vbds j, pns31 vbds j. (15) part (DIV2) 207 Page 87
1053 In this mixt condition the flesh for the present prevailed, yet so as the spirit had its working, she slept, but her heart waked. In this mixed condition the Flesh for the present prevailed, yet so as the Spirit had its working, she slept, but her heart waked. p-acp d vvn n1 dt n1 p-acp dt j vvn, av av c-acp dt n1 vhd po31 n-vvg, pns31 vvd, cc-acp po31 n1 vvd. (15) part (DIV2) 208 Page 87
1054 The words containe a confession, I sleep, and a correction, but my heart waketh. She hath a double aspect, one to the ill, her sleeping: the other to her good, her heart in some degree awaked. The words contain a Confessi, I sleep, and a correction, but my heart waketh. She hath a double aspect, one to the ill, her sleeping: the other to her good, her heart in Some degree awaked. dt n2 vvi dt n1, pns11 vvb, cc dt n1, p-acp po11 n1 vvz. pns31 vhz dt j-jn n1, pi p-acp dt j-jn, pno31 vvg: dt j-jn p-acp po31 j, po31 n1 p-acp d n1 vvn. (15) part (DIV2) 209 Page 87
1055 The Spirit of God is a discerning spirit, it discovereth what is flesh and what is spirit. The Spirit of God is a discerning Spirit, it Discovereth what is Flesh and what is Spirit. dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz dt j-vvg n1, pn31 vvz r-crq vbz n1 cc q-crq vbz n1. (15) part (DIV2) 209 Page 88
1056 So that we must not conceive this sleep to be that dead sleep all men are in by nature, So that we must not conceive this sleep to be that dead sleep all men Are in by nature, av cst pns12 vmb xx vvi d n1 pc-acp vbi d j n1 d n2 vbr p-acp p-acp n1, (15) part (DIV2) 210 Page 88
1057 nor to be that judiciall sleepe, that spirit of slumber which is a further degree of that naturall sleep to which God giveth up some as a seale of their desperate condition, nor to be that judicial sleep, that Spirit of slumber which is a further degree of that natural sleep to which God gives up Some as a seal of their desperate condition, ccx pc-acp vbi d j n1, cst n1 pp-f n1 r-crq vbz dt jc n1 pp-f cst j n1 p-acp r-crq np1 vvz a-acp d c-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 j n1, (15) part (DIV2) 210 Page 88
1058 but here is meant that sleepe that ariseth out of the remainder of corruption unsubdued, and now is here in the Church prevailing over the better part. but Here is meant that sleep that arises out of the remainder of corruption unsubdued, and now is Here in the Church prevailing over the better part. cc-acp av vbz vvn cst n1 cst vvz av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 j-vvn-u, cc av vbz av p-acp dt n1 vvg p-acp dt jc n1. (15) part (DIV2) 210 Page 88
1059 Flesh and Spirit have both their intercourse in us as Moses and Amalek had, unlesse we stand upon our guard, the flesh will get the upper ground, as we see here. Flesh and Spirit have both their intercourse in us as Moses and Amalek had, unless we stand upon our guard, the Flesh will get the upper ground, as we see Here. n1 cc n1 vhb d po32 n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp np1 cc np1 vhd, cs pns12 vvb p-acp po12 n1, dt n1 vmb vvi dt jc n1, c-acp pns12 vvb av. (15) part (DIV2) 210 Page 88
1060 The best are no further safe than they are watchfull. The best Are no further safe than they Are watchful. dt js vbr av-dx av-jc j cs pns32 vbr j. (15) part (DIV2) 210 Page 88
1061 For the cleare understanding of this observe some correspondency in the resemblance, wherein too much curiosity is lothsome and postill-like, For the clear understanding of this observe Some correspondency in the resemblance, wherein too much curiosity is loathsome and postill-like, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d vvb d n1 p-acp dt n1, c-crq av d n1 vbz j cc j, (15) part (DIV2) 211 Page 88
1062 and calleth the mind too much from the kernell to the shell. and calls the mind too much from the kernel to the shell. cc vvz dt n1 av av-d p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1. (15) part (DIV2) 211 Page 88
1063 Bodily and spirituall sleepe resemble each the other in the causes, in the effects, and in the dangerous issue. Bodily and spiritual sleep resemble each the other in the Causes, in the effects, and in the dangerous issue. j cc j n1 vvi d dt j-jn p-acp dt n2, p-acp dt n2, cc p-acp dt j n1. (15) part (DIV2) 212 Page 88
1064 The sleepe of the body commeth from the obstruction and binding up of the senses by vapours which arise out of the stomacke: The sleep of the body comes from the obstruction and binding up of the Senses by vapours which arise out of the stomach: dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 cc vvg a-acp pp-f dt n2 p-acp n2 r-crq vvb av pp-f dt n1: (15) part (DIV2) 213 Page 88
1065 So there be spirituall fumes of worldly cares and desires that obstruct the senses of the soule: So there be spiritual fumes of worldly Cares and Desires that obstruct the Senses of the soul: av pc-acp vbi j n2 pp-f j n2 cc n2 cst vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1: (15) part (DIV2) 213 Page 88
1066 therefore our blessed Saviour counts it a spirituall surfetting, when the soule is oppressed with care about the world; Therefore our blessed Saviour counts it a spiritual surfeiting, when the soul is oppressed with care about the world; av po12 j-vvn n1 vvz pn31 dt j vvg, c-crq dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1; (15) part (DIV2) 213 Page 88
1067 lusts bring the soule a bed: Prosperity is a strong vapour, if it overcome not the braine, yet it weakeneth it, as strong waters do. See it in Salomon himselfe. Lustiest bring the soul a Bed: Prosperity is a strong vapour, if it overcome not the brain, yet it weakeneth it, as strong waters do. See it in Solomon himself. n2 vvb dt n1 dt n1: n1 vbz dt j n1, cs pn31 vvb xx dt n1, av pn31 vvz pn31, c-acp j n2 vdb. vvb pn31 p-acp np1 px31. (15) part (DIV2) 213 Page 89
1068 The Disciples fell asleepe in the garden when they were oppressed with heavinesse and sorrow, which passions will have the like effect upon the soule. The Disciples fell asleep in the garden when they were oppressed with heaviness and sorrow, which passion will have the like Effect upon the soul. dt n2 vvd j p-acp dt n1 c-crq pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp n1 cc n1, r-crq n2 vmb vhi dt j n1 p-acp dt n1. (15) part (DIV2) 213 Page 89
1069 Sleep ariseth oft from wearinesse, and want of spirit, so there is a spirituall wearinesse arising from discouragements and too much expence of the strength of the soule upon other matters, upon impertinencies that concerne not the best state of the soule. Sleep arises oft from weariness, and want of Spirit, so there is a spiritual weariness arising from discouragements and too much expense of the strength of the soul upon other matters, upon Impertinencies that concern not the best state of the soul. n1 vvz av p-acp n1, cc n1 pp-f n1, av pc-acp vbz dt j n1 vvg p-acp n2 cc av d n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp j-jn n2, p-acp n2 cst vvb xx dt js n1 pp-f dt n1. (15) part (DIV2) 214 Page 89
1070 Some are brought asleepe by musicke, so many by flattering inticements and insinuations of others joyning with their owne flattering deceiptfull heart, are cast into a spirituall sleepe. some Are brought asleep by music, so many by flattering enticements and insinuations of Others joining with their own flattering deceitful heart, Are cast into a spiritual sleep. d vbr vvn j p-acp n1, av d p-acp j-vvg n2 cc n2 pp-f n2-jn vvg p-acp po32 d vvg j n1, vbr vvn p-acp dt j n1. (15) part (DIV2) 215 Page 89
1071 Sleepe ariseth from want of exercise, when there is a cessation from spirituall exercise about the proper object of it, there followeth a spirituall sleepe. Exercise keeps waking. Sleep arises from want of exercise, when there is a cessation from spiritual exercise about the proper Object of it, there follows a spiritual sleep. Exercise keeps waking. n1 vvz p-acp n1 pp-f n1, c-crq pc-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp j n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f pn31, a-acp vvz dt j n1. n1 vvz vvg. (15) part (DIV2) 216 Page 89
1072 Sleepe ariseth oft from cold diseases, as Lethargies; from cold grosse humours; Sleep arises oft from cold diseases, as Lethargies; from cold gross humours; n1 vvz av p-acp j-jn n2, c-acp n2; p-acp j-jn j n2; (15) part (DIV2) 217 Page 89
1073 cold, earthly, grosse affections about the things here below, benumne the soule, and bring it into a heavy, drowsie, sleepy temper. cold, earthly, gross affections about the things Here below, benumne the soul, and bring it into a heavy, drowsy, sleepy temper. j-jn, j, j n2 p-acp dt n2 av a-acp, vvi dt n1, cc vvb pn31 p-acp dt j, j, j n1. (15) part (DIV2) 217 Page 89
1074 Sometimes sleepe is caused by some kind of poyson, especially the poyson of Aspes which kils in sleeping; Sometime sleep is caused by Some kind of poison, especially the poison of Asps which kills in sleeping; av n1 vbz vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, av-j dt n1 pp-f n2 r-crq vvz p-acp vvg; (15) part (DIV2) 218 Page 89
1075 and do not sinfull delights do the like to the soule: insensible evils are the most dangerous evils. and do not sinful delights do the like to the soul: insensible evils Are the most dangerous evils. cc vdb xx j n2 vdb dt av-j p-acp dt n1: j n2-jn vbr dt av-ds j n2-jn. (15) part (DIV2) 218 Page 89
1076 Otherwhile slothfull yawning company dispose to sleepe, there is no more ordinary cause of spirituall sleepe, Otherwhile slothful yawning company dispose to sleep, there is no more ordinary cause of spiritual sleep, av j j-vvg n1 vvi pc-acp vvi, pc-acp vbz dx av-dc j n1 pp-f j n1, (15) part (DIV2) 219 Page 90
1077 than conversing with spirituall sluggards, that count it a high point of wisdome not to be forward in religion. than conversing with spiritual sluggards, that count it a high point of Wisdom not to be forward in Religion. cs vvg p-acp j n2, cst vvb pn31 dt j n1 pp-f n1 xx pc-acp vbi j p-acp n1. (15) part (DIV2) 219 Page 90
1078 These formall proud persons, as they are cold themselves, so they labour to cast water upon the heat of others. These formal proud Persons, as they Are cold themselves, so they labour to cast water upon the heat of Others. np1 j j n2, c-acp pns32 vbr j-jn px32, av pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2-jn. (15) part (DIV2) 219 Page 90
1079 Nay those that are otherwise good, if declining in their first love, will incline others to a fellowship in the fame secure temper, Nay those that Are otherwise good, if declining in their First love, will incline Others to a fellowship in the fame secure temper, uh-x d cst vbr av j, cs vvg p-acp po32 ord n1, vmb vvi n2-jn p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 j n1, (15) part (DIV2) 219 Page 90
1080 least they should be upbraided by the vigilancy of others. They are alike in the effects. lest they should be upbraided by the vigilancy of Others. They Are alike in the effects. cs pns32 vmd vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2-jn. pns32 vbr av-j p-acp dt n2. (15) part (DIV2) 219 Page 90
1081 Men disposed to be asleep desire to be alone. Men disposed to be asleep desire to be alone. np1 vvn pc-acp vbi j n1 pc-acp vbi j. (15) part (DIV2) 220 Page 90
1082 Those likewise that are disposed to take a spirituall nap, will avoid company, especially of such as would awake them. Those likewise that Are disposed to take a spiritual nap, will avoid company, especially of such as would awake them. d av d vbr vvn pc-acp vvi dt j n1, vmb vvi n1, av-j pp-f d c-acp vmd vvi pno32. (15) part (DIV2) 220 Page 90
1083 They will hardly indure rowzing meanes. They will hardly endure rousing means. pns32 vmb av vvi j-vvg n2. (15) part (DIV2) 220 Page 90
1084 Men will draw the curtains and shut out light, when they meane to compose themselves to rest. Men will draw the curtains and shut out Light, when they mean to compose themselves to rest. n2 vmb vvi dt n2 cc vvd av j, c-crq pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp n1. (15) part (DIV2) 221 Page 90
1085 So when men favour themselves in some wayes not allowable, they are afraid to be disquieted by the light; So when men favour themselves in Some ways not allowable, they Are afraid to be disquieted by the Light; av c-crq n2 vvb px32 p-acp d n2 xx j, pns32 vbr j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1; (15) part (DIV2) 221 Page 90
1086 light both discovereth, awaketh, and stirres up to working: Light both Discovereth, awakes, and stirs up to working: vvb d vvz, vvz, cc n2 a-acp p-acp vvg: (15) part (DIV2) 221 Page 90
1087 And men when they are loth to do what they know, are loth to know what they should do. And men when they Are loath to do what they know, Are loath to know what they should do. cc n2 c-crq pns32 vbr j pc-acp vdi r-crq pns32 vvb, vbr j pc-acp vvi r-crq pns32 vmd vdi. (15) part (DIV2) 221 Page 90
1088 They that sleepe in the night. Asa, otherwise a good King, shut up •he Prophet in prisoa for doing his duty: They that sleep in the night. Asa, otherwise a good King, shut up •he Prophet in prisoa for doing his duty: pns32 d vvi p-acp dt n1. np1, av dt j n1, vvn a-acp j n1 p-acp n1 p-acp vdg png31 n1: (15) part (DIV2) 221 Page 90
1089 Much of the anger that men beare against the word laid open to them is because it will not suffer them to sleepe quietly in their sinnes. Much of the anger that men bear against the word laid open to them is Because it will not suffer them to sleep quietly in their Sins. av-d pp-f dt n1 cst n2 vvb p-acp dt n1 vvd j p-acp pno32 vbz p-acp pn31 vmb xx vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi av-jn p-acp po32 n2. (15) part (DIV2) 221 Page 90
1090 Such as will suffer them to live quietly in their sinnes; they are the quiet and honest men. Such as will suffer them to live quietly in their Sins; they Are the quiet and honest men. d c-acp vmb vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi av-jn p-acp po32 n2; pns32 vbr dt j-jn cc j n2. (15) part (DIV2) 221 Page 91
1091 There cannot be a worse signe than when men will not indure wholsome words, it is a signe they are in an ill league with that they should above all wage warre against. There cannot be a Worse Signen than when men will not endure wholesome words, it is a Signen they Are in an ill league with that they should above all wage war against. pc-acp vmbx vbi dt jc n1 cs c-crq n2 vmb xx vvi j n2, pn31 vbz dt n1 pns32 vbr p-acp dt j-jn n1 p-acp cst pns32 vmd p-acp d n1 n1 p-acp. (15) part (DIV2) 221 Page 91
1092 In sleepe phantasie ruleth, and dreames in phantasie; men in sleep dreame of false good, and forget true danger. In sleep fantasy Ruleth, and dreams in fantasy; men in sleep dream of false good, and forget true danger. p-acp n1 n1 vvz, cc n2 p-acp n1; n2 p-acp n1 n1 pp-f j j, cc vvi j n1. (15) part (DIV2) 222 Page 91
1093 Many cherish golden dreames, dreame of meat, and when they awake, their soule is empty. Many cherish golden dreams, dream of meat, and when they awake, their soul is empty. d vvb j n2, n1 pp-f n1, cc c-crq pns32 vvb, po32 n1 vbz j. (15) part (DIV2) 223 Page 91
1094 Vaine hopes are the dreames of waking men, as vaine dreams are all the waking of sleeping and carnall men, whose life is but a dreame. Vain hope's Are the dreams of waking men, as vain dreams Are all the waking of sleeping and carnal men, whose life is but a dream. j n2 vbr dt n2 pp-f vvg n2, c-acp j n2 vbr d dt n-vvg pp-f vvg cc j n2, rg-crq n1 vbz p-acp dt n1. (15) part (DIV2) 223 Page 91
1095 In sleep there is no exercise of senses or motion: In sleep there is no exercise of Senses or motion: p-acp n1 pc-acp vbz dx n1 pp-f n2 cc n1: (15) part (DIV2) 224 Page 91
1096 as then men are not sensible of good or ill, they move neither to good or ill: Motion followeth sensiblenesse: as then men Are not sensible of good or ill, they move neither to good or ill: Motion follows sensibleness: c-acp cs n2 vbr xx j pp-f j cc av-jn, pns32 vvb av-dx p-acp j cc j-jn: n1 vvz n1: (15) part (DIV2) 224 Page 91
1097 what good we are not sensible of, we move not unto: what good we Are not sensible of, we move not unto: r-crq j pns12 vbr xx j pp-f, pns12 vvb xx p-acp: (15) part (DIV2) 224 Page 91
1098 Hence sleep is of kin to death, for the time depriving us of the use of all senses; Hence sleep is of kin to death, for the time depriving us of the use of all Senses; av n1 vbz pp-f n1 p-acp n1, p-acp dt n1 vvg pno12 pp-f dt n1 pp-f d n2; (15) part (DIV2) 224 Page 91
1099 and a secure professour in appearance differs little from a dead professour; both of them are unactive in good; and a secure professor in appearance differs little from a dead professor; both of them Are unactive in good; cc dt j n1 p-acp n1 vvz j p-acp dt j n1; d pp-f pno32 vbr j p-acp j; (15) part (DIV2) 224 Page 91
1100 and what they do they do it without delight, in an uncomly and unacceptable manner, unbeseeming the state of a Christian. and what they do they do it without delight, in an uncomely and unacceptable manner, unbeseeming the state of a Christian. cc r-crq pns32 vdb pns32 vdb pn31 p-acp n1, p-acp dt j cc j n1, vvg dt n1 pp-f dt njp. (15) part (DIV2) 224 Page 91
1101 It is all one to have no senses, and not to use them; It is all one to have no Senses, and not to use them; pn31 vbz d pi pc-acp vhi dx n2, cc xx pc-acp vvi pno32; (15) part (DIV2) 224 Page 91
1102 we may say of men in this sleepy temper, as the Scripture speaks of idols, they have eyes and see not, eares and heare not, &c ▪ we may say of men in this sleepy temper, as the Scripture speaks of Idols, they have eyes and see not, ears and hear not, etc. ▪ pns12 vmb vvi pp-f n2 p-acp d j n1, c-acp dt n1 vvz pp-f n2, pns32 vhb n2 cc vvb xx, n2 cc vvb xx, av ▪ (15) part (DIV2) 224 Page 91
1103 So likewise they are alike in danger, in sleep the preciousest thing men carry about them is taken away without resistance: So likewise they Are alike in danger, in sleep the preciousest thing men carry about them is taken away without resistance: av av pns32 vbr av-j p-acp n1, p-acp n1 dt js n1 n2 vvb p-acp pno32 vbz vvn av p-acp n1: (15) part (DIV2) 225 Page 91
1104 and they are ready to let loose what they held fast before; were it never so rich a jewel. and they Are ready to let lose what they held fast before; were it never so rich a jewel. cc pns32 vbr j p-acp vvb vvi r-crq pns32 vvd av-j a-acp; vbdr pn31 av-x av j dt n1. (15) part (DIV2) 225 Page 92
1105 And it is so in spirituall sleepines; men suffer the profession of the truth to be wrung from them without much with-standing, And it is so in spiritual sleepiness; men suffer the profession of the truth to be wrung from them without much withstanding, cc pn31 vbz av p-acp j n1; n2 vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp d j, (15) part (DIV2) 225 Page 92
1106 and with letting fall their watch, let fall likewise, if not their grace, yet the exercise of their graces, and with letting fallen their watch, let fallen likewise, if not their grace, yet the exercise of their graces, cc p-acp vvg vvb po32 n1, vvb vvb av, cs xx po32 n1, av dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, (15) part (DIV2) 225 Page 92
1107 and are in danger to be robbed of all. There is no danger but a man in sleepe is faire for, and exposed unto: and Are in danger to be robbed of all. There is no danger but a man in sleep is fair for, and exposed unto: cc vbr p-acp n1 pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f d. pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 vbz j p-acp, cc vvn p-acp: (15) part (DIV2) 225 Page 92
1108 Sisera was slaine asleep, and Ishbosheth at noone day, and there is no temptation, no sinne, no judgement, Sisera was slain asleep, and Ishbosheth At noon day, and there is no temptation, no sin, no judgement, np1 vbds vvn j, cc np1 p-acp n1 n1, cc pc-acp vbz dx n1, dx n1, dx n1, (15) part (DIV2) 226 Page 92
1109 but a secure drowzy Christian is open for; but a secure drowsy Christian is open for; cc-acp dt j j np1 vbz j p-acp; (15) part (DIV2) 226 Page 92
1110 which is the ground of so oft inforcing watchfulnesse by the Spirit of God in the Scriptures. which is the ground of so oft enforcing watchfulness by the Spirit of God in the Scriptures. r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f av av vvg n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n2. (15) part (DIV2) 226 Page 92
1111 As spirituall deadnesse of spirit is a cause of other sinne, so likewise it is a punishment of them; As spiritual deadness of Spirit is a cause of other sin, so likewise it is a punishment of them; p-acp j n1 pp-f n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f j-jn n1, av av pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f pno32; (15) part (DIV2) 226 Page 92
1112 God powreth a spirit of dead sleepe upon men, Esa. 29. 10. and closeth up their eyes, till some heavy judgement falleth upon them, God poureth a Spirit of dead sleep upon men, Isaiah 29. 10. and closeth up their eyes, till Some heavy judgement falls upon them, np1 vvz dt n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp n2, np1 crd crd cc vvz a-acp po32 n2, p-acp d j n1 vvz p-acp pno32, (15) part (DIV2) 226 Page 92
1113 and how many carnall men never awake in this world, till they awake in hell! and how many carnal men never awake in this world, till they awake in hell! cc c-crq d j n2 av-x vvb p-acp d n1, c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp n1! (15) part (DIV2) 226 Page 92
1114 No wonder therefore that Satan labours to cast men into a dead sleep all that he can, No wonder Therefore that Satan labours to cast men into a dead sleep all that he can, dx n1 av cst np1 vvz pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp dt j n1 d cst pns31 vmb, (15) part (DIV2) 226 Page 92
1115 and deludes them with dreames of a false good, that their estate is good, and like so to continue, that to morrow shall be as to day, that no danger is neare, and deludes them with dreams of a false good, that their estate is good, and like so to continue, that to morrow shall be as to day, that no danger is near, cc vvz pno32 p-acp n2 pp-f dt j j, cst po32 n1 vbz j, cc av-j av pc-acp vvi, cst p-acp n1 vmb vbi a-acp p-acp n1, cst dx n1 vbz j, (15) part (DIV2) 226 Page 92
1116 though Gods wrath hangeth over their head, ready to be revealed frō heaven Thus we see how the resemblance holds. though God's wrath hangs over their head, ready to be revealed from heaven Thus we see how the resemblance holds. c-acp ng1 n1 vvz p-acp po32 n1, j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1 av pns12 vvb c-crq dt n1 vvz. (15) part (DIV2) 226 Page 92
1117 Some apply this to Constantines time about three hundred yeares after Christ, when the Church upon peace and plenty grew secure, some apply this to Constantines time about three hundred Years After christ, when the Church upon peace and plenty grew secure, d vvb d p-acp npg1 n1 p-acp crd crd n2 p-acp np1, c-crq dt n1 p-acp n1 cc n1 vvd j, (15) part (DIV2) 227 Page 92
1118 and suffered Ecclesia•ticall abuses to creepe in. Religion begat plenty, and the daughter devoured the mother. and suffered Ecclesia•ticall Abuses to creep in. Religion begat plenty, and the daughter devoured the mother. cc vvd j n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp. n1 vvd n1, cc dt n1 vvn dt n1. (15) part (DIV2) 227 Page 92
1119 This made the Writers of the Ecclesiasticall Stories to qu•stion, whether the Church hath more hurt by open persecution, This made the Writers of the Ecclesiastical Stories to qu•stion, whither the Church hath more hurt by open persecution, d vvd dt n2 pp-f dt j n2 pc-acp vvi, cs dt n1 vhz dc n1 p-acp j n1, (15) part (DIV2) 227 Page 93
1120 or peace, when one Christian unde•mineth, and rageth against another. or peace, when one Christian unde•mineth, and rages against Another. cc n1, c-crq crd np1 vvz, cc vvz p-acp j-jn. (15) part (DIV2) 227 Page 93
1121 Humane inventions were so multiplied, that not long after in Augustines time, he complained that the condition of the Iews was more tolerable than theirs, Humane Inventions were so multiplied, that not long After in Augustine's time, he complained that the condition of the Iews was more tolerable than theirs, j n2 vbdr av vvn, cst xx av-j a-acp p-acp njp2 n1, pns31 vvd cst dt n1 pp-f dt np2 vbds av-dc j cs png32, (15) part (DIV2) 227 Page 93
1122 for though the Iews were under burdens, yet they were such as were imposed by God himselfe, and not humane presumptions. But Gerson many hundred yeares after increaseth his complaint. for though the Iews were under burdens, yet they were such as were imposed by God himself, and not humane presumptions. But Gerson many hundred Years After increases his complaint. c-acp cs dt np2 vbdr p-acp n2, av pns32 vbdr d c-acp vbdr vvn p-acp np1 px31, cc xx j n2. p-acp np1 d crd n2 a-acp vvz po31 n1. (15) part (DIV2) 227 Page 93
1123 If (O Augustine ) thou saidst thus in thy time, what wouldest thou have said if thou hadst lived now, If (Oh Augustine) thou Said thus in thy time, what Wouldst thou have said if thou Hadst lived now, cs (uh np1) pns21 vvd2 av p-acp po21 n1, q-crq vmd2 pns21 vhi vvd cs pns21 vhd2 vvn av, (15) part (DIV2) 227 Page 93
1124 when men (as a toy taketh them in the head) will multiply burdens? And he was not afraid to say, that the number of humane constitutions was such, that if they were observed in rigour, the greatest part of the Church would be damned. when men (as a toy Takes them in the head) will multiply burdens? And he was not afraid to say, that the number of humane constitutions was such, that if they were observed in rigour, the greatest part of the Church would be damned. c-crq n2 (c-acp dt n1 vvz pno32 p-acp dt n1) vmb vvi n2? cc pns31 vbds xx j pc-acp vvi, cst dt n1 pp-f j n2 vbds d, cst cs pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp n1, dt js n1 pp-f dt n1 vmd vbi vvn. (15) part (DIV2) 227 Page 93
1125 Thus whilst the husbandmen slept, the envious man Satan slept not, but few his tares. Thus Popery grew up by degrees, till it overspread the Church. Thus while the husbandmen slept, the envious man Satan slept not, but few his tares. Thus Popery grew up by Degrees, till it overspread the Church. av cs dt n2 vvd, dt j n1 np1 vvd xx, cc-acp d po31 n2. av n1 vvd a-acp p-acp n2, c-acp pn31 vvd dt n1. (15) part (DIV2) 227 Page 93
1126 Whilst the watchmen that should have kept others awake, fell asleep themselves. While the watchmen that should have kept Others awake, fell asleep themselves. cs dt n2 cst vmd vhi vvn n2-jn vvi, vvd j px32. (15) part (DIV2) 227 Page 93
1127 And thus we answer the Papists, whē they quarrell with us about the beginning of their errors. And thus we answer the Papists, when they quarrel with us about the beginning of their errors. cc av pns12 vvb dt njp2, c-crq pns32 vvi p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po32 n2. (15) part (DIV2) 227 Page 93
1128 They ask of us when such and such an heresie began: we answer, that those that should have observed them, were asleep. They ask of us when such and such an heresy began: we answer, that those that should have observed them, were asleep. pns32 vvb pp-f pno12 c-crq d cc d dt n1 vvd: pns12 vvb, cst d cst vmd vhi vvn pno32, vbdr j. (15) part (DIV2) 227 Page 93
1129 Popery is a mystery that crept into the Church by degrees vnder glorious pretences. Their errours had modest beginnings. Popery is a mystery that crept into the Church by Degrees under glorious pretences. Their errors had modest beginnings. n1 vbz dt n1 cst vvd p-acp dt n1 p-acp n2 p-acp j n2. po32 n2 vhd j n2. (15) part (DIV2) 227 Page 93
1130 Worshipping of images arose from reserving the pictures of friends; and after that were brought into the Church. Worshipping of Images arose from reserving the pictures of Friends; and After that were brought into the Church. vvg pp-f n2 vvd p-acp vvg dt n2 pp-f n2; cc p-acp d vbdr vvn p-acp dt n1. (15) part (DIV2) 227 Page 94
1131 Invocation of Saints arose from some of the Fathers figurative turning of their speech to some that were dead. Invocation of Saints arose from Some of the Father's figurative turning of their speech to Some that were dead. n1 pp-f n2 vvd p-acp d pp-f dt ng1 j n-vvg pp-f po32 n1 p-acp d cst vbdr j. (15) part (DIV2) 227 Page 94
1132 Transubstantiation had rise from some transcendent unwary phrases of the Fathers. The Papacy it selfe from some titles of the Romish Church and Bishop. Transubstantiation had rise from Some transcendent unwary phrases of the Father's. The Papacy it self from Some titles of the Romish Church and Bishop. n1 vhd vvn p-acp d j j-u n2 pp-f dt n2. dt n1 pn31 n1 p-acp d n2 pp-f dt jp n1 cc n1. (15) part (DIV2) 227 Page 94
1133 Nothing in Popery so grosse, but had some small beginnings, which being neglected by those that should have watched over the Church, grew at length unsufferable. Nothing in Popery so gross, but had Some small beginnings, which being neglected by those that should have watched over the Church, grew At length unsufferable. pix p-acp n1 av j, cc-acp vhd d j n2, r-crq vbg vvn p-acp d cst vmd vhi vvn p-acp dt n1, vvd p-acp n1 j. (15) part (DIV2) 227 Page 94
1134 No wonder if the Papists be cast into a dead sleep, they have drunk too deep of the whores cup. No wonder if the Papists be cast into a dead sleep, they have drunk too deep of the whores cup. dx n1 cs dt njp2 vbb vvn p-acp dt j n1, pns32 vhb vvn av av-jn pp-f dt ng1 n1. (15) part (DIV2) 227 Page 94
1135 They that worship Images, are (as the Scripture saith) like unto them, they have eyes and see not, &c. They cannot discerne of their errours, They that worship Images, Are (as the Scripture Says) like unto them, they have eyes and see not, etc. They cannot discern of their errors, pns32 cst vvb n2, vbr (c-acp dt n1 vvz) av-j p-acp pno32, pns32 vhb n2 cc vvb xx, av pns32 vmbx vvi pp-f po32 n2, (15) part (DIV2) 227 Page 94
1136 though they be never so ridiculous and senslesse, as prayer in an unknowne tongue, and such like. though they be never so ridiculous and senseless, as prayer in an unknown tongue, and such like. cs pns32 vbb av-x av j cc j, c-acp n1 p-acp dt j n1, cc d av-j. (15) part (DIV2) 227 Page 94
1137 And upon this state of the Church let us add this caution. And upon this state of the Church let us add this caution. cc p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1 vvb pno12 vvi d n1. (15) part (DIV2) 228 Page 94
1138 If the best men be so prone to sleep, then we cannot safely at all times build upon their judgement. If the best men be so prove to sleep, then we cannot safely At all times built upon their judgement. cs dt js n2 vbb av j pc-acp vvi, cs pns12 vmbx av-j p-acp d n2 vvb p-acp po32 n1. (15) part (DIV2) 229 Page 94
1139 The Fathers of the Church were not alwaies awake. The Father's of the Church were not always awake. dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbdr xx av j. (15) part (DIV2) 229 Page 94
1140 There be few of them, but in some things we may appeale from themselves sleeping, to themselves waking. There be few of them, but in Some things we may appeal from themselves sleeping, to themselves waking. pc-acp vbi d pp-f pno32, cc-acp p-acp d n2 pns12 vmb vvi p-acp px32 vvg, p-acp px32 vvg. (15) part (DIV2) 229 Page 94
1141 The best having some darknesse left in their understandings, and some lusts unsubdued in their affections, may write and speak somtimes out of the worst part and principle that is in them, The best having Some darkness left in their understandings, and Some Lustiest unsubdued in their affections, may write and speak sometimes out of the worst part and principle that is in them, dt js vhg d n1 vvn p-acp po32 n2, cc d n2 j p-acp po32 n2, vmb vvi cc vvi av av pp-f dt js n1 cc n1 cst vbz p-acp pno32, (15) part (DIV2) 229 Page 94
1142 as well as out of the best, when they keepe not close to the rule. as well as out of the best, when they keep not close to the Rule. c-acp av c-acp av pp-f dt js, c-crq pns32 vvb xx av-j p-acp dt n1. (15) part (DIV2) 229 Page 95
1143 When our adversaries presse us with the authority of Fathers, we appeale to them where they speak advisedly and of purpose. When our Adversaries press us with the Authority of Father's, we appeal to them where they speak advisedly and of purpose. c-crq po12 n2 vvb pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, pns12 vvb p-acp pno32 c-crq pns32 vvb av-vvn cc pp-f n1. (15) part (DIV2) 230 Page 95
1144 When they were not awaked by heretiques, they speake somtimes unworthily, and give advantages to heretiques that followed. When they were not awaked by Heretics, they speak sometimes unworthily, and give advantages to Heretics that followed. c-crq pns32 vbdr xx vvn p-acp n2, pns32 vvb av av-j, cc vvi n2 p-acp n2 cst vvd. (15) part (DIV2) 230 Page 95
1145 It is the manner of our adversaries to make the unwarrantable practice of the ancienter time a rule of their practice, It is the manner of our Adversaries to make the unwarrantable practice of the ancienter time a Rule of their practice, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f dt jc n1 dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, (15) part (DIV2) 230 Page 95
1146 and the doubtfull opinions of the ancients their owne grand tenets. and the doubtful opinions of the ancients their own grand tenets. cc dt j n2 pp-f dt n2-jn po32 d j n2. (15) part (DIV2) 230 Page 95
1147 Wherein in both they deale unsafely for themselves, and injuriously towards us, when we upon grounds in some things dissent, which liberty (oft when they should not) they will take to themselves. Wherein in both they deal unsafely for themselves, and injuriously towards us, when we upon grounds in Some things dissent, which liberty (oft when they should not) they will take to themselves. c-crq p-acp d pns32 vvb av-j p-acp px32, cc av-j p-acp pno12, c-crq pns12 p-acp n2 p-acp d n2 vvi, r-crq n1 (av c-crq pns32 vmd xx) pns32 vmb vvi p-acp px32. (15) part (DIV2) 230 Page 95
1148 But howsoever this sleepy condition agreeth to the former times of the Church, yet I wish there were not cause to apply it to our selves, in this latter age of the Church, wherein many of the ancient heresies are revived; But howsoever this sleepy condition agreeth to the former times of the Church, yet I wish there were not cause to apply it to our selves, in this latter age of the Church, wherein many of the ancient heresies Are revived; p-acp c-acp d j n1 vvz p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt n1, av pns11 vvb a-acp vbdr xx n1 pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp po12 n2, p-acp d d n1 pp-f dt n1, c-crq d pp-f dt j n2 vbr vvn; (15) part (DIV2) 231 Page 95
1149 and besides, the evils that accompany long peace, take hold of us, and will prevaile too farre if we do not rowze up our selves. and beside, the evils that accompany long peace, take hold of us, and will prevail too Far if we do not rouse up our selves. cc a-acp, dt n2-jn cst vvb j n1, vvb vvb pp-f pno12, cc vmb vvi av av-j cs pns12 vdb xx vvi a-acp po12 n2. (15) part (DIV2) 231 Page 95
1150 The Church is in the common-wealth, and usually they flowrish and fall together. The Church is in the commonwealth, and usually they flourish and fallen together. dt n1 vbz p-acp dt n1, cc av-j pns32 vvi cc vvi av. (15) part (DIV2) 231 Page 95
1151 When there is a sleep of the Church, for the most part there is a sleep of the State. When there is a sleep of the Church, for the most part there is a sleep of the State. c-crq a-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt av-ds n1 pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (15) part (DIV2) 231 Page 95
1152 A civill sleep is, when in grounds of danger there is no apprehension of •anger, A civil sleep is, when in grounds of danger there is no apprehension of •anger, dt j n1 vbz, c-crq p-acp n2 pp-f n1 a-acp vbz dx n1 pp-f n1, (15) part (DIV2) 231 Page 95
1153 and this sleep is a punishment of spirituall sleep, when with Ephraim a State hath gray haires and knoweth it not, when judgements abroad will not awake men. and this sleep is a punishment of spiritual sleep, when with Ephraim a State hath grey hairs and Knoweth it not, when Judgments abroad will not awake men. cc d n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f j n1, c-crq p-acp np1 dt n1 vhz j-jn n2 cc vvz pn31 xx, c-crq n2 av vmb xx vvi n2. (15) part (DIV2) 231 Page 96
1154 When noise and pinching will not awake, the sleep must needs be deep. When noise and pinching will not awake, the sleep must needs be deep. c-crq n1 cc vvg vmb xx vvi, dt n1 vmb av vbi j-jn. (15) part (DIV2) 231 Page 96
1155 The whole world almost is in combustion round about us, and many countries thought themselves as safe a little before their troubles, The Whole world almost is in combustion round about us, and many countries Thought themselves as safe a little before their Troubles, dt j-jn n1 av vbz p-acp n1 av-j p-acp pno12, cc d n2 vvd px32 p-acp j dt j p-acp po32 n2, (15) part (DIV2) 231 Page 96
1156 as we now think our selves. as we now think our selves. c-acp pns12 av vvb po12 n2. (15) part (DIV2) 231 Page 96
1157 If feare of outward dangers will not awake, then spirituall dangers will not, as being more secret and not obvious to sense. If Fear of outward dangers will not awake, then spiritual dangers will not, as being more secret and not obvious to sense. cs n1 pp-f j n2 vmb xx vvi, av j n2 vmb xx, c-acp vbg av-dc j-jn cc xx j p-acp n1. (15) part (DIV2) 231 Page 96
1158 No wonder then if few will believe our report of the fearefull condition of wicked men in the world to come. No wonder then if few will believe our report of the fearful condition of wicked men in the world to come. dx n1 av cs d vmb vvi po12 n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f j n2 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi. (15) part (DIV2) 231 Page 96
1159 A man may be startled & awaked with outward dangers that is spi•itually fottish, but he that is carelesse of outward danger, will be regardlesse of what we say in spirituall dangers. A man may be startled & awaked with outward dangers that is spi•itually fottish, but he that is careless of outward danger, will be regardless of what we say in spiritual dangers. dt n1 vmb vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp j n2 cst vbz av-j j, cc-acp pns31 cst vbz j pp-f j n1, vmb vbi av-j pp-f r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp j n2. (15) part (DIV2) 231 Page 96
1160 The feare of danger may be the greater, when (as it was amongst the Iewes) those that should be watchfull themselves, The Fear of danger may be the greater, when (as it was among the Iewes) those that should be watchful themselves, dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vbi dt jc, c-crq (c-acp pn31 vbds p-acp dt np2) d cst vmd vbi j px32, (15) part (DIV2) 231 Page 96
1161 & awake others, instead of awaking rock the cradle, & cry peace, peace, the temple of the Lord, the temple of the Lord, yet we must never forget to be mindfull with thankfulnesse for peace and the Gospell of peace which yet by Gods blessing we enjoy, alwaies suspecting the readinesse of nature to grow secure under the abundance of favours, & awake Others, instead of awaking rock the cradle, & cry peace, peace, the temple of the Lord, the temple of the Lord, yet we must never forget to be mindful with thankfulness for peace and the Gospel of peace which yet by God's blessing we enjoy, always suspecting the readiness of nature to grow secure under the abundance of favours, cc j n2-jn, av pp-f vvg n1 dt n1, cc vvi n1, uh-n, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, av pns12 vmb av-x vvi pc-acp vbi j p-acp n1 p-acp n1 cc dt n1 pp-f n1 r-crq av p-acp ng1 n1 pns12 vvb, av vvg dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, (15) part (DIV2) 231 Page 96
1162 and so to blesse our selves in that condition. and so to bless our selves in that condition. cc av pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp d n1. (15) part (DIV2) 231 Page 96
1163 1. Now we know that sleep is creeping upon us, by comparing our present condition with our former, 1. Now we know that sleep is creeping upon us, by comparing our present condition with our former, crd av pns12 vvb d n1 vbz vvg p-acp pno12, p-acp vvg po12 j n1 p-acp po12 j, (15) part (DIV2) 232 Page 96
1164 when we were in a more wakefull frame. When the graces of Gods Spirit were in exercise in us. when we were in a more wakeful frame. When the graces of God's Spirit were in exercise in us. c-crq pns12 vbdr p-acp dt av-dc j n1. c-crq dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1 vbdr p-acp n1 p-acp pno12. (15) part (DIV2) 232 Page 96
1165 If we differ from that we were, then all is not well. If we differ from that we were, then all is not well. cs pns12 vvb p-acp cst pns12 vbdr, av d vbz xx av. (15) part (DIV2) 232 Page 96
1166 2. Compare our selves againe with that state and frame that a Christian should bee in: 2. Compare our selves again with that state and frame that a Christian should be in: crd vvb po12 n2 av p-acp d n1 cc n1 cst dt njp vmd vbi p-acp: (15) part (DIV2) 233 Page 97
1167 for sometimes a Christian goes under an uncomfortable condition, all the daies of his life, so that hee is not fit to make himselfe his patterne. for sometime a Christian Goes under an uncomfortable condition, all the days of his life, so that he is not fit to make himself his pattern. c-acp av dt njp vvz p-acp dt j n1, d dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, av cst pns31 vbz xx j pc-acp vvi px31 po31 n1. (15) part (DIV2) 233 Page 97
1168 The true rule is, that description that is in the word of a waking and living Christian, what should a man be, take him at the best, the varying from that is a sleepie estate; The true Rule is, that description that is in the word of a waking and living Christian, what should a man be, take him At the best, the varying from that is a sleepy estate; dt j n1 vbz, cst n1 cst vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n-vvg cc vvg np1, r-crq vmd dt n1 vbi, vvb pno31 p-acp dt js, dt vvg p-acp d vbz dt j n1; (15) part (DIV2) 233 Page 97
1169 as for instance, A Christian should walke in the Comfort of the Holy Ghost, live and walke by faith, hee should depend upon God, and resist temptations. as for instance, A Christian should walk in the Comfort of the Holy Ghost, live and walk by faith, he should depend upon God, and resist temptations. c-acp p-acp n1, dt njp vmd vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, vvb cc vvi p-acp n1, pns31 vmd vvi p-acp np1, cc vvi n2. (15) part (DIV2) 233 Page 97
1170 Faith should worke by love, and love to our selves should move us to honour our selves as members of Christ, to disdaine to defile our selves by sinne, our hope if it bee waking will purge us and make us sutable to the condition we hope for in Heaven, Faith should work by love, and love to our selves should move us to honour our selves as members of christ, to disdain to defile our selves by sin, our hope if it be waking will purge us and make us suitable to the condition we hope for in Heaven, n1 vmd vvi p-acp n1, cc vvb p-acp po12 n2 vmd vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp n2 pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp n1, po12 n1 cs pn31 vbb n-vvg vmb vvi pno12 cc vvb pno12 j p-acp dt n1 pns12 vvb p-acp p-acp n1, (15) part (DIV2) 233 Page 97
1171 and the Company we hope to have fellowship with there. and the Company we hope to have fellowship with there. cc dt n1 pns12 vvb pc-acp vhi n1 p-acp a-acp. (15) part (DIV2) 233 Page 97
1172 3. Againe, look to the examples of others that are more gratious, I have as many incouragements to bee thankfull to God, 3. Again, look to the Examples of Others that Are more gracious, I have as many encouragements to be thankful to God, crd av, vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2-jn cst vbr av-dc j, pns11 vhb p-acp d n2 pc-acp vbi j p-acp np1, (15) part (DIV2) 234 Page 97
1173 and fruitfull, they enjoy no more meanes then I, and yet they abound in assurance, are comfortable in all conditions, J am downe in a little trouble, subject to passion, to barrennesse, and fruitful, they enjoy no more means then I, and yet they abound in assurance, Are comfortable in all conditions, J am down in a little trouble, Subject to passion, to Barrenness, cc j, pns32 vvb av-dx dc n2 cs pns11, cc av pns32 vvb p-acp n1, vbr j p-acp d n2, pns11 vbm a-acp p-acp dt j n1, j-jn p-acp n1, p-acp n1, (15) part (DIV2) 234 Page 97
1174 and distrust, as if there were no promises of God made to sowing in righteousnesse, and distrust, as if there were no promises of God made to sowing in righteousness, cc n1, c-acp cs pc-acp vbdr dx n2 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp vvg p-acp n1, (15) part (DIV2) 234 Page 97
1175 thus a man may discerne hee is a sleepe by comparing himselfe with others that are better then himselfe. thus a man may discern he is a sleep by comparing himself with Others that Are better then himself. av dt n1 vmb vvi pns31 vbz dt n1 p-acp vvg px31 p-acp n2-jn cst vbr jc cs px31. (15) part (DIV2) 234 Page 97
1176 4. Againe, it's evident that we are growing on to a sleepie condition by this, 4. Again, it's evident that we Are growing on to a sleepy condition by this, crd av, pn31|vbz j cst pns12 vbr vvg p-acp p-acp dt j n1 p-acp d, (15) part (DIV2) 235 Page 97
1177 when wee finde a backwardnesse to spirituall duties, as to prayer, thankesgiving, and spirituall conference, it should bee the joy of a Christian, (as it is his prerogative) to come into the presence of Christ and to be inabled to doe that, that is above himselfe. when we find a backwardness to spiritual duties, as to prayer, thanksgiving, and spiritual conference, it should be the joy of a Christian, (as it is his prerogative) to come into the presence of christ and to be enabled to do that, that is above himself. c-crq pns12 vvi dt n1 p-acp j n2, c-acp p-acp n1, n1, cc j n1, pn31 vmd vbi dt n1 pp-f dt njp, (c-acp pn31 vbz po31 n1) pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cc pc-acp vbi vvn pc-acp vdi d, cst vbz p-acp px31. (15) part (DIV2) 235 Page 98
1178 When what is spirituall in a duty will not downe with us, it is a signe our soules are in a sleepie temper, there is not a proportion betweene the soule and the businesse in heavenly duties, whom doe we speake to but God, whom doe we heare speake in the Word but God, what should be the temper of those that speake to God, When what is spiritual in a duty will not down with us, it is a Signen our Souls Are in a sleepy temper, there is not a proportion between the soul and the business in heavenly duties, whom do we speak to but God, whom do we hear speak in the Word but God, what should be the temper of those that speak to God, c-crq q-crq vbz j p-acp dt n1 vmb xx a-acp p-acp pno12, pn31 vbz dt n1 po12 n2 vbr p-acp dt j n1, pc-acp vbz xx dt n1 p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1 p-acp j n2, ro-crq vdb pns12 vvb p-acp p-acp np1, ro-crq vdb pns12 vvi vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1, r-crq vmd vbi dt n1 pp-f d cst vvb p-acp np1, (15) part (DIV2) 235 Page 98
1179 and heare him speake to them, it should be regardfull, reverent, observant, those that are watchfull to the eye of a Prince, what observance they shew, and hear him speak to them, it should be regardful, reverend, observant, those that Are watchful to the eye of a Prince, what observance they show, cc vvi pno31 vvi p-acp pno32, pn31 vmd vbi j, j, j, d cst vbr j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq n1 pns32 vvb, (15) part (DIV2) 235 Page 98
1180 when they are to receive any thing from him or to put up any request to him, Offer this to thy King, saith the Lord by Malachy, when a man comes drowsily to God, to sacrifice, to heare, to pray, &c. offer this cariage to man, will hee take it at thy hands. when they Are to receive any thing from him or to put up any request to him, Offer this to thy King, Says the Lord by Malachy, when a man comes drowsily to God, to sacrifice, to hear, to pray, etc. offer this carriage to man, will he take it At thy hands. c-crq pns32 vbr pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp pno31 cc pc-acp vvi a-acp d n1 p-acp pno31, vvb d p-acp po21 n1, vvz dt n1 p-acp np1, c-crq dt n1 vvz av-j p-acp np1, pc-acp vvi, pc-acp vvi, pc-acp vvi, av vvb d n1 p-acp n1, vmb pns31 vvi pn31 p-acp po21 n2. (15) part (DIV2) 235 Page 98
1181 Oh the mercy of our patient God, that will indure such services as we most frequently performe! O the mercy of our patient God, that will endure such services as we most frequently perform! uh dt n1 pp-f po12 j np1, cst vmb vvi d n2 c-acp pns12 av-ds av-j vvb! (15) part (DIV2) 235 Page 98
1182 by this indisposednesse to duty more or lesse, may wee discover our sleepinesse. by this indisposedness to duty more or less, may we discover our sleepiness. p-acp d n1 p-acp n1 av-dc cc av-dc, vmb pns12 vvi po12 n1. (15) part (DIV2) 235 Page 98
1183 5. When the soule begins to admire outward excellencies, when it awakes much to profits, pleasures, 5. When the soul begins to admire outward excellencies, when it awakes much to profits, pleasures, crd c-crq dt n1 vvz pc-acp vvi j n2, c-crq pn31 vvz av-d p-acp n2, n2, (15) part (DIV2) 236 Page 98
1184 and honours, when men admire great men, rich men, great places, the strength and fat of the soule are consumed by feeding on these things, and honours, when men admire great men, rich men, great places, the strength and fat of the soul Are consumed by feeding on these things, cc n2, c-crq n2 vvb j n2, j n2, j n2, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 vbr vvn p-acp vvg p-acp d n2, (15) part (DIV2) 236 Page 98
1185 so that when it comes to spirituall things it must needs be faint and drowsie. so that when it comes to spiritual things it must needs be faint and drowsy. av cst c-crq pn31 vvz p-acp j n2 pn31 vmb av vbi j cc j. (15) part (DIV2) 236 Page 99
1186 By these and the like signes, let us labour to search the state of our soules. By these and the like Signs, let us labour to search the state of our Souls. p-acp d cc dt j n2, vvb pno12 vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po12 n2. (15) part (DIV2) 236 Page 99
1187 1. And to 〈 ◊ 〉 us up the more, Consider the danger of a secure sleepie estate, there is no sin but a man is exposed unto in a secure estate, 1. And to 〈 ◊ 〉 us up the more, Consider the danger of a secure sleepy estate, there is no since but a man is exposed unto in a secure estate, crd cc pc-acp 〈 sy 〉 pno12 p-acp dt av-dc, vvb dt n1 pp-f dt j j n1, pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp p-acp dt j n1, (15) part (DIV2) 237 Page 99
1188 therefore the divell labours all hee can to cast men into this temper, which he must doe before he can make him fall into any grosse sinne, Therefore the Devil labours all he can to cast men into this temper, which he must do before he can make him fallen into any gross sin, av dt n1 vvz d pns31 vmb pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp d n1, r-crq pns31 vmb vdi c-acp pns31 vmb vvi pno31 vvi p-acp d j n1, (15) part (DIV2) 237 Page 99
1189 when hee is asleepe hee is in a fit frame for any ill action, he is in a temper fit for the divell to worke upon to bring into any dreame or error, to inflame the fancies and conceits with outward excellencies, the divell hath a faculty this way, to make outward things great that are nothing worth, when he is asleep he is in a fit frame for any ill actium, he is in a temper fit for the Devil to work upon to bring into any dream or error, to inflame the fancies and conceits with outward excellencies, the Devil hath a faculty this Way, to make outward things great that Are nothing worth, c-crq pns31 vbz j pns31 vbz p-acp dt j n1 p-acp d j-jn n1, pns31 vbz p-acp dt n1 j p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi dt n2 cc n2 p-acp j n2, dt n1 vhz dt n1 d n1, pc-acp vvi j n2 j cst vbr pix j, (15) part (DIV2) 237 Page 99
1190 and to make such sinnes little, as if we were awake would affright us; hee workes strongest upon the fancie, when the soule is sleepie or a little drowsie. and to make such Sins little, as if we were awake would affright us; he works Strongest upon the fancy, when the soul is sleepy or a little drowsy. cc pc-acp vvi d n2 j, c-acp cs pns12 vbdr j vmd vvi pno12; pns31 vvz js p-acp dt n1, c-crq dt n1 vbz j cc dt j j. (15) part (DIV2) 237 Page 99
1191 There is no man that comes to grosse sins suddenly, but hee falls by little and little, There is no man that comes to gross Sins suddenly, but he falls by little and little, pc-acp vbz dx n1 cst vvz p-acp j n2 av-j, cc-acp pns31 vvz p-acp j cc j, (15) part (DIV2) 238 Page 99
1192 first to slumber, and from slumber to sleepe, and from sleepe to security, and to from one degree to another: First to slumber, and from slumber to sleep, and from sleep to security, and to from one degree to Another: ord pc-acp vvi, cc p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi, cc p-acp n1 p-acp n1, cc p-acp p-acp crd n1 p-acp j-jn: (15) part (DIV2) 238 Page 99
1193 it is the inlet to all sinnes, and the beginning of all danger, therefore the Lord takes a contrary course with his, it is the inlet to all Sins, and the beginning of all danger, Therefore the Lord Takes a contrary course with his, pn31 vbz dt n1 p-acp d n2, cc dt n-vvg pp-f d n1, av dt n1 vvz dt j-jn n1 p-acp png31, (15) part (DIV2) 238 Page 99
1194 when hee would preserve a state or person he plants in them first a spirit of faith to beleeve that there is such a danger, when he would preserve a state or person he plants in them First a Spirit of faith to believe that there is such a danger, c-crq pns31 vmd vvi dt n1 cc n1 pns31 vvz p-acp pno32 ord dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi cst pc-acp vbz d dt n1, (15) part (DIV2) 238 Page 99
1195 or such agood to bee apprehended, upon watching and going on in a course befitting that condition, or such agood to be apprehended, upon watching and going on in a course befitting that condition, cc d av pc-acp vbi vvn, p-acp vvg cc vvg a-acp p-acp dt n1 vvg d n1, (15) part (DIV2) 238 Page 99
1196 and then faith (if it bee a matter of threatning) stirres up feare which maketh up care and diligence, this is Gods method, and then faith (if it be a matter of threatening) stirs up Fear which makes up care and diligence, this is God's method, cc av n1 (cs pn31 vbb dt n1 pp-f vvg) n2 p-acp n1 r-crq vvz a-acp n1 cc n1, d vbz npg1 n1, (15) part (DIV2) 238 Page 100
1197 when hee intends the preservation of any. when he intends the preservation of any. c-crq pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f d. (15) part (DIV2) 238 Page 100
1198 2. A man in his sleepe is fit to loose all, a sleepie hand lets any thing goe with ease. 2. A man in his sleep is fit to lose all, a sleepy hand lets any thing go with ease. crd dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 vbz j pc-acp vvi d, dt j n1 vvz d n1 vvi p-acp n1. (15) part (DIV2) 239 Page 100
1199 A man hath grace and comfort, hee lets it goe in his spirituall sleepinesse, grace in a great measure, A man hath grace and Comfort, he lets it go in his spiritual sleepiness, grace in a great measure, dt n1 vhz n1 cc n1, pns31 vvz pn31 vvi p-acp po31 j n1, vvb p-acp dt j n1, (15) part (DIV2) 239 Page 100
1200 and the sense and comfort of it alltogether. and the sense and Comfort of it altogether. cc dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31 av. (15) part (DIV2) 239 Page 100
1201 A Christian hath alwaies the divine nature in him that workes in some degree, yet notwithstanding in regard of his present temper and feeling, he may be in such a case, that he shall differ nothing from a reprobate, A Christian hath always the divine nature in him that works in Some degree, yet notwithstanding in regard of his present temper and feeling, he may be in such a case, that he shall differ nothing from a Reprobate, dt njp vhz av dt j-jn n1 p-acp pno31 cst vvz p-acp d n1, av a-acp p-acp n1 pp-f po31 j n1 cc n1, pns31 vmb vbi p-acp d dt n1, cst pns31 vmb vvi pix p-acp dt n-jn, (15) part (DIV2) 239 Page 100
1202 nay hee may come to feele more then any ordinary wicked man feeles whiles he lives in the world; as divers good Christians doe. nay he may come to feel more then any ordinary wicked man feels while he lives in the world; as diverse good Christians do. uh-x pns31 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi av-dc cs d j j n1 vvz cs pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1; c-acp j j np1 vdb. (15) part (DIV2) 239 Page 100
1203 And all this, through their carelesnesse, that they suffer themselves to bee robbed of first beginnings, by yeelding to delights, company and contentments; And all this, through their carelessness, that they suffer themselves to be robbed of First beginnings, by yielding to delights, company and contentment's; cc d d, p-acp po32 n1, cst pns32 vvb px32 pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f ord n2, p-acp vvg p-acp n2, n1 cc n2; (15) part (DIV2) 239 Page 100
1204 feeding their conceits with carnall excellencies, so favouring corruptions, and flattering that that is naught in them, they loose the comfort of all that is good: feeding their conceits with carnal excellencies, so favouring corruptions, and flattering that that is nought in them, they lose the Comfort of all that is good: vvg po32 n2 p-acp j n2, av vvg n2, cc vvg d cst vbz pix p-acp pno32, pns32 vvb dt n1 pp-f d cst vbz j: (15) part (DIV2) 239 Page 100
1205 who would doe this for the gaining of a little broken sleepe, I say broken sleepe, who would do this for the gaining of a little broken sleep, I say broken sleep, r-crq vmd vdi d p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt j j-vvn n1, pns11 vvb vvn n1, (15) part (DIV2) 239 Page 100
1206 for the better a man is, the more unquietly shall he sleepe in such a state, he shall feele startlings and frights in the middest of his carnall delights if he belong to God. for the better a man is, the more unquietly shall he sleep in such a state, he shall feel startlings and frights in the midst of his carnal delights if he belong to God. p-acp dt j dt n1 vbz, dt av-dc av-j vmb pns31 vvi p-acp d dt n1, pns31 vmb vvi n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j n2 cs pns31 vvb p-acp np1. (15) part (DIV2) 239 Page 100
1207 3. Besides, God meets them with some crosses in this world, that they shall gaine nothing by it. 3. Beside, God meets them with Some Crosses in this world, that they shall gain nothing by it. crd p-acp, np1 vvz pno32 p-acp d n2 p-acp d n1, cst pns32 vmb vvi pix p-acp pn31. (15) part (DIV2) 240 Page 100
1208 There is none of Gods children, that ever gained by yeelding to any corruption, or drowsinesse; though God saved their soules. There is none of God's children, that ever gained by yielding to any corruption, or drowsiness; though God saved their Souls. pc-acp vbz pix pp-f npg1 n2, cst av vvn p-acp vvg p-acp d n1, cc n1; cs np1 vvd po32 n2. (15) part (DIV2) 240 Page 101
1209 It is alwaies true, a secure state is a sure forerunner of some great crosse, or of some great sinne. It is always true, a secure state is a sure forerunner of Some great cross, or of Some great sin. pn31 vbz av j, dt j n1 vbz dt j n1 pp-f d j n1, cc pp-f d j n1. (15) part (DIV2) 240 Page 101
1210 God cannot endure such a temper of soule, livelesse and unfeeling performances and sacrifices, to him that hath given us such incouragements; God cannot endure such a temper of soul, Lifeless and unfeeling performances and Sacrifices, to him that hath given us such encouragements; np1 vmbx vvi d dt n1 pp-f n1, j cc j n2 cc n2, p-acp pno31 cst vhz vvn pno12 d n2; (15) part (DIV2) 240 Page 101
1211 It must needs be distastfull to God when we goe drowsily and heavily about His worke. It must needs be distasteful to God when we go drowsily and heavily about His work. pn31 vmb av vbi j p-acp np1 c-crq pns12 vvb av-j cc av-j p-acp po31 vvi. (15) part (DIV2) 240 Page 101
1212 Cursed is he that doth the worke of the Lord negligently, if it were to sheath his sword in the bowels of his enemy, to which man is exceedingly prone, Cursed is he that does the work of the Lord negligently, if it were to sheath his sword in the bowels of his enemy, to which man is exceedingly prove, vvn vbz pns31 cst vdz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 av-j, cs pn31 vbdr pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp r-crq n1 vbz av-vvg j, (15) part (DIV2) 240 Page 101
1213 yet if it bee not done with diligence and an eye to God, a man is cursed in it. yet if it be not done with diligence and an eye to God, a man is cursed in it. av cs pn31 vbb xx vdn p-acp n1 cc dt n1 p-acp np1, dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp pn31. (15) part (DIV2) 240 Page 101
1214 4. And it is an odious temper to God; 4. And it is an odious temper to God; crd cc pn31 vbz dt j n1 p-acp np1; (15) part (DIV2) 241 Page 101
1215 for doth not hee deserve cheerefull service at our hands? hath he beene a wildernesse to us? doth he not deserve the marrow of our soules? doth not his greatnesse require it at our hands, that our sences bee all waking? and doth not his mercy deserve, that our love should take all care, to serve him that is so gratious and good to us? Is it not the fruit of our redemption to serve him without feare in holinesse and righteousnesse all the daies of our lives. for does not he deserve cheerful service At our hands? hath he been a Wilderness to us? does he not deserve the marrow of our Souls? does not his greatness require it At our hands, that our Senses be all waking? and does not his mercy deserve, that our love should take all care, to serve him that is so gracious and good to us? Is it not the fruit of our redemption to serve him without Fear in holiness and righteousness all the days of our lives. c-acp vdz xx pns31 vvi j n1 p-acp po12 n2? vhz pns31 vbn dt n1 p-acp pno12? vdz pns31 xx vvi dt n1 pp-f po12 n2? vdz xx po31 n1 vvi pn31 p-acp po12 n2, cst po12 n2 vbb d n-vvg? cc vdz xx po31 n1 vvi, cst po12 n1 vmd vvi d n1, pc-acp vvi pno31 cst vbz av j cc j p-acp pno12? vbz pn31 xx dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp n1 p-acp n1 cc n1 d dt n2 pp-f po12 n2. (15) part (DIV2) 241 Page 101
1216 5. It is a state not onely odious to God, but irksome to our owne spirits, the Conscience is never fully at peace in a drowsie state or in drowsie performances. 5. It is a state not only odious to God, but irksome to our own spirits, the Conscience is never Fully At peace in a drowsy state or in drowsy performances. crd pn31 vbz dt n1 xx av-j j p-acp np1, cc-acp j p-acp po12 d n2, dt n1 vbz av-x av-j p-acp n1 p-acp dt j n1 cc p-acp j n2. (15) part (DIV2) 242 Page 101
1217 Likewise it is not gracefull to others, it breeds not love in them to good things, but dislike. Likewise it is not graceful to Others, it breeds not love in them to good things, but dislike. av pn31 vbz xx j p-acp n2-jn, pn31 vvz xx vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp j n2, cc-acp vvb. (15) part (DIV2) 243 Page 101
1218 Carnall men, let them see a Christian not carry himselfe waking as he should, though they bee a thousand times worse themselves, Carnal men, let them see a Christian not carry himself waking as he should, though they be a thousand times Worse themselves, j n2, vvb pno32 vvi dt njp xx vvi px31 vvg a-acp pns31 vmd, cs pns32 vbb dt crd n2 av-jc px32, (15) part (DIV2) 243 Page 102
1219 yet notwithstanding they think it should not be so, such a course doth not sute with so much knowledge and so much grace. yet notwithstanding they think it should not be so, such a course does not suit with so much knowledge and so much grace. av c-acp pns32 vvb pn31 vmd xx vbi av, d dt n1 vdz xx vvi p-acp av d n1 cc av d n1. (15) part (DIV2) 243 Page 102
1220 Let a man consider, wherefore God hath given the powers of the soule and the graces of the Spirit, are they not given for exercise and to bee imployed about their proper objects? a man is not a man, a Christian is not a Christian when he is not waking, he so farre degenerates from himselfe, Let a man Consider, Wherefore God hath given the Powers of the soul and the graces of the Spirit, Are they not given for exercise and to be employed about their proper objects? a man is not a man, a Christian is not a Christian when he is not waking, he so Far Degenerates from himself, vvb dt n1 vvb, c-crq np1 vhz vvn dt n2 pp-f dt n1 cc dt n2 pp-f dt n1, vbr pns32 xx vvn p-acp n1 cc pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po32 j n2? dt n1 vbz xx dt n1, dt njp vbz xx dt njp c-crq pns31 vbz xx vvg, pns31 av av-j vvz p-acp px31, (15) part (DIV2) 244 Page 102
1221 as he yeelds unto any unbeseeming carriage; as he yields unto any unbeseeming carriage; c-acp pns31 vvz p-acp d j n1; (15) part (DIV2) 244 Page 102
1222 wherefore hath God given us understanding, but to conceive the best things, wherfore have we Iudgement, but to judge aright betweene the things of Heaven and Earth, Wherefore hath God given us understanding, but to conceive the best things, Wherefore have we Judgement, but to judge aright between the things of Heaven and Earth, q-crq vhz np1 vvn pno12 n1, p-acp pc-acp vvi dt js n2, q-crq vhb pns12 n1, p-acp pc-acp vvi av p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, (15) part (DIV2) 244 Page 102
1223 wherefore have we love planted in us, but to set it on lovely objects, wherefore faith, but to trust God over all, Wherefore have we love planted in us, but to Set it on lovely objects, Wherefore faith, but to trust God over all, q-crq vhb pns12 vvb vvn p-acp pno12, cc-acp pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp j n2, c-crq n1, p-acp pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp d, (15) part (DIV2) 244 Page 102
1224 wherefore hatred, but to fly ill, wherefore have we affections, but for spirituall things; Wherefore hatred, but to fly ill, Wherefore have we affections, but for spiritual things; c-crq n1, p-acp pc-acp vvi j-jn, q-crq vhb pns12 n2, p-acp p-acp j n2; (15) part (DIV2) 244 Page 102
1225 when therefore our affections are dull, and loose their edge to these things, being quick onely to earthly things, what a temper is this, when Therefore our affections Are dull, and lose their edge to these things, being quick only to earthly things, what a temper is this, c-crq av po12 n2 vbr j, cc vvi po32 n1 p-acp d n2, vbg j av-j p-acp j n2, r-crq dt n1 vbz d, (15) part (DIV2) 244 Page 102
1226 how doth a man answer his Creation, the state of a new Creature, wherefore are all graces planted in the soule, how does a man answer his Creation, the state of a new Creature, Wherefore Are all graces planted in the soul, q-crq vdz dt n1 vvi po31 n1, dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, q-crq vbr d n2 vvn p-acp dt n1, (15) part (DIV2) 244 Page 102
1227 as faith and love, and hope and patience, but to be in exercise, and waking; as faith and love, and hope and patience, but to be in exercise, and waking; c-acp n1 cc n1, cc vvb cc n1, cc-acp pc-acp vbi p-acp n1, cc vvg; (15) part (DIV2) 244 Page 102
1228 to have these and to let them sleepe and lie unexercised, so farre a Christian forgets himselfe, to have these and to let them sleep and lie unexercised, so Far a Christian forgets himself, pc-acp vhi d cc pc-acp vvi pno32 vvi cc vvi vvn, av av-j dt njp vvz px31, (15) part (DIV2) 244 Page 102
1229 and is not himselfe, a Christian as a Christian, that is, in his right temper should bee in the act and exercise of what is good in him, upon all occasions, and is not himself, a Christian as a Christian, that is, in his right temper should be in the act and exercise of what is good in him, upon all occasions, cc vbz xx px31, dt njp p-acp dt njp, cst vbz, p-acp po31 j-jn n1 vmd vbi p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f r-crq vbz j p-acp pno31, p-acp d n2, (15) part (DIV2) 244 Page 103
1230 as we say of God, hee is a pure Act, because hee is allwaies in working, the Spirit of God is a pure act, in whom is no suffering but all action, about that that is fit for so glorious a nature; as we say of God, he is a pure Act, Because he is always in working, the Spirit of God is a pure act, in whom is no suffering but all actium, about that that is fit for so glorious a nature; c-acp pns12 vvb pp-f np1, pns31 vbz dt j n1, c-acp pns31 vbz av p-acp vvg, dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz dt j n1, p-acp ro-crq vbz dx vvg p-acp d n1, p-acp d cst vbz j p-acp av j dt n1; (15) part (DIV2) 244 Page 103
1231 So it is with the spirit of a man, that hath the Spirit of God, hee is in act, in exercise, in operation, So it is with the Spirit of a man, that hath the Spirit of God, he is in act, in exercise, in operation, av pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst vhz dt n1 pp-f np1, pns31 vbz p-acp n1, p-acp n1, p-acp n1, (15) part (DIV2) 244 Page 103
1232 as the Spirit is more or lesse in him, so he is more or lesse in operation, more or lesse fruitfull, what a world of good might Christians doe, as the Spirit is more or less in him, so he is more or less in operation, more or less fruitful, what a world of good might Christians do, c-acp dt n1 vbz av-dc cc av-dc p-acp pno31, av pns31 vbz av-dc cc av-dc p-acp n1, av-dc cc av-dc j, r-crq dt n1 pp-f j n1 np1 vdb, (15) part (DIV2) 244 Page 103
1233 if they were in a right temper, what a deale of ill might they escape and avoid that they lie in, if they were in a right temper, what a deal of ill might they escape and avoid that they lie in, cs pns32 vbdr p-acp dt j-jn n1, r-crq dt n1 pp-f j-jn n1 pns32 vvi cc vvi cst pns32 vvb p-acp, (15) part (DIV2) 244 Page 103
1234 if they would rouze up their soules to be as Christians should be, and as their soule and Conscience tells them, they ought and might be, did they rightly improve the meanes they have. if they would rouse up their Souls to be as Christians should be, and as their soul and Conscience tells them, they ought and might be, did they rightly improve the means they have. cs pns32 vmd vvi a-acp po32 n2 pc-acp vbi p-acp np1 vmd vbi, cc p-acp po32 n1 cc n1 vvz pno32, pns32 vmd cc vmd vbi, vdd pns32 av-jn vvb dt n2 pns32 vhb. (15) part (DIV2) 244 Page 103
1235 THE FOVRTH SERMON. CANT. V. VER. II. I sleepe but my heart wakes, &c. THE FOURTH SERMON. CANT. V. VER. II I sleep but my heart wakes, etc. dt ord n1. n1. np1 fw-la. crd pns11 vvb p-acp po11 n1 vvz, av (16) sermon (DIV1) 244 Page 105
1236 THE words as it hath beene shewed containe a Confession, I sleepe, and a Correction, my heart waketh. The confession hath been handled, THE words as it hath been showed contain a Confessi, I sleep, and a Correction, my heart waketh. The Confessi hath been handled, dt n2 c-acp pn31 vhz vbn vvn vvi dt n1, pns11 vvb, cc dt n1, po11 n1 vvz. dt n1 vhz vbn vvn, (16) sermon (DIV1) 245 Page 105
1237 now something of the correction or exception. now something of the correction or exception. av pi pp-f dt n1 cc n1. (16) sermon (DIV1) 245 Page 105
1238 My heart waketh. My heart waketh. po11 n1 vvz. (17) part (DIV2) 245 Page 105
1239 The word heart you know includes the whole soule, for the understanding is the heart, an understanding heart. To lay things up in our hearts, there it is memorie, and to cleave in heart is to cleave in will. To rejoyce in heart, that is in the affection, so that all the powers of the soule, the Inward man, (as Paul calleth it) is the heart. The word heart you know includes the Whole soul, for the understanding is the heart, an understanding heart. To lay things up in our hearts, there it is memory, and to cleave in heart is to cleave in will. To rejoice in heart, that is in the affection, so that all the Powers of the soul, the Inward man, (as Paul calls it) is the heart. dt n1 n1 pn22 vvb vvz dt j-jn n1, p-acp dt vvg vbz dt n1, dt j-vvg n1. pc-acp vvi n2 a-acp p-acp po12 n2, a-acp pn31 vbz n1, cc p-acp vvb p-acp n1 vbz pc-acp vvi p-acp vmb. p-acp vvb p-acp n1, cst vbz p-acp dt n1, av cst d dt n2 pp-f dt n1, dt j n1, (c-acp np1 vvz pn31) vbz dt n1. (17) part (DIV2) 246 Page 105
1240 I sleepe but my heart waketh. Indeed, the Church might have said, my heart sleepeth, but my heart waketh: I sleep but my heart waketh. Indeed, the Church might have said, my heart Sleepeth, but my heart waketh: pns11 vvb p-acp po11 n1 vvz. av, dt n1 vmd vhi vvn, po11 n1 vvz, cc-acp po11 n1 vvz: (18) part (DIV2) 246 Page 106
1241 for it is the same facultie, the same power of the soule, both in the state of Corruption, for it is the same faculty, the same power of the soul, both in the state of Corruption, c-acp pn31 vbz dt d n1, dt d n1 pp-f dt n1, av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (18) part (DIV2) 247 Page 106
1242 and of grace, in which the soule is, as in the twy-light, wee cannot say, this is light, and of grace, in which the soul is, as in the twilight, we cannot say, this is Light, cc pp-f n1, p-acp r-crq dt n1 vbz, c-acp p-acp dt n1, pns12 vmbx vvi, d vbz j, (18) part (DIV2) 247 Page 106
1243 and that is darkenesse, because there is such a mixture. and that is darkness, Because there is such a mixture. cc d vbz n1, c-acp pc-acp vbz d dt n1. (18) part (DIV2) 247 Page 106
1244 In all the powers of the soule, there is something good, and something ill, something flesh, and something spirit. In all the Powers of the soul, there is something good, and something ill, something Flesh, and something Spirit. p-acp d dt n2 pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vbz pi j, cc pi j-jn, pi n1, cc pi n1. (18) part (DIV2) 247 Page 106
1245 The heart was asleepe, and likewise was awake. I sleepe but my heart waketh; you see here then first of all in this correction; The heart was asleep, and likewise was awake. I sleep but my heart waketh; you see Here then First of all in this correction; dt n1 vbds j, cc av vbds j. pns11 vvb p-acp po11 n1 vvz; pn22 vvb av av ord pp-f d p-acp d n1; (18) part (DIV2) 247 Page 106
1246 That a Christian hath two principles in him, that which is good, and that which is evill, whence issueth the weakenesse of his actions, That a Christian hath two principles in him, that which is good, and that which is evil, whence issueth the weakness of his actions, cst dt njp vhz crd n2 p-acp pno31, cst r-crq vbz j, cc cst r-crq vbz j-jn, q-crq vvz dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, (18) part (DIV2) 247 Page 106
1247 and affections, They are all mixed, as are the principles from which they come forth, wee may observe further, that a Christian man may know how it is with himselfe, though he be mixed of flesh, and affections, They Are all mixed, as Are the principles from which they come forth, we may observe further, that a Christian man may know how it is with himself, though he be mixed of Flesh, cc n2, pns32 vbr d vvn, c-acp vbr dt n2 p-acp r-crq pns32 vvb av, pns12 vmb vvi av-jc, cst dt njp n1 vmb vvi c-crq pn31 vbz p-acp px31, cs pns31 vbb vvn pp-f n1, (18) part (DIV2) 247 Page 106
1248 and spirit, he hath a distinguishing knowledge and judgement whereby he knowes both the good, and evill in himselfe. and Spirit, he hath a distinguishing knowledge and judgement whereby he knows both the good, and evil in himself. cc n1, pns31 vhz dt j-vvg n1 cc n1 c-crq pns31 vvz d dt j, cc j-jn p-acp px31. (18) part (DIV2) 247 Page 106
1249 In a dungeon where is nothing but darkenesse both on the eye that should see, and on that which should bee seene, he can see nothing: In a dungeon where is nothing but darkness both on the eye that should see, and on that which should be seen, he can see nothing: p-acp dt n1 c-crq vbz pix p-acp n1 av-d p-acp dt n1 cst vmd vvi, cc p-acp d r-crq vmd vbi vvn, pns31 vmb vvi pix: (18) part (DIV2) 247 Page 106
1250 but where there is a supernaturall principle, where there is this mixture, there the light of the spirit searcheth the darke corners of the heart; but where there is a supernatural principle, where there is this mixture, there the Light of the Spirit Searches the dark corners of the heart; cc-acp c-crq pc-acp vbz dt j n1, c-crq pc-acp vbz d n1, a-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz dt j n2 pp-f dt n1; (18) part (DIV2) 247 Page 106
1251 A man that hath the spirit knoweth both, he knoweth himselfe and his owne heart. A man that hath the Spirit Knoweth both, he Knoweth himself and his own heart. dt n1 cst vhz dt n1 vvz d, pns31 vvz px31 cc po31 d n1. (18) part (DIV2) 247 Page 107
1252 The Spirit hath a light of its owne, even as Reason hath, how doth Reason know what it doth; The Spirit hath a Light of its own, even as Reason hath, how does Reason know what it does; dt n1 vhz dt n1 pp-f po31 d, av c-acp n1 vhz, q-crq vdz n1 vvi r-crq pn31 vdz; (18) part (DIV2) 247 Page 107
1253 By a reflect act Inbred in the soule, shall a man that is naturall reflect upon his state, By a reflect act Inbred in the soul, shall a man that is natural reflect upon his state, p-acp dt vvb n1 j p-acp dt n1, vmb dt n1 cst vbz j vvb p-acp po31 n1, (18) part (DIV2) 247 Page 107
1254 and know what hee knowes, what hee thinkes, what hee doth, and may not the soule that is raised to an higher estate know as much? undoubtedly it may. and know what he knows, what he thinks, what he does, and may not the soul that is raised to an higher estate know as much? undoubtedly it may. cc vvb r-crq pns31 vvz, r-crq pns31 vvz, r-crq pns31 vdz, cc vmb xx dt n1 cst vbz vvn p-acp dt jc n1 vvb p-acp d? av-j pn31 vmb. (18) part (DIV2) 247 Page 107
1255 Besides we have the Spirit of God, which is light, and selfe-evidencing, it shewes unto us, where it is, Beside we have the Spirit of God, which is Light, and self-evidencing, it shows unto us, where it is, a-acp pns12 vhb dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vbz j, cc j, pn31 vvz p-acp pno12, c-crq pn31 vbz, (18) part (DIV2) 247 Page 107
1256 and what it is ▪ The worke of the Spirit may sometimes bee hindered, as in times of temptation, and what it is ▪ The work of the Spirit may sometime be hindered, as in times of temptation, cc r-crq pn31 vbz ▪ dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmb av vbi vvn, c-acp p-acp n2 pp-f n1, (18) part (DIV2) 247 Page 107
1257 then I confesse a man may looke wholy upon corruption, and so mistake himselfe, in judging by that which hee sees present in himselfe, then I confess a man may look wholly upon corruption, and so mistake himself, in judging by that which he sees present in himself, cs pns11 vvb dt n1 vmb vvi av-jn p-acp n1, cc av vvb px31, p-acp vvg p-acp d r-crq pns31 vvz j p-acp px31, (18) part (DIV2) 247 Page 107
1258 and not by the other principle which is concealed for a time from him. and not by the other principle which is concealed for a time from him. cc xx p-acp dt j-jn n1 r-crq vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno31. (18) part (DIV2) 247 Page 107
1259 But a Christian, when he is not in such a temptation, he knowes his owne estate, But a Christian, when he is not in such a temptation, he knows his own estate, p-acp dt njp, c-crq pns31 vbz xx p-acp d dt n1, pns31 vvz po31 d n1, (18) part (DIV2) 247 Page 107
1260 and can distinguish betweene the principles in him of the flesh and spirit, grace and nature. and can distinguish between the principles in him of the Flesh and Spirit, grace and nature. cc vmb vvi p-acp dt n2 p-acp pno31 pp-f dt n1 cc n1, n1 cc n1. (18) part (DIV2) 247 Page 107
1261 Againe we see heere in, that the Church saith, but my heart waketh, that shee doth acknowledge there is good as well as evill; Again we see Here in, that the Church Says, but my heart waketh, that she does acknowledge there is good as well as evil; av pns12 vvb av p-acp, cst dt n1 vvz, p-acp po11 n1 vvz, cst pns31 vdz vvi pc-acp vbz j c-acp av c-acp n-jn; (18) part (DIV2) 248 Page 107
1262 As the Church is ingenious to confesse that which is amisse, I sleepe, so she is as true in confessing that which is good in her selfe; As the Church is ingenious to confess that which is amiss, I sleep, so she is as true in confessing that which is good in her self; c-acp dt n1 vbz j pc-acp vvi d r-crq vbz av, pns11 vvb, av pns31 vbz a-acp j p-acp vvg d r-crq vbz j p-acp po31 n1; (18) part (DIV2) 248 Page 107
1263 but my heart waketh, which yeelds us another observation. but my heart waketh, which yields us Another observation. p-acp po11 n1 vvz, r-crq vvz pno12 n-jn n1. (18) part (DIV2) 248 Page 107
1264 Wee should as well acknowledge that which is good, as that which is evill in our hearts. we should as well acknowledge that which is good, as that which is evil in our hearts. pns12 vmd a-acp av vvi d r-crq vbz j, p-acp d r-crq vbz j-jn p-acp po12 n2. (18) part (DIV2) 249 Page 107
1265 Because wee must not beare false witnesse (as not against others) much lesse against our selves. Because we must not bear false witness (as not against Others) much less against our selves. c-acp pns12 vmb xx vvi j n1 (c-acp xx p-acp n2-jn) d av-dc p-acp po12 n2. (18) part (DIV2) 250 Page 108
1266 Many helpe Satan the accuser and plead his cause against the Spirit their Comforter; in refusing to see what God seeth in them. Many help Satan the accuser and plead his cause against the Spirit their Comforter; in refusing to see what God sees in them. av-d n1 np1 dt n1 cc vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 po32 n1; p-acp vvg pc-acp vvi r-crq np1 vvz p-acp pno32. (18) part (DIV2) 250 Page 108
1267 Wee must make conscience of this, to know the good as well as the evill, though it be never so little. we must make conscience of this, to know the good as well as the evil, though it be never so little. pns12 vmb vvi n1 pp-f d, pc-acp vvi dt j c-acp av c-acp dt j-jn, cs pn31 vbb av-x av j. (18) part (DIV2) 250 Page 108
1268 To come in particular, what is that good the Church here confesseth, when shee saith, that her heart waketh? Shee in her sleepie estate, To come in particular, what is that good the Church Here Confesses, when she Says, that her heart waketh? She in her sleepy estate, pc-acp vvi p-acp j, r-crq vbz d j dt n1 av vvz, c-crq pns31 vvz, cst po31 n1 vvz? pns31 p-acp po31 j n1, (18) part (DIV2) 251 Page 108
1269 first hath her judgement sound in that which is truth of persons, things, and courses. First hath her judgement found in that which is truth of Persons, things, and courses. ord vhz po31 n1 j p-acp d r-crq vbz n1 pp-f n2, n2, cc n2. (18) part (DIV2) 251 Page 108
1270 Christians are not so benighted when they sleepe, or given up to such a reprobate judgement, Christians Are not so benighted when they sleep, or given up to such a Reprobate judgement, np1 vbr xx av j-vvn c-crq pns32 vvb, cc vvn a-acp p-acp d dt j-jn n1, (18) part (DIV2) 251 Page 108
1271 as that they discerne not differences: they can discerne that such are in a good way, and such are not; as that they discern not differences: they can discern that such Are in a good Way, and such Are not; c-acp cst pns32 vvb xx n2: pns32 vmb vvi cst d vbr p-acp dt j n1, cc d vbr xx; (18) part (DIV2) 251 Page 108
1272 that such meanes are good, and such are not; that such means Are good, and such Are not; d d n2 vbr j, cc d vbr xx; (18) part (DIV2) 251 Page 108
1273 a Christian oft times is forced to doe worke out of judgement, in case his affections are asleep or distracted, a Christian oft times is forced to do work out of judgement, in case his affections Are asleep or distracted, dt njp av n2 vbz vvn pc-acp vdi vvi av pp-f n1, p-acp n1 po31 n2 vbr j cc j-vvn, (18) part (DIV2) 251 Page 108
1274 and such workes are approved of God, as they come from a right judgement and conviction, and such works Are approved of God, as they come from a right judgement and conviction, cc d n2 vbr vvn pp-f np1, c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp dt j-jn n1 cc n1, (18) part (DIV2) 251 Page 108
1275 though the evill of them be chastised. But all is not in the judgement. though the evil of them be chastised. But all is not in the judgement. cs dt n-jn pp-f pno32 vbi vvn. p-acp d vbz xx p-acp dt n1. (18) part (DIV2) 251 Page 108
1276 The child of God asleep hath a working in the will, choosing the better part which he will cleave too, he hath a generall purpose to please God in all things, and no setled purpose in particular for to sleepe thus: The child of God asleep hath a working in the will, choosing the better part which he will cleave too, he hath a general purpose to please God in all things, and no settled purpose in particular for to sleep thus: dt n1 pp-f np1 j vhz dt n-vvg p-acp dt n1, vvg dt jc n1 r-crq pns31 vmb vvi av, pns31 vhz dt j n1 pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp d n2, cc dx j-vvn n1 p-acp j c-acp pc-acp vvi av: (18) part (DIV2) 252 Page 108
1277 answerable to his judgement therefore he chooseth the better part, and side, he ownes God, answerable to his judgement Therefore he chooses the better part, and side, he owns God, j p-acp po31 n1 av pns31 vvz dt jc n1, cc n1, pns31 vvz np1, (18) part (DIV2) 252 Page 108
1278 and his cause, even in evill times, cleaving in resolution of heart to the best wayes, though with weakenesse. and his cause, even in evil times, cleaving in resolution of heart to the best ways, though with weakness. cc po31 n1, av p-acp j-jn n2, vvg p-acp n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt js n2, cs p-acp n1. (18) part (DIV2) 252 Page 108
1279 Take David in his sleepie time betweene his repentance, and his foule sinne, if one should have asked him what he thought of the wayes of God, Take David in his sleepy time between his Repentance, and his foul sin, if one should have asked him what he Thought of the ways of God, vvb np1 p-acp po31 j n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc po31 j n1, cs pi vmd vhi vvn pno31 r-crq pns31 vvd pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, (18) part (DIV2) 253 Page 109
1280 and of the contrary, he would have given you an answer out of sound judgement thus and thus, and of the contrary, he would have given you an answer out of found judgement thus and thus, cc pp-f dt n-jn, pns31 vmd vhi vvn pn22 dt n1 av pp-f j n1 av cc av, (18) part (DIV2) 253 Page 109
1281 If you should have asked him what course he would have followed in his choice resolution, If you should have asked him what course he would have followed in his choice resolution, cs pn22 vmd vhi vvn pno31 r-crq n1 pns31 vmd vhi vvn p-acp po31 j n1, (18) part (DIV2) 253 Page 109
1282 and purpose, hee would have answered savourly. and purpose, he would have answered savourly. cc n1, pns31 vmd vhi vvn av-j. (18) part (DIV2) 253 Page 109
1283 Againe there remaineth affection answerable to their judgement, which though they finde, and feele it not for a time, it being perhaps scattered, Again there remains affection answerable to their judgement, which though they find, and feel it not for a time, it being perhaps scattered, av a-acp vvz n1 j p-acp po32 n1, r-crq c-acp pns32 vvb, cc vvb pn31 xx p-acp dt n1, pn31 vbg av vvn, (18) part (DIV2) 254 Page 109
1284 yet there is a secret love to Christ, and to his cause, and side, joyned with joy in the well-fare of the Church and people of God, rejoycing in the prosperity of the righteous, with a secret greefe for the contiarie. yet there is a secret love to christ, and to his cause, and side, joined with joy in the welfare of the Church and people of God, rejoicing in the Prosperity of the righteous, with a secret grief for the contiarie. av pc-acp vbz dt j-jn n1 p-acp np1, cc p-acp po31 n1, cc n1, vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j, p-acp dt j-jn n1 p-acp dt n1. (18) part (DIV2) 254 Page 109
1285 The pulses will beate this way, and good affections will discover themselves, take him in his sleepie estate, the judgement is sound in the maine, the will, the affections, the joy, the delight, the sorrow, this is an evidence his heart is awake. The Conscience likewise is awake; The pulses will beat this Way, and good affections will discover themselves, take him in his sleepy estate, the judgement is found in the main, the will, the affections, the joy, the delight, the sorrow, this is an evidence his heart is awake. The Conscience likewise is awake; dt n2 vmb vvi d n1, cc j n2 vmb vvi px32, vvb pno31 p-acp po31 j n1, dt n1 vbz j p-acp dt j, dt n1, dt n2, dt n1, dt n1, dt n1, d vbz dt n1 po31 n1 vbz j. dt n1 av vbz j; (18) part (DIV2) 254 Page 109
1286 the heart is taken ofttimes for the conscience in Scripture, a good Conscience (called a merry heart) is a continuall seast; the heart is taken ofttimes for the conscience in Scripture, a good Conscience (called a merry heart) is a continual seast; dt n1 vbz vvn av p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, dt j n1 (vvd dt j n1) vbz dt j zz; (18) part (DIV2) 255 Page 109
1287 Now the conscience of Gods children is never so sleepie, but it awaketh in some comfortable measure, Now the conscience of God's children is never so sleepy, but it awakes in Some comfortable measure, av dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2 vbz av-x av j, p-acp pn31 vvz p-acp d j n1, (18) part (DIV2) 255 Page 109
1288 though perhaps it may be deaded in a particular act, yet notwithstanding there is so much life in it, as upon speech, though perhaps it may be deadened in a particular act, yet notwithstanding there is so much life in it, as upon speech, cs av pn31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt j n1, av c-acp pc-acp vbz av d n1 p-acp pn31, c-acp p-acp n1, (18) part (DIV2) 255 Page 109
1289 or cenference, &c. there will be an opening of it and a yeelding at the length to the strength 〈 ◊ 〉 spirituall reason, his conscience is not •eared; or cenference, etc. there will be an opening of it and a yielding At the length to the strength 〈 ◊ 〉 spiritual reason, his conscience is not •eared; cc n1, av a-acp vmb vbi dt n-vvg pp-f pn31 cc dt j-vvg p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 〈 sy 〉 j n1, po31 n1 vbz xx vvn; (18) part (DIV2) 255 Page 110
1290 Dav•d was but a little rowsed by Nathan, yet you see how h• presently confessed ingeniously that he had sinned; Dav•d was but a little roused by Nathan, yet you see how h• presently confessed ingeniously that he had sinned; j vbds p-acp dt j vvn p-acp np1, av pn22 vvb c-crq n1 av-j vvd av-j cst pns31 vhd vvn; (18) part (DIV2) 255 Page 110
1291 So when he had numbred the people, his conscience presently smote him, and when he resolved to kill Naball and all his familie, which was a wicked, So when he had numbered the people, his conscience presently smote him, and when he resolved to kill Nabal and all his family, which was a wicked, av c-crq pns31 vhd vvn dt n1, po31 n1 av-j vvd pno31, cc c-crq pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi np1 cc d po31 n1, r-crq vbds dt j, (18) part (DIV2) 255 Page 110
1292 and carnall passion, in which there was nothing but flesh, yet when he was stopped by the advise, and carnal passion, in which there was nothing but Flesh, yet when he was stopped by the Advice, cc j n1, p-acp r-crq a-acp vbds pix cc-acp n1, av c-crq pns31 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1, (18) part (DIV2) 255 Page 110
1293 and the discreet counsell of Abigall, we see how presently he yeelded. and the discreet counsel of Abigail, we see how presently he yielded. cc dt j n1 pp-f np1, pns12 vvb c-crq av-j pns31 vvd. (18) part (DIV2) 255 Page 110
1294 There is a kinde of perpetuall tendernesse of conscience in Gods people, all the difference is; of more, or lesse. There is a kind of perpetual tenderness of conscience in God's people, all the difference is; of more, or less. pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp npg1 n1, d dt n1 vbz; pp-f dc, cc av-dc. (18) part (DIV2) 255 Page 110
1295 And ansvverable to these invvard povvers is the outvvard obedience of Gods children, in their sleepie estate, they goe on in a course of obedience, And answerable to these inward Powers is the outward Obedience of God's children, in their sleepy estate, they go on in a course of Obedience, cc j p-acp d j n2 vbz dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n2, p-acp po32 j n1, pns32 vvb a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (18) part (DIV2) 256 Page 110
1296 though deadly and coldly, and not vvith that glory that may give others good example, though deadly and coldly, and not with that glory that may give Others good Exampl, cs j cc av-jn, cc xx p-acp d n1 cst vmb vvi n2-jn j n1, (18) part (DIV2) 256 Page 110
1297 or yeeld themselves comfort, yet there is a course of good duties, his ordinarie vvay is good, hovvsoever he may step aside, his fits may be sleepie vvhen his estate is vvaking. or yield themselves Comfort, yet there is a course of good duties, his ordinary Way is good, howsoever he may step aside, his fits may be sleepy when his estate is waking. cc vvi px32 vvi, av pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f j n2, po31 j n1 vbz j, c-acp pns31 vmb vvi av, po31 n2 vmb vbi j c-crq po31 n1 vbz vvg. (18) part (DIV2) 256 Page 110
1298 We must distinguish betvveene a state and a fit, a man may have an Aguish fit in a sound body; We must distinguish between a state and a fit, a man may have an Aguish fit in a found body; pns12 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 cc dt j, dt n1 vmb vhi dt j n1 p-acp dt j n1; (18) part (DIV2) 256 Page 110
1299 The state of a Christian is a vvaking state in the Invvard man, the by courses he falle•h into are but fits out of vvhich he recovers himselfe. The state of a Christian is a waking state in the Inward man, the by courses he falle•h into Are but fits out of which he recovers himself. dt n1 pp-f dt njp vbz dt vvg n1 p-acp dt j n1, dt p-acp n2 pns31 vhz p-acp vbr p-acp n2 av pp-f r-crq pns31 vvz px31. (18) part (DIV2) 256 Page 110
1300 Whence for use let us magnif•e the goodnesse of God, that vvill remaine by his Spirit, Whence for use let us magnif•e the Goodness of God, that will remain by his Spirit, q-crq p-acp n1 vvb pno12 vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, cst vmb vvi p-acp po31 n1, (18) part (DIV2) 257 Page 110
1301 and let it stay to preserve life in such hearts as ours are, so prone to security, and let it stay to preserve life in such hearts as ours Are, so prove to security, cc vvb pn31 vvi pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp d n2 c-acp png12 vbr, av j p-acp n1, (18) part (DIV2) 257 Page 110
1302 and sleepinesse, let it put us in mind of other like mercifull and gracious doings of our God for us: and sleepiness, let it put us in mind of other like merciful and gracious doings of our God for us: cc n1, vvb pn31 vvd pno12 p-acp n1 pp-f j-jn av-j j cc j n2-vdg pp-f po12 n1 p-acp pno12: (18) part (DIV2) 257 Page 111
1303 that he gave his Spirit to us when we had nothing good in us, when it met with nothing, but enmity, rebellion, and indisposednesse; that he gave his Spirit to us when we had nothing good in us, when it met with nothing, but enmity, rebellion, and indisposedness; cst pns31 vvd po31 n1 p-acp pno12 c-crq pns12 vhd pix j p-acp pno12, c-crq pn31 vvd p-acp pix, cc-acp n1, n1, cc n1; (18) part (DIV2) 257 Page 111
1304 Nay consider how he debased himselfe and became man, in being united to our fraile flesh after an admirable neerenesse, Nay Consider how he debased himself and became man, in being united to our frail Flesh After an admirable nearness, uh-x vvb c-crq pns31 vvn px31 cc vvd n1, p-acp vbg vvn p-acp po12 j n1 p-acp dt j n1, (18) part (DIV2) 257 Page 111
1305 and all out of mercy to save us. and all out of mercy to save us. cc d av pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi pno12. (18) part (DIV2) 257 Page 111
1306 If so bee that Satan shall tempt us in such occasions, let us enter into our owne soules, If so be that Satan shall tempt us in such occasions, let us enter into our own Souls, cs av vbb d np1 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp d n2, vvb pno12 vvi p-acp po12 d n2, (18) part (DIV2) 258 Page 111
1307 and search the truth of Grace, our judgement, our wills, our constant course of obedience, and the inward principle whence it comes; and search the truth of Grace, our judgement, our wills, our constant course of Obedience, and the inward principle whence it comes; cc vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, po12 n1, po12 n2, po12 j n1 pp-f n1, cc dt j n1 c-crq pn31 vvz; (18) part (DIV2) 258 Page 111
1308 that we may be able to stand in the time of temptation. that we may be able to stand in the time of temptation. cst pns12 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (18) part (DIV2) 258 Page 111
1309 What upheld the Church, but this reflect act by the helpe of the Spirit, that shee was able to judge of the good, What upheld the Church, but this reflect act by the help of the Spirit, that she was able to judge of the good, q-crq vvd dt n1, p-acp d vvb n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst pns31 vbds j pc-acp vvi pp-f dt j, (18) part (DIV2) 258 Page 111
1310 as well as of the ill, thus David; The desires of our soule are towards thee, and though all this have befallen us, as well as of the ill, thus David; The Desires of our soul Are towards thee, and though all this have befallen us, c-acp av c-acp pp-f dt j-jn, av np1; dt n2 pp-f po12 n1 vbr p-acp pno21, cc cs d d vhb vvn pno12, (18) part (DIV2) 258 Page 111
1311 yet have we not forgotten thy Name, Psal. 44. 20. this will •nable us to appeale to God as Peter, Lord thou knowest I love thee, it is an evidence of a good estate. yet have we not forgotten thy Name, Psalm 44. 20. this will •nable us to appeal to God as Peter, Lord thou Knowest I love thee, it is an evidence of a good estate. av vhb pns12 xx vvn po21 n1, np1 crd crd d vmb vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 p-acp np1, n1 pns21 vv2 pns11 vvb pno21, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j n1. (18) part (DIV2) 258 Page 111
1312 My heart waketh. Gods children never totally fall from grace, though they sleepe yet their heart is awake. My heart waketh. God's children never totally fallen from grace, though they sleep yet their heart is awake. po11 n1 vvz. npg1 n2 av av-j vvi p-acp n1, cs pns32 vvb av po32 n1 vbz j. (19) part (DIV2) 258 Page 111
1313 The prophet Esay speaking of the Church and children of God, Esa. 6. 13. saith, It shall be as a tree, The Prophet Isaiah speaking of the Church and children of God, Isaiah 6. 13. Says, It shall be as a tree, dt n1 np1 vvg pp-f dt n1 cc n2 pp-f np1, np1 crd crd vvz, pn31 vmb vbi p-acp dt n1, (19) part (DIV2) 259 Page 111
1314 as an oake whose substance is in them, when they cast their leaves. as an oak whose substance is in them, when they cast their leaves. c-acp dt n1 rg-crq n1 vbz p-acp pno32, c-crq pns32 vvd po32 n2. (19) part (DIV2) 259 Page 111
1315 Though you see neither fruit, nor leaves, yet there is life in the root, The seed remaines in them, there is allway a seed remaining, it is an immotall seed that we are begotten by. Though you see neither fruit, nor leaves, yet there is life in the root, The seed remains in them, there is alway a seed remaining, it is an immotall seed that we Are begotten by. cs pn22 vvb dx n1, ccx n2, av pc-acp vbz n1 p-acp dt n1, dt n1 vvz p-acp pno32, a-acp vbz av dt n1 vvg, pn31 vbz dt j n1 cst pns12 vbr vvn p-acp. (19) part (DIV2) 259 Page 112
1316 Peter when he denied his Master, was like an Oake, that was weather-beaten, yet there was life still in the root. Peter when he denied his Master, was like an Oak, that was Weather-beaten, yet there was life still in the root. np1 c-crq pns31 vvd po31 n1, vbds av-j dt n1, cst vbds j, av a-acp vbds n1 av p-acp dt n1. (19) part (DIV2) 259 Page 112
1317 For questionlesse Peter loved Christ from his heart. For questionless Peter loved christ from his heart. p-acp j np1 vvd np1 p-acp po31 n1. (19) part (DIV2) 259 Page 112
1318 Sometimes a Christian may be in such a poore case as the spirituall life runneth all to the heart, Sometime a Christian may be in such a poor case as the spiritual life Runneth all to the heart, av dt njp vmb vbi p-acp d dt j n1 p-acp dt j n1 vvz d p-acp dt n1, (19) part (DIV2) 259 Page 112
1319 and the outward man is left destitute, as in warres, when the enemie hath conquered the field, the people runne into the Citie; and the outward man is left destitute, as in wars, when the enemy hath conquered the field, the people run into the city; cc dt j n1 vbz vvn j, c-acp p-acp n2, c-crq dt n1 vhz vvn dt n1, dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1; (19) part (DIV2) 259 Page 112
1320 and if they be beaten out of the Citie they runne into the Castle: and if they be beaten out of the city they run into the Castle: cc cs pns32 vbb vvn av pp-f dt n1 pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1: (19) part (DIV2) 259 Page 112
1321 the grace of God sometimes failes in the outward action, in the field, when yet it retireth to the heart, in which fort it is impregnable, My heart waketh. the grace of God sometime fails in the outward actium, in the field, when yet it retireth to the heart, in which fort it is impregnable, My heart waketh. dt n1 pp-f np1 av vvz p-acp dt j n1, p-acp dt n1, c-crq av pn31 vvz p-acp dt n1, p-acp r-crq n1 pn31 vbz j, po11 n1 vvz. (19) part (DIV2) 259 Page 112
1322 When the outward man sleepes, and there are weake dull performances, and perhaps actions amisse too, When the outward man sleeps, and there Are weak dull performances, and perhaps actions amiss too, c-crq dt j n1 vvz, cc pc-acp vbr j j n2, cc av n2 av av, (19) part (DIV2) 260 Page 112
1323 yet notwithstanding the heart waketh; As we see in a swoond or great scares, the blood spirits and life, yet notwithstanding the heart waketh; As we see in a swooned or great scares, the blood spirits and life, av a-acp dt n1 vvz; p-acp pns12 vvb p-acp dt vvd cc j n2, dt n1 n2 cc n1, (19) part (DIV2) 260 Page 112
1324 though they leave the face and hands, &c. yet they are in the heart. It is said in the Scripture of Eutichus, his life is in him still, Simile. though they leave the face and hands, etc. yet they Are in the heart. It is said in the Scripture of Eutychus, his life is in him still, Simile. cs pns32 vvb dt n1 cc n2, av av pns32 vbr p-acp dt n1. pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, po31 n1 vbz p-acp pno31 av, n1. (19) part (DIV2) 260 Page 112
1325 though hee seemed to be dead. though he seemed to be dead. cs pns31 vvd pc-acp vbi j. (19) part (DIV2) 260 Page 112
1326 As Christ said of Lazarus, So a man may say of a Christian, in his worst state, his life is in him still, he is not dead, but sleepes, his heart waketh. As christ said of Lazarus, So a man may say of a Christian, in his worst state, his life is in him still, he is not dead, but sleeps, his heart waketh. p-acp np1 vvd pp-f np1, av dt n1 vmb vvi pp-f dt njp, p-acp po31 js n1, po31 n1 vbz p-acp pno31 av, pns31 vbz xx j, cc-acp vvz, po31 n1 vvz. (19) part (DIV2) 260 Page 112
1327 This is a sound Doctrine and comfortable, agreeable to Scripture, and the experience of Gods people, we must not loose it therefore: This is a found Doctrine and comfortable, agreeable to Scripture, and the experience of God's people, we must not lose it Therefore: d vbz dt j n1 cc j, j p-acp n1, cc dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, pns12 vmb xx vvi pn31 av: (19) part (DIV2) 261 Page 112
1328 but make use of it against the time of temptation. but make use of it against the time of temptation. cc-acp vvb n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (19) part (DIV2) 261 Page 112
1329 There are some pulses that discover life in the sickest man, so are there some breathings and spirituall motions of heart, that will comfort in such times. There Are Some pulses that discover life in the sickest man, so Are there Some breathings and spiritual motions of heart, that will Comfort in such times. pc-acp vbr d n2 cst vvb n1 p-acp dt js n1, av vbr pc-acp d n2-vvg cc j n2 pp-f n1, cst vmb vvi p-acp d n2. (19) part (DIV2) 261 Page 113
1330 These two never faile on Gods part, his love which is unchangiable, and his grace a fruit of his love; These two never fail on God's part, his love which is unchangiable, and his grace a fruit of his love; np1 crd av vvb p-acp ng1 n1, po31 vvb r-crq vbz j, cc po31 n1 dt n1 pp-f po31 n1; (19) part (DIV2) 261 Page 113
1331 And two on our part, the impression of that love, and the gracious worke of the new creature. And two on our part, the impression of that love, and the gracious work of the new creature. cc crd p-acp po12 n1, dt n1 pp-f d n1, cc dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1. (19) part (DIV2) 261 Page 113
1332 Christ never dies (saith the Apostle) as hee never dies in himselfe (after his Resurrection) so he never dies in his Children, there is alwayes spirituall life. christ never die (Says the Apostle) as he never die in himself (After his Resurrection) so he never die in his Children, there is always spiritual life. np1 av-x vvz (vvz dt n1) c-acp pns31 av-x vvz p-acp px31 (c-acp po31 n1) av pns31 av-x vvz p-acp po31 n2, pc-acp vbz av j n1. (19) part (DIV2) 261 Page 113
1333 The heart waketh. The heart waketh. dt n1 vvz. (20) part (DIV2) 261 Page 113
1334 This is a secret of Gods Sanctuarie, only belonging to Gods people, others have nothing to doe with it, They shall ever love God and God will ever love them. This is a secret of God's Sanctuary, only belonging to God's people, Others have nothing to do with it, They shall ever love God and God will ever love them. d vbz dt n-jn pp-f ng1 n1, av-j vvg p-acp npg1 n1, ng2-jn vhb pix pc-acp vdi p-acp pn31, pns32 vmb av vvi np1 cc np1 vmb av vvi pno32. (20) part (DIV2) 262 Page 113
1335 The Apostle, 1 Cor. 14. 8. saith, Love never failes. Guifts you know shall be abolished, The Apostle, 1 Cor. 14. 8. Says, Love never fails. Gifts you know shall be abolished, dt n1, crd np1 crd crd vvz, n1 av-x vvz. n2 pn22 vvb vmb vbi vvn, (20) part (DIV2) 262 Page 113
1336 because the manner of knowing we now use shall cease, we see through a glasse, &c. but love abideth. Doth our love to God abide for ever; Because the manner of knowing we now use shall cease, we see through a glass, etc. but love Abideth. Does our love to God abide for ever; c-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg pno12 av n1 vmb vvi, pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1, av p-acp n1 vvz. vdz po12 n1 p-acp np1 vvb p-acp av; (20) part (DIV2) 262 Page 113
1337 and doth not his love to us whence it commeth? ours is but a reflection of Gods love. and does not his love to us whence it comes? ours is but a reflection of God's love. cc vdz xx po31 n1 p-acp pno12 c-crq pn31 vvz? png12 vbz cc-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1. (20) part (DIV2) 262 Page 113
1338 Let us comfort our selves therefore in this for the time to come, that in all the uncertainty of things in this life, wee have to day, Let us Comfort our selves Therefore in this for the time to come, that in all the uncertainty of things in this life, we have to day, vvb pno12 vvi po12 n2 av p-acp d c-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi, cst p-acp d dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp d n1, pns12 vhb p-acp n1, (20) part (DIV2) 262 Page 113
1339 and loose to morrow, as we see in Iob, there is somewhat a Saint may build on that is constant and unmoveable. and lose to morrow, as we see in Job, there is somewhat a Saint may built on that is constant and Unmovable. cc vvi p-acp n1, c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp np1, a-acp vbz av dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp d vbz j cc j-u. (20) part (DIV2) 262 Page 113
1340 I am the Lord I change not, therefore you sonnes of I acob are not consumed. I am the Lord I change not, Therefore you Sons of I acob Are not consumed. pns11 vbm dt n1 pns11 vvb xx, av pn22 n2 pp-f pns11 vvb vbr xx vvn. (20) part (DIV2) 262 Page 113
1341 God should deny himselfe (as it were) which hee cannot doe, and his owne constant Nature, God should deny himself (as it were) which he cannot do, and his own constant Nature, np1 vmd vvi px31 (c-acp pn31 vbdr) r-crq pns31 vmbx vdi, cc po31 d j n1, (20) part (DIV2) 262 Page 113
1342 if he should varie this way. if he should vary this Way. cs pns31 vmd vvi d n1. (20) part (DIV2) 262 Page 113
1343 A Christian is what his heart, and inward man is, It is a true speech of Divines God and nature beginne there. A Christian is what his heart, and inward man is, It is a true speech of Divines God and nature begin there. dt njp vbz q-crq po31 n1, cc j n1 vbz, pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f n2-jn n1 cc n1 vvb a-acp. (20) part (DIV2) 263 Page 114
1344 Art beginns with the face and outward lyniaments, as hypocrisie, outward painting, and expressions: Art begins with the face and outward lineaments, as hypocrisy, outward painting, and expressions: n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 cc j n2, c-acp n1, j n-vvg, cc n2: (20) part (DIV2) 263 Page 114
1345 But grace at the Center, and from thence goes to the Circumference; And therefore the Church values her selfe here by the disposition, and temper of her heart. But grace At the Centre, and from thence Goes to the Circumference; And Therefore the Church value's her self Here by the disposition, and temper of her heart. cc-acp n1 p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp av vvz p-acp dt n1; cc av dt n1 vvz po31 n1 av p-acp dt n1, cc n1 pp-f po31 n1. (20) part (DIV2) 263 Page 114
1346 Thus I am for my outward carriage, &c. I sleepe, but my heart that waketh. Therefore let us enter into our consciences and soules for the tryall of our estates, Thus I am for my outward carriage, etc. I sleep, but my heart that waketh. Therefore let us enter into our Consciences and Souls for the trial of our estates, av pns11 vbm p-acp po11 j n1, av pns11 vvb, cc-acp po11 n1 cst vvz. av vvb pno12 vvi p-acp po12 n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, (20) part (DIV2) 263 Page 114
1347 how it is with our judgements, Doe we allow of the wayes of God, and of the Law of the inward man? How is it with our affections, how it is with our Judgments, Do we allow of the ways of God, and of the Law of the inward man? How is it with our affections, c-crq pn31 vbz p-acp po12 n2, vdb pns12 vvb pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, cc pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt j n1? q-crq vbz pn31 p-acp po12 n2, (20) part (DIV2) 264 Page 114
1348 and bent to good things? How with our hatred, our zeale? Is it not more for outward things, and bent to good things? How with our hatred, our zeal? Is it not more for outward things, cc vvn p-acp j n2? np1 p-acp po12 n1, po12 n1? vbz pn31 xx dc p-acp j n2, (20) part (DIV2) 264 Page 114
1349 then for inward? Wee know what I•hu said to Ionadab, when he would have him into his Chariot, Is thine heart as mine, then for inward? we know what I•hu said to Ionadab, when he would have him into his Chariot, Is thine heart as mine, av p-acp j? pns12 vvb r-crq np1 vvd p-acp np1, c-crq pns31 vmd vhi pno31 p-acp po31 n1, vbz po21 n1 c-acp png11, (20) part (DIV2) 264 Page 114
1350 then come to mee? So saith Christ, is thine heart as mine, then give me thy hand, then come to me? So Says christ, is thine heart as mine, then give me thy hand, av vvb p-acp pno11? av vvz np1, vbz po21 n1 c-acp png11, av vvb pno11 po21 n1, (20) part (DIV2) 264 Page 114
1351 but first God must have our hearts, and then our handes; but First God must have our hearts, and then our hands; cc-acp ord np1 vmb vhi po12 n2, cc av po12 n2; (20) part (DIV2) 264 Page 114
1352 A man otherwise is but a ghost in Religion, which goes up and downe without a spirit of its owne, A man otherwise is but a ghost in Religion, which Goes up and down without a Spirit of its own, dt n1 av vbz p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, r-crq vvz a-acp cc a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 d, (20) part (DIV2) 264 Page 114
1353 but a picture, that hath an outside, and is nothing within. but a picture, that hath an outside, and is nothing within. cc-acp dt n1, cst vhz dt n1-an, cc vbz pix p-acp. (20) part (DIV2) 264 Page 114
1354 Therefore especially, let us looke to our hearts, Oh that th•re were such an heart in this people (saith God to Moses) to feare 〈 … 〉, for their good; Therefore especially, let us look to our hearts, O that th•re were such an heart in this people (Says God to Moses) to Fear 〈 … 〉, for their good; av av-j, vvb pno12 vvi p-acp po12 n2, uh cst av vbdr d dt n1 p-acp d n1 (vvz np1 p-acp np1) pc-acp vvi 〈 … 〉, c-acp po32 j; (20) part (DIV2) 264 Page 114
1355 This is it, that Gods children desire, that their hearts may be aright se•. This is it, that God's children desire, that their hearts may be aright se•. d vbz pn31, cst npg1 n2 vvb, cst po32 n2 vmb vbi av n1. (20) part (DIV2) 264 Page 114
1356 Wash thy heart O 〈 ◊ 〉 (saith the Prophet) from thy wickednesse, &c. Indeed all the outward man depends upon this; Wash thy heart Oh 〈 ◊ 〉 (Says the Prophet) from thy wickedness, etc. Indeed all the outward man depends upon this; vvb po21 n1 uh 〈 sy 〉 (vvz dt n1) p-acp po21 n1, av av av-d dt j n1 vvz p-acp d; (20) part (DIV2) 264 Page 115
1357 Therefore Satan, if he can get this fort, he is safe, and so Satans vicar. Therefore Satan, if he can get this fort, he is safe, and so Satan vicar. av np1, cs pns31 vmb vvi d n1, pns31 vbz j, cc av npg1 n1. (20) part (DIV2) 264 Page 115
1358 It was a watch-word, that was in Gregorie. 13. his time, in Queene Elizabeths daies, My Sonne, give methy heart, dissemble, goe to Church, and doe what you will, It was a watchword, that was in Gregory. 13. his time, in Queen Elizabeths days, My Son, give methy heart, dissemble, go to Church, and do what you will, pn31 vbds dt n1, cst vbds p-acp np1. crd po31 n1, p-acp n1 npg1 n2, po11 n1, vvb uh n1, vvb, vvb p-acp n1, cc vdb r-crq pn22 vmb, (20) part (DIV2) 264 Page 115
1359 but Da mihi cor, bee in heart a Papist, and goe where you will. but Dam mihi cor, be in heart a Papist, and go where you will. cc-acp n1 fw-la fw-la, vbb p-acp n1 dt njp, cc vvb c-crq pn22 vmb. (20) part (DIV2) 264 Page 115
1360 God is not content with the heart alone, (the Divell knowes if hee have the heart, he hath all, God is not content with the heart alone, (the devil knows if he have the heart, he hath all, np1 vbz xx j p-acp dt n1 av-j, (dt n1 vvz cs pns31 vhb dt n1, pns31 vhz d, (20) part (DIV2) 264 Page 115
1361 But God, as he made all, both soule, and body he will have all) but yet in times of temptation, the chiefe triall is in the heart. But God, as he made all, both soul, and body he will have all) but yet in times of temptation, the chief trial is in the heart. cc-acp np1, c-acp pns31 vvd d, d n1, cc n1 pns31 vmb vhi d) p-acp av p-acp n2 pp-f n1, dt j-jn n1 vbz p-acp dt n1. (20) part (DIV2) 264 Page 115
1362 And from hence, we may have a maine difference betweene one Christian and another. A sound Christian doth what he doth from the heart, he begins the workethere. And from hence, we may have a main difference between one Christian and Another. A found Christian does what he does from the heart, he begins the workethere. cc p-acp av, pns12 vmb vhi dt j n1 p-acp crd np1 cc j-jn. dt j njp vdz r-crq pns31 vdz p-acp dt n1, pns31 vvz av vbr. (20) part (DIV2) 265 Page 115
1363 What good he doth, he loves in his heart first, judgeth it to be good, and then he doth it. What good he does, he loves in his heart First, Judgeth it to be good, and then he does it. q-crq j pns31 vdz, pns31 vvz p-acp po31 n1 ord, vvz pn31 pc-acp vbi j, cc av pns31 vdz pn31. (20) part (DIV2) 265 Page 115
1364 An Hypocrite doth that he doth outwardly, and allowes not inwardly of that good he doth; an Hypocrite does that he does outwardly, and allows not inwardly of that good he does; dt n1 vdz d pns31 vdz av-j, cc vvz xx av-j pp-f d j pns31 vdz; (20) part (DIV2) 266 Page 115
1365 hee would doe ill, and not good, if it were in his choice. The good that he doth is for by ends, for correspondence, or dependance upon others, he would do ill, and not good, if it were in his choice. The good that he does is for by ends, for correspondence, or dependence upon Others, pns31 vmd vdi j-jn, cc xx j, cs pn31 vbdr p-acp po31 n1. dt j cst pns31 vdz vbz p-acp p-acp n2, p-acp n1, cc n1 p-acp n2-jn, (20) part (DIV2) 266 Page 115
1366 or conformitie with the times, to cover his designes under formalitie of Religion, that he may not be know he outwardly, or conformity with the times, to cover his designs under formality of Religion, that he may not be know he outwardly, cc n1 p-acp dt n2, pc-acp vvi po31 n2 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, cst pns31 vmb xx vbi vvn pns31 av-j, (20) part (DIV2) 266 Page 115
1367 as he is inwardly, an Atheist, and an Hypocrite. So he hath false aymes, his heart is not directed to a right marke; as he is inwardly, an Atheist, and an Hypocrite. So he hath false aims, his heart is not directed to a right mark; c-acp pns31 vbz av-j, dt n1, cc dt n1. av pns31 vhz j n2, po31 n1 vbz xx vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1; (20) part (DIV2) 266 Page 115
1368 But it is otherwise with Gods child, Whatsoever good he doth, it is in his heart first, Whatsoever ill he abstaines from, he doth it from his heart, judging it to be naught: But it is otherwise with God's child, Whatsoever good he does, it is in his heart First, Whatsoever ill he abstains from, he does it from his heart, judging it to be nought: cc-acp pn31 vbz av p-acp ng1 n1, r-crq j pns31 vdz, pn31 vbz p-acp po31 n1 ord, r-crq av-jn pns31 vvz p-acp, pns31 vdz pn31 p-acp po31 n1, vvg pn31 pc-acp vbi pix: (20) part (DIV2) 266 Page 116
1369 therefore he hates it, and will not doe it. Therefore he hates it, and will not do it. av pns31 vvz pn31, cc vmb xx vdi pn31. (20) part (DIV2) 266 Page 116
1370 Here is a maine difference of the Church from all others, It wakes in the heart, though the outward man sleepes. Here is a main difference of the Church from all Others, It wakes in the heart, though the outward man sleeps. av vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp d n2-jn, pn31 vvz p-acp dt n1, cs dt j n1 vvz. (20) part (DIV2) 266 Page 116
1371 But other mens hearts sleepe, when they wake, as you know some men will walke and doe many things in their sleepe. But other men's hearts sleep, when they wake, as you know Some men will walk and do many things in their sleep. p-acp j-jn ng2 n2 vvi, c-crq pns32 vvb, c-acp pn22 vvb d n2 vmb vvi cc vdb d n2 p-acp po32 n1. (20) part (DIV2) 266 Page 116
1372 An Hypocrite is such a kind of man, He walkes and goes up and downe, an Hypocrite is such a kind of man, He walks and Goes up and down, dt n1 vbz d dt n1 pp-f n1, pns31 vvz cc vvz a-acp cc a-acp, (20) part (DIV2) 266 Page 116
1373 but his heart is asleepe, he knowes not what he doth, nor doth he the thing out of judgement, but his heart is asleep, he knows not what he does, nor does he the thing out of judgement, cc-acp po31 n1 vbz j, pns31 vvz xx r-crq pns31 vdz, ccx vdz pns31 dt n1 av pp-f n1, (20) part (DIV2) 266 Page 116
1374 or love, but as one asleepe (as it were) he hath no inward affection unto the things he doth. or love, but as one asleep (as it were) he hath no inward affection unto the things he does. cc n1, cc-acp p-acp crd j (c-acp pn31 vbdr) pns31 vhz dx j n1 p-acp dt n2 pns31 vdz. (20) part (DIV2) 266 Page 116
1375 A Christian is the contrary, his heart is awake, When hee is asleepe. Another difference from the wordes you may have thus. A Christian is the contrary, his heart is awake, When he is asleep. another difference from the words you may have thus. dt njp vbz dt n-jn, po31 n1 vbz j, c-crq pns31 vbz j. j-jn n1 p-acp dt n2 pn22 vmb vhi av. (20) part (DIV2) 266 Page 116
1376 A Christian by the power of Gods Spirit in him, is sensible of the contrarieties in him, complaines, A Christian by the power of God's Spirit in him, is sensible of the contrarieties in him, complains, dt njp p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno31, vbz j pp-f dt n2 p-acp pno31, vvz, (20) part (DIV2) 267 Page 116
1377 and is ashamed for the same: and is ashamed for the same: cc vbz j p-acp dt d: (20) part (DIV2) 267 Page 116
1378 but an Hypocrite is not so, hee is not sensible of his sleepinesse, I sleepe (saith the Church ) so much as the Church saith shee slept; but an Hypocrite is not so, he is not sensible of his sleepiness, I sleep (Says the Church) so much as the Church Says she slept; cc-acp dt n1 vbz xx av, pns31 vbz xx j pp-f po31 n1, pns11 vvb (vvz dt n1) av av-d c-acp dt n1 vvz pns31 vvd; (20) part (DIV2) 267 Page 116
1379 So much shee did not sleepe: So much she did not sleep: av av-d pns31 vdd xx vvi: (20) part (DIV2) 267 Page 116
1380 for a man that is asleepe, cannot say he is asleepe, nor a dead man, that he is dead, So farre, as hee saith hee is asleepe, hee is awake. for a man that is asleep, cannot say he is asleep, nor a dead man, that he is dead, So Far, as he Says he is asleep, he is awake. p-acp dt n1 cst vbz j, vmbx vvi pns31 vbz j, ccx dt j n1, cst pns31 vbz j, av av-j, c-acp pns31 vvz pns31 vbz j, pns31 vbz j. (20) part (DIV2) 267 Page 116
1381 Now the Church confesseth that she was asleepe by that part, that was awake in her, other men doe not complaine, are not sensible of their sleepinesse, Now the Church Confesses that she was asleep by that part, that was awake in her, other men do not complain, Are not sensible of their sleepiness, av dt n1 vvz cst pns31 vbds j p-acp d n1, cst vbds j p-acp pno31, j-jn n2 vdb xx vvi, vbr xx j pp-f po32 n1, (20) part (DIV2) 267 Page 116
1382 and slumbring, but compose themselves to slumber, and seeke darkenesse, which is a friend of sleepe, they would willingly bee ignorant, to keepe their Conscience dull, and slumbering, but compose themselves to slumber, and seek darkness, which is a friend of sleep, they would willingly be ignorant, to keep their Conscience dull, cc vvg, cc-acp vvb px32 p-acp n1, cc vvi n1, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, pns32 vmd av-j vbi j, pc-acp vvi po32 n1 j, (20) part (DIV2) 267 Page 116
1383 and dumbe as much as they can, that it may not upbraid them. and dumb as much as they can, that it may not upbraid them. cc j c-acp d c-acp pns32 vmb, cst pn31 vmb xx vvi pno32. (20) part (DIV2) 267 Page 116
1384 This is the disposition of a Carnall man, he is not sensible of his estate as here the Church is. This is the disposition of a Carnal man, he is not sensible of his estate as Here the Church is. d vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, pns31 vbz xx j pp-f po31 n1 c-acp av dt n1 vbz. (20) part (DIV2) 267 Page 116
1385 A waking state is a blessed state. A waking state is a blessed state. dt n-vvg n1 vbz dt j-vvn n1. (21) part (DIV2) 267 Page 116
1386 The Church you see supports and comforts her selfe that she was waking in her inward man, that she was happy in that respect. The Church you see supports and comforts her self that she was waking in her inward man, that she was happy in that respect. dt n1 pn22 vvb vvz cc vvz po31 n1 cst pns31 vbds vvg p-acp po31 j n1, cst pns31 vbds j p-acp d n1. (21) part (DIV2) 268 Page 116
1387 How shall we do to keep & preserve our soules in this waking condition, especially in these drowsietimes? How shall we do to keep & preserve our Souls in this waking condition, especially in these drowsietimes? q-crq vmb pns12 vdi pc-acp vvi cc vvi po12 n2 p-acp d vvg n1, av-j p-acp d av? (21) part (DIV2) 268 Page 116
1388 1. Propound unto them waking considerations, What causeth our sleepes, but want of matters of more serious observation? None will sleepe when a thing is presented of excellency more then ordinary. 1. Propound unto them waking considerations, What Causes our sleeps, but want of matters of more serious observation? None will sleep when a thing is presented of excellency more then ordinary. crd vvi p-acp pno32 vvg n2, q-crq vvz po12 n2, p-acp n1 pp-f n2 pp-f av-dc j n1? np1 vmb vvi c-crq dt n1 vbz vvn pp-f n1 av-dc cs j. (21) part (DIV2) 269 Page 116
1389 To see and know and thinke of what a state we are now advanced unto in Christ, what we shall be ere long, To see and know and think of what a state we Are now advanced unto in christ, what we shall be ere long, p-acp vvi cc vvi cc vvi pp-f r-crq dt n1 pns12 vbr av vvn p-acp p-acp np1, r-crq pns12 vmb vbi c-acp av-j, (21) part (DIV2) 269 Page 116
1390 yet the fearefull estate we should be in, if God leave us to our selues? A state of astonishment, miserable and wretched, beyond speech, nay beyond conceit. yet the fearful estate we should be in, if God leave us to our selves? A state of astonishment, miserable and wretched, beyond speech, nay beyond conceit. av dt j n1 pns12 vmd vbi p-acp, cs np1 vvb pno12 p-acp po12 n2? dt n1 pp-f n1, j cc j, p-acp n1, uh-x p-acp n1. (21) part (DIV2) 269 Page 116
1391 Thus did the blessed soules in former times exercise their thoughts, raise and stirre them up by meditation, that so they might hold their soules in a high esteeme of the best things, Thus did the blessed Souls in former times exercise their thoughts, raise and stir them up by meditation, that so they might hold their Souls in a high esteem of the best things, av vdd dt j-vvn n2 p-acp j n2 vvb po32 n2, vvb cc vvi pno32 a-acp p-acp n1, cst av pns32 vmd vvi po32 n2 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt js n2, (21) part (DIV2) 269 Page 116
1392 and not suffer them to sleepe. and not suffer them to sleep. cc xx vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi. (21) part (DIV2) 269 Page 116
1393 We never fall to sleep in earthly and carnall delights, till the soule let its hould goe of the best things, We never fallen to sleep in earthly and carnal delights, till the soul let its hold go of the best things, pns12 av-x vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp j cc j n2, c-acp dt n1 vvb po31 n1 vvi pp-f dt js n2, (21) part (DIV2) 269 Page 116
1394 and ceaseth to thinke of, and to wonder at them. and ceases to think of, and to wonder At them. cc vvz pc-acp vvi pp-f, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32. (21) part (DIV2) 269 Page 116
1395 What made Moses to fall from the delights of Egypt? hee saw the basest things in Religion, were greater, What made Moses to fallen from the delights of Egypt? he saw the Basest things in Religion, were greater, q-crq vvd np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1? pns31 vvd dt js n2 p-acp n1, vbdr jc, (21) part (DIV2) 269 Page 116
1396 then the greatest things in the Court, yea in the World. Hee esteemed the reproach of Christ better then the greatest treasures of Egypt. then the greatest things in the Court, yea in the World. He esteemed the reproach of christ better then the greatest treasures of Egypt. cs dt js n2 p-acp dt n1, uh p-acp dt n1. pns31 vvd dt n1 pp-f np1 av-jc cs dt js n2 pp-f np1. (21) part (DIV2) 269 Page 116
1397 Make the heart thinke of the shortnesse, and vanity of this life, with the uncertainty of the time of our death; Make the heart think of the shortness, and vanity of this life, with the uncertainty of the time of our death; vvb dt n1 vvb pp-f dt n1, cc n1 pp-f d n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po12 n1; (21) part (DIV2) 270 Page 117
1398 and of what wondrous consequent it is to be in the state of Grace before we die. and of what wondrous consequent it is to be in the state of Grace before we die. cc pp-f r-crq j j pn31 vbz pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 c-acp pns12 vvb. (21) part (DIV2) 270 Page 117
1399 The uncertainty of the gales of Grace, that there may be a good houre, which if we passe, we may never have the like againe. The uncertainty of the gales of Grace, that there may be a good hour, which if we pass, we may never have the like again. dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f n1, cst a-acp vmb vbi dt j n1, r-crq cs pns12 vvb, pns12 vmb av-x vhi dt j av. (21) part (DIV2) 270 Page 117
1400 As the Angell descended at a certaine houre into the poole of Bethesda, when those that entred not immediatly after, went away sicke as they came. As the Angel descended At a certain hour into the pool of Bethesda, when those that entered not immediately After, went away sick as they Come. p-acp dt n1 vvn p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, c-crq d cst vvd xx av-j a-acp, vvd av j c-acp pns32 vvd. (21) part (DIV2) 270 Page 117
1401 So there are certaine good howers, which let us not neglect, this will help to keepe us waking. So there Are certain good hours, which let us not neglect, this will help to keep us waking. av a-acp vbr j j n2, r-crq vvb pno12 xx vvi, d vmb vvi pc-acp vvi pno12 vvg. (21) part (DIV2) 270 Page 117
1402 The Necessity of Grace, and then the free dispensing of it in Gods good time, The Necessity of Grace, and then the free dispensing of it in God's good time, dt n1 pp-f n1, cc av dt j vvg pp-f pn31 p-acp npg1 j n1, (21) part (DIV2) 270 Page 117
1403 and withall the terrour of the Lords day, Remembring (saith St. Paul) the terror of the Lord, I labour to stirre up all men, &c. Indeed it should make us stirre up our hearts, and withal the terror of the lords day, Remembering (Says Saint Paul) the terror of the Lord, I labour to stir up all men, etc. Indeed it should make us stir up our hearts, cc av dt n1 pp-f dt n2 n1, vvg (vvz n1 np1) dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns11 vvb pc-acp vvi a-acp d n2, av np1 pn31 vmd vvi pno12 vvi a-acp po12 n2, (21) part (DIV2) 270 Page 117
1404 when we consider the terrour of the Lord, to thinke, that ere long, we shall be all drawn to an exact account, before a strict, precise Judge; when we Consider the terror of the Lord, to think, that ere long, we shall be all drawn to an exact account, before a strict, precise Judge; c-crq pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vvi, cst c-acp av-j, pns12 vmb vbi av-d vvn p-acp dt j n1, p-acp dt j, j n1; (21) part (DIV2) 270 Page 117
1405 And shall our eyes then be sleeping and carelesse? These and such like considerations out of spirituall wisdome we should propound to our selves, that so we might have waking soules, And shall our eyes then be sleeping and careless? These and such like considerations out of spiritual Wisdom we should propound to our selves, that so we might have waking Souls, cc vmb po12 n2 av vbi vvg cc j? np1 cc d j n2 av pp-f j n1 pns12 vmd vvi p-acp po12 n2, cst av pns12 vmd vhi vvg n2, (21) part (DIV2) 270 Page 117
1406 and preserve them in a right temper. and preserve them in a right temper. cc vvi pno32 p-acp dt j-jn n1. (21) part (DIV2) 270 Page 117
1407 The soule is as the object is that is presented to it, and as the certainty of the apprehension is of that object. The soul is as the Object is that is presented to it, and as the certainty of the apprehension is of that Object. dt n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 vbz cst vbz vvn p-acp pn31, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz pp-f d n1. (21) part (DIV2) 271 Page 117
1408 It conduceth much therefore to the awakening of the soule to keepe faith awake. It's not the greatnesse alone, but the presence of great things that stirres us; It conduceth much Therefore to the awakening of the soul to keep faith awake. It's not the greatness alone, but the presence of great things that stirs us; pn31 vvz d av p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi n1 vvi. pn31|vbz xx dt n1 av-j, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2 cst n2 pno12; (21) part (DIV2) 271 Page 117
1409 now it is the nature of faith to make things powerfully present to the soule: now it is the nature of faith to make things powerfully present to the soul: av pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi n2 av-j j p-acp dt n1: (21) part (DIV2) 271 Page 118
1410 for it sets things before us in the word of Iebovah, that made all things of nothing, for it sets things before us in the word of Iebovah, that made all things of nothing, c-acp pn31 vvz n2 p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cst vvd d n2 pp-f pix, (21) part (DIV2) 271 Page 118
1411 and is Lord of his word, to give a being to whatsoever he hath spoken. and is Lord of his word, to give a being to whatsoever he hath spoken. cc vbz n1 pp-f po31 n1, pc-acp vvi dt vbg p-acp r-crq pns31 vhz vvn. (21) part (DIV2) 271 Page 118
1412 Faith is an awakening Grace, keepe that awake, and it will keepe all other graces waking. Faith is an awakening Grace, keep that awake, and it will keep all other graces waking. n1 vbz dt n-vvg n1, vvb cst vvb, cc pn31 vmb vvi d j-jn n2 vvg. (21) part (DIV2) 271 Page 118
1413 When a man believes, that all these things shall be on fire ere long, that Heaven and Earth shall fall in peeces, that we shall be called to give an account; When a man believes, that all these things shall be on fire ere long, that Heaven and Earth shall fallen in Pieces, that we shall be called to give an account; c-crq dt n1 vvz, cst d d n2 vmb vbi p-acp n1 c-acp av-j, cst n1 cc n1 vmb vvi p-acp n2, cst pns12 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi dt n1; (21) part (DIV2) 272 Page 118
1414 before that time we may be taken away. before that time we may be taken away. p-acp d n1 pns12 vmb vbi vvn av. (21) part (DIV2) 272 Page 118
1415 Is it not a wonder we stand so long, when Cities, stone walls fall, and Kingdomes come to suddaine periods? When faith apprehends, Is it not a wonder we stand so long, when Cities, stone walls fallen, and Kingdoms come to sudden periods? When faith apprehends, vbz pn31 xx dt n1 pns12 vvb av av-j, c-crq n2, n1 n2 vvi, cc n2 vvb p-acp j n2? c-crq n1 vvz, (21) part (DIV2) 272 Page 118
1416 and setts this to the eye of the soule, it affects the same marvellously: and sets this to the eye of the soul, it affects the same marvellously: cc vvz d p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pn31 vvz dt d av-j: (21) part (DIV2) 272 Page 118
1417 Therfore let faith set before the soule some present thoughts according to its temper, sometimes terrible things to awaken it out of its dulnesse: Therefore let faith Set before the soul Some present thoughts according to its temper, sometime terrible things to awaken it out of its dulness: av vvb n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 d j n2 vvg p-acp po31 n1, av j n2 pc-acp vvi pn31 av pp-f po31 n1: (21) part (DIV2) 272 Page 118
1418 Sometimes glorious things, Promises, and Mercies, to waken it out of its sadnesse, &c. When we are in a prosperous estate let faith make present all the sinnes and temptations that usually accompany such an estate, Sometime glorious things, Promises, and mercies, to waken it out of its sadness, etc. When we Are in a prosperous estate let faith make present all the Sins and temptations that usually accompany such an estate, av j n2, vvz, cc n2, pc-acp vvi pn31 av pp-f po31 n1, av c-crq pns12 vbr p-acp dt j n1 vvb n1 vvi j d dt n2 cc n2 cst av-j vvi d dt n1, (21) part (DIV2) 272 Page 118
1419 as Pride, security, selfe-applause and the like: as Pride, security, self-applause and the like: c-acp n1, n1, n1 cc dt j: (21) part (DIV2) 272 Page 118
1420 if in adversitie, thinke also of what sinnes may beset us there, this will awaken up such graces in us, if in adversity, think also of what Sins may beset us there, this will awaken up such graces in us, cs p-acp n1, vvb av pp-f r-crq n2 vmb vvi pno12 a-acp, d vmb vvi a-acp d n2 p-acp pno12, (21) part (DIV2) 272 Page 118
1421 as are sutable to such an estate for the preventing of such sinnes and temptations, as Are suitable to such an estate for the preventing of such Sins and temptations, c-acp vbr j p-acp d dt n1 p-acp dt vvg pp-f d n2 cc n2, (21) part (DIV2) 272 Page 118
1422 and so keepe our hea••s in exercise to godlinesse: then which, nothing will more prevent sleeping. and so keep our hea••s in exercise to godliness: then which, nothing will more prevent sleeping. cc av vvb po12 n2 p-acp vvi p-acp n1: av r-crq, pix vmb av-dc vvi vvg. (21) part (DIV2) 272 Page 118
1423 And withall, labour for abundance of the Spirit of God, for what makes men sleepie, And withal, labour for abundance of the Spirit of God, for what makes men sleepy, cc av, n1 p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp r-crq vvz n2 j, (21) part (DIV2) 273 Page 118
1424 and drowsie? the want of spirits, wee are dull, and overloaden with grosse humours, whereby the strength sinkes and failes? Christians should knovv, that there is a necessitie, and drowsy? the want of spirits, we Are dull, and overladen with gross humours, whereby the strength sinks and fails? Christians should know, that there is a necessity, cc j? dt n1 pp-f n2, pns12 vbr j, cc vvn p-acp j n2, c-crq dt n1 vvz cc vvz? np1 vmd vvi, cst pc-acp vbz dt n1, (21) part (DIV2) 273 Page 119
1425 if they vvill keepe themselves waking, to keepe themselves spirituall. if they will keep themselves waking, to keep themselves spiritual. cs pns32 vmb vvi px32 vvg, pc-acp vvi px32 j. (21) part (DIV2) 273 Page 119
1426 Pray for the Spirit above all things, it is the life of our life, the soule of our soule. prey for the Spirit above all things, it is the life of our life, the soul of our soul. n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp d n2, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, dt n1 pp-f po12 n1. (21) part (DIV2) 273 Page 119
1427 What is the bodie without the soule, or the soule without the Spirit of God, even a dead lump. What is the body without the soul, or the soul without the Spirit of God, even a dead lump. q-crq vbz dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cc dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, av dt j n1. (21) part (DIV2) 273 Page 119
1428 And let us keepe our selves in such good vvaies, as vve may expect the presence of the Spirit to bee about us, vvhich vvill keepe us awake. And let us keep our selves in such good ways, as we may expect the presence of the Spirit to be about us, which will keep us awake. cc vvb pno12 vvi po12 n2 p-acp d j n2, c-acp pns12 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vbi p-acp pno12, r-crq vmb vvi pno12 vvi. (21) part (DIV2) 273 Page 119
1429 Wee must keepe our selves in as much light as may be, for all sleepinesse comes vvith darkenes, let us keepe our soules in a perpetuall light, we must keep our selves in as much Light as may be, for all sleepiness comes with darkness, let us keep our Souls in a perpetual Light, pns12 vmb vvi po12 n2 p-acp p-acp d n1 c-acp vmb vbi, p-acp d n1 vvz p-acp n1, vvb pno12 vvi po12 n2 p-acp dt j n1, (21) part (DIV2) 274 Page 119
1430 when any doubt or darke thought ariseth, upon yeelding thereunto comes a sleepie temper, sleepinesse in the affections ariseth from darkenesse of judgement, the more we labour to increase our knowledge, when any doubt or dark Thought arises, upon yielding thereunto comes a sleepy temper, sleepiness in the affections arises from darkness of judgement, the more we labour to increase our knowledge, c-crq d n1 cc j n1 vvz, p-acp vvg av vvz dt j n1, n1 p-acp dt n2 vvz p-acp n1 pp-f n1, dt av-dc pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi po12 n1, (21) part (DIV2) 274 Page 119
1431 and the more the spirituall light and beames of it shine in at our windovves, the better it vvill be for us, and the more the spiritual Light and beams of it shine in At our windows, the better it will be for us, cc dt av-dc dt j n1 cc n2 pp-f pn31 vvi p-acp p-acp po12 n2, dt jc pn31 vmb vbi p-acp pno12, (21) part (DIV2) 274 Page 119
1432 and the more shall we be able to keepe avvake. and the more shall we be able to keep awake. cc dt av-dc vmb pns12 vbi j pc-acp vvi j. (21) part (DIV2) 274 Page 119
1433 What makes men in their corruptions to avoid the Ministery of the Word, or any thing that may avvake their consciences? It is the desire they have to sleepe, they knovv, the more they knovv, the more they must practise, What makes men in their corruptions to avoid the Ministry of the Word, or any thing that may awake their Consciences? It is the desire they have to sleep, they know, the more they know, the more they must practise, q-crq vvz n2 p-acp po32 n2 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc d n1 cst vmb j po32 n2? pn31 vbz dt n1 pns32 vhb pc-acp vvi, pns32 vvb, dt av-dc pns32 vvb, dt av-dc pns32 vmb vvi, (21) part (DIV2) 274 Page 119
1434 or else they must have a galled conscience. or Else they must have a galled conscience. cc av pns32 vmb vhi dt j-vvn n1. (21) part (DIV2) 274 Page 119
1435 They see Religion vvill not stand vvith their ends, rich they must be, and great they vvill be, They see Religion will not stand with their ends, rich they must be, and great they will be, pns32 vvb n1 vmb xx vvi p-acp po32 n2, j pns32 vmb vbi, cc j pns32 vmb vbi, (21) part (DIV2) 274 Page 119
1436 but if they suffer the light to grow upon them, that will tell them they must not rise, but if they suffer the Light to grow upon them, that will tell them they must not rise, cc-acp cs pns32 vvb dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, cst vmb vvi pno32 pns32 vmb xx vvi, (21) part (DIV2) 274 Page 120
1437 and be great, by these and such courses. and be great, by these and such courses. cc vbi j, p-acp d cc d n2. (21) part (DIV2) 274 Page 120
1438 A gracious heart vvill be desirous of spirituall knovvledge especially, and not care how neere the Word comes: A gracious heart will be desirous of spiritual knowledge especially, and not care how near the Word comes: dt j n1 vmb vbi j pp-f j n1 av-j, cc xx vvi c-crq av-j dt n1 vvz: (21) part (DIV2) 274 Page 120
1439 because they ingeniously and freely desire to be spiritually better, they make all things in the world yeeld to the invvard man: Because they ingeniously and freely desire to be spiritually better, they make all things in the world yield to the inward man: c-acp pns32 av-j cc av-j vvb pc-acp vbi av-j av-jc, pns32 vvb d n2 p-acp dt n1 vvb p-acp dt j n1: (21) part (DIV2) 274 Page 120
1440 they desire to knovv their ovvne corruptions and evills more and more, and therefore love the light as children of the light, they desire to know their own corruptions and evils more and more, and Therefore love the Light as children of the Light, pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi po32 d n2 cc n2-jn av-dc cc av-dc, cc av vvb dt j p-acp n2 pp-f dt n1, (21) part (DIV2) 274 Page 120
1441 and of the day. 1 Thess. 5. Sleepe is a worke of darkenesse, men therefore of darke and drovvsie hearts desire darkenesse for that very end that their consciences may sleepe. and of the day. 1 Thess 5. Sleep is a work of darkness, men Therefore of dark and drowsy hearts desire darkness for that very end that their Consciences may sleep. cc pp-f dt n1. crd np1 crd vvb vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, n2 av pp-f j cc j n2 vvb n1 p-acp d j n1 cst po32 n2 vmb vvi. (21) part (DIV2) 274 Page 120
1442 Labour to preserve the soule in the feare of God; because feare is a waking affection, yea one of the vvakefullest; Labour to preserve the soul in the Fear of God; Because Fear is a waking affection, yea one of the vvakefullest; n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; p-acp n1 vbz dt vvg n1, uh pi pp-f dt js; (21) part (DIV2) 275 Page 120
1443 For, Naturally we are more moved with dangers, then stirred with hopes: For, Naturally we Are more moved with dangers, then stirred with hope's: c-acp, av-j pns12 vbr av-dc vvn p-acp n2, av vvn p-acp n2: (21) part (DIV2) 275 Page 120
1444 Therfore, that affection, that is most conversant about danger, is the most rowzing and waking affection. Therefore, that affection, that is most conversant about danger, is the most rousing and waking affection. av, cst n1, cst vbz av-ds j p-acp n1, vbz dt av-ds j-vvg cc vvg n1. (21) part (DIV2) 275 Page 120
1445 Preserve therfore the feare of God by all meanes. Preserve Therefore the Fear of God by all means. vvb av dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n2. (21) part (DIV2) 275 Page 120
1446 It is one character of a Christian, vvho, when he hath lost almost all Grace (to his feeling) yet the feare of God is alwayes left with him; It is one character of a Christian, who, when he hath lost almost all Grace (to his feeling) yet the Fear of God is always left with him; pn31 vbz crd n1 pp-f dt njp, r-crq, c-crq pns31 vhz vvn av d n1 (p-acp po31 n1) av dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz av vvn p-acp pno31; (21) part (DIV2) 275 Page 120
1447 he feares sin, and the reward of it, and therfore God makes that awethe Bond of the Nevv Covenant. he fears since, and the reward of it, and Therefore God makes that aweth Bound of the New Covenant. pns31 vvz n1, cc dt n1 pp-f pn31, cc av np1 vvz cst vvz n1 pp-f dt j n1. (21) part (DIV2) 275 Page 120
1448 I will put my feare into their hearts, that they shall never depart from mee ▪ One Christian is better then another, by how much more he wakes, and feares more then another. I will put my Fear into their hearts, that they shall never depart from me ▪ One Christian is better then Another, by how much more he wakes, and fears more then Another. pns11 vmb vvi po11 n1 p-acp po32 n2, cst pns32 vmb av-x vvi p-acp pno11 ▪ crd np1 vbz jc cs j-jn, p-acp c-crq av-d av-dc pns31 vvz, cc n2 av-dc cs j-jn. (21) part (DIV2) 275 Page 120
1449 Of all Christians, marke those are most gracious, spirituall and heavenly, that are the most awfull, Of all Christians, mark those Are most gracious, spiritual and heavenly, that Are the most awful, pp-f d np1, n1 d vbr av-ds j, j cc j, cst vbr dt av-ds j, (21) part (DIV2) 275 Page 120
1450 and carefull of their speeches, courses, and demeanours: tender, even of offending God in little things. and careful of their Speeches, courses, and demeanours: tender, even of offending God in little things. cc j pp-f po32 n2, n2, cc n2: vvb, av pp-f vvg np1 p-acp j n2. (21) part (DIV2) 275 Page 120
1451 You shall not have light, & common oathes come from them, nor unsavoury speeches. Sometimes a good Christian may in a state of sleepinesse be faulty some way. You shall not have Light, & Common Oaths come from them, nor unsavoury Speeches. Sometime a good Christian may in a state of sleepiness be faulty Some Way. pn22 vmb xx vhi n1, cc j n2 vvb p-acp pno32, ccx j n2. av dt j njp vmb p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vbb j d n1. (21) part (DIV2) 275 Page 121
1452 But he grovves in the knovvledge of the greatnesse of God, and the experience of his ovvn infirmities, But he grows in the knowledge of the greatness of God, and the experience of his own infirmities, p-acp pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n1 pp-f po31 d n2, (21) part (DIV2) 275 Page 121
1453 as he grovves in the sense of the love of God. as he grows in the sense of the love of God. c-acp pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. (21) part (DIV2) 275 Page 121
1454 He is affraid to loose that svveet Com•munion any way, or to grieve the Spirit of God: He is afraid to lose that sweet Com•munion any Way, or to grieve the Spirit of God: pns31 vbz j pc-acp vvi d j n1 d n1, cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1: (21) part (DIV2) 275 Page 121
1455 Therefore, alwaies as a •an growes in grace, he growes in avvfulnesse, and in jealousie of his owne corruptions. Therefore, always as a •an grows in grace, he grows in awfulness, and in jealousy of his own corruptions. av, av p-acp dt n1 vvz p-acp n1, pns31 vvz p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1 pp-f po31 d n2. (21) part (DIV2) 275 Page 121
1456 Therefore let us preserve by all meanes this awefull affection, the feare of God; Therefore let us preserve by all means this awful affection, the Fear of God; av vvb pno12 vvi p-acp d n2 d j n1, dt n1 pp-f np1; (21) part (DIV2) 275 Page 121
1457 Let us then often search the state of our own soules, our going backward or forward, Let us then often search the state of our own Souls, our going backward or forward, vvb pno12 av av vvi dt n1 pp-f po12 d n2, po12 vvg av-j cc av-j, (21) part (DIV2) 275 Page 121
1458 how it is betweene God and our soules; how fit we are to die, and to suffer; how it is between God and our Souls; how fit we Are to die, and to suffer; c-crq pn31 vbz p-acp np1 cc po12 n2; c-crq j pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi, cc pc-acp vvi; (21) part (DIV2) 275 Page 121
1459 how fit for the times that may befall us? Let us examine the state of our own soules which will preserve us in a waking estate, especially examine our selves in regard of the sinnes of the place, how fit for the times that may befall us? Let us examine the state of our own Souls which will preserve us in a waking estate, especially examine our selves in regard of the Sins of the place, c-crq j p-acp dt n2 cst vmb vvi pno12? vvb pno12 vvi dt n1 pp-f po12 d n2 r-crq vmb vvi pno12 p-acp dt vvg n1, av-j vvb po12 n2 p-acp n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n1, (21) part (DIV2) 275 Page 121
1460 and the times where vve live, of the sinnes of our ovvne inclination, hovv we stand affected and byased in all those respects, and the times where we live, of the Sins of our own inclination, how we stand affected and biased in all those respects, cc dt n2 c-crq pns12 vvb, pp-f dt n2 pp-f po12 d n1, c-crq pns12 vvb vvn cc vvn p-acp d d n2, (21) part (DIV2) 275 Page 121
1461 and see how jealous we are of dangers in this kind. and see how jealous we Are of dangers in this kind. cc vvb c-crq j pns12 vbr pp-f n2 p-acp d n1. (21) part (DIV2) 275 Page 121
1462 Those that vvill keep vvaking soules, must consider the danger of the place vvhere they live, and the times; Those that will keep waking Souls, must Consider the danger of the place where they live, and the times; d cst vmb vvi vvg n2, vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 c-crq pns32 vvb, cc dt n2; (21) part (DIV2) 275 Page 121
1463 vvhat sins raigne, vvhat sins such a companie as they converse vvith, are subject unto, and their own weakenesse to be led away with such temptations. what Sins Reign, what Sins such a company as they converse with, Are Subject unto, and their own weakness to be led away with such temptations. r-crq vvz n1, r-crq vvz d dt n1 c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp, vbr j-jn p-acp, cc po32 d n1 pc-acp vbi vvn av p-acp d n2. (21) part (DIV2) 275 Page 121
1464 This jealousie is a Branch of that feare, that vve spake of before, arising from the searching of our ovvn hearts, and dispositions. This jealousy is a Branch of that Fear, that we spoke of before, arising from the searching of our own hearts, and dispositions. d n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f d n1, cst pns12 vvd pp-f a-acp, vvg p-acp dt j-vvg pp-f po12 d n2, cc n2. (21) part (DIV2) 275 Page 121
1465 It is a notable meanes to keep us awake when we keepe our hearts in feare of such sins as either by calling, custome, company, It is a notable means to keep us awake when we keep our hearts in Fear of such Sins as either by calling, custom, company, pn31 vbz dt j n2 pc-acp vvi pno12 vvi c-crq pns12 vvb po12 n2 p-acp n1 pp-f d n2 c-acp d p-acp vvg, n1, n1, (21) part (DIV2) 275 Page 122
1466 or the time we live in; or by our owne disposition we are most prone to. or the time we live in; or by our own disposition we Are most prove to. cc dt n1 pns12 vvb p-acp; cc p-acp po12 d n1 pns12 vbr av-ds j p-acp. (21) part (DIV2) 275 Page 122
1467 There is no Christian, but he hath some speciall sinne to vvhich he is more prone then to an other, one vvay or other, either by course of life, There is no Christian, but he hath Some special sin to which he is more prove then to an other, one Way or other, either by course of life, pc-acp vbz dx njp, cc-acp pns31 vhz d j n1 p-acp r-crq pns31 vbz av-dc j cs p-acp dt n-jn, crd n1 cc n-jn, av-d p-acp n1 pp-f n1, (21) part (DIV2) 276 Page 122
1468 or complection, here novv is the care and vvatchfulnesse of a Christian spirit, that knowing by examination, or complexion, Here now is the care and watchfulness of a Christian Spirit, that knowing by examination, cc n1, av av vbz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt njp n1, cst vvg p-acp n1, (21) part (DIV2) 276 Page 122
1469 and tryall of his ovvne heart, his vveakenesse, he doth especially fence against that, vvhich he is most inclined to; and trial of his own heart, his weakness, he does especially fence against that, which he is most inclined to; cc n1 pp-f po31 d n1, po31 n1, pns31 vdz av-j vvi p-acp d, r-crq pns31 vbz av-ds vvn p-acp; (21) part (DIV2) 276 Page 122
1470 and is able to speake most against that sinne of all others, and to bring the strongest arguments to dishearten others from practise of it. and is able to speak most against that sin of all Others, and to bring the Strongest Arguments to dishearten Others from practice of it. cc vbz j pc-acp vvi av-ds p-acp d n1 pp-f d n2-jn, cc pc-acp vvi dt js n2 pc-acp vvi n2-jn p-acp n1 pp-f pn31. (21) part (DIV2) 276 Page 122
1471 In the last place it is a thing of no small consequence, that vve keepe company vvith vvaking and faithfull Christians, such as neither sleepe themselves or do willingly suffer any to sleepe that are neere them. In the last place it is a thing of no small consequence, that we keep company with waking and faithful Christians, such as neither sleep themselves or do willingly suffer any to sleep that Are near them. p-acp dt ord n1 pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dx j n1, cst pns12 vvb n1 p-acp vvg cc j np1, d c-acp dx n1 px32 cc vdi av-j vvi d pc-acp vvi cst vbr av-j pno32. (21) part (DIV2) 277 Page 122
1472 It is a report, and a true one of the sweating sicknesse, that they that vvere kept avvake by those that vvere vvith them escaped, It is a report, and a true one of the sweating sickness, that they that were kept awake by those that were with them escaped, pn31 vbz dt n1, cc dt j pi pp-f dt j-vvg n1, cst pns32 cst vbdr vvn j p-acp d cst vbdr p-acp pno32 vvd, (21) part (DIV2) 278 Page 122
1473 but the sicknesse vvas deadly if they vvere suffered to sleepe. but the sickness was deadly if they were suffered to sleep. cc-acp dt n1 vbds j cs pns32 vbdr vvn pc-acp vvi. (21) part (DIV2) 278 Page 122
1474 It is one of the best fruits of the Communion of Saints and of our spirituall good acquaintance to keepe one another avvake. It is one of the best fruits of the Communion of Saints and of our spiritual good acquaintance to keep one Another awake. pn31 vbz crd pp-f dt js n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n2 cc pp-f po12 j j n1 pc-acp vvi pi j-jn j. (21) part (DIV2) 278 Page 122
1475 Its an unpleasing vvorke on both sides. Its an unpleasing work on both sides. pn31|vbz dt j n1 p-acp d n2. (21) part (DIV2) 278 Page 122
1476 But vve shall one day cry out against all them that have pleased themselves and us, in rocking us asleepe, But we shall one day cry out against all them that have pleased themselves and us, in rocking us asleep, cc-acp pns12 vmb crd n1 vvi av p-acp d pno32 cst vhb vvn px32 cc pno12, p-acp vvg pno12 j, (21) part (DIV2) 278 Page 122
1477 and thanke those that have pulled us with feare out of the fire, though against our vvills. and thank those that have pulled us with Fear out of the fire, though against our wills. cc vvb d cst vhb vvn pno12 p-acp n1 av pp-f dt n1, cs p-acp po12 n2. (21) part (DIV2) 278 Page 122
1478 Let us labour upon our owne hearts in the Conscionable use of all these meanes, in their severall times and seasons, that we may keepe our hearts waking, Let us labour upon our own hearts in the Conscionable use of all these means, in their several times and seasons, that we may keep our hearts waking, vvb pno12 vvi p-acp po12 d n2 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d d n2, p-acp po32 j n2 cc n2, cst pns12 vmb vvi po12 n2 vvg, (21) part (DIV2) 279 Page 123
1479 and the more earnest ought we to be from consideration of the present age and season in which we live. and the more earnest ought we to be from consideration of the present age and season in which we live. cc dt av-dc j vmd pns12 pc-acp vbi p-acp n1 pp-f dt j n1 cc n1 p-acp r-crq pns12 vvb. (21) part (DIV2) 279 Page 123
1480 Certainly a drowsie temper is the most ordinary temper in the World. Certainly a drowsy temper is the most ordinary temper in the World. av-j dt j n1 vbz dt av-ds j n1 p-acp dt n1. (21) part (DIV2) 280 Page 123
1481 For would men suffer idle words, yea filthy and rotten talke to come from their mouths if they were awake? Would a waking man runne into a pit? or upon a swords point? A man that is asleepe may doe any thing. For would men suffer idle words, yea filthy and rotten talk to come from their mouths if they were awake? Would a waking man run into a pit? or upon a swords point? A man that is asleep may do any thing. p-acp vmd n2 vvi j n2, uh j cc j-vvn n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n2 cs pns32 vbdr j? vmd dt n-vvg n1 vvn p-acp dt n1? cc p-acp dt ng1 n1? dt n1 cst vbz j vmb vdi d n1. (21) part (DIV2) 280 Page 123
1482 What doe men meane when they feare not to lye, dissemble, and rush upon the pikes of Gods displeasure? When they say one thing and doe another, are they not dead? or take them at the best, are they not asleepe? Were they awake, would they ever doe thus? Will not a fowle that hath wings, avoyde the snare? or will a beast runne into a pit when it sees it? There is a snare laid in your Play-houses, gaming houses, Common houses that Gentlemen frequent that generally professe Religion, and take the Communion. What do men mean when they Fear not to lie, dissemble, and rush upon the pikes of God's displeasure? When they say one thing and doe Another, Are they not dead? or take them At the best, Are they not asleep? Were they awake, would they ever do thus? Will not a fowl that hath wings, avoid the snare? or will a beast run into a pit when it sees it? There is a snare laid in your Play-houses, gaming houses, Common houses that Gentlemen frequent that generally profess Religion, and take the Communion. q-crq vdb n2 vvb c-crq pns32 vvb xx pc-acp vvi, vvb, cc vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1? c-crq pns32 vvb crd n1 cc n1 j-jn, vbr pns32 xx j? cc vvb pno32 p-acp dt js, vbr pns32 xx j? vbdr pns32 vvb, vmd pns32 av vdb av? n1 xx dt j cst vhz n2, vvi dt n1? cc vmb dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 c-crq pn31 vvz pn31? pc-acp vbz dt n1 vvn p-acp po22 n2, n-vvg n2, j n2 cst n2 j cst av-j vvb n1, cc vvb dt n1. (21) part (DIV2) 280 Page 123
1483 If the eye of their soules were awake, would they runne into these snares, that their owne Consciences tells them are so? If there be any goodnesse in their soules, it is wondrous sleepie; If the eye of their Souls were awake, would they run into these snares, that their own Consciences tells them Are so? If there be any Goodness in their Souls, it is wondrous sleepy; cs dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 vbdr j, vmd pns32 vvi p-acp d n2, cst po32 d n2 vvz pno32 vbr av? cs pc-acp vbb d n1 p-acp po32 n2, pn31 vbz j j; (21) part (DIV2) 280 Page 123
1484 There is no man (even the best) but may complaine something, that they are overtaken in the contagion of these infectious times, they catch drovvsie tempers (as our Saviour saith) of those latter times. There is no man (even the best) but may complain something, that they Are overtaken in the contagion of these infectious times, they catch drowsy tempers (as our Saviour Says) of those latter times. pc-acp vbz dx n1 (av dt js) p-acp vmb vvi pi, cst pns32 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n2, pns32 vvb j n2 (p-acp po12 n1 vvz) pp-f d d n2. (21) part (DIV2) 280 Page 123
1485 For the abundance of iniquity, the love of many shall waxe cold. For the abundance of iniquity, the love of many shall wax cold. p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f d vmb vvi j-jn. (21) part (DIV2) 280 Page 124
1486 A chill temper, growes ever from the coldnesse of the times that we live in, wherin the best may complaine of coldnesse, but there is great difference. A chill temper, grows ever from the coldness of the times that we live in, wherein the best may complain of coldness, but there is great difference. dt j-jn n1, vvz av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 cst pns12 vvb p-acp, c-crq dt js vmb vvi pp-f n1, cc-acp pc-acp vbz j n1. (21) part (DIV2) 280 Page 124
1487 The life of many, we see, is a continuall sleepe. The life of many, we see, is a continual sleep. dt n1 pp-f d, pns12 vvb, vbz dt j n1. (21) part (DIV2) 280 Page 124
1488 Let us especially watch over ourselves, in the use of liberty and such things as are in themselves lawfull. Let us especially watch over ourselves, in the use of liberty and such things as Are in themselves lawful. vvb pno12 av-j vvi p-acp px12, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc d n2 c-acp vbr p-acp px32 j. (21) part (DIV2) 281 Page 124
1489 It is a blessed state, when a Christian carries himselfe so in his liberty, that his heart condemnes him not for the abuse of that which it alloweth and justly in a moderate use. It is a blessed state, when a Christian carries himself so in his liberty, that his heart condemns him not for the abuse of that which it alloweth and justly in a moderate use. pn31 vbz dt j-vvn n1, c-crq dt njp vvz px31 av p-acp po31 n1, cst po31 n1 vvz pno31 xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f d r-crq pn31 vvz cc av-j p-acp dt j n1. (21) part (DIV2) 281 Page 124
1490 Recreations are lawfull, who denies it? To refresh a mans selfe, is not onely lawfull, but necessary. God knew it well enough: Recreations Are lawful, who Denies it? To refresh a men self, is not only lawful, but necessary. God knew it well enough: n2 vbr j, r-crq vvz pn31? p-acp vvi dt ng1 n1, vbz xx av-j j, cc-acp j. np1 vvd pn31 av av-d: (21) part (DIV2) 281 Page 124
1491 Therefore hath allott•d time for sleepe, and the like. Therefore hath allott•d time for sleep, and the like. av vhz vvn n1 p-acp n1, cc dt j. (21) part (DIV2) 281 Page 124
1492 But we must not turne Recreation into a Calling, to spend too much time in it. But we must not turn Recreation into a Calling, to spend too much time in it. cc-acp pns12 vmb xx vvi n1 p-acp dt vvg, pc-acp vvi av d n1 p-acp pn31. (21) part (DIV2) 281 Page 124
1493 Where there is least feare, there is most danger alwaies. Now because in lawfull things there is least feare, we are there in most danger. Where there is least Fear, there is most danger always. Now Because in lawful things there is least Fear, we Are there in most danger. c-crq pc-acp vbz ds n1, pc-acp vbz ds n1 av. av c-acp p-acp j n2 pc-acp vbz ds n1, pns12 vbr a-acp p-acp ds n1. (21) part (DIV2) 282 Page 124
1494 It is true for the most part, Licit is perimus omnes, more men perish in the Church of God by the abuse of lawfull things, It is true for the most part, Licit is perimus omnes, more men perish in the Church of God by the abuse of lawful things, pn31 vbz j p-acp dt av-ds n1, vvb vbz fw-la fw-la, dc n2 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2, (21) part (DIV2) 282 Page 124
1495 then by unlawfull, more by meate, then by poison; then by unlawful, more by meat, then by poison; av p-acp j, av-dc p-acp n1, av p-acp n1; (21) part (DIV2) 282 Page 124
1496 Because every man takes heed of poison, beeing he knowes the venome of it, but how many men surfet, Because every man Takes heed of poison, being he knows the venom of it, but how many men surfeit, c-acp d n1 vvz n1 pp-f n1, vbg pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f pn31, cc-acp c-crq d n2 vvi, (21) part (DIV2) 282 Page 124
1497 and dye by meate? So many men, die by lawfull things, they eternally perish in the abuse of their liberties, more then in grosse sinnes. and die by meat? So many men, die by lawful things, they eternally perish in the abuse of their Liberties, more then in gross Sins. cc vvi p-acp n1? av d n2, vvb p-acp j n2, pns32 av-j vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, av-dc cs p-acp j n2. (21) part (DIV2) 282 Page 124
1498 Therefore let us keepe awake, that we may carry our selves so in our liberties, that we condemne not our selves in the use of them. Therefore let us keep awake, that we may carry our selves so in our Liberties, that we condemn not our selves in the use of them. av vvb pno12 vvi vvi, cst pns12 vmb vvi po12 n2 av p-acp po12 n2, cst pns12 vvb xx po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32. (21) part (DIV2) 282 Page 125
1499 We will conclude this point with the Meditation of the Excellency of a waking Christian, when he is in his right temper, hee is an excellent person, fit for all assaies, he is then impregnable, Satan hath nothing to do with him, We will conclude this point with the Meditation of the Excellency of a waking Christian, when he is in his right temper, he is an excellent person, fit for all assays, he is then impregnable, Satan hath nothing to do with him, pns12 vmb vvi d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt vvg njp, c-crq pns31 vbz p-acp po31 j-jn n1, pns31 vbz dt j n1, j p-acp d n2, pns31 vbz av j, np1 vhz pix pc-acp vdi p-acp pno31, (21) part (DIV2) 282 Page 125
1500 for he (as it is said) is then a wise man and hath his eyes in his head; for he (as it is said) is then a wise man and hath his eyes in his head; c-acp pns31 (c-acp pn31 vbz vvn) vbz av dt j n1 cc vhz po31 n2 p-acp po31 n1; (21) part (DIV2) 282 Page 125
1501 he knowes himselfe, his state, his enemies, and adversaries, the snares of Prosperitie, and Adversitie, he knows himself, his state, his enemies, and Adversaries, the snares of Prosperity, and Adversity, pns31 vvz px31, po31 n1, po31 n2, cc n2, dt n2 pp-f n1, cc n1, (21) part (DIV2) 282 Page 125
1502 and of all conditions, &c. Therefore, he being awake, is not overcome of the evill of any condition, and of all conditions, etc. Therefore, he being awake, is not overcome of the evil of any condition, cc pp-f d n2, av av, pns31 vbg j, vbz xx vvn pp-f dt n-jn pp-f d n1, (21) part (DIV2) 282 Page 125
1503 and is ready for the good of any estate. and is ready for the good of any estate. cc vbz j p-acp dt j pp-f d n1. (21) part (DIV2) 282 Page 125
1504 He that hath a waking soule, he sees all the advantages of good, and all the snares that might draw him to ill. He that hath a waking soul, he sees all the advantages of good, and all the snares that might draw him to ill. pns31 cst vhz dt n-vvg n1, pns31 vvz d dt n2 pp-f j, cc d dt n2 cst vmd vvi pno31 p-acp j-jn. (21) part (DIV2) 282 Page 125
1505 What a blessed estate is this? In all things therefore watch: in all estates, in all times, and in all actions. What a blessed estate is this? In all things Therefore watch: in all estates, in all times, and in all actions. q-crq dt j-vvn n1 vbz d? p-acp d n2 av vvi: p-acp d n2, p-acp d n2, cc p-acp d n2. (21) part (DIV2) 282 Page 125
1506 There is a danger in every thing without watchfulnesse. There is a danger in every thing without watchfulness. pc-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp d n1 p-acp n1. (21) part (DIV2) 282 Page 125
1507 There is a scorpion under every stone (as the Proverbe is) a snare under every blessing of God, There is a scorpion under every stone (as the Proverb is) a snare under every blessing of God, pc-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp d n1 (c-acp dt n1 vbz) dt n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f np1, (21) part (DIV2) 282 Page 125
1508 and in every condition, which Satan useth as a weapon to hurt us. Adversitie to discourage us, Prosperitie to puffe us up. and in every condition, which Satan uses as a weapon to hurt us. Adversity to discourage us, Prosperity to puff us up. cc p-acp d n1, r-crq np1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno12. n1 pc-acp vvi pno12, n1 p-acp n1 pno12 p-acp. (21) part (DIV2) 282 Page 125
1509 When, if a Christian hath not a waking soule, Sathan hath him in his snare; In Prosperitie to bee proud, and secure; When, if a Christian hath not a waking soul, Sathan hath him in his snare; In Prosperity to be proud, and secure; c-crq, cs dt njp vhz xx dt vvg n1, np1 vhz pno31 p-acp po31 n1; p-acp n1 pc-acp vbi j, cc j; (21) part (DIV2) 282 Page 125
1510 In Adversitie to murmure, repine, bee dejected, and call Gods providence into question. In Adversity to murmur, repine, be dejected, and call God's providence into question. p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi, vvi, vbb vvn, cc vvi npg1 n1 p-acp n1. (21) part (DIV2) 282 Page 125
1511 When a Christian hath a heart, and grace to awake, then his Love, his Patience, his Faith is awake, as it should bee, hee is fit for all Conditions to doe good in them, When a Christian hath a heart, and grace to awake, then his Love, his Patience, his Faith is awake, as it should be, he is fit for all Conditions to do good in them, c-crq dt njp vhz dt n1, cc n1 pc-acp vvi, cs po31 vvi, po31 n1, po31 n1 vbz j, c-acp pn31 vmd vbi, pns31 vbz j p-acp d n2 pc-acp vdi j p-acp pno32, (21) part (DIV2) 282 Page 125
1512 and to take good by them. and to take good by them. cc pc-acp vvi j p-acp pno32. (21) part (DIV2) 282 Page 125
1513 Let us therefore labour to preserve watchfull and waking hearts continually, that so we may be fit to live, to die, Let us Therefore labour to preserve watchful and waking hearts continually, that so we may be fit to live, to die, vvb pno12 av vvi pc-acp vvi j cc vvg n2 av-j, cst av pns12 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi, pc-acp vvi, (21) part (DIV2) 283 Page 126
1514 and to appeare before the judgement seate of God; and to appear before the judgement seat of God; cc pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 n1 pp-f np1; (21) part (DIV2) 283 Page 126
1515 to doe what we should doe, and suffer what we should suffer, being squared for all estates whatsoever. to do what we should do, and suffer what we should suffer, being squared for all estates whatsoever. pc-acp vdi r-crq pns12 vmd vdi, cc vvi r-crq pns12 vmd vvi, vbg vvn p-acp d n2 r-crq. (21) part (DIV2) 283 Page 126
1516 The end of the Fourth Sermon. The end of the Fourth Sermon. dt n1 pp-f dt ord n1. (21) part (DIV2) 283 Page 126
1517 THE FIFT SERMON CANT. V. VER. II. It is the voice of my Beloved that knocketh, saying, Open to me my Sister, my Love, my Dove, my Vndefiled; THE FIFT SERMON CANT. V. VER. II It is the voice of my beloved that knocketh, saying, Open to me my Sister, my Love, my Dove, my Undefiled; dt ord n1 n1. np1 fw-la. crd pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f po11 j-vvn cst vvz, vvg, j p-acp pno11 po11 n1, po11 n1, po11 n1, po11 j-vvn-u; (22) sermon (DIV1) 283 Page 127
1518 For my bead is filled with dew, and my locks with the dropps of the •ight. For my bead is filled with due, and my locks with the drops of the •ight. c-acp po11 n1 vbz vvn p-acp n1, cc po11 n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1. (22) sermon (DIV1) 283 Page 127
1519 HItherto by Gods assistance, we have heard largely both of the Churches sleeping, and Heart-waking, What this sleeping, and Heart-waking is; HItherto by God's assistance, we have herd largely both of the Churches sleeping, and Heartwaking, What this sleeping, and Heartwaking is; av p-acp ng1 n1, pns12 vhb vvn av-j d pp-f dt n2 vvg, cc j, q-crq d vvg, cc j vbz; (22) sermon (DIV1) 284 Page 127
1520 How it comes, the tryalls of these opposite dispositions; of the danger of sleeping, and excellency of Heartwaking; How it comes, the trials of these opposite dispositions; of the danger of sleeping, and excellency of Heartwaking; c-crq pn31 vvz, dt n2 pp-f d j-jn n2; pp-f dt n1 pp-f vvg, cc n1 pp-f vvg; (22) sermon (DIV1) 284 Page 127
1521 and of the helpes, and meanes both to shunne the one, and preserve the other. and of the helps, and means both to shun the one, and preserve the other. cc pp-f dt n2, cc n2 av-d pc-acp vvi dt pi, cc vvi dt n-jn. (22) sermon (DIV1) 284 Page 128
1522 Now the church having so freely and ingeniously confessed what shee could against her selfe, proceeds yet further to acquaint us with the particulars in her heart-waking disposition, Which were two-fold, shee heard and discerned the voice of her Beloved, who for all her sleepe, was her Beloved still, Now the Church having so freely and ingeniously confessed what she could against her self, proceeds yet further to acquaint us with the particulars in her Heartwaking disposition, Which were twofold, she herd and discerned the voice of her beloved, who for all her sleep, was her beloved still, av dt n1 vhg av av-j cc av-j vvd r-crq pns31 vmd p-acp po31 n1, vvz av av-jc pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp dt n2-j p-acp po31 j n1, r-crq vbdr n1, pns31 vvd cc vvn dt n1 pp-f po31 j-vvn, r-crq p-acp d po31 n1, vbds po31 vvn av, (22) sermon (DIV1) 284 Page 128
1523 and more then that, she remembers all his sweete words and allurements, whereby hee pressed her to open unto him, Saying, open to me my love, my dove, my undefiled, which is set out, and more then that, she remembers all his sweet words and allurements, whereby he pressed her to open unto him, Saying, open to me my love, my dove, my undefiled, which is Set out, cc av-dc cs d, pns31 vvz d po31 j n2 cc n2, c-crq pns31 vvd pno31 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, vvg, j p-acp pno11 po11 n1, po11 n1, po11 j, r-crq vbz vvn av, (22) sermon (DIV1) 284 Page 128
1524 and amplified with a further mooving argument of those inconveniences Christ had suffered in his waiting for entertainement in her heart. and amplified with a further moving argument of those inconveniences christ had suffered in his waiting for entertainment in her heart. cc vvn p-acp dt jc j-vvg n1 pp-f d n2 np1 vhd vvn p-acp po31 n-vvg p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n1. (22) sermon (DIV1) 284 Page 128
1525 For my head is filled with dew, and my locks with the dropps of the night. For my head is filled with due, and my locks with the drops of the night. p-acp po11 n1 vbz vvn p-acp n1, cc po11 n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1. (22) sermon (DIV1) 284 Page 128
1526 All which aggravates her offence, and his rare goodnesse, and patience towards miserable sinners, so to waite from time to time for admission into our wretched soules, that he may rule, All which aggravates her offence, and his rare Goodness, and patience towards miserable Sinners, so to wait from time to time for admission into our wretched Souls, that he may Rule, d r-crq vvz po31 n1, cc po31 j n1, cc n1 p-acp j n2, av pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 p-acp n1 p-acp n1 p-acp po12 j n2, cst pns31 vmb vvi, (22) sermon (DIV1) 284 Page 128
1527 and governe them by his holy Spirit. and govern them by his holy Spirit. cc vvi pno32 p-acp po31 j n1. (22) sermon (DIV1) 284 Page 128
1528 Therefore we had great need to shunne this sleepie distemper of soule, which for the present so lockes up the everlasting gates of our soule, that the King of glory cannot enter in; Therefore we had great need to shun this sleepy distemper of soul, which for the present so locks up the everlasting gates of our soul, that the King of glory cannot enter in; av pns12 vhd j n1 pc-acp vvi d j n1 pp-f n1, r-crq p-acp dt j av n2 a-acp dt j n2 pp-f po12 n1, cst dt n1 pp-f n1 vmbx vvi p-acp; (22) sermon (DIV1) 284 Page 128
1529 and to strive for this blessed heart-waking disposition, which may helpe us at all times to see our dangers, and to strive for this blessed Heartwaking disposition, which may help us At all times to see our dangers, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp d j-vvn j n1, r-crq vmb vvi pno12 p-acp d n2 pc-acp vvi po12 n2, (22) sermon (DIV1) 284 Page 128
1530 and by Gods blessing recover us out of them, as heere the Church doth at length, and by God's blessing recover us out of them, as Here the Church does At length, cc p-acp npg1 n1 vvb pno12 av pp-f pno32, c-acp av dt n1 vdz p-acp n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 284 Page 128
1531 though first smarting and well beaten by the watch-men, in a world of perplexities, ere she can recover the sence of her former union, and Communion with Christ. though First smarting and well beaten by the watchmen, in a world of perplexities, ere she can recover the sense of her former Union, and Communion with christ. c-acp ord vvg cc av vvn p-acp dt n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, c-acp pns31 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1, cc n1 p-acp np1. (22) sermon (DIV1) 284 Page 129
1532 And surely, we find by experience, what a woefull thing it is for the soule, which hath once tasted how gracious the Lord is, to be long without a sence of Gods love, And surely, we find by experience, what a woeful thing it is for the soul, which hath once tasted how gracious the Lord is, to be long without a sense of God's love, cc av-j, pns12 vvb p-acp n1, r-crq dt j n1 pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1, r-crq vhz a-acp vvn c-crq j dt n1 vbz, pc-acp vbi j p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 285 Page 129
1533 For when it lookes upon sinne as the cause of this seperation; this is for the time, as so many deaths unto it. For when it looks upon sin as the cause of this separation; this is for the time, as so many death's unto it. c-acp c-crq pn31 vvz p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1; d vbz p-acp dt n1, c-acp av d n2 p-acp pn31. (22) sermon (DIV1) 285 Page 129
1534 Therefore the Churches experience must be our warning-peece to take heed how we grieve the Spirit, Therefore the Churches experience must be our warning-piece to take heed how we grieve the Spirit, av dt n2 n1 vmb vbi po12 n1 pc-acp vvi n1 c-crq pns12 vvb dt n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 285 Page 129
1535 and so fall into this spirituall sleepe: and so fallen into this spiritual sleep: cc av vvb p-acp d j n1: (22) sermon (DIV1) 285 Page 129
1536 Wherein yet this is a good signe, that yet we are not in a desperate dead sleepe, Wherein yet this is a good Signen, that yet we Are not in a desperate dead sleep, c-crq av d vbz dt j n1, cst av pns12 vbr xx p-acp dt j j n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 285 Page 129
1537 when we can with her say, It is the voice of my Beloved that knocks, saying, open unto mee, &c. In which words you have, 1. The Churches acknowledgment of Christs voice. 2. Of his carriage towards her. 1. Her acknowledgment is set downe heere, It is the voice of my Beloved. when we can with her say, It is the voice of my beloved that knocks, saying, open unto me, etc. In which words you have, 1. The Churches acknowledgment of Christ voice. 2. Of his carriage towards her. 1. Her acknowledgment is Set down Here, It is the voice of my beloved. c-crq pns12 vmb p-acp pno31 vvi, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f po11 j-vvn cst vvz, vvg, j p-acp pno11, av p-acp r-crq n2 pn22 vhb, crd dt ng1 n1 pp-f npg1 n1. crd pp-f po31 n1 p-acp pno31. crd po31 n1 vbz vvn a-acp av, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f po11 j-vvn. (22) sermon (DIV1) 285 Page 129
1538 2. His caraiage, Hee knockes, &c. wherein 1. His Patience in suffering things unworthy and utterly unbeseeming for him. 2. His caraiage, He knocks, etc. wherein 1. His Patience in suffering things unworthy and utterly unbeseeming for him. crd po31 n1, pns31 vvz, av c-crq crd po31 n1 p-acp vvg n2 j cc av-j vvg p-acp pno31. (22) sermon (DIV1) 287 Page 129
1539 He doth not onely knocke, but he continues knocking, till his head was filled with dew, He does not only knock, but he continues knocking, till his head was filled with due, pns31 vdz xx av-j vvi, cc-acp pns31 vvz vvg, c-acp po31 n1 vbds vvn p-acp n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 287 Page 129
1540 and his locks with the dropps of the night. 2. His friendly Commpellation, open to me my love, my dove, my undefiled. and his locks with the drops of the night. 2. His friendly Commpellation, open to me my love, my dove, my undefiled. cc po31 n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1. crd po31 j n1, vvb p-acp pno11 po11 n1, po11 n1, po11 j. (22) sermon (DIV1) 287 Page 129
1541 Loe here are sweet actions, sweete words, and all to melt the heart of the Spouse. Lo Here Are sweet actions, sweet words, and all to melt the heart of the Spouse. uh av vbr j n2, j n2, cc d pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (22) sermon (DIV1) 287 Page 129
1542 First, the Churches acknowledgement is to be considered, Confessing, It is the voce of her Beloved. First, the Churches acknowledgement is to be considered, Confessing, It is the voce of her beloved. np1, dt ng1 n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn, vvg, pn31 vbz dt fw-mi pp-f po31 j-vvn. (22) sermon (DIV1) 288 Page 130
1543 The first thing to be observed in this acknowledgement is, That the Church however sleepie and drowsie she was, The First thing to be observed in this acknowledgement is, That the Church however sleepy and drowsy she was, dt ord n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d n1 vbz, cst dt n1 c-acp j cc j pns31 vbds, (22) sermon (DIV1) 288 Page 130
1544 yet notwithstanding her heart was so farre awake, as to know the voice of her husband. The point is this, yet notwithstanding her heart was so Far awake, as to know the voice of her husband. The point is this, av p-acp po31 n1 vbds av av-j vvi, c-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. dt n1 vbz d, (22) sermon (DIV1) 288 Page 130
1545 That a Christian •oule doth know and may discer•e the voice of Christ, yea and that even in a lazie, sleepie estate. That a Christian •oule does know and may discer•e the voice of christ, yea and that even in a lazy, sleepy estate. cst dt njp n1 vdz vvi cc vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f np1, uh cc cst av p-acp dt j, j n1. (22) sermon (DIV1) 289 Page 130
1546 But much more when in a good and lively frame. But much more when in a good and lively frame. p-acp av-d av-dc c-crq p-acp dt j cc j n1. (22) sermon (DIV1) 290 Page 130
1547 Gods Beleevers are Christs sheepe, Now my sheepe (saith Christ) heare my voice. It is the eare marke (as it were) of a Christian, one of the characters of the new man, To •as•e words by the eare, (as Iob saith) he hath a spirituall taste, a discerning relish in his eare, God's Believers Are Christ sheep, Now my sheep (Says christ) hear my voice. It is the ear mark (as it were) of a Christian, one of the characters of the new man, To •as•e words by the ear, (as Job Says) he hath a spiritual taste, a discerning relish in his ear, npg1 n2 vbr npg1 n1, av po11 n1 (vvz np1) vvb po11 n1. pn31 vbz dt n1 vvb (c-acp pn31 vbdr) pp-f dt njp, crd pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt j n1, pc-acp vbi n2 p-acp dt n1, (c-acp np1 vvz) pns31 vhz dt j n1, dt j-vvg n1 p-acp po31 n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 290 Page 130
1548 because hee hath the Spirit of God, and therefore relisheth what is connaturall, and sutable to the Spirit. Because he hath the Spirit of God, and Therefore relisheth what is connatural, and suitable to the Spirit. c-acp pns31 vhz dt n1 pp-f np1, cc av vvz r-crq vbz j, cc j p-acp dt n1. (22) sermon (DIV1) 290 Page 130
1549 Now the voice of Christ without in the ministery, and the Spirit of Christ within in the heart are connaturall and sutable each to other. Now the voice of christ without in the Ministry, and the Spirit of christ within in the heart Are connatural and suitable each to other. av dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp p-acp dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f np1 a-acp p-acp dt n1 vbr j cc j d p-acp n-jn. (22) sermon (DIV1) 290 Page 130
1550 And surely so it is, That this is one way to discerne a true Christian from an other, And surely so it is, That this is one Way to discern a true Christian from an other, cc av-j av pn31 vbz, cst d vbz crd n1 pc-acp vvi dt j njp p-acp dt n-jn, (22) sermon (DIV1) 291 Page 130
1551 even by a taste in hearing. even by a taste in hearing. av p-acp dt n1 p-acp vvg. (22) sermon (DIV1) 291 Page 130
1552 For those that have a spirituall relish, they can heare with some delight things that are most spirituall. For those that have a spiritual relish, they can hear with Some delight things that Are most spiritual. p-acp d cst vhb dt j n1, pns32 vmb vvi p-acp d n1 n2 cst vbr av-ds j. (22) sermon (DIV1) 291 Page 130
1553 As the Heathen man said of a meadow, that some creatures come to eate one sort of herbs: As the Heathen man said of a meadow, that Some creatures come to eat one sort of herbs: p-acp dt j-jn n1 vvd pp-f dt n1, cst d n2 vvb pc-acp vvi crd n1 pp-f n2: (22) sermon (DIV1) 291 Page 130
1554 others an other, all that which is fit for them; Men, to walke therein for delight; Others an other, all that which is fit for them; Men, to walk therein for delight; n2-jn cc n-jn, d d r-crq vbz j p-acp pno32; n2, pc-acp vvi av p-acp n1; (22) sermon (DIV1) 291 Page 130
1555 All for ends sutable to their nature. So in comming to heare the Word of God; All for ends suitable to their nature. So in coming to hear the Word of God; d p-acp n2 j p-acp po32 n1. av p-acp vvg pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1; (22) sermon (DIV1) 291 Page 130
1556 some come to observe the elegancy of words and phrases, some to catch advantage (perhaps) against the speaker, men of a divelish temper, Some come to observe the elegancy of words and phrases, Some to catch advantage (perhaps) against the speaker, men of a devilish temper, d vvb pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n2 cc n2, d pc-acp vvi n1 (av) p-acp dt n1, n2 pp-f dt j n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 291 Page 131
1557 and some to conforme themselves to the custome of the places they live in, or to satisfie the clamours of a troubled conscience, that will have some divine dutie performed, else it goes on with much vexaction. and Some to conform themselves to the custom of the places they live in, or to satisfy the clamours of a troubled conscience, that will have Some divine duty performed, Else it Goes on with much vexaction. cc d pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pns32 vvb p-acp, cc pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f dt j-vvn n1, cst vmb vhi d j-jn n1 vvn, av pn31 vvz a-acp p-acp d n1. (22) sermon (DIV1) 291 Page 131
1558 But every true Christian comes, and relisheth what is spirituall; But every true Christian comes, and relisheth what is spiritual; p-acp d j njp vvz, cc vvz r-crq vbz j; (22) sermon (DIV1) 291 Page 131
1559 And when outward things can convey in similituds spirituall things aptly to the mind, he relisheth this not as elegant and pleasing his fancy so much, And when outward things can convey in Similitudes spiritual things aptly to the mind, he relisheth this not as elegant and pleasing his fancy so much, cc c-crq j n2 vmb vvi p-acp n2 j n2 av-j p-acp dt n1, pns31 vvz d xx p-acp j cc j-vvg po31 n1 av av-d, (22) sermon (DIV1) 291 Page 131
1560 as for conveying the voyce of Christ unto his soule. as for conveying the voice of christ unto his soul. c-acp p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n1. (22) sermon (DIV1) 291 Page 131
1561 So that a man may much be helpt to know his state in Grace, and what hee is by his eare: So that a man may much be helped to know his state in Grace, and what he is by his ear: av cst dt n1 vmb d vbi vvn pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp n1, cc r-crq pns31 vbz p-acp po31 n1: (22) sermon (DIV1) 291 Page 131
1562 Itching eares usually are such as are led with lust, as the Apostle saith, and they must be clawed. Itching ears usually Are such as Are led with lust, as the Apostle Says, and they must be clawed. j-vvg n2 av-j vbr d c-acp vbr vvn p-acp n1, p-acp dt n1 vvz, cc pns32 vmb vbi vvn. (22) sermon (DIV1) 291 Page 131
1563 They are sicke and nothing will downe with them, they quarrell with every thing that is wholesome (as they did with Manna ) no sermons will please them, no bread is fine and vvhite enough. They Are sick and nothing will down with them, they quarrel with every thing that is wholesome (as they did with Manna) no Sermons will please them, no bred is fine and white enough. pns32 vbr j cc pix vmb a-acp p-acp pno32, pns32 vvi p-acp d n1 cst vbz j (c-acp pns32 vdd p-acp n1) uh-dx n2 vmb vvi pno32, dx n1 vbz j cc j-jn av-d. (22) sermon (DIV1) 291 Page 131
1564 Whereas indeed, it is their ovvne distemper is in fault. As those that goe in a ship upon the Sea; Whereas indeed, it is their own distemper is in fault. As those that go in a ship upon the Sea; cs av, pn31 vbz po32 d n1 vbz p-acp n1. p-acp d cst vvb p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1; (22) sermon (DIV1) 291 Page 131
1565 it is not the tossing, but the stomacke, that causeth a sicknesse, the choler within, and not the waves vvithout. it is not the tossing, but the stomach, that Causes a sickness, the choler within, and not the waves without. pn31 vbz xx dt j-vvg, cc-acp dt n1, cst vvz dt n1, dt n1 a-acp, cc xx dt n2 p-acp. (22) sermon (DIV1) 291 Page 131
1566 So the disquiet of these men that nothing vvill dovvne vvith them, is from their ovvne distemper. So the disquiet of these men that nothing will down with them, is from their own distemper. np1 dt n-jn pp-f d n2 cst pix vmb a-acp p-acp pno32, vbz p-acp po32 d n1. (22) sermon (DIV1) 291 Page 131
1567 If Christ himselfe vvere here a preaching, they vvould be sure to cavill at something, as then men did, when he preached in his ovvne person; If christ himself were Here a preaching, they would be sure to cavil At something, as then men did, when he preached in his own person; cs np1 px31 vbdr av dt vvg, pns32 vmd vbi j p-acp n1 p-acp pi, c-acp cs n2 vdd, c-crq pns31 vvd p-acp po31 d n1; (22) sermon (DIV1) 291 Page 131
1568 Because they labour of lusts, vvhich they resolve to feed and cherish. And againe, Observe it against our Adversaries: Because they labour of Lustiest, which they resolve to feed and cherish. And again, Observe it against our Adversaries: c-acp pns32 vvb pp-f n2, r-crq pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi cc vvi. cc av, vvb pn31 p-acp po12 n2: (22) sermon (DIV1) 291 Page 132
1569 What say they? Hovv shall vve knovv that the Word is the Word of God? For this heretique saith thus, and this interprets it thus. What say they? How shall we know that the Word is the Word of God? For this heretic Says thus, and this interprets it thus. q-crq vvb pns32? c-crq vmb pns12 vvi d dt n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1? p-acp d n1 vvz av, cc d vvz pn31 av. (22) sermon (DIV1) 292 Page 132
1570 This is the common Objection of the great Rabbies amongst them in their vvritings, hovv vve can knovv the Word to be Gods, considering there are such heresies in the Churches, This is the Common Objection of the great Rabbies among them in their writings, how we can know the Word to be God's, considering there Are such heresies in the Churches, d vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt j n2 p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 n2, c-crq pns12 vmb vvi dt n1 pc-acp vbi n2, vvg pc-acp vbr d n2 p-acp dt n2, (22) sermon (DIV1) 292 Page 132
1571 and such contrariety of opinions concerning the Scriptures read in the Churches. and such contrariety of opinions Concerning the Scriptures read in the Churches. cc d n1 pp-f n2 vvg dt n2 vvb p-acp dt n2. (22) sermon (DIV1) 292 Page 132
1572 Even thus to object and aske, is an argument, and testimonie, that these men have not the Spirit of Christ, for His sheepe know his voice; Even thus to Object and ask, is an argument, and testimony, that these men have not the Spirit of christ, for His sheep know his voice; av av pc-acp vvi cc vvi, vbz dt n1, cc n1, cst d n2 vhb xx dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp po31 n1 vvi po31 n1; (22) sermon (DIV1) 293 Page 132
1573 vvho hovvsoever they cannot interpret all places of Scripture, yet they can discerne in the Scripture vvhat is sutable food for them, who howsoever they cannot interpret all places of Scripture, yet they can discern in the Scripture what is suitable food for them, r-crq c-acp pns32 vmbx vvi d n2 pp-f n1, av pns32 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 r-crq vbz j n1 p-acp pno32, (22) sermon (DIV1) 293 Page 132
1574 or in the unfolding of the Scriptures, in preaching, they can discerne agreeable food for them, having a facultie to reject that vvhich is not fit for nourishment, to let it goe. or in the unfolding of the Scriptures, in preaching, they can discern agreeable food for them, having a faculty to reject that which is not fit for nourishment, to let it go. cc p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n2, p-acp vvg, pns32 vmb vvi j n1 p-acp pno32, vhg dt n1 pc-acp vvi d r-crq vbz xx j p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi pn31 vvi. (22) sermon (DIV1) 293 Page 132
1575 As there is in nature passages fit for concoction, and digestion, and for rejection; As there is in nature passages fit for concoction, and digestion, and for rejection; p-acp pc-acp vbz p-acp n1 n2 j p-acp n1, cc n1, cc p-acp n1; (22) sermon (DIV1) 293 Page 132
1576 so there is in the soule to vvorke out of the Word, even out of that vvhich is hard, yet vvholesome, vvhat is fit for the soule, and Spirit. so there is in the soul to work out of the Word, even out of that which is hard, yet wholesome, what is fit for the soul, and Spirit. av a-acp vbz p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi av pp-f dt n1, av av pp-f d r-crq vbz j, av j, r-crq vbz j p-acp dt n1, cc n1. (22) sermon (DIV1) 293 Page 132
1577 If it be cast dovvne, it feeds upon the promises for direction, and consolation, and vvhat is not fit nourishment, that it rejects, that is, If it be cast down, it feeds upon the promises for direction, and consolation, and what is not fit nourishment, that it rejects, that is, cs pn31 vbb vvn a-acp, pn31 vvz p-acp dt n2 p-acp n1, cc n1, cc r-crq vbz xx j n1, cst pn31 vvz, cst vbz, (22) sermon (DIV1) 293 Page 132
1578 if it be of a contrary nature, heterogeniall. Therefore vve ansvver them thus: if it be of a contrary nature, Heterogenous. Therefore we answer them thus: cs pn31 vbb pp-f dt j-jn n1, n1. av pns12 n1 pno32 av: (22) sermon (DIV1) 293 Page 132
1579 That Gods sheepe heare his voice, That his Word left in the Church (vvhen it is unfolded) his Spirit goes together with it, breeding a relish of the Word in the hearts of people, whereby they are able to taste and relish it, That God's sheep hear his voice, That his Word left in the Church (when it is unfolded) his Spirit Goes together with it, breeding a relish of the Word in the hearts of people, whereby they Are able to taste and relish it, cst npg1 n1 vvi po31 n1, cst po31 n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 (c-crq pn31 vbz vvn) po31 n1 vvz av p-acp pn31, vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, c-crq pns32 vbr j pc-acp vvi cc vvi pn31, (22) sermon (DIV1) 293 Page 133
1580 and it hath a supernaturall power and Majesty in it, which carries its owne evidence with it. and it hath a supernatural power and Majesty in it, which carries its own evidence with it. cc pn31 vhz dt j n1 cc n1 p-acp pn31, r-crq vvz po31 d n1 p-acp pn31. (22) sermon (DIV1) 293 Page 133
1581 How shall we know light to be light? It carries evidence in it selfe, that it is light. How shall we know Light to be Light? It carries evidence in it self, that it is Light. q-crq vmb pns12 vvi n1 pc-acp vbi j? pn31 vvz n1 p-acp pn31 n1, cst pn31 vbz j. (22) sermon (DIV1) 293 Page 133
1582 How know we that the fire is hot? because it carries evidence in it• selfe, that it is so. How know we that the fire is hight? Because it carries evidence in it• self, that it is so. q-crq vvb pns12 d dt n1 vbz j? c-acp pn31 vvz n1 p-acp n1 n1, cst pn31 vbz av. (22) sermon (DIV1) 293 Page 133
1583 So if you aske, How we know the Word of God to be the Word of God? it carries in it selfe inbred Arguments, So if you ask, How we know the Word of God to be the Word of God? it carries in it self inbred Arguments, av cs pn22 vvb, c-crq pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f np1? pn31 vvz p-acp pn31 n1 j n2, (22) sermon (DIV1) 293 Page 133
1584 and Characters, that the soule can say none but this Word can be the Word of God, it hath such a majesty and power to cast down, and Characters, that the soul can say none but this Word can be the Word of God, it hath such a majesty and power to cast down, cc n2, cst dt n1 vmb vvi pix cc-acp d n1 vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f np1, pn31 vhz d dt n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp, (22) sermon (DIV1) 293 Page 133
1585 and raise up,1 Cor. 14. 25. and to comfort, and to direct with such power,2 Cor. 10. 4, 5. and majestie, that it carries with it its owne evidence, and raise up,1 Cor. 14. 25. and to Comfort, and to Direct with such power,2 Cor. 10. 4, 5. and majesty, that it carries with it its own evidence, cc vvi n1 np1 crd crd cc p-acp n1, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1 np1 crd crd, crd cc n1, cst pn31 vvz p-acp pn31 vbz d n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 293 Page 133
1586 and it is argument enough for it. And thus we answer them; which they can answer no way, but by cavills. and it is argument enough for it. And thus we answer them; which they can answer no Way, but by cavils. cc pn31 vbz n1 av-d p-acp pn31. cc av pns12 vvb pno32; r-crq pns32 vmb vvi dx n1, cc-acp p-acp vvz. (22) sermon (DIV1) 293 Page 133
1587 Gods sheepe heare the voice of Christ, He speakes, and the Church understands him, and a strangers voice they will not heare. Ioh. 10. 5. God's sheep hear the voice of christ, He speaks, and the Church understands him, and a Strangers voice they will not hear. John 10. 5. npg1 n1 vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, pns31 vvz, cc dt n1 vvz pno31, cc dt ng1 n1 pns32 vmb xx vvi. np1 crd crd (22) sermon (DIV1) 293 Page 133
1588 And indeed, this is the onely sure way of understanding the word to be of God from an inbred Principle of the majesty in the word, And indeed, this is the only sure Way of understanding the word to be of God from an inbred Principle of the majesty in the word, cc av, d vbz dt j j n1 pp-f vvg dt n1 pc-acp vbi pp-f np1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 294 Page 133
1589 and a powerfull worke thereof on the soule it selfe, and an assent so grounded is that which makes a sound Christian. and a powerful work thereof on the soul it self, and an assent so grounded is that which makes a found Christian. cc dt j n1 av p-acp dt n1 pn31 n1, cc dt n1 av vvn vbz d r-crq vvz dt j njp. (22) sermon (DIV1) 294 Page 133
1590 If we should aske what is the reason there be so many, that Apostatize, fall away, grow prophane, Why so many aposta•ize. If we should ask what is the reason there be so many, that Apostatise, fallen away, grow profane, Why so many aposta•ize. cs pns12 vmd vvi r-crq vbz dt n1 pc-acp vbi av av-d, cst vvi, vvb av, vvb j, uh-crq av d n1. (22) sermon (DIV1) 294 Page 133
1591 and are so unfruitfull under the Gospell? notwithstanding they heare so much as they doe; and Are so unfruitful under the Gospel? notwithstanding they hear so much as they do; cc vbr av j p-acp dt n1? a-acp pns32 vvb av av-d c-acp pns32 vdb; (22) sermon (DIV1) 294 Page 133
1592 the answer is, their soules were never founded, and bottomed upon this, that it is the Word of God, the answer is, their Souls were never founded, and bottomed upon this, that it is the Word of God, dt n1 vbz, po32 n2 vbdr av-x vvn, cc j p-acp d, cst pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 294 Page 134
1593 and Divine truth, so as to be able to say, I have felt it by experience, that it is the voice of Christ. Therfore they so soone Apostatize, let Jesuites, and Divine truth, so as to be able to say, I have felt it by experience, that it is the voice of christ. Therefore they so soon Apostatise, let Jesuits, cc j-jn n1, av c-acp pc-acp vbi j pc-acp vvi, pns11 vhb vvn pn31 p-acp n1, cst pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1. av pns32 av av vvi, vvb np2, (22) sermon (DIV1) 294 Page 134
1594 or seducers set upon them, They were never perswaded from inbred Arguments, that the voice of Christ is the word of God: or seducers Set upon them, They were never persuaded from inbred Arguments, that the voice of christ is the word of God: cc n2 vvn p-acp pno32, pns32 vbdr av-x vvn p-acp j n2, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1: (22) sermon (DIV1) 294 Page 134
1595 others from strictnesse grow prophane, because they were never convinced by the power and majesty of the truth in it selfe; Others from strictness grow profane, Because they were never convinced by the power and majesty of the truth in it self; n2-jn p-acp n1 vvb j, c-acp pns32 vbdr av-x vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp pn31 n1; (22) sermon (DIV1) 294 Page 134
1596 and then in the end they despaire notwithstanding all the promises, because they were never convinced of the truth of them, they cannot say Amen to all the promises. and then in the end they despair notwithstanding all the promises, Because they were never convinced of the truth of them, they cannot say Amen to all the promises. cc av p-acp dt n1 pns32 vvb a-acp d dt n2, c-acp pns32 vbdr av-x vvn pp-f dt n1 pp-f pno32, pns32 vmbx vvi uh-n p-acp d dt n2. (22) sermon (DIV1) 294 Page 134
1597 But the Church can say confidently upon sound experience, It is the voice of my Beloved, &c. But the Church can say confidently upon found experience, It is the voice of my beloved, etc. p-acp dt n1 vmb vvi av-j p-acp j n1, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f po11 j-vvn, av (22) sermon (DIV1) 294 Page 134
1598 Againe, Whereas the Church saith here, It is the voice of my Beloved, &c. and knowes this voice of her Beloved, we may note, Again, Whereas the Church Says Here, It is the voice of my beloved, etc. and knows this voice of her beloved, we may note, av, cs dt n1 vvz av, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f po11 j-vvn, av cc vvz d n1 pp-f po31 j-vvn, pns12 vmb vvi, (22) sermon (DIV1) 295 Page 134
1599 That the Church of God, and every Christian takes notice of the meanes that God useth for their salvation. That the Church of God, and every Christian Takes notice of the means that God uses for their salvation. cst dt n1 pp-f np1, cc d np1 vvz n1 pp-f dt n2 cst np1 vvz p-acp po32 n1. (22) sermon (DIV1) 296 Page 134
1600 A Christian is sensible of all the blessed helpes he hath to salvation. To a dead heart, it is all one, whether they have meanes, or no meanes, A Christian is sensible of all the blessed helps he hath to salvation. To a dead heart, it is all one, whither they have means, or no means, dt njp vbz j pp-f d dt j-vvn n2 pns31 vhz p-acp n1. p-acp dt j n1, pn31 vbz d pi, cs pns32 vhb n2, cc dx n2, (22) sermon (DIV1) 297 Page 134
1601 but a Christian soule takes notice of all the meanes. It is the voice of my beloved that knocketh, it seeth Christ in all. but a Christian soul Takes notice of all the means. It is the voice of my Beloved that knocketh, it sees christ in all. cc-acp dt njp n1 vvz n1 pp-f d dt n2. pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f po11 j-vvn cst vvz, pn31 vvz np1 p-acp d. (22) sermon (DIV1) 297 Page 134
1602 And marke what the Church saith moreover It is the voice of my Beloved, shee acknowledgeth Christ to be beloved of her; though shee were asleepe. And mark what the Church Says moreover It is the voice of my beloved, she acknowledgeth christ to be Beloved of her; though she were asleep. cc vvb r-crq dt n1 vvz av pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f po11 j-vvn, pns31 vvz np1 pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f pno31; cs pns31 vbdr j. (22) sermon (DIV1) 298 Page 134
1603 So then here is a distinction, betweene the sleepe of a Christian, and the dead sleepe of another naturall man, The one when he sleepes, His heart doth not onely wake, So then Here is a distinction, between the sleep of a Christian, and the dead sleep of Another natural man, The one when he sleeps, His heart does not only wake, av av av vbz dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt njp, cc dt j n1 pp-f j-jn j n1, dt pi c-crq pns31 vvz, po31 n1 vdz xx av-j vvi, (22) sermon (DIV1) 298 Page 135
1604 but it is awake to discerne the voice of Christ, it can relish in reading what is spirituall and good, what is savourie, and what not. but it is awake to discern the voice of christ, it can relish in reading what is spiritual and good, what is savoury, and what not. cc-acp pn31 vbz j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, pn31 vmb vvi p-acp vvg r-crq vbz j cc j, r-crq vbz j, cc q-crq xx. (22) sermon (DIV1) 298 Page 135
1605 And likewise take a Christian at the worst, when hee is asleepe, he loves Christ, he will do nothing against him. And likewise take a Christian At the worst, when he is asleep, he loves christ, he will do nothing against him. cc av vvb dt njp p-acp dt js, c-crq pns31 vbz j, pns31 vvz np1, pns31 vmb vdi pix p-acp pno31. (22) sermon (DIV1) 298 Page 135
1606 I can doe nothing (•aith Paul) against the truth, but for the truth; I can do nothing (•aith Paul) against the truth, but for the truth; pns11 vmb vdi pix (uh np1) p-acp dt n1, cc-acp p-acp dt n1; (22) sermon (DIV1) 298 Page 135
1607 hee will doe nothing against the cause of Religion, there is a new Nature in him, that hee cannot doe otherwise, he cannot but love, hee cannot sinne with a full purpose, he will do nothing against the cause of Religion, there is a new Nature in him, that he cannot do otherwise, he cannot but love, he cannot sin with a full purpose, pns31 vmb vdi pix p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vbz dt j n1 p-acp pno31, cst pns31 vmbx vdi av, pns31 vmbx p-acp vvi, pns31 vmbx vvi p-acp dt j n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 298 Page 135
1608 nor speake against a good cause, because hee hath a new nature, that leads him another way, Christ is her Belovsds still though she sleepe. nor speak against a good cause, Because he hath a new nature, that leads him Another Way, christ is her Belovsds still though she sleep. ccx vvi p-acp dt j n1, c-acp pns31 vhz dt j n1, cst vvz pno31 j-jn n1, np1 vbz po31 vvz av cs pns31 n1. (22) sermon (DIV1) 298 Page 135
1609 Take a Christian at the lowest, his heart yearnes after Christ. Take a Christian At the lowest, his heart yearns After christ. vvb dt njp p-acp dt js, po31 n1 vvz p-acp np1. (22) sermon (DIV1) 299 Page 135
1610 Acknowledging him to be his Beloved, There is a conjugall chastitie in the soule of a Christian, holding firme to the covenant and marriage betweene Christ and it, hee keepes that unviolable, Acknowledging him to be his beloved, There is a conjugal chastity in the soul of a Christian, holding firm to the Covenant and marriage between christ and it, he keeps that unviolable, vvg pno31 pc-acp vbi po31 vvn, pc-acp vbz dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt njp, vvg j p-acp dt n1 cc n1 p-acp np1 cc pn31, pns31 vvz d j, (22) sermon (DIV1) 300 Page 135
1611 though he may be untoward, sleepie, and drowsie, yet there is alwaies a conjugall spouselike affection. though he may be untoward, sleepy, and drowsy, yet there is always a conjugal spouselike affection. cs pns31 vmb vbi j, j, cc j, av pc-acp vbz av dt j j n1. (22) sermon (DIV1) 300 Page 135
1612 It is the voice of my Beloved, &c. It is the voice of my beloved, etc. pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f po11 j-vvn, av (22) sermon (DIV1) 300 Page 135
1613 Now leaving the Churches notice of the voice of Christ, We come to Christs carriage towards her. Now leaving the Churches notice of the voice of christ, We come to Christ carriage towards her. av vvg dt n2 n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, pns12 vvb p-acp npg1 n1 p-acp pno31. (22) sermon (DIV1) 301 Page 135
1614 1. Hee knocketh, and then wee have, 2. His Patience in that Carriage. 1. He knocketh, and then we have, 2. His Patience in that Carriage. crd pns31 vvz, cc av pns12 vhb, crd po31 n1 p-acp d n1. (22) sermon (DIV1) 301 Page 135
1615 My head is filled with dew, and my lockes with the dropps of the night, &c. Here is Patience, and Mercie to indure this indignitie at the Churches hand, to stand at her courtesie to come in, besides 3. the Compellation, afterwards to be spoken of, The generall observation from Christs carriage, is this, My head is filled with due, and my locks with the drops of the night, etc. Here is Patience, and Mercy to endure this indignity At the Churches hand, to stand At her courtesy to come in, beside 3. the Compellation, afterwards to be spoken of, The general observation from Christ carriage, is this, po11 n1 vbz vvn p-acp n1, cc po11 n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, av av vbz np1-n, cc n1 pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp dt n2 n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp, p-acp crd dt n1, av pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f, dt j n1 p-acp npg1 n1, vbz d, (22) sermon (DIV1) 301 Page 136
1616 That Christ still desires a further and further communion with his Church. That christ still Desires a further and further communion with his Church. cst np1 av vvz dt av-jc cc jc n1 p-acp po31 n1. (22) sermon (DIV1) 302 Page 136
1617 Even as the true soule, that is touched with the Spirit desires neerer and neerer communion with Christ. So hee seekes neerer and neerer communion with his Spouse, by all sanctified meanes; Even as the true soul, that is touched with the Spirit Desires nearer and nearer communion with christ. So he seeks nearer and nearer communion with his Spouse, by all sanctified means; av-j c-acp dt j n1, cst vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 vvz av-jc cc jc n1 p-acp np1. av pns31 vvz av-jc cc jc n1 p-acp po31 n1, p-acp d j-vvn n2; (22) sermon (DIV1) 303 Page 136
1618 Christ hath never enough of the soule; christ hath never enough of the soul; np1 vhz av av-d pp-f dt n1; (22) sermon (DIV1) 303 Page 136
1619 he would have them more and more open to him, our hearts are for Christ, who hath the heaven of heavens, he would have them more and more open to him, our hearts Are for christ, who hath the heaven of heavens, pns31 vmd vhi pno32 dc cc av-dc j p-acp pno31, po12 n2 vbr p-acp np1, r-crq vhz dt n1 pp-f n2, (22) sermon (DIV1) 303 Page 136
1620 and the soule of a believing Christian for himselfe to dwell in, he contents not himselfe to be in heaven alone, and the soul of a believing Christian for himself to dwell in, he contents not himself to be in heaven alone, cc dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvg np1 p-acp px31 pc-acp vvi p-acp, pns31 vvz xx px31 pc-acp vbi p-acp n1 av-j, (22) sermon (DIV1) 303 Page 136
1621 but he will have our hearts. but he will have our hearts. cc-acp pns31 vmb vhi po12 n2. (22) sermon (DIV1) 303 Page 136
1622 Hee knocks heere, waites, speakes friendly and lovingly with such sweete wordes, My Love, my Dove, &c. We had a blessed Communion in the state of innocencie, He knocks Here, waits, speaks friendly and lovingly with such sweet words, My Love, my Dove, etc. We had a blessed Communion in the state of innocence, pns31 vvz av, vvz, vvz j cc av-vvg p-acp d j n2, po11 n1, po11 n1, av pns12 vhd dt j-vvn n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 303 Page 136
1623 and shall have a glorious communion in heaven, when the marriage shall be consummated; and shall have a glorious communion in heaven, when the marriage shall be consummated; cc vmb vhi dt j n1 p-acp n1, c-crq dt n1 vmb vbi vvn; (22) sermon (DIV1) 303 Page 136
1624 but now the time of this life is but as the time of the contract, during which there are yet many mutuall passages of love betweene him and his Spouse, a desire of mutuall communion of either side. but now the time of this life is but as the time of the contract, during which there Are yet many mutual passages of love between him and his Spouse, a desire of mutual communion of either side. cc-acp av dt n1 pp-f d n1 vbz cc-acp c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp r-crq a-acp vbr av d j n2 pp-f n1 p-acp pno31 cc po31 n1, dt n1 pp-f j n1 pp-f d n1. (22) sermon (DIV1) 303 Page 136
1625 Christ desires further entertainement in his Churches heart and affection, that hee might lodge, and dwell there: christ Desires further entertainment in his Churches heart and affection, that he might lodge, and dwell there: np1 n2 jc n1 p-acp po31 n2 n1 cc n1, cst pns31 vmd vvi, cc vvi a-acp: (22) sermon (DIV1) 303 Page 136
1626 And likewise there is the like desire in the Church, (when shee is in a right temper,) So that if any strangenesse bee betweene Christ, and any mans soule, that hath tasted how good the Lord is, let him not blame Christ for it, And likewise there is the like desire in the Church, (when she is in a right temper,) So that if any strangeness be between christ, and any men soul, that hath tasted how good the Lord is, let him not blame christ for it, cc av pc-acp vbz dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, (c-crq pns31 vbz p-acp dt j-jn n1,) av cst cs d n1 vbi p-acp np1, cc d ng1 n1, cst vhz vvn c-crq j dt n1 vbz, vvb pno31 xx vvi np1 p-acp pn31, (22) sermon (DIV1) 303 Page 137
1627 for he delights not in strangenesse; for he delights not in strangeness; c-acp pns31 vvz xx p-acp n1; (22) sermon (DIV1) 303 Page 137
1628 Hee that knockes and stands knocking, while his locks are •edewed with the dropps of the night? Doth he delight in strangenesse, that makes all this Love to a Christians soule? Certainely No. He that knocks and Stands knocking, while his locks Are •edewed with the drops of the night? Does he delight in strangeness, that makes all this Love to a Christians soul? Certainly No. pns31 cst vvz cc vvz vvg, cs po31 n2 vbr vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1? vdz pns31 vvi p-acp n1, cst vvz d d n1 p-acp dt njpg2 n1? av-j n1 (22) sermon (DIV1) 303 Page 137
1629 Therefore looke for the cause of his strangenesse at any time in thine owne selfe; Therefore look for the cause of his strangeness At any time in thine own self; av vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp d n1 p-acp po21 d n1; (22) sermon (DIV1) 304 Page 137
1630 As, Whether we cast our selves imprudently into company, that are not fit to be consulted withall, in whom the Spirit is not, As, Whither we cast our selves imprudently into company, that Are not fit to be consulted withal, in whom the Spirit is not, a-acp, cs pns12 vvb po12 n2 av-j p-acp n1, cst vbr xx j pc-acp vbi vvn av, p-acp ro-crq dt n1 vbz xx, (22) sermon (DIV1) 304 Page 137
1631 and who cannot doe us any good, or they cast themselves to us. and who cannot do us any good, or they cast themselves to us. cc q-crq vmbx vdb pno12 d j, cc pns32 vvd px32 p-acp pno12. (22) sermon (DIV1) 304 Page 137
1632 Evill company is a great dampning, whereby a Christian looseth his comfort much, especially that intimate communion with God, whence wee may fall into security. Evil company is a great dampning, whereby a Christian loses his Comfort much, especially that intimate communion with God, whence we may fallen into security. j-jn n1 vbz dt j vvg, c-crq dt njp vvz po31 n1 av-d, av-j d j n1 p-acp np1, c-crq pns12 vmb vvi p-acp n1. (22) sermon (DIV1) 304 Page 137
1633 Againe, Discontinuing of Religious exercises doth wonderfully cause Christ to withdraw himselfe; Again, Discontinuing of Religious exercises does wonderfully cause christ to withdraw himself; av, vvg pp-f j n2 vdz av-j vvi np1 pc-acp vvi px31; (22) sermon (DIV1) 305 Page 137
1634 He makes no more love to our soules, when we neglect the meanes, and discontinue holy exercises, He makes no more love to our Souls, when we neglect the means, and discontinue holy exercises, pns31 vvz av-dx dc n1 p-acp po12 n2, c-crq pns12 vvb dt n2, cc vvi j n2, (22) sermon (DIV1) 305 Page 137
1635 and religious companie, when we stirre not up the graces of Gods Spirit; and religious company, when we stir not up the graces of God's Spirit; cc j n1, c-crq pns12 vvb xx p-acp dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1; (22) sermon (DIV1) 305 Page 137
1636 being this way negligent, it is no wonder that Christ makes no more love to our soules, being this Way negligent, it is no wonder that christ makes no more love to our Souls, vbg d n1 j, pn31 vbz dx n1 cst np1 vvz av-dx dc n1 p-acp po12 n2, (22) sermon (DIV1) 305 Page 137
1637 when we prize and value not the communion that should be betweene the soule, and Christ, as we should. when we prize and valve not the communion that should be between the soul, and christ, as we should. c-crq pns12 vvb cc vvb xx dt n1 cst vmd vbi p-acp dt n1, cc np1, c-acp pns12 vmd. (22) sermon (DIV1) 305 Page 137
1638 Whom have I in heaven, but thee? Psal. 73. 25. Thy loving kindnesse is better then life. Whom have I in heaven, but thee? Psalm 73. 25. Thy loving kindness is better then life. ro-crq vhb pns11 p-acp n1, cc-acp pno21? np1 crd crd po21 j-vvg n1 vbz jc cs n1. (22) sermon (DIV1) 305 Page 137
1639 (saith the Psalmist) when we prize not this, it is just with Christ to make himselfe strange. (Says the Psalmist) when we prize not this, it is just with christ to make himself strange. (vvz dt n1) c-crq pns12 vvb xx d, pn31 vbz j p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi px31 j. (22) sermon (DIV1) 305 Page 137
1640 Where love is not valued, and esteemed, it is estranged, and for a while hides it selfe. Where love is not valued, and esteemed, it is estranged, and for a while hides it self. c-crq n1 vbz xx vvn, cc vvn, pn31 vbz vvn, cc p-acp dt n1 vvz pn31 n1. (22) sermon (DIV1) 305 Page 137
1641 So that these with other courses, and failings, we may finde to be the ground, So that these with other courses, and failings, we may find to be the ground, av cst d p-acp j-jn n2, cc n2-vvg, pns12 vmb vvi pc-acp vbi dt n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 305 Page 138
1642 and reason of the strangenesse betweene Christ and the soule, for certainely the cause is not in him: and reason of the strangeness between christ and the soul, for Certainly the cause is not in him: cc n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp np1 cc dt n1, c-acp av-j dt n1 vbz xx p-acp pno31: (22) sermon (DIV1) 305 Page 138
1643 for we see here, he useth all meanes to be entertained by a Christian soule, he knockes. for we see Here, he uses all means to be entertained by a Christian soul, he knocks. c-acp pns12 vvb av, pns31 vvz d n2 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt njp n1, pns31 vvz. (22) sermon (DIV1) 305 Page 138
1644 You knovv what he saies to the Church of Laodicea, Rev. 3. 20. Behold I stand at the doore, You know what he Says to the Church of Laodicea, Rev. 3. 20. Behold I stand At the door, pn22 vvb r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, n1 crd crd vvb pns11 vvb p-acp dt n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 306 Page 138
1645 and knocke, So here, It is the voice of my Beloved that knocketh, therefore in such a case, search your ovvn hearts, vvhere if there be deadnesse, and disertion of Spirit; and knock, So Here, It is the voice of my beloved that knocketh, Therefore in such a case, search your own hearts, where if there be deadness, and desertion of Spirit; cc vvi, av av, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f po11 j-vvn cst vvz, av p-acp d dt n1, vvb po22 d n2, c-crq cs pc-acp vbi n1, cc n1 pp-f n1; (22) sermon (DIV1) 306 Page 138
1646 lay the blame upon your selves, and enter into a search of your ovvn vvayes, and see vvhat may be the cause. lay the blame upon your selves, and enter into a search of your own ways, and see what may be the cause. vvb dt n1 p-acp po22 n2, cc vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 d n2, cc vvb r-crq vmb vbi dt n1. (22) sermon (DIV1) 306 Page 138
1647 Novv to come more particularly to Christs carriage here knocking at the heart of the sleepie Church; We see, that Christ takes not the advantage, Now to come more particularly to Christ carriage Here knocking At the heart of the sleepy Church; We see, that christ Takes not the advantage, av pc-acp vvi av-dc av-j p-acp npg1 n1 av vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1; pns12 vvb, cst np1 vvz xx dt n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 307 Page 138
1648 and forfeiture of the sinnes of his Church, to leave them altogether, but makes further and further love to them, though the Church be sleepie, Christ continues knocking. and forfeiture of the Sins of his Church, to leave them altogether, but makes further and further love to them, though the Church be sleepy, christ continues knocking. cc n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, pc-acp vvi pno32 av, cc-acp vvz jc cc jc n1 p-acp pno32, cs dt n1 vbb j, np1 vvz vvg. (22) sermon (DIV1) 307 Page 138
1649 The Church of Laodicea vvas a luke-vvarme, proud, hypocriticall Church, yet Behold, (saith Christ) I stand at the doore and knocke, and it vvas such a Church as vvas vaineglorious, and conceited. The Church of Laodicea was a lukewarm, proud, hypocritical Church, yet Behold, (Says christ) I stand At the door and knock, and it was such a Church as was vainglorious, and conceited. dt n1 pp-f np1 vbds dt j, j, j n1, av vvb, (vvz np1) pns11 vvb p-acp dt n1 cc n1, cc pn31 vbds d dt n1 a-acp vbds j, cc vvn. (22) sermon (DIV1) 307 Page 138
1650 I am rich and want nothing, when shee was poore, blind, and naked. I am rich and want nothing, when she was poor, blind, and naked. pns11 vbm j cc vvb pix, c-crq pns31 vbds j, j, cc j. (22) sermon (DIV1) 307 Page 138
1651 And here he doth not onely stand knocking, but he vvith all suffereth indignities, the dew to fall upon him, which we shall speake more of hereafter. And Here he does not only stand knocking, but he with all suffers indignities, the due to fallen upon him, which we shall speak more of hereafter. cc av pns31 vdz xx av-j vvi n-vvg, cc-acp pns31 p-acp d vvz n2, dt j-jn pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, r-crq pns12 vmb vvi dc pp-f av. (22) sermon (DIV1) 307 Page 138
1652 Christ therefore refuseth not vveake sinners, he that commands, that we should receive him that is weake in the faith, and not cast him off from our fellowship, christ Therefore Refuseth not weak Sinners, he that commands, that we should receive him that is weak in the faith, and not cast him off from our fellowship, np1 av vvz xx j n2, pns31 cst vvz, cst pns12 vmd vvi pno31 cst vbz j p-acp dt n1, cc xx vvi pno31 a-acp p-acp po12 n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 307 Page 138
1653 and companie, vvill he reject him that is weake, and sleepie? No, what Father will passe by, and company, will he reject him that is weak, and sleepy? No, what Father will pass by, cc n1, vmb pns31 vvi pno31 cst vbz j, cc j? uh-dx, q-crq n1 vmb vvi p-acp, (22) sermon (DIV1) 307 Page 139
1654 or neglect his Child for some failings, and weakenesses, Nature will move him to respect him as his Child. or neglect his Child for Some failings, and Weaknesses, Nature will move him to respect him as his Child. cc vvi po31 n1 p-acp d n2-vvg, cc n2, n1 vmb vvi pno31 pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp po31 n1. (22) sermon (DIV1) 307 Page 139
1655 Now Christ is mercifull both by his office, and by his nature; Now christ is merciful both by his office, and by his nature; av np1 vbz j av-d p-acp po31 n1, cc p-acp po31 n1; (22) sermon (DIV1) 308 Page 139
1656 our nature he tooke upon him, that he might be a mercifull redeemer, And then as God also he is love, God is love, that is, whatsoever God shewes himselfe to his Church, he doth it in love, If hee be angry in correcting, it is out of love, if Mercifull, it is out of love, if he be Powerfull in defending his Church, our nature he took upon him, that he might be a merciful redeemer, And then as God also he is love, God is love, that is, whatsoever God shows himself to his Church, he does it in love, If he be angry in correcting, it is out of love, if Merciful, it is out of love, if he be Powerful in defending his Church, po12 n1 pns31 vvd p-acp pno31, cst pns31 vmd vbi dt j n1, cc av c-acp np1 av pns31 vbz n1, np1 vbz n1, cst vbz, r-crq np1 vvz px31 p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vdz pn31 p-acp vvb, cs pns31 vbb j p-acp vvg, pn31 vbz av pp-f vvb, cs j, pn31 vbz av pp-f vvb, cs pns31 vbb j p-acp vvg po31 n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 308 Page 139
1657 and revenging himselfe on her Enemies, all is love, God is love (saith Iohn ) that is, hee shewes himselfe onely in wayes, expressions and characters of love to his Church; and revenging himself on her Enemies, all is love, God is love (Says John) that is, he shows himself only in ways, expressions and characters of love to his Church; cc vvg px31 p-acp po31 n2, d vbz n1, np1 vbz n1 (vvz np1) cst vbz, pns31 vvz px31 av-j p-acp n2, n2 cc n2 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n1; (22) sermon (DIV1) 308 Page 139
1658 So Christ, as God, is all love to the Church. So christ, as God, is all love to the Church. av np1, c-acp np1, vbz d n1 p-acp dt n1. (22) sermon (DIV1) 308 Page 139
1659 And we see the Scriptures also to set out God as love, both in his essence, And we see the Scriptures also to Set out God as love, both in his essence, cc pns12 vvb dt n2 av pc-acp vvi av np1 p-acp n1, av-d p-acp po31 n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 308 Page 139
1660 and in his relations, 1. in Relations of love to his Church; and in his relations, 1. in Relations of love to his Church; cc p-acp po31 n2, crd p-acp n2 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n1; (22) sermon (DIV1) 308 Page 139
1661 Hee is a Father, As a Father pittieth his childe, so the Lord pitties them that feare him, and 2. also in those sweete Attributes of love, which are his essence, He is a Father, As a Father Pitieth his child, so the Lord pities them that Fear him, and 2. also in those sweet Attributes of love, which Are his essence, pns31 vbz dt n1, p-acp dt n1 vvz po31 n1, av dt n1 vvz pno32 cst vvb pno31, cc crd av p-acp d j n2 pp-f vvb, r-crq vbr po31 n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 308 Page 139
1662 as we see, Ex•d. 34. 6. When God describes himselfe to Moses after his desire to know him, in the former Chapter, Thou canst not see me and live; as we see, Ex•d. 34. 6. When God describes himself to Moses After his desire to know him, in the former Chapter, Thou Canst not see me and live; c-acp pns12 vvb, vvn. crd crd c-crq np1 vvz px31 p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi pno31, p-acp dt j n1, pns21 vm2 xx vvi pno11 cc vvb; (22) sermon (DIV1) 308 Page 139
1663 yet he would make him know him, as was fit for him to bee knowne, Iehovah, Exod. 34. 6. Iehovah, Strong, Mercifull, Gratious, Longsuffering, &c. Thus God will be knowne in these Attributes of Consolation. yet he would make him know him, as was fit for him to be known, Jehovah, Exod 34. 6. Jehovah, Strong, Merciful, Gracious, Long-suffering, etc. Thus God will be known in these Attributes of Consolation. av pns31 vmd vvi pno31 vvi pno31, c-acp vbds j p-acp pno31 pc-acp vbi vvn, np1, np1 crd crd np1, j, j, j, vvg, av av np1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp d n2 pp-f n1. (22) sermon (DIV1) 308 Page 139
1664 So Christ as God, is all love, and mercie, Likewise Christ as man, hee was man for this end to be all love, So christ as God, is all love, and mercy, Likewise christ as man, he was man for this end to be all love, av np1 p-acp np1, vbz d n1, cc n1, av np1 p-acp n1, pns31 vbds n1 p-acp d n1 pc-acp vbi d n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 308 Page 140
1665 and mercy, Take him in his office as Iesus to be a Saviour, he carrieth salvation in his wings, and mercy, Take him in his office as Iesus to be a Saviour, he Carrieth salvation in his wings, cc n1, vvb pno31 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp np1 pc-acp vbi dt n1, pns31 vvz n1 p-acp po31 n2, (22) sermon (DIV1) 308 Page 140
1666 as it is Mal. 4. 2. both by Office, and by Nature. as it is Malachi 4. 2. both by Office, and by Nature. c-acp pn31 vbz np1 crd crd d p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1. (22) sermon (DIV1) 308 Page 140
1667 And here how excellently is the expression of Christs mercie, love, and patience set out? He knockes, my Beloved knocketh, &c. saying, Hee knockes for further entrance (as was shewed before) some he had already, And Here how excellently is the expression of Christ mercy, love, and patience Set out? He knocks, my beloved knocketh, etc. saying, He knocks for further Entrance (as was showed before) Some he had already, cc av c-crq av-j vbz dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, n1, cc n1 vvd av? pns31 vvz, po11 j-vvn vvz, av vvg, pns31 vvz p-acp jc n1 (c-acp vbds vvn a-acp) d pns31 vhd av, (22) sermon (DIV1) 309 Page 140
1668 but he would have further, As you know we have divers roomes, and places in our houses; but he would have further, As you know we have diverse rooms, and places in our houses; cc-acp pns31 vmd vhi av-j, c-acp pn22 vvb pns12 vhb j n2, cc n2 p-acp po12 n2; (22) sermon (DIV1) 309 Page 140
1669 There is the court, the hall, the parlour, and closset. There is the court, the hall, the parlour, and closet. pc-acp vbz dt n1, dt n1, dt n1, cc n1. (22) sermon (DIV1) 309 Page 140
1670 The hall for common persons, the parlour for those of better fashion, the closset for a mans selfe, The hall for Common Persons, the parlour for those of better fashion, the closet for a men self, dt n1 p-acp j n2, dt n1 p-acp d pp-f jc n1, dt n1 p-acp dt ng1 n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 309 Page 140
1671 and those that are intimate friends; and those that Are intimate Friends; cc d cst vbr j n2; (22) sermon (DIV1) 309 Page 140
1672 So a Christian hath roome in his heart forworldly thoughts, but his closset, his inmost affections, are kept for his inmost friend Christ, who is not content with the hall, So a Christian hath room in his heart forworldly thoughts, but his closet, his inmost affections, Are kept for his inmost friend christ, who is not content with the hall, av dt njp vhz n1 p-acp po31 n1 j n2, cc-acp po31 n1, po31 j n2, vbr vvn p-acp po31 j n1 np1, r-crq vbz xx j p-acp dt n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 309 Page 140
1673 but will come into the very closset ▪ he knocks that we should open, and let him come into our hearts, into our more intimate affections, but will come into the very closet ▪ he knocks that we should open, and let him come into our hearts, into our more intimate affections, cc-acp vmb vvi p-acp dt j n1 ▪ pns31 vvz cst pns12 vmd vvi, cc vvb pno31 vvi p-acp po12 n2, p-acp po12 av-dc j n2, (22) sermon (DIV1) 309 Page 140
1674 and love ▪ nothing will content him, but intimatenesse, for he deserves it, as we shall see, hee knockes for this end. and love ▪ nothing will content him, but intimateness, for he deserves it, as we shall see, he knocks for this end. cc n1 ▪ pix vmb vvi pno31, cc-acp n1, c-acp pns31 vvz pn31, c-acp pns12 vmb vvi, pns31 vvz p-acp d n1. (22) sermon (DIV1) 309 Page 140
1675 But how doth he knocke? Every kind of way; But how does he knock? Every kind of Way; p-acp c-crq vdz pns31 vvi? d n1 pp-f n1; (22) sermon (DIV1) 309 Page 140
1676 It is taken from the fashion of men, in this kind (God condescending to speake to us in our own language) Sometimes you know There is a knocking or calling for entrance by voice, when a voice may serve, It is taken from the fashion of men, in this kind (God condescending to speak to us in our own language) Sometime you know There is a knocking or calling for Entrance by voice, when a voice may serve, pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, p-acp d n1 (np1 vvg pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12 p-acp po12 d n1) av pn22 vvb pc-acp vbz dt n-vvg cc vvg p-acp n1 p-acp n1, c-crq dt n1 vmb vvi, (22) sermon (DIV1) 310 Page 140
1677 and then there needs no further knocking. Sometimes both by voice, and knocking, If voice will not serve, knocking comes after. and then there needs no further knocking. Sometime both by voice, and knocking, If voice will not serve, knocking comes After. cc av a-acp vvz dx jc n-vvg. av d p-acp n1, cc vvg, cs n1 vmb xx vvi, vvg vvz a-acp. (22) sermon (DIV1) 310 Page 140
1678 So it is here, Christ doth knocke, and speake, useth a voice of his Word, So it is Here, christ does knock, and speak, uses a voice of his Word, av pn31 vbz av, np1 vdz vvi, cc vvi, vvz dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 311 Page 141
1679 and knocks by his workes, and both together sometimes, whether by workes of mercy or of judgement, he labours to enter into the soule, to raise the sleepie soule that way; and knocks by his works, and both together sometime, whither by works of mercy or of judgement, he labours to enter into the soul, to raise the sleepy soul that Way; cc vvz p-acp po31 n2, cc d av av, cs p-acp n2 pp-f n1 cc pp-f n1, pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi dt j n1 cst n1; (22) sermon (DIV1) 311 Page 141
1680 he beginns with mercy usually. 1. By mercies, All the creatures, and blessings of God carrie in them (as it were) a voice of God to the soule, that it would entertaine his love, There goes a voice of love with every blessing. he begins with mercy usually. 1. By Mercies, All the creatures, and blessings of God carry in them (as it were) a voice of God to the soul, that it would entertain his love, There Goes a voice of love with every blessing. pns31 vvz p-acp n1 av-j. crd p-acp n2, d dt n2, cc n2 pp-f np1 vvb p-acp pno32 (c-acp pn31 vbdr) dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1, cst pn31 vmd vvi po31 n1, a-acp vvz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d n1. (22) sermon (DIV1) 311 Page 141
1681 And the love, the mercie, and the goodnesse of God in the creature, is better then the creature it selfe. And the love, the mercy, and the Goodness of God in the creature, is better then the creature it self. cc dt n1, dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1, vbz jc cs dt n1 pn31 n1. (22) sermon (DIV1) 311 Page 141
1682 As we say of gifts, The love of the giver is better then the gift it selfe. As we say of Gifts, The love of the giver is better then the gift it self. c-acp pns12 vvb pp-f n2, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz jc cs dt n1 pn31 n1. (22) sermon (DIV1) 311 Page 141
1683 So the love of God in all his sweete benefits, is better then the thing it selfe, So the love of God in all his sweet benefits, is better then the thing it self, av dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d po31 j n2, vbz jc cs dt n1 pn31 n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 311 Page 141
1684 and so in that we have, There is a voice (as it were) entreating us to entertaine God, and so in that we have, There is a voice (as it were) entreating us to entertain God, cc av p-acp cst pns12 vhb, pc-acp vbz dt n1 (c-acp pn31 vbdr) vvg pno12 pc-acp vvi np1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 311 Page 141
1685 and Christ in all his mercies, yea every creature (as one saith) and benefit speakes as it were thus to us; and christ in all his Mercies, yea every creature (as one Says) and benefit speaks as it were thus to us; cc np1 p-acp d po31 n2, uh d n1 (c-acp pi vvz) cc n1 vvz p-acp pn31 vbdr av p-acp pno12; (22) sermon (DIV1) 311 Page 141
1686 Wee serve thee, that thou maiest serve him, that made thee and us. we serve thee, that thou Mayest serve him, that made thee and us. pns12 vvb pno21, cst pns21 vm2 vvi pno31, cst vvd pno21 cc pno12. (22) sermon (DIV1) 311 Page 141
1687 There is a speech (as it were) in every favour, which mercies, if they cannot prevaile, There is a speech (as it were) in every favour, which Mercies, if they cannot prevail, pc-acp vbz dt n1 (c-acp pn31 vbdr) p-acp d n1, r-crq n2, cs pns32 vmbx vvi, (22) sermon (DIV1) 311 Page 141
1688 then come corrections, which are the voice of God also, Heare the rodd, and him that smiteth; then come corrections, which Are the voice of God also, Hear the rod, and him that smites; av vvb n2, r-crq vbr dt n1 pp-f np1 av, vvb dt n1, cc pno31 cst vvz; (22) sermon (DIV1) 311 Page 141
1689 but hath the rodd a voice? but hath the rod a voice? cc-acp vhz dt n1 dt n1? (22) sermon (DIV1) 311 Page 141
1690 Yes, for what doe corrections speak•, but amendment of the fault we are corrected for? so we must heare the rodd, all corrections tend to this purpose, they are as knockings, that we should open to God and Christ. Yes, for what do corrections speak•, but amendment of the fault we Are corrected for? so we must hear the rod, all corrections tend to this purpose, they Are as knockings, that we should open to God and christ. uh, p-acp r-crq vdb n2 n1, cc-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pns12 vbr vvn p-acp? av pns12 vmb vvi dt n1, d n2 vvb p-acp d n1, pns32 vbr a-acp vvg|vbz, cst pns12 vmd vvi p-acp np1 cc np1. (22) sermon (DIV1) 312 Page 141
1691 And because corrections of themselves will not amend us. And Because corrections of themselves will not amend us. cc c-acp n2 pp-f px32 vmb xx vvi pno12. (22) sermon (DIV1) 312 Page 142
1692 God to this kind of knocking adds a voice, he teacheth, and corrects together, Happie is that man that thou correctest, and tea•hest out of thy Law, (saith the Psalmist) Correction without teaching is to little purpose, God to this kind of knocking adds a voice, he Teaches, and corrects together, Happy is that man that thou correctest, and tea•hest out of thy Law, (Says the Psalmist) Correction without teaching is to little purpose, np1 p-acp d n1 pp-f n-vvg vvz dt n1, pns31 vvz, cc vvz av, j vbz d n1 cst pns21 js, cc js av pp-f po21 n1, (vvz dt n1) n1 p-acp vvg vbz p-acp j n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 312 Page 142
1693 Therefore God adds instruction to correction. Therefore God adds instruction to correction. av np1 vvz n1 p-acp n1. (22) sermon (DIV1) 312 Page 142
1694 He opens the conscience, so that it tells us it is for this that you are corrected, He Opens the conscience, so that it tells us it is for this that you Are corrected, pns31 vvz dt n1, av cst pn31 vvz pno12 pn31 vbz p-acp d cst pn22 vbr vvn, (22) sermon (DIV1) 312 Page 142
1695 and together with conscience, gives his Spirit to tell us, it is for this, or that you are corrected: and together with conscience, gives his Spirit to tell us, it is for this, or that you Are corrected: cc av p-acp n1, vvz po31 n1 pc-acp vvi pno12, pn31 vbz p-acp d, cc cst pn22 vbr vvn: (22) sermon (DIV1) 312 Page 142
1696 you are too blame in this; this you have done, that you should not have done; you Are too blame in this; this you have done, that you should not have done; pn22 vbr av vvb p-acp d; d pn22 vhb vdn, cst pn22 vmd xx vhi vdn; (22) sermon (DIV1) 312 Page 142
1697 So that Corrections are knockings, but then especially when they have instruction thus with them. So that Corrections Are knockings, but then especially when they have instruction thus with them. av d n2 vbr vvg|vbz, p-acp av av-j c-crq pns32 vhb n1 av p-acp pno32. (22) sermon (DIV1) 312 Page 142
1698 They are messengers from God, both Blessings and Corrections, they will not away (especially corrections) till they have an answer, They Are messengers from God, both Blessings and Corrections, they will not away (especially corrections) till they have an answer, pns32 vbr n2 p-acp np1, d n2 cc n2, pns32 vmb xx av (av-j n2) c-acp pns32 vhb dt n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 312 Page 142
1699 for they are sent of God, who will add seven times more; for they Are sent of God, who will add seven times more; c-acp pns32 vbr vvn pp-f np1, r-crq vmb vvi crd n2 av-dc; (22) sermon (DIV1) 312 Page 142
1700 and if the first be not answered, then he sends after them, hee will be sure to have an answer, either in our Conversion, and if the First be not answered, then he sends After them, he will be sure to have an answer, either in our Conversion, cc cs dt ord vbi xx vvn, cs pns31 vvz p-acp pno32, pns31 vmb vbi j pc-acp vhi dt n1, av-d p-acp po12 n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 312 Page 142
1701 or Confusion, when hee beginns once. Many other wayes he useth to knocke at our hearts. or Confusion, when he begins once. Many other ways he uses to knock At our hearts. cc n1, c-crq pns31 vvz a-acp. d j-jn n2 pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n2. (22) sermon (DIV1) 312 Page 142
1702 The examples of those we live among that are good, they call upon us, The patternes of their holy life. The Examples of those we live among that Are good, they call upon us, The patterns of their holy life. dt n2 pp-f d pns12 vvb p-acp cst vbr j, pns32 vvb p-acp pno12, dt n2 pp-f po32 j n1. (22) sermon (DIV1) 313 Page 142
1703 The examples of Gods justice upon others, are speeches to us, God knocks at our doore then, He intends our correction, The Examples of God's Justice upon Others, Are Speeches to us, God knocks At our door then, He intends our correction, dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp n2-jn, vbr n2 p-acp pno12, np1 vvz p-acp po12 n1 av, pns31 vvz po12 n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 313 Page 142
1704 when he visits another, when if we amend by that, he needes not take us in hand. when he visits Another, when if we amend by that, he needs not take us in hand. c-crq pns31 vvz j-jn, c-crq cs pns12 vvb p-acp d, pns31 vvz xx vvi pno12 p-acp n1. (22) sermon (DIV1) 313 Page 142
1705 But besides all this, there is a more neere knocking, that Christ useth to the Church, His ministeriall knocking, when he was here in the daies of his flesh, hee was a Preacher and Prophet himselfe, But beside all this, there is a more near knocking, that christ uses to the Church, His ministerial knocking, when he was Here in the days of his Flesh, he was a Preacher and Prophet himself, cc-acp p-acp d d, pc-acp vbz dt av-dc av-j vvg, cst np1 vvz p-acp dt n1, po31 j-jn n-vvg, c-crq pns31 vbds av p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, pns31 vbds dt n1 cc n1 px31, (22) sermon (DIV1) 314 Page 143
1706 and now he is ascended into heaven, he hath given gifts to men, and men to the Church, whom he speakes by to the end of the world, they are Christs mouth, and now he is ascended into heaven, he hath given Gifts to men, and men to the Church, whom he speaks by to the end of the world, they Are Christ Mouth, cc av pns31 vbz vvn p-acp n1, pns31 vhz vvn n2 p-acp n2, cc n2 p-acp dt n1, ro-crq pns31 vvz p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns32 vbr npg1 n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 314 Page 143
1707 as wee said of the pen-men of holy Scripture; they were but the hand to write, Christ was the head to indite. as we said of the penmen of holy Scripture; they were but the hand to write, christ was the head to indite. c-acp pns12 vvd pp-f dt n2 pp-f j n1; pns32 vbdr p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi, np1 vbds dt n1 pc-acp vvi. (22) sermon (DIV1) 314 Page 143
1708 So in preaching and unfolding the Word, they are but Christs mouth and his voyce, (as it is said of Iohn, ) Now he is in heaven, he speakes by them; So in preaching and unfolding the Word, they Are but Christ Mouth and his voice, (as it is said of John,) Now he is in heaven, he speaks by them; av p-acp vvg cc n-vvg dt n1, pns32 vbr p-acp npg1 n1 cc po31 n1, (c-acp pn31 vbz vvn pp-f np1,) av pns31 vbz p-acp n1, pns31 vvz p-acp pno32; (22) sermon (DIV1) 314 Page 143
1709 Hee that heareth you, heareth me, he that despiseth you despiseth mee. He that hears you, hears me, he that despises you despises me. pns31 cst vvz pn22, vvz pno11, pns31 cst vvz pn22 vvz pno11. (22) sermon (DIV1) 314 Page 143
1710 Christ is either received or rejected in his Ministers, as it is said of Noahs time, The Spirit of Christ preached in the daies of Noah to the soules now in prison, &c. Christ as God did preach before he was incarnate by Noah to the old world, which is now in prison, in hell, christ is either received or rejected in his Ministers, as it is said of Noahs time, The Spirit of christ preached in the days of Noah to the Souls now in prison, etc. christ as God did preach before he was incarnate by Noah to the old world, which is now in prison, in hell, np1 vbz av-d vvn cc vvn p-acp po31 n2, c-acp pn31 vbz vvn pp-f npg1 n1, dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n2 av p-acp n1, av np1 p-acp np1 vdd vvi c-acp pns31 vbds j p-acp np1 p-acp dt j n1, r-crq vbz av p-acp n1, p-acp n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 314 Page 143
1711 because they refused to heare Christ speake to them by Noah: Much more now after the daies of his flesh, that he is in heaven, he speakes, Because they refused to hear christ speak to them by Noah: Much more now After the days of his Flesh, that he is in heaven, he speaks, c-acp pns32 vvd pc-acp vvi np1 vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp np1: av-d av-dc av p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, cst pns31 vbz p-acp n1, pns31 vvz, (22) sermon (DIV1) 314 Page 143
1712 and preacheth to us, which if we regard not, we are like to be in prison, and Preacheth to us, which if we regard not, we Are like to be in prison, cc vvz p-acp pno12, r-crq cs pns12 vvb xx, pns12 vbr j pc-acp vbi p-acp n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 314 Page 143
1713 as those soules are now in prison for neglecting the preaching of Noah, 1 Pet. 3. 19. So the Ministers are Christs mouth, as those Souls Are now in prison for neglecting the preaching of Noah, 1 Pet. 3. 19. So the Ministers Are Christ Mouth, c-acp d n2 vbr av p-acp n1 p-acp vvg dt vvg pp-f np1, crd np1 crd crd np1 dt n2 vbr npg1 n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 314 Page 143
1714 when they speake he speakes by them, and they are as Embassadours of Christ, (whom they should imitate in mildnesse) We therefore as Embassadours beseech and entreat you,2 Cor. 5. 20. as if Christ by us should speake to you; when they speak he speaks by them, and they Are as ambassadors of christ, (whom they should imitate in mildness) We Therefore as ambassadors beseech and entreat you,2 Cor. 5. 20. as if christ by us should speak to you; c-crq pns32 vvb pns31 vvz p-acp pno32, cc pns32 vbr p-acp n2 pp-f np1, (r-crq pns32 vmd vvi p-acp n1) pns12 av p-acp n2 vvb cc vvi n1 np1 crd crd c-acp cs np1 p-acp pno12 vmd vvi p-acp pn22; (22) sermon (DIV1) 314 Page 143
1715 so we entreat you to be reconciled unto God. so we entreat you to be reconciled unto God. av pns12 vvb pn22 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp np1. (22) sermon (DIV1) 314 Page 143
1716 And you know what heart-breaking wordes the Apostle useth in all his Epistles (especially when he writes to Christians in a good sta•e) as to the Philippians, Phil. 1. 2. If there be any bowells of mercy, And you know what Heartbreaking words the Apostle uses in all his Epistles (especially when he writes to Christians in a good sta•e) as to the Philippians, Philip 1. 2. If there be any bowels of mercy, cc pn22 vvb r-crq j-jn n2 dt n1 vvz p-acp d po31 n2 (av-j c-crq pns31 vvz p-acp np1 p-acp dt j n1) c-acp p-acp dt njp2, np1 crd crd cs pc-acp vbb d n2 pp-f n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 314 Page 144
1717 if there be any consolation in Christ, then regard what I say, be of one mind. And among the Thessalonians, He was as a Nurse to them, if there be any consolation in christ, then regard what I say, be of one mind. And among the Thessalonians, He was as a Nurse to them, cs pc-acp vbb d n1 p-acp np1, av vvb r-crq pns11 vvb, vbb pp-f crd n1. cc p-acp dt njp2, pns31 vbds p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno32, (22) sermon (DIV1) 314 Page 144
1718 So Christ speakes by them, and puts his owne affections into them, that as he is tender, So christ speaks by them, and puts his own affections into them, that as he is tender, av np1 vvz p-acp pno32, cc vvz po31 d n2 p-acp pno32, cst c-acp pns31 vbz j, (22) sermon (DIV1) 314 Page 144
1719 and full of bowells himselfe, so he hath put the same bowells into those that are his true Ministers. and full of bowels himself, so he hath put the same bowels into those that Are his true Ministers. cc j pp-f n2 px31, av pns31 vhz vvn dt d n2 p-acp d cst vbr po31 j n2. (22) sermon (DIV1) 314 Page 144
1720 Hee speakes by them, and they use all kind of meanes that Christ may be entertained into their hearts. He speaks by them, and they use all kind of means that christ may be entertained into their hearts. pns31 vvz p-acp pno32, cc pns32 vvb d n1 pp-f n2 cst np1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp po32 n2. (22) sermon (DIV1) 315 Page 144
1721 They moove all stones (as it were) sometimes threatnings; sometimes intreaties, sometimes they come as sonnes of thunder, sometimes with the still voice of sweete promises; They move all stones (as it were) sometime threatenings; sometime entreaties, sometime they come as Sons of thunder, sometime with the still voice of sweet promises; pns32 vvb d n2 (c-acp pn31 vbdr) av n2-vvg; av n2, av pns32 vvb p-acp n2 pp-f n1, av p-acp dt j n1 pp-f j n2; (22) sermon (DIV1) 315 Page 144
1722 And because one man is not so fit as another for all varieties of conditions and Spirits, And Because one man is not so fit as Another for all varieties of conditions and Spirits, cc c-acp crd n1 vbz xx av j c-acp j-jn c-acp d n2 pp-f n2 cc n2, (22) sermon (DIV1) 315 Page 144
1723 therefore God gives variety of gifts to his Ministers, that they may knocke at the heart of every man by their severall gifts. Therefore God gives variety of Gifts to his Ministers, that they may knock At the heart of every man by their several Gifts. av np1 vvz n1 pp-f n2 p-acp po31 n2, cst pns32 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp po32 j n2. (22) sermon (DIV1) 315 Page 144
1724 For some have more rouzing, some more insinuating gifts, some more lagall, some more evangelicall spirits, For Some have more Rousing, Some more insinuating Gifts, Some more lagall, Some more Evangelical spirits, p-acp d vhb av-dc j-vvg, d dc j-vvg n2, d dc j-jn, d dc j n2, (22) sermon (DIV1) 315 Page 144
1725 yet all for the Churches good. yet all for the Churches good. av av-d c-acp dt n2 j. (22) sermon (DIV1) 315 Page 144
1726 Iohn Baptist by a more thundering way of preaching, to make way for Christ to come, threatneth judgement. John Baptist by a more thundering Way of preaching, to make Way for christ to come, threatens judgement. np1 np1 p-acp dt av-dc j-vvg n1 pp-f vvg, pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi, vvz n1. (22) sermon (DIV1) 315 Page 144
1727 But Christ then he comes with a Blessed are the poore in Spirit, Blessed are they that hunger and thirst for Righteo•snesse, &c. All kind of meanes have beene used in the ministrie from the beginning of the world. But christ then he comes with a Blessed Are the poor in Spirit, Blessed Are they that hunger and thirst for Righteo•snesse, etc. All kind of means have been used in the Ministry from the beginning of the world. p-acp np1 cs pns31 vvz p-acp dt vvn vbr dt j p-acp n1, vvn vbr pns32 cst n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, av av-d n1 pp-f n2 vhb vbn vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1. (22) sermon (DIV1) 315 Page 144
1728 And because of it selfe this ministry it is a dead letter, Therefore hee joynes that with the Word, which knockes at the heart together with the Word, not severed from it, And Because of it self this Ministry it is a dead Letter, Therefore he joins that with the Word, which knocks At the heart together with the Word, not severed from it, cc c-acp pp-f pn31 n1 d n1 pn31 vbz dt j n1, av pns31 vvz cst p-acp dt n1, r-crq vvz p-acp dt n1 av p-acp dt n1, xx vvn p-acp pn31, (22) sermon (DIV1) 316 Page 145
1729 but is the life of it, Oh the Spirit is the life, and soule of the Word, and when the inward vvord, but is the life of it, O the Spirit is the life, and soul of the Word, and when the inward word, cc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f pn31, uh dt n1 vbz dt n1, cc n1 pp-f dt n1, cc c-crq dt j n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 316 Page 145
1730 or voyce of the Spirit, and the outward vvord or Ministry goe together, then Christ doth more effectually knocke, and stirre up the heart. or voice of the Spirit, and the outward word or Ministry go together, then christ does more effectually knock, and stir up the heart. cc n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt j n1 cc n1 vvb av, cs np1 vdz n1 av-j vvi, cc vvi a-acp dt n1. (22) sermon (DIV1) 316 Page 145
1731 Now this Spirit with sweete inspirations knockes, mooves the heart, lightens the understanding, quickens the dull affections, Now this Spirit with sweet inspirations knocks, moves the heart, lightens the understanding, quickens the dull affections, av d n1 p-acp j n2 vvz, vvz dt n1, vvz dt n1, vvz dt j n2, (22) sermon (DIV1) 317 Page 145
1732 and stirrs them up to dutie, as it is, Isay. 30. 21. And thine eares shall heare a voice behind thee saying, This is the way, walke in it. and stirs them up to duty, as it is, Saiah 30. 21. And thine ears shall hear a voice behind thee saying, This is the Way, walk in it. cc vvz pno32 a-acp p-acp n1, c-acp pn31 vbz, np1 crd crd cc po21 n2 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp pno21 vvg, d vbz dt n1, vvb p-acp pn31. (22) sermon (DIV1) 317 Page 145
1733 The Spirit mooves us sweetly agreeable to our owne nature, it offers not violence to us; The Spirit moves us sweetly agreeable to our own nature, it offers not violence to us; dt n1 vvz pno12 av-j j p-acp po12 d n1, pn31 vvz xx n1 p-acp pno12; (22) sermon (DIV1) 317 Page 145
1734 But so as in Hosea. 11. 4. I drew them by the cordes of a man. But so as in Hosea. 11. 4. I drew them by the cords of a man. cc-acp av c-acp p-acp np1. crd crd pns11 vvd pno32 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1. (22) sermon (DIV1) 317 Page 145
1735 That is, by reasons and motives befitting the nature of man, motives of love. That is, by Reasons and motives befitting the nature of man, motives of love. cst vbz, p-acp n2 cc n2 vvg dt n1 pp-f n1, n2 pp-f n1. (22) sermon (DIV1) 317 Page 145
1736 So the Spirit together with the vvord, workes upon us, as we are men by rationall motives, setting good before us, So the Spirit together with the word, works upon us, as we Are men by rational motives, setting good before us, np1 dt n1 av p-acp dt n1, vvz p-acp pno12, c-acp pns12 vbr n2 p-acp j n2, vvg j p-acp pno12, (22) sermon (DIV1) 317 Page 145
1737 If we will let Christ in to governe, and rule us; If we will let christ in to govern, and Rule us; cs pns12 vmb vvi np1 p-acp pc-acp vvi, cc vvi pno12; (22) sermon (DIV1) 317 Page 145
1738 and by the danger on the contrary, so mooving, and stirring up our affections, These be the cords of a man. and by the danger on the contrary, so moving, and stirring up our affections, These be the cords of a man. cc p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n-jn, av j-vvg, cc vvg a-acp po12 n2, d vbb dt n2 pp-f dt n1. (22) sermon (DIV1) 317 Page 145
1739 And besides his Spirit, God hath planted in us a Conscience to call upon us, to be his Vicar, a little god in us to doe his office, to call upon us, direct us, checke, And beside his Spirit, God hath planted in us a Conscience to call upon us, to be his Vicar, a little god in us to do his office, to call upon us, Direct us, check, cc p-acp po31 n1, np1 vhz vvn p-acp pno12 dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12, pc-acp vbi po31 n1, dt j n1 p-acp pno12 pc-acp vdi po31 n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12, vvb pno12, n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 318 Page 145
1740 and condemne us, which in great mercy he hath placed in us. Thus we see what meanes Christ useth here; and condemn us, which in great mercy he hath placed in us. Thus we see what means christ uses Here; cc vvb pno12, r-crq p-acp j n1 pns31 vhz vvn p-acp pno12. av pns12 vvb r-crq vvz np1 vvz av; (22) sermon (DIV1) 318 Page 145
1741 His voice, Works, and Word, works of Mercie and of Correction, his Word together with his Spirit, and the Conscience, that he hath planted to be (as it were) a God in us, which together with his Spirit may moove us to dutie. His voice, Works, and Word, works of Mercy and of Correction, his Word together with his Spirit, and the Conscience, that he hath planted to be (as it were) a God in us, which together with his Spirit may move us to duty. po31 n1, vvz, cc n1, n2 pp-f n1 cc pp-f n1, po31 n1 av p-acp po31 n1, cc dt n1, cst pns31 vhz vvn pc-acp vbb (c-acp pn31 vbdr) dt n1 p-acp pno12, r-crq av p-acp po31 n1 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp n1. (22) sermon (DIV1) 319 Page 146
1742 This Austine speakes of when he saith, Deus in me, &c. God spake in mee oft, and I knew it not; This Augustine speaks of when he Says, Deus in me, etc. God spoke in me oft, and I knew it not; d np1 vvz pp-f c-crq pns31 vvz, np1 p-acp pno11, av np1 vvd p-acp pno11 av, cc pns11 vvd pn31 xx; (22) sermon (DIV1) 319 Page 146
1743 He meanes it of Conscience together with the Spirit, stirring up motives to leave his sinfull courses. He means it of Conscience together with the Spirit, stirring up motives to leave his sinful courses. pns31 vvz pn31 pp-f n1 av p-acp dt n1, vvg a-acp n2 pc-acp vvi po31 j n2. (22) sermon (DIV1) 319 Page 146
1744 God knocked in mee, and I considered it not. J cried, modò and modò, sine modo. God knocked in me, and I considered it not. J cried, modò and modò, sine modo. np1 vvd p-acp pno11, cc pns11 vvd pn31 xx. pns11 vvd, fw-la cc fw-la, fw-la fw-la. (22) sermon (DIV1) 319 Page 146
1745 I put of God, now I will, and now I will, but I had no moderation, I knew no limits. I put of God, now I will, and now I will, but I had no moderation, I knew no Limits. pns11 vvb pp-f np1, av pns11 vmb, cc av pns11 vmb, cc-acp pns11 vhd dx n1, pns11 vvd dx n2. (22) sermon (DIV1) 319 Page 146
1746 And whilst Christ thus knocketh, all the three Persons may be said to doe it. And while christ thus knocketh, all the three Persons may be said to do it. cc cs np1 av vvz, d dt crd n2 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vdi pn31. (22) sermon (DIV1) 319 Page 146
1747 For as it is said else where, that God was and is in Christ reconciling the world, &c. For whatsoever Christ did, he did it as annoynted, For as it is said Else where, that God was and is in christ reconciling the world, etc. For whatsoever christ did, he did it as anointed, p-acp c-acp pn31 vbz vvn av c-crq, cst np1 vbds cc vbz p-acp np1 n-vvg dt n1, av p-acp r-crq np1 vdd, pns31 vdd pn31 p-acp vvn, (22) sermon (DIV1) 319 Page 146
1748 and by office, And therefore God doth it in Christ, and by Christ, and so in some sort God died in his humane nature, when Christ died. and by office, And Therefore God does it in christ, and by christ, and so in Some sort God died in his humane nature, when christ died. cc p-acp n1, cc av np1 vdz pn31 p-acp np1, cc p-acp np1, cc av p-acp d n1 np1 vvd p-acp po31 j n1, c-crq np1 vvd. (22) sermon (DIV1) 319 Page 146
1749 So here the Father beseecheth, when Christ beseecheth, because hee beseecheth that is sent from him, and annoynted of the Father. So Here the Father Beseecheth, when christ Beseecheth, Because he Beseecheth that is sent from him, and anointed of the Father. av av dt n1 vvz, c-crq np1 vvz, c-acp pns31 vvz cst vbz vvn p-acp pno31, cc vvn pp-f dt n1. (22) sermon (DIV1) 319 Page 146
1750 And God the Father stoopes to us, when Christ stoopes, because he is sent of the Father, And God the Father stoops to us, when christ stoops, Because he is sent of the Father, cc np1 dt n1 vvz p-acp pno12, c-crq np1 vvz, c-acp pns31 vbz vvn pp-f dt n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 319 Page 146
1751 and doth all by his Fathers commaund, and commission. and does all by his Father's command, and commission. cc vdz d p-acp po31 ng1 n1, cc n1. (22) sermon (DIV1) 319 Page 146
1752 So besides his owne bowells, there is the Father and the Spirit with Christ, who doth all by his Spirit, So beside his own bowels, there is the Father and the Spirit with christ, who does all by his Spirit, av p-acp po31 d n2, pc-acp vbz dt n1 cc dt n1 p-acp np1, r-crq vdz d p-acp po31 n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 319 Page 146
1753 and from his Father, from whom he hath commission. Therefore God the Father, Sonne, and Holy Ghost knock at the heart. and from his Father, from whom he hath commission. Therefore God the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost knock At the heart. cc p-acp po31 n1, p-acp ro-crq pns31 vhz n1. av np1 dt n1, n1, cc j n1 vvb p-acp dt n1. (22) sermon (DIV1) 319 Page 146
1754 Open to me, my love, my dove, my undefiled, but Christ especially by his Spirit, because it is his office. Open to me, my love, my dove, my undefiled, but christ especially by his Spirit, Because it is his office. vvb p-acp pno11, po11 n1, po11 n1, po11 j, p-acp np1 av-j p-acp po31 n1, c-acp pn31 vbz po31 n1. (22) sermon (DIV1) 319 Page 147
1755 But some may object, Christ can open to himselfe, why doth he not take the key and open, But Some may Object, christ can open to himself, why does he not take the key and open, p-acp d vmb vvi, np1 vmb vvi p-acp px31, c-crq vdz pns31 xx vvi dt n1 cc j, (22) sermon (DIV1) 320 Page 147
1756 and make way for himselfe? Who will knocke, when he hath the key himselfe? and who will knocke, and make Way for himself? Who will knock, when he hath the key himself? and who will knock, cc vvi n1 p-acp px31? q-crq vmb vvi, c-crq pns31 vhz dt n1 px31? cc q-crq vmb vvi, (22) sermon (DIV1) 320 Page 147
1757 when there is none within to open? Christ can open to himselfe, and wee have no free will, nor power to open? when there is none within to open? christ can open to himself, and we have no free will, nor power to open? c-crq pc-acp vbz pix p-acp pc-acp vvi? np1 vmb vvi p-acp px31, cc pns12 vhb dx j n1, ccx n1 pc-acp vvi? (22) sermon (DIV1) 320 Page 147
1758 Bellarmine makes this Objection, and speakes very rudely, that he is an unwise man to knocke, where there is no man within to open; Bellarmine makes this Objection, and speaks very rudely, that he is an unwise man to knock, where there is no man within to open; np1 vvz d n1, cc vvz av av-j, cst pns31 vbz dt j n1 pc-acp vvi, c-crq pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp pc-acp vvi; (22) sermon (DIV1) 321 Page 147
1759 and that if Christ knocke, and we cannot open, it is a delusion to exhort to open, and that if christ knock, and we cannot open, it is a delusion to exhort to open, cc cst cs np1 vvb, cc pns12 vmbx vvi, pn31 vbz dt n1 pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi, (22) sermon (DIV1) 321 Page 147
1760 and that therefore there must needs be free-will in us to open? The Answer is; and that Therefore there must needs be freewill in us to open? The Answer is; cc cst av pc-acp vmb av vbi n1 p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi? dt n1 vbz; (22) sermon (DIV1) 321 Page 147
1761 First, Christ speakes to the Spouse here, and so many such exhortations are given to them that have the Spirit of God already, who could by the helpe thereof open. First, christ speaks to the Spouse Here, and so many such exhortations Are given to them that have the Spirit of God already, who could by the help thereof open. ord, np1 vvz p-acp dt n1 av, cc av d d n2 vbr vvn p-acp pno32 cst vhb dt n1 pp-f np1 av, r-crq vmd p-acp dt n1 av j. (22) sermon (DIV1) 322 Page 147
1762 For good, and gracious men, are mooved first by the Spirit, and then they moove; For good, and gracious men, Are moved First by the Spirit, and then they move; p-acp j, cc j n2, vbr vvn ord p-acp dt n1, cc av pns32 vvb; (22) sermon (DIV1) 322 Page 147
1763 they are Moti moventes, and Acti Agentes. They are acted first by the Spirit, and then they doe act by it, not of themselves: they Are Moti moventes, and Acti Agents. They Are acted First by the Spirit, and then they do act by it, not of themselves: pns32 vbr np1 n2, cc fw-la n2. pns32 vbr vvn ord p-acp dt n1, cc av pns32 vdb vvi p-acp pn31, xx pp-f px32: (22) sermon (DIV1) 322 Page 147
1764 as the inferiour Orbes moove not, but as they are mooved by the superiour. as the inferior Orbs move not, but as they Are moved by the superior. c-acp dt j-jn n2 vvb xx, cc-acp c-acp pns32 vbr vvn p-acp dt j-jn. (22) sermon (DIV1) 322 Page 147
1765 The Question is not of them in the state of Grace, but at their first Conversion, The Question is not of them in the state of Grace, but At their First Conversion, dt n1 vbz xx pp-f pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc-acp p-acp po32 ord n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 322 Page 147
1766 when especially we say that Christ speakes to them that hee meanes to convert, He knocks at their hearts, when especially we say that christ speaks to them that he means to convert, He knocks At their hearts, c-crq av-j pns12 vvb cst np1 vvz p-acp pno32 cst pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi, pns31 vvz p-acp po32 n2, (22) sermon (DIV1) 322 Page 147
1767 and opens together with his speech, Then there goes a power that they shall open, for his wordes are operative wordes; and Opens together with his speech, Then there Goes a power that they shall open, for his words Are operative words; cc vvz av p-acp po31 n1, av a-acp vvz dt n1 cst pns32 vmb vvi, p-acp po31 n2 vbr j-jn n2; (22) sermon (DIV1) 322 Page 148
1768 as it was in the Creation, Let there be light, it was an operative word, and there was light. Let there bee such a Creature, it was an operative working word, as it was in the Creation, Let there be Light, it was an operative word, and there was Light. Let there be such a Creature, it was an operative working word, c-acp pn31 vbds p-acp dt n1, vvb pc-acp vbi j, pn31 vbds dt j-jn n1, cc a-acp vbds j. vvb pc-acp vbi d dt n1, pn31 vbds dt j-jn j-vvg n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 322 Page 148
1769 and there was such a Creature presently; So hee opens together with that word. and there was such a Creature presently; So he Opens together with that word. cc a-acp vbds d dt n1 av-j; av pns31 vvz av p-acp d n1. (22) sermon (DIV1) 322 Page 148
1770 With that invitation, and commaund there goes an almighty power to inable the soule to open; With that invitation, and command there Goes an almighty power to inable the soul to open; p-acp d n1, cc vvi a-acp vvz dt j-jn n1 p-acp j dt n1 pc-acp vvi; (22) sermon (DIV1) 322 Page 148
1771 Were it not a wise reason to say, When Christ called to Lazarus to come forth, that wee should reason hee had life to yeeld to Christ, Were it not a wise reason to say, When christ called to Lazarus to come forth, that we should reason he had life to yield to christ, vbdr pn31 xx dt j n1 pc-acp vvi, c-crq np1 vvd p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi av, cst pns12 vmd vvi pns31 vhd n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 322 Page 148
1772 when he bad him come forth? no, he was rotten in his grave almost; when he bade him come forth? no, he was rotten in his grave almost; c-crq pns31 vvd pno31 vvi av? uh-dx, pns31 vbds vvn p-acp po31 n1 av; (22) sermon (DIV1) 322 Page 148
1773 but with Christs speaking to Lazarus, there went an almightie power, that gave life to him, by which life he heard what Christ said, Arise Lazarus. So Christ by his Spirit cloaths his word in the Ministery, but with Christ speaking to Lazarus, there went an almighty power, that gave life to him, by which life he herd what christ said, Arise Lazarus. So christ by his Spirit clothes his word in the Ministry, cc-acp p-acp npg1 vvg p-acp np1, a-acp vvd dt j-jn n1, cst vvd n1 p-acp pno31, p-acp r-crq n1 pns31 vvd r-crq np1 vvd, vvb np1. av np1 p-acp po31 n1 n2 po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 322 Page 148
1774 when he speakes to people with a mightie power: when he speaks to people with a mighty power: c-crq pns31 vvz p-acp n1 p-acp dt j n1: (22) sermon (DIV1) 322 Page 148
1775 as the Minister speakes to the eare, Christ speaks, opens, and unlocks the heart at the same time, as the Minister speaks to the ear, christ speaks, Opens, and unlocks the heart At the same time, c-acp dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1, np1 vvz, vvz, cc vvz dt n1 p-acp dt d n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 322 Page 148
1776 and gives it power to open, not from it selfe, but from Christ. and gives it power to open, not from it self, but from christ. cc vvz pn31 n1 pc-acp vvi, xx p-acp pn31 n1, cc-acp p-acp np1. (22) sermon (DIV1) 322 Page 148
1777 Paul speakes to Lydias eare, Christ to her heart, and opened it, as the Text sayes, whereby shee believes, so Christ opens the heart; Paul speaks to Lydias ear, christ to her heart, and opened it, as the Text Says, whereby she believes, so christ Opens the heart; np1 vvz p-acp np1 n1, np1 p-acp po31 n1, cc vvd pn31, c-acp dt n1 vvz, c-crq pns31 vvz, av np1 vvz dt n1; (22) sermon (DIV1) 322 Page 148
1778 But Why doth he thus worke? But Why does he thus work? p-acp q-crq vdz pns31 av vvi? (22) sermon (DIV1) 323 Page 148
1779 Because hee will preserve Nature, and the principles thereof, and so he deales with us, working accordingly; Because he will preserve Nature, and the principles thereof, and so he deals with us, working accordingly; c-acp pns31 vmb vvi n1, cc dt n2 av, cc av pns31 vvz p-acp pno12, n-vvg av-vvg; (22) sermon (DIV1) 324 Page 148
1780 the manner of working of the reasonable creature, is to worke freely by a sweet inclination, not by violence. the manner of working of the reasonable creature, is to work freely by a sweet inclination, not by violence. dt n1 pp-f vvg pp-f dt j n1, vbz pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp dt j n1, xx p-acp n1. (22) sermon (DIV1) 324 Page 148
1781 Therefore when he workes the worke of Conversion, hee doth it in a sweet manner, Therefore when he works the work of Conversion, he does it in a sweet manner, av c-crq pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f n1, pns31 vdz pn31 p-acp dt j n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 324 Page 149
1782 though it bee mightie for the E•ficaciousnes of it, he admonisheth us with intreatie, and perswasion, though it be mighty for the E•ficaciousnes of it, he Admonisheth us with intreaty, and persuasion, cs pn31 vbb j p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, pns31 vvz pno12 p-acp n1, cc n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 324 Page 149
1783 as if we did it our selves. as if we did it our selves. c-acp cs pns12 vdd pn31 po12 n2. (22) sermon (DIV1) 324 Page 149
1784 But though the manner be thus sweet, yet with this manner there goeth an almighty power. But though the manner be thus sweet, yet with this manner there Goes an almighty power. p-acp cs dt n1 vbb av j, av p-acp d n1 a-acp vvz dt j-jn n1. (22) sermon (DIV1) 324 Page 149
1785 Therefore hee doth it strongly as comming from himselfe, and sweetly, as the speaking is to us preserving our Nature, Therefore he does it strongly as coming from himself, and sweetly, as the speaking is to us preserving our Nature, av pns31 vdz pn31 av-j p-acp vvg p-acp px31, cc av-j, c-acp dt j-vvg vbz p-acp pno12 vvg po12 n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 324 Page 149
1786 so the Action is from him, which hath an almightie power with it. so the Actium is from him, which hath an almighty power with it. av dt n1 vbz p-acp pno31, r-crq vhz dt j-jn n1 p-acp pn31. (22) sermon (DIV1) 324 Page 149
1787 As Holy Bernard saith Thou dealest sweetly with my soule in regard of my selfe, (That is, thou workest upon me, As Holy Bernard Says Thou dealest sweetly with my soul in regard of my self, (That is, thou workest upon me, p-acp j np1 vvz pns21 vv2 av-j p-acp po11 n1 p-acp n1 pp-f po11 n1, (cst vbz, pns21 vv2 p-acp pno11, (22) sermon (DIV1) 324 Page 149
1788 as a man with the wordes of love,) yet strongly in regard of thy selfe. as a man with the words of love,) yet strongly in regard of thy self. c-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1,) av av-j p-acp n1 pp-f po21 n1. (22) sermon (DIV1) 324 Page 149
1789 For except he adde strength with sweetnesse, the worke will not follow; For except he add strength with sweetness, the work will not follow; c-acp c-acp pns31 vvb n1 p-acp n1, dt n1 vmb xx vvi; (22) sermon (DIV1) 324 Page 149
1790 but when there are both, an almightie worke is wrought in the soule of a Christian; but when there Are both, an almighty work is wrought in the soul of a Christian; cc-acp c-crq pc-acp vbr d, dt j-jn n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt njp; (22) sermon (DIV1) 324 Page 149
1791 and so wrought, as the manner of mans working is preserved in a sweet and free manner, and so wrought, as the manner of men working is preserved in a sweet and free manner, cc av vvn, c-acp dt n1 pp-f ng1 vvg vbz vvn p-acp dt j cc j n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 324 Page 149
1792 whilst he is changed from contrarie to contrarie; while he is changed from contrary to contrary; cs pns31 vbz vvn p-acp j-jn p-acp n-jn; (22) sermon (DIV1) 324 Page 149
1793 And it is also with the greatest reason that can be, In that now he sees more reason to be good, And it is also with the greatest reason that can be, In that now he sees more reason to be good, cc pn31 vbz av p-acp dt js n1 cst vmb vbi, p-acp cst av pns31 vvz dc n1 pc-acp vbi j, (22) sermon (DIV1) 324 Page 149
1794 then in the daies of darkenesse he did to be naught, God workes so sweetly. then in the days of darkness he did to be nought, God works so sweetly. av p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 pns31 vdd p-acp vbb pix, np1 vvz av av-j. (22) sermon (DIV1) 324 Page 149
1795 God speakes to us •fter the manner of men, but he workes in us as the great God; God speaks to us •fter the manner of men, but he works in us as the great God; np1 vvz p-acp pno12 av dt n1 pp-f n2, cc-acp pns31 vvz p-acp pno12 p-acp dt j np1; (22) sermon (DIV1) 324 Page 149
1796 he speakes to us as a man in our owne language, sweetly; but hee workes in us almightily, after a powerfull manner, as God; he speaks to us as a man in our own language, sweetly; but he works in us almightily, After a powerful manner, as God; pns31 vvz p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1 p-acp po12 d n1, av-j; cc-acp pns31 vvz p-acp pno12 av-j, p-acp dt j n1, c-acp np1; (22) sermon (DIV1) 324 Page 149
1797 so we must understand such phrases as these, I knocke, open to mee, my Love, my Dove, &c. wee may take further notice, so we must understand such phrases as these, I knock, open to me, my Love, my Dove, etc. we may take further notice, av pns12 vmb vvi d n2 c-acp d, pns11 vvb, vvb p-acp pno11, po11 n1, po11 n1, av pns12 vmb vvi jc n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 324 Page 149
1798 That the heart of a Christian, is the House, and Temple of Christ. Hee hath but two houses to dwell in; That the heart of a Christian, is the House, and Temple of christ. He hath but two houses to dwell in; cst dt n1 pp-f dt njp, vbz dt n1, cc n1 pp-f np1. pns31 vhz p-acp crd n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp; (22) sermon (DIV1) 325 Page 150
1799 the Heavens, and the heart of an humble broken hearted sinner; How can Christ come into the soule? the Heavens, and the heart of an humble broken hearted sinner; How can christ come into the soul? dt n2, cc dt n1 pp-f dt j j-vvn j-vvn n1; q-crq vmb np1 vvi p-acp dt n1? (22) sermon (DIV1) 326 Page 150
1800 Hee comes into the heart by his Spirit, It is a speciall entertainement that hee lookes for: He comes into the heart by his Spirit, It is a special entertainment that he looks for: pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, pn31 vbz dt j n1 cst pns31 vvz p-acp: (22) sermon (DIV1) 328 Page 150
1801 open thine eares that thou mayest heare my word: thy love, that thou• mayest love mee more: open thine ears that thou Mayest hear my word: thy love, that thou• Mayest love me more: vvb po21 n2 cst pns21 vm2 vvi po11 n1: po21 n1, cst n1 vm2 vvi pno11 av-dc: (22) sermon (DIV1) 328 Page 150
1802 thy joy, that thou mayest delight in mee more: open thy whole soule that I may dwell in it. thy joy, that thou Mayest delight in me more: open thy Whole soul that I may dwell in it. po21 n1, cst pns21 vm2 vvi p-acp pno11 av-dc: vvb po21 j-jn n1 cst pns11 vmb vvi p-acp pn31. (22) sermon (DIV1) 328 Page 150
1803 A Christian should bee Gods house, and a true Christian is the true Temple of God. A Christian should be God's house, and a true Christian is the true Temple of God. dt njp vmd vbi npg1 n1, cc dt j np1 vbz dt j n1 pp-f np1. (22) sermon (DIV1) 328 Page 150
1804 Hee left the other two Temples therefore, but his owne body, and his Church he never leaves: He left the other two Temples Therefore, but his own body, and his Church he never leaves: pns31 vvd dt j-jn crd n2 av, cc-acp po31 d n1, cc po31 n1 pns31 av-x vvz: (22) sermon (DIV1) 328 Page 150
1805 for a house is for a man to solace himselfe in, and to rest in, and to lay up whatsoever is pretious to him. for a house is for a man to solace himself in, and to rest in, and to lay up whatsoever is precious to him. c-acp dt n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi px31 p-acp, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp, cc pc-acp vvi a-acp r-crq vbz j p-acp pno31. (22) sermon (DIV1) 328 Page 150
1806 So with Christ, a man will repaire his howse, so Christ will repaire our soules, So with christ, a man will repair his house, so christ will repair our Souls, av p-acp np1, dt n1 vmb vvi po31 n1, av np1 vmb vvi po12 n2, (22) sermon (DIV1) 328 Page 150
1807 and make them better, and make them more holy, and spirituall, and every way fit for such a guest as he is. and make them better, and make them more holy, and spiritual, and every Way fit for such a guest as he is. cc vvi pno32 av-jc, cc vvi pno32 av-dc j, cc j, cc d n1 j p-acp d dt n1 c-acp pns31 vbz. (22) sermon (DIV1) 328 Page 150
1808 How shall we know whether Christ dwells in our hearts or not. How shall we know whither christ dwells in our hearts or not. q-crq vmb pns12 vvi cs np1 vvz p-acp po12 n2 cc xx. (22) sermon (DIV1) 329 Page 150
1809 Wee may know by the servants what Master dwells in an house, If Christ be in the soule there comes out of the house good speeches, we may know by the Servants what Master dwells in an house, If christ be in the soul there comes out of the house good Speeches, pns12 vmb vvi p-acp dt n2 r-crq n1 vvz p-acp dt n1, cs np1 vbb p-acp dt n1 a-acp vvz av pp-f dt n1 j n2, (22) sermon (DIV1) 330 Page 150
1810 and we watch the senses, so as there comes nothing into defile the soule, and disturbe Christ, and we watch the Senses, so as there comes nothing into defile the soul, and disturb christ, cc pns12 vvb dt n2, av c-acp pc-acp vvz pix p-acp vvi dt n1, cc vvi np1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 330 Page 150
1811 and nothing goes out to offend God. and nothing Goes out to offend God. cc pix vvz av pc-acp vvi np1. (22) sermon (DIV1) 330 Page 150
1812 When we heare men full of gratious sweet speeches, It is a signe Christ dwells there. When we hear men full of gracious sweet Speeches, It is a Signen christ dwells there. c-crq pns12 vvb n2 j pp-f j j n2, pn31 vbz dt n1 np1 vvz a-acp. (22) sermon (DIV1) 330 Page 150
1813 If we heare the contrary, It shewes Christ dwells not there, for Christ would move the whole man to doe that which might edifie and comfort. If we hear the contrary, It shows christ dwells not there, for christ would move the Whole man to do that which might edify and Comfort. cs pns12 vvb dt n-jn, pn31 vvz np1 vvz xx a-acp, c-acp np1 vmd vvi dt j-jn n1 pc-acp vdi d r-crq vmd vvi cc vvi. (22) sermon (DIV1) 330 Page 151
1814 Againe, where Christ comes, Assistance comes there. When Christ was borne, all Ierusalem was in an uproare, Again, where christ comes, Assistance comes there. When christ was born, all Ierusalem was in an uproar, av, c-crq np1 vvz, n1 vvz a-acp. c-crq np1 vbds vvn, d np1 vbds p-acp dt n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 331 Page 151
1815 so when Christ is borne in the soule, there is an uproare, corruption armes it selfe against Grace, there is a combate betwixt flesh and Spirit, so when christ is born in the soul, there is an uproar, corruption arms it self against Grace, there is a combat betwixt Flesh and Spirit, av c-crq np1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vbz dt n1, n1 n2 pn31 n1 p-acp n1, pc-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 331 Page 151
1816 but Christ subdues the flesh by little and little. but christ subdues the Flesh by little and little. cc-acp np1 vvz dt n1 p-acp j cc j. (22) sermon (DIV1) 331 Page 151
1817 Gods image is stamped upon the soule where Christ is, and if we have opened unto the Lord of Glory, hee will make us glorious. God's image is stamped upon the soul where christ is, and if we have opened unto the Lord of Glory, he will make us glorious. npg1 n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 c-crq np1 vbz, cc cs pns12 vhb vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pns31 vmb vvi pno12 j. (22) sermon (DIV1) 331 Page 151
1818 Christ hath never enough of us, nor we have never enough of him, till we be in heaven, christ hath never enough of us, nor we have never enough of him, till we be in heaven, np1 vhz av av-d pp-f pno12, ccx pns12 vhb av av-d pp-f pno31, c-acp pns12 vbb p-acp n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 332 Page 151
1819 and therefore we pray, Thy Kingdome come, and till Christ comes in his Kingdome, hee desires his Kingdome should come to us, Open (saith he) Stupenda dignatio, &c. (as he cries out) it is a stupendious condescending, and Therefore we pray, Thy Kingdom come, and till christ comes in his Kingdom, he Desires his Kingdom should come to us, Open (Says he) Stupenda dignatio, etc. (as he cries out) it is a stupendious condescending, cc av pns12 vvb, po21 n1 vvi, cc p-acp np1 vvz p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vvz po31 n1 vmd vvi p-acp pno12, j (vvz pns31) np1 fw-la, av (c-acp pns31 vvz av) pn31 vbz dt j vvg, (22) sermon (DIV1) 332 Page 151
1820 when hee that hath Heaven to hould him, Angells to attend him, those glorious creatures; when he that hath Heaven to hold him, Angels to attend him, those glorious creatures; c-crq pns31 cst vhz n1 pc-acp vvi pno31, n2 pc-acp vvi pno31, d j n2; (22) sermon (DIV1) 332 Page 151
1821 hee that hath the commaund of every Creature, that doe yeeld presently homage when he commaunds, the Froggs, he that hath the command of every Creature, that do yield presently homage when he commands, the Frogs, pns31 cst vhz dt n1 pp-f d n1, cst vdb vvi av-j n1 c-crq pns31 vvz, dt n2, (22) sermon (DIV1) 332 Page 151
1822 and Lice, and all the Host of Heaven are ready to doe his vvill! for him to condescend, and to intreate us to be good to our ovvne soules, and Lice, and all the Host of Heaven Are ready to do his will! for him to condescend, and to entreat us to be good to our own Souls, cc n1, cc d dt n1 pp-f n1 vbr j pc-acp vdi po31 n1! p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi, cc pc-acp vvi pno12 pc-acp vbi j p-acp po12 d n2, (22) sermon (DIV1) 332 Page 151
1823 and to beseech us to be reconciled to him, as if he had offended us, vvho have done the vvrong and not he, and to beseech us to be reconciled to him, as if he had offended us, who have done the wrong and not he, cc pc-acp vvi pno12 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno31, c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn pno12, r-crq vhb vdn dt j-jn cc xx pns31, (22) sermon (DIV1) 332 Page 151
1824 or as if that vve had povver, and riches to doe him good; or as if that we had power, and riches to do him good; cc c-acp cs cst pns12 vhd n1, cc n2 pc-acp vdi pno31 j; (22) sermon (DIV1) 332 Page 151
1825 Heere Greatnesse beseecheth Meanesse, Riches Povertie, Alsufficiencie Want, and life in selfe, comes to dead drowsie soules. What a vvondrous condiscending is this? Yet notvvithstanding, Christ vouchsafes to make the heart of a sinfull, sleepie man to be his House, his Temple. Hee knocks, and knocks heere, saying, Open to mee, &c. This is usefull many vvayes , as first, cherish all the good conceites vve can of Christ; Here Greatness Beseecheth Meanness, Riches Poverty, All-sufficiency Want, and life in self, comes to dead drowsy Souls. What a wondrous condescending is this? Yet notwithstanding, christ vouchsafes to make the heart of a sinful, sleepy man to be his House, his Temple. He knocks, and knocks Here, saying, Open to me, etc. This is useful many ways, as First, cherish all the good conceits we can of christ; av n1 vvz n1, n2 n1, n1 n1, cc n1 p-acp n1, vvz p-acp j j n2. q-crq dt j vvg vbz d? av a-acp, np1 vvz pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j, j n1 pc-acp vbi po31 n1, po31 n1. pns31 vvz, cc vvz av, vvg, j p-acp pno11, av d vbz j d n2, c-acp ord, vvb d dt j n2 pns12 vmb pp-f np1; (22) sermon (DIV1) 332 Page 152
1826 Time vvill come, that the Divell vvill set upon us vvith sharpe temptations, fierie darts, temptations to despaire, Time will come, that the devil will Set upon us with sharp temptations, fiery darts, temptations to despair, n1 vmb vvi, cst dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp pno12 p-acp j n2, j n2, n2 pc-acp vvi, (22) sermon (DIV1) 333 Page 152
1827 and present Christ amisse, as if Christ vvere not vvilling to receive us, vvhen as you see he knockes at our hearts to open to him, useth Mercies, and Iudgements, the Ministrie of his Spirit, and Conscience, and all; and present christ amiss, as if christ were not willing to receive us, when as you see he knocks At our hearts to open to him, uses mercies, and Judgments, the Ministry of his Spirit, and Conscience, and all; cc j np1 av, c-acp cs np1 vbdr xx j pc-acp vvi pno12, c-crq c-acp pn22 vvb pns31 vvz p-acp po12 n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, vvz n2, cc n2, dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc n1, cc d; (22) sermon (DIV1) 333 Page 152
1828 Will not he then entertaine us, vvhen vvee come to him, that seekes this entertainement at our hands? Certainely hee vvill; Will not he then entertain us, when we come to him, that seeks this entertainment At our hands? Certainly he will; vmb xx pns31 av vvi pno12, c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp pno31, cst vvz d n1 p-acp po12 n2? av-j pns31 vmb; (22) sermon (DIV1) 333 Page 152
1829 Therefore let us labour to cherish good conceits of Christ. Therefore let us labour to cherish good conceits of christ. av vvb pno12 vvi pc-acp vvi j n2 pp-f np1. (22) sermon (DIV1) 333 Page 152
1830 This is the finisher and beginning of the conversion of a poore sinfull soule, even to consider the infinite love, This is the finisher and beginning of the conversion of a poor sinful soul, even to Consider the infinite love, d vbz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt j j n1, av pc-acp vvi dt j n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 333 Page 152
1831 and condescending of Christ Jesus for the good of our soules? Wee need not vvonder at this his vvillingnesse to receive us, and condescending of christ jesus for the good of our Souls? we need not wonder At this his willingness to receive us, cc vvg pp-f np1 np1 p-acp dt j pp-f po12 n2? pns12 vvb xx vvb p-acp d po31 n1 pc-acp vvi pno12, (22) sermon (DIV1) 333 Page 152
1832 vvhen vvee first knovv, that God became man, happinesse became miserie, and life it selfe, came to d•e, when we First know, that God became man, happiness became misery, and life it self, Come to d•e, c-crq pns12 ord vvb, cst np1 vvd n1, n1 vvd n1, cc n1 pn31 n1, vvd pc-acp vvi, (22) sermon (DIV1) 333 Page 152
1833 and to be a curse for us. and to be a curse for us. cc pc-acp vbi dt n1 p-acp pno12. (22) sermon (DIV1) 333 Page 152
1834 Hee hath done the greater and vvill he not doe the lesse? Therefore thinke not strange, that hee useth all these meanes, considering hovv love hev descended into the vvombe of the Virgin for us. Ephes. 4. 9. Novv such considerations as these being mixed vvith the Spirit and set on by him, are effectuall for the conversion of poore soules. He hath done the greater and will he not do the less? Therefore think not strange, that he uses all these means, considering how love Hev descended into the womb of the Virgae for us. Ephesians 4. 9. Now such considerations as these being mixed with the Spirit and Set on by him, Are effectual for the conversion of poor Souls. pns31 vhz vdn dt jc cc vmb pns31 xx vdi dt av-dc? av vvb xx j, cst pns31 vvz d d n2, vvg c-crq n1 fw-la vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp pno12. np1 crd crd av d n2 c-acp d vbg vvn p-acp dt n1 cc vvi a-acp p-acp pno31, vbr j p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2. (22) sermon (DIV1) 333 Page 152
1835 Is there such love in God, to become man, and to be a Sutor to vvoe me for my love? Surely thinks the soule then, he desires my Salvation, and Conversion; Is there such love in God, to become man, and to be a Suitor to woe me for my love? Surely thinks the soul then, he Desires my Salvation, and Conversion; vbz pc-acp d n1 p-acp np1, pc-acp vvi n1, cc pc-acp vbi dt n1 p-acp n1 pno11 p-acp po11 n1? np1 vvz dt n1 av, pns31 vvz po11 n1, cc n1; (22) sermon (DIV1) 334 Page 153
1836 And to vvhat kind of persons doth he come? None can Object unvvorthinesse, I am poore; hee comes to the poore. And to what kind of Persons does he come? None can Object unworthiness, I am poor; he comes to the poor. cc p-acp r-crq n1 pp-f n2 vdz pns31 vvi? pix vmb n1 n1, pns11 vbm j; pns31 vvz p-acp dt j. (22) sermon (DIV1) 334 Page 153
1837 I am laden, and vvretched? Come unto mee all yee that are weary, and laden. I have nothing; I am laden, and wretched? Come unto me all ye that Are weary, and laden. I have nothing; pns11 vbm vvn, cc j? vvb p-acp pno11 d pn22 cst vbr j, cc vvn. pns11 vhb pix; (22) sermon (DIV1) 334 Page 153
1838 Come and buy honey, Isa. 55. 1. milke, and wine, though you have nothing. He takes avvay all Objections. Come and buy honey, Isaiah 55. 1. milk, and wine, though you have nothing. He Takes away all Objections. vvb cc vvi n1, np1 crd crd n1, cc n1, cs pn22 vhb pix. pns31 vvz av d n2. (22) sermon (DIV1) 334 Page 153
1839 But I am stung vvith the sence of my sinnses? Blessed are they that hunger and thirst, &c. But I am emptie of all? Blessed are the poore in Spirit. But I am stung with the sense of my sinnses? Blessed Are they that hunger and thirst, etc. But I am empty of all? Blessed Are the poor in Spirit. p-acp pns11 vbm vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po11 n2? vvn vbr pns32 cst n1 cc n1, av p-acp pns11 vbm j pp-f d? vvn vbr dt j p-acp n1. (22) sermon (DIV1) 334 Page 153
1840 You can object nothing, but it is taken avvay by the Holy Ghost, vvisely preventing all the Objections of a sinfull soule. You can Object nothing, but it is taken away by the Holy Ghost, wisely preventing all the Objections of a sinful soul. pn22 vmb vvi pix, cc-acp pn31 vbz vvn av p-acp dt j n1, av-j vvg d dt n2 pp-f dt j n1. (22) sermon (DIV1) 334 Page 153
1841 This is the beginning of Conversion, these very conceits; This is the beginning of Conversion, these very conceits; d vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, d j n2; (22) sermon (DIV1) 334 Page 153
1842 and when wee are converted, these thoughts entertained with admiration of Christs condescending, are effectuall to give Christ further entrance into the soule, vvhereby a more happie communion is vvrought still more and more betvveen Christ, and when we Are converted, these thoughts entertained with admiration of Christ condescending, Are effectual to give christ further Entrance into the soul, whereby a more happy communion is wrought still more and more between christ, cc c-crq pns12 vbr vvn, d n2 vvn p-acp n1 pp-f npg1 vvg, vbr j pc-acp vvi np1 av-jc vvb p-acp dt n1, c-crq dt av-dc j n1 vbz vvn av av-dc cc av-dc p-acp np1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 334 Page 153
1843 and the soule of a Christian. Oh, but take heed that these make not any secure. and the soul of a Christian. O, but take heed that these make not any secure. cc dt n1 pp-f dt njp. uh, cc-acp vvb n1 cst d vvb xx d j. (22) sermon (DIV1) 334 Page 153
1844 For if vve give not entrance to Christ, all this vvill be a further aggravation of our Damnation. For if we give not Entrance to christ, all this will be a further aggravation of our Damnation. p-acp cs pns12 vvb xx n1 p-acp np1, d d vmb vbi dt jc n1 pp-f po12 n1. (22) sermon (DIV1) 335 Page 153
1845 Hovv vvill this justifie the sentence upon us hereafter, vvhen Christ shall set us on the left hand, and say Depart from mee, for I invited you to come to me, I knocked at the doore of your hearts, How will this justify the sentence upon us hereafter, when christ shall Set us on the left hand, and say Depart from me, for I invited you to come to me, I knocked At the door of your hearts, c-crq vmb d vvi dt n1 p-acp pno12 av, c-crq np1 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp dt j n1, cc vvi vvb p-acp pno11, c-acp pns11 vvd pn22 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno11, pns11 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 n2, (22) sermon (DIV1) 335 Page 154
1846 and you would give me no entrance, Depart from us said you, therefore now Depart you from mee. What doe prophane persons in the Church? but bid Christ depart from them, especially in the motions of his Spirit, they entertaine him in the outward roome, the braine; and you would give me no Entrance, Depart from us said you, Therefore now Depart you from me. What do profane Persons in the Church? but bid christ depart from them, especially in the motions of his Spirit, they entertain him in the outward room, the brain; cc pn22 vmd vvi pno11 dx n1, vvb p-acp pno12 vvn pn22, av av vvb pn22 p-acp pno11. q-crq vdb vvi n2 p-acp dt n1? cc-acp vvb np1 vvi p-acp pno32, av-j p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, pns32 vvb pno31 p-acp dt j n1, dt n1; (22) sermon (DIV1) 335 Page 154
1847 they know a little of Christ, but in the heart, the secret roome, hee must not, come there to rule. they know a little of christ, but in the heart, the secret room, he must not, come there to Rule. pns32 vvb dt j pp-f np1, cc-acp p-acp dt n1, dt j-jn n1, pns31 vmb xx, vvb a-acp pc-acp vvi. (22) sermon (DIV1) 335 Page 154
1848 Is it not equall, that hee should bid us, Depart yee cursed I know you not? you would not give entrance to mee, I will not now to you; Is it not equal, that he should bid us, Depart ye cursed I know you not? you would not give Entrance to me, I will not now to you; vbz pn31 xx j-jn, cst pns31 vmd vvi pno12, vvb pn22 vvd pns11 vvb pn22 xx? pn22 vmd xx vvi n1 p-acp pno11, pns11 vmb xx av p-acp pn22; (22) sermon (DIV1) 335 Page 154
1849 as to the foolish Virgins he speakes, and Prov. 1. 28. Wisedome knockes, and hath no entrance, as to the foolish Virgins he speaks, and Curae 1. 28. Wisdom knocks, and hath no Entrance, c-acp p-acp dt j n2 pns31 vvz, cc np1 crd crd n1 vvz, cc vhz dx n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 335 Page 154
1850 therefore in times of danger, they call upon Her, but shee rejoyceth at their destruction; Therefore in times of danger, they call upon Her, but she Rejoiceth At their destruction; av p-acp n2 pp-f n1, pns32 vvb p-acp pno31, cc-acp pns31 vvz p-acp po32 n1; (22) sermon (DIV1) 335 Page 154
1851 Where God magnifies his mercie in this kinde in sweete allurements, and inviting by Judgements, Mercies, Ministrie, Where God Magnifies his mercy in this kind in sweet allurements, and inviting by Judgments, mercies, Ministry, c-crq np1 vvz po31 n1 p-acp d n1 p-acp j n2, cc vvg p-acp n2, n2, n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 335 Page 154
1852 and Spirit, hee will magnifie his Judgement after. and Spirit, he will magnify his Judgement After. cc n1, pns31 vmb vvi po31 n1 a-acp. (22) sermon (DIV1) 335 Page 154
1853 Those that have neglected Heaven with the Prerogatives, and advantages in this kind, they shall be cast into Hell. Those that have neglected Heaven with the Prerogatives, and advantages in this kind, they shall be cast into Hell. d cst vhb vvn n1 p-acp dt n2, cc n2 p-acp d n1, pns32 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1. (22) sermon (DIV1) 335 Page 154
1854 Woe to thee Chorazin, &c. as you know in the Gospell. Woe to thee Chorazin, etc. as you know in the Gospel. n1 p-acp pno21 np1, av c-acp pn22 vvb p-acp dt n1. (22) sermon (DIV1) 335 Page 154
1855 This is one thing that may humble us of this place and nation, that Christ hath no further entrance, This is one thing that may humble us of this place and Nation, that christ hath no further Entrance, d vbz crd n1 cst vmb vvi pno12 pp-f d n1 cc n1, cst np1 vhz dx jc n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 335 Page 154
1856 nor better entertainement after so long knocking? for the entertaining of his vvord, is the welcomming of himselfe, nor better entertainment After so long knocking? for the entertaining of his word, is the welcoming of himself, ccx jc n1 p-acp av av-j vvg? p-acp dt vvg pp-f po31 n1, vbz dt vvg pp-f px31, (22) sermon (DIV1) 335 Page 154
1857 as it is, Colloss. 3. 16. Let the word of God dwell plentifully in you. And let Christ dwell in your hearts by faith. as it is, Colossus. 3. 16. Let the word of God dwell plentifully in you. And let christ dwell in your hearts by faith. c-acp pn31 vbz, n1. crd crd vvb dt n1 pp-f np1 vvi av-j p-acp pn22. cc vvb np1 vvi p-acp po22 n2 p-acp n1. (22) sermon (DIV1) 335 Page 154
1858 Ephes. 3. 17. Compare those places, let the word dwell plenteously in you by wisdome, and let Christ dwell in your hearts by faith. Ephesians 3. 17. Compare those places, let the word dwell plenteously in you by Wisdom, and let christ dwell in your hearts by faith. np1 crd crd vvb d n2, vvb dt n1 vvb av-j p-acp pn22 p-acp n1, cc vvb np1 vvi p-acp po22 n2 p-acp n1. (22) sermon (DIV1) 335 Page 155
1859 For then doth Christ dwell in the heart, when the truth dwells in us. Therefore what entertainement we give to his truth, wee give to himselfe. For then does christ dwell in the heart, when the truth dwells in us. Therefore what entertainment we give to his truth, we give to himself. p-acp av vdz np1 vvi p-acp dt n1, c-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp pno12. av q-crq n1 pns12 vvb p-acp po31 n1, pns12 vvb p-acp px31. (22) sermon (DIV1) 335 Page 155
1860 Now what meanes of knocking hath hee not used among us a long time? For workes of all sorts; Now what means of knocking hath he not used among us a long time? For works of all sorts; av q-crq n2 pp-f n-vvg vhz pns31 xx vvn p-acp pno12 dt j n1? p-acp vvz pp-f d n2; (22) sermon (DIV1) 335 Page 155
1861 he hath drawne us by the cords of a man, by all kind of favours. he hath drawn us by the cords of a man, by all kind of favours. pns31 vhz vvn pno12 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, p-acp d n1 pp-f n2. (22) sermon (DIV1) 335 Page 155
1862 For Mercies, How many deliverances have we had (No Nation the like, we are a Miracle of the Christian World,) from forreigne invasion, For mercies, How many Deliverances have we had (No nation the like, we Are a Miracle of the Christian World,) from foreign invasion, p-acp n2, c-crq d n2 vhb pns12 vhd (dx n1 dt j, pns12 vbr dt n1 pp-f dt njp n1,) p-acp j n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 335 Page 155
1863 and Domesticall conspiracies at home? How many mercies doe we enjoy? Abundance together with long peace, and plenty. and Domestical conspiracies At home? How many Mercies do we enjoy? Abundance together with long peace, and plenty. cc j n2 p-acp n1-an? c-crq d n2 vdb pns12 vvi? n1 av p-acp j n1, cc n1. (22) sermon (DIV1) 335 Page 155
1864 Besides, if this would not doe, God hath added Corrections with all these, in every Eliment, in every manner, Infection in the aire, Judgements in inundations; Beside, if this would not do, God hath added Corrections with all these, in every Eliment, in every manner, Infection in the air, Judgments in inundations; a-acp, cs d vmd xx vdi, np1 vhz vvn n2 p-acp d d, p-acp d n1, p-acp d n1, n1 p-acp dt n1, n2 p-acp n2; (22) sermon (DIV1) 335 Page 155
1865 We have had remours of warres, &c. threatnings, shakings of the rod onely, but such as might have awaked us, We have had remours of wars, etc. threatenings, shakings of the rod only, but such as might have awaked us, pns12 vhb vhn n2 pp-f n2, av n2-vvg, n2 pp-f dt n1 av-j, cc-acp d c-acp vmd vhi vvn pno12, (22) sermon (DIV1) 335 Page 155
1866 And then he hath knocked at our hearts by the example of other Nations. And then he hath knocked At our hearts by the Exampl of other nations. cc av pns31 vhz vvn p-acp po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-jn n2. (22) sermon (DIV1) 335 Page 155
1867 By what hee hath done to them, he hath shewed us what he might justly have done to us, wee are no better then they. By what he hath done to them, he hath showed us what he might justly have done to us, we Are no better then they. p-acp r-crq pns31 vhz vdn p-acp pno32, pns31 vhz vvn pno12 r-crq pns31 vmd av-j vhi vdn p-acp pno12, pns12 vbr dx jc cs pns32. (22) sermon (DIV1) 335 Page 155
1868 As for his Ministeriall knocking; above threescore yeares wee have lived under the Ministerie of the Gospell, this Land hath beene Goshen, a land of light, As for his Ministerial knocking; above threescore Years we have lived under the Ministry of the Gospel, this Land hath been Goshen, a land of Light, c-acp p-acp po31 j-jn n-vvg; p-acp crd n2 pns12 vhb vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, d n1 vhz vbn np1, dt n1 pp-f n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 336 Page 155
1869 when many other places are in darkenesse, especially wee that live in this Goshen, this place, when many other places Are in darkness, especially we that live in this Goshen, this place, c-crq d j-jn n2 vbr p-acp n1, av-j pns12 cst vvb p-acp d np1, d n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 336 Page 155
1870 and such like, where the light shines in a more abundant measure. and such like, where the Light shines in a more abundant measure. cc d av-j, c-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp dt av-dc j n1. (22) sermon (DIV1) 336 Page 155
1871 Ministers have beene sent, and varietie of gifts, there hath beene piping, and mourning (as Christ complaines in his time) that they were like froward Children, that neither sweet piping, Ministers have been sent, and variety of Gifts, there hath been piping, and mourning (as christ complains in his time) that they were like froward Children, that neither sweet piping, n2 vhb vbn vvn, cc n1 pp-f n2, pc-acp vhz vbn vvg, cc n1 (c-acp np1 vvz p-acp po31 n1) cst pns32 vbdr av-j j n2, cst dx j vvg, (22) sermon (DIV1) 336 Page 156
1872 nor dolefull mourning would moove to be tractable to their fellowes they had Iohn who came mourning, nor doleful mourning would move to be tractable to their Fellows they had John who Come mourning, ccx j n1 vmd vvi pc-acp vbi j p-acp po32 n2 pns32 vhd np1 r-crq vvd n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 336 Page 156
1873 and Christ comforting with blessing in his mouth, all kind of meanes have beene used. and christ comforting with blessing in his Mouth, all kind of means have been used. cc np1 vvg p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n1, d n1 pp-f n2 vhb vbn vvn. (22) sermon (DIV1) 336 Page 156
1874 And for the Motions of his Spirit, who are there at this time, who thus live in the Church under the Ministerie, who cannot say that God thereby hath smote their hearts, those hard rockes againe and againe, And for the Motions of his Spirit, who Are there At this time, who thus live in the Church under the Ministry, who cannot say that God thereby hath smote their hearts, those hard Rocks again and again, cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, r-crq vbr a-acp p-acp d n1, r-crq av vvb p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, r-crq vmbx vvi cst np1 av vhz vvn po32 n2, d j n2 av cc av, (22) sermon (DIV1) 337 Page 156
1875 and awaked their consciences, partly with corrections publike and personall, and partly with benefits: and awaked their Consciences, partly with corrections public and personal, and partly with benefits: cc vvd po32 n2, av p-acp n2 j cc j, cc av p-acp n2: (22) sermon (DIV1) 337 Page 156
1876 yet notwithstanding what little way is given to Christ? Many are indifferent, and lukewarme either way, yet notwithstanding what little Way is given to christ? Many Are indifferent, and lukewarm either Way, av p-acp r-crq j n1 vbz vvn p-acp np1? av-d vbr j, cc j av-d n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 337 Page 156
1877 but rather incline to the worst. but rather incline to the worst. cc-acp av-c vvb p-acp dt js. (22) sermon (DIV1) 337 Page 156
1878 Let us then consider of it, The greater meanes, the greater judgement afterwards, if we be not won by them. Let us then Consider of it, The greater means, the greater judgement afterwards, if we be not wone by them. vvb pno12 av vvi pp-f pn31, dt jc n2, dt jc n1 av, cs pns12 vbb xx vvn p-acp pno32. (22) sermon (DIV1) 338 Page 156
1879 Therefore let us labour to hould Christ, to entertaine him, let him have the best roome in our soules, to dwell in our hearts, let us give up the keyes to him, Therefore let us labour to hold christ, to entertain him, let him have the best room in our Souls, to dwell in our hearts, let us give up the keys to him, av vvb pno12 vvi pc-acp vvi np1, pc-acp vvi pno31, vvb pno31 vhi dt js n1 p-acp po12 n2, pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n2, vvb pno12 vvi a-acp dt n2 p-acp pno31, (22) sermon (DIV1) 338 Page 156
1880 and desire him to rule our understandings, to know nothing but him, and what may stand with his truth, Not to yeeld to any errour, or corruption; and desire him to Rule our understandings, to know nothing but him, and what may stand with his truth, Not to yield to any error, or corruption; cc vvb pno31 pc-acp vvi po12 n2, pc-acp vvi pix p-acp pno31, cc q-crq vmb vvi p-acp po31 n1, xx pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1, cc n1; (22) sermon (DIV1) 338 Page 156
1881 let us desire that hee would rule in our wills, and affections, sway all, give all to him; for that is his meaning; let us desire that he would Rule in our wills, and affections, sway all, give all to him; for that is his meaning; vvb pno12 vvi cst pns31 vmd vvi p-acp po12 n2, cc n2, vvb d, vvb d p-acp pno31; c-acp d vbz po31 n1; (22) sermon (DIV1) 338 Page 156
1882 when hee saies, Open to mee, so that I may rule, as in mine owne house, as the husband rules in his familie, when he Says, Open to me, so that I may Rule, as in mine own house, as the husband rules in his family, c-crq pns31 vvz, j p-acp pno11, av cst pns11 vmb vvi, c-acp p-acp po11 d n1, p-acp dt n1 vvz p-acp po31 n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 338 Page 157
1883 and a King in his Kingdome, hee will have all yeelded up to him, And hee comes to beate downe all whatsoever is exalted against him, and a King in his Kingdom, he will have all yielded up to him, And he comes to beat down all whatsoever is exalted against him, cc dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vmb vhi d vvn a-acp p-acp pno31, cc pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi a-acp d r-crq vbz vvn p-acp pno31, (22) sermon (DIV1) 338 Page 157
1884 and that is the reason men are so loath to open unto him. and that is the reason men Are so loath to open unto him. cc d vbz dt n1 n2 vbr av j pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31. (22) sermon (DIV1) 338 Page 157
1885 They know if they open to the Spirit of God, hee will turne them out of their fooles Paradice, They know if they open to the Spirit of God, he will turn them out of their Fools Paradise, pns32 vvb cs pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns31 vmb vvi pno32 av pp-f po32 ng1 n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 338 Page 157
1886 and make them resolve upon other courses of life, which because they will not turne unto, they repell the sweet motions of the Spirit of Christ, and make them resolve upon other courses of life, which Because they will not turn unto, they repel the sweet motions of the Spirit of christ, cc vvi pno32 vvi p-acp j-jn n2 pp-f n1, r-crq c-acp pns32 vmb xx vvi p-acp, pns32 vvi dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 338 Page 157
1887 and pull away his Graces, building bullwarkes against Christ, as lusts, strange imaginations, and resolutions. and pull away his Graces, building bulwarks against christ, as Lustiest, strange Imaginations, and resolutions. cc vvi av po31 n2, vvg n2 p-acp np1, p-acp n2, j n2, cc n2. (22) sermon (DIV1) 338 Page 157
1888 Let the Ministers say what they will, and the Spirit moove as he will, thus they live, and thus they will live. Let the Ministers say what they will, and the Spirit move as he will, thus they live, and thus they will live. vvb dt n2 vvb r-crq pns32 vmb, cc dt n1 vvb c-acp pns31 vmb, av pns32 vvb, cc av pns32 vmb vvi. (22) sermon (DIV1) 338 Page 157
1889 Let us take notice therefore of all the meanes that God useth to the state, and to us in particular, and every one labour to amend one. Let us take notice Therefore of all the means that God uses to the state, and to us in particular, and every one labour to amend one. vvb pno12 vvi n1 av pp-f d dt n2 cst np1 vvz p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp pno12 p-acp j, cc d crd n1 pc-acp vvi pi. (22) sermon (DIV1) 338 Page 157
1890 Every soule is the Temple, the House Christ should dwell in, let every soule therefore among us consider what meanes Christ useth to come into his soule to dwell with him, and to rule there. Every soul is the Temple, the House christ should dwell in, let every soul Therefore among us Consider what means christ uses to come into his soul to dwell with him, and to Rule there. np1 n1 vbz dt n1, dt n1 np1 vmd vvi p-acp, vvb d n1 av p-acp pno12 vvi r-crq vvz np1 vvz pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, cc pc-acp vvi a-acp. (22) sermon (DIV1) 338 Page 157
1891 And what shall wee loose by it? Doe wee entertaine Christ to our losse? Doth hee come emptie? Noe, he comes with all Grace, his Goodnesse is a Communicative, diffusive goodnesse; And what shall we lose by it? Doe we entertain christ to our loss? Does he come empty? Noah, he comes with all Grace, his goodness is a Communicative, diffusive Goodness; cc q-crq vmb pns12 vvi p-acp pn31? n1 pns12 vvi np1 p-acp po12 n1? vdz pns31 vvi j? np1, pns31 vvz p-acp d n1, po31 n1 vbz dt j, j n1; (22) sermon (DIV1) 339 Page 157
1892 Hee comes to spread his Treasures, to inrich the heart with all Grace and strength to beare all afflictions, to encounter all dangers, to bring peace of Conscience, He comes to spread his Treasures, to enrich the heart with all Grace and strength to bear all afflictions, to encounter all dangers, to bring peace of Conscience, pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi po31 n2, pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp d n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi d n2, pc-acp vvi d n2, pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 339 Page 157
1893 and joy in the Holy Ghost; and joy in the Holy Ghost; cc n1 p-acp dt j n1; (22) sermon (DIV1) 339 Page 157
1894 hee comes (indeed) to mak our hearts (as it were) a heaven. Doe but consider this, hee comes not for his owne ends; he comes (indeed) to make our hearts (as it were) a heaven. Do but Consider this, he comes not for his own ends; pns31 vvz (av) pc-acp vvi po12 n2 (c-acp pn31 vbdr) dt n1. vdb p-acp vvi d, pns31 vvz xx p-acp po31 d n2; (22) sermon (DIV1) 339 Page 158
1895 but to emptie his goodnesse into our hearts, as a breast that desires to emptie it selfe; when it is full. but to empty his Goodness into our hearts, as a breast that Desires to empty it self; when it is full. cc-acp p-acp j po31 n1 p-acp po12 n2, c-acp dt n1 cst vvz p-acp j pn31 n1; c-crq pn31 vbz j. (22) sermon (DIV1) 339 Page 158
1896 Soe this fountaine, hath the fulnesse of a fountaine, which strives to emptie his goodnesse into our soules; So this fountain, hath the fullness of a fountain, which strives to empty his Goodness into our Souls; av d n1, vhz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vvz p-acp j po31 n1 p-acp po12 n2; (22) sermon (DIV1) 339 Page 158
1897 he comes out of love to us; he comes out of love to us; pns31 vvz av pp-f n1 p-acp pno12; (22) sermon (DIV1) 339 Page 158
1898 Let these considerations melt our hearts for our unkindnesse, that we suffer him to stand so long at the doore knocking, as it is said heere. Let these considerations melt our hearts for our unkindness, that we suffer him to stand so long At the door knocking, as it is said Here. vvb d n2 vvb po12 n2 p-acp po12 n1, cst pns12 vvb pno31 pc-acp vvi av av-j p-acp dt n1 vvg, c-acp pn31 vbz vvn av. (22) sermon (DIV1) 339 Page 158
1899 If wee find not our suits answered so soone as we would; Remember, we have made him also waite for us; If we find not our suits answered so soon as we would; remember, we have made him also wait for us; cs pns12 vvb xx po12 n2 vvd av av c-acp pns12 vmd; vvb, pns12 vhb vvn pno31 av vvi p-acp pno12; (22) sermon (DIV1) 340 Page 158
1900 perhaps to humble us, and after that to incourage us, he will make us waite, for we have made him waite. perhaps to humble us, and After that to encourage us, he will make us wait, for we have made him wait. av pc-acp vvi pno12, cc p-acp d pc-acp vvi pno12, pns31 vmb vvi pno12 vvi, c-acp pns12 vhb vvn pno31 vvi. (22) sermon (DIV1) 340 Page 158
1901 Let us not give over, for certainely he that desires us to open, that he may powre out his Graces upon us, he will not reject us when we come to him, , Let us not give over, for Certainly he that Desires us to open, that he may pour out his Graces upon us, he will not reject us when we come to him,, vvb pno12 xx vvi a-acp, c-acp av-j pns31 cst vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi, cst pns31 vmb vvi av po31 n2 p-acp pno12, pns31 vmb xx vvi pno12 c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp pno31,, (22) sermon (DIV1) 340 Page 158
1902 If he answers us not at first, yet he will at last, Let us goe on, If he answers us not At First, yet he will At last, Let us go on, cs pns31 vvz pno12 xx p-acp ord, av pns31 vmb p-acp ord, vvb pno12 vvi a-acp, (22) sermon (DIV1) 340 Page 158
1903 and waite, seeing there is no one duty pressed more in Scripture then this. and wait, seeing there is no one duty pressed more in Scripture then this. cc vvi, vvg a-acp vbz dx pi n1 vvn av-dc p-acp n1 cs d. (22) sermon (DIV1) 340 Page 158
1904 And wee see it is equitie, Hee waites for us, it is good reason wee should waite for him, And we see it is equity, He waits for us, it is good reason we should wait for him, cc pns12 vvb pn31 vbz n1, pns31 vvz p-acp pno12, pn31 vbz j n1 pns12 vmd vvi p-acp pno31, (22) sermon (DIV1) 340 Page 158
1905 if we have not comfort presently, when wee desire it, let us attend upon Christ, as he hath attended upon us, for when he comes, hee comes with advantage; if we have not Comfort presently, when we desire it, let us attend upon christ, as he hath attended upon us, for when he comes, he comes with advantage; cs pns12 vhb xx n1 av-j, c-crq pns12 vvb pn31, vvb pno12 vvi p-acp np1, c-acp pns31 vhz vvn p-acp pno12, c-acp c-crq pns31 vvz, pns31 vvz p-acp n1; (22) sermon (DIV1) 340 Page 158
1906 so that when we waite, wee loose nothing thereby, but are gainers by it, encreasing our patience. so that when we wait, we lose nothing thereby, but Are gainers by it, increasing our patience. av cst c-crq pns12 vvb, pns12 vvb pix av, cc-acp vbr n2 p-acp pn31, n-vvg po12 n1. (22) sermon (DIV1) 340 Page 158
1907 The longer wee waite, hee comes with the more abundant Grace and comfort in the end, and shewes himselfe rich, The longer we wait, he comes with the more abundant Grace and Comfort in the end, and shows himself rich, dt jc pns12 vvi, pns31 vvz p-acp dt av-dc j n1 cc vvi p-acp dt n1, cc vvz px31 j, (22) sermon (DIV1) 340 Page 158
1908 and bountifull to them that waite upon him. The end of the fift Sermon. and bountiful to them that wait upon him. The end of the fift Sermon. cc j p-acp pno32 cst vvb p-acp pno31. dt n1 pp-f dt ord n1. (22) sermon (DIV1) 340 Page 158
1909 THE SIXT SERMON. THE SIXT SERMON. dt ord n1. (23) sermon (DIV1) 340 Page 159
1910 CANT. V. II. It is the voice of my Beloved that knocketh, saying, open unto me, my love, my dove, my undefiled, &c. CANT. V. II It is the voice of my beloved that knocketh, saying, open unto me, my love, my dove, my undefiled, etc. n1. np1 crd pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f po11 j-vvn cst vvz, vvg, j p-acp pno11, po11 n1, po11 n1, po11 j, av (23) sermon (DIV1) 340 Page 159
1911 IN the first part of this verse, hath beene handled the Churches own condition which shee was in, IN the First part of this verse, hath been handled the Churches own condition which she was in, p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f d n1, vhz vbn vvn dt n2 d n1 r-crq pns31 vbds p-acp, (23) sermon (DIV1) 341 Page 159
1912 after some blessed feelings that shee had of the love of Christ. After Some blessed feelings that she had of the love of christ. p-acp d j-vvn n2 cst pns31 vhd pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. (23) sermon (DIV1) 341 Page 159
1913 Now in the next words the Church sets downe an acknowledgement of the carriage of Christ to her in this her sleepie condition. Now in the next words the Church sets down an acknowledgement of the carriage of christ to her in this her sleepy condition. av p-acp dt ord n2 dt n1 vvz a-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno31 p-acp d po31 j n1. (23) sermon (DIV1) 342 Page 159
1914 It is the voice of my Beloved that knocks, saying, Open to mee my Sister, my Love, my Dove, &c. She acknowledgeth Christs voice in her sleepie estate, It is the voice of my beloved that knocks, saying, Open to me my Sister, my Love, my Dove, etc. She acknowledgeth Christ voice in her sleepy estate, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f po11 j-vvn cst vvz, vvg, j p-acp pno11 po11 n1, po11 n1, po11 n1, av pns31 vvz npg1 n1 p-acp po31 j n1, (23) sermon (DIV1) 342 Page 160
1915 and sets downe his carriage thus, how hee knockes, and then also speakes, Open to mee, And then sets downe what hee suffered for her, My head is filled with dew, and sets down his carriage thus, how he knocks, and then also speaks, Open to me, And then sets down what he suffered for her, My head is filled with due, cc vvz a-acp po31 n1 av, c-crq pns31 vvz, cc av av vvz, j p-acp pno11, cc av vvz a-acp r-crq pns31 vvd p-acp pno31, po11 n1 vbz vvn p-acp n1, (23) sermon (DIV1) 342 Page 160
1916 and my locks with the dropps of the night. and my locks with the drops of the night. cc po11 n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1. (23) sermon (DIV1) 342 Page 160
1917 And that nothing might be wanting that might moove her heart to respect this his carriage towards her, he useth sweete titles, a loving compellation, Open to mee (saith he,) my Sister, my love, my dove, my undefiled, as so many cords of love to draw her, And that nothing might be wanting that might move her heart to respect this his carriage towards her, he uses sweet titles, a loving compellation, Open to me (Says he,) my Sister, my love, my dove, my undefiled, as so many cords of love to draw her, cc d pix vmd vbi vvg cst vmd vvi po31 n1 pc-acp vvi d po31 n1 p-acp pno31, pns31 vvz j n2, dt j-vvg n1, j p-acp pno11 (vvz pns31,) po11 n1, po11 n1, po11 n1, po11 j, c-acp av d n2 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi pno31, (23) sermon (DIV1) 342 Page 160
1918 so here wants neither loving carriage, sweet words, nor patience; It is the voice of my Beloved that knocketh. so Here Wants neither loving carriage, sweet words, nor patience; It is the voice of my beloved that knocketh. av av vvz dx j-vvg n1, j n2, ccx n1; pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f po11 j-vvn cst vvz. (23) sermon (DIV1) 342 Page 160
1919 The Church as she takes notice of the voice of Christ, so shee doth also of the meanes he useth, The Church as she Takes notice of the voice of christ, so she does also of the means he uses, dt n1 c-acp pns31 vvz n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, av pns31 vdz av pp-f dt n2 pns31 vvz, (23) sermon (DIV1) 343 Page 160
1920 and seeth his love in them all. and sees his love in them all. cc vvz po31 n1 p-acp pno32 d. (23) sermon (DIV1) 343 Page 160
1921 It is the voice of my Beloved that knocketh, saying, open to mee, &c. Here is also an other distinguishing note of a sound Christian from an unsound, A sanctified spirit sees Christ in the meanes, this is, sayes the heart, the word of Christ, It is the voice of my beloved that knocketh, saying, open to me, etc. Here is also an other distinguishing note of a found Christian from an unsound, A sanctified Spirit sees christ in the means, this is, Says the heart, the word of christ, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f po11 j-vvn cst vvz, vvg, j p-acp pno11, av av vbz av dt j-jn j-vvg n1 pp-f dt j njp p-acp dt j, dt j-vvn n1 vvz np1 p-acp dt n2, d vbz, vvz dt n1, dt n1 pp-f np1, (23) sermon (DIV1) 343 Page 160
1922 and this the, mercie of Christ to take such paines with my soule, to send his Ministers, to provide his ordinances, to give gifts to men, and men to the Church. and this the, mercy of christ to take such pains with my soul, to send his Ministers, to provide his ordinances, to give Gifts to men, and men to the Church. cc d av, n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi d n2 p-acp po11 n1, pc-acp vvi po31 n2, pc-acp vvi po31 n2, pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp n2, cc n2 p-acp dt n1. (23) sermon (DIV1) 343 Page 160
1923 It is the voice of my Beloved that knocketh. It is the voice of my beloved that knocketh. pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f po11 j-vvn cst vvz. (23) sermon (DIV1) 343 Page 160
1924 But wee must especially understand it of the Ministeriall voice, whereby Christ doth chiefly make way for himselfe into the heart, But we must especially understand it of the Ministerial voice, whereby christ does chiefly make Way for himself into the heart, cc-acp pns12 vmb av-j vvi pn31 pp-f dt j-jn n1, c-crq np1 vdz av-jn vvi n1 p-acp px31 p-acp dt n1, (23) sermon (DIV1) 344 Page 160
1925 and that by all kind of wayes dispensed therein: and that by all kind of ways dispensed therein: cc cst p-acp d n1 pp-f n2 vvn av: (23) sermon (DIV1) 344 Page 161
1926 as gifts of all so•ts, some rougher, some milder, all kind of Methods and wayes in the Ministery to make way for himselfe, as Gifts of all so•ts, Some rougher, Some milder, all kind of Methods and ways in the Ministry to make Way for himself, c-acp n2 pp-f d n2, d jc, d jc, d n1 pp-f n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp px31, (23) sermon (DIV1) 344 Page 161
1927 First of all by the threatnings of the Law, and by terrours, as Iohn was sent before Christ, First of all by the threatenings of the Law, and by terrors, as John was sent before christ, ord pp-f d p-acp dt n2-vvg pp-f dt n1, cc p-acp n2, c-acp np1 vbds vvn p-acp np1, (23) sermon (DIV1) 344 Page 161
1928 and as the storme, went before the still and calme voice, wherein God came to Elias, so he useth all kind of courses in the Ministery; and as the storm, went before the still and Cam voice, wherein God Come to Elias, so he uses all kind of courses in the Ministry; cc p-acp dt n1, vvd p-acp dt j cc j-jn n1, c-crq np1 vvd p-acp np1, av pns31 vvz d n1 pp-f n2 p-acp dt n1; (23) sermon (DIV1) 344 Page 161
1929 and Ministers by the direction of the Spirit turne themselves, as it were, into all shapes and fashions both of speech and Spirit to win people to God, in so much that God appeales to them, What could I have done more for my Church, Isa. 5. 1. that I have not done? and Ministers by the direction of the Spirit turn themselves, as it were, into all shapes and fashions both of speech and Spirit to win people to God, in so much that God appeals to them, What could I have done more for my Church, Isaiah 5. 1. that I have not done? cc n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvb px32, c-acp pn31 vbdr, p-acp d n2 cc n2 d pp-f n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp np1, p-acp av av-d cst np1 vvz p-acp pno32, r-crq vmd pns11 vhi vdn av-dc p-acp po11 n1, np1 crd crd cst pns11 vhb xx vdn? (23) sermon (DIV1) 344 Page 161
1930 Therefore let us take notice of this voyce of Christ in the vvord, and not thinke as good Samuel thought, that Eli spake, when God spake; Therefore let us take notice of this voice of christ in the word, and not think as good Samuel Thought, that Eli spoke, when God spoke; av vvb pno12 vvi n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1, cc xx vvi p-acp j np1 vvd, cst np1 vvd, c-crq np1 vvd; (23) sermon (DIV1) 345 Page 161
1931 let us thinke that God speakes to us in the Ministery, that Christ comes to woe us, and win us thereby. let us think that God speaks to us in the Ministry, that christ comes to woe us, and win us thereby. vvb pno12 vvi cst np1 vvz p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1, cst np1 vvz p-acp n1 pno12, cc vvb pno12 av. (23) sermon (DIV1) 345 Page 161
1932 And wee Ministers are the friends of the Bridegroome, who are to heare what Christ saith and would have said to the Church, And we Ministers Are the Friends of the Bridegroom, who Are to hear what christ Says and would have said to the Church, cc pns12 n2 vbr dt n2 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vbr pc-acp vvi r-crq np1 vvz cc vmd vhi vvn p-acp dt n1, (23) sermon (DIV1) 346 Page 161
1933 and we must pray to him, that he would teach us what to teach others. and we must pray to him, that he would teach us what to teach Others. cc pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pno31, cst pns31 vmd vvi pno12 r-crq pc-acp vvi n2-jn. (23) sermon (DIV1) 346 Page 161
1934 We are to procure the contract, and to perfect it till the marriage be in heaven, that is our worke. We Are to procure the contract, and to perfect it till the marriage be in heaven, that is our work. pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi dt n1, cc pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp dt n1 vbb p-acp n1, cst vbz po12 n1. (23) sermon (DIV1) 346 Page 161
1935 And you that are hearers if you doe not regard Christs sweete voyce in the Ministery, which God hath appointed for the governement of the world, know, that there is a voice that you cannot shake of. And you that Are hearers if you do not regard Christ sweet voice in the Ministry, which God hath appointed for the government of the world, know, that there is a voice that you cannot shake of. cc pn22 cst vbr n2 cs pn22 vdb xx vvi npg1 j n1 p-acp dt n1, r-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvb, cst pc-acp vbz dt n1 cst pn22 vmbx vvi pp-f. (23) sermon (DIV1) 347 Page 161
1936 That peremptorie voice at the day of judgement, when he will say, Goe yee cursed into hell sire, &c. And that God who delights to be stiled a God hearing prayer, will not heare thee, That peremptory voice At the day of judgement, when he will say, Go ye cursed into hell sire, etc. And that God who delights to be styled a God hearing prayer, will not hear thee, cst j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, c-crq pns31 vmb vvi, vvb pn22 vvn p-acp n1 n1, av cc cst np1 r-crq vvz pc-acp vbi vvn dt np1 vvg n1, vmb xx vvi pno21, (23) sermon (DIV1) 347 Page 162
1937 but saith Such a one as turnes his care away from hearing the Law, his prayer is abominable. It is a dolefull t hing, that hee that made us, but Says Such a one as turns his care away from hearing the Law, his prayer is abominable. It is a doleful tO hing, that he that made us, cc-acp vvz d dt crd c-acp vvz po31 n1 av p-acp vvg dt n1, po31 n1 vbz j. pn31 vbz dt j sy n1, cst pns31 cst vvd pno12, (23) sermon (DIV1) 347 Page 162
1938 and allureth us in the Ministery, that followes us with all evidences of his love, and Allureth us in the Ministry, that follows us with all evidences of his love, cc vvz pno12 p-acp dt n1, cst vvz pno12 p-acp d n2 pp-f po31 n1, (23) sermon (DIV1) 347 Page 162
1939 and adds together with the Ministery many sweet motions of his Spirit, that he should delight in the destruction of his creatures, and adds together with the Ministry many sweet motions of his Spirit, that he should delight in the destruction of his creatures, cc vvz av p-acp dt n1 d j n2 pp-f po31 n1, cst pns31 vmd vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, (23) sermon (DIV1) 347 Page 162
1940 and not indure the sight of them, Depart away from me yee cursed into hell fire, &c. There are scarce any in the Church, and not endure the sighed of them, Depart away from me ye cursed into hell fire, etc. There Are scarce any in the Church, cc xx vvi dt n1 pp-f pno32, vvb av p-acp pno11 pn22 vvd p-acp n1 n1, av pc-acp vbr av-j d p-acp dt n1, (23) sermon (DIV1) 347 Page 162
1941 but Christ hath allured at one time or other to come in, and in many he opens their understandings in a great measure, but christ hath allured At one time or other to come in, and in many he Opens their understandings in a great measure, cc-acp np1 vhz vvn p-acp crd n1 cc n-jn pc-acp vvi p-acp, cc p-acp d pns31 vvz po32 n2 p-acp dt j n1, (23) sermon (DIV1) 347 Page 162
1942 and knocks upon their hearts, that they (as it were) halfe open unto Christ, and knocks upon their hearts, that they (as it were) half open unto christ, cc vvz p-acp po32 n2, cst pns32 (c-acp pn31 vbdr) av-jn j p-acp np1, (23) sermon (DIV1) 347 Page 162
1943 like Agrippa that said to Paul, Thou almost perswadest mee to be a Christian. So Herod did many things, and he heard gladly. like Agrippa that said to Paul, Thou almost persuadest me to be a Christian. So Herod did many things, and he herd gladly. av-j np1 cst vvd p-acp np1, pns21 av vv2 pno11 pc-acp vbi dt njp. av np1 vdd d n2, cc pns31 vvd av-j. (23) sermon (DIV1) 347 Page 162
1944 They are halfe open, seeme to open, but are not effectually converted, but at last they see, that further yeelding will not stand with that which they resolve not to part with; They Are half open, seem to open, but Are not effectually converted, but At last they see, that further yielding will not stand with that which they resolve not to part with; pns32 vbr j-jn j, vvb pc-acp vvi, cc-acp vbr xx av-j vvn, cc-acp p-acp ord pns32 vvb, cst av-j j-vvg vmb xx vvi p-acp d r-crq pns32 vvb xx pc-acp vvi p-acp; (23) sermon (DIV1) 347 Page 162
1945 their lusts, their present condition that they make their God, and their heaven, whereupon they shutte the doore againe, their Lustiest, their present condition that they make their God, and their heaven, whereupon they shut the door again, po32 n2, po32 j n1 cst pns32 vvb po32 n1, cc po32 n1, c-crq pns32 vvi dt n1 av, (23) sermon (DIV1) 347 Page 162
1946 when they have opened it a little to the motions of Gods Spirit, they dare give no further way, when they have opened it a little to the motions of God's Spirit, they Dare give no further Way, c-crq pns32 vhb vvn pn31 dt j p-acp dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1, pns32 vvb vvi av-dx av-jc n1, (23) sermon (DIV1) 347 Page 162
1947 because they cannot learne the first lesson in Christs schoole, to denie themselves, and take up their crosse. Because they cannot Learn the First Lesson in Christ school, to deny themselves, and take up their cross. c-acp pns32 vmbx vvi dt ord n1 p-acp npg1 n1, pc-acp vvi px32, cc vvb a-acp po32 n1. (23) sermon (DIV1) 347 Page 162
1948 This is an undoubted conclusion, our blessed Saviour giveth such meanes and motions of his Spirit to the vil•st persons in the Church, that their owne hea•ts tell them, they have more meanes and ••ecter motions, This is an undoubted conclusion, our blessed Saviour gives such means and motions of his Spirit to the vil•st Persons in the Church, that their own hea•ts tell them, they have more means and ••ecter motions, d vbz dt j n1, po12 j-vvn n1 vvz d n2 cc n2 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt js n2 p-acp dt n1, cst po32 d n2 vvb pno32, pns32 vhb dc n2 cc jc n2, (23) sermon (DIV1) 348 Page 163
1949 then they yeeld to, a•d that the sentence of c•nd•mnation is not pronounced upon them for meerely not knowing of Christ, then they yield to, a•d that the sentence of c•nd•mnation is not pronounced upon them for merely not knowing of christ, cs pns32 vvb p-acp, j cst dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz xx vvn p-acp pno32 c-acp av-j xx vvg pp-f np1, (23) sermon (DIV1) 348 Page 163
1950 but upon some grounds of rebellion, in that they goe not so farre as they are provoked, but upon Some grounds of rebellion, in that they go not so Far as they Are provoked, cc-acp p-acp d n2 pp-f n1, p-acp cst pns32 vvb xx av av-j c-acp pns32 vbr vvn, (23) sermon (DIV1) 348 Page 163
1951 and put on by the Spirit of God, they resist the holy Spirit. and put on by the Spirit of God, they resist the holy Spirit. cc vvd a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns32 vvb dt j n1. (23) sermon (DIV1) 348 Page 163
1952 There can bee no resistance where there is not a going beyond the desire and will of him whom hee resisteth. There can be no resistance where there is not a going beyond the desire and will of him whom he Resisteth. a-acp vmb vbi dx n1 c-crq pc-acp vbz xx dt vvg p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pno31 ro-crq pns31 vvz. (23) sermon (DIV1) 348 Page 163
1953 A man doth not resist, when hee gives way as farre as he is mooved. A man does not resist, when he gives Way as Far as he is moved. dt n1 vdz xx vvi, c-crq pns31 vvz n1 c-acp av-j c-acp pns31 vbz vvn. (23) sermon (DIV1) 348 Page 163
1954 There is no wicked man in the Church, that gives so much way as he is mooved and stirred to by the Spirit and word of God. There is no wicked man in the Church, that gives so much Way as he is moved and stirred to by the Spirit and word of God. pc-acp vbz dx j n1 p-acp dt n1, cst vvz av d n1 c-acp pns31 vbz vvn cc vvn p-acp p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1. (23) sermon (DIV1) 348 Page 163
1955 Away then with these impudent, ungracious Objections about Gods Decree for matter of Election, let us make it sure, Away then with these impudent, ungracious Objections about God's decree for matter of Election, let us make it sure, av av p-acp d j, j n2 p-acp npg1 n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, vvb pno12 vvi pn31 av-j, (23) sermon (DIV1) 349 Page 163
1956 and for any ill conceits that may rise in our hearts about that other of reprobation let this dampe them all, that in the Church of God, hee offers unto the vilest wretch so much meanes with the motions of his Spirit, and for any ill conceits that may rise in our hearts about that other of reprobation let this damp them all, that in the Church of God, he offers unto the Vilest wretch so much means with the motions of his Spirit, cc p-acp d j-jn n2 cst vmb vvi p-acp po12 n2 p-acp d n-jn pp-f n1 vvb d n-jn pno32 d, cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns31 vvz p-acp dt js n1 av d n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, (23) sermon (DIV1) 349 Page 163
1957 as he resisting, proves inexcusable, his owne rebellion therefore being the cause of his rejection. as he resisting, Proves inexcusable, his own rebellion Therefore being the cause of his rejection. c-acp pns31 vvg, vvz j, po31 d n1 av vbg dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (23) sermon (DIV1) 349 Page 163
1958 Let men cease from cavilling, God hath that in their owne breast, in the heart of every carnall man, which will speake for God against him, Let men cease from caviling, God hath that in their own breast, in the heart of every carnal man, which will speak for God against him, vvb n2 vvi p-acp vvg, np1 vhz cst p-acp po32 d n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n1, r-crq vmb vvi p-acp np1 p-acp pno31, (23) sermon (DIV1) 349 Page 163
1959 and stop his mouth that hee shall be silent, , and speechlesse at the day of judgement. and stop his Mouth that he shall be silent,, and speechless At the day of judgement. cc vvi po31 n1 cst pns31 vmb vbi j,, cc j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (23) sermon (DIV1) 349 Page 163
1960 Thus we see that Christ doth condescend so low as to account it almost a part of his happinesse to have our soules for a Temple to dwell in, to rule there. Thus we see that christ does condescend so low as to account it almost a part of his happiness to have our Souls for a Temple to dwell in, to Rule there. av pns12 vvb cst np1 vdz vvi av j c-acp pc-acp vvi pn31 av dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 pc-acp vhi po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp, pc-acp vvi a-acp. (23) sermon (DIV1) 350 Page 164
1961 Therefore he makes all this earnest suit, with strong expressions what he suffereth. Therefore he makes all this earnest suit, with strong expressions what he suffers. av pns31 vvz d d j n1, p-acp j n2 r-crq pns31 vvz. (23) sermon (DIV1) 350 Page 164
1962 And since Christ beares this great and large affection to his poore Church, It may incourage us to pray heartily for the same, And since christ bears this great and large affection to his poor Church, It may encourage us to pray heartily for the same, cc p-acp np1 vvz d j cc j n1 p-acp po31 j n1, pn31 vmb vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp dt d, (23) sermon (DIV1) 351 Page 164
1963 and to spread before God the state thereof. and to spread before God the state thereof. cc pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 dt n1 av. (23) sermon (DIV1) 351 Page 164
1964 Why Lord? it is that part of the world that is thy Sister, thy Love, thy Dove, thy undefiled: Why Lord? it is that part of the world that is thy Sister, thy Love, thy Dove, thy undefiled: q-crq n1? pn31 vbz cst n1 pp-f dt n1 cst vbz po21 n1, po21 n1, po21 n1, po21 j: (23) sermon (DIV1) 351 Page 164
1965 the Communion with whom thou livst above all the world besides. It is a strong argument to prevaile with God. the Communion with whom thou livst above all the world beside. It is a strong argument to prevail with God. dt n1 p-acp ro-crq pns21 crd p-acp d dt n1 a-acp. pn31 vbz dt j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1. (23) sermon (DIV1) 351 Page 164
1966 Therefore let us commend the state of the Church at this time, or at any time with this confidence. Therefore let us commend the state of the Church At this time, or At any time with this confidence. av vvb pno12 vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp d n1, cc p-acp d n1 p-acp d n1. (23) sermon (DIV1) 351 Page 164
1967 Lord, it is the Church that thou lovest. Lord, it is the Church that thou Lovest. n1, pn31 vbz dt n1 cst pns21 vv2. (23) sermon (DIV1) 351 Page 164
1968 They thought they prevailed much with Christ when thy laboured to bring him to Lazarus, saying, Lord, Hee whom thou lovest is sicke. They Thought they prevailed much with christ when thy laboured to bring him to Lazarus, saying, Lord, He whom thou Lovest is sick. pns32 vvd pns32 vvd av-d p-acp np1 c-crq po21 j-vvn p-acp vvi pno31 p-acp np1, vvg, n1, pns31 ro-crq pns21 vv2 vbz j. (23) sermon (DIV1) 351 Page 164
1969 So say wee, The Church whom thou lovest, that is thy only love, In whom thy love is concenterate (as it were) and gathered to abead, (as though thou hadst no other love in the world but thy Church) this thy love is in this state and condition. So say we, The Church whom thou Lovest, that is thy only love, In whom thy love is concenterate (as it were) and gathered to abead, (as though thou Hadst no other love in the world but thy Church) this thy love is in this state and condition. av vvb pns12, dt n1 ro-crq pns21 vv2, cst vbz po21 j n1, p-acp ro-crq po21 n1 vbz j (c-acp pn31 vbdr) cc vvn p-acp n1, (c-acp cs pns21 vhd2 dx j-jn vvb p-acp dt n1 p-acp po21 n1) d po21 n1 vbz p-acp d n1 cc n1. (23) sermon (DIV1) 351 Page 164
1970 It is good to thinke of prevailing arguments, not to moove God so much, as our owne hearts, to strengthen our faith to prevaile with God, which is much, fortified with the confideration of Christs wonderous loving expression to his poore Church. It is good to think of prevailing Arguments, not to move God so much, as our own hearts, to strengthen our faith to prevail with God, which is much, fortified with the consideration of Christ wondrous loving expression to his poor Church. pn31 vbz j pc-acp vvi pp-f j-vvg n2, xx pc-acp vvi np1 av av-d, c-acp po12 d n2, pc-acp vvi po12 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, r-crq vbz d, vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 j j-vvg n1 p-acp po31 j n1. (23) sermon (DIV1) 351 Page 164
1971 Then, come to Christ, offer thy selfe, and he will meet thee. Are not two loving well-wishers well met? When th•• offerest thy selfe to him, Then, come to christ, offer thy self, and he will meet thee. are not two loving wellwishers well met? When th•• offerest thy self to him, av, vvb p-acp np1, vvb po21 n1, cc pns31 vmb vvi pno21. vbr xx crd j-vvg n2 av vvn? c-crq n1 vv2 po21 n1 p-acp pno31, (23) sermon (DIV1) 351 Page 164
1972 and hee seekes thy love, will hee reject thee when thou ••mmest to him that seekes thy love, and he seeks thy love, will he reject thee when thou ••mmest to him that seeks thy love, cc pns31 vvz po21 n1, vmb pns31 vvi pno21 c-crq pns21 vv2 p-acp pno31 cst vvz po21 n1, (23) sermon (DIV1) 351 Page 165
1973 and seeketh it in this passionate, affectionate manner, as hee doth? Therefore, be of good comfort. and seeks it in this passionate, affectionate manner, as he does? Therefore, be of good Comfort. cc vvz pn31 p-acp d j, j n1, c-acp pns31 vdz? av, vbb pp-f j n1. (23) sermon (DIV1) 351 Page 165
1974 Hee is more willing to entertaine us then we are to come to him. He is more willing to entertain us then we Are to come to him. pns31 vbz av-dc j pc-acp vvi pno12 cs pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31. (23) sermon (DIV1) 351 Page 165
1975 And for those that have relapsed any kind of way, let them not be discouraged to returne againe to Christ; And for those that have relapsed any kind of Way, let them not be discouraged to return again to christ; cc p-acp d cst vhb vvn d n1 pp-f n1, vvb pno32 xx vbi vvn pc-acp vvi av p-acp np1; (23) sermon (DIV1) 352 Page 165
1976 the Church here was in a drowsie sleepie estate, and used him unkindly, yet he is so patient, that hee waites her leisure as it were and saith, Open to mee my Sister, my love, &c. Thomas was so untoward, that hee would not beleeve, Vnlesse hee did see the print of the na•es, &c. in Christs bodie. the Church Here was in a drowsy sleepy estate, and used him unkindly, yet he is so patient, that he waits her leisure as it were and Says, Open to me my Sister, my love, etc. Thomas was so untoward, that he would not believe, Unless he did see the print of the na•es, etc. in Christ body. dt n1 av vbds p-acp dt j j n1, cc vvd pno31 av-j, av pns31 vbz av j, cst pns31 vvz po31 n1 c-acp pn31 vbdr cc vvz, j p-acp pno11 po11 n1, po11 n1, av np1 vbds av j, cst pns31 vmd xx vvi, cs pns31 vdd vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n2, av p-acp npg1 n1. (23) sermon (DIV1) 352 Page 165
1977 Yet Christ was so gratious as hee condescendeth to poore Thomas, so to Peter after hee was fallen, Yet christ was so gracious as he condescendeth to poor Thomas, so to Peter After he was fallen, av np1 vbds av j c-acp pns31 vvz p-acp j np1, av p-acp np1 c-acp pns31 vbds vvn, (23) sermon (DIV1) 352 Page 165
1978 and to the Church after backsliding. and to the Church After backsliding. cc p-acp dt n1 p-acp vvg. (23) sermon (DIV1) 352 Page 165
1979 Open to me my Sister, &c. Hence Observe further, Open to me my Sister, etc. Hence Observe further, j p-acp pno11 po11 n1, av av vvb av-jc, (24) part (DIV2) 352 Page 165
1980 That Christ hath never enough of his Church till he hath it in Heaven, where are indeed the kisses of the Spouse, That christ hath never enough of his Church till he hath it in Heaven, where Are indeed the Kisses of the Spouse, cst np1 vhz av av-d pp-f po31 n1 c-acp pns31 vhz pn31 p-acp n1, c-crq vbr av dt n2 pp-f dt n1, (24) part (DIV2) 354 Page 165
1981 and of Christ, In the meane while Open, Open still. and of christ, In the mean while Open, Open still. cc pp-f np1, p-acp dt j n1 vvb, j av. (24) part (DIV2) 354 Page 165
1982 Christ had the heart of the Spouse in some measure already, but yet there were some corners of the heart that were not so filled with Christ as they should be, hee was not so much in her understanding, will, joy, delight, christ had the heart of the Spouse in Some measure already, but yet there were Some corners of the heart that were not so filled with christ as they should be, he was not so much in her understanding, will, joy, delight, np1 vhd dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp d n1 av, cc-acp av a-acp vbdr d n2 pp-f dt n1 cst vbdr xx av vvn p-acp np1 c-acp pns32 vmd vbi, pns31 vbds xx av av-d p-acp po31 n1, n1, n1, n1, (24) part (DIV2) 354 Page 165
1983 and love, as hee would be: and love, as he would be: cc n1, c-acp pns31 vmd vbi: (24) part (DIV2) 354 Page 165
1984 therefore, Open thy understanding more and more to imbrace me, and divine truths that are offered thee; Therefore, Open thy understanding more and more to embrace me, and divine truths that Are offered thee; av, vvb po21 n1 av-dc cc av-dc pc-acp vvi pno11, cc j-jn n2 cst vbr vvn pno21; (24) part (DIV2) 354 Page 165
1985 open thy love to solace me more and more. open thy love to solace me more and more. vvb po21 n1 pc-acp vvi pno11 n1 cc av-dc. (24) part (DIV2) 354 Page 166
1986 For God in Christ having condescended to the tearmes of friendsh•p nay to intimate tearmes of friendship in marriage with us. For God in christ having condescended to the terms of friendsh•p nay to intimate terms of friendship in marriage with us. p-acp np1 p-acp np1 vhg vvd p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 uh pc-acp vvi n2 pp-f n1 p-acp n1 p-acp pno12. (24) part (DIV2) 354 Page 166
1987 Therefore as the Church in her right temper, hath never enough of Christ, but desires further union, Therefore as the Church in her right temper, hath never enough of christ, but Desires further Union, av c-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 j-jn n1, vhz av av-d pp-f np1, cc-acp vvz jc n1, (24) part (DIV2) 354 Page 166
1988 and communion still, It being the defcription of the people of God, that they love the appearance of Christ, as they loved his first appearance, and waited for the consolation of Israell; so they love his second appearing, and communion still, It being the defcription of the people of God, that they love the appearance of christ, as they loved his First appearance, and waited for the consolation of Israel; so they love his second appearing, cc n1 av, pn31 vbg dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cst pns32 vvb dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp pns32 vvd po31 ord n1, cc vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; av pns32 vvb po31 ord vvg, (24) part (DIV2) 354 Page 166
1989 and are never quiet, till hee comes againe in the flesh, to consummate the marriage begun heere: and Are never quiet, till he comes again in the Flesh, to consummate the marriage begun Here: cc vbr av-x j-jn, c-acp pns31 vvz av p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 vvn av: (24) part (DIV2) 354 Page 166
1990 so Christ also he is as desirous of them, yea they are his desires that breed their desires; so christ also he is as desirous of them, yea they Are his Desires that breed their Desires; av np1 av pns31 vbz a-acp j pp-f pno32, uh pns32 vbr po31 n2 cst vvb po32 n2; (24) part (DIV2) 354 Page 166
1991 Open to mee my Sister, my love, my dove, &c. Againe his Love and pittie mooves him to desire further to come into us: Open to me my Sister, my love, my dove, etc. Again his Love and pity moves him to desire further to come into us: vvb p-acp pno11 po11 n1, po11 n1, po11 n1, av av po31 vvb cc vvb vvz pno31 pc-acp vvi av-jc pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12: (24) part (DIV2) 354 Page 166
1992 Christ knowes what is in our hearts, if he bee not there, there is that, that should not bee there. christ knows what is in our hearts, if he be not there, there is that, that should not be there. np1 vvz r-crq vbz p-acp po12 n2, cs pns31 vbb xx a-acp, pc-acp vbz d, cst vmd xx vbi a-acp. (24) part (DIV2) 354 Page 166
1993 What is in the braine where Christ is not? a deale of worldly projects nothing worth. What is in the brain where christ is not? a deal of worldly projects nothing worth. q-crq vbz p-acp dt n1 c-crq np1 vbz xx? dt n1 pp-f j n2 pix j. (24) part (DIV2) 354 Page 166
1994 What is in our joy, if Christ bee not there? worldly joy, which cleaves to things worse then it selfe. What is in our joy, if christ be not there? worldly joy, which cleaves to things Worse then it self. q-crq vbz p-acp po12 n1, cs np1 vbb xx a-acp? j n1, r-crq vvz p-acp n2 av-jc cs pn31 n1. (24) part (DIV2) 354 Page 166
1995 If a man were anatomized, and seene into, hee would be ashamed of himselfe, if hee did see himselfe, Christ therefore out of pittie to our soules, would not have the Divell there; If a man were anatomized, and seen into, he would be ashamed of himself, if he did see himself, christ Therefore out of pity to our Souls, would not have the devil there; cs dt n1 vbdr vvn, cc vvn p-acp, pns31 vmd vbi j pp-f px31, cs pns31 vdd vvi px31, np1 av av pp-f n1 p-acp po12 n2, vmd xx vhi dt n1 a-acp; (24) part (DIV2) 354 Page 166
1996 Christ knowes it is good for our soules to give way to him, therefore he useth all sweet allurements, Open to mee my Sister, my love, &c. Christ hath never his fill, till he close with the soule perfectly, christ knows it is good for our Souls to give Way to him, Therefore he uses all sweet allurements, Open to me my Sister, my love, etc. christ hath never his fill, till he close with the soul perfectly, np1 vvz pn31 vbz j p-acp po12 n2 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp pno31, av pns31 vvz d j n2, j p-acp pno11 po11 n1, po11 n1, av np1 vhz av po31 n1, c-acp pns31 av-j p-acp dt n1 av-j, (24) part (DIV2) 354 Page 166
1997 so that nothing be in the soule above him, nothing equall to him, therfore Open, Open, still. so that nothing be in the soul above him, nothing equal to him, Therefore Open, Open, still. av cst pix vbb p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno31, pix j-jn p-acp pno31, av j, j, av. (24) part (DIV2) 354 Page 167
1998 Againe, He sets downe to moove the Church the more to open to him the inconveniences that hee indured, My head is filled with dew, &c. wherein hee shewes what he suffered, which sufferings are of two sorts. In himselfe. In his Ministers. Again, He sets down to move the Church the more to open to him the inconveniences that he endured, My head is filled with due, etc. wherein he shows what he suffered, which sufferings Are of two sorts. In himself. In his Ministers. av, pns31 vvz a-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1 dt dc pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 dt n2 cst pns31 vvd, po11 n1 vbz vvn p-acp n1, av c-crq pns31 vvz r-crq pns31 vvd, r-crq n2 vbr pp-f crd n2. p-acp px31. p-acp po31 n2. (24) part (DIV2) 355 Page 167
1999 In himselfe and in his owne blessed person, what did he endure? what patience had hee in enduring the refractorie spirits of men when he was here? how many indignities did he digest in his Desciples after their conversion? Towards his latter end, his Head was not onely filled with the dropps, In himself and in his own blessed person, what did he endure? what patience had he in enduring the refractory spirits of men when he was Here? how many indignities did he digest in his Disciples After their conversion? Towards his latter end, his Head was not only filled with the drops, p-acp px31 cc p-acp po31 d j-vvn n1, r-crq vdd pns31 vvi? q-crq n1 vhd pns31 p-acp vvg dt j n2 pp-f n2 c-crq pns31 vbds av? c-crq d n2 vdd pns31 vvi p-acp po31 n2 p-acp po32 n1? p-acp po31 d n1, po31 n1 vbds xx av-j vvn p-acp dt n2, (24) part (DIV2) 355 Page 167
2000 but his bodie filled with drops of bloud. but his body filled with drops of blood. cc-acp po31 n1 vvn p-acp n2 pp-f n1. (24) part (DIV2) 355 Page 167
2001 Drops of bloud came from him, because of the anguish of his Spirit, and the sense of Gods wrath for our sinnes. Drops of blood Come from him, Because of the anguish of his Spirit, and the sense of God's wrath for our Sins. n2 pp-f n1 vvd p-acp pno31, c-acp pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp po12 n2. (24) part (DIV2) 355 Page 167
2002 Upon the Crosse, what did hee indure there? that sense of Gods anger there was onely for our sinnes. Upon the Cross, what did he endure there? that sense of God's anger there was only for our Sins. p-acp dt n1, r-crq vdd pns31 vvi a-acp? cst n1 pp-f npg1 n1 a-acp vbds av-j p-acp po12 n2. (24) part (DIV2) 355 Page 167
2003 My God my God, why hast thou forsaken mee? What should wee speake of his going up and downe doing good, preaching in his owne person, setting whole nights apart for prayer; My God my God, why hast thou forsaken me? What should we speak of his going up and down doing good, preaching in his own person, setting Whole nights apart for prayer; po11 np1 po11 np1, q-crq vh2 pns21 vvn pno11? q-crq vmd pns12 vvi pp-f po31 vvg a-acp cc p-acp vdg j, vvg p-acp po31 d n1, vvg j-jn n2 av p-acp n1; (24) part (DIV2) 355 Page 167
2004 And then for what hee suffers in his Minister? there he knocks, and saith, Open in them. And how was hee used in the Apostles that were after him, And then for what he suffers in his Minister? there he knocks, and Says, Open in them. And how was he used in the Apostles that were After him, cc av p-acp r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp po31 n1? a-acp pns31 vvz, cc vvz, j p-acp pno32. cc q-crq vbds pns31 vvn p-acp dt n2 cst vbdr p-acp pno31, (24) part (DIV2) 355 Page 167
2005 and in the Ministers of the Church ever since, What have they indured? for he put a spirit of patience upon them. and in the Ministers of the Church ever since, What have they endured? for he put a Spirit of patience upon them. cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 av a-acp, q-crq vhb pns32 vvn? c-acp pns31 vvd dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno32. (24) part (DIV2) 355 Page 167
2006 And what indignities indured they in the Primitive Church, that were the publishers, of the Gospell, those sweet publishers thereof, drawing men to open to Christ, were killed for preaching. And what indignities endured they in the Primitive Church, that were the publishers, of the Gospel, those sweet publishers thereof, drawing men to open to christ, were killed for preaching. cc q-crq n2 vvd pns32 p-acp dt j n1, cst vbdr dt n2, pp-f dt n1, d j n2 av, vvg n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, vbdr vvn p-acp vvg. (24) part (DIV2) 355 Page 167
2007 So cruell is the heart, that it offereth violence to them, that love them most, that love their soules. So cruel is the heart, that it Offereth violence to them, that love them most, that love their Souls. av j vbz dt n1, cst pn31 vvz n1 p-acp pno32, cst vvb pno32 ds, cst vvb po32 n2. (24) part (DIV2) 355 Page 168
2008 And what greater love, then the love of the soule? yet this is the Satanicall temper and disposition of mens hearts, they hate those men most, that deale this way most truely and lovingly with them. And what greater love, then the love of the soul? yet this is the Satanical temper and disposition of men's hearts, they hate those men most, that deal this Way most truly and lovingly with them. cc q-crq jc n1, cs dt n1 pp-f dt n1? av d vbz dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f ng2 n2, pns32 vvb d n2 av-ds, cst vvb d n1 av-ds av-j cc av-vvg p-acp pno32. (24) part (DIV2) 355 Page 168
2009 It is not that the Gospell is such an hard message. It is not that the Gospel is such an hard message. pn31 vbz xx d dt n1 vbz d dt j n1. (24) part (DIV2) 355 Page 168
2010 It is the word of Reconciliation, and the word of life, but the heart hates it, It is the word of Reconciliation, and the word of life, but the heart hates it, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1, cc-acp dt n1 vvz pn31, (24) part (DIV2) 355 Page 168
2011 because it would draw men from their present condition, and Therefore Condemnation is come into the world, in that men hate the light, Iohn. 3. 19. because their workes are evill. Because it would draw men from their present condition, and Therefore Condemnation is come into the world, in that men hate the Light, John. 3. 19. Because their works Are evil. c-acp pn31 vmd vvi n2 p-acp po32 j n1, cc av n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1, p-acp d n2 vvb dt n1, np1. crd crd c-acp po32 n2 vbr j-jn. (24) part (DIV2) 355 Page 168
2012 Is there any thing truely and cordially hated but Grace? and are any persons heartily and cordially hated in the world so much as the Promulgers and Publishers of Grace, Is there any thing truly and cordially hated but Grace? and Are any Persons heartily and cordially hated in the world so much as the Promulgers and Publishers of Grace, vbz a-acp d n1 av-j cc av-j vvn p-acp n1? cc vbr d n2 av-j cc av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 av av-d c-acp dt np1 cc n2 pp-f n1, (24) part (DIV2) 355 Page 168
2013 and the Professours of it, because it upbraids most of all, and meddles with the corruptions of men, that are dearer to them then their owne soules. and the Professors of it, Because it upbraids most of all, and meddles with the corruptions of men, that Are Dearer to them then their own Souls. cc dt n2 pp-f pn31, c-acp pn31 vvz ds pp-f d, cc vvz p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, cst vbr jc-jn pc-acp pno32 av po32 d n2. (24) part (DIV2) 355 Page 168
2014 Now what patience is there in Christ to suffer himselfe in his messengers, and his children to be thus used? Nor it is not strange to say that Christ stands thus in his Ministers, Now what patience is there in christ to suffer himself in his messengers, and his children to be thus used? Nor it is not strange to say that christ Stands thus in his Ministers, av r-crq n1 vbz a-acp p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi px31 p-acp po31 n2, cc po31 n2 pc-acp vbi av vvn? ccx pn31 vbz xx j pc-acp vvi cst np1 vvz av p-acp po31 n2, (24) part (DIV2) 356 Page 168
2015 for 1 Pet. 3. 19. It is said, That Christ by his Spirit preached in the daies of Noah to the soules now in prison, Christ preached in Noahs time before he was Incarnate, much more doth he preach now: for 1 Pet. 3. 19. It is said, That christ by his Spirit preached in the days of Noah to the Souls now in prison, christ preached in Noahs time before he was Incarnate, much more does he preach now: p-acp crd np1 crd crd pn31 vbz vvn, cst np1 p-acp po31 n1 vvd p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n2 av p-acp n1, np1 vvd p-acp npg1 n1 c-acp pns31 vbds j, av-d dc vdz pns31 vvi av: (24) part (DIV2) 356 Page 168
2016 and as he was patient then to endure the old World, unto whom Noah preached a hundred and twenty yeares, and as he was patient then to endure the old World, unto whom Noah preached a hundred and twenty Years, cc c-acp pns31 vbds j av pc-acp vvi dt j n1, p-acp r-crq np1 vvd dt crd cc crd n2, (24) part (DIV2) 356 Page 168
2017 so he is patient now in his Ministers to preach still by the same Spirit, Even to us still, so he is patient now in his Ministers to preach still by the same Spirit, Even to us still, av pns31 vbz j av p-acp po31 n2 pc-acp vvi av p-acp dt d n1, av-j p-acp pno12 av, (24) part (DIV2) 356 Page 169
2018 and yet the enteatainement in many places is (as Paul complaines,) though the more I love you, yet she lesse I am beloved of you. and yet the enteatainement in many places is (as Paul complains,) though the more I love you, yet she less I am Beloved of you. cc av dt n1 p-acp d n2 vbz (c-acp np1 vvz,) c-acp dt av-dc pns11 vvb pn22, av pns31 av-dc pns11 vbm vvn pp-f pn22. (24) part (DIV2) 356 Page 169
2019 Let these things moove us to be patient towards God and Christ, if we be corrected in any kind, considering that Christ is so patient towards us, Let these things move us to be patient towards God and christ, if we be corrected in any kind, considering that christ is so patient towards us, vvb d n2 vvb pno12 pc-acp vbi j p-acp np1 cc np1, cs pns12 vbb vvn p-acp d n1, vvg cst np1 vbz av j p-acp pno12, (24) part (DIV2) 357 Page 169
2020 and to waite upon him with patience. and to wait upon him with patience. cc pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp n1. (24) part (DIV2) 357 Page 169
2021 How long hath he waited for our conversion? how long doth hee still waite for the through giving up of our soules to him? Shall we thinke much then to waite a little while for him? How long hath he waited for our conversion? how long does he still wait for thee through giving up of our Souls to him? Shall we think much then to wait a little while for him? c-crq av-j vhz pns31 vvn p-acp po12 n1? q-crq av-j vdz pns31 av vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp vvg a-acp pp-f po12 n2 p-acp pno31? vmb pns12 vvi d av pc-acp vvi dt j n1 p-acp pno31? (24) part (DIV2) 357 Page 169
2022 And let this Spirit of Christ strengthen us likewise in our dealing with others, as to beare with evill men, And let this Spirit of christ strengthen us likewise in our dealing with Others, as to bear with evil men, cc vvb d n1 pp-f np1 vvb pno12 av p-acp po12 n-vvg p-acp n2-jn, p-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp j-jn n2, (24) part (DIV2) 358 Page 169
2023 and as it is. 2 Tim. 2. 25, 26. To waite if God will at any time give them repentance. and as it is. 2 Tim. 2. 25, 26. To wait if God will At any time give them Repentance. cc c-acp pn31 vbz. crd np1 crd crd, crd pc-acp vvi cs np1 vmb p-acp d n1 vvb pno32 n1. (24) part (DIV2) 358 Page 169
2024 Neither may we be so short spirited that if we have not an answer presently to give over. Neither may we be so short spirited that if we have not an answer presently to give over. av-d vmb pns12 vbi av j vvn cst cs pns12 vhb xx dt n1 av-j pc-acp vvi a-acp. (24) part (DIV2) 358 Page 169
2025 Wee should imitate Christ heere, never give over as long as God continues life with any advantage and opportunitie to doe good to any soule, waite, we should imitate christ Here, never give over as long as God continues life with any advantage and opportunity to do good to any soul, wait, pns12 vmd vvi np1 av, av-x vvb a-acp c-acp av-j c-acp np1 vvz n1 p-acp d n1 cc n1 pc-acp vdi j p-acp d n1, n1, (24) part (DIV2) 358 Page 169
2026 if God at any time will give them Grace. Open to mee my Sister, my love, &c. if God At any time will give them Grace. Open to me my Sister, my love, etc. cs np1 p-acp d n1 vmb vvi pno32 vvi. vvb p-acp pno11 po11 n1, po11 n1, av (24) part (DIV2) 358 Page 169
2027 Let this aga•ne worke upon us, that our Saviour Christ here would thus set forth his love, Let this aga•ne work upon us, that our Saviour christ Here would thus Set forth his love, vvb d j n1 p-acp pno12, cst po12 n1 np1 av vmd av vvi av po31 n1, (24) part (DIV2) 359 Page 169
2028 and his patience in his love, in bearing with us thus under the resemblance of a silly suitor that comes afarre off and stands at the doore, and his patience in his love, in bearing with us thus under the resemblance of a silly suitor that comes afar off and Stands At the door, cc po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1, p-acp vvg p-acp pno12 av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 cst vvz av a-acp cc vvz p-acp dt n1, (24) part (DIV2) 359 Page 169
2029 and knocks, that Christ should stoope thus in seeking the good of our soules, Let this winn, and knocks, that christ should stoop thus in seeking the good of our Souls, Let this win, cc vvz, cst np1 vmd vvi av p-acp vvg dt j pp-f po12 n2, vvb d vvi, (24) part (DIV2) 359 Page 169
2030 and quicken our hearts with all readinesse, and thankfullnesse to receive him when hee comes to worke in our soules, considering, that Christ hath such a care of us by himselfe, his Ministers, and quicken our hearts with all readiness, and thankfulness to receive him when he comes to work in our Souls, considering, that christ hath such a care of us by himself, his Ministers, cc vvb po12 n2 p-acp d n1, cc n1 pc-acp vvi pno31 c-crq pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n2, vvg, cst np1 vhz d dt n1 pp-f pno12 p-acp px31, po31 n2, (24) part (DIV2) 359 Page 170
2031 and the motions of his Spirit, who joynes with his Ministrie; let not us therefore be carelesse of our owne soules; and the motions of his Spirit, who joins with his Ministry; let not us Therefore be careless of our own Souls; cc dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, r-crq vvz p-acp po31 n1; vvb xx pno12 av vbi j pp-f po12 d n2; (24) part (DIV2) 359 Page 170
2032 but let it moove our hearts to melt to him. but let it move our hearts to melt to him. cc-acp vvb pn31 vvi po12 n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31. (24) part (DIV2) 359 Page 170
2033 The motives may be seene more in the particular compellations, Open to mee my Sister, my Love, &c. The motives may be seen more in the particular compellations, Open to me my Sister, my Love, etc. dt n2 vmb vbi vvn av-dc p-acp dt j n2, j p-acp pno11 po11 n1, po11 n1, av (24) part (DIV2) 359 Page 170
2034 My Sister. This was spoken of before in the former verse. My Sister. This was spoken of before in the former verse. po11 n1. d vbds vvn pp-f p-acp p-acp dt j n1. (25) part (DIV2) 359 Page 170
2035 The Church of God is Christs Sister and Spouse, we are knit to him both by Consanguinitie, and by Affinitie. The neerest as•initie is Marriage: and the neerest Consanguinitie is Sister. So that there are all Bonds to knit us to Christ; The Church of God is Christ Sister and Spouse, we Are knit to him both by Consanguinity, and by Affinity. The nearest as•initie is Marriage: and the nearest Consanguinity is Sister. So that there Are all Bonds to knit us to christ; dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz npg1 n1 cc n1, pns12 vbr vvn p-acp pno31 d p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1. dt js n1 vbz n1: cc dt js n1 vbz n1. av cst a-acp vbr d n2 pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp np1; (25) part (DIV2) 360 Page 170
2036 Whatsoever is strong in any bond, he knits us to him by it. Whatsoever is strong in any bound, he knits us to him by it. r-crq vbz j p-acp d n1, pns31 vvz pno12 p-acp pno31 p-acp pn31. (25) part (DIV2) 360 Page 170
2037 Is there any love in an Husband, a Brother, a Mother, a Friend, in an Head to the members? in any thing in the world? Is there any love scattered in any relation, gather it all into one, Is there any love in an Husband, a Brother, a Mother, a Friend, in an Head to the members? in any thing in the world? Is there any love scattered in any Relation, gather it all into one, vbz pc-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1, dt n1, dt n1, dt n1, p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n2? p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1? vbz pc-acp d vvb vvn p-acp d n1, vvb pn31 d p-acp crd, (25) part (DIV2) 360 Page 170
2038 and all that love, and a thousand times more then that, is in Christ in a more eminent manner, and all that love, and a thousand times more then that, is in christ in a more eminent manner, cc d cst vvb, cc dt crd n2 av-dc cs d, vbz p-acp np1 p-acp dt av-dc j n1, (25) part (DIV2) 360 Page 170
2039 therefore he stiles himselfe in all these sweet relations, to shew that he hath the love of all, will a Sister shut out a Brother, Therefore he stile himself in all these sweet relations, to show that he hath the love of all, will a Sister shut out a Brother, av pns31 vvz px31 p-acp d d j n2, pc-acp vvi cst pns31 vhz dt n1 pp-f d, vmb dt n1 vvd av dt n1, (25) part (DIV2) 360 Page 170
2040 when the Brother comes to visit her, and doe her all good? is this unkindnesse even in Nature to looke strangely upon a man that is neere a kin, that comes and saith, Open to mee my Sister? If the Sister should shut out the Brother, were it not most unnaturall? And is it not monstrous in Grace? when our Brother comes for our good, when the Brother comes to visit her, and do her all good? is this unkindness even in Nature to look strangely upon a man that is near a kin, that comes and Says, Open to me my Sister? If the Sister should shut out the Brother, were it not most unnatural? And is it not monstrous in Grace? when our Brother comes for our good, c-crq dt n1 vvz pc-acp vvi pno31, cc vdb pno31 d j? vbz d n1 av p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp dt n1 cst vbz av-j dt n1, cst vvz cc vvz, j p-acp pno11 po11 n1? cs dt n1 vmd vvi av dt n1, vbdr pn31 xx av-ds j? cc vbz pn31 xx j p-acp n1? c-crq po12 n1 vvz p-acp po12 j, (25) part (DIV2) 360 Page 170
2041 and in pittie to our soules to let him stand without doores? Remember that Christ hath the same affections, to account us Brothers and Sisters now in Heaven, and in pity to our Souls to let him stand without doors? remember that christ hath the same affections, to account us Brother's and Sisters now in Heaven, cc p-acp n1 p-acp po12 n2 pc-acp vvi pno31 vvi p-acp n2? np1 cst np1 vhz dt d n2, pc-acp vvi pno12 ng1 cc n2 av p-acp n1, (25) part (DIV2) 360 Page 171
2042 as he had when hee was upon the Earth, For after his resurrection (saith he to his Disiciples) I goe to my God, and to your God, to my Father, and to your Father; as he had when he was upon the Earth, For After his resurrection (Says he to his Disiciples) I go to my God, and to your God, to my Father, and to your Father; c-acp pns31 vhd c-crq pns31 vbds p-acp dt n1, c-acp p-acp po31 n1 (vvz pns31 p-acp po31 n2) pns11 vvb p-acp po11 np1, cc p-acp po22 n1, p-acp po11 n1, cc p-acp po22 n1; (25) part (DIV2) 360 Page 171
2043 hee calls himselfe our Brother, having one common Father in Heaven, and one Spirit, and one inheritance, &c, This is a sweet relation, Christ beeing our Brother, his heart cannot but melt towards us in any affliction. he calls himself our Brother, having one Common Father in Heaven, and one Spirit, and one inheritance, etc., This is a sweet Relation, christ being our Brother, his heart cannot but melt towards us in any affliction. pns31 vvz px31 po12 n1, vhg crd j n1 p-acp n1, cc crd n1, cc crd n1, av, d vbz dt j n1, np1 vbg po12 n1, po31 n1 vmbx p-acp vvi p-acp pno12 p-acp d n1. (25) part (DIV2) 360 Page 171
2044 Ioseph dissembled a while out of politicke wisedome, but because hee had a Brothers heart to Benjamin, therefore at last hee could not hould, Ioseph dissembled a while out of politic Wisdom, but Because he had a Brother's heart to Benjamin, Therefore At last he could not hold, np1 vvd dt n1 av pp-f j n1, p-acp c-acp pns31 vhd dt ng1 n1 p-acp np1, av p-acp ord pns31 vmd xx vvi, (25) part (DIV2) 360 Page 171
2045 but melted into teares, though hee made his countenance, as though he had not regarded. but melted into tears, though he made his countenance, as though he had not regarded. cc-acp vvd p-acp n2, cs pns31 vvd po31 n1, c-acp cs pns31 vhd xx vvn. (25) part (DIV2) 360 Page 171
2046 So our Ioseph now in Heaven, may seeme to withdraw all tokens, and signes of Brotherly love from us, So our Ioseph now in Heaven, may seem to withdraw all tokens, and Signs of Brotherly love from us, av po12 np1 av p-acp n1, vmb vvi pc-acp vvi d n2, cc n2 pp-f j n1 p-acp pno12, (25) part (DIV2) 360 Page 171
2047 and not to owne us, but it is onely in shew, hee is our Brother still, his heart first or last, will melt towards his Bretheren to their wonderfull comfort. My Sister, &c. and not to own us, but it is only in show, he is our Brother still, his heart First or last, will melt towards his Brethren to their wonderful Comfort. My Sister, etc. cc xx pc-acp vvi pno12, cc-acp pn31 vbz av-j p-acp n1, pns31 vbz po12 n1 av, po31 n1 ord cc ord, vmb vvi p-acp po31 n2 p-acp po32 j n1. po11 n1, av (25) part (DIV2) 360 Page 171
2048 My Love. That word we had not yet. It is worthy also a little standing on; My Love. That word we had not yet. It is worthy also a little standing on; po11 n1. cst n1 pns12 vhd xx av. pn31 vbz j av dt j vvg p-acp; (26) part (DIV2) 360 Page 171
2049 for all these foure words bee (as it were) the attractive cords to draw the Spouse, not onely by shewing what hee had suffered, for all these foure words be (as it were) the Attractive cords to draw the Spouse, not only by showing what he had suffered, p-acp d d crd n2 vbb (c-acp pn31 vbdr) dt j n2 pc-acp vvi dt n1, xx av-j p-acp vvg r-crq pns31 vhd vvn, (26) part (DIV2) 361 Page 171
2050 but by sweet titles, My Love, My Dove. but by sweet titles, My Love, My Dove. cc-acp p-acp j n2, po11 n1, po11 n1. (26) part (DIV2) 361 Page 171
2051 What had Christ no love but his Spouse? did his love goe out of his own heart to her (as it were?) It is strange, What had christ no love but his Spouse? did his love go out of his own heart to her (as it were?) It is strange, r-crq vhd np1 dx n1 p-acp po31 n1? vdd po31 n1 vvi av pp-f po31 d n1 p-acp pno31 (c-acp pn31 vbdr?) pn31 vbz j, (26) part (DIV2) 362 Page 171
2052 yet true, Christs love is so great to his Church and Children, and so continuall to it, that his Church and People and every Chirstian soule is the seate of his love, That love in his owne breast beeing in them, they are his love, because hee himselfe is there, and one with them. yet true, Christ love is so great to his Church and Children, and so continual to it, that his Church and People and every Christian soul is the seat of his love, That love in his own breast being in them, they Are his love, Because he himself is there, and one with them. av j, npg1 n1 vbz av j p-acp po31 n1 cc n2, cc av j p-acp pn31, cst po31 n1 cc n1 cc d jp n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cst vvb p-acp po31 d n1 vbg p-acp pno32, pns32 vbr po31 n1, c-acp pns31 px31 vbz a-acp, cc pi p-acp pno32. (26) part (DIV2) 362 Page 172
2053 Hee loves all his Creatures, they have all some beames of his goodnesse, Which hee must needes love, therefore hee loves them as creatures, He loves all his Creatures, they have all Some beams of his Goodness, Which he must needs love, Therefore he loves them as creatures, pns31 vvz d po31 n2, pns32 vhb d d n2 pp-f po31 n1, r-crq pns31 vmb av vvi, av pns31 vvz pno32 p-acp n2, (26) part (DIV2) 363 Page 172
2054 and as they be more or lesse capable of a higher degree of goodnesse; but for his Church and Children, they are his love indeed. and as they be more or less capable of a higher degree of Goodness; but for his Church and Children, they Are his love indeed. cc c-acp pns32 vbb n1 cc av-dc j pp-f dt jc n1 pp-f n1; cc-acp p-acp po31 n1 cc n2, pns32 vbr po31 n1 av. (26) part (DIV2) 363 Page 172
2055 But what is the ground of such love? But what is the ground of such love? cc-acp q-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f d n1? (27) part (DIV2) 363 Page 172
2056 1. Hee loves them at hee beholds them in his Fathers choise, as they are Elected of God, 1. He loves them At he beholds them in his Father's choice, as they Are Elected of God, crd pns31 vvz pno32 p-acp pns31 vvz pno32 p-acp po31 ng1 n1, c-acp pns32 vbr vvn pp-f np1, (27) part (DIV2) 364 Page 172
2057 and given unto himselfe in Election: Thine they are thou gavest them mee; Christ looking on us in Gods Election and choyce, loves us. and given unto himself in Election: Thine they Are thou Gavest them me; christ looking on us in God's Election and choice, loves us. cc vvn p-acp px31 p-acp n1: po21 pns32 vbr pns21 vvd2 pno32 pno11; np1 vvg p-acp pno12 p-acp npg1 n1 cc n1, vvz pno12. (27) part (DIV2) 364 Page 172
2058 2. Againe, Hee loves us, because he sees his owne Graces in us, he loves what is his in us. 2. Again, He loves us, Because he sees his own Graces in us, he loves what is his in us. crd av, pns31 vvz pno12, c-acp pns31 vvz po31 d n2 p-acp pno12, pns31 vvz r-crq vbz po31 p-acp pno12. (27) part (DIV2) 365 Page 172
2059 Before we be actually his, he loves us with a love of good will, to wish all good to us; Before we be actually his, he loves us with a love of good will, to wish all good to us; c-acp pns12 vbb av-j png31, pns31 vvz pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, pc-acp vvi d j p-acp pno12; (27) part (DIV2) 365 Page 172
2060 But when we have any thing of his Spirit, that our natures are altered and changed, he loves us with a love of the intimatest friendship; But when we have any thing of his Spirit, that our nature's Are altered and changed, he loves us with a love of the intimatest friendship; cc-acp c-crq pns12 vhb d n1 pp-f po31 n1, cst po12 n2 vbr vvn cc vvn, pns31 vvz pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt vv2 n1; (27) part (DIV2) 365 Page 172
2061 with the love of an Head, Husband, Friend, and what we can imagine; hee loves his owne Image. with the love of an Head, Husband, Friend, and what we can imagine; he loves his own Image. p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, n1, n1, cc r-crq pns12 vmb vvi; pns31 vvz po31 d n1. (27) part (DIV2) 365 Page 172
2062 Paul saith, That the Wife is the glorie of her Husband; because what soever is in a good Husband, the Wife expresseth it by reflection. Paul Says, That the Wife is the glory of her Husband; Because what soever is in a good Husband, the Wife Expresses it by reflection. np1 vvz, cst dt n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f po31 n1; c-acp q-crq av vbz p-acp dt j n1, dt n1 vvz pn31 p-acp n1. (27) part (DIV2) 365 Page 172
2063 So the Church is the glory of Christ, shee reflects his excellencies, though in a weake measure, they shew forth his Vertues or prayses, So the Church is the glory of christ, she reflects his excellencies, though in a weak measure, they show forth his Virtues or praises, np1 dt n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1, pns31 vvz po31 n2, cs p-acp dt j n1, pns32 vvi av po31 ng1 cc n2, (27) part (DIV2) 365 Page 173
2064 as Peter speakes, thus hee sees his owne Image in her, and the Holy Ghost in his Church, hee loves her, and these in her: as Peter speaks, thus he sees his own Image in her, and the Holy Ghost in his Church, he loves her, and these in her: c-acp np1 vvz, av pns31 vvz po31 d n1 p-acp pno31, cc dt j n1 p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vvz pno31, cc d p-acp pno31: (27) part (DIV2) 365 Page 173
2065 so as whether we regard the Father, or himselfe, or his Spirit, the Church is his Love. so as whither we regard the Father, or himself, or his Spirit, the Church is his Love. av c-acp cs pns12 vvb dt n1, cc px31, cc po31 n1, dt n1 vbz po31 vvi. (27) part (DIV2) 365 Page 173
2066 If we consider also what he hath done and suffered for her, wee may well say the Church is his love. Besides the former favours, (not to speake of Election, hee choosed us before we were) In time hee did choose us by actuall Election by which he called us: If we Consider also what he hath done and suffered for her, we may well say the Church is his love. Beside the former favours, (not to speak of Election, he choosed us before we were) In time he did choose us by actual Election by which he called us: cs pns12 vvb av q-crq pns31 vhz vdn cc vvn p-acp pno31, pns12 vmb av vvi dt n1 vbz po31 vvi. p-acp dt j n2, (xx pc-acp vvi pp-f n1, pns31 vvn pno12 c-acp pns12 vbdr) p-acp n1 pns31 vdd vvi pno12 p-acp j n1 p-acp r-crq pns31 vvd pno12: (27) part (DIV2) 366 Page 173
2067 we had an existence, but we resisted, he called us when we resisted; we had an existence, but we resisted, he called us when we resisted; pns12 vhd dt n1, cc-acp pns12 vvd, pns31 vvd pno12 c-crq pns12 vvd; (27) part (DIV2) 366 Page 173
2068 and then also he justified us, and cloathed us with his owne Righteousnesse, and after feedes us with his owne Bodie. and then also he justified us, and clothed us with his own Righteousness, and After feeds us with his own Body. cc av av pns31 vvd pno12, cc vvn pno12 p-acp po31 d n1, cc a-acp vvz pno12 p-acp po31 d n1. (27) part (DIV2) 366 Page 173
2069 As the soule is the most excellent thing in the world, so he hath provided for it the most excellent ornaments. As the soul is the most excellent thing in the world, so he hath provided for it the most excellent Ornament. p-acp dt n1 vbz dt av-ds j n1 p-acp dt n1, av pns31 vhz vvn p-acp pn31 dt av-ds j n2. (27) part (DIV2) 366 Page 173
2070 Jt hath foode and ornaments proportionable. It hath food and Ornament proportionable. np1 vhz n1 cc n2 j. (27) part (DIV2) 366 Page 173
2071 What love is this, that he should feede our soules with his owne Bodie, and cloathe us with his owne Righteousnesse. What love is this, that he should feed our Souls with his own Body, and cloth us with his own Righteousness. q-crq n1 vbz d, cst pns31 vmd vvi po12 n2 p-acp po31 d n1, cc vvi pno12 p-acp po31 d n1. (27) part (DIV2) 366 Page 173
2072 Hee loved mee (saith Paule) what was the effect of his love? Hee gave himselfe for mee. He loved me (Says Paul) what was the Effect of his love? He gave himself for me. pns31 vvd pno11 (vvz np1) r-crq vbds dt n1 pp-f po31 n1? pns31 vvd px31 p-acp pno11. (27) part (DIV2) 366 Page 173
2073 Hee gave himselfe both that wee might have a Righteousnesse to cloathe us with in the sight of God, He gave himself both that we might have a Righteousness to cloth us with in the sighed of God, pns31 vvd px31 av-d cst pns12 vmd vhi dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (27) part (DIV2) 366 Page 173
2074 and he gave himselfe, that he might be the bread of life, My flesh is meate indeed, and he gave himself, that he might be the bred of life, My Flesh is meat indeed, cc pns31 vvd px31, cst pns31 vmd vbi dt n1 pp-f n1, po11 n1 vbz n1 av, (27) part (DIV2) 366 Page 173
2075 and my bloud is drinke indeed. The guiltie, the selfe accusing soule feedes upon Christ dying for its sinnes. and my blood is drink indeed. The guilty, the self accusing soul feeds upon christ dying for its Sins. cc po11 n1 vbz n1 av. dt j, dt n1 vvg n1 vvz p-acp np1 vvg p-acp po31 n2. (27) part (DIV2) 366 Page 173
2076 Againe, Revel. 1. 6. you have his love set forth, Hee loved us, and how doth he witnesse it? Hee hath washed us with his owne bloud, Again, Revel. 1. 6. you have his love Set forth, He loved us, and how does he witness it? He hath washed us with his own blood, av, vvb. crd crd pn22 vhb po31 n1 vvd av, pns31 vvd pno12, cc q-crq vdz pns31 vvi pn31? pns31 vhz vvn pno12 p-acp po31 d n1, (27) part (DIV2) 366 Page 174
2077 and hath made us Kings, and Priests, &c. the like you have, Ephes. 5. Hee loved us, and hath made us Kings, and Priests, etc. the like you have, Ephesians 5. He loved us, cc vhz vvn pno12 n2, cc n2, av dt av-j pn22 vhb, np1 crd pns31 vvd pno12, (27) part (DIV2) 366 Page 174
2078 and gave himselfe a swee•e Sacrifice to God for us. When this world is at an end, we shall see what his love is; and gave himself a swee•e Sacrifice to God for us. When this world is At an end, we shall see what his love is; cc vvd px31 dt j n1 p-acp np1 p-acp pno12. c-crq d n1 vbz p-acp dt n1, pns12 vmb vvi r-crq po31 n1 vbz; (27) part (DIV2) 366 Page 174
2079 hee is not satisfied, till we be all in one place. he is not satisfied, till we be all in one place. pns31 vbz xx vvn, c-acp pns12 vbb av-d p-acp crd n1. (27) part (DIV2) 366 Page 174
2080 What doth he pray for to his Father, Ioh. 17. 24. Father I will, that those whom thou hast given me be with me where I am, &c. runne through all the whole course of Salvation, Election, Vocation, Justification, Glorification, you shall see his love in all of them. What does he pray for to his Father, John 17. 24. Father I will, that those whom thou hast given me be with me where I am, etc. run through all the Whole course of Salvation, Election, Vocation, Justification, Glorification, you shall see his love in all of them. q-crq vdz pns31 vvi p-acp p-acp po31 n1, np1 crd crd n1 pns11 vmb, cst d ro-crq pns21 vh2 vvn pno11 vbi p-acp pno11 c-crq pns11 vbm, av vvn p-acp d dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1, n1, n1, n1, n1, pn22 vmb vvi po31 n1 p-acp d pp-f pno32. (27) part (DIV2) 366 Page 174
2081 But it were an infinite argument to follow, to shew the love of Christ, which is beyond all knowledge, and it is too large for us to know all the dimensions of it, to see the height, breadth, depth, But it were an infinite argument to follow, to show the love of christ, which is beyond all knowledge, and it is too large for us to know all the dimensions of it, to see the height, breadth, depth, p-acp pn31 vbdr dt j n1 pc-acp vvi, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vbz p-acp d n1, cc pn31 vbz av j p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi d dt n2 pp-f pn31, pc-acp vvi dt n1, n1, n1, (27) part (DIV2) 366 Page 174
2082 and length of it, which wee should ever thinke speake and meditate of, because the soule is then in the most fit temper to serve, love, and length of it, which we should ever think speak and meditate of, Because the soul is then in the most fit temper to serve, love, cc n1 pp-f pn31, r-crq pns12 vmd av vvi vvi cc vvi pp-f, c-acp dt n1 vbz av p-acp dt av-ds j n1 pc-acp vvi, n1, (27) part (DIV2) 366 Page 174
2083 and glorifie God, when it is most apprehensive of his great love. and Glorify God, when it is most apprehensive of his great love. cc vvi np1, c-crq pn31 vbz av-ds j pp-f po31 j n1. (27) part (DIV2) 366 Page 174
2084 This phrase imports diverse things, That there is not saving love to any out of the Church, which is his love. It is (as it were) confined in the Chruch, This phrase imports diverse things, That there is not Saving love to any out of the Church, which is his love. It is (as it were) confined in the Church, d n1 vvz j n2, cst pc-acp vbz xx vvg n1 p-acp d av pp-f dt n1, r-crq vbz po31 vvi. pn31 vbz (c-acp pn31 vbdr) vvn p-acp dt n1, (27) part (DIV2) 367 Page 174
2085 as if all the beames of his love met in that center, as we see when the beames of the Sunne meete in a glasse, they burne, because many are there united. as if all the beams of his love met in that centre, as we see when the beams of the Sun meet in a glass, they burn, Because many Are there united. c-acp cs d dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 vvd p-acp d n1, c-acp pns12 vvb c-crq dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vvb p-acp dt n1, pns32 vvb, c-acp d vbr a-acp vvn. (27) part (DIV2) 367 Page 174
2086 So in the Church all his love doth meete. So in the Church all his love does meet. av p-acp dt n1 d po31 n1 vdz vvi. (27) part (DIV2) 367 Page 174
2087 Then the Church is his love also, Because whatsoever shee hath or hopes for, is from his love, Then the Church is his love also, Because whatsoever she hath or hope's for, is from his love, av dt n1 vbz po31 n1 av, c-acp r-crq pns31 vhz cc n2 p-acp, vbz p-acp po31 n1, (27) part (DIV2) 368 Page 174
2088 and is nothing but his love. The Church as it is a Chruch is nothing but the love of Christ. and is nothing but his love. The Church as it is a Church is nothing but the love of christ. cc vbz pix p-acp po31 n1. dt n1 c-acp pn31 vbz dt n1 vbz pix p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (27) part (DIV2) 368 Page 174
2089 that there is a Church so endowed, so graced, so full of the hope of glorie, it is out of his love. that there is a Church so endowed, so graced, so full of the hope of glory, it is out of his love. d a-acp vbz dt n1 av vvn, av vvn, av j pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, pn31 vbz av pp-f po31 n1. (27) part (DIV2) 368 Page 175
2090 And for the properties of it. It is a free love, a pr•venting love; he loved us before ever we could love him; And for the properties of it. It is a free love, a pr•venting love; he loved us before ever we could love him; cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f pn31. pn31 vbz dt j n1, dt vvg n1; pns31 vvd pno12 p-acp av pns12 vmd vvi pno31; (27) part (DIV2) 369 Page 175
2091 he loved us when we resisted him, and were his enemies. he loved us when we resisted him, and were his enemies. pns31 vvd pno12 c-crq pns12 vvd pno31, cc vbdr po31 n2. (27) part (DIV2) 369 Page 175
2092 It is a most tender love, as you have it Isa. 49. 15. C•n a mother forget her sucking child, It is a most tender love, as you have it Isaiah 49. 15. C•n a mother forget her sucking child, pn31 vbz dt av-ds j n1, c-acp pn22 vhb pn31 np1 crd crd np1 dt n1 vvi po31 j-vvg n1, (27) part (DIV2) 370 Page 175
2093 if she should yet will not I forget thee? thou art written on the palmes of my hands, &c. He hath us in his hart, in his eye, in his hand, in a mothers hart, and beyond it; if she should yet will not I forget thee? thou art written on the palms of my hands, etc. He hath us in his heart, in his eye, in his hand, in a mother's heart, and beyond it; cs pns31 vmd av vmb xx pns11 vvi pno21? pns21 vb2r vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f po11 n2, av pns31 vhz pno12 p-acp po31 n1, p-acp po31 n1, p-acp po31 n1, p-acp dt ng1 n1, cc p-acp pn31; (27) part (DIV2) 370 Page 175
2094 he hath a tender eye and a powerfull hand to maintaine his church. It is a most transcendent, and carefull love, all comparisons are under it. he hath a tender eye and a powerful hand to maintain his Church. It is a most transcendent, and careful love, all comparisons Are under it. pns31 vhz dt j n1 cc dt j n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1. pn31 vbz dt av-ds j, cc j n1, d n2 vbr p-acp pn31. (27) part (DIV2) 370 Page 175
2095 And it is a most intimate invinsible love, that nothing could quench it, as we se heere the Church droupeth, And it is a most intimate invincible love, that nothing could quench it, as we see Here the Church droupeth, cc pn31 vbz dt av-ds j j n1, cst pix vmd vvi pn31, c-acp pns12 vvb av dt n1 vvz, (27) part (DIV2) 372 Page 175
2096 and had many infirmities, yet she is Christs love, so that the love of Christ is a kinde of love that is unconquerable, no water will ever quench it, no sinne of ours, no infirmitie; and had many infirmities, yet she is Christ love, so that the love of christ is a kind of love that is unconquerable, no water will ever quench it, no sin of ours, no infirmity; cc vhd d n2, av pns31 vbz npg1 n1, av cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 cst vbz j-u, dx n1 vmb av vvi pn31, dx n1 pp-f png12, uh-x n1; (27) part (DIV2) 372 Page 175
2097 So as it is very comfortable that the Church considered under infirmities is yet the love of Christ, I sleepe, but my hart waketh, yet Christ comes with my love, my dove, &c. So as it is very comfortable that the Church considered under infirmities is yet the love of christ, I sleep, but my heart waketh, yet christ comes with my love, my dove, etc. av c-acp pn31 vbz av j cst dt n1 vvn p-acp n2 vbz av dt n1 pp-f np1, pns11 vvb, cc-acp po11 n1 vvz, av np1 vvz p-acp po11 n1, po11 n1, av (27) part (DIV2) 372 Page 175
2098 But what cannot Christ see matter of weakenesse, sinfullnesse, hatred, and dislike in the Chruch? But what cannot christ see matter of weakness, sinfullnesse, hatred, and dislike in the Church? cc-acp r-crq vmbx np1 vvb n1 pp-f n1, n1, n1, cc vvi p-acp dt n1? (27) part (DIV2) 373 Page 175
2099 Oh yes, to pitty, helpe, and heale it, but not at all to diminish his love, O yes, to pity, help, and heal it, but not At all to diminish his love, uh uh, pc-acp vvi, vvb, cc vvi pn31, cc-acp xx p-acp d pc-acp vvi po31 n1, (27) part (DIV2) 374 Page 175
2100 but to manifest it so much the more. but to manifest it so much the more. cc-acp pc-acp vvi pn31 av av-d dt av-dc. (27) part (DIV2) 374 Page 176
2101 His love is a tender love, sensible of all things wherewith we displease him, yet it is so invincible and unconquerable, that it overcomes all. His love is a tender love, sensible of all things wherewith we displease him, yet it is so invincible and unconquerable, that it overcomes all. po31 n1 vbz dt j n1, j pp-f d n2 c-crq pns12 vvi pno31, av pn31 vbz av j cc j-u, cst pn31 vvz d. (27) part (DIV2) 374 Page 176
2102 Againe he sees ill indeed in us, but he sees in us some good of his owne also, which moves him more to love, Again he sees ill indeed in us, but he sees in us Some good of his own also, which moves him more to love, av pns31 vvz j-jn av p-acp pno12, cc-acp pns31 vvz p-acp pno12 d j pp-f po31 d av, r-crq vvz pno31 av-dc pc-acp vvi, (27) part (DIV2) 374 Page 176
2103 then that that is ill in us, moves him to hate, for what he sees of ours, he sees with a purpose to vanquish, mortifie, and ea•e it out; then that that is ill in us, moves him to hate, for what he sees of ours, he sees with a purpose to vanquish, mortify, and ea•e it out; cs d cst vbz j-jn p-acp pno12, vvz pno31 pc-acp vvi, p-acp r-crq pns31 vvz pp-f png12, pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi, vvi, cc vvb pn31 av; (27) part (DIV2) 374 Page 176
2104 the Spirit is as fire to consume it, He is as water to wash it, the Spirit is as fire to consume it, He is as water to wash it, dt n1 vbz p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi pn31, pns31 vbz p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi pn31, (27) part (DIV2) 374 Page 176
2105 but what he sees of his owne, he sees with a purpose to encrease it more and more, but what he sees of his own, he sees with a purpose to increase it more and more, cc-acp q-crq pns31 vvz pp-f po31 d, pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi pn31 av-dc cc av-dc, (27) part (DIV2) 374 Page 176
2106 and to perfect it, therefore he says my Love, notwithstanding that the Church was a sleepe. and to perfect it, Therefore he Says my Love, notwithstanding that the Church was a sleep. cc pc-acp vvi pn31, av pns31 vvz po11 n1, p-acp cst dt n1 vbds dt n1. (27) part (DIV2) 374 Page 176
2107 This therefore serves greatly for our comfort, to search what good Christ by his Spirit hath wrought in our harts, what faith, what love, what sanctified judgement, what fire of •oly affections to him, This Therefore serves greatly for our Comfort, to search what good christ by his Spirit hath wrought in our hearts, what faith, what love, what sanctified judgement, what fire of •oly affections to him, np1 av vvz av-j p-acp po12 n1, pc-acp vvi r-crq j np1 p-acp po31 n1 vhz vvn p-acp po12 n2, r-crq n1, r-crq n1, q-crq j-vvn n1, r-crq n1 pp-f j n2 p-acp pno31, (27) part (DIV2) 375 Page 176
2108 and to the best things, O let us value our selves by that that is good, that Christ hath in us. and to the best things, Oh let us valve our selves by that that is good, that christ hath in us. cc p-acp dt js n2, uh vvb pno12 vvi po12 n2 p-acp d cst vbz j, cst np1 vhz p-acp pno12. (27) part (DIV2) 375 Page 176
2109 We are Christs love notwithstanding we are sleepie, if we be displeased with this our state, that as Christ dislikes it, We Are Christ love notwithstanding we Are sleepy, if we be displeased with this our state, that as christ dislikes it, pns12 vbr npg1 n1 c-acp pns12 vbr j, cs pns12 vbb vvn p-acp d po12 n1, cst c-acp np1 vvz pn31, (27) part (DIV2) 375 Page 176
2110 so if we by the Spirit dislike i•, the matter is not what sinne we have in vs; so if we by the Spirit dislike i•, the matter is not what sin we have in us; av cs pns12 p-acp dt n1 vvb n1, dt n1 vbz xx r-crq n1 pns12 vhb p-acp pno12; (27) part (DIV2) 375 Page 176
2111 but how we are affected to it. but how we Are affected to it. cc-acp c-crq pns12 vbr vvn p-acp pn31. (27) part (DIV2) 375 Page 176
2112 Have we that ill in us, which is truly the griefe of our harts and soules, which as Christ dislikes, Have we that ill in us, which is truly the grief of our hearts and Souls, which as christ dislikes, vhb pns12 d j-jn p-acp pno12, r-crq vbz av-j dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 cc n2, r-crq p-acp np1 vvz, (27) part (DIV2) 375 Page 176
2113 so we abhorre it, and would be purged, and ridd of it; and it is the griefe of our harts and soules, that we cannot be better, so we abhor it, and would be purged, and rid of it; and it is the grief of our hearts and Souls, that we cannot be better, av pns12 vvb pn31, cc vmd vbi vvn, cc vvd pp-f pn31; cc pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 cc n2, cst pns12 vmbx vbi j, (27) part (DIV2) 375 Page 176
2114 and more lovely in Christs eye? then let us not be discouraged. and more lovely in Christ eye? then let us not be discouraged. cc av-dc j p-acp npg1 n1? av vvb pno12 xx vbi vvn. (27) part (DIV2) 375 Page 176
2115 For Christ estemes of his Church highly, even as his very love, even at that time when she was sleepie. For christ esteems of his Church highly, even as his very love, even At that time when she was sleepy. p-acp np1 vvz pp-f po31 n1 av-j, av c-acp po31 j n1, av p-acp d n1 c-crq pns31 vbds j. (27) part (DIV2) 375 Page 177
2116 And may •each us in time of temptation not to hearken to Sathan, who then moves us to looke altogether upon that which is naught in us, thereby to abate •ur love to Christ and our apprehension of his to us; And may •each us in time of temptation not to harken to Sathan, who then moves us to look altogether upon that which is nought in us, thereby to abate •ur love to christ and our apprehension of his to us; cc vmb vvi pno12 p-acp n1 pp-f n1 xx pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, r-crq av vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi av p-acp d r-crq vbz pix p-acp pno12, av pc-acp vvi n1 n1 p-acp np1 cc po12 n1 pp-f png31 pc-acp pno12; (27) part (DIV2) 375 Page 177
2117 for he knowes if we be sensible of the love of Christ to us, we shall love him againe. for he knows if we be sensible of the love of christ to us, we shall love him again. c-acp pns31 vvz cs pns12 vbb j pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno12, pns12 vmb vvi pno31 av. (27) part (DIV2) 375 Page 177
2118 For love is a kinde of fire, an active quality, which will set us about glorifying God, and pulling downe Sathans kingdome; For love is a kind of fire, an active quality, which will Set us about glorifying God, and pulling down Satan's Kingdom; p-acp n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, dt j n1, r-crq vmb vvi pno12 p-acp vvg np1, cc vvg a-acp npg1 n1; (27) part (DIV2) 375 Page 177
2119 As we say in nature (fi•e doth all ) what worke almost can a man worke without fire, by which all instruments are made and heated &c. So grace doth all with love; God first doth manifest to our soules his love to us in Christ, As we say in nature (fi•e does all) what work almost can a man work without fire, by which all Instruments Are made and heated etc. So grace does all with love; God First does manifest to our Souls his love to us in christ, c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp n1 (n1 vdz d) r-crq n1 av vmb dt n1 n1 p-acp n1, p-acp r-crq d n2 vbr vvn cc vvn av av n1 vdz d p-acp vvb; np1 ord vdz vvi p-acp po12 n2 po31 n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp np1, (27) part (DIV2) 375 Page 177
2120 and quicken us by his Spirit, witnessing his love to us wherewith he warmes our harts, kindles and insta••es them so with love, that we love him againe, which love hath a constraining sweet violence to put us upon all duties, to suffer, to do, to resist any thing. and quicken us by his Spirit, witnessing his love to us wherewith he warms our hearts, kindles and insta••es them so with love, that we love him again, which love hath a constraining sweet violence to put us upon all duties, to suffer, to do, to resist any thing. cc vvb pno12 p-acp po31 n1, vvg po31 n1 p-acp pno12 c-crq pns31 vvz po12 n2, vvz cc vvz pno32 av p-acp n1, cst pns12 vvb pno31 av, r-crq n1 vhz dt vvg j n1 pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp d n2, pc-acp vvi, pc-acp vdi, pc-acp vvi d n1. (27) part (DIV2) 375 Page 177
2121 If a man be in love with Christ, what will be harsh to him in the world? the divell knowes this well enough, If a man be in love with christ, what will be harsh to him in the world? the Devil knows this well enough, cs dt n1 vbb p-acp n1 p-acp np1, r-crq vmb vbi j p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1? dt n1 vvz d av av-d, (27) part (DIV2) 375 Page 177
2122 therefore one of his maine engines, and temptations is to weaken our harts in the sence of Gods love and of Christs. Therefore one of his main Engines, and temptations is to weaken our hearts in the sense of God's love and of Christ. av crd pp-f po31 j n2, cc n2 vbz pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 cc pp-f npg1. (27) part (DIV2) 375 Page 177
2123 Therefore let us be as wise for our soules as he is subtill, and politique against them; Therefore let us be as wise for our Souls as he is subtle, and politic against them; av vvb pno12 vbi a-acp j c-acp po12 n2 c-acp pns31 vbz j, cc j p-acp pno32; (27) part (DIV2) 375 Page 177
2124 as watchfull for ou• owne comfort, as he is to discomfort us, and make us despaire. as watchful for ou• own Comfort, as he is to discomfort us, and make us despair. c-acp j c-acp n1 d n1, c-acp pns31 vbz pc-acp vvi pno12, cc vvb pno12 vvi. (27) part (DIV2) 375 Page 177
2125 Let us be wise •o gather all the arguments of Christ love, that we can. But how shall we know that Christ loves us in this peculiar manner? Let us be wise •o gather all the Arguments of christ love, that we can. But how shall we know that christ loves us in this peculiar manner? vvb pno12 vbi j av vvi d dt n2 pp-f np1 n1, cst pns12 vmb. cc-acp q-crq vmb pns12 vvi cst np1 vvz pno12 p-acp d j n1? (27) part (DIV2) 375 Page 178
2126 First, Search what course he takes and hath taken to draw thee neerer unto him; he chastiseth every one that he loveth. First, Search what course he Takes and hath taken to draw thee nearer unto him; he Chastiseth every one that he loves. ord, n1 r-crq n1 pns31 vvz cc vhz vvn pc-acp vvi pno21 av-jc p-acp pno31; pns31 vvz d pi cst pns31 vvz. (27) part (DIV2) 377 Page 178
2127 Seasonable corrections sanctified is a signe of Christs love, when he will not suffer us to thrive in sinne, Seasonable corrections sanctified is a Signen of Christ love, when he will not suffer us to thrive in sin, j n2 vvn vbz dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, c-crq pns31 vmb xx vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, (27) part (DIV2) 377 Page 178
2128 when we cannot speake nor doe amisse; when we cannot speak nor doe amiss; c-crq pns12 vmbx vvi ccx n1 av; (27) part (DIV2) 377 Page 178
2129 but either he lasheth us in our conscience for it, and by his Spirit checks us, but either he lasheth us in our conscience for it, and by his Spirit Checks us, cc-acp d pns31 vvz pno12 p-acp po12 n1 p-acp pn31, cc p-acp po31 n1 vvz pno12, (27) part (DIV2) 377 Page 178
2130 or else stirrs up others, one thing or other to make us our of love with sinne. or Else stirs up Others, one thing or other to make us our of love with sin. cc av vvz p-acp n2-jn, crd n1 cc n-jn pc-acp vvi pno12 po12 pp-f n1 p-acp n1. (27) part (DIV2) 377 Page 178
2131 Againe, we may gather Christs love by this, if we have any love to divine things and can set a great price upon the best things, upon the word, because it is Christs word; Again, we may gather Christ love by this, if we have any love to divine things and can Set a great price upon the best things, upon the word, Because it is Christ word; av, pns12 vmb vvi npg1 n1 p-acp d, cs pns12 vhb d n1 p-acp j-jn n2 cc vmb vvi dt j n1 p-acp dt js n2, p-acp dt n1, c-acp pn31 vbz npg1 n1; (27) part (DIV2) 378 Page 178
2132 upon grace, prizing the image of Christ, and the new creature, when we can set an high value upon communion with Christ, the sence of his love in our hearts and all spirituall prerogatives, upon grace, prizing the image of christ, and the new creature, when we can Set an high valve upon communion with christ, the sense of his love in our hearts and all spiritual prerogatives, p-acp n1, vvg dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt j n1, c-crq pns12 vmb vvi dt j n1 p-acp n1 p-acp np1, dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp po12 n2 cc d j n2, (27) part (DIV2) 378 Page 178
2133 and excellencies above all things, this is an excellent argument of Christs love to us, Our love is but a reflection of his, and excellencies above all things, this is an excellent argument of Christ love to us, Our love is but a reflection of his, cc n2 p-acp d n2, d vbz dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno12, po12 n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f png31, (27) part (DIV2) 378 Page 178
2134 and therefore if we have love to any thing that is good, we have it from him first. and Therefore if we have love to any thing that is good, we have it from him First. cc av cs pns12 vhb n1 p-acp d n1 cst vbz j, pns12 vhb pn31 p-acp pno31 ord. (27) part (DIV2) 378 Page 178
2135 If a wall that is cold become hot, we say, the Sunne, of necess•ry must shine on it first, If a wall that is cold become hight, we say, the Sun, of necess•ry must shine on it First, cs dt n1 cst vbz j-jn vvn j, pns12 vvb, dt n1, pp-f n1 vmb vvi p-acp pn31 ord, (27) part (DIV2) 378 Page 178
2136 because it is nothing but cold stone of it selfe. Because it is nothing but cold stone of it self. c-acp pn31 vbz pix cc-acp j-jn n1 pp-f pn31 n1. (27) part (DIV2) 378 Page 178
2137 So if our hearts, that are naturally cold be heated with the love of divine things, certainely we may say, Christ hath shined here first: So if our hearts, that Are naturally could be heated with the love of divine things, Certainly we may say, christ hath shined Here First: av cs po12 n2, cst vbr av-j vmd vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-jn n2, av-j pns12 vmb vvi, np1 vhz vvn av ord: (27) part (DIV2) 378 Page 178
2138 for naturally our harts are of a cold temper, there is no such thing as spirituall love growing in our natures and harts. for naturally our hearts Are of a cold temper, there is no such thing as spiritual love growing in our nature's and hearts. p-acp av-j po12 n2 vbr pp-f dt j-jn n1, pc-acp vbz dx d n1 c-acp j n1 vvg p-acp po12 n2 cc n2. (27) part (DIV2) 378 Page 179
2139 You have many poore soules helped with this, who cannot tell whether Christ love them or noe, You have many poor Souls helped with this, who cannot tell whither christ love them or no, pn22 vhb d j n2 vvn p-acp d, r-crq vmbx vvi cs np1 vvb pno32 cc uh-dx, (27) part (DIV2) 379 Page 179
2140 but this helpes them a little, they can find undoubted arguments of their love to Christ, his Image and servants, but this helps them a little, they can find undoubted Arguments of their love to christ, his Image and Servants, cc-acp d vvz pno32 dt j, pns32 vmb vvi j n2 pp-f po32 n1 p-acp np1, po31 n1 cc n2, (27) part (DIV2) 379 Page 179
2141 and of relishing the word, though they find much corruption; and of relishing the word, though they find much corruption; cc pp-f vvg dt n1, cs pns32 vvb d n1; (27) part (DIV2) 379 Page 179
2142 and this their love to divine things tells them by demonstrations from the effects, that Christ loves them, because there is no love to divine, and this their love to divine things tells them by demonstrations from the effects, that christ loves them, Because there is no love to divine, cc d po32 n1 p-acp j-jn n2 vvz pno32 p-acp n2 p-acp dt n2, cst np1 vvz pno32, c-acp pc-acp vbz dx n1 pc-acp vvi, (27) part (DIV2) 379 Page 179
2143 and supernaturall things without the love of Christ first. And the graces in our hearts, they are love tokens given to the spouse. and supernatural things without the love of christ First. And the graces in our hearts, they Are love tokens given to the spouse. cc j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 ord. cc dt n2 p-acp po12 n2, pns32 vbr n1 n2 vvn p-acp dt n1. (27) part (DIV2) 379 Page 179
2144 Common favours he gives, as Abraham gifts to his servants and others, but speciall gifts to his spouse, Common favours he gives, as Abraham Gifts to his Servants and Others, but special Gifts to his spouse, j n2 pns31 vvz, c-acp np1 n2 p-acp po31 n2 cc n2-jn, cc-acp j n2 p-acp po31 n1, (27) part (DIV2) 379 Page 179
2145 if therefore there be any grace, a tender and soft heart, a prizing of heavenly things, love to Gods people and truth, if Therefore there be any grace, a tender and soft heart, a prizing of heavenly things, love to God's people and truth, cs av pc-acp vbi d n1, dt j cc j n1, dt vvg pp-f j n2, vvb p-acp ng1 n1 cc n1, (27) part (DIV2) 379 Page 179
2146 then we may comfortly conclude Christ loves us, not only because they are reflections of Gods love, then we may comfortly conclude christ loves us, not only Because they Are reflections of God's love, cs pns12 vmb av-j vvi np1 vvz pno12, xx av-j c-acp pns32 vbr n2 pp-f npg1 n1, (27) part (DIV2) 379 Page 179
2147 but because they are iewels and ornaments that Christ onely bestowes upon his spouse, and not upon reprobates, such pretious iewells as these. but Because they Are Jewels and Ornament that christ only bestows upon his spouse, and not upon Reprobates, such precious Jewels as these. cc-acp c-acp pns32 vbr n2 cc n2 cst np1 av-j vvz p-acp po31 n1, cc xx p-acp n2-jn, d j n2 c-acp d. (27) part (DIV2) 379 Page 179
2148 By discovering his secrets to us, for that is an argument of love. By discovering his secrets to us, for that is an argument of love. p-acp vvg png31 n2-jn p-acp pno12, p-acp d vbz dt n1 pp-f n1. (27) part (DIV2) 380 Page 179
2149 Doth Christ by his Spirit discover the secret love the hath borne to us before all worlds? doth he discover the breast of his father, Does christ by his Spirit discover the secret love the hath born to us before all world's? does he discover the breast of his father, vdz np1 p-acp po31 n1 vvi dt j-jn n1 av vhz vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp d n2? vdz pns31 vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (27) part (DIV2) 380 Page 179
2150 and his owne heart to us? this discovery of secret affections, of intire love sheweth our happiestate; and his own heart to us? this discovery of secret affections, of entire love shows our happiestate; cc po31 d n1 p-acp pno12? d n1 pp-f j-jn n2, pp-f j n1 vvz po12 fw-la; (27) part (DIV2) 380 Page 179
2151 for that is one prerogative of freindship, and the cheefest discovery of secrets, when he gives us a particular right to truthes, for that is one prerogative of friendship, and the chiefest discovery of secrets, when he gives us a particular right to truths, p-acp d vbz crd n1 pp-f n1, cc dt js-jn n1 pp-f n2-jn, c-crq pns31 vvz pno12 dt j n-jn p-acp ng1, (27) part (DIV2) 380 Page 180
2152 as our owne, that we can goe challenge them, these are mine, these belong to me, these promises are mine, this discovery of the secret love of God, and of the interest we have in the promises, is a signe that Christ loves us, as our own, that we can go challenge them, these Are mine, these belong to me, these promises Are mine, this discovery of the secret love of God, and of the Interest we have in the promises, is a Signen that christ loves us, c-acp po12 d, cst pns12 vmb vvi vvi pno32, d vbr png11, d vvb p-acp pno11, d n2 vbr png11, d n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1, cc pp-f dt n1 pns12 vhb p-acp dt n2, vbz dt n1 cst np1 vvz pno12, (27) part (DIV2) 380 Page 180
2153 and that in a peculier manner we are his love. and that in a peculiar manner we Are his love. cc cst p-acp dt j n1 pns12 vbr po31 n1. (27) part (DIV2) 380 Page 180
2154 Let us be like our blessed Saviour, that where wee see any saving goodnesse in any let us love them: Let us be like our blessed Saviour, that where we see any Saving Goodness in any let us love them: vvb pno12 vbi j po12 j-vvn n1, d c-crq pns12 vvb d j-vvg n1 p-acp d vvb pno12 vvi pno32: (27) part (DIV2) 381 Page 180
2155 for should not our love meete with our Saviours love. for should not our love meet with our Saviors love. c-acp vmd xx po12 n1 vvi p-acp po12 ng1 n1. (27) part (DIV2) 381 Page 180
2156 Shall the Church of God be the love of Christ, and shall it be our hatred? Shall a good christian be Chists love, and shall he be the object of my hatred and scorne? can we imitate a better patterne? O let us never thinke our estate to be good, excepet every child of God be our love as hee is Christs love. Shall the Church of God be the love of christ, and shall it be our hatred? Shall a good christian be Chists love, and shall he be the Object of my hatred and scorn? can we imitate a better pattern? O let us never think our estate to be good, excepet every child of God be our love as he is Christ love. vmb dt n1 pp-f np1 vbb dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vmb pn31 vbi po12 n1? vmb dt j njp vbi npg1 vvb, cc vmb pns31 vbb dt n1 pp-f po11 n1 cc n1? vmb pns12 vvi dt jc n1? sy vvb pno12 av-x vvi po12 n1 pc-acp vbi j, n1 d n1 pp-f np1 vbb po12 n1 c-acp pns31 vbz npg1 n1. (27) part (DIV2) 381 Page 180
2157 Can I love Christ, and cannot I love him in whom I see Christ? It is a signe that I hate himselfe, when I hate his Image. Can I love christ, and cannot I love him in whom I see christ? It is a Signen that I hate himself, when I hate his Image. vmb pns11 vvi np1, cc vmbx pns11 vvi pno31 p-acp ro-crq pns11 vvb np1? pn31 vbz dt n1 cst pns11 vvb px31, c-crq pns11 vvb po31 n1. (27) part (DIV2) 381 Page 180
2158 It is to bee wondered at that the Divell hath prevailed with any so much, It is to be wondered At that the devil hath prevailed with any so much, pn31 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d dt n1 vhz vvn p-acp d av av-d, (27) part (DIV2) 381 Page 180
2159 as to thinke they should be in a good estate, when they have hearts rising against the best people, as to think they should be in a good estate, when they have hearts rising against the best people, c-acp pc-acp vvi pns32 vmd vbi p-acp dt j n1, c-crq pns32 vhb n2 vvg p-acp dt js n1, (27) part (DIV2) 381 Page 180
2160 and who as they grow in grace, so they grow in there dislike of them. and who as they grow in grace, so they grow in there dislike of them. cc r-crq c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp n1, av pns32 vvb p-acp pc-acp vvi pp-f pno32. (27) part (DIV2) 381 Page 180
2161 Is heere the Spirit of Christ? And let them likewise be here reproved, that are glad to see any Christian hault, slip, and goe awry. Is Here the Spirit of christ? And let them likewise be Here reproved, that Are glad to see any Christian halt, slip, and go awry. vbz av dt n1 pp-f np1? cc vvb pno32 av vbi av vvn, cst vbr j pc-acp vvi d njp n1, n1, cc vvi av. (27) part (DIV2) 381 Page 180
2162 The best Christians in the world have that in part, which is wholly in another man; he hath flesh in him. The best Christians in the world have that in part, which is wholly in Another man; he hath Flesh in him. dt js np1 p-acp dt n1 vhb d p-acp n1, r-crq vbz av-jn p-acp j-jn n1; pns31 vhz n1 p-acp pno31. (27) part (DIV2) 381 Page 180
2163 Shall we utterly distaste a Christian for that? The Church was now in a sleepie condition, Shall we utterly distaste a Christian for that? The Church was now in a sleepy condition, vmb pns12 av-j vvb dt njp p-acp d? dt n1 vbds av p-acp dt j n1, (27) part (DIV2) 381 Page 181
2164 and yet notwithstanding Christ takes not the advantage of the weakenesse of the Church to casheere, and yet notwithstanding christ Takes not the advantage of the weakness of the Church to casheere, cc av p-acp np1 vvz xx dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi, (27) part (DIV2) 381 Page 181
2165 and to hate her, but he pitties her the more, and takes a course to bring her againe into a good state and condition. and to hate her, but he pities her the more, and Takes a course to bring her again into a good state and condition. cc pc-acp vvi pno31, cc-acp pns31 vvz pno31 dt av-dc, cc vvz dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno31 av p-acp dt j n1 cc n1. (27) part (DIV2) 381 Page 181
2166 Let us not therefore be glad at the infirmities and failings of any, that discover any true goodnesse in them; Let us not Therefore be glad At the infirmities and failings of any, that discover any true Goodness in them; vvb pno12 xx av vbi j p-acp dt n2 cc n2-vvg pp-f d, cst vvb d j n1 p-acp pno32; (27) part (DIV2) 381 Page 181
2167 it may be our owne case ere long, it casts them not out of Christs love, it may be our own case ere long, it Cast them not out of Christ love, pn31 vmb vbi po12 d n1 c-acp av-j, pn31 vvz pno32 xx av pp-f npg1 n1, (27) part (DIV2) 381 Page 181
2168 but they dwell in his love still, why should we then cast them out of our love and affections? Let them be our love still, but they dwell in his love still, why should we then cast them out of our love and affections? Let them be our love still, cc-acp pns32 vvb p-acp po31 n1 av, q-crq vmd pns12 av vvi pno32 av pp-f po12 n1 cc n2? vvb pno32 vbi po12 n1 av, (27) part (DIV2) 381 Page 181
2169 as they are the love of Christ, notwithstanding their infirmities. The end of the Sixt Sermon. as they Are the love of christ, notwithstanding their infirmities. The end of the Sixt Sermon. c-acp pns32 vbr dt vvb pp-f np1, p-acp po32 n2. dt n1 pp-f dt ord n1. (27) part (DIV2) 381 Page 181
2170 THE SEVENTH SERMON. CANT. V. II. III. My Love, my Dove, my Vndefiled: THE SEVENTH SERMON. CANT. V. II III. My Love, my Dove, my Undefiled: dt ord n1. n1. np1 crd crd. po11 n1, po11 n1, po11 j-vvn-u: (28) sermon (DIV1) 381 Page 182
2171 for my head is filled with dew, and my locks with the dropps of the night. for my head is filled with due, and my locks with the drops of the night. c-acp po11 n1 vbz vvn p-acp n1, cc po11 n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1. (28) sermon (DIV1) 382 Page 182
2172 I have put of my coate, how shall I put it on? I have washed my feet, I have put of my coat, how shall I put it on? I have washed my feet, pns11 vhb vvn pp-f po11 n1, q-crq vmb pns11 vvi pn31 a-acp? pns11 vhb vvn po11 n2, (28) sermon (DIV1) 383 Page 182
2173 how shall I defile them? how shall I defile them? q-crq vmb pns11 vvi pno32? (28) sermon (DIV1) 383 Page 182
2174 Hat the life of a Christian is a perpetuall conflicting, appeares evidently in this Booke, the passages whereof joyned with our owne expe•iences, s••fici•ntly declare what combats, Tryalls, Hat the life of a Christian is a perpetual conflicting, appears evidently in this Book, the passages whereof joined with our own expe•iences, s••fici•ntly declare what combats, Trials, n1 dt n1 pp-f dt njp vbz dt j j-vvg, vvz av-j p-acp d n1, dt n2 c-crq vvn p-acp po12 d n2, av-j vvi r-crq n2, n2, (28) sermon (DIV1) 384 Page 182
2175 and temptations the Sa••ts are subject unto after their new birth and change of life, and temptations the Sa••ts Are Subject unto After their new birth and change of life, cc n2 dt n2 vbr j-jn p-acp p-acp po32 j n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, (28) sermon (DIV1) 384 Page 183
2176 now up, now downe, now full of good resolutions, now againe sluggish and slow not to be waked, now up, now down, now full of good resolutions, now again sluggish and slow not to be waked, av a-acp, av a-acp, av j pp-f j n2, av av j cc j xx pc-acp vbi vvn, (28) sermon (DIV1) 384 Page 183
2177 nor brought forwards by the voice of Christ, as it was with the Church here, shee will not out of her sleepe to open unto Christ, nor brought forward by the voice of christ, as it was with the Church Here, she will not out of her sleep to open unto christ, ccx vvd av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp pn31 vbds p-acp dt n1 av, pns31 vmb xx av pp-f po31 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, (28) sermon (DIV1) 384 Page 183
2178 though he call and knocke, and stand waiting for entrance. though he call and knock, and stand waiting for Entrance. cs pns31 vvb cc vvi, cc vvb vvg p-acp n1. (28) sermon (DIV1) 384 Page 183
2179 She is now desirous to pittie her selfe, and needs no Peter to stirre her up unto it, the flesh of it selfe is prone enough to draw backe, She is now desirous to pity her self, and needs no Peter to stir her up unto it, the Flesh of it self is prove enough to draw back, pns31 vbz av j pc-acp vvi po31 n1, cc av dx np1 pc-acp vvi pno31 a-acp p-acp pn31, dt n1 pp-f pn31 n1 vbz j av-d pc-acp vvi av, (28) sermon (DIV1) 384 Page 183
2180 and make excuses to hinder the power of grace from its due operation in us. She is layed along (as it were) to rest her; and make excuses to hinder the power of grace from its due operation in us. She is laid along (as it were) to rest her; cc vvi n2 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 j-jn n1 p-acp pno12. pns31 vbz vvn a-acp (c-acp pn31 vbdr) pc-acp vvi pno31; (28) sermon (DIV1) 384 Page 183
2181 yet is not she so asleepe, but shee discernes the voice of Christ, but up and rise she will not yet is not she so asleep, but she discerns the voice of christ, but up and rise she will not av vbz xx pns31 av j, cc-acp pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f np1, cc-acp a-acp cc vvi pns31 vmb xx (28) sermon (DIV1) 384 Page 183
2182 Thus we may see the truth of that speech of our Saviour verified, That which is borne of the flesh is flesh, Thus we may see the truth of that speech of our Saviour verified, That which is born of the Flesh is Flesh, av pns12 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f po12 n1 vvn, cst r-crq vbz vvn pp-f dt n1 vbz n1, (28) sermon (DIV1) 385 Page 183
2183 and that which is borne of the Spirit is Spirit. and that which is born of the Spirit is Spirit. cc cst r-crq vbz vvn pp-f dt n1 vbz n1. (28) sermon (DIV1) 385 Page 183
2184 The flesh pulls her backe, the Spirit would raise her up to open to Christ, he in the meane while makes her inexcusable, The Flesh pulls her back, the Spirit would raise her up to open to christ, he in the mean while makes her inexcusable, dt n1 vvz po31 n1, dt n1 vmd vvi pno31 a-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, pns31 p-acp dt j n1 vvz po31 j, (28) sermon (DIV1) 385 Page 183
2185 and prepares her by his knocking, waiting and departing: and prepares her by his knocking, waiting and departing: cc vvz pno31 p-acp po31 n-vvg, vvg cc vvg: (28) sermon (DIV1) 385 Page 183
2186 as for a state of further Humiliation, so for an estate of further Exaltation. But how lovingly doth he speake to her? as for a state of further Humiliation, so for an estate of further Exaltation. But how lovingly does he speak to her? c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f jc n1, av p-acp dt n1 pp-f jc n1. cc-acp q-crq av-vvg vdz pns31 vvi p-acp pno31? (28) sermon (DIV1) 385 Page 183
2187 Open unto me my Love, Hee calles her my Love, especially for two respects; Open unto me my Love, He calls her my Love, especially for two respects; j p-acp pno11 po11 n1, pns31 vvz po31 po11 n1, av-j p-acp crd n2; (29) part (DIV2) 385 Page 183
2188 partly because his love was setled upon her, it was in his owne breast, but it rested not there, partly Because his love was settled upon her, it was in his own breast, but it rested not there, av c-acp po31 n1 vbds vvn p-acp pno31, pn31 vbds p-acp po31 d n1, cc-acp pn31 vvd xx a-acp, (29) part (DIV2) 386 Page 183
2189 but seated it selfe upon, and in the heart of his spouse, so that shee became Christs love. but seated it self upon, and in the heart of his spouse, so that she became Christ love. cc-acp vvn pn31 n1 p-acp, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, av cst pns31 vvd npg1 n1. (29) part (DIV2) 386 Page 183
2190 Wee know the heart of a lover is more where it loves, then where it lives, (as we use to speake) and indeed, there is a kind of a going out (as it were) to the thing beloved with a heedlesnesse of all other things, where the affection is in any excesse, it carries the whole soule with it. we know the heart of a lover is more where it loves, then where it lives, (as we use to speak) and indeed, there is a kind of a going out (as it were) to the thing Beloved with a heedlesnesse of all other things, where the affection is in any excess, it carries the Whole soul with it. pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz dc c-crq pn31 vvz, av c-crq pn31 vvz, (c-acp pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi) cc av, pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n-vvg av (c-acp pn31 vbdr) p-acp dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j-jn n2, c-crq dt n1 vbz p-acp d n1, pn31 vvz dt j-jn n1 p-acp pn31. (29) part (DIV2) 386 Page 184
2191 But besides this, when Christ saith my love, he shews, that as his love goes, and plants, and seates it selfe in the Church, so it is united to that, But beside this, when christ Says my love, he shows, that as his love Goes, and plants, and seats it self in the Church, so it is united to that, cc-acp p-acp d, c-crq np1 vvz po11 n1, pns31 vvz, cst p-acp po31 n1 vvz, cc n2, cc n2 pn31 n1 p-acp dt n1, av pn31 vbz vvn p-acp d, (29) part (DIV2) 387 Page 184
2192 and is not scattered to other objects. and is not scattered to other objects. cc vbz xx vvn p-acp j-jn n2. (29) part (DIV2) 387 Page 184
2193 There are beames of Gods generall love scattered in the whole World, but this love, this exceeding love, is onely fastened upon the Church. And indeed there is no love comparable to this love of Christ, which is above the love of Woemen, of Father, There Are beams of God's general love scattered in the Whole World, but this love, this exceeding love, is only fastened upon the Church. And indeed there is no love comparable to this love of christ, which is above the love of Women, of Father, pc-acp vbr n2 pp-f n2 j n1 vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1, cc-acp d n1, d j-vvg n1, vbz av-j vvn p-acp dt n1. cc av pc-acp vbz dx n1 j p-acp d n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, pp-f n1, (29) part (DIV2) 387 Page 184
2194 or Mother, If we consider what course he takes to shew it; or Mother, If we Consider what course he Takes to show it; cc n1, cs pns12 vvb r-crq n1 pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi pn31; (29) part (DIV2) 387 Page 184
2195 For there could be nothing in the world so great to discover his love, as this gift, For there could be nothing in the world so great to discover his love, as this gift, c-acp a-acp vmd vbi pix p-acp dt n1 av j pc-acp vvi po31 n1, c-acp d n1, (29) part (DIV2) 387 Page 184
2196 and gift of himselfe, And therefore hee gave himselfe (the best thing in Heaven or in Earth) withall to shew his love, The Father gave him, when he was God equall with his Father, he loved his Church, and gave himselfe for it; and gift of himself, And Therefore he gave himself (the best thing in Heaven or in Earth) withal to show his love, The Father gave him, when he was God equal with his Father, he loved his Church, and gave himself for it; cc n1 pp-f px31, cc av pns31 vvd px31 (dt js n1 p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1) av pc-acp vvi po31 n1, dt n1 vvd pno31, c-crq pns31 vbds np1 j-jn p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vvd po31 n1, cc vvd px31 p-acp pn31; (29) part (DIV2) 387 Page 184
2197 how could he discover his love better, then to take our Nature to shew how he loved us? how could he come neerer to us, how could he discover his love better, then to take our Nature to show how he loved us? how could he come nearer to us, q-crq vmd pns31 vvi po31 n1 av-jc, cs pc-acp vvi po12 n1 pc-acp vvi c-crq pns31 vvd pno12? q-crq vmd pns31 vvi av-jc p-acp pno12, (29) part (DIV2) 387 Page 184
2198 then by beeing incarnate, so to be bone of our bone, and flesh of our flesh, then by being incarnate, so to be bone of our bone, and Flesh of our Flesh, av p-acp vbg j, av pc-acp vbi n1 pp-f po12 n1, cc n1 pp-f po12 n1, (29) part (DIV2) 387 Page 184
2199 and tooke our nature to shew how he loved it. Love drawes things neerer wheresoever it is; and took our nature to show how he loved it. Love draws things nearer wheresoever it is; cc vvd po12 n1 pc-acp vvi c-crq pns31 vvd pn31. n1 vvz n2 av-jc c-crq pn31 vbz; (29) part (DIV2) 387 Page 184
2200 It drew him out of Heaven to the Wombe of the Virgin, there to be incarnate, It drew him out of Heaven to the Womb of the Virgae, there to be incarnate, pn31 vvd pno31 av pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, a-acp pc-acp vbi j, (29) part (DIV2) 387 Page 184
2201 and after that, when he was borne not onely to be a man, but a miserable man, and After that, when he was born not only to be a man, but a miserable man, cc p-acp d, c-crq pns31 vbds vvn xx av-j pc-acp vbi dt n1, cc-acp dt j n1, (29) part (DIV2) 387 Page 185
2202 because we could not be his spouse unlesse he purchased us by his death. Because we could not be his spouse unless he purchased us by his death. c-acp pns12 vmd xx vbi po31 n1 cs pns31 vvd pno12 p-acp po31 n1. (29) part (DIV2) 387 Page 185
2203 Wee must be his spouse by a satisfaction made to Divine Iustic•. God would not give us to him, we must be his spouse by a satisfaction made to Divine Iustic•. God would not give us to him, pns12 vmb vbi po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 vvd p-acp j-jn np1. np1 vmd xx vvi pno12 p-acp pno31, (29) part (DIV2) 387 Page 185
2204 but with salving his Iustice. What sweete love is it to heale us not by searing, but with salving his Justice What sweet love is it to heal us not by searing, cc-acp p-acp vvg po31 n1 q-crq j n1 vbz pn31 pc-acp vvi pno12 xx p-acp vvg, (29) part (DIV2) 387 Page 185
2205 or lancing, but by making a plaister of his owne bloud, which he shed for those that shed his in malice and hatred. or lancing, but by making a plaster of his own blood, which he shed for those that shed his in malice and hatred. cc vvg, cc-acp p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f po31 d n1, r-crq pns31 vvd p-acp d cst vvd po31 p-acp n1 cc n1. (29) part (DIV2) 387 Page 185
2206 What a wondrous love is it, that he should powre forth teares for those that shed his bloud, O Ierusalem, Ierusalem, &c. that he prayed for those that persecu•ed him? and what wondrous love is it now that he sympathizeth with us in Heaven, accounting the harme that is done to the least member he hath, What a wondrous love is it, that he should pour forth tears for those that shed his blood, Oh Ierusalem, Ierusalem, etc. that he prayed for those that persecu•ed him? and what wondrous love is it now that he Sympathizeth with us in Heaven, accounting the harm that is done to the least member he hath, q-crq dt j n1 vbz pn31, cst pns31 vmd vvi av n2 p-acp d cst vvd po31 n1, uh np1, np1, av cst pns31 vvd p-acp d cst vvd pno31? cc q-crq j n1 vbz pn31 av cst pns31 vvz p-acp pno12 p-acp n1, vvg dt n1 cst vbz vdn p-acp dt ds n1 pns31 vhz, (29) part (DIV2) 387 Page 185
2207 as done to himselfe? S••l S••l why persecutest thou mee? and that he should take us into one Body with himselfe, to make one Christ? and he doth not content himselfe with any thing he can doe for us here, as done to himself? S••l S••l why Persecutest thou me? and that he should take us into one Body with himself, to make one christ? and he does not content himself with any thing he can do for us Here, c-acp vdn p-acp px31? vmb vvi q-crq vv2 pns21 pno11? cc cst pns31 vmd vvi pno12 p-acp crd n1 p-acp px31, pc-acp vvi crd np1? cc pns31 vdz xx vvi px31 p-acp d n1 pns31 vmb vdi p-acp pno12 av, (29) part (DIV2) 387 Page 185
2208 but his desire is that we may be one with him more and more, and be for ever with him in the heavens, but his desire is that we may be one with him more and more, and be for ever with him in the heavens, cc-acp po31 n1 vbz cst pns12 vmb vbi pi p-acp pno31 av-dc cc av-dc, cc vbi c-acp av p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n2, (29) part (DIV2) 387 Page 185
2209 as you have it in that excellent prayer. I•hn. 17. 24. as you have it in that excellent prayer. I•hn. 17. 24. c-acp pn22 vhb pn31 p-acp d j n1. np1. crd crd (29) part (DIV2) 387 Page 185
2210 Now this should stirre us up to be fully perswaded of his love, that loves us so much. Now this should stir us up to be Fully persuaded of his love, that loves us so much. av d vmd vvi pno12 a-acp pc-acp vbi av-j vvn pp-f po31 n1, cst vvz pno12 av av-d. (29) part (DIV2) 388 Page 185
2211 Christs love in us, is as the loadstone to the Iro•, our hea•ts are heavy and downwards of themselves. Christ love in us, is as the Loadstone to the Iro•, our hea•ts Are heavy and downwards of themselves. npg1 n1 p-acp pno12, vbz p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt np1, po12 n2 vbr j cc av-j pp-f px32. (29) part (DIV2) 388 Page 185
2212 We may especially know his love by this, that it drawes us upwards, and makes us heavenly minded, it makes us de•ir• further and further communion with him, still there is a magneticall attractive force in Christs love, wheresoever it is, it drawes the heart and affections after it. We may especially know his love by this, that it draws us upward, and makes us heavenly minded, it makes us de•ir• further and further communion with him, still there is a magnetical Attractive force in Christ love, wheresoever it is, it draws the heart and affections After it. pns12 vmb av-j vvi po31 n1 p-acp d, cst pn31 vvz pno12 av-j, cc vvz pno12 j vvn, pn31 vvz pno12 n1 av-j cc jc n1 p-acp pno31, av pc-acp vbz dt j j n1 p-acp npg1 n1, c-crq pn31 vbz, pn31 vvz dt n1 cc n2 p-acp pn31. (29) part (DIV2) 388 Page 186
2213 And we may know from hence one Argument to proove the stability of the Saints, and the immortality of the soule, And we may know from hence one Argument to prove the stability of the Saints, and the immortality of the soul, cc pns12 vmb vvi p-acp av crd n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n2, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (29) part (DIV2) 389 Page 186
2214 because Christ calles the Church his love. The want of love againe (where it is intire, Because christ calls the Church his love. The want of love again (where it is entire, c-acp np1 vvz dt n1 po31 vvi. dt n1 pp-f n1 av (c-crq pn31 vbz j, (29) part (DIV2) 389 Page 186
2215 and in any great measure) is amiserie. and in any great measure) is amiserie. cc p-acp d j n1) vbz n1. (29) part (DIV2) 389 Page 186
2216 Christ therefore should suffer, if those he hath planted his love upon, whom he loves truely, either should fall away for ever, christ Therefore should suffer, if those he hath planted his love upon, whom he loves truly, either should fallen away for ever, np1 av vmd vvi, cs d pns31 vhz vvn po31 n1 p-acp, ro-crq pns31 vvz av-j, d vmd vvi av p-acp av, (29) part (DIV2) 389 Page 186
2217 or should not be immortall for ever. Christ will not loose his love; and as it is an argument of persevering in Grace; or should not be immortal for ever. christ will not lose his love; and as it is an argument of persevering in Grace; cc vmd xx vbi j p-acp av. np1 vmb xx vvi po31 n1; cc c-acp pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f j p-acp n1; (29) part (DIV2) 389 Page 186
2218 So is it of an everlasting beeing that this soule of ours hath, because it is capable of the love of Christ, seeing there is a sweete union, So is it of an everlasting being that this soul of ours hath, Because it is capable of the love of christ, seeing there is a sweet Union, av vbz pn31 pp-f dt j vbg d d n1 pp-f png12 vhz, c-acp pn31 vbz j pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, vvg a-acp vbz dt j n1, (29) part (DIV2) 389 Page 186
2219 and communion betweene Christ and the soule. and communion between christ and the soul. cc n1 p-acp np1 cc dt n1. (29) part (DIV2) 389 Page 186
2220 It should make Christ miserable (as it were) in Heaven, the place of happinesse, It should make christ miserable (as it were) in Heaven, the place of happiness, pn31 vmd vvi np1 j (c-acp pn31 vbdr) p-acp n1, dt n1 pp-f n1, (29) part (DIV2) 389 Page 186
2221 if there should not bee a meeting of him and his spouse, there must therefore be a meeting, which marriage is for ever, that both may be for ever happy one in an other. if there should not be a meeting of him and his spouse, there must Therefore be a meeting, which marriage is for ever, that both may be for ever happy one in an other. cs pc-acp vmd xx vbi dt n1 pp-f pno31 cc po31 n1, pc-acp vmb av vbi dt n1, r-crq n1 vbz p-acp av, cst d vmb vbi p-acp av j pi p-acp dt n-jn. (29) part (DIV2) 389 Page 186
2222 Let us often warme our hearts with the consideration hereof, because all our love is from this love of his. Let us often warm our hearts with the consideration hereof, Because all our love is from this love of his. vvb pno12 av vvi po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 av, p-acp d po12 n1 vbz p-acp d n1 pp-f png31. (29) part (DIV2) 390 Page 186
2223 Oh the wonderfull love of God, that both such •ranscendent Majesty, and such an infinite love should dwell together. (We say) Majesty and love never dwell together, O the wonderful love of God, that both such •ranscendent Majesty, and such an infinite love should dwell together. (We say) Majesty and love never dwell together, uh dt j n1 pp-f np1, cst d d j n1, cc d dt j n1 vmd vvi av. (pns12 vvb) n1 cc vvb av-x vvi av, (29) part (DIV2) 390 Page 186
2224 because, Love is an 〈 ◊ 〉 of the soule to all services. Because, Love is an 〈 ◊ 〉 of the soul to all services. c-acp, vvb vbz dt 〈 sy 〉 pp-f dt n1 p-acp d n2. (29) part (DIV2) 390 Page 186
2225 But herein it is false, for here Majesty and L•ve dwell together in 〈 ◊ 〉 heart of one Christ, which Majesty hath stooped as low, But herein it is false, for Here Majesty and L•ve dwell together in 〈 ◊ 〉 heart of one christ, which Majesty hath stooped as low, p-acp av pn31 vbz j, c-acp av n1 cc vhb vvi av p-acp 〈 sy 〉 n1 pp-f crd np1, r-crq n1 vhz vvn p-acp j, (29) part (DIV2) 390 Page 187
2226 as his Almightiy power could give leave. as his Almightiy power could give leave. c-acp po31 n1 n1 vmd vvi n1. (29) part (DIV2) 390 Page 187
2227 Nay it was an Almigity power, that hee could stoope so low and yet be God keeping his Majesty still. Nay it was an Almigity power, that he could stoop so low and yet be God keeping his Majesty still. uh-x pn31 vbds dt n1 n1, cst pns31 vmd vvi av j cc av vbi n1 vvg po31 n1 av. (29) part (DIV2) 390 Page 187
2228 For God to become man, to hide his Majesty for a while, not to be know•e to be God, For God to become man, to hide his Majesty for a while, not to be know•e to be God, p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi n1, pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, xx pc-acp vbi j pc-acp vbi np1, (29) part (DIV2) 390 Page 187
2229 and to hide so farre in this nature, as to die forus. and to hide so Far in this nature, as to die forus. cc pc-acp vvi av av-j p-acp d n1, c-acp pc-acp vvi fw-la. (29) part (DIV2) 390 Page 187
2230 What an Almighty power was this, that could goe so low and yet preserve himself• God still, What an Almighty power was this, that could go so low and yet preserve himself• God still, q-crq dt j-jn n1 vbds d, cst vmd vvi av j cc av vvb n1 np1 av, (29) part (DIV2) 390 Page 187
2231 yet this we see in this our blessed Saviour, the greatest Majesty met with the greatest abasement that ever was, yet this we see in this our blessed Saviour, the greatest Majesty met with the greatest abasement that ever was, av d pns12 vvb p-acp d po12 j-vvn n1, dt js n1 vvn p-acp dt js n1 cst av vbds, (29) part (DIV2) 390 Page 187
2232 and all out of love to our poore soules. and all out of love to our poor Souls. cc d av pp-f n1 p-acp po12 j n2. (29) part (DIV2) 390 Page 187
2233 There was no stooping, no abasement that was ever so low as Christ was abased unto us, to want for a time even the comfort of the presence of his Father. There was no stooping, no abasement that was ever so low as christ was abased unto us, to want for a time even the Comfort of the presence of his Father. pc-acp vbds dx n-vvg, dx n1 cst vbds av av av-j c-acp np1 vbds vvd p-acp pno12, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 av dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (29) part (DIV2) 390 Page 187
2234 There was an union of Grace, but the union of solace, and comfort, that he had from him was suspended for a time, out of love to us, There was an Union of Grace, but the Union of solace, and Comfort, that he had from him was suspended for a time, out of love to us, pc-acp vbds dt n1 pp-f n1, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1, cst pns31 vhd p-acp pno31 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1, av pp-f n1 p-acp pno12, (29) part (DIV2) 390 Page 187
2235 for he had a right in his owne Person to be in Heaven presently. for he had a right in his own Person to be in Heaven presently. c-acp pns31 vhd dt j-jn p-acp po31 d n1 pc-acp vbi p-acp n1 av-j. (29) part (DIV2) 390 Page 187
2236 Now for him to live so long out of Heaven, and oft times, especially towards his suffering to be without that solace (that he might be a sacrifice for our sinnes) to have it suspended for a time, what a condescending was this? It is said, Psal. 113. 6. that God stoopes To behold the things done here below. Now for him to live so long out of Heaven, and oft times, especially towards his suffering to be without that solace (that he might be a sacrifice for our Sins) to have it suspended for a time, what a condescending was this? It is said, Psalm 113. 6. that God stoops To behold the things done Here below. av p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi av av-j av pp-f n1, cc av n2, av-j p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vbi p-acp d n1 (cst pns31 vmd vbi dt n1 p-acp po12 n2) pc-acp vhi pn31 vvn p-acp dt n1, r-crq dt j-vvg vbds d? pn31 vbz vvn, np1 crd crd cst np1 vvz pc-acp vvi dt n2 vdn av p-acp. (29) part (DIV2) 390 Page 187
2237 It is indeed a wondrous condescending, that God will looke upon things below; It is indeed a wondrous condescending, that God will look upon things below; pn31 vbz av dt j vvg, cst np1 vmb vvi p-acp n2 a-acp; (29) part (DIV2) 390 Page 187
2238 but that hee would become man, and out of love to save us, suffer as he did here, this is wondrous humility to astonishment. but that he would become man, and out of love to save us, suffer as he did Here, this is wondrous humility to astonishment. cc-acp cst pns31 vmd vvi n1, cc av pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi pno12, vvb c-acp pns31 vdd av, d vbz j n1 p-acp n1. (29) part (DIV2) 390 Page 187
2239 We thinke humility is not a proper grace, becomming the Majesty of God; We think humility is not a proper grace, becoming the Majesty of God; pns12 vvb n1 vbz xx dt j n1, vvg dt n1 pp-f np1; (29) part (DIV2) 390 Page 188
2240 so it is not indeed, but there is some resemblance of that grace in God, especially in Christ, that he should to reveale himselfe, vaile himselfe with flesh, so it is not indeed, but there is Some resemblance of that grace in God, especially in christ, that he should to reveal himself, veil himself with Flesh, av pn31 vbz xx av, cc-acp pc-acp vbz d n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp np1, av-j p-acp np1, cst pns31 vmd pc-acp vvi px31, n1 px31 p-acp n1, (29) part (DIV2) 390 Page 188
2241 and all out of love to us, The consideration of these things are wondrous effectuall, and all out of love to us, The consideration of these things Are wondrous effectual, cc d av pp-f n1 p-acp pno12, dt n1 pp-f d n2 vbr j j, (29) part (DIV2) 390 Page 188
2242 as to strengthen Faith, so to kindle Love. Let these be for a taste to direct our meditations herein. It followes. as to strengthen Faith, so to kindle Love. Let these be for a taste to Direct our meditations herein. It follows. c-acp pc-acp vvi n1, av pc-acp vvi vvi. vvb d vbi p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n2 av. pn31 vvz. (29) part (DIV2) 390 Page 188
2243 My Dove. My Dove. po11 n1. (30) part (DIV2) 390 Page 188
2244 We know when Christ was baptised, the Holy Ghost appeared in the shape of a Dove (as a symbole of his presence,) to discover thus much, That Christ should have the propertie and disposition of a Dove, And be meeke and gentle. We know when christ was baptised, the Holy Ghost appeared in the shape of a Dove (as a symbol of his presence,) to discover thus much, That christ should have the property and disposition of a Dove, And be meek and gentle. pns12 vvb c-crq np1 vbds j-vvn, dt j n1 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 (c-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1,) pc-acp vvi av av-d, cst np1 vmd vhi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, cc vbi j cc j. (30) part (DIV2) 391 Page 188
2245 For indeed he became man for that end to be a mercifull Saviour. Learne of me, For indeed he became man for that end to be a merciful Saviour. Learn of me, c-acp av pns31 vvd n1 p-acp d n1 pc-acp vbi dt j n1. vvb pp-f pno11, (30) part (DIV2) 391 Page 188
2246 for I am meeke and lowly. for I am meek and lowly. c-acp pns11 vbm j cc j. (30) part (DIV2) 391 Page 188
2247 And I will not quench the smoaking flaxe, nor breake the bruised reede, &c. said he, And I will not quench the smoking flax, nor break the Bruised reed, etc. said he, cc pns11 vmb xx vvi dt j-vvg n1, ccx vvi dt j-vvn n1, av vvd pns31, (30) part (DIV2) 391 Page 188
2248 and therefore the Spirit appeared upon him in the shape of a Dove. As likewise, To shew what his office should be; and Therefore the Spirit appeared upon him in the shape of a Dove. As likewise, To show what his office should be; cc av dt n1 vvd p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. p-acp av, pc-acp vvi r-crq po31 n1 vmd vbi; (30) part (DIV2) 391 Page 188
2249 for even as the Dove in Noahs Arke was sent out, and came home againe to the Arke with an Olive branch, to shew that the waters were abated: for even as the Dove in Noahs Ark was sent out, and Come home again to the Ark with an Olive branch, to show that the waters were abated: c-acp av c-acp dt n1 p-acp npg1 n1 vbds vvn av, cc vvd av-an av p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 n1, pc-acp vvi cst dt n2 vbdr vvn: (30) part (DIV2) 391 Page 188
2250 So Christ was to preach deliverance from the deluge of Gods anger, and to come with an Olive leafe of peace in his mouth, So christ was to preach deliverance from the deluge of God's anger, and to come with an Olive leaf of peace in his Mouth, av np1 vbds pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n1, (30) part (DIV2) 391 Page 188
2251 and reconciliation, to shew that Gods wrath was appeased. When he was borne, the Angels sung, Glory to God on high, on earth peace, and good will towards men: and reconciliation, to show that God's wrath was appeased. When he was born, the Angels sung, Glory to God on high, on earth peace, and good will towards men: cc n1, pc-acp vvi cst ng1 n1 vbds vvn. c-crq pns31 vbds vvn, dt n2 vvn, n1 p-acp np1 p-acp j, p-acp n1 n1, cc j n1 p-acp n2: (30) part (DIV2) 391 Page 188
2252 Now as Christ had the Spirit in the likenesse of a Dove, So all that are Christs, the spouse of Christ, have the disposition of Christ, that Spirit that framed him to be like a Dove, frames the Church to be a Dove, as the oyntment that was powred on Aarons head, it ran downe upon the lowest skirts of his garments. Now as christ had the Spirit in the likeness of a Dove, So all that Are Christ, the spouse of christ, have the disposition of christ, that Spirit that framed him to be like a Dove, frames the Church to be a Dove, as the ointment that was poured on Aaron's head, it ran down upon the lowest skirts of his garments. av p-acp np1 vhd dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, av d cst vbr npg1, dt n1 pp-f np1, vhb dt n1 pp-f np1, cst n1 cst vvd pno31 pc-acp vbi j dt n1, vvz dt n1 pc-acp vbi dt n1, p-acp dt n1 cst vbds vvn p-acp npg1 n1, pn31 vvd a-acp p-acp dt js n2 pp-f po31 n2. (30) part (DIV2) 391 Page 189
2253 Now the Church is compared to a Dove; partly, for the disposition that is and should be in the Church resembling that creature. Now the Church is compared to a Dove; partly, for the disposition that is and should be in the Church resembling that creature. av dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1; av, p-acp dt n1 cst vbz cc vmd vbi p-acp dt n1 vvg d n1. (30) part (DIV2) 392 Page 189
2254 And partly also, For that the Church is in a mournfull suffering cond•tion. 1. For the like disposition as is found in a dove. And partly also, For that the Church is in a mournful suffering cond•tion. 1. For the like disposition as is found in a dove. cc av av, p-acp cst dt n1 vbz p-acp dt j j-vvg n1. crd p-acp dt j n1 c-acp vbz vvn p-acp dt n1. (30) part (DIV2) 392 Page 189
2255 There is some good in all creatures, there is no creature but it hath a beame of Gods Majesty, of some Attribute, but some more then others. There is Some good in all creatures, there is no creature but it hath a beam of God's Majesty, of Some Attribute, but Some more then Others. pc-acp vbz d j p-acp d n2, pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp pn31 vhz dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, pp-f d n1, cc-acp d dc cs n2-jn. (30) part (DIV2) 392 Page 189
2256 There is an Image of vertue even in the inferiour creatures. There is an Image of virtue even in the inferior creatures. pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 av p-acp dt j-jn n2. (30) part (DIV2) 392 Page 189
2257 Wherefore the Scripture sends us to them for many vertues, as the sluggard to the Ant, Wherefore the Scripture sends us to them for many Virtues, as the sluggard to the Ant, c-crq dt n1 vvz pno12 p-acp pno32 p-acp d n2, c-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, (30) part (DIV2) 392 Page 189
2258 and indeed we may see the true perfection of the first Creation, the state of it more in the creatures then in our selves, and indeed we may see the true perfection of the First Creation, the state of it more in the creatures then in our selves, cc av pns12 vmb vvi dt j n1 pp-f dt ord n1, dt n1 pp-f pn31 av-dc p-acp dt n2 av p-acp po12 n2, (30) part (DIV2) 392 Page 189
2259 for there is no such degeneration in any creature as there is in man. for there is no such degeneration in any creature as there is in man. c-acp pc-acp vbz dx d n1 p-acp d n1 c-acp pc-acp vbz p-acp n1. (30) part (DIV2) 392 Page 189
2260 Now that which in a Dove the Scripture aimes at, Wee should resemble a Dove in, is his meekenesse especially. Now that which in a Dove the Scripture aims At, we should resemble a Dove in, is his meekness especially. av cst r-crq p-acp dt n1 dt n1 vvz p-acp, pns12 vmd vvi dt n1 p-acp, vbz po31 n1 av-j. (30) part (DIV2) 393 Page 189
2261 The Church is meeke both to God and Man, not given to murmurings and revengement; The Church is meek both to God and Man, not given to murmurings and revengement; dt n1 vbz j av-d p-acp np1 cc n1, xx vvn p-acp n2 cc n1; (30) part (DIV2) 393 Page 189
2262 meeke, that is, I held my tongue without murmuring (as it is in the Psalme) I was dumbe, &c. which is a grace that Gods Spirit frames in the heart of the Church, meek, that is, I held my tongue without murmuring (as it is in the Psalm) I was dumb, etc. which is a grace that God's Spirit frames in the heart of the Church, j, cst vbz, pns11 vvd po11 n1 p-acp j-vvg (c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1) pns11 vbds j, av r-crq vbz dt n1 cst ng1 n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (30) part (DIV2) 393 Page 189
2263 and every particular Christian, even to be meeke towards God by an holy silence; And likewise towards men to put on the Bowells of meekenesse, as we are exhorted, Collos. 3. 12. As the elect of God put on the Bowells of meekenesse, and every particular Christian, even to be meek towards God by an holy silence; And likewise towards men to put on the Bowels of meekness, as we Are exhorted, Colossians 3. 12. As the elect of God put on the Bowels of meekness, cc d j njp, av pc-acp vbi j p-acp np1 p-acp dt j n1; cc av p-acp n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, c-acp pns12 vbr vvn, np1 crd crd p-acp dt n-vvn pp-f np1 vvd p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, (30) part (DIV2) 393 Page 190
2264 and compassion, &c. Hereby we shall shew our selves to be Christs, and to have the Spirit of Christ. and compassion, etc. Hereby we shall show our selves to be Christ, and to have the Spirit of christ. cc n1, av av pns12 vmb vvi po12 n2 pc-acp vbi npg1, cc pc-acp vhi dt n1 pp-f np1. (30) part (DIV2) 393 Page 190
2265 And this grace disposeth us to a neerer communion with God then other graces: And this grace Disposeth us to a nearer communion with God then other graces: cc d n1 vvz pno12 p-acp dt jc n1 p-acp np1 av j-jn n2: (30) part (DIV2) 393 Page 190
2266 it is a grace, that God most delights in, and would have his spouse to be adorned with, it is a grace, that God most delights in, and would have his spouse to be adorned with, pn31 vbz dt n1, cst np1 av-ds vvz p-acp, cc vmd vhi po31 n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp, (30) part (DIV2) 393 Page 190
2267 as is shewed, 1. Pet. 3. 4. where the Apostle tells woemen, it is the best Jewell and ornament that they can weare, as is showed, 1. Pet. 3. 4. where the Apostle tells women, it is the best Jewel and ornament that they can wear, c-acp vbz vvn, crd np1 crd crd n1 dt n1 vvz n2, pn31 vbz dt js n1 cc n1 cst pns32 vmb vvi, (30) part (DIV2) 393 Page 190
2268 and is with God of great price. Moses we reade, was a mighty man in prayer; and is with God of great price. Moses we read, was a mighty man in prayer; cc vbz p-acp n1 pp-f j n1. np1 pns12 vvb, vbds dt j n1 p-acp n1; (30) part (DIV2) 393 Page 190
2269 and a speciall meanes to helpe and fit him thereunto, was because he was the meekest man on earth. And therefore, Zeph. 2. 1, 2. Seeke the Lord seeke meekenesse. and a special means to help and fit him thereunto, was Because he was the Meekest man on earth. And Therefore, Zephaniah 2. 1, 2. Seek the Lord seek meekness. cc dt j n2 pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno31 av, vbds c-acp pns31 vbds dt js n1 p-acp n1. cc av, np1 crd crd, crd vvb dt n1 vvb n1. (30) part (DIV2) 393 Page 190
2270 And it fitts a man for communion with God. For God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the meeke and humble. And it fitts a man for communion with God. For God Resisteth the proud, and gives grace to the meek and humble. cc pn31 n2 dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp np1. p-acp np1 vvz dt j, cc vvz n1 p-acp dt j cc j. (30) part (DIV2) 393 Page 190
2271 It is a grace that empties the soule of selfe conceit, to thinke a mans selfe unworthy of any thing, It is a grace that empties the soul of self conceit, to think a men self unworthy of any thing, pn31 vbz dt n1 cst vvz dt n1 pp-f n1 n1, pc-acp vvi dt ng1 n1 j pp-f d n1, (30) part (DIV2) 393 Page 190
2272 and so makes it capacious, low, and fit for God to fill with a larger measure of his Spirit; and so makes it capacious, low, and fit for God to fill with a larger measure of his Spirit; cc av vvz pn31 j, j, cc j p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt jc n1 pp-f po31 n1; (30) part (DIV2) 393 Page 190
2273 it takes away the roughnesse and swelling of the soule, that keepes out God and grace, it Takes away the roughness and swelling of the soul, that keeps out God and grace, pn31 vvz av dt n1 cc n-vvg pp-f dt n1, cst vvz av np1 cc n1, (30) part (DIV2) 393 Page 190
2274 therefore in that grace wee must especially be like this meeke creature, which is no vindicative creature, that hath no way to revenge it selfe. Therefore in that grace we must especially be like this meek creature, which is no vindicative creature, that hath no Way to revenge it self. av p-acp d n1 pns12 vmb av-j vbi av-j d j n1, r-crq vbz dx j n1, cst vhz dx n1 pc-acp vvi pn31 n1. (30) part (DIV2) 393 Page 190
2275 Againe it is a simple creature without guile, it hath no way to defend it selfe, but onely by flight. Again it is a simple creature without guile, it hath no Way to defend it self, but only by flight. av pn31 vbz dt j n1 p-acp n1, pn31 vhz dx n1 pc-acp vvi pn31 n1, cc-acp av-j p-acp n1. (30) part (DIV2) 394 Page 190
2276 There is a simplicity that is sinfull, when there is no mixture of wisdom in it. There is a simplicity that is sinful, when there is no mixture of Wisdom in it. pc-acp vbz dt n1 cst vbz j, c-crq pc-acp vbz dx n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pn31. (30) part (DIV2) 394 Page 190
2277 There is a simplicity, that is a pure simplicity, and so God is simple, which simplicity of God is the grou•d of many o•her attributes. There is a simplicity, that is a pure simplicity, and so God is simple, which simplicity of God is the grou•d of many o•her attributes. a-acp vbz dt n1, cst vbz dt j n1, cc av np1 vbz j, r-crq n1 pp-f np1 vbz dt n1 pp-f d j-jn n2. (30) part (DIV2) 394 Page 191
2278 For t•er•po• hee is Eternall, because there is nothing co•trarie in him, there is no mixture in him of any thing opposite, For t•er•po• he is Eternal, Because there is nothing co•trarie in him, there is no mixture in him of any thing opposite, p-acp n1 pns31 vbz j, c-acp pc-acp vbz pix j-jn p-acp pno31, pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp pno31 pp-f d n1 j-jn, (30) part (DIV2) 394 Page 191
2279 so th•t is a good simplicity in us, when there is no mixture of fraude, no duplicity in the soule; so th•t is a good simplicity in us, when there is no mixture of fraud, no duplicity in the soul; av n1 vbz dt j n1 p-acp pno12, c-crq pc-acp vbz dx n1 pp-f n1, dx n1 p-acp dt n1; (30) part (DIV2) 394 Page 191
2280 A double hearted man is inconstant and unstable in all his wayes. Now simplicity as it is a vertue, so we must im•tate the Dove in it, A double hearted man is inconstant and unstable in all his ways. Now simplicity as it is a virtue, so we must im•tate the Dove in it, dt j-jn j-vvn n1 vbz j cc j p-acp d po31 n2. av n1 c-acp pn31 vbz dt n1, av pns12 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp pn31, (30) part (DIV2) 394 Page 191
2281 for there is a sinnefull Dove-like sillynesse. for there is a sinful Dovelike silliness. c-acp pc-acp vbz dt j j n1. (30) part (DIV2) 394 Page 191
2282 For Hosea. 7. 11. Ephra•m is said there to be like a silly Dove without heart, they call t• Egipt, they goe to Assiria, There is a fatall simplicity usually going before destruction, For Hosea. 7. 11. Ephra•m is said there to be like a silly Dove without heart, they call t• Egypt, they go to Assyria, There is a fatal simplicity usually going before destruction, p-acp np1. crd crd np1 vbz vvn a-acp pc-acp vbi av-j dt j n1 p-acp n1, pns32 vvb n1 np1, pns32 vvb p-acp np1, a-acp vbz dt j n1 av-j vvg p-acp n1, (30) part (DIV2) 394 Page 191
2283 when wee hate those that defend us, and account them enemies, and relie more upon them that are enemies indeed then upon friends. when we hate those that defend us, and account them enemies, and rely more upon them that Are enemies indeed then upon Friends. c-crq pns12 vvb d cst vvb pno12, cc vvi pno32 n2, cc vvi av-dc p-acp pno32 cst vbr n2 av av p-acp n2. (30) part (DIV2) 394 Page 191
2284 So it was with Ephraim before his destruction, he was a silly Dove without heart, he called to Egypt and went to Assyria (false friends) that were enemyes to the Church of God; So it was with Ephraim before his destruction, he was a silly Dove without heart, he called to Egypt and went to Assyria (false Friends) that were enemies to the Church of God; av pn31 vbds p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vbds dt j n1 p-acp n1, pns31 vvd p-acp np1 cc vvd p-acp np1 (j n2) cst vbdr n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (30) part (DIV2) 394 Page 191
2285 yet they trusted them more then God or the Prophets. yet they trusted them more then God or the prophets. av pns32 vvd pno32 av-dc cs np1 cc dt n2. (30) part (DIV2) 394 Page 191
2286 Men have a world of tricks to unde•mine their friends, to ruine them, and to deserve ill of those that would with all their hearts deserve well of them, Men have a world of tricks to unde•mine their Friends, to ruin them, and to deserve ill of those that would with all their hearts deserve well of them, n2 vhb dt n1 pp-f n2 pc-acp vvi po32 n2, pc-acp vvi pno32, cc pc-acp vvi av-jn pp-f d cst vmd p-acp d po32 n2 vvi av pp-f pno32, (30) part (DIV2) 394 Page 191
2287 when yet in the meane time they can gratifie the enemy, please them and hold correspondencie with them, as heere Ephraim did. when yet in the mean time they can gratify the enemy, please them and hold correspondency with them, as Here Ephraim did. c-crq av p-acp dt j n1 pns32 vmb vvi dt n1, vvb pno32 cc vvb n1 p-acp pno32, c-acp av np1 vdd. (30) part (DIV2) 394 Page 191
2288 Ephraim is a silly Dove, &c. This therefore is not that which wee must aime at, Ephraim is a silly Dove, etc. This Therefore is not that which we must aim At, np1 vbz dt j n1, av np1 av vbz xx d r-crq pns12 vmb vvi p-acp, (30) part (DIV2) 394 Page 191
2289 but to be simple and children concerning evill, but not in ignorance and simplicitie that way. but to be simple and children Concerning evil, but not in ignorance and simplicity that Way. cc-acp pc-acp vbi j cc n2 vvg j-jn, cc-acp xx p-acp n1 cc n1 cst n1. (30) part (DIV2) 394 Page 192
2290 Againe, this creature is a faithfull creature, that is mainely here aimed at; Again, this creature is a faithful creature, that is mainly Here aimed At; av, d n1 vbz dt j n1, cst vbz av-j av vvn p-acp; (30) part (DIV2) 395 Page 192
2291 it is faithfull to the mate, So the Christian soule by the Spirit of God, it is made faithfull to Christ, it keepes the judgement chast, is not tainted with errors and sinnes, hee keepes his affections chast likewise, sets nothing in his heart above Christ, whom hath hee in Heaven but him, it is faithful to the mate, So the Christian soul by the Spirit of God, it is made faithful to christ, it keeps the judgement chaste, is not tainted with errors and Sins, he keeps his affections chaste likewise, sets nothing in his heart above christ, whom hath he in Heaven but him, pn31 vbz j p-acp dt n1, av dt njp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pn31 vbz vvn j p-acp np1, pn31 vvz dt n1 j, vbz xx vvn p-acp n2 cc n2, pns31 vvz po31 n2 vvd av, vvz pix p-acp po31 n1 p-acp np1, r-crq vhz pns31 p-acp n1 p-acp pno31, (30) part (DIV2) 395 Page 192
2292 and what is there in Earth hee desires beside him. and what is there in Earth he Desires beside him. cc r-crq vbz a-acp p-acp n1 pns31 vvz p-acp pno31. (30) part (DIV2) 395 Page 192
2293 You know in the Revelation, the Spouse of Christ is brought in like a Virgin contracted, but the Romish Church like a whore. Therefore the Church of God must take heed of the Roman Church, for that is not a Dove, wee must be Virgins, who must keepe chast soules to Christ, You know in the Revelation, the Spouse of christ is brought in like a Virgae contracted, but the Romish Church like a whore. Therefore the Church of God must take heed of the Roman Church, for that is not a Dove, we must be Virgins, who must keep chaste Souls to christ, pn22 vvb p-acp dt n1, dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn p-acp av-j dt n1 vvn, p-acp dt np1 n1 av-j dt n1. av dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb vvi n1 pp-f dt np1 n1, p-acp d vbz xx dt n1, pns12 vmb vbi n2, r-crq vmb vvi j n2 p-acp np1, (30) part (DIV2) 395 Page 192
2294 as you have it Reve. 14. 4. Those that follow the Lamb, Rev. 14. 4. wheresoever hee goeth, they have not defiled themselves with woemen, the meaning is spirituall, as you have it Reve. 14. 4. Those that follow the Lamb, Rev. 14. 4. wheresoever he Goes, they have not defiled themselves with women, the meaning is spiritual, c-acp pn22 vhb pn31 np1 crd crd d cst vvb dt n1, n1 crd crd c-crq pns31 vvz, pns32 vhb xx vvn px32 p-acp n2, dt n1 vbz j, (30) part (DIV2) 395 Page 192
2295 namely that they have not defiled themselves with Idolatry and spirituall fornication: they have chast hearts to Christ. namely that they have not defiled themselves with Idolatry and spiritual fornication: they have chaste hearts to christ. av cst pns32 vhb xx vvn px32 p-acp n1 cc j n1: pns32 vhb j n2 p-acp np1. (30) part (DIV2) 395 Page 192
2296 So in this respect they resemble the Dove; These therefore that draw away from the love of religion to mixture, to be meretrices, and harlots in religion, they are not Christs doves, So in this respect they resemble the Dove; These Therefore that draw away from the love of Religion to mixture, to be Prostitutes, and harlots in Religion, they Are not Christ Dove, av p-acp d n1 pns32 vvb dt n1; d av cst vvb av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1, pc-acp vbi n2, cc n2 p-acp n1, pns32 vbr xx npg1 n2, (30) part (DIV2) 395 Page 192
2297 as farre as they yeeld to this, it is an argument that they have false hearts; as Far as they yield to this, it is an argument that they have false hearts; c-acp av-j c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp d, pn31 vbz dt n1 cst pns32 vhb j n2; (30) part (DIV2) 395 Page 192
2298 Christs Church is a Dove, she keepes close and inviolate to him. Christ Church is a Dove, she keeps close and inviolate to him. npg1 n1 vbz dt n1, pns31 vvz j cc j p-acp pno31. (30) part (DIV2) 395 Page 192
2299 Againe, This creature is of a neate d•sposition, it will not lodge where it shall bee troubled with stench, Again, This creature is of a neat d•sposition, it will not lodge where it shall be troubled with stench, av, d n1 vbz pp-f dt j n1, pn31 vmb xx vvi c-crq pn31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1, (30) part (DIV2) 396 Page 194
2300 and annoyed that way, and likewise feedes neately on pure graine, not upon carrion, as you see in the Arke, when the Raven was sent out it lights upon carrion, of which there was then plenty, and annoyed that Way, and likewise feeds neatly on pure grain, not upon carrion, as you see in the Ark, when the Raven was sent out it lights upon carrion, of which there was then plenty, cc vvd cst n1, cc av vvz av-j p-acp j n1, xx p-acp n1, c-acp pn22 vvb p-acp dt n1, c-crq dt n1 vbds vvn av pn31 vvz p-acp n1, pp-f r-crq a-acp vbds av n1, (30) part (DIV2) 396 Page 194
2301 and therefore never came into the Arke againe. But the Dove, when she went out would not light upon carrion, or dead things; and Therefore never Come into the Ark again. But the Dove, when she went out would not Light upon carrion, or dead things; cc av av-x vvd p-acp dt n1 av. p-acp dt n1, c-crq pns31 vvd av vmd xx vvi p-acp n1, cc j n2; (30) part (DIV2) 396 Page 194
2302 and so finding noe fit food came backe againe to the Arke. So the Christian soule in this respect is like a Dove, that will not feed upon worldly carrion, and so finding no fit food Come back again to the Ark. So the Christian soul in this respect is like a Dove, that will not feed upon worldly carrion, cc av vvg dx j n1 vvd av av p-acp dt n1. av dt njp n1 p-acp d n1 vbz av-j dt n1, cst vmb xx vvi p-acp j n1, (30) part (DIV2) 396 Page 194
2303 or sinnefull pleasures, but upon Christ and spirituall things. or sinful pleasures, but upon christ and spiritual things. cc j n2, cc-acp p-acp np1 cc j n2. (30) part (DIV2) 396 Page 194
2304 The soule of a carnall, and a naturall man useth to feed upon dust, earth and earthly things, The soul of a carnal, and a natural man uses to feed upon dust, earth and earthly things, dt n1 pp-f dt j, cc dt j n1 vvz pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, n1 cc j n2, (30) part (DIV2) 396 Page 194
2305 when the soule of a true Christian, that hath the taste of Grace, feedes n•atly, it will not feed on that which is base and earthly, when the soul of a true Christian, that hath the taste of Grace, feeds n•atly, it will not feed on that which is base and earthly, c-crq dt n1 pp-f dt j njp, cst vhz dt n1 pp-f n1, vvz av-j, pn31 vmb xx vvi p-acp d r-crq vbz j cc j, (30) part (DIV2) 396 Page 194
2306 but upon heavenly and spirituall things. but upon heavenly and spiritual things. cc-acp p-acp j cc j n2. (30) part (DIV2) 396 Page 194
2307 It is Gregaria avis, a bird that loves commu•ion and fellowship, as the Prophet speakes, Who are those that flocke to the windowes as Doves, for so they use to flocke to their houses by companies. It is Gregaria avis, a bird that loves commu•ion and fellowship, as the Prophet speaks, Who Are those that flock to the windows as Dove, for so they use to flock to their houses by companies. pn31 vbz njp fw-fr, dt n1 cst vvz n1 cc n1, c-acp dt n1 vvz, r-crq vbr d cst vvb p-acp dt n2 p-acp n2, c-acp av pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n2 p-acp n2. (30) part (DIV2) 397 Page 194
2308 So the children of God love the communion and fellowship one of another, and keep severed from the world, So the children of God love the communion and fellowship one of Another, and keep severed from the world, np1 dt n2 pp-f np1 vvb dt n1 cc n1 crd pp-f n-jn, cc vvi vvn p-acp dt n1, (30) part (DIV2) 397 Page 194
2309 as soone as ever they are seperated from it; delighting in all those of the same nature. as soon as ever they Are separated from it; delighting in all those of the same nature. c-acp av c-acp av pns32 vbr vvn p-acp pn31; vvg p-acp d d pp-f dt d n1. (30) part (DIV2) 397 Page 194
2310 Doves will consort with Doves, Christians with Christians and none els•, they can relish no other company, these and such like properties may profitably bee considered of the D•ve. The much standing •pon these were to wrong the intendment of the Spirit of God; Dove will consort with Dove, Christians with Christians and none els•, they can relish no other company, these and such like properties may profitably be considered of the D•ve. The much standing •pon these were to wrong the intendment of the Spirit of God; n2 vmb vvi p-acp n2, np1 p-acp np1 cc pi n1, pns32 vmb vvi dx j-jn n1, d cc d j n2 vmb av-j vbi vvn pp-f dt vvb. dt d vvg av d vbdr pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1; (30) part (DIV2) 397 Page 194
2311 to neglect them altogether, were as much. Therefore wee have touched upon some properties onely. Now For the sufferings of the Church it is like a Dove in this. to neglect them altogether, were as much. Therefore we have touched upon Some properties only. Now For the sufferings of the Church it is like a Dove in this. pc-acp vvi pno32 av, vbdr c-acp av-d. av pns12 vhb vvn p-acp d n2 av-j. av p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pn31 vbz av-j dt n1 p-acp d. (30) part (DIV2) 397 Page 194
2312 The Dove is molested by all the Birds of prey, it being the common prey of all other ravenous birds. The Dove is molested by all the Birds of prey, it being the Common prey of all other ravenous Birds. dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp d dt n2 pp-f n1, pn31 vbg dt j n1 pp-f d j-jn j n2. (30) part (DIV2) 398 Page 194
2313 So the poore Church of God is persecuted and molested, Oh that I had wings like a Dove, &c (saith holy David ) It is an old speech, So the poor Church of God is persecuted and molested, O that I had wings like a Dove, etc. (Says holy David) It is an old speech, np1 dt j n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn cc vvn, uh cst pns11 vhd n2 av-j dt n1, av (vvz j np1) pn31 vbz dt j n1, (30) part (DIV2) 398 Page 194
2314 and is for ever true, That Crowes and such escape better then Doves. and is for ever true, That Crows and such escape better then Dove. cc vbz p-acp av j, cst n2 cc d n1 av-jc cs n2. (30) part (DIV2) 398 Page 194
2315 The punishment that should light on Ravens oft times it lights on Doves, thus Gods Dove, Gods Church is used. The punishment that should Light on Ravens oft times it lights on Dove, thus God's Dove, God's Church is used. dt n1 cst vmd vvi p-acp n2 av n2 pn31 vvz p-acp n2, av npg1 n1, n2 n1 vbz vvn. (30) part (DIV2) 398 Page 194
2316 But, What defence hath Gods poore Church? why no defence. But But, What defence hath God's poor Church? why no defence. But p-acp, q-crq n1 vhz n2 j n1? q-crq dx n1. p-acp (30) part (DIV2) 399 Page 194
2317 First, flight, even as the Dove hath nothing but flight, it hath no tallents to wound, First, flight, even as the Dove hath nothing but flight, it hath no Talents to wound, ord, n1, av p-acp dt n1 vhz pix p-acp n1, pn31 vhz dx n2 pc-acp vvi, (30) part (DIV2) 400 Page 194
2318 but it hath flight, so we are to fly to God as to our mountaine, fly to the Arke that God may take us in. but it hath flight, so we Are to fly to God as to our mountain, fly to the Ark that God may take us in. cc-acp pn31 vhz n1, av pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 c-acp p-acp po12 n1, vvb p-acp dt n1 cst np1 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp. (30) part (DIV2) 400 Page 194
2319 The Church of God hath no other refuge but to be housed in God and Christ, he is our Arke. The Church of God hath no other refuge but to be housed in God and christ, he is our Ark. dt n1 pp-f np1 vhz dx j-jn n1 cc-acp pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp np1 cc np1, pns31 vbz po12 n1. (30) part (DIV2) 400 Page 194
2320 Secondly, and to mourne as Hezekiah saith of himselfe. Isay. •8. Hee mourned as a Dove, and chat•er•d like a Crane. Secondly, and to mourn as Hezekiah Says of himself. Saiah •8. He mourned as a Dove, and chat•er•d like a Crane. ord, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 vvz pp-f px31. np1 n1. pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1, cc vvd av-j dt n1. (30) part (DIV2) 401 Page 194
2321 The state of the Church of God is like the Turtles, to mourne in all afflictions, desertions, The state of the Church of God is like the Turtle, to mourn in all afflictions, desertions, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz av-j dt n2, pc-acp vvi p-acp d n2, n2, (30) part (DIV2) 401 Page 194
2322 and molestations of wicked men, to mourne to God who heares the bemonings of his owne Spirit in them: and molestations of wicked men, to mourn to God who hears the bemoanings of his own Spirit in them: cc n2 pp-f j n2, pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 r-crq vvz dt n2 pp-f po31 d n1 p-acp pno32: (30) part (DIV2) 401 Page 194
2323 and woe to all other birds, the birds of prey, when the Turtles doe mourne (because of their cruelty) it is a presage of ruine to them, and woe to all other Birds, the Birds of prey, when the Turtle do mourn (Because of their cruelty) it is a presage of ruin to them, cc n1 p-acp d j-jn n2, dt n2 pp-f n1, c-crq dt n2 vdb vvi (c-acp pp-f po32 n1) pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno32, (30) part (DIV2) 401 Page 195
2324 when they force the Turtle to sorrow, and mourning. when they force the Turtle to sorrow, and mourning. c-crq pns32 vvb dt n1 p-acp n1, cc n1. (30) part (DIV2) 401 Page 195
2325 And then Thirdly, they have another refuge besides flight and mourning, which is to build high from v•rmin• that would otherwise molest them. And then Thirdly, they have Another refuge beside flight and mourning, which is to built high from v•rmin• that would otherwise molest them. cc av ord, pns32 vhb j-jn n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, r-crq vbz pc-acp vvi j p-acp n1 cst vmd av vvi pno32. (30) part (DIV2) 402 Page 195
2326 Instinct teacheth them thus to escape their enemies by building high, and so to secure themselves. Instinct Teaches them thus to escape their enemies by building high, and so to secure themselves. n1 vvz pno32 av pc-acp vvi po32 n2 p-acp vvg j, cc av pc-acp vvi px32. (30) part (DIV2) 402 Page 195
2327 So there is in Gods childeren a gratious instinct put, an Antipathie to the enemies of it, which tends to their safetie, in that they mingle not themselves with them. So there is in God's children a gracious instinct put, an Antipathy to the enemies of it, which tends to their safety, in that they mingle not themselves with them. av a-acp vbz p-acp npg1 n2 dt j n1 vvd, dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f pn31, r-crq vvz p-acp po32 n1, p-acp cst pns32 vvb xx px32 p-acp pno32. (30) part (DIV2) 402 Page 195
2328 And likewise, God breeds in them a familiaritie with himselfe, and stirrs them to build in him as on a rocke, to be safe in him. And likewise, God breeds in them a familiarity with himself, and stirs them to built in him as on a rock, to be safe in him. cc av, np1 vvz p-acp pno32 dt n1 p-acp px31, cc vvz pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 a-acp p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vbi j p-acp pno31. (30) part (DIV2) 402 Page 195
2329 But you will object, If the Church of God bee his Dove, why is it so with it as it is, that God should suffer his love and his Dove, and his turtle thus (as it were) to bee preyed upon. But you will Object, If the Church of God be his Dove, why is it so with it as it is, that God should suffer his love and his Dove, and his turtle thus (as it were) to be preyed upon. p-acp pn22 vmb vvi, cs dt n1 pp-f np1 vbi po31 n1, q-crq vbz pn31 av p-acp pn31 c-acp pn31 vbz, cst np1 vmd vvi po31 n1 cc po31 n1, cc po31 n1 av (c-acp pn31 vbdr) pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp. (30) part (DIV2) 403 Page 195
2330 Give not the soule of the Turtle to the beasts (saith the Psalmist) If the Church were Gods Dove he would esteeme more of it then hee doth, •nd not suffer it to bee persecuted thus? Give not the soul of the Turtle to the beasts (Says the Psalmist) If the Church were God's Dove he would esteem more of it then he does, •nd not suffer it to be persecuted thus? vvb xx dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n2 (vvz dt n1) cs dt n1 vbdr n2 vvd pns31 vmd vvi dc pp-f pn31 av pns31 vdz, vvb xx vvi pn31 pc-acp vbi vvn av? (30) part (DIV2) 403 Page 195
2331 God never forsakes his Dove, but is an Arke for it to fly to, a Rocke for it to build on, The Dove hath alwayes a refuge in God and in Christ in the worst times; God never forsakes his Dove, but is an Ark for it to fly to, a Rock for it to built on, The Dove hath always a refuge in God and in christ in the worst times; np1 av-x vvz po31 n1, a-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp pn31 pc-acp vvi p-acp, dt n1 p-acp pn31 pc-acp vvi a-acp, dt n1 vhz av dt n1 p-acp np1 cc p-acp np1 p-acp dt js n2; (30) part (DIV2) 404 Page 195
2332 You have a notable place for this. Psal. 68. 13. Though you have lyen among the po•s (that is) smeared, and sullied; You have a notable place for this. Psalm 68. 13. Though you have lyen among the po•s (that is) smeared, and sullied; pn22 vhb dt j n1 p-acp d. np1 crd crd cs pn22 vhb vvn p-acp dt ng1 (cst vbz) vvn, cc vvn; (30) part (DIV2) 404 Page 195
2333 yet they shall bee as the wings of a Dove covered with silver and her feathers with yellow gold, yet they shall be as the wings of a Dove covered with silver and her Feathers with yellow gold, av pns32 vmb vbi p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vvn p-acp n1 cc po31 n2 p-acp j-jn n1, (30) part (DIV2) 404 Page 195
2334 when •he almighty scattered Kings in it, it was white as the snow in Salmon. when •he almighty scattered Kings in it, it was white as the snow in Salmon. c-crq j j-jn j-vvn n2 p-acp pn31, pn31 vbds j-jn p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1. (30) part (DIV2) 404 Page 195
2335 So though the Church of God lies among the pots a while all smeared, and soiled, So though the Church of God lies among the pots a while all smeared, and soiled, av cs dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz p-acp dt n2 dt n1 d vvn, cc vvn, (30) part (DIV2) 404 Page 196
2336 and sullied with the ill usage of the world, yet as long as it keepes it selfe a Dove, unspotted of the filth of the world and sinne, and sullied with the ill usage of the world, yet as long as it keeps it self a Dove, unspotted of the filth of the world and sin, cc vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1, av c-acp av-j c-acp pn31 vvz pn31 n1 dt n1, j pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1, (30) part (DIV2) 404 Page 196
2337 though it bee smeared with the ill usage thereof, we see what God promiseth heere; though it be smeared with the ill usage thereof, we see what God promises Here; cs pn31 vbb vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1 av, pns12 vvb r-crq np1 vvz av; (30) part (DIV2) 404 Page 196
2338 Yet shall they bee as the wings of a Dove covered with silver and her feathers with yellow gold. Yet shall they be as the wings of a Dove covered with silver and her Feathers with yellow gold. av vmb pns32 vbi p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vvn p-acp n1 cc po31 n2 p-acp j-jn n1. (30) part (DIV2) 404 Page 196
2339 So God will bring forth his Dove with glory out of all these abasements at length. So God will bring forth his Dove with glory out of all these abasements At length. av np1 vmb vvi av po31 vvd p-acp n1 av pp-f d d n2 p-acp n1. (30) part (DIV2) 404 Page 196
2340 So much for the title of Dove. It followes So much for the title of Dove. It follows av av-d c-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. pn31 vvz (30) part (DIV2) 404 Page 196
2341 My Vndefiled. My Undefiled. po11 j-vvn-u. (31) part (DIV2) 404 Page 196
2342 Vndefiled is a high word to be applied to the Church of God here, for the Church groning under infirmities to be counted perfect and undefiled: Undefiled is a high word to be applied to the Church of God Here, for the Church groaning under infirmities to be counted perfect and undefiled: j-vvn-u vbz dt j n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 av, p-acp dt n1 vvg p-acp n2 pc-acp vbi vvn j cc j: (31) part (DIV2) 405 Page 196
2343 but Christ who judgeth aright of his Church, and knowes best what she is; Hee yet thus judgeth of her. but christ who Judgeth aright of his Church, and knows best what she is; He yet thus Judgeth of her. cc-acp np1 r-crq vvz av pp-f po31 n1, cc vvz av-js q-crq pns31 vbz; pns31 av av vvz pp-f pno31. (31) part (DIV2) 405 Page 196
2344 But, How is that? The Church is Vndefiled (especially) in that it is the Spouse of Christ and cloathed with the robes of his Righteousnesse. But, How is that? The Church is Undefiled (especially) in that it is the Spouse of christ and clothed with the robes of his Righteousness. p-acp, q-crq vbz d? dt n1 vbz j-vvn-u (av-j) p-acp cst pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 cc vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1. (31) part (DIV2) 405 Page 196
2345 For there is an exchange so soone as ever we are united to Christ, our sinnes are upon him, For there is an exchange so soon as ever we Are united to christ, our Sins Are upon him, p-acp pc-acp vbz dt n1 av av c-acp av pns12 vbr vvn p-acp np1, po12 n2 vbr p-acp pno31, (31) part (DIV2) 405 Page 196
2346 and his Righteousnesse is made ours; and therefore in Christ the Church is undefiled. and his Righteousness is made ours; and Therefore in christ the Church is undefiled. cc po31 n1 vbz vvn png12; cc av p-acp np1 dt n1 vbz j. (31) part (DIV2) 405 Page 196
2347 Christ himselfe the second Person is the first lovely thing next the Father, and in Christ all things as they have relation to Him are loved, as they are in Him. christ himself the second Person is the First lovely thing next the Father, and in christ all things as they have Relation to Him Are loved, as they Are in Him. np1 px31 dt ord n1 vbz dt ord j n1 ord dt n1, cc p-acp np1 d n2 c-acp pns32 vhb n1 p-acp pno31 vbr vvn, c-acp pns32 vbr p-acp pno31. (31) part (DIV2) 405 Page 196
2348 Christs humane Nature is next loved to the second Person, it is Vnited, and is first pure, holy, Christ humane Nature is next loved to the second Person, it is United, and is First pure, holy, npg1 j n1 vbz ord vvn p-acp dt ord n1, pn31 vbz vvn, cc vbz ord j, j, (31) part (DIV2) 405 Page 196
2349 and beloved, Then because the Church is Christ misticall, it is neere to him (and in a manner) as neere as that sacred Body of his, both making up one Christ mysticall, and Beloved, Then Because the Church is christ mystical, it is near to him (and in a manner) as near as that sacred Body of his, both making up one christ mystical, cc vvn, av c-acp dt n1 vbz np1 j, pn31 vbz av-j p-acp pno31 (cc p-acp dt n1) c-acp av-j p-acp d j n1 pp-f png31, d vvg p-acp crd np1 j, (31) part (DIV2) 405 Page 197
2350 And so is amiable, and beloved even of God himselfe, who hath pure eyes: yet in this respect lookes upon the Church as Vndefiled. And so is amiable, and Beloved even of God himself, who hath pure eyes: yet in this respect looks upon the Church as Undefiled. cc av vbz j, cc vvn av pp-f np1 px31, r-crq vhz j n2: av p-acp d n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 c-acp j-vvn-u. (31) part (DIV2) 405 Page 197
2351 Christ and his Church are not to be considered as two, when we speake of this undefilednesse, but as one. christ and his Church Are not to be considered as two, when we speak of this undefiledness, but as one. np1 cc po31 n1 vbr xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp crd, c-crq pns12 vvb pp-f d n1, cc-acp c-acp pi. (31) part (DIV2) 406 Page 197
2352 And the Church having Christ with all that is Christs, they have the field, and the pearle in the field together, And the Church having christ with all that is Christ, they have the field, and the pearl in the field together, cc dt n1 vhg np1 p-acp d cst vbz npg1, pns32 vhb dt n1, cc dt n1 p-acp dt n1 av, (31) part (DIV2) 406 Page 197
2353 and Christ giving himselfe to the Church, he gives his Righteousnesse, his perfection, and holines, all is the Churches. and christ giving himself to the Church, he gives his Righteousness, his perfection, and holiness, all is the Churches. cc np1 vvg px31 p-acp dt n1, pns31 vvz po31 n1, po31 n1, cc n1, d vbz dt n2. (31) part (DIV2) 406 Page 197
2354 But how can it be the Churches, when it is not in the Church, but in Christ? But how can it be the Churches, when it is not in the Church, but in christ? cc-acp q-crq vmb pn31 vbi dt n2, c-crq pn31 vbz xx p-acp dt n1, cc-acp p-acp np1? (31) part (DIV2) 407 Page 197
2355 It is safe for the Church that it is in Christ who is perfect, and Vndefiled; for us to make us appeare so: It is safe for the Church that it is in christ who is perfect, and Undefiled; for us to make us appear so: pn31 vbz j p-acp dt n1 cst pn31 vbz p-acp np1 r-crq vbz j, cc j-vvn-u; p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi pno12 vvi av: (31) part (DIV2) 408 Page 197
2356 and so it is in Christ the second Adam for our good: it is not in him as another person; and so it is in christ the second Adam for our good: it is not in him as Another person; cc av pn31 vbz p-acp np1 dt ord np1 p-acp po12 j: pn31 vbz xx p-acp pno31 c-acp j-jn n1; (31) part (DIV2) 408 Page 197
2357 but it is in him, as the Churches Head, that make both one Christ. The hand and the foot see not; but it is in him, as the Churches Head, that make both one christ. The hand and the foot see not; cc-acp pn31 vbz p-acp pno31, c-acp dt ng1 n1, cst vvb d crd np1. dt n1 cc dt n1 vvb xx; (31) part (DIV2) 408 Page 197
2358 but both hand and foot have benefit by the eye that sees for them. There is no member of the body understands, but the head does all for them. but both hand and foot have benefit by the eye that sees for them. There is no member of the body understands, but the head does all for them. cc-acp d n1 cc n1 vhb n1 p-acp dt n1 cst vvz p-acp pno32. pc-acp vbz dx n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz, cc-acp dt n1 vdz d c-acp pno32. (31) part (DIV2) 408 Page 197
2359 Put the case we have not absolute Righteousnesse, and undefilednesse in our owne Natures and persons inheering in us. Put the case we have not absolute Righteousness, and undefiledness in our own Nature's and Persons inheering in us. vvb dt n1 pns12 vhb xx j n1, cc n1 p-acp po12 d n2 cc n2 vvg p-acp pno12. (31) part (DIV2) 408 Page 197
2360 Yet we have it in Christ that is one with us, who hath it for our good. It is ours; Yet we have it in christ that is one with us, who hath it for our good. It is ours; av pns12 vhb pn31 p-acp np1 cst vbz pi p-acp pno12, r-crq vhz pn31 p-acp po12 j. pn31 vbz png12; (31) part (DIV2) 408 Page 197
2361 For all the comfort, and good that we may have by it, and thereupon, The Church in Christ is undefiled: For all the Comfort, and good that we may have by it, and thereupon, The Church in christ is undefiled: c-acp d dt n1, cc j cst pns12 vmb vhi p-acp pn31, cc av, dt n1 p-acp np1 vbz j: (31) part (DIV2) 408 Page 197
2362 yea even then when it feeles its own defilements. And here ariseth that wondrous contradiction that is found in a beleevers apprehension. yea even then when it feels its own defilements. And Here arises that wondrous contradiction that is found in a believers apprehension. uh av av c-crq pn31 vvz po31 d n2. cc av vvz d j n1 cst vbz vvn p-acp dt n2 n1. (31) part (DIV2) 408 Page 197
2363 The nature of faith is to apprehend Righteousnesse, in the sence of sinne, Happinesse, in the sence of misery, The nature of faith is to apprehend Righteousness, in the sense of sin, Happiness, in the sense of misery, dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz pc-acp vvi n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (31) part (DIV2) 408 Page 198
2364 and favour in the sence of displeasure And the ground of it is; and favour in the sense of displeasure And the ground of it is; cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc dt n1 pp-f pn31 vbz; (31) part (DIV2) 408 Page 198
2365 Because that at the same time, the soule may be in some measure defiled in it selfe, Because that At the same time, the soul may be in Some measure defiled in it self, c-acp cst p-acp dt d n1, dt n1 vmb vbi p-acp d n1 vvn p-acp pn31 n1, (31) part (DIV2) 409 Page 198
2366 and yet notwithstanding be undefiled in her head and husband Christ. and yet notwithstanding be undefiled in her head and husband christ. cc av a-acp vbb j p-acp po31 n1 cc n1 np1. (31) part (DIV2) 409 Page 198
2367 Hence the guilty soule, when it feeles corruption and sinne, yet notwithstanding doth see it selfe holy, Hence the guilty soul, when it feels corruption and sin, yet notwithstanding does see it self holy, av dt j n1, c-crq pn31 vvz n1 cc n1, av a-acp vdz vvi pn31 n1 j, (31) part (DIV2) 409 Page 198
2368 and cleane in Christ the head, and so at once there is a conscience of sinne, and clean in christ the head, and so At once there is a conscience of sin, cc av-j p-acp np1 dt n1, cc av p-acp a-acp pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, (31) part (DIV2) 409 Page 198
2369 and no more conscience of sinne, as the Apostle saith, Heb. 10. 2. when we believe in Christ, and no more conscience of sin, as the Apostle Says, Hebrew 10. 2. when we believe in christ, cc dx dc n1 pp-f n1, c-acp dt n1 vvz, np1 crd crd c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp np1, (31) part (DIV2) 409 Page 198
2370 and are purged with his bloud, that is, there is no more guilt of sin binding over to eternall damnation, and Are purged with his blood, that is, there is no more guilt of since binding over to Eternal damnation, cc vbr vvn p-acp po31 n1, cst vbz, pc-acp vbz dx dc n1 pp-f n1 vvg a-acp p-acp j n1, (31) part (DIV2) 409 Page 198
2371 yet notwithstanding alwayes there is a conscience of sinne, for we are guilty of infirmities, And if we say we have no sinne we lie and deceive our selves. yet notwithstanding always there is a conscience of sin, for we Are guilty of infirmities, And if we say we have no sin we lie and deceive our selves. av a-acp av pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, c-acp pns12 vbr j pp-f n2, cc cs pns12 vvb pns12 vhb dx n1 pns12 vvb cc vvi po12 n2. (31) part (DIV2) 409 Page 198
2372 But, How can this be that there should be conscience of sinne, and no conscience of sinne, a sinner, But, How can this be that there should be conscience of sin, and no conscience of sin, a sinner, p-acp, q-crq vmb d vbi d a-acp vmd vbi n1 pp-f n1, cc dx n1 pp-f n1, dt n1, (31) part (DIV2) 410 Page 198
2373 and yet a perfect Saint and undefiled? The Conscience knowes its owne imperfection, so it is defiled, and accuseth of sinne: and yet a perfect Saint and undefiled? The Conscience knows its own imperfection, so it is defiled, and Accuseth of sin: cc av dt j n1 cc j? dt n1 vvz po31 d n1, av pn31 vbz vvn, cc vvz pp-f n1: (31) part (DIV2) 410 Page 198
2374 And as it lookes to Christ so it sees it selfe pure, and purged from all sinne; And as it looks to christ so it sees it self pure, and purged from all sin; cc c-acp pn31 vvz p-acp np1 av pn31 vvz pn31 n1 j, cc vvn p-acp d n1; (31) part (DIV2) 411 Page 198
2375 Here is the conquest, fight, and the victory of Faith in the deepest sence of sinne, pollution and defilement in our selves; Here is the conquest, fight, and the victory of Faith in the Deepest sense of sin, pollution and defilement in our selves; av vbz dt n1, n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt js-jn n1 pp-f n1, n1 cc n1 p-acp po12 n2; (31) part (DIV2) 411 Page 198
2376 at the same time to see an absolute, and perfect Righteousnesse in Iesus Christ. Herein is even the triumph of Faith whereby it answers God. At the same time to see an absolute, and perfect Righteousness in Iesus christ. Herein is even the triumph of Faith whereby it answers God. p-acp dt d n1 pc-acp vvi dt j, cc j n1 p-acp np1 np1. av vbz av dt n1 pp-f n1 c-crq pn31 vvz np1. (31) part (DIV2) 411 Page 199
2377 And Christ who sees our imperfections, (but it is to purge and cleanse them away, not to damne us for them;) at the same time hee sees us in his owne love, cloathed with his Righteousnesse, And christ who sees our imperfections, (but it is to purge and cleanse them away, not to damn us for them;) At the same time he sees us in his own love, clothed with his Righteousness, cc np1 r-crq vvz po12 n2, (p-acp pn31 vbz pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno32 av, xx pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp pno32;) p-acp dt d n1 pns31 vvz pno12 p-acp po31 d n1, vvn p-acp po31 n1, (31) part (DIV2) 411 Page 199
2378 as one with himselfe indowed with whatsoever he hath, his satisfaction and obedience being ours, as verily as any thing in the world is. as one with himself endowed with whatsoever he hath, his satisfaction and Obedience being ours, as verily as any thing in the world is. c-acp pi p-acp px31 vvn p-acp r-crq pns31 vhz, po31 n1 cc n1 vbg png12, c-acp av-j c-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1 vbz. (31) part (DIV2) 411 Page 199
2379 Thus hee lookes on us, and thus faith lookes upon him too, and together with the sight, Thus he looks on us, and thus faith looks upon him too, and together with the sighed, av pns31 vvz p-acp pno12, cc av n1 vvz p-acp pno31 av, cc av p-acp dt n1, (31) part (DIV2) 411 Page 199
2380 and sense of sinne, at the same time, it apprehends Righteousnesse, perfect Righteousnesse, and so is undefiled. and sense of sin, At the same time, it apprehends Righteousness, perfect Righteousness, and so is undefiled. cc n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt d n1, pn31 vvz n1, j n1, cc av vbz j. (31) part (DIV2) 411 Page 199
2381 This is the maine point in Religion, and the comfort of Christians to see their perfection in Christ Iesus, And to be lost in themselves (as it were) and to be onely found in him, not having their owne Righteousnesse, This is the main point in Religion, and the Comfort of Christians to see their perfection in christ Iesus, And to be lost in themselves (as it were) and to be only found in him, not having their own Righteousness, d vbz dt j n1 p-acp n1, cc dt n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi po32 n1 p-acp np1 np1, cc pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp px32 (c-acp pn31 vbdr) cc pc-acp vbi j vvn p-acp pno31, xx vhg po32 d n1, (31) part (DIV2) 411 Page 199
2382 but the Righteousnesse of God in him. This is a mistery which none knowes but a beleeving soule; but the Righteousness of God in him. This is a mystery which none knows but a believing soul; cc-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno31. d vbz dt n1 r-crq pix vvz p-acp dt j-vvg n1; (31) part (DIV2) 411 Page 199
2383 none see corruption more, none see themselves freed more, they have an inward sight to see corruption, none see corruption more, none see themselves freed more, they have an inward sighed to see corruption, pix vvb n1 av-dc, pix vvb px32 vvn av-dc, pns32 vhb dt j n1 pc-acp vvi n1, (31) part (DIV2) 411 Page 199
2384 and an inward faith to see God takes not advantage at it. and an inward faith to see God Takes not advantage At it. cc dt j n1 pc-acp vvi np1 vvz xx n1 p-acp pn31. (31) part (DIV2) 411 Page 199
2385 And surely there can be no greater honour to Christ then this, In the sence of sin, of wants, imperfections, staines, And surely there can be no greater honour to christ then this, In the sense of since, of Wants, imperfections, stains, cc av-j a-acp vmb vbi dx jc n1 p-acp np1 cs d, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pp-f n2, n2, n2, (31) part (DIV2) 411 Page 199
2386 and blemishes, yet to wrap our selves in the righteousnesse of Christ Godman, and by faith beeing thus covered with that absolute Righteousnesse of Christ, with boldnesse to goe cloathed in the garments of this our elder Brother, to the throne of grace, This is an honour to Christ, to attribute so much to his Righteousnesse, That being cloathed therewith, we can boldly breake through the fire of Gods justice, and blemishes, yet to wrap our selves in the righteousness of christ Godman, and by faith being thus covered with that absolute Righteousness of christ, with boldness to go clothed in the garments of this our elder Brother, to the throne of grace, This is an honour to christ, to attribute so much to his Righteousness, That being clothed therewith, we can boldly break through the fire of God's Justice, cc n2, av pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 np1, cc p-acp n1 vbg av vvn p-acp d j n1 pp-f np1, p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f d po12 j-jn n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, d vbz dt n1 p-acp np1, pc-acp vvi av d p-acp po31 n1, cst vbg vvn av, pns12 vmb av-j vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, (31) part (DIV2) 411 Page 200
2387 and all those terrible attributes, when we see them all (as it were) satisfied fully in Christ. and all those terrible attributes, when we see them all (as it were) satisfied Fully in christ. cc d d j n2, c-crq pns12 vvb pno32 d (c-acp pn31 vbdr) vvn av-j p-acp np1. (31) part (DIV2) 411 Page 200
2388 For Christ with his righteousnesse could goe through the justice of God, having satisfied it to the full for us. For christ with his righteousness could go through the Justice of God, having satisfied it to the full for us. p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n1 vmd vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vhg vvn pn31 p-acp dt j p-acp pno12. (31) part (DIV2) 411 Page 200
2389 And we being cloathed with this his Righteousnesse and satisfaction may goe through too. And we being clothed with this his Righteousness and satisfaction may go through too. cc pns12 vbg vvn p-acp d po31 n1 cc n1 vmb vvi p-acp av. (31) part (DIV2) 411 Page 200
2390 But besides that there is another undefilednes in the Church, in respect to which she is called undefiled, that is, in pur•ty of disposition, tending to perfection. But beside that there is Another undefiledness in the Church, in respect to which she is called undefiled, that is, in pur•ty of disposition, tending to perfection. cc-acp p-acp d pc-acp vbz j-jn n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp n1 p-acp r-crq pns31 vbz vvn j-vvn-u, cst vbz, p-acp n1 pp-f n1, vvg p-acp n1. (31) part (DIV2) 412 Page 200
2391 And God respects her according to her better part, and according to what hee will bring her in due time. And God respects her according to her better part, and according to what he will bring her in due time. cc np1 vvz pno31 vvg p-acp po31 jc n1, cc vvg p-acp r-crq pns31 vmb vvi pno31 p-acp j-jn n1. (31) part (DIV2) 412 Page 200
2392 For we are chosen un•o perfection, and to be holy in his fight, and perfectly holy, undefiled and pure, we are not chosen to weake beginnings. For we Are chosen un•o perfection, and to be holy in his fight, and perfectly holy, undefiled and pure, we Are not chosen to weak beginnings. c-acp pns12 vbr vvn av n1, cc pc-acp vbi j p-acp po31 n1, cc av-j j, j cc j, pns12 vbr xx vvn p-acp j n2. (31) part (DIV2) 412 Page 200
2393 In choosing us, what did God ayme at? Did hee ayme at these imperfect beginnings to rest there? No, we were elected and chosen to perfection; In choosing us, what did God aim At? Did he aim At these imperfect beginnings to rest there? No, we were elected and chosen to perfection; p-acp vvg pno12, r-crq vdd np1 vvi p-acp? vdd pns31 vvi p-acp d j n2 pc-acp vvi a-acp? uh-dx, pns12 vbdr vvn cc vvn p-acp n1; (31) part (DIV2) 413 Page 200
2394 For as it is in this naturall life, God purposed that we should not onely have all the limbes of men, For as it is in this natural life, God purposed that we should not only have all the limbs of men, c-acp c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp d j n1, np1 vvd cst pns12 vmd xx av-j vhi d dt n2 pp-f n2, (31) part (DIV2) 413 Page 200
2395 but grow from infancie to activenesse and perfection; but grow from infancy to activeness and perfection; cc-acp vvb p-acp n1 p-acp n1 cc n1; (31) part (DIV2) 413 Page 200
2396 As God at first intended so much for our bodies, no question hee intends as much also for the soule, that we should not onely have the lineaments of Christianity, a sanctified judgement with affections in part renewed; As God At First intended so much for our bodies, no question he intends as much also for the soul, that we should not only have the lineaments of Christianity, a sanctified judgement with affections in part renewed; c-acp np1 p-acp ord vvd av av-d c-acp po12 n2, dx n1 pns31 vvz a-acp av-d av p-acp dt n1, cst pns12 vmd xx av-j vhi dt n2 pp-f np1, dt j-vvn n1 p-acp n2 p-acp n1 vvn; (31) part (DIV2) 413 Page 200
2397 But hee hath chosen us to perfection by degrees. But he hath chosen us to perfection by Degrees. cc-acp pns31 vhz vvn pno12 p-acp n1 p-acp n2. (31) part (DIV2) 413 Page 200
2398 As the seed first lyes rotting in the ground, then growes to a stalke, and then to an eare; As the seed First lies rotting in the ground, then grows to a stalk, and then to an ear; p-acp dt n1 ord n2 vvg p-acp dt n1, av vvz p-acp dt n1, cc av p-acp dt n1; (31) part (DIV2) 413 Page 201
2399 So Gods wisedome shines here by bringing things by degrees to perfection, and undefilednesse. So God's Wisdom shines Here by bringing things by Degrees to perfection, and undefiledness. av npg1 n1 vvz av p-acp vvg n2 p-acp n2 p-acp n1, cc n1. (31) part (DIV2) 413 Page 201
2400 His Wisedome will have it thus, or else his Power might have it otherwise, because he will have us to live by Faith, to trust his mercy in Christ, His Wisdom will have it thus, or Else his Power might have it otherwise, Because he will have us to live by Faith, to trust his mercy in christ, po31 n1 vmb vhi pn31 av, cc av po31 n1 vmd vhi pn31 av, c-acp pns31 vmb vhi pno12 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp np1, (31) part (DIV2) 413 Page 201
2401 and not to the undefilednesse that is begunne in us, but to admire that which wee have in Christ himselfe. and not to the undefiledness that is begun in us, but to admire that which we have in christ himself. cc xx p-acp dt n1 cst vbz vvn p-acp pno12, cc-acp pc-acp vvi d r-crq pns12 vhb p-acp np1 px31. (31) part (DIV2) 413 Page 201
2402 And indeed it is the character of a judicious beleeving Christian soule, that he can set a price, And indeed it is the character of a judicious believing Christian soul, that he can Set a price, cc av pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j j-vvg np1 n1, cst pns31 vmb vvi dt n1, (31) part (DIV2) 414 Page 201
2403 and value the Righteousnesse of Christ out of himselfe, labouring, living and dying to appeare in that, and valve the Righteousness of christ out of himself, labouring, living and dying to appear in that, cc vvb dt n1 pp-f np1 av pp-f px31, vvg, j-vvg cc vvg pc-acp vvi p-acp d, (31) part (DIV2) 414 Page 201
2404 and yet to comfort and sustaine himselfe during this Conflict and Sight betweene the flesh and the Spirit, that in time this inherent Grace shall be brought to perfection. and yet to Comfort and sustain himself during this Conflict and Sighed between the Flesh and the Spirit, that in time this inherent Grace shall be brought to perfection. cc av pc-acp vvi cc vvi px31 p-acp d n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1, cst p-acp n1 d j vvb vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1. (31) part (DIV2) 414 Page 201
2405 And Christ hee lookes upon us as he meanes to perfect the worke of Grace in us by little and little, And christ he looks upon us as he means to perfect the work of Grace in us by little and little, cc np1 pns31 vvz p-acp pno12 c-acp pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp j cc j, (31) part (DIV2) 415 Page 201
2406 as he meanes to purge and cleanse us, as Ephes. 5. 26, 27. The end of Redemption is, that he might purge his Church, as he means to purge and cleanse us, as Ephesians 5. 26, 27. The end of Redemption is, that he might purge his Church, c-acp pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno12, c-acp np1 crd crd, crd dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz, cst pns31 vmd vvi po31 n1, (31) part (DIV2) 415 Page 201
2407 and so never leave it, till he have made it a glorious Spouse in Heaven. and so never leave it, till he have made it a glorious Spouse in Heaven. cc av av-x vvb pn31, c-acp pns31 vhb vvn pn31 dt j n1 p-acp n1. (31) part (DIV2) 415 Page 201
2408 He lookes upon us, as we shall be ere long, and therefore we are said, To be dead to sinne while we are but dying to it. He looks upon us, as we shall be ere long, and Therefore we Are said, To be dead to sin while we Are but dying to it. pns31 vvz p-acp pno12, c-acp pns12 vmb vbi c-acp av-j, cc av pns12 vbr vvn, pc-acp vbi j p-acp n1 cs pns12 vbr p-acp vvg p-acp pn31. (31) part (DIV2) 415 Page 201
2409 And (saith he) You have cruc•fied the flesh with the affections, and lusts thereof, when we are but crucifying it; And (Says he) You have cruc•fied the Flesh with the affections, and Lustiest thereof, when we Are but crucifying it; cc (vvz pns31) pn22 vhb vvn dt n1 p-acp dt n2, cc n2 av, c-crq pns12 vbr p-acp vvg pn31; (31) part (DIV2) 415 Page 201
2410 but it is said so, Because it is as sure to be done, as if it were done already. but it is said so, Because it is as sure to be done, as if it were done already. p-acp pn31 vbz vvn av, c-acp pn31 vbz a-acp j pc-acp vbi vdn, c-acp cs pn31 vbdr vdn av. (31) part (DIV2) 415 Page 201
2411 As a man, when he is condemned, and going to his execution, he is a dead man; As a man, when he is condemned, and going to his execution, he is a dead man; p-acp dt n1, c-crq pns31 vbz vvn, cc vvg p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vbz dt j n1; (31) part (DIV2) 415 Page 201
2412 So there is a sentence passed upon sinne and corruption, it shall be abolished and die. So there is a sentence passed upon sin and corruption, it shall be abolished and die. av a-acp vbz dt n1 vvd p-acp n1 cc n1, pn31 vmb vbi vvn cc vvi. (31) part (DIV2) 415 Page 202
2413 Therefore it is dead in sentence, and is dying in execution. Therefore it is dead in sentence, and is dying in execution. av pn31 vbz j p-acp n1, cc vbz vvg p-acp n1. (31) part (DIV2) 415 Page 202
2414 It is done, They that are in Christ have crucified the flesh with the lusts thereof. It is done, They that Are in christ have Crucified the Flesh with the Lustiest thereof. pn31 vbz vdn, pns32 cst vbr p-acp np1 vhb vvn dt n1 p-acp dt n2 av. (31) part (DIV2) 415 Page 202
2415 It is as sure to faith as if it were done already. It is as sure to faith as if it were done already. pn31 vbz a-acp j p-acp n1 c-acp cs pn31 vbdr vdn av. (31) part (DIV2) 415 Page 202
2416 So wee are said to fit in heavenly places with Christ, wee are with him already. So we Are said to fit in heavenly places with christ, we Are with him already. av pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp j n2 p-acp np1, pns12 vbr p-acp pno31 av. (31) part (DIV2) 415 Page 202
2417 For Christ having taken us so neere in affection to himselfe, he will never leave us, till he have made us such, For christ having taken us so near in affection to himself, he will never leave us, till he have made us such, c-acp np1 vhg vvn pno12 av av-j p-acp n1 p-acp px31, pns31 vmb av-x vvi pno12, c-acp pns31 vhb vvn pno12 d, (31) part (DIV2) 415 Page 202
2418 as hee may have full contentment in, which is in Heaven; when the contract betweene him and us shall be fulfilled in consummation of the marriage. as he may have full contentment in, which is in Heaven; when the contract between him and us shall be fulfilled in consummation of the marriage. c-acp pns31 vmb vhi j n1 p-acp, r-crq vbz p-acp n1; c-crq dt n1 p-acp pno31 cc pno12 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1. (31) part (DIV2) 415 Page 202
2419 Thus faith lookes, and Christ lookes thus upon us. Which should comfort us in weakenesse, that God regards us not in our present imperfections, Thus faith looks, and christ looks thus upon us. Which should Comfort us in weakness, that God regards us not in our present imperfections, av n1 vvz, cc np1 vvz av p-acp pno12. r-crq vmd vvi pno12 p-acp n1, cst np1 vvz pno12 xx p-acp po12 j n2, (31) part (DIV2) 415 Page 202
2420 but as he means to make us ere long. but as he means to make us ere long. cc-acp c-acp pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp j. (31) part (DIV2) 415 Page 202
2421 In the meane time that hee may looke upon us in love, he lookes upon us in the obedience of his sonne, in whom whatsoever is good shall be perfected at the last. In the mean time that he may look upon us in love, he looks upon us in the Obedience of his son, in whom whatsoever is good shall be perfected At the last. p-acp dt j n1 cst pns31 vmb vvi p-acp pno12 p-acp n1, pns31 vvz p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp r-crq r-crq vbz j vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt ord. (31) part (DIV2) 415 Page 202
2422 What should wee doe then, if Christ doth make his Church thus, his Love, his Dove, his Vndefiled, by making his love to meete in it as the center thereof, whereunto hee doth confine all his love (as it were) wee should confine our love to him againe, What should we do then, if christ does make his Church thus, his Love, his Dove, his Undefiled, by making his love to meet in it as the centre thereof, whereunto he does confine all his love (as it were) we should confine our love to him again, q-crq vmd pns12 vdi av, cs np1 vdz vvi po31 n1 av, po31 n1, po31 n1, po31 j-vvn-u, p-acp vvg po31 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31 p-acp dt n1 av, c-crq pns31 vdz vvi d po31 n1 (c-acp pn31 vbdr) pns12 vmd vvi po12 n1 p-acp pno31 av, (31) part (DIV2) 416 Page 202
2423 and have no love out of Christ, since hee hath no love out of us; There should bee an everlasting mutu•ll shining, and reflection betweene him and the soule. and have no love out of christ, since he hath no love out of us; There should be an everlasting mutu•ll shining, and reflection between him and the soul. cc vhb dx n1 av pp-f np1, c-acp pns31 vhz dx n1 av pp-f pno12; pc-acp vmd vbi dt j j j-vvg, cc n1 p-acp pno31 cc dt n1. (31) part (DIV2) 416 Page 202
2424 Wee should laie open our soules to his love; (as indeed hee desires especially the communion of our affections,) wee should reflect love to him againe. we should lay open our Souls to his love; (as indeed he Desires especially the communion of our affections,) we should reflect love to him again. pns12 vmd vvi j po12 n2 p-acp po31 n1; (c-acp av pns31 vvz av-j dt n1 pp-f po12 n2,) pns12 vmd vvi n1 p-acp pno31 av. (31) part (DIV2) 416 Page 203
2425 This perpetuall everlasting entercourse betweene Christ and his Spouse, is her maine happinesse heere, and her eternall happinesse in heaven; This perpetual everlasting intercourse between christ and his Spouse, is her main happiness Here, and her Eternal happiness in heaven; d j j n1 p-acp np1 cc po31 n1, vbz po31 j n1 av, cc po31 j n1 p-acp n1; (31) part (DIV2) 416 Page 203
2426 In looking on him who hath done so much for us, hee shines on us, and wee looke backe againe upon him. In looking on him who hath done so much for us, he shines on us, and we look back again upon him. p-acp vvg p-acp pno31 r-crq vhz vdn av av-d p-acp pno12, pns31 vvz p-acp pno12, cc pns12 vvb av av p-acp pno31. (31) part (DIV2) 416 Page 203
2427 Doth Christ love us so intimately•, and so invincibly, that no indignities nor sinne could overcome his love, which made, that hee endured that which hee hates most, to become sinne for us, nay the want of that, which was more to him, Does christ love us so intimately•, and so invincibly, that no indignities nor sin could overcome his love, which made, that he endured that which he hates most, to become sin for us, nay the want of that, which was more to him, vdz np1 vvi pno12 av n1, cc av av-j, cst dx n2 ccx n1 vmd vvi po31 n1, r-crq vvd, cst pns31 vvd d r-crq pns31 vvz av-ds, pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp pno12, uh dt n1 pp-f d, r-crq vbds av-dc p-acp pno31, (31) part (DIV2) 416 Page 203
2428 then all the world, the want of the sence of the favour of God for a time, My God my God, why hast thou forsaken me•? Hath Christ thus infinitly loved us, then all the world, the want of the sense of the favour of God for a time, My God my God, why hast thou forsaken me•? Hath christ thus infinitely loved us, cs d dt n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1, po11 np1 po11 np1, q-crq vh2 pns21 vvn n1? vhz np1 av av-j vvn pno12, (31) part (DIV2) 416 Page 203
2429 and shall not wee backe againe make him our love? In their degree the Saints of God have all done so. and shall not we back again make him our love? In their degree the Saints of God have all done so. cc vmb xx pns12 av av vvi pno31 po12 n1? p-acp po32 n1 dt n2 pp-f np1 vhb d vdn av. (31) part (DIV2) 416 Page 203
2430 It was a good speech of Ignatius the Martyr, My love Christ was crucified. It was a good speech of Ignatius the Martyr, My love christ was Crucified. pn31 vbds dt j n1 pp-f np1 dt n1, po11 n1 np1 vbds vvn. (31) part (DIV2) 416 Page 203
2431 So a Christian should say, My love was crucified, my love dyed, my love is in heaven; So a Christian should say, My love was Crucified, my love died, my love is in heaven; av dt njp vmd vvi, po11 n1 vbds vvn, po11 n1 vvd, po11 n1 vbz p-acp n1; (31) part (DIV2) 416 Page 203
2432 And for the things on earth I love them, as they have a beame of him in them, And for the things on earth I love them, as they have a beam of him in them, cc p-acp dt n2 p-acp n1 pns11 vvb pno32, c-acp pns32 vhb dt n1 pp-f pno31 p-acp pno32, (31) part (DIV2) 416 Page 203
2433 as they leade mee to him; as they lead me to him; c-acp pns32 vvb pno11 p-acp pno31; (31) part (DIV2) 416 Page 203
2434 But he is my love, there my love is pitched, even upon him, this is the ground of these Scripture phrases, But our conversation is in heaven from whence wee looke for the Saviour, the Lord Iesus Christ, &c. Col. 3. 1. and set your affections on the things that are above. But he is my love, there my love is pitched, even upon him, this is the ground of these Scripture phrases, But our Conversation is in heaven from whence we look for the Saviour, the Lord Iesus christ, etc. Col. 3. 1. and Set your affections on the things that Are above. cc-acp pns31 vbz po11 n1, a-acp po11 n1 vbz vvn, av p-acp pno31, d vbz dt n1 pp-f d n1 n2, p-acp po12 n1 vbz p-acp n1 p-acp c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1, dt n1 np1 np1, av np1 crd crd cc vvb po22 n2 p-acp dt n2 cst vbr a-acp. (31) part (DIV2) 416 Page 203
2435 Why? Christ our love is there, the soule is more where it loves, then where its residence is. Why? christ our love is there, the soul is more where it loves, then where its residence is. q-crq? np1 po12 n1 vbz a-acp, dt n1 vbz av-dc c-crq pn31 vvz, av c-crq po31 n1 vbz. (31) part (DIV2) 416 Page 203
2436 It dies (as it were) to other things, and lives in the thing it loves, It die (as it were) to other things, and lives in the thing it loves, pn31 vvz (c-acp pn31 vbdr) p-acp j-jn n2, cc vvz p-acp dt n1 pn31 vvz, (31) part (DIV2) 416 Page 203
2437 therefore our thoughts and affections, our joy and delight should bee drawne up to Christ, Therefore our thoughts and affections, our joy and delight should be drawn up to christ, av po12 n2 cc n2, po12 n1 cc vvi vmd vbi vvn a-acp p-acp np1, (31) part (DIV2) 416 Page 204
2438 for indeed his love hath such a magneticall attractive force, that where it is, it will draw up the heavie iron, the grosse soule, for indeed his love hath such a magnetical Attractive force, that where it is, it will draw up the heavy iron, the gross soul, c-acp av po31 n1 vhz d dt j j n1, cst c-crq pn31 vbz, pn31 vmb vvi a-acp dt j n1, dt j n1, (31) part (DIV2) 416 Page 204
2439 and make it heavenly, for there is a binding, a drawing force in this excellent affection of love. and make it heavenly, for there is a binding, a drawing force in this excellent affection of love. cc vvi pn31 j, c-acp pc-acp vbz dt vvg, dt vvg n1 p-acp d j n1 pp-f n1. (31) part (DIV2) 416 Page 204
2440 My love, my Dove, &c. There are all words of sweetnesse, he lobours to expresse all the affection hee can, My love, my Dove, etc. There Are all words of sweetness, he lobours to express all the affection he can, po11 n1, po11 n1, av pc-acp vbr d n2 pp-f n1, pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi d dt n1 pns31 vmb, (32) part (DIV2) 416 Page 204
2441 for the conscience, is subject to upbraid and to claimour much, so that there must bee a great deale of perswasion to still the accusing conscience of a sinner, to set it downe, make it quiet, for the conscience, is Subject to upbraid and to claimour much, so that there must be a great deal of persuasion to still the accusing conscience of a sinner, to Set it down, make it quiet, p-acp dt n1, vbz j-jn p-acp vvi cc p-acp n1 av-d, av cst a-acp vmb vbi dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp av dt vvg n1 pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vvi pn31 a-acp, vvb pn31 j-jn, (32) part (DIV2) 417 Page 204
2442 and perswade it of Gods love. Therefore hee useth all heavenly Rhetoricke to perswade and move the affections. and persuade it of God's love. Therefore he uses all heavenly Rhetoric to persuade and move the affections. cc vvi pn31 pp-f ng1 n1. av pns31 vvz d j n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt n2. (32) part (DIV2) 417 Page 204
2443 In this that the Church is undefiled in Christ, Let us learne when afflicted in conscience not so much to judge of our selves by what we feele in our selves as by what faith suggests. In this that the Church is undefiled in christ, Let us Learn when afflicted in conscience not so much to judge of our selves by what we feel in our selves as by what faith suggests. p-acp d cst dt n1 vbz j p-acp np1, vvb pno12 vvi c-crq vvn p-acp n1 xx av av-d pc-acp vvi pp-f po12 n2 p-acp r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp po12 n2 a-acp p-acp r-crq n1 vvz. (32) part (DIV2) 418 Page 204
2444 In Christ therefore let us judge of our selves by what wee are as in him: In christ Therefore let us judge of our selves by what we Are as in him: p-acp np1 av vvb pno12 vvi pp-f po12 n2 p-acp r-crq pns12 vbr a-acp p-acp pno31: (32) part (DIV2) 418 Page 204
2445 Wee are poore in our selves, but have riches in him; we Are poor in our selves, but have riches in him; pns12 vbr j p-acp po12 n2, cc-acp vhb n2 p-acp pno31; (32) part (DIV2) 418 Page 204
2446 wee die in our selves in regard of this life, but wee have a life in him, we die in our selves in regard of this life, but we have a life in him, pns12 vvb p-acp po12 n2 p-acp n1 pp-f d n1, cc-acp pns12 vhb dt n1 p-acp pno31, (32) part (DIV2) 418 Page 204
2447 an eternall l•fe, and wee are sinners in our selves, but wee have a Righteousnesse in him whereby wee are righteous in his sight. an Eternal l•fe, and we Are Sinners in our selves, but we have a Righteousness in him whereby we Are righteous in his sighed. dt j n1, cc pns12 vbr n2 p-acp po12 n2, cc-acp pns12 vhb dt n1 p-acp pno31 c-crq pns12 vbr j p-acp po31 n1. (32) part (DIV2) 418 Page 204
2448 Wee are foolish,1 Cor. 5. 20. unskillfull, and ignorant in our selves, but hee is our wisdom in all whatsoever is amisse in us. we Are foolish,1 Cor. 5. 20. unskillful, and ignorant in our selves, but he is our Wisdom in all whatsoever is amiss in us. pns12 vbr n1 np1 crd crd j, cc j p-acp po12 n2, cc-acp pns31 vbz po12 n1 p-acp d r-crq vbz av p-acp pno12. (32) part (DIV2) 418 Page 204
2449 Let us labour to see a full supplie of our wants made up in Christ, this is to glorifie God as much as if wee could fulfill the law perfectly. Let us labour to see a full supplie of our Wants made up in christ, this is to Glorify God as much as if we could fulfil the law perfectly. vvb pno12 vvi pc-acp vvi dt j fw-fr pp-f po12 n2 vvn a-acp p-acp np1, d vbz pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp d c-acp cs pns12 vmd vvi dt n1 av-j. (32) part (DIV2) 418 Page 204
2450 If wee were as undefiled as Adam was, wee could not glorifie God more, then when wee finde our selves, If we were as undefiled as Adam was, we could not Glorify God more, then when we find our selves, cs pns12 vbdr p-acp j p-acp np1 vbds, pns12 vmd xx vvi np1 av-dc, cs c-crq pns12 vvb po12 n2, (32) part (DIV2) 418 Page 205
2451 and our conscience guiltie of sinnes, yet thus by the Spirit of God to go out of our selves, and our conscience guilty of Sins, yet thus by the Spirit of God to go out of our selves, cc po12 n1 j pp-f n2, av av p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi av pp-f po12 n2, (32) part (DIV2) 418 Page 205
2452 and to see our selves in Christ, and thus to cast our selves on him, imbrace him, and to see our selves in christ, and thus to cast our selves on him, embrace him, cc pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp np1, cc av pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp pno31, vvi pno31, (32) part (DIV2) 418 Page 205
2453 and take that guift of God given us, Christ offered to us, because God so commands, wee honour God more, and take that gift of God given us, christ offered to us, Because God so commands, we honour God more, cc vvb d n1 pp-f np1 vvn pno12, np1 vvn p-acp pno12, c-acp np1 av vvz, pns12 vvb np1 av-dc, (32) part (DIV2) 418 Page 205
2454 then if wee had the obedience that Adam had at first before his fall. then if we had the Obedience that Adam had At First before his fallen. cs cs pns12 vhd dt n1 cst np1 vhd p-acp ord p-acp po31 n1. (32) part (DIV2) 418 Page 205
2455 For now in the covenant of Grace, hee will bee glorified in his mercy, in his forgiving, forbearing, rich transcendent mercy, For now in the Covenant of Grace, he will be glorified in his mercy, in his forgiving, forbearing, rich transcendent mercy, p-acp av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pns31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp po31 n1, p-acp po31 j-vvg, vvg, j j n1, (32) part (DIV2) 418 Page 205
2456 and in going beyond all our unworthinesse and sinnes, by shewing that there is a Righteousnesse provided for us, the Righteousnesse of God•man, whose obedience and satisfaction, is more then our disobedience, and in going beyond all our unworthiness and Sins, by showing that there is a Righteousness provided for us, the Righteousness of God•man, whose Obedience and satisfaction, is more then our disobedience, cc p-acp vvg p-acp d po12 n1 cc n2, p-acp vvg cst pc-acp vbz dt n1 vvn p-acp pno12, dt n1 pp-f n1, rg-crq n1 cc n1, vbz av-dc cs po12 n1, (32) part (DIV2) 418 Page 205
2457 because it is the d•sobedience of man onely, but his Obed•ence and Righteousnesse is the Obedience, and Righteousnesse of God-man, so it satisfieth divine justice, Because it is the d•sobedience of man only, but his Obed•ence and Righteousness is the obedience, and Righteousness of God-man, so it Satisfieth divine Justice, c-acp pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 av-j, cc-acp po31 av cc n1 vbz dt n1, cc n1 pp-f n1, av pn31 vvz j-jn n1, (32) part (DIV2) 418 Page 205
2458 and therefo•e ought to satisfie Conscience to the full, our faith must answer Christs carriage to us, we must therefore account our selves in him undefiled, because he accounts us so, not in our selves, and therefo•e ought to satisfy Conscience to the full, our faith must answer Christ carriage to us, we must Therefore account our selves in him undefiled, Because he accounts us so, not in our selves, cc vvi pi pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt j, po12 n1 vmb vvi npg1 n1 p-acp pno12, pns12 vmb av vvi po12 n2 p-acp pno31 j, c-acp pns31 vvz pno12 av, xx p-acp po12 n2, (32) part (DIV2) 418 Page 205
2459 but as we have a beeing in him, we are undefiled. but as we have a being in him, we Are undefiled. cc-acp c-acp pns12 vhb dt vbg p-acp pno31, pns12 vbr j. (32) part (DIV2) 418 Page 205
2460 Againe see here Christ accounts us (even in regard of habituall grace) undefiled, though we have for the present many corruptions. Again see Here christ accounts us (even in regard of habitual grace) undefiled, though we have for the present many corruptions. av vvi av np1 vvz pno12 (av-j p-acp n1 pp-f j n1) j, c-acp pns12 vhb p-acp dt j d n2. (32) part (DIV2) 419 Page 205
2461 Let us therefore learne a lesson of moderation of so excellent a teacher ▪ let us not be ashamed to learne of our Saviour. Let us Therefore Learn a Lesson of moderation of so excellent a teacher ▪ let us not be ashamed to Learn of our Saviour. vvb pno12 av vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 pp-f av j dt n1 ▪ vvb pno12 xx vbi j pc-acp vvi pp-f po12 n1. (32) part (DIV2) 419 Page 205
2462 What spirit shall wee thinke they have, that will unchurch Churches, because they have some defilement and unbrotherly bretheren, accounting them no Churches, no Bretheren, because they have some imperfections. What Spirit shall we think they have, that will unchurch Churches, Because they have Some defilement and unbrotherly brethren, accounting them no Churches, no Brethren, Because they have Some imperfections. q-crq n1 vmb pns12 vvi pns32 vhb, cst vmb n1 n2, c-acp pns32 vhb d n1 cc j n2, vvg pno32 dx n2, dx n2, c-acp pns32 vhb d n2. (32) part (DIV2) 419 Page 205
2463 Why hath not Christ a quarrell to the Church then? is hee blind? doth his love make him blind? No, hee seeth corruption, Why hath not christ a quarrel to the Church then? is he blind? does his love make him blind? No, he sees corruption, q-crq vhz xx np1 dt n1 p-acp dt n1 av? vbz pns31 j? vdz po31 n1 vvi pno31 j? uh-dx, pns31 vvz n1, (32) part (DIV2) 419 Page 205
2464 but hee seeth better things, somewhat of his owne that makes him overlooke those imperfections, but he sees better things, somewhat of his own that makes him overlook those imperfections, cc-acp pns31 vvz jc n2, av pp-f po31 d cst vvz pno31 vvi d n2, (32) part (DIV2) 419 Page 205
2465 because they are such as hee meanes to mortifie, subdue, weare away, and to fire out by the power of his Spirit, which as fire shall wast all those corruptions in time. Because they Are such as he means to mortify, subdue, wear away, and to fire out by the power of his Spirit, which as fire shall wast all those corruptions in time. c-acp pns32 vbr d c-acp pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi, vvi, vvb av, cc pc-acp vvi av p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, r-crq p-acp n1 vmb vvi d d n2 p-acp n1. (32) part (DIV2) 419 Page 205
2466 So it is with the Church; put the case, she hath some corruptions, that it be not with her, So it is with the Church; put the case, she hath Some corruptions, that it be not with her, av pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1; vvd dt n1, pns31 vhz d n2, cst pn31 vbb xx p-acp pno31, (32) part (DIV2) 419 Page 205
2467 as it should be, yet shee is a Church notwithstanding. as it should be, yet she is a Church notwithstanding. c-acp pn31 vmd vbi, av pns31 vbz dt n1 a-acp. (32) part (DIV2) 419 Page 205
2468 The Church of Corinth (we see) Paul stiles them Saints, and Bretheren with all those sweet names, notwithstanding they had many corruptions among them. The Church of Corinth (we see) Paul stile them Saints, and Brethren with all those sweet names, notwithstanding they had many corruptions among them. dt n1 pp-f np1 (pns12 vvb) np1 vvz pno32 n2, cc n2 p-acp d d j n2, c-acp pns32 vhd d n2 p-acp pno32. (32) part (DIV2) 419 Page 205
2469 Wee have a company of malignant spirits worse then these a great deale, Atheisticall persons that have no Religion at all, who out of malice and envie watch for the halting of good Christians, who can see nothing but defilement in those that have any good in them, nothing but hypocrisie, mopishnesse, all that is naught, who if they can devise any blemish, put it upon them, we have a company of malignant spirits Worse then these a great deal, Atheistical Persons that have no Religion At all, who out of malice and envy watch for the halting of good Christians, who can see nothing but defilement in those that have any good in them, nothing but hypocrisy, Mopishness, all that is nought, who if they can devise any blemish, put it upon them, pns12 vhb dt n1 pp-f j n2 av-jc cs d dt j n1, j n2 cst vhb dx n1 p-acp d, r-crq av pp-f n1 cc vvi n1 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f j np1, r-crq vmb vvi pix cc-acp n1 p-acp d cst vhb d j p-acp pno32, pix cc-acp n1, n1, d cst vbz pix, r-crq cs pns32 vmb vvi d n1, vvb pn31 p-acp pno32, (32) part (DIV2) 420 Page 205
2470 whereas Christ sees a great deale of ill in the Church, but he sees it to pardon, subdue, whereas christ sees a great deal of ill in the Church, but he sees it to pardon, subdue, cs np1 vvz dt j n1 pp-f j-jn p-acp dt n1, p-acp pns31 vvz pn31 pc-acp vvi, vvb, (32) part (DIV2) 420 Page 205
2471 and to pitty the Church for it, extolling and magnifying it's goodnesse. and to pity the Church for it, extolling and magnifying it's Goodness. cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp pn31, vvg cc vvg pn31|vbz n1. (32) part (DIV2) 420 Page 205
2472 What spirits are those of, that watch to see imperfections in others, (that their hearts tell them are better then they,) that they may onely disgrace them by it: What spirits Are those of, that watch to see imperfections in Others, (that their hearts tell them Are better then they,) that they may only disgrace them by it: q-crq n2 vbr d pp-f, cst vvb pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp n2-jn, (cst po32 n2 vvb pno32 vbr av-jc cs pns32,) cst pns32 vmb av-j vvi pno32 p-acp pn31: (32) part (DIV2) 420 Page 206
2473 for goodnesse they will see none. And lik•wise, It should teach us not to wrong our selves with false judgement. for Goodness they will see none. And lik•wise, It should teach us not to wrong our selves with false judgement. p-acp n1 pns32 vmb vvi pix. cc av, pn31 vmd vvi pno12 xx pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp j n1. (32) part (DIV2) 420 Page 206
2474 Wee should have a double eye, one eye to see that which is amisse in us, our owne imperfections, thereby to carry our selves in a perpetuall humility: we should have a double eye, one eye to see that which is amiss in us, our own imperfections, thereby to carry our selves in a perpetual humility: pns12 vmd vhi dt j-jn n1, crd n1 pc-acp vvi d r-crq vbz av p-acp pno12, po12 d n2, av pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp dt j n1: (32) part (DIV2) 421 Page 206
2475 but an other eye of Faith, to see what we have in Christ, our perfection in him, but an other eye of Faith, to see what we have in christ, our perfection in him, cc-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi r-crq pns12 vhb p-acp np1, po12 n1 p-acp pno31, (32) part (DIV2) 421 Page 206
2476 so to account of our selves, and glory in this our best beeing, that in him wee have a glorious beeing, such an one whereby God esteemes us perfect, and undefiled in him onely. so to account of our selves, and glory in this our best being, that in him we have a glorious being, such an one whereby God esteems us perfect, and undefiled in him only. av p-acp n1 pp-f po12 n2, cc n1 p-acp d po12 js vbg, cst p-acp pno31 pns12 vhb dt j vbg, d dt pi c-crq np1 vvz pno12 j, cc j p-acp pno31 av-j. (32) part (DIV2) 421 Page 206
2477 The one of which sights, should inforce us to the other, which is one end, why God in this world leaves corruption in his children. The one of which sights, should enforce us to the other, which is one end, why God in this world leaves corruption in his children. dt crd pp-f r-crq n2, vmd vvi pno12 p-acp dt n-jn, r-crq vbz crd n1, c-crq np1 p-acp d n1 vvz n1 p-acp po31 n2. (32) part (DIV2) 421 Page 206
2478 Oh, since I am thus undefiled shall I rest in my selfe? Is there any harbour for me to rest in mine owne Righteousnesse? O no, it drives a man out of all harbour; O, since I am thus undefiled shall I rest in my self? Is there any harbour for me to rest in mine own Righteousness? O no, it drives a man out of all harbour; uh, c-acp pns11 vbm av j vmb pns11 vvi p-acp po11 n1? vbz pc-acp d n1 p-acp pno11 pc-acp vvi p-acp po11 d n1? sy uh-dx, pn31 vvz dt n1 av pp-f d n1; (32) part (DIV2) 421 Page 206
2479 Nay, I will rest in that Righteousnesse, which God hath wro•ght by Christ, who is God-Man, That will indure the sight of God, beeing cloathed with which, • can indure the presence of God. Nay, I will rest in that Righteousness, which God hath wro•ght by christ, who is God-Man, That will endure the sighed of God, being clothed with which, • can endure the presence of God. uh-x, pns11 vmb vvi p-acp d n1, r-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp np1, r-crq vbz n1, cst vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, vbg vvn p-acp r-crq, • vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f np1. (32) part (DIV2) 421 Page 206
2480 So, this sight of our owne unworthinesse, and wants, should not be a ground of discourageme••t, So, this sighed of our own unworthiness, and Wants, should not be a ground of discourageme••t, np1, d n1 pp-f po12 d n1, cc vvz, vmd xx vbi dt n1 pp-f n1, (32) part (DIV2) 421 Page 206
2481 but a ground to drive us perfectly out of our selves, that by faith we might renew our title to that Righteousnesse, wherein is our especiall glory, but a ground to drive us perfectly out of our selves, that by faith we might renew our title to that Righteousness, wherein is our especial glory, cc-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno12 av-j av pp-f po12 n2, cst p-acp n1 pns12 vmd vvi po12 n1 p-acp d n1, q-crq vbz po12 j n1, (32) part (DIV2) 421 Page 206
2482 Why should w• not judge of our selv•• as Christ doth? Can we see more in our selves, Why should w• not judge of our selv•• as christ does? Can we see more in our selves, q-crq vmd n1 xx n1 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp np1 vdz? vmb pns12 vvi dc p-acp po12 n2, (32) part (DIV2) 421 Page 207
2483 then hee doth? yet notwithstanding all he sees, hee accounts us as Vndefiled. then he does? yet notwithstanding all he sees, he accounts us as Undefiled. cs pns31 vdz? av p-acp d pns31 vvz, pns31 vvz pno12 p-acp j-vvn-u. (32) part (DIV2) 421 Page 207
2484 Againe, •ince hee accounts us undefiled, because hee meanes to make us so, and now lookes on us, Again, •ince he accounts us undefiled, Because he means to make us so, and now looks on us, av, n1 pns31 vvz pno12 j, c-acp pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi pno12 av, cc av vvz p-acp pno12, (32) part (DIV2) 422 Page 207
2485 as we shall be ▪ In all our •oyles, and infirmities, let us comfort our selves, it shall not thus be alwayes with us. as we shall be ▪ In all our •oyles, and infirmities, let us Comfort our selves, it shall not thus be always with us. c-acp pns12 vmb vbi ▪ p-acp d po12 n2, cc n2, vvb pno12 vvi po12 n2, pn31 vmb xx av vbi av p-acp pno12. (32) part (DIV2) 422 Page 207
2486 O, this 〈 ◊ 〉 of mine shall fall and fall still, and shall d••ay as Sauls house, O, this 〈 ◊ 〉 of mine shall fallen and fallen still, and shall d••ay as Saul's house, sy, d 〈 sy 〉 pp-f png11 vmb vvi cc vvi av, cc vmb vvi p-acp np1 n1, (32) part (DIV2) 422 Page 207
2487 and the Spirit at the last shall conquer in all this. I am not chosen to this beginning, to this conflicting course of life: and the Spirit At the last shall conquer in all this. I am not chosen to this beginning, to this conflicting course of life: cc dt n1 p-acp dt ord vmb vvi p-acp d d. pns11 vbm xx vvn p-acp d n1, p-acp d j-vvg n1 pp-f n1: (32) part (DIV2) 422 Page 207
2488 I am chosen to triumph, to perfection of Grace, this is my comfort. I am chosen to triumph, to perfection of Grace, this is my Comfort. pns11 vbm vvn pc-acp vvi, p-acp n1 pp-f n1, d vbz po11 n1. (32) part (DIV2) 422 Page 207
2489 Thus we should comfort our selves, and set upon our enemies, and conflict in this hope of victory, I shall 〈 ◊ 〉 the 〈 ◊ 〉 of my selfe at the last. Thus we should Comfort our selves, and Set upon our enemies, and conflict in this hope of victory, I shall 〈 ◊ 〉 the 〈 ◊ 〉 of my self At the last. av pns12 vmd vvi po12 n2, cc vvn p-acp po12 n2, cc n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, pns11 vmb 〈 sy 〉 dt 〈 sy 〉 pp-f po11 n1 p-acp dt ord. (32) part (DIV2) 422 Page 207
2490 Jm•erfection should not discourage, but comfort us in this world; wee are chosen to perfection; Jm•erfection should not discourage, but Comfort us in this world; we Are chosen to perfection; n1 vmd xx vvi, cc-acp vvb pno12 p-acp d n1; pns12 vbr vvn p-acp n1; (32) part (DIV2) 422 Page 207
2491 L•t us still re•oyce in that we are chosen to Sanctification, which is a little begunne, being an earnest of other bl•ssings; L•t us still re•oyce in that we Are chosen to Sanctification, which is a little begun, being an earnest of other bl•ssings; vvb pno12 av vvi p-acp d pns12 vbr vvn p-acp n1, r-crq vbz dt j vvn, vbg dt n1 pp-f j-jn n2; (32) part (DIV2) 422 Page 207
2492 let us not rest in the pledge or in the earnest, but labour for a further pledge of more strength, and grace; let us not rest in the pledge or in the earnest, but labour for a further pledge of more strength, and grace; vvb pno12 xx vvi p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp dt n1, cc-acp n1 p-acp dt jc n1 pp-f dc n1, cc n1; (32) part (DIV2) 422 Page 207
2493 For 〈 … 〉 have the Spirit of Christ, will strive to be as much unspotted, For 〈 … 〉 have the Spirit of christ, will strive to be as much unspotted, c-acp 〈 … 〉 vhb dt n1 pp-f np1, vmb vvi pc-acp vbi p-acp d j, (32) part (DIV2) 422 Page 207
2494 and as heavenly as they can; To fit themselves for that heavenly Condition as much as may bee; and as heavenly as they can; To fit themselves for that heavenly Condition as much as may be; cc p-acp j c-acp pns32 vmb; pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp d j n1 c-acp d c-acp vmb vbi; (32) part (DIV2) 422 Page 207
2495 when, because they canno• be in heaven, yet they will converse there, as much as they can; when, Because they canno• be in heaven, yet they will converse there, as much as they can; c-crq, c-acp pns32 n1 vbb p-acp n1, av pns32 vmb vvi a-acp, c-acp d c-acp pns32 vmb; (32) part (DIV2) 422 Page 207
2496 and because they cannot be with such company altogether, they will be as much as may be, labouring as they 〈 … 〉 to be that which they shall be hereafter. Imperfection contents them not; and Because they cannot be with such company altogether, they will be as much as may be, labouring as they 〈 … 〉 to be that which they shall be hereafter. Imperfection contents them not; cc c-acp pns32 vmbx vbi p-acp d n1 av, pns32 vmb vbi c-acp av-d c-acp vmb vbi, vvg c-acp pns32 〈 … 〉 pc-acp vbb d r-crq pns32 vmb vbi av. n1 vvz pno32 xx; (32) part (DIV2) 422 Page 208
2497 and therefo•re they pray still in the Lords prayer, Thy kingdome come. While there is any imperfection, their hearts are inlarged more and more, nothing contents them but perfection. and therefo•re they pray still in the lords prayer, Thy Kingdom come. While there is any imperfection, their hearts Are enlarged more and more, nothing contents them but perfection. cc av pns32 vvb av p-acp dt n2 n1, po21 n1 vvi. cs a-acp vbz d n1, po32 n2 vbr vvn av-dc cc av-dc, pix vvz pno32 p-acp n1. (32) part (DIV2) 422 Page 208
2498 And indeed God accounts us thus u•spotted for this end, because hee would incourage us, Where hee sees the will and indeavour hee gives the title of the thing desired. And indeed God accounts us thus u•spotted for this end, Because he would encourage us, Where he sees the will and endeavour he gives the title of the thing desired. cc av np1 vvz pno12 av j p-acp d n1, c-acp pns31 vmd vvi pno12, c-crq pns31 vvz dt n1 cc n1 pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvd. (32) part (DIV2) 422 Page 208
2499 Verse. 3. I have put of my coate, how shall I put it on? I have washed my feete, Verse. 3. I have put of my coat, how shall I put it on? I have washed my feet, n1. crd pns11 vhb vvn pp-f po11 n1, q-crq vmb pns11 vvi pn31 a-acp? pns11 vhb vvn po11 n2, (32) part (DIV2) 423 Page 208
2500 how shall I defile them? how shall I defile them? q-crq vmb pns11 vvi pno32? (32) part (DIV2) 423 Page 208
2501 Here is an ingenious confession made by the Church of her owne untowardnesse, notwithstanding all Christs heavenly Rhetorick and perswasion that hee did use; Here is an ingenious Confessi made by the Church of her own untowardness, notwithstanding all Christ heavenly Rhetoric and persuasion that he did use; av vbz dt j n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 d n1, c-acp d npg1 j n1 cc n1 cst pns31 vdd vvi; (32) part (DIV2) 424 Page 208
2502 yet shee drawes backe, and seemes to have reason so to doe. yet she draws back, and seems to have reason so to do. av pns31 vvz av, cc vvz pc-acp vhi n1 av pc-acp vdi. (32) part (DIV2) 424 Page 208
2503 I have put my coate, how shall I put it on againe to let thee in, I have washed my feete, &c. It is a phrase taken from the custome of those hot countries, wherein they used to wash their feete. I have put my coat, how shall I put it on again to let thee in, I have washed my feet, etc. It is a phrase taken from the custom of those hight countries, wherein they used to wash their feet. pns11 vhb vvn po11 n1, q-crq vmb pns11 vvi pn31 a-acp av pc-acp vvi pno21 p-acp, pns11 vhb vvn po11 n2, av pn31 vbz dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n2, c-crq pns32 vvd pc-acp vvi po32 n2. (32) part (DIV2) 424 Page 208
2504 I have washed my feete, •ow shall I defile them to rise and open the doore to thee? There is a spirituall meaning herein, I have washed my feet, •ow shall I defile them to rise and open the door to thee? There is a spiritual meaning herein, pns11 vhb vvn po11 n2, av vmb pns11 vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt n1 p-acp pno21? pc-acp vbz dt j n1 av, (32) part (DIV2) 424 Page 208
2505 as if shee had said, I have some ease by this sleepie profession, some freedome from evill tongues, as if she had said, I have Some ease by this sleepy profession, Some freedom from evil tongues, c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, pns11 vhb d n1 p-acp d j n1, d n1 p-acp j-jn n2, (32) part (DIV2) 424 Page 208
2506 and some exemption, and immunity from some troubles I was in before. and Some exemption, and immunity from Some Troubles I was in before. cc d n1, cc n1 p-acp d n2 pns11 vbds p-acp a-acp. (32) part (DIV2) 424 Page 208
2507 I was then perhaps too indiscreete, now wilt thou call me againe to those troubles, that I have wisely avoyded? No, I have put of my coate, I was then perhaps too indiscreet, now wilt thou call me again to those Troubles, that I have wisely avoided? No, I have put of my coat, pns11 vbds av av av j, av vm2 pns21 vvi pno11 av p-acp d n2, cst pns11 vhb av-j vvn? uh-dx, pns11 vhb vvn pp-f po11 n1, (32) part (DIV2) 424 Page 209
2508 how shall I put it on? I have washed my feete, how shall I defile them? I affect this estate very well; how shall I put it on? I have washed my feet, how shall I defile them? I affect this estate very well; q-crq vmb pns11 vvi pn31 a-acp? pns11 vhb vvn po11 n2, q-crq vmb pns11 vvi pno32? pns11 vvb d n1 av av; (32) part (DIV2) 424 Page 209
2509 I am content to be as I am without further troubling of my selfe; Thus the Church puts of Christ. I am content to be as I am without further troubling of my self; Thus the Church puts of christ. pns11 vbm j pc-acp vbi c-acp pns11 vbm p-acp av-jc vvg pp-f po11 n1; av dt n1 vvz pp-f np1. (32) part (DIV2) 424 Page 209
2510 This I take to be the meaning of the words, That which is observiable is this: This I take to be the meaning of the words, That which is observiable is this: d pns11 vvb pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f dt n2, cst r-crq vbz j vbz d: (32) part (DIV2) 424 Page 209
2511 That it is not an easie matter to bring the soule & Christ together into neere fellowship. That it is not an easy matter to bring the soul & christ together into near fellowship. cst pn31 vbz xx dt j n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc np1 av p-acp j n1. (32) part (DIV2) 424 Page 209
2512 We see here how the Church drawes back, for, the flesh moves either not to yeeld at all to duty, We see Here how the Church draws back, for, the Flesh moves either not to yield At all to duty, pns12 vvb av c-crq dt n1 vvz av, c-acp, dt n1 vvz av-d xx pc-acp vvi p-acp d p-acp n1, (32) part (DIV2) 424 Page 209
2513 or to be cold, uncertaine, and unsetled therein. The flesh knowes that a neere communion with Christ cannot stand with favouring any corruption, or to be cold, uncertain, and unsettled therein. The Flesh knows that a near communion with christ cannot stand with favouring any corruption, cc pc-acp vbi j-jn, j, cc j-vvn av. dt n1 vvz cst dt j n1 p-acp np1 vmbx vvi p-acp vvg d n1, (32) part (DIV2) 424 Page 209
2514 & therfore the flesh will doe something, but not enough, it wil yeeld to something, & Therefore the Flesh will do something, but not enough, it will yield to something, cc av dt n1 vmb vdi pi, cc-acp xx av-d, pn31 vmb vvi p-acp pi, (32) part (DIV2) 424 Page 209
2515 but not to that that it should doe, to that communion and fellowship that we ought to have with Christ. but not to that that it should do, to that communion and fellowship that we ought to have with christ. cc-acp xx p-acp d cst pn31 vmd vdi, p-acp d n1 cc n1 cst pns12 vmd pc-acp vhi p-acp np1. (32) part (DIV2) 424 Page 209
2516 To instance in some particulars, as a rule and measure to somewhat of which we should be. To instance in Some particulars, as a Rule and measure to somewhat of which we should be. p-acp n1 p-acp d n2-j, c-acp dt n1 cc vvi p-acp av pp-f r-crq pns12 vmd vbi. (32) part (DIV2) 424 Page 209
2517 A Christian life should be nothing but a communion, and entercourse with Christ. A walking in the Spirit; A Christian life should be nothing but a communion, and intercourse with christ. A walking in the Spirit; dt njp n1 vmd vbi pix p-acp dt n1, cc n1 p-acp np1. dt vvg p-acp dt n1; (32) part (DIV2) 425 Page 209
2518 and to be spirituall, and to savour the things of the Spirit altogether, hee should studie to adorne his profession by a lively and cheerefull performance of dutie: And be exemplarie to others; and to be spiritual, and to savour the things of the Spirit altogether, he should study to adorn his profession by a lively and cheerful performance of duty: And be exemplary to Others; cc pc-acp vbi j, cc pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1 av, pns31 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f n1: cc vbi j p-acp n2-jn; (32) part (DIV2) 425 Page 209
2519 and should be in such a frame, as he should walke continually in the comforts of the Holy Ghost undismayed, and should be in such a frame, as he should walk continually in the comforts of the Holy Ghost undismayed, cc vmd vbi p-acp d dt n1, c-acp pns31 vmd vvi av-j p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j n1 j, (32) part (DIV2) 425 Page 209
2520 and undaunted, And abound in the fruits of the Spirit, and doe all the good he can wheresoever hee comes, Hee should keepe himselfe unspotted of the world, goe against the streame, and undaunted, And abound in the fruits of the Spirit, and do all the good he can wheresoever he comes, He should keep himself unspotted of the world, go against the stream, cc j, cc vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cc vdb d dt j pns31 vmb c-crq pns31 vvz, pns31 vmd vvi px31 j pp-f dt n1, vvb p-acp dt n1, (32) part (DIV2) 425 Page 209
2521 and be-continually in such a temper, as it should be the joy of his heart to be dissolved, and to be with Christ. and be-continually in such a temper, as it should be the joy of his heart to be dissolved, and to be with christ. cc j p-acp d dt n1, c-acp pn31 vmd vbi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 pc-acp vbi vvn, cc pc-acp vbi p-acp np1. (32) part (DIV2) 425 Page 210
2522 One might go on thus in a world of particulars, which would be too long. One might go on thus in a world of particulars, which would be too long. crd n1 vvi p-acp av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2-j, r-crq vmd vbi av av-j. (32) part (DIV2) 425 Page 210
2523 If we could attaine to this excellency, it were an happy life, a Heaven upon Earth, this wee should ayme at. If we could attain to this excellency, it were an happy life, a Heaven upon Earth, this we should aim At. cs pns12 vmd vvi p-acp d n1, pn31 vbdr dt j n1, dt n1 p-acp n1, d pns12 vmd vvi p-acp. (32) part (DIV2) 425 Page 210
2524 Will the flesh indure this, thinke you? No, it will not; Which you shall see more particularly in this next Observation, which is, Will the Flesh endure this, think you? No, it will not; Which you shall see more particularly in this next Observation, which is, n1 dt n1 vvi d, vvb pn22? uh-dx, pn31 vmb xx; r-crq pn22 vmb vvi av-dc av-j p-acp d ord n1, r-crq vbz, (32) part (DIV2) 425 Page 210
2525 That One way, whereby the unregenerate part in us hinders this communion with Christ, and the shining of a beleever in a christian course, Is by false pretences, reasons and excuses. That One Way, whereby the unregenerate part in us hinders this communion with christ, and the shining of a believer in a christian course, Is by false pretences, Reasons and excuses. cst crd n1, c-crq dt j n1 p-acp pno12 vvz d n1 p-acp np1, cc dt j-vvg pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt njp n1, vbz p-acp j n2, n2 cc n2. (32) part (DIV2) 426 Page 210
2526 I have washed my feete, I have put of my coate, &c. I have washed my feet, I have put of my coat, etc. pns11 vhb vvn po11 n2, pns11 vhb vvn pp-f po11 n1, av (32) part (DIV2) 426 Page 210
2527 The flesh never wants excuses and pretences (there was never any yet came to hell, The Flesh never Wants excuses and pretences (there was never any yet Come to hell, dt n1 av-x vvz n2 cc n2 (pc-acp vbds av-x d av vvd p-acp n1, (32) part (DIV2) 427 Page 210
2528 but they had some seeming pretence for their comming thither) to shift and shuf••e off duties, there was never yet any carelesse sinnefull course but it had the flesh to justifie it with one reason or other; but they had Some seeming pretence for their coming thither) to shift and shuf••e off duties, there was never yet any careless sinful course but it had the Flesh to justify it with one reason or other; cc-acp pns32 vhd d j-vvg n1 p-acp po32 vvg av) pc-acp vvi cc vvi a-acp n2, pc-acp vbds av-x av d j j n1 p-acp pn31 vhd dt n1 pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp crd n1 cc n-jn; (32) part (DIV2) 427 Page 210
2529 and therefore it is good to understand the Sophysticall shifts of the flesh, and pretences and shewes which it hath, and Therefore it is good to understand the Sophistical shifts of the Flesh, and pretences and shows which it hath, cc av pn31 vbz j pc-acp vvi dt j n2 pp-f dt n1, cc n2 cc n2 r-crq pn31 vhz, (32) part (DIV2) 427 Page 210
2530 and as it is good to know the truth of God, and of Christ revealed in his word, and as it is good to know the truth of God, and of christ revealed in his word, cc c-acp pn31 vbz j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, cc pp-f np1 vvd p-acp po31 n1, (32) part (DIV2) 427 Page 210
2531 so is it to know the falsenesse and deceitfullnesse of our owne hearts, they are both mysteries almost alike, hard to be knowne. so is it to know the falseness and deceitfullnesse of our own hearts, they Are both Mysteres almost alike, hard to be known. av vbz pn31 pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 d n2, pns32 vbr d n2 av av-j, av-j pc-acp vbi vvn. (32) part (DIV2) 427 Page 210
2532 Labour wee then more and more to know the falsehood of our owne disposition, and to know the truth of God, To give instance in a f•w p•rticulars. Labour we then more and more to know the falsehood of our own disposition, and to know the truth of God, To give instance in a f•w p•rticulars. n1 pns12 av n1 cc av-dc pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po12 d n1, cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt j n2-j. (32) part (DIV2) 427 Page 210
2533 You s•e in the Church the difficulty of her comm•••on with Christ comes from the idle pretences and excuses sh• hath. You s•e in the Church the difficulty of her comm•••on with christ comes from the idle pretences and excuses sh• hath. pn22 vbr p-acp dt n1 dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp np1 vvz p-acp dt j n2 cc n2 n1 vhz. (32) part (DIV2) 427 Page 211
2534 Every one hath his sev•••ll pre••xts, as his state and condition is. Every one hath his sev•••ll pre••xts, as his state and condition is. d pi vhz po31 j n2, c-acp po31 n1 cc n1 vbz. (32) part (DIV2) 427 Page 211
2535 Wee thinke wee should be loosers, if wee give our selves to that degree of goodnesse which others doe, we think we should be Losers', if we give our selves to that degree of Goodness which Others do, pns12 vvb pns12 vmd vbi ng2, cs pns12 vvb po12 n2 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 r-crq n2-jn vdb, (32) part (DIV2) 427 Page 211
2536 whereas God doth curse those blessings which men get with neglect of duty to him. whereas God does curse those blessings which men get with neglect of duty to him. cs np1 vdz vvi d n2 r-crq n2 vvb p-acp n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno31. (32) part (DIV2) 427 Page 211
2537 If wee seeke first the Kingdome of Heaven, all other things that are good for us, shall be cast upon us. If we seek First the Kingdom of Heaven, all other things that Are good for us, shall be cast upon us. cs pns12 vvb ord dt n1 pp-f n1, d j-jn n2 cst vbr j p-acp pno12, vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno12. (32) part (DIV2) 427 Page 211
2538 Thou shalt loose the favour of such a one ▪ Thou shalt lose the favour of such a one ▪ pns21 vm2 vvi dt n1 pp-f d dt pi ▪ (32) part (DIV2) 428 Page 211
2539 Never care for that favour thou canst not keepe with Gods favour, the favour of man is a snare, take heed of that favour that snares thee, thou loosest their favour and company, Never care for that favour thou Canst not keep with God's favour, the favour of man is a snare, take heed of that favour that snares thee, thou loosest their favour and company, av-x vvi p-acp d n1 pns21 vm2 xx vvi p-acp ng1 n1, dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz dt n1, vvb n1 pp-f d n1 cst vvz pno21, pns21 vv2 po32 n1 cc n1, (32) part (DIV2) 429 Page 211
2540 but thou gainest the favour of Christ, and company of Angells. But they will raile on thee and reproach thee with thy old sinnes. but thou gainest the favour of christ, and company of Angels. But they will rail on thee and reproach thee with thy old Sins. cc-acp pns21 vv2 dt n1 pp-f np1, cc n1 pp-f n2. p-acp pns32 vmb vvi p-acp pno21 cc vvi pno21 p-acp po21 j n2. (32) part (DIV2) 429 Page 211
2541 Care not, God will doe thee good for that, as David said, when Shemai cursed him. Care not, God will do thee good for that, as David said, when Shemai cursed him. vvb xx, np1 vmb vdi pno21 j p-acp d, p-acp np1 vvd, c-crq np1 vvd pno31. (32) part (DIV2) 431 Page 211
2542 But I shall loose my pleasure? O but such pleasures end in death; But I shall lose my pleasure? O but such pleasures end in death; cc-acp pns11 vmb vvi po11 n1? fw-la p-acp d n2 vvb p-acp n1; (32) part (DIV2) 432 Page 211
2543 they are but pleasures of sinne for a season, and thou shalt not loose by the change, the wayes of wisdome are pleasant wayes, one day religiously spent in keeping of a good conscience, what a sweet farewell hath it? Ioy is in the habitation of the Righteous. they Are but pleasures of sin for a season, and thou shalt not lose by the change, the ways of Wisdom Are pleasant ways, one day religiously spent in keeping of a good conscience, what a sweet farewell hath it? Joy is in the habitation of the Righteous. pns32 vbr p-acp n2 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1, cc pns21 vm2 xx vvi p-acp dt n1, dt n2 pp-f n1 vbr j n2, crd n1 av-j vvn p-acp vvg pp-f dt j n1, r-crq dt j n1 vhz pn31? n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j. (32) part (DIV2) 433 Page 211
2544 It becomes the Righteou• to be j•yfull. How ever outwardly it seemes yet there is a Paradise within. It becomes the Righteou• to be j•yfull. How ever outwardly it seems yet there is a Paradise within. pn31 vvz dt np1 pc-acp vbi j. c-crq av av-j pn31 vvz av pc-acp vbz dt n1 a-acp. (32) part (DIV2) 433 Page 211
2545 Many such objections the flesh makes, some take scandall at the prosperity of the wicked, Many such objections the Flesh makes, Some take scandal At the Prosperity of the wicked, av-d d n2 dt n1 vvz, d vvb n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j, (32) part (DIV2) 433 Page 211
2546 and affliction of the Saints, and from hence take occasion to ro• in their dreggs of sin, but what saith Christ, Happy is the man who is not offended in m•e. and affliction of the Saints, and from hence take occasion to ro• in their dregs of since, but what Says christ, Happy is the man who is not offended in m•e. cc n1 pp-f dt n2, cc p-acp av vvi n1 p-acp n1 p-acp po32 n2 pp-f n1, p-acp r-crq vvz np1, j vbz dt n1 r-crq vbz xx vvn p-acp n1. (32) part (DIV2) 433 Page 212
2547 As for the prosperity of the wicked, envy them not, they stand in slippery places, and flourish like a greene bay tree, but presently they vanish. As for the Prosperity of the wicked, envy them not, they stand in slippery places, and flourish like a green bay tree, but presently they vanish. c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j, vvb pno32 xx, pns32 vvb p-acp j n2, cc vvi av-j dt j-jn n1 n1, cc-acp av-j pns32 vvb. (32) part (DIV2) 433 Page 212
2548 Take no offence at them nor at the crosse, looke not at this, but at the ensuing comfort. Take no offence At them nor At the cross, look not At this, but At the ensuing Comfort. vvb dx n1 p-acp pno32 cc p-acp dt n1, vvb xx p-acp d, cc-acp p-acp dt j-vvg n1. (32) part (DIV2) 433 Page 212
2549 Blessed are they that suffer for Righteousnesse sake, binde such words to your he•d as your crowne, Go• reserves the best comforts to the worst times, his people never find it otherwise. Blessed Are they that suffer for Righteousness sake, bind such words to your he•d as your crown, Go• reserves the best comforts to the worst times, his people never find it otherwise. vvn vbr pns32 cst vvb p-acp n1 n1, vvb d n2 p-acp po22 n1 p-acp po22 n1, np1 vvz dt js n2 p-acp dt js n2, po31 n1 av-x vvi pn31 av. (32) part (DIV2) 433 Page 212
2550 I but if I be thus precise, the times are so bad, I shall be alone. I but if I be thus precise, the times Are so bad, I shall be alone. pns11 cc-acp cs pns11 vbb av j, dt n2 vbr av j, pns11 vmb vbi j. (32) part (DIV2) 434 Page 212
2551 Complaine not of the times when thou makest them worse, thou shouldest make the times better, the worse the times are, the better be thou, for this is thy glory to be good in an evill generation. This was Lots glory. Complain not of the times when thou Makest them Worse, thou Shouldst make the times better, the Worse the times Are, the better be thou, for this is thy glory to be good in an evil generation. This was Lots glory. vvb xx pp-f dt n2 c-crq pns21 vv2 pno32 av-jc, pns21 vmd2 vvi dt n2 jc, dt jc dt n2 vbr, dt jc vbi pns21, p-acp d vbz po21 n1 pc-acp vbi j p-acp dt j-jn n1. d vbds npg1 n1. (32) part (DIV2) 435 Page 212
2552 Paul tells what ill times they were, But saith hee, Our conversation is in Heaven, from whe•ce wee looke for a Saviour: Paul tells what ill times they were, But Says he, Our Conversation is in Heaven, from whe•ce we look for a Saviour: np1 vvz r-crq j-jn n2 pns32 vbdr, cc-acp vvz pns31, po12 n1 vbz p-acp n1, p-acp n1 pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1: (32) part (DIV2) 435 Page 212
2553 What brings destruction on Gods people, but their joyning with the wicked. What brings destruction on God's people, but their joining with the wicked. q-crq vvz n1 p-acp npg1 n1, cc-acp po32 vvg p-acp dt j. (32) part (DIV2) 435 Page 212
2554 When they joyned with the children of men, then came the flood, these and the like pretences, keepe men altogether from goodnesse, When they joined with the children of men, then Come the flood, these and the like pretences, keep men altogether from Goodness, c-crq pns32 vvd p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, av vvd dt n1, d cc dt j n2, vvb n2 av p-acp n1, (32) part (DIV2) 435 Page 212
2555 or else from such a measure, as may bring honour to God and comfort to themselves. or Else from such a measure, as may bring honour to God and Comfort to themselves. cc av p-acp d dt n1, c-acp vmb vvi n1 p-acp np1 cc n1 p-acp px32. (32) part (DIV2) 435 Page 212
2556 Or if men be great, why this is not honourable to do thus, as you know what Michall said to David, How glor•ous was the King of Israell this day? like a foole, &c. To attend upon the word of God with reverence, to make conscience of Religion, O it stands not with greatnesse &c. But the Spirit of God answereth this in him, I will yet be more vile for God. Or if men be great, why this is not honourable to do thus, as you know what Michael said to David, How glor•ous was the King of Israel this day? like a fool, etc. To attend upon the word of God with Reverence, to make conscience of Religion, Oh it Stands not with greatness etc. But the Spirit of God Answers this in him, I will yet be more vile for God. cc cs n2 vbb j, c-crq d vbz xx j pc-acp vdi av, c-acp pn22 vvb r-crq zz vvd p-acp np1, c-crq j vbds dt n1 pp-f np1 d n1? av-j dt n1, av p-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f n1, uh pn31 vvz xx p-acp n1 av p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz d p-acp pno31, pns11 vmb av vbi av-dc j p-acp np1. (32) part (DIV2) 436 Page 213
2557 It is a mans honour heere to stand for God, and for good things, and it is our honour, that God will honour us so much. It is a men honour Here to stand for God, and for good things, and it is our honour, that God will honour us so much. pn31 vbz dt ng1 n1 av pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, cc p-acp j n2, cc pn31 vbz po12 n1, cst np1 vmb vvi pno12 av av-d. (32) part (DIV2) 436 Page 213
2558 Those likewise that are worldly have excuses also; alas I must tend my calling, and they have Scripture for it to. Those likewise that Are worldly have excuses also; alas I must tend my calling, and they have Scripture for it to. d av d vbr j vhb n2 av; uh pns11 vmb vvi po11 n1, cc pns32 vhb n1 p-acp pn31 p-acp. (32) part (DIV2) 437 Page 213
2559 He• that provides not for his family is worse then an Infidell, as if God had set up any callings to hinder the calling of Christianity, He• that provides not for his family is Worse then an Infidel, as if God had Set up any callings to hinder the calling of Christianity, np1 cst vvz xx p-acp po31 n1 vbz jc cs dt n1, c-acp cs np1 vhd vvn a-acp d n2 pc-acp vvi dt n-vvg pp-f np1, (32) part (DIV2) 437 Page 213
2560 as if that were not the greatest calling, and the best part that will abide with us forever, as if that were not the greatest calling, and the best part that will abide with us forever, c-acp cs d vbdr xx dt js n1, cc dt js n1 cst vmb vvi p-acp pno12 av, (32) part (DIV2) 437 Page 213
2561 as if it were not the part of a Christian to redeeme time from his calling to the duties of Christianity. as if it were not the part of a Christian to Redeem time from his calling to the duties of Christianity. c-acp cs pn31 vbdr xx dt n1 pp-f dt njp pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp po31 n-vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1. (32) part (DIV2) 437 Page 213
2562 I have no time (saith the worldling) what will you have mee to do? why what time had David when hee meditated on the Law of God day and night? hee was a King, the King is bound to study the Scriptures. I have no time (Says the worldling) what will you have me to do? why what time had David when he meditated on the Law of God day and night? he was a King, the King is bound to study the Scriptures. pns11 vhb dx n1 (vvz dt n1) r-crq vmb pn22 vhi pno11 pc-acp vdi? q-crq q-crq n1 vhd np1 c-crq pns31 j-vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 n1 cc n1? pns31 vbds dt n1, dt n1 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi dt n2. (32) part (DIV2) 437 Page 213
2563 And yet whose imployment is greater, then the imploiment of the cheife Magistrate? And yet whose employment is greater, then the employment of the chief Magistrate? cc av rg-crq n1 vbz jc, av dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1? (32) part (DIV2) 437 Page 213
2564 And thus every one as their state and condition is, they have severall pretences and excuses. And thus every one as their state and condition is, they have several pretences and excuses. cc av d pi p-acp po32 n1 cc n1 vbz, pns32 vhb j n2 cc n2. (32) part (DIV2) 438 Page 213
2565 Those that are young, their excuse is, we have time enough for these things hereafter. Those that Are young, their excuse is, we have time enough for these things hereafter. d cst vbr j, po32 n1 vbz, pns12 vhb n1 av-d c-acp d n2 av. (32) part (DIV2) 438 Page 213
2566 Others as those that were negligent to build the second Temple, The time is not yet say they; Others as those that were negligent to built the second Temple, The time is not yet say they; n2-jn p-acp d cst vbdr j pc-acp vvi dt ord n1, dt n1 vbz xx av vvi pno32; (32) part (DIV2) 438 Page 213
2567 when as the uncertainty of this life of ours, the weightinesse of the businesse, the danger of the custome of sinne, the ingaging of our hearts deeper and deeper into the world, makes it a more difficult thing to be a Christian. when as the uncertainty of this life of ours, the weightiness of the business, the danger of the custom of sin, the engaging of our hearts Deeper and Deeper into the world, makes it a more difficult thing to be a Christian. c-crq c-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f png12, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, dt vvg pp-f po12 n2 avc-jn cc jc-jn p-acp dt n1, vvz pn31 dt av-dc j n1 pc-acp vbi dt njp. (32) part (DIV2) 438 Page 214
2568 It more and more darkens our understanding the more we sinne, and the more it estrangeth our affections from good things the more wee have run out in an evill course. It more and more darkens our understanding the more we sin, and the more it estrangeth our affections from good things the more we have run out in an evil course. pn31 n1 cc dc vvz po12 n1 dt av-dc pns12 vvb, cc dt av-dc pn31 vvz po12 n2 p-acp j n2 dt av-dc pns12 vhb vvn av p-acp dt j-jn n1. (32) part (DIV2) 438 Page 214
2569 Time is a speciall mercy, but then thou hast not time onely but the meanes, good company, Time is a special mercy, but then thou hast not time only but the means, good company, n1 vbz dt j n1, cc-acp cs pns21 vh2 xx n1 av-j p-acp dt n2, j n1, (32) part (DIV2) 438 Page 214
2570 and good motions, thou mayest never have such a gale againe, thy heart may be heardned through the deceitfulnesse of sinne. and good motions, thou Mayest never have such a gale again, thy heart may be heardned through the deceitfulness of sin. cc j n2, pns21 vm2 av-x vhi d dt n1 av, po21 n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (32) part (DIV2) 438 Page 214
2571 Againe, who would want the comforts of Religion for the present, (as Austin saith) I have wanted thy sweetenesse too long. Again, who would want the comforts of Religion for the present, (as Austin Says) I have wanted thy sweetness too long. av, r-crq vmd vvi dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp dt j, (c-acp np1 vvz) pns11 vhb vvn po21 n1 av av-j. (32) part (DIV2) 438 Page 214
2572 What folly is it to want the sweetenesse and comfort of Religion so long as we may have it. What folly is it to want the sweetness and Comfort of Religion so long as we may have it. q-crq n1 vbz pn31 pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 av av-j c-acp pns12 vmb vhi pn31. (32) part (DIV2) 438 Page 214
2573 Some others pretend, The uncomfortablenesse of Religion, I shall want my comforts, when as indeed there is no sound comfort without having our hearts in a perfect communion with Christ, walking with God, some Others pretend, The uncomfortableness of Religion, I shall want my comforts, when as indeed there is no found Comfort without having our hearts in a perfect communion with christ, walking with God, d n2-jn vvb, dt n1 pp-f n1, pns11 vmb vvi po11 n2, c-crq c-acp av pc-acp vbz dx j n1 p-acp vhg po12 n2 p-acp dt j n1 p-acp np1, vvg p-acp np1, (32) part (DIV2) 439 Page 214
2574 and breaking of from our evill courses. and breaking of from our evil courses. cc vvg pp-f p-acp po12 j-jn n2. (32) part (DIV2) 439 Page 214
2575 What is the reason of discomforts, unresolvednesse, and unsetlednesse? when we know not where we are, What is the reason of discomforts, unresolvedness, and unsettledness? when we know not where we Are, q-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f n2, n1, cc n1? c-crq pns12 vvb xx c-crq pns12 vbr, (32) part (DIV2) 439 Page 214
2576 whether we goe, or what our condition is, unsetlednesse breedes discomfort, and indeed there is no pleasure so much, whither we go, or what our condition is, unsettledness breeds discomfort, and indeed there is no pleasure so much, cs pns12 vvb, cc q-crq po12 n1 vbz, n1 vvz n1, cc av pc-acp vbz dx n1 av av-d, (32) part (DIV2) 439 Page 214
2577 as the pleasure that the serving of God hath with it. as the pleasure that the serving of God hath with it. c-acp dt n1 cst dt n-vvg pp-f np1 vhz p-acp pn31. (32) part (DIV2) 439 Page 214
2578 As the fire hath light and heate alwayes in it, so there is no holy action that we performe throughly, As the fire hath Light and heat always in it, so there is no holy actium that we perform thoroughly, p-acp dt n1 vhz n1 cc n1 av p-acp pn31, av pc-acp vbz dx j n1 cst pns12 vvb av-j, (32) part (DIV2) 439 Page 214
2579 but as it hath an increase of strength, so there is an increase of comfort and joy annexed to it. but as it hath an increase of strength, so there is an increase of Comfort and joy annexed to it. cc-acp c-acp pn31 vhz dt n1 pp-f n1, av pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 vvn p-acp pn31. (32) part (DIV2) 439 Page 214
2580 There is a prese•t reward annexed to all things that are spiritually good: There is a prese•t reward annexed to all things that Are spiritually good: pc-acp vbz dt j n1 vvn p-acp d n2 cst vbr av-j j: (32) part (DIV2) 439 Page 215
2581 they carry with them present peace and joy, the conscience hath that present comfort, which consumes all discouragements whatsoever, they carry with them present peace and joy, the conscience hath that present Comfort, which consumes all discouragements whatsoever, pns32 vvb p-acp pno32 j n1 cc n1, dt n1 vhz d j n1, r-crq vvz d n2 r-crq, (32) part (DIV2) 439 Page 215
2582 as is alwayes found in the experience of that soule, that hath wonne so much of it selfe, as is always found in the experience of that soul, that hath won so much of it self, c-acp vbz av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, cst vhz vvn av d pp-f pn31 n1, (32) part (DIV2) 439 Page 215
2583 as to breake through discouragements to the practise of holy duties. Beleevers have a joy and comfort, that others know not of: as to break through discouragements to the practice of holy duties. Believers have a joy and Comfort, that Others know not of: c-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2. n2 vhb dt n1 cc n1, cst n2-jn vvb xx pp-f: (32) part (DIV2) 439 Page 215
2584 an hidden kind of Manna, and contentment. These, and a thousand such like discouragements men frame to themselves. My health will not serve: I shall indanger my life; an hidden kind of Manna, and contentment. These, and a thousand such like discouragements men frame to themselves. My health will not serve: I shall endanger my life; dt j-vvn n1 pp-f n1, cc n1. d, cc dt crd d j n2 n2 vvb p-acp px32. po11 n1 vmb xx vvi: pns11 vmb vvi po11 n1; (32) part (DIV2) 439 Page 215
2585 There is a Lyon in the way, (saith the sluggard) who with his excuses thinks himselfe wiser, then the wisest in the Citty; There is a lion in the Way, (Says the sluggard) who with his excuses thinks himself Wiser, then the Wisest in the city; pc-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp dt n1, (vvz dt n1) r-crq p-acp po31 n2 vvz px31 jc, av dt js p-acp dt n1; (32) part (DIV2) 440 Page 215
2586 There is none so wise as the sluggard; There is none so wise as the sluggard; a-acp vbz pix av j c-acp dt n1; (32) part (DIV2) 440 Page 215
2587 for belly pollicie teacheth him a great many excuses, which he thinks will goe for wisedome; for belly policy Teaches him a great many excuses, which he thinks will go for Wisdom; p-acp n1 n1 vvz pno31 dt j d n2, r-crq pns31 vvz vmb vvi p-acp n1; (32) part (DIV2) 440 Page 215
2588 because by them he thinks to sleepe in a whole skinne; Because by them he thinks to sleep in a Whole skin; c-acp p-acp pno32 pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j-jn n1; (32) part (DIV2) 440 Page 215
2589 Hee is but a sluggard for all that, and though hee plead Yet a litle while, P•vertie, not onely outward, He is but a sluggard for all that, and though he plead Yet a little while, P•vertie, not only outward, pns31 vbz p-acp dt n1 p-acp d d, cc cs pns31 vvb av dt j n1, n1, xx av-j j, (32) part (DIV2) 440 Page 215
2590 but spirituall poverty and barrennesse of soule will come upon him, as an armed man, and leave him destitute of grace and comfort, but spiritual poverty and Barrenness of soul will come upon him, as an armed man, and leave him destitute of grace and Comfort, cc-acp j n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 vmb vvi p-acp pno31, c-acp dt j-vvn n1, cc vvb pno31 j pp-f n1 cc n1, (32) part (DIV2) 440 Page 215
2591 when he shall see at the last what an evill course of life hee hath led, that hee hath yeelded so much to his lazy flesh to be drawne away by discouragements from duties, that he was convinced were agreeable to the word. when he shall see At the last what an evil course of life he hath led, that he hath yielded so much to his lazy Flesh to be drawn away by discouragements from duties, that he was convinced were agreeable to the word. c-crq pns31 vmb vvi p-acp dt ord r-crq dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1 pns31 vhz vvn, cst pns31 vhz vvn av av-d p-acp po31 j n1 pc-acp vbi vvn av p-acp n2 p-acp n2, cst pns31 vbds j-vvn vbdr j p-acp dt n1. (32) part (DIV2) 440 Page 215
2592 Now, what may bee the grounds and causes of these false Pre••noes and Excuses, which hinder us from holy duties. There be many causes. Now, what may be the grounds and Causes of these false Pre••noes and Excuses, which hinder us from holy duties. There be many Causes. av, q-crq vmb vbi dt n2 cc n2 pp-f d j n2 cc n2, r-crq vvb pno12 p-acp j n2. pc-acp vbi d n2. (32) part (DIV2) 440 Page 215
2593 First of all, one cause of this in us is this, Naturally so farre as we are not guided by a better spirit then our owne, we are inclined to much to the earthly present thi•gs of this life, First of all, one cause of this in us is this, Naturally so Far as we Are not guided by a better Spirit then our own, we Are inclined to much to the earthly present thi•gs of this life, ord pp-f d, crd n1 pp-f d p-acp pno12 vbz d, av-j av av-j c-acp pns12 vbr xx vvn p-acp dt jc n1 cs po12 d, pns12 vbr vvn p-acp d p-acp dt j j n2 pp-f d n1, (32) part (DIV2) 441 Page 216
2594 because they are present, and pleasant; Because they Are present, and pleasant; c-acp pns32 vbr j, cc j; (32) part (DIV2) 441 Page 216
2595 and we are nuzled up in them, and whatsoever pulls us from them is unwellcome to us, this is one ground. and we Are nuzzled up in them, and whatsoever pulls us from them is unwelcome to us, this is one ground. cc pns12 vbr vvn a-acp p-acp pno32, cc r-crq vvz pno12 p-acp pno32 vbz j p-acp pno12, d vbz crd n1. (32) part (DIV2) 441 Page 216
2596 Againe, Ioyne with this, that, Naturally since the fall, the soule of man having lost wisdome to guide it to that which is truly good, hath wit enough left to devise untoward shifts, to excuse that which is evill. Again, Join with this, that, Naturally since the fallen, the soul of man having lost Wisdom to guide it to that which is truly good, hath wit enough left to devise untoward shifts, to excuse that which is evil. av, vvb p-acp d, cst, av-j c-acp dt n1, dt n1 pp-f n1 vhg vvn n1 pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp d r-crq vbz av-j j, vhz n1 av-d vvn pc-acp vvi j n2, pc-acp vvi d r-crq vbz j-jn. (32) part (DIV2) 442 Page 216
2597 In this fallen estate the former abilities to devise things throughly good, is turned to a matter of untoward wit joyned with shifting. In this fallen estate the former abilities to devise things thoroughly good, is turned to a matter of untoward wit joined with shifting. p-acp d vvn n1 dt j n2 pc-acp vvi n2 av-j j, vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1 vvn p-acp vvg. (32) part (DIV2) 442 Page 216
2598 God made man right but he hath sought out many inventions. Carnall witt, serves carnall will very well: God made man right but he hath sought out many Inventions. Carnal wit, serves carnal will very well: np1 vvd n1 av-jn p-acp pns31 vhz vvn av d n2. j n1, vvz j n1 av av: (32) part (DIV2) 442 Page 216
2599 and carnall lusts never want an advocate to plead for them, namely carnall reason. and carnal Lustiest never want an advocate to plead for them, namely carnal reason. cc j n2 av-x vvb dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, av j n1. (32) part (DIV2) 442 Page 216
2600 From the bent therefore of the soule to ill things, Pleasure, Ease, and Honour, (such a condition as pleaseth the outward man since the fall) the bent and weight of the soule goeth this way, together with wit: From the bent Therefore of the soul to ill things, Pleasure, Ease, and Honour, (such a condition as Pleases the outward man since the fallen) the bent and weight of the soul Goes this Way, together with wit: p-acp dt n1 av pp-f dt n1 p-acp j-jn n2, n1, np1-n, cc n1, (d dt n1 c-acp vvz dt j n1 p-acp dt n1) dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz d n1, av p-acp n1: (32) part (DIV2) 442 Page 216
2601 having lost the Image of God in holy wisdome, there is shifting. This is a ground also why delayes are joyned with shifts. having lost the Image of God in holy Wisdom, there is shifting. This is a ground also why delays Are joined with shifts. vhg vvn dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp j n1, pc-acp vbz vvg. d vbz dt n1 av q-crq n2 vbr vvn p-acp n2. (32) part (DIV2) 442 Page 216
2602 Againe, there is another ground, that Corrupt Nature (in this like the Divell and sinne) which never appeare in their owne colours, sets a man on this way. Again, there is Another ground, that Corrupt Nature (in this like the devil and sin) which never appear in their own colours, sets a man on this Way. av, pc-acp vbz j-jn n1, cst j n1 (p-acp d av-j dt n1 cc n1) r-crq av-x vvb p-acp po32 d n2, vvz dt n1 p-acp d n1. (32) part (DIV2) 443 Page 216
2603 Who would not hate the divell if he should appeare in his owne likenesse? or sinne if it should appeare in his owne colours? and therefore wit stretcheth it selfe to finde out shifts. Who would not hate the Devil if he should appear in his own likeness? or sin if it should appear in his own colours? and Therefore wit Stretcheth it self to find out shifts. q-crq vmd xx vvi dt n1 cs pns31 vmd vvi p-acp po31 d n1? cc vvb cs pn31 vmd vvi p-acp po31 d n2? cc av n1 vvz pn31 n1 pc-acp vvi av n2. (32) part (DIV2) 443 Page 217
2604 For sayes the heart, unlesse there be some shifts and pretences to cover my shame, I shall be knowne to bee what J am indeed, which J would be loath were done: For Says the heart, unless there be Some shifts and pretences to cover my shame, I shall be known to be what J am indeed, which J would be loath were done: p-acp vvz dt n1, cs pc-acp vbb d n2 cc n2 pc-acp vvi po11 n1, pns11 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vbi r-crq pns11 vbm av, r-crq pns11 vmd vbi j vbdr vdn: (32) part (DIV2) 443 Page 217
2605 I would have the sweet, but not the shame of sinne, the credit of Religion, I would have the sweet, but not the shame of sin, the credit of Religion, pns11 vmd vhi dt j, cc-acp xx dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f n1, (32) part (DIV2) 443 Page 217
2606 but not put my selfe to the cost which commeth with true Religion, to deny my selfe. but not put my self to the cost which comes with true Religion, to deny my self. cc-acp xx vvi po11 n1 p-acp dt n1 r-crq vvz p-acp j n1, pc-acp vvi po11 n1. (32) part (DIV2) 443 Page 217
2607 Corrupt courses never appeare in their owne colours, they are like the Divell for this. And then againe, Naturally there is a great deale of Hypocrisie in us; Corrupt courses never appear in their own colours, they Are like the devil for this. And then again, Naturally there is a great deal of Hypocrisy in us; j n2 av-x vvi p-acp po32 d n2, pns32 vbr av-j dt n1 p-acp d. cc av av, av-j a-acp vbz dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno12; (32) part (DIV2) 443 Page 217
2608 wee may doe duties to satisfie Conscience (for somewhat must be done,) to heare now and then, reade and come to prayer betwixt sleeping and waking (yawning prayers) when we can doe nothing else; we may do duties to satisfy Conscience (for somewhat must be done,) to hear now and then, read and come to prayer betwixt sleeping and waking (yawning Prayers) when we can do nothing Else; pns12 vmb vdi n2 pc-acp vvi n1 (c-acp av vmb vbi vdn,) pc-acp vvi av cc av, vvb cc vvi p-acp n1 p-acp vvg cc vvg (j-vvg n2) c-crq pns12 vmb vdi pix av; (32) part (DIV2) 444 Page 217
2609 somewhat must be done, conscience else will cry out of us that we are Atheists, and shall be damned: somewhat must be done, conscience Else will cry out of us that we Are Atheists, and shall be damned: av vmb vbi vdn, n1 av vmb vvi av pp-f pno12 cst pns12 vbr n2, cc vmb vbi vvn: (32) part (DIV2) 444 Page 217
2610 some slubbering service must be done therefore. Yet notwithstanding herein is our hypocrisy, that we cannot bring our hearts to do it, Some slubbering service must be done Therefore. Yet notwithstanding herein is our hypocrisy, that we cannot bring our hearts to do it, d vvg n1 vmb vbi vdn av. av a-acp av vbz po12 n1, cst pns12 vmbx vvi po12 n2 pc-acp vdi pn31, (32) part (DIV2) 444 Page 217
2611 as it should be done to purpose, for though it be true that there is much imperfection in the best actions, the best performances, as it should be done to purpose, for though it be true that there is much imperfection in the best actions, the best performances, c-acp pn31 vmd vbi vdn p-acp n1, c-acp cs pn31 vbb j cst pc-acp vbz d n1 p-acp dt js n2, dt js n2, (32) part (DIV2) 444 Page 217
2612 yet this is hypocrisie when men doe not doe it as God may accept it, and as it may yeeld themselves comfort. The heart drawes backe: yet this is hypocrisy when men do not do it as God may accept it, and as it may yield themselves Comfort. The heart draws back: av d vbz n1 c-crq n2 vdb xx vdi pn31 p-acp np1 vmb vvi pn31, cc c-acp pn31 vmb vvi px32 vvb. dt n1 vvz av: (32) part (DIV2) 444 Page 217
2613 duties it will and must doe, but yet will not doe them as it shall have comfort by them. duties it will and must do, but yet will not do them as it shall have Comfort by them. n2 pn31 vmb cc vmb vdi, cc-acp av vmb xx vdi pno32 p-acp pn31 vmb vhi n1 p-acp pno32. (32) part (DIV2) 444 Page 217
2614 This is inbred in the heart naturally, conscience forceth to doe something, though the slesh and corruption pulls backe. This is inbred in the heart naturally, conscience forceth to do something, though the slesh and corruption pulls back. d vbz j p-acp dt n1 av-j, n1 vvz pc-acp vdi pi, cs dt n1 cc n1 vvz av. (32) part (DIV2) 444 Page 218
2615 This is the disposition of all men, till they have got the victory of their owne Atheisticall hearts. This is the disposition of all men, till they have god the victory of their own Atheistical hearts. d vbz dt n1 pp-f d n2, c-acp pns32 vhb vvn dt n1 pp-f po32 d j n2. (32) part (DIV2) 444 Page 218
2616 And then againe ▪ Another ground may bee this, a false conceit of God, and of Christ; And then again ▪ another ground may be this, a false conceit of God, and of christ; cc av av ▪ j-jn n1 vmb vbi d, dt j n1 pp-f np1, cc pp-f np1; (32) part (DIV2) 445 Page 218
2617 that they will take any thing at our hands, because wee love our selves, and thinke that wee doe very well, wee thinke that God is such a one as wee are, that they will take any thing At our hands, Because we love our selves, and think that we do very well, we think that God is such a one as we Are, cst pns32 vmb vvi d n1 p-acp po12 n2, c-acp pns12 vvb po12 n2, cc vvb cst pns12 vdb av av, pns12 vvb cst np1 vbz d dt crd c-acp pns12 vbr, (32) part (DIV2) 445 Page 218
2618 as it is Psal. 50. 21. Thou thoughtest that I was like unto thee, &c. that God will be put off with any thing, as it is Psalm 50. 21. Thou thoughtest that I was like unto thee, etc. that God will be put off with any thing, c-acp pn31 vbz np1 crd crd pns21 vvd2 cst pns11 vbds av-j p-acp pno21, av cst np1 vmb vbi vvn a-acp p-acp d n1, (32) part (DIV2) 445 Page 218
2619 and any excuse will serve the turne. You have not a swearer, a filthy carelesse person, But hee thinkes God is mercifull, and Christ dyed for sinners: and any excuse will serve the turn. You have not a swearer, a filthy careless person, But he thinks God is merciful, and christ died for Sinners: cc d n1 vmb vvi dt n1. pn22 vhb xx dt n1, dt j j n1, p-acp pns31 vvz np1 vbz j, cc np1 vvd p-acp n2: (32) part (DIV2) 445 Page 218
2620 and I was provoked to it, &c. still hee thinkes to have some excuse for it, and I was provoked to it, etc. still he thinks to have Some excuse for it, cc pns11 vbds vvn p-acp pn31, av av pns31 vvz pc-acp vhi d n1 c-acp pn31, (32) part (DIV2) 445 Page 218
2621 and that they will stand good with God. and that they will stand good with God. cc cst pns32 vmb vvi j p-acp np1. (32) part (DIV2) 445 Page 218
2622 This Athe•sme is in us naturally, and when wee are palpably to blame in the judgment of others and our selves in our sober witts ▪ yet wee put more ignorance and carelesnesse on God then on our selves. This Athe•sme is in us naturally, and when we Are palpably to blame in the judgement of Others and our selves in our Sobrium wits ▪ yet we put more ignorance and carelessness on God then on our selves. d n1 vbz p-acp pno12 av-j, cc c-crq pns12 vbr av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2-jn cc po12 n2 p-acp po12 j n2 ▪ av pns12 vvd dc n1 cc n1 p-acp np1 av p-acp po12 n2. (32) part (DIV2) 445 Page 218
2623 Tush, God regards it not, it is the times, I would bee better: Tush, God regards it not, it is the times, I would be better: uh, np1 vvz pn31 xx, pn31 vbz dt n2, pns11 vmd vbi jc: (32) part (DIV2) 445 Page 218
2624 It is company whom I must yeeld unto &c. They thinke God will accept these things from them It is company whom I must yield unto etc. They think God will accept these things from them pn31 vbz n1 r-crq pns11 vmb vvi p-acp av pns32 vvb np1 vmb vvi d n2 p-acp pno32 (32) part (DIV2) 445 Page 218
2625 But one maine ground thereof is, The scandalls that wee meet withall in the world; But one main ground thereof is, The scandals that we meet withal in the world; p-acp crd j n1 av vbz, dt n2 cst pns12 vvb av p-acp dt n1; (32) part (DIV2) 446 Page 218
2626 which (indeed) is a ground, because our owne false hearts are willing to catch at any thing. which (indeed) is a ground, Because our own false hearts Are willing to catch At any thing. q-crq (av) vbz dt n1, c-acp po12 d j n2 vbr j pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1. (32) part (DIV2) 446 Page 218
2627 You see (say they) these men that make profession of Religion what they are (and then the divell will thrust some Hypocrisie into the profssion of Religion) and they judge all by one or too (and will bee sure to doe it) therein stands their ingenuity, You see (say they) these men that make profession of Religion what they Are (and then the Devil will thrust Some Hypocrisy into the profssion of Religion) and they judge all by one or too (and will be sure to do it) therein Stands their ingenuity, pn22 vvb (vvb pns32) d n2 cst vvb n1 pp-f n1 r-crq pns32 vbr (cc av dt n1 vmb vvi d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1) cc pns32 vvb d p-acp crd cc av (cc vmb vbi j pc-acp vdi pn31) av vvz po32 n1, (32) part (DIV2) 446 Page 219
2628 and if they can see any infirmity in them that are incomparably better then themselves, Oh they are safe, heere is warrant enough to dislike Religion and all good courses; and if they can see any infirmity in them that Are incomparably better then themselves, O they Are safe, Here is warrant enough to dislike Religion and all good courses; cc cs pns32 vmb vvi d n1 p-acp pno32 cst vbr av-j av-jc cs px32, uh pns32 vbr j, av vbz n1 av-d pc-acp vvi n1 cc d j n2; (32) part (DIV2) 446 Page 219
2629 because some doe so and so, as if the course of Religion were the worse for that. Because Some do so and so, as if the course of Religion were the Worse for that. c-acp d vdb av cc av, c-acp cs dt n1 pp-f n1 vbdr dt jc p-acp d. (32) part (DIV2) 446 Page 219
2630 Thus they wrap themselves in those excuses, as men doe there hands to defend them from pricks. Thus they wrap themselves in those excuses, as men do there hands to defend them from pricks. av pns32 vvb px32 p-acp d n2, c-acp n2 vdb a-acp n2 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp n2. (32) part (DIV2) 446 Page 219
2631 This is the vile poyson of our hearts that will bee naught, and yet notwithstanding will have reason to be so. This is the vile poison of our hearts that will be nought, and yet notwithstanding will have reason to be so. d vbz dt j n1 pp-f po12 n2 cst vmb vbi pix, cc av a-acp vmb vhi n1 pc-acp vbi av. (32) part (DIV2) 446 Page 219
2632 The speech is, wicked•esse never wanted pr•texts: which as it is true of great wickednesse, much more is it of that which goes in the world for drowsie lukewarme profession, under which many sincke to Hell, before they are aware. The speech is, wicked•esse never wanted pr•texts: which as it is true of great wickedness, much more is it of that which Goes in the world for drowsy lukewarm profession, under which many sink to Hell, before they Are aware. dt n1 vbz, vvb av-x vvd n2: r-crq c-acp pn31 vbz j pp-f j n1, d dc vbz pn31 pp-f d r-crq vvz p-acp dt n1 p-acp j j n1, p-acp r-crq d n1 p-acp n1, c-acp pns32 vbr j. (32) part (DIV2) 446 Page 219
2633 They never want reason and pretexts to cover their sinne, there is a mint and forge of them in the soule, It can coyne them suddenly. They never want reason and pretexts to cover their sin, there is a mint and forge of them in the soul, It can coin them suddenly. pns32 av-x vvb n1 cc n2 pc-acp vvi po32 n1, pc-acp vbz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pno32 p-acp dt n1, pn31 vmb vvi pno32 av-j. (32) part (DIV2) 446 Page 219
2634 Thus wee see our wits doe serve us excellently well, to lay blocks in our owne way to hinder us from Heaven; Thus we see our wits do serve us excellently well, to lay blocks in our own Way to hinder us from Heaven; av pns12 vvb po12 n2 vdb vvi pno12 av-j av, pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp po12 d n1 pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp n1; (32) part (DIV2) 446 Page 219
2635 we are dunces and dull to doe any thing that is spiritually good, whereof we are incapable. we Are dunces and dull to do any thing that is spiritually good, whereof we Are incapable. pns12 vbr n2 cc j pc-acp vdi d n1 cst vbz av-j j, c-crq pns12 vbr j. (32) part (DIV2) 446 Page 219
2636 But if it be to lay blocks in our owne way to Heaven, to quarrell with God and his Ordinances, with the doctrine of salvation, with the instruments, teachers and those that leade us a better vvay, that our vvit vvill serve for. But if it be to lay blocks in our own Way to Heaven, to quarrel with God and his Ordinances, with the Doctrine of salvation, with the Instruments, Teachers and those that lead us a better Way, that our wit will serve for. p-acp cs pn31 vbb pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp po12 d n1 p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 cc po31 n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt n2, n2 cc d cst vvb pno12 dt jc n1, cst po12 n1 vmb vvi p-acp. (32) part (DIV2) 446 Page 219
2637 But to take a course to doe us good another day, to lay up comforts in vvhich vve might end and close up our dayes, there vve are backvvard, and have shift upon shift. But to take a course to do us good Another day, to lay up comforts in which we might end and close up our days, there we Are backward, and have shift upon shift. p-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1 pc-acp vdi pno12 j j-jn n1, pc-acp vvi a-acp n2 p-acp r-crq pns12 vmd vvi cc vvi a-acp po12 n2, a-acp pns12 vbr j, cc vhb n1 p-acp n1. (32) part (DIV2) 446 Page 219
2638 This is added for the further explication of it: because of the necessity of the poi•t. This is added for the further explication of it: Because of the necessity of the poi•t. d vbz vvn p-acp dt jc n1 pp-f pn31: c-acp pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (32) part (DIV2) 446 Page 220
2639 For, except our hearts be discovered to us, we shall never know what Religion meanes, save to know so much as may through the winding, turning, shifting, For, except our hearts be discovered to us, we shall never know what Religion means, save to know so much as may through the winding, turning, shifting, p-acp, c-acp po12 n2 vbb vvn p-acp pno12, pns12 vmb av-x vvi r-crq n1 vvz, vvb pc-acp vvi av av-d c-acp vmb p-acp dt j-vvg, vvg, j-vvg, (32) part (DIV2) 446 Page 220
2640 and falshood of our owne Nature, bring us to hell: and falsehood of our own Nature, bring us to hell: cc n1 pp-f po12 d n1, vvb pno12 p-acp n1: (32) part (DIV2) 446 Page 220
2641 Wherein we are worse enemies to our selves then the Divell is, who could not hurt us, Wherein we Are Worse enemies to our selves then the devil is, who could not hurt us, c-crq pns12 vbr jc n2 p-acp po12 n2 av dt n1 vbz, r-crq vmd xx vvi pno12, (32) part (DIV2) 446 Page 220
2642 unlesse we did betray our selves. unless we did betray our selves. cs pns12 vdd vvi po12 n2. (32) part (DIV2) 446 Page 220
2643 But hee hath factours in us to deale for him, our owne carnall wit and affection, they hould correspondencie with him, whence all the mischiefe that he doth us, is by that intercourse that our nature hath with Sathan, That is the Dalilah which betrayeth all the Sampsons (sound vvorthy Christians in the vvorld) to their spirituall enemies. But he hath Factors in us to deal for him, our own carnal wit and affection, they hold correspondency with him, whence all the mischief that he does us, is by that intercourse that our nature hath with Sathan, That is the Delilah which betrayeth all the Sampsons (found worthy Christians in the world) to their spiritual enemies. p-acp pns31 vhz n2 p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, po12 d j n1 cc n1, pns32 vvb n1 p-acp pno31, c-crq d dt n1 cst pns31 vdz pno12, vbz p-acp d n1 cst po12 n1 vhz p-acp np1, cst vbz dt np1 r-crq vvz d dt npg1 (j j np1 p-acp dt n1) p-acp po32 j n2. (32) part (DIV2) 446 Page 220
2644 The refore, vve can never be sufficiently instructed, vvhat a vile nature vve have so opposite to Religion, The refore, we can never be sufficiently instructed, what a vile nature we have so opposite to Religion, dt av, pns12 vmb av-x vbi av-j vvn, r-crq dt j n1 pns12 vhb av j-jn p-acp n1, (32) part (DIV2) 446 Page 220
2645 as farre as it is saving. as Far as it is Saving. c-acp av-j c-acp pn31 vbz vvg. (32) part (DIV2) 446 Page 220
2646 Corrupt nature doth not oppose it so farre as it is slubbered over, but so farre as may bring us to that state vve should be in. Corrupt nature does not oppose it so Far as it is slubbered over, but so Far as may bring us to that state we should be in. j n1 vdz xx vvi pn31 av av-j c-acp pn31 vbz vvn a-acp, cc-acp av av-j c-acp vmb vvi pno12 p-acp d n1 pns12 vmd vbi p-acp. (32) part (DIV2) 446 Page 220
2647 vve• have no vvorse enemies then our ovvne hearts. vve• have no Worse enemies then our own hearts. n1 vhb dx av-jc n2 cs po12 d n2. (32) part (DIV2) 446 Page 220
2648 Therefore let us vvatch over our selves continually, and use all blessed meanes appointed of God whereby vve may escape out of this dangerous sleepie disposition of soule, vvhich cost the Church so deare, Therefore let us watch over our selves continually, and use all blessed means appointed of God whereby we may escape out of this dangerous sleepy disposition of soul, which cost the Church so deer, av vvb pno12 n1 p-acp po12 n2 av-j, cc vvi d j-vvn n2 vvn pp-f np1 c-crq pns12 vmb vvi av pp-f d j j n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vvd dt n1 av j-jn, (32) part (DIV2) 446 Page 220
2649 as wee shall heare (God vvilling) hereafter. The end of the seventh Sermon. as we shall hear (God willing) hereafter. The end of the seventh Sermon. c-acp pns12 vmb vvi (np1 j) av. dt n1 pp-f dt ord n1. (32) part (DIV2) 446 Page 220
2650 THE EIGHTH SERMON. CANT. V. III. THE EIGHTH SERMON. CANT. V. III. dt ord n1. n1. np1 np1. (33) sermon (DIV1) 446 Page 221
2651 I have put of my coate, how shall I put it on? I have washed my feet, I have put of my coat, how shall I put it on? I have washed my feet, pns11 vhb vvn pp-f po11 n1, q-crq vmb pns11 vvi pn31 a-acp? pns11 vhb vvn po11 n2, (33) sermon (DIV1) 446 Page 221
2652 how shall I defile them? how shall I defile them? q-crq vmb pns11 vvi pno32? (33) sermon (DIV1) 446 Page 221
2653 WEE are now by Gods assistance to speake of the remedies against the lazie distempers we are prone unto in Spirituall things, where we left off the last day. we Are now by God's assistance to speak of the remedies against the lazy distempers we Are prove unto in Spiritual things, where we left off the last day. pns12 vbr av p-acp ng1 n1 pc-acp vvi pp-f dt n2 p-acp dt j n2 pns12 vbr j p-acp p-acp j n2, c-crq pns12 vvd a-acp dt ord n1. (33) sermon (DIV1) 447 Page 221
2654 What course should we take then to come forth from this distempered lasinesse, That wee may attaine a spirituall tast and relish of heavenly things, What course should we take then to come forth from this distempered laziness, That we may attain a spiritual taste and relish of heavenly things, q-crq n1 vmd pns12 vvi av pc-acp vvi av p-acp d j-vvn n1, cst pns12 vmb vvi dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f j n2, (33) sermon (DIV1) 448 Page 222
2655 so as not to loath religious exercises: or delay and put them off with excuses. First of all, Resolve not to consult with flesh and blood in any thing; so as not to loath religious exercises: or Delay and put them off with excuses. First of all, Resolve not to consult with Flesh and blood in any thing; av c-acp xx pc-acp vvi j n2: cc n1 cc vvi pno32 a-acp p-acp n2. ord pp-f d, vvb xx pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp d n1; (33) sermon (DIV1) 448 Page 222
2656 For it alwayes counsells us for ease, as Peter cou•selled Christ, Master pitty thy selfe. So wee have a nature in us like unto Peter, spare, favour, pity thy selfe. For it always Counsels us for ease, as Peter cou•selled christ, Master pity thy self. So we have a nature in us like unto Peter, spare, favour, pity thy self. p-acp pn31 av n2 pno12 p-acp n1, c-acp np1 vvd np1, n1 vvb po21 n1. av pns12 vhb dt n1 p-acp pno12 av-j p-acp np1, vvb, n1, vvb po21 n1. (33) sermon (DIV1) 449 Page 222
2657 Like Hevah, and Iobs w•fe, wee have a corrupt nature that is alwayes solliciting from God, and drawing us unto vanity. Like Hevah, and Jobs w•fe, we have a corrupt nature that is always soliciting from God, and drawing us unto vanity. j np1, cc n2 n1, pns12 vhb dt j n1 cst vbz av vvg p-acp np1, cc vvg pno12 p-acp n1. (33) sermon (DIV1) 449 Page 222
2658 Take heed of cou•selling with flesh and blood; Take heed of cou•selling with Flesh and blood; vvb n1 pp-f vvg p-acp n1 cc n1; (33) sermon (DIV1) 449 Page 222
2659 for if men were in a citty invironed round about with enemies would they consult with them what they should doe for defence of the citty? were it not a mad part? and is it not a greater madnesse when Christians will consult with flesh and blood what they should do in duties of obedience, which will alwayes put us upon tearmes of ease, the favour of men, content and the like, which if a man yeeld to, hee shall never enter into heaven. for if men were in a City environed round about with enemies would they consult with them what they should do for defence of the City? were it not a mad part? and is it not a greater madness when Christians will consult with Flesh and blood what they should do in duties of Obedience, which will always put us upon terms of ease, the favour of men, content and the like, which if a man yield to, he shall never enter into heaven. c-acp cs n2 vbdr p-acp dt n1 vvn av-j a-acp p-acp n2 vmd pns32 vvi p-acp pno32 r-crq pns32 vmd vdi p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1? vbdr pn31 xx dt j n1? cc vbz pn31 xx dt jc n1 c-crq np1 vmb vvi p-acp n1 cc n1 r-crq pns32 vmd vdi p-acp n2 pp-f n1, r-crq vmb av vvi pno12 p-acp n2 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f n2, j cc dt j, r-crq cs dt n1 vvi p-acp, pns31 vmb av-x vvi p-acp n1. (33) sermon (DIV1) 449 Page 222
2660 Take heede therfore of consulting with our enemy, seeing Sathan hath all the correspondency hee hath by that enemy which wee harbour in our bossome. Take heed Therefore of consulting with our enemy, seeing Sathan hath all the correspondency he hath by that enemy which we harbour in our bossome. vvb n1 av pp-f vvg p-acp po12 n1, vvg np1 vhz d dt n1 pns31 vhz p-acp d n1 r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp po12 n1. (33) sermon (DIV1) 449 Page 222
2661 In which case the hurt hee doth us by his sophistry comes by our selves, wee betray our selves by our carnall reason, whereby Sathan mingleth himselfe with our imaginations and conceits. In which case the hurt he does us by his sophistry comes by our selves, we betray our selves by our carnal reason, whereby Sathan mingleth himself with our Imaginations and conceits. p-acp r-crq n1 dt n1 pns31 vdz pno12 p-acp po31 n1 vvz p-acp po12 n2, pns12 vvb po12 n2 p-acp po12 j n1, c-crq np1 vvz px31 p-acp po12 n2 cc n2. (33) sermon (DIV1) 449 Page 222
2662 Let us therefore beware wee listen not to the counsell of flesh and blood, especially when the matter comes to suffering once, Let us Therefore beware we listen not to the counsel of Flesh and blood, especially when the matter comes to suffering once, vvb pno12 av vvb pns12 vvb xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, av-j c-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp vvg a-acp, (33) sermon (DIV1) 449 Page 222
2663 for there of all other things flesh and blood doth draw backe. for there of all other things Flesh and blood does draw back. c-acp a-acp pp-f d j-jn n2 n1 cc n1 vdz vvi av. (33) sermon (DIV1) 449 Page 223
2664 ▪ Every one hath a Peter in himselfe, that saith, Spare thy selfe; Thou art indiscreet to vent•re thy selfe •pon this and that hazard. ▪ Every one hath a Peter in himself, that Says, Spare thy self; Thou art indiscreet to vent•re thy self •pon this and that hazard. ▪ d crd vhz dt np1 p-acp px31, cst vvz, vvb po21 n1; pns21 vb2r j pc-acp vvi po21 n1 av d cc d n1. (33) sermon (DIV1) 449 Page 223
2665 But where the judgment is convinced of the goodnesse of the cause, whether it bee Religion or Iustice, •or the first or for the second table that matters not; But where the judgement is convinced of the Goodness of the cause, whither it be Religion or justice, •or the First or for the second table that matters not; p-acp c-crq dt n1 vbz vvn pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cs pn31 vbb n1 cc n1, j dt ord cc p-acp dt ord n1 cst n2 xx; (33) sermon (DIV1) 449 Page 223
2666 If the judgment be convinced of the thing; then consult not with flesh and blood what•oever the suffering be. If the judgement be convinced of the thing; then consult not with Flesh and blood what•oever the suffering be. cs dt n1 vbb vvn pp-f dt n1; av vvb xx p-acp n1 cc n1 av dt n1 vbb. (33) sermon (DIV1) 449 Page 223
2667 It is not necessary, that we should live in riches, honours, pleasures and estimation with the world. It is not necessary, that we should live in riches, honours, pleasures and estimation with the world. pn31 vbz xx j, cst pns12 vmd vvi p-acp n2, n2, n2 cc n1 p-acp dt n1. (33) sermon (DIV1) 449 Page 223
2668 But it is necessary wee should live honest men, and good Christians. Therefore when flesh and blood objecteth in this kind, consult not with it. But it is necessary we should live honest men, and good Christians. Therefore when Flesh and blood Objecteth in this kind, consult not with it. p-acp pn31 vbz j pns12 vmd vvi j n2, cc j np1. av c-crq n1 cc n1 vvz p-acp d n1, vvb xx p-acp pn31. (33) sermon (DIV1) 449 Page 223
2669 First, Because it is an enemy, and therefore is to be suspected and neglected; Secondly, Because it is said, Flesh and Blood shall not inherit the kingdome of Heaven. First, Because it is an enemy, and Therefore is to be suspected and neglected; Secondly, Because it is said, Flesh and Blood shall not inherit the Kingdom of Heaven. ord, c-acp pn31 vbz dt n1, cc av vbz pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn; ord, c-acp pn31 vbz vvn, n1 cc n1 vmb xx vvi dt n1 pp-f n1. (33) sermon (DIV1) 449 Page 223
2670 And therefore we should practise that first lesson in Religion, Heavenly wisdome; To ayde us wherein, Christ (knowing what an enemy wee are to our selves in the wayes of God) saith, Let a man deny himselfe, And Therefore we should practise that First Lesson in Religion, Heavenly Wisdom; To aid us wherein, christ (knowing what an enemy we Are to our selves in the ways of God) Says, Let a man deny himself, cc av pns12 vmd vvi cst ord n1 p-acp n1, j n1; pc-acp vvi pno12 c-crq, np1 (vvg r-crq dt n1 pns12 vbr p-acp po12 n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1) vvz, vvb dt n1 vvb px31, (33) sermon (DIV1) 449 Page 223
2671 and take up his Crosse and follow mee, there is no following of Christ, considering that our flesh is so full of cavills and excuses, and take up his Cross and follow me, there is no following of christ, considering that our Flesh is so full of cavils and excuses, cc vvb a-acp po31 n1 cc vvb pno11, a-acp vbz dx vvg pp-f np1, vvg cst po12 n1 vbz av j pp-f vvz cc n2, (33) sermon (DIV1) 449 Page 223
2672 unlesse we practise that heavenly lesson of Christ, to denie our selves, our whole selfe, our wit and reason in the matters of God: our will and affections. unless we practise that heavenly Lesson of christ, to deny our selves, our Whole self, our wit and reason in the matters of God: our will and affections. cs pns12 vvb cst j n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi po12 n2, po12 j-jn n1, po12 n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1: po12 n1 cc n2. (33) sermon (DIV1) 449 Page 223
2673 Say nay to all the sluggishnesse of the flesh; silence all presently, as soone as ever they discourage thee from holy wayes. Say nay to all the sluggishness of the Flesh; silence all presently, as soon as ever they discourage thee from holy ways. np1 uh p-acp d dt n1 pp-f dt n1; vvb d av-j, c-acp av c-acp av pns32 vvi pno21 p-acp j n2. (33) sermon (DIV1) 449 Page 223
2674 Consider whence they come? which is enough: from Gods and our enemie; and the worst enemie wee have that lyeth in our owne bosome. Consider whence they come? which is enough: from God's and our enemy; and the worst enemy we have that lies in our own bosom. np1 c-crq pns32 vvb? r-crq vbz av-d: p-acp n2 cc po12 n1; cc dt js n1 pns12 vhb d vvz p-acp po12 d n1. (33) sermon (DIV1) 449 Page 223
2675 And to inable us the better, marke what Paul saith, Wee are no more debtors to the flesh, &c. We owe nothing to it; And to inable us the better, mark what Paul Says, we Are no more debtors to the Flesh, etc. We owe nothing to it; cc p-acp j pno12 dt jc, n1 r-crq np1 vvz, pns12 vbr dx dc n2 p-acp dt n1, av pns12 vvb pix p-acp pn31; (33) sermon (DIV1) 449 Page 224
2676 I owe not such obedience, such subjection to the flesh and carnall reason: I have renounced it long since. I owe not such Obedience, such subjection to the Flesh and carnal reason: I have renounced it long since. pns11 vvb xx d n1, d n1 p-acp dt n1 cc j n1: pns11 vhb vvd pn31 av-j a-acp. (33) sermon (DIV1) 449 Page 224
2677 What am I abnoxious to a man unto whom I owe no service. What am I obnoxious to a man unto whom I owe no service. q-crq vbm pns11 j p-acp dt n1 p-acp ro-crq pns11 vvb dx n1. (33) sermon (DIV1) 449 Page 224
2678 Wee owe the flesh no service or obedience, what shall we yeeld to that which wee have long since renounced. we owe the Flesh no service or Obedience, what shall we yield to that which we have long since renounced. pns12 vvb dt n1 dx n1 cc n1, r-crq vmb pns12 vvi p-acp d r-crq pns12 vhb av-j a-acp vvd. (33) sermon (DIV1) 449 Page 224
2679 And withall, In Spirituall courses, let us arme our selves with resolution: First, conclude Is it so or not so, let our judgements be convinced; And withal, In Spiritual courses, let us arm our selves with resolution: First, conclude Is it so or not so, let our Judgments be convinced; cc av, p-acp j n2, vvb pno12 vvi po12 n2 p-acp n1: ord, vvb vbz pn31 av cc xx av, vvb po12 n2 vbb vvn; (33) sermon (DIV1) 450 Page 224
2680 for, Resolution is a disposition arising from the will immediately, but it is of the will, by sound judgement convinced of the goodnesse of the thing, after which the will resolves. for, Resolution is a disposition arising from the will immediately, but it is of the will, by found judgement convinced of the Goodness of the thing, After which the will resolves. p-acp, n1 vbz dt n1 vvg p-acp dt vmb av-j, cc-acp pn31 vbz pp-f dt vmb, p-acp j n1 vvd pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp r-crq dt vmb vvz. (33) sermon (DIV1) 450 Page 224
2681 Get resolution from soundnesse of conviction, that such things are good, and that they are best for us, Get resolution from soundness of conviction, that such things Are good, and that they Are best for us, vvb n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, cst d n2 vbr j, cc cst pns32 vbr js p-acp pno12, (33) sermon (DIV1) 450 Page 224
2682 and best for us at this time, the sooner the better: that there is an absolute necessitie to have them, and that they are everlastingly good: and best for us At this time, the sooner the better: that there is an absolute necessity to have them, and that they Are everlastingly good: cc js p-acp pno12 p-acp d n1, dt av-c dt jc: cst pc-acp vbz dt j n1 pc-acp vhi pno32, cc cst pns32 vbr av-j j: (33) sermon (DIV1) 450 Page 224
2683 O these considerations will put us on amaine to obtaine the same. Oh these considerations will put us on amain to obtain the same. uh d n2 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp av pc-acp vvi dt d. (33) sermon (DIV1) 450 Page 224
2684 It is our duty, and we shall sinne against God, against our Conscience, against the Spirit of God, and against others (that take like liberty by our examples) Jf we yeeld to our base lusts and suggestions in this kinde. It is our duty, and we shall sin against God, against our Conscience, against the Spirit of God, and against Others (that take like liberty by our Examples) If we yield to our base Lustiest and suggestions in this kind. pn31 vbz po12 n1, cc pns12 vmb vvi p-acp np1, p-acp po12 n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc p-acp ng2-jn (cst vvb av-j n1 p-acp po12 n2) cs pns12 vvb p-acp po12 j n2 cc n2 p-acp d n1. (33) sermon (DIV1) 450 Page 224
2685 And to helpe Resolution the more, let us have before our eyes, the examples of Gods worthies, who (like unto Davids worthies, who brake through the Host of the Philistims for water) Have in all ages broken through all discouragements, And to help Resolution the more, let us have before our eyes, the Examples of God's worthies, who (like unto Davids worthies, who brake through the Host of the philistines for water) Have in all ages broken through all discouragements, cc pc-acp vvi n1 dt av-dc, vvb pno12 vhi c-acp po12 n2, dt n2 pp-f n2 n2-j, r-crq (av-j p-acp npg1 n2-j, r-crq vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt njp2 p-acp n1) vhb p-acp d n2 vvn p-acp d n2, (33) sermon (DIV1) 451 Page 225
2686 and made a conscience more to please God, to hould communion and fellowship with Christ, and made a conscience more to please God, to hold communion and fellowship with christ, cc vvd dt n1 av-dc pc-acp vvi np1, pc-acp vvi n1 cc n1 p-acp np1, (33) sermon (DIV1) 451 Page 225
2687 then to hold any correspondencie with the World, Looke to Blessed Paul, Act. 21. 13. What doe yee vexing of me and breaking my heart? I am ready not onely to goe to Ierusalem, then to hold any correspondency with the World, Look to Blessed Paul, Act. 21. 13. What do ye vexing of me and breaking my heart? I am ready not only to go to Ierusalem, cs pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp dt n1, vvb p-acp j-vvn np1, n1 crd crd q-crq vdb pn22 vvg pp-f pno11 cc vvg po11 n1? pns11 vbm j xx av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, (33) sermon (DIV1) 451 Page 225
2688 but to die for Christs sake. but to die for Christ sake. cc-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp npg1 n1. (33) sermon (DIV1) 451 Page 225
2689 And looke to Christ, how hee shakes of Peter, Mat. 16. 23. Get thee behind mee Sat•n, &c. Looke to Moses, how he shooke off all the solicitations of a Court; And look to christ, how he shakes of Peter, Mathew 16. 23. Get thee behind me Sat•n, etc. Look to Moses, how he shook off all the solicitations of a Court; cc vvi p-acp np1, c-crq pns31 vvz pp-f np1, np1 crd crd vvb pno21 p-acp pno11 av, av n1 p-acp np1, c-crq pns31 vvd a-acp d dt n2 pp-f dt n1; (33) sermon (DIV1) 451 Page 225
2690 Because hee had an eye to the recompence of the reward. Looke to Ioshua, Heb 11. 26. I and mine house will serve the Lord. Because he had an eye to the recompense of the reward. Look to Ioshua, Hebrew 11. 26. I and mine house will serve the Lord. c-acp pns31 vhd dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. vvb p-acp np1, n1 crd crd pns11 cc po11 n1 vmb vvi dt n1. (33) sermon (DIV1) 451 Page 225
2691 Let others of the world doe what they will: Let Others of the world do what they will: vvb n2-jn pp-f dt n1 vdb r-crq pns32 vmb: (33) sermon (DIV1) 451 Page 225
2692 If others will goe to the Divell let them, for my selfe, I and my house, (those that I have charge of) will serve the Lord. If Others will go to the devil let them, for my self, I and my house, (those that I have charge of) will serve the Lord. cs n2-jn n1 vvi p-acp dt n1 vvb pno32, p-acp po11 n1, pns11 cc po11 n1, (d cst pns11 vhb n1 pp-f) vmb vvi dt n1. (33) sermon (DIV1) 451 Page 225
2693 This was a noble resolution which was in good Nehemiah, Shall such a man as I flie? what shall J flie? shall I doe this; This was a noble resolution which was in good Nehemiah, Shall such a man as I fly? what shall J fly? shall I do this; d vbds dt j n1 r-crq vbds p-acp j np1, vmb d dt n1 c-acp pns11 vvb? q-crq vmb pns11 vvi? vmb pns11 vdi d; (33) sermon (DIV1) 451 Page 225
2694 yeeld to this base discouragement? shall J discourage others (like those spies of Canaan ) by mine example? Hence it is that Heb. 11. In that notable Chapter, That little booke of martyrs, after the catalogue of those worthies set downe there, that which we are exhorted and pointed to in the beginning of the next chapter, is unto the practise of the like vertues, In imitation having before us, such a Cloude of witnesses, Heb. 12. 1. wherewith beeing compassed, the exhortation is, Let us therefore shake off every thing that presseth downe, yield to this base discouragement? shall J discourage Others (like those spies of Canaan) by mine Exampl? Hence it is that Hebrew 11. In that notable Chapter, That little book of Martyrs, After the catalogue of those worthies Set down there, that which we Are exhorted and pointed to in the beginning of the next chapter, is unto the practice of the like Virtues, In imitation having before us, such a Cloud of Witnesses, Hebrew 12. 1. wherewith being compassed, the exhortation is, Let us Therefore shake off every thing that Presseth down, vvb p-acp d j n1? vmb pns11 vvi n2-jn (av-j d n2 pp-f np1) p-acp po11 n1? av pn31 vbz cst np1 crd p-acp cst j n1, cst j n1 pp-f n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2-j vvn a-acp a-acp, cst r-crq pns12 vbr vvn cc vvn p-acp p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt ord n1, vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n2, p-acp n1 vhg a-acp pno12, d dt n1 pp-f n2, np1 crd crd c-crq vbg vvn, dt n1 vbz, vvb pno12 av vvi a-acp d n1 cst vvz a-acp, (33) sermon (DIV1) 451 Page 225
2695 and the sinne that hangeth so fast on, &c. as the Cloude was a guide to them to Canaan out of Egypt; so the Cloude of good examples, is as it were a light to goe before us to the heavenly Canaan. and the sin that hangs so fast on, etc. as the Cloud was a guide to them to Canaan out of Egypt; so the Cloud of good Examples, is as it were a Light to go before us to the heavenly Canaan. cc dt n1 cst vvz av av-j a-acp, av p-acp dt n1 vbds dt n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp np1 av pp-f np1; av dt n1 pp-f j n2, vbz c-acp pn31 vbdr dt j pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12 p-acp dt j np1. (33) sermon (DIV1) 451 Page 226
2696 In this case above all, let us looke to Christ, Who is the author and finisher of our Faith. In this case above all, let us look to christ, Who is the author and finisher of our Faith. p-acp d n1 p-acp d, vvb pno12 vvi p-acp np1, r-crq vbz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n1. (33) sermon (DIV1) 452 Page 226
2697 This will make us breake through discouragements and resolve indeed. This will make us break through discouragements and resolve indeed. d vmb vvi pno12 vvi p-acp n2 cc vvb av. (33) sermon (DIV1) 452 Page 226
2698 What could hinder him? his love is so fiery, that nothing could hinder him to come from Heaven to the Wombe of the Virgin, from thence to the Crosse, What could hinder him? his love is so fiery, that nothing could hinder him to come from Heaven to the Womb of the Virgae, from thence to the Cross, q-crq vmd vvi pno31? po31 n1 vbz av j, cst pix vmd vvi pno31 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp av p-acp dt n1, (33) sermon (DIV1) 452 Page 226
2699 and so to the grave, to be abased lower then ever any creature was. His love to us so carried him through all discouragements and disgraces. and so to the grave, to be abased lower then ever any creature was. His love to us so carried him through all discouragements and disgraces. cc av p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vbi vvd vvi av av d n1 vbds. po31 n1 p-acp pno12 av vvn pno31 p-acp d n2 cc n2. (33) sermon (DIV1) 452 Page 226
2700 Consider him, who endured such speaking against of sinners. The consideration of Christs love, and example will carry us through all discouragements whatsoever. Consider him, who endured such speaking against of Sinners. The consideration of Christ love, and Exampl will carry us through all discouragements whatsoever. vvb pno31, r-crq vvd d vvg p-acp pp-f n2. dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, cc n1 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp d n2 r-crq. (33) sermon (DIV1) 452 Page 226
2701 And further, Let us be able by sound reasons to justifie the wayes of God, and 〈 ◊ 〉 answer cavills, to give account of what we doe to our selves and others, With reasons why wee sanctifie the Sabboth, have such Communion with God in Prayer, Neglect the fashions of the world, &c. To have reasons ready from Scripture, is an excellent thing, And further, Let us be able by found Reasons to justify the ways of God, and 〈 ◊ 〉 answer cavils, to give account of what we do to our selves and Others, With Reasons why we sanctify the Sabbath, have such Communion with God in Prayer, Neglect the fashions of the world, etc. To have Reasons ready from Scripture, is an excellent thing, cc jc, vvb pno12 vbi j p-acp j n2 pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f np1, cc 〈 sy 〉 vvi vvz, pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f r-crq pns12 vdb p-acp po12 n2 cc n2-jn, p-acp n2 c-crq pns12 vvb dt n1, vhb d n1 p-acp np1 p-acp n1, vvb dt n2 pp-f dt n1, av p-acp vhi n2 j p-acp n1, vbz dt j n1, (33) sermon (DIV1) 453 Page 226
2702 when we are able to justifie whatsoever we doe by the Word, against all the quarrells of our owne hearts and others. when we Are able to justify whatsoever we do by the Word, against all the quarrels of our own hearts and Others. c-crq pns12 vbr j pc-acp vvi r-crq pns12 vdb p-acp dt n1, p-acp d dt n2 pp-f po12 d n2 cc n2-jn. (33) sermon (DIV1) 453 Page 226
2703 When we are led to doe things onely b• the example of others, or by respects, When we Are led to do things only b• the Exampl of Others, or by respects, c-crq pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vdi n2 av-j n1 dt n1 pp-f n2-jn, cc p-acp n2, (33) sermon (DIV1) 453 Page 226
2704 then we are oft times put to it on the suddaine by temptations: being not able to justifie what we doe. then we Are oft times put to it on the sudden by temptations: being not able to justify what we do. cs pns12 vbr av n2 vvn p-acp pn31 p-acp dt j p-acp n2: vbg xx j pc-acp vvi r-crq pns12 vdb. (33) sermon (DIV1) 453 Page 226
2705 Let us labour therefore to doe things upon good grounds, and be able to justifie al• the waies of Religion, Let us labour Therefore to do things upon good grounds, and be able to justify al• the ways of Religion, vvb pno12 vvi av pc-acp vdi n2 p-acp j n2, cc vbi j pc-acp vvi n1 dt n2 pp-f n1, (33) sermon (DIV1) 453 Page 227
2706 as they are easily justified, for nothing in this world stands with so much reason, as they Are Easily justified, for nothing in this world Stands with so much reason, c-acp pns32 vbr av-j vvn, c-acp pix p-acp d n1 vvz p-acp av d n1, (33) sermon (DIV1) 453 Page 227
2707 as exactnesse in the waies of God, There is so much Reason for nothing in the world, as exactness in the ways of God, There is so much Reason for nothing in the world, c-acp n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, pc-acp vbz av d n1 p-acp pix p-acp dt n1, (33) sermon (DIV1) 453 Page 227
2708 as to be not onely Christians, but exact Christians, as Paul •aith to Agrippa, Acts 26. 29. would to God you were not almost, as to be not only Christians, but exact Christians, as Paul •aith to Agrippa, Acts 26. 29. would to God you were not almost, c-acp pc-acp vbi xx j np1, cc-acp j np1, c-acp np1 n1 p-acp np1, vvz crd crd vmd p-acp np1 pn22 vbdr xx av, (33) sermon (DIV1) 453 Page 227
2709 but altogether as I am, saving these bonds. but altogether as I am, Saving these bonds. cc-acp av c-acp pns11 vbm, vvg d n2. (33) sermon (DIV1) 453 Page 227
2710 To make conscience of all waies and courses, it stands with the most reason of the world, To make conscience of all ways and courses, it Stands with the most reason of the world, pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f d n2 cc n2, pn31 vvz p-acp dt av-ds n1 pp-f dt n1, (33) sermon (DIV1) 453 Page 227
2711 so to justifie Religion by reasons unanswerable, that may set downe corrupt nature, and stop the mouth of the divell himselfe: so to justify Religion by Reasons unanswerable, that may Set down corrupt nature, and stop the Mouth of the Devil himself: av pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp n2 j, cst vmb vvi a-acp j n1, cc vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 px31: (33) sermon (DIV1) 453 Page 227
2712 and herein let us propound found and strong Questions to our selves often; and herein let us propound found and strong Questions to our selves often; cc av vvb pno12 vvi vvi cc j n2 p-acp po12 n2 av; (33) sermon (DIV1) 453 Page 227
2713 are those things (that I am mooved to do) good? or are they not? If they be good, Are those things (that I am moved to do) good? or Are they not? If they be good, vbr d n2 (cst pns11 vbm vvn pc-acp vdi) j? cc vbr pns32 xx? cs pns32 vbb j, (33) sermon (DIV1) 453 Page 227
2714 why doe I not doe them? If they be bad, why doe I doe them at all? If they be good, why do I not do them? If they be bad, why do I do them At all? If they be good, q-crq vdb pns11 xx vdi pno32? cs pns32 vbb j, q-crq vdb pns11 vdb pno32 p-acp d? cs pns32 vbb j, (33) sermon (DIV1) 453 Page 227
2715 why doe I stick at them? how doe I proove them to bee good? have alway ready some Scripture, why do I stick At them? how do I prove them to be good? have always ready Some Scripture, q-crq vdb pns11 vvi p-acp pno32? q-crq vdb pns11 vvi pno32 pc-acp vbi j? vhb av j d n1, (33) sermon (DIV1) 453 Page 227
2716 or reason from thence which is as good. or reason from thence which is as good. cc n1 p-acp av r-crq vbz a-acp j. (33) sermon (DIV1) 453 Page 227
2717 The reasons of the word are most divinely strong, let them be ready against all Objections whatsoever, as against sleight oathes thinke of that of Christ, that we must give an account for all idle words: The Reasons of the word Are most divinely strong, let them be ready against all Objections whatsoever, as against sleight Oaths think of that of christ, that we must give an account for all idle words: dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr av-ds av-jn j, vvb pno32 vbi j p-acp d n2 r-crq, c-acp p-acp n1 n2 vvi pp-f d pp-f np1, cst pns12 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp d j n2: (33) sermon (DIV1) 453 Page 227
2718 how much more for Atheisticall oathes: so against grosser sinnes learne reason; a civill man, an Heathen would not doe thus. how much more for Atheistical Oaths: so against grosser Sins Learn reason; a civil man, an Heathen would not do thus. c-crq av-d av-dc p-acp j n2: av p-acp jc n2 vvb n1; dt j n1, dt j-jn vmd xx vdi av. (33) sermon (DIV1) 453 Page 227
2719 So also when the flesh mooveth us to any backwardnesse in religious courses, let us have some Scripture ready, or Reasons deducted from it. So also when the Flesh moveth us to any backwardness in religious courses, let us have Some Scripture ready, or Reasons deducted from it. av av c-crq dt n1 vvz pno12 p-acp d n1 p-acp j n2, vvb pno12 vhi d n1 j, cc n2 vvn p-acp pn31. (33) sermon (DIV1) 454 Page 227
2720 As, From the Dignity of our Profession, from the great Hopes we have to be glorious another day. As, From the Dignity of our Profession, from the great Hope's we have to be glorious Another day. p-acp, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, p-acp dt j ng1 n1 vhb pc-acp vbi j j-jn n1. (33) sermon (DIV1) 454 Page 228
2721 And reason the matter, how doth this that I am mooved to suite with my Hopes and expectation to come? how furthers it my journey homewards? And consider this likewise; And reason the matter, how does this that I am moved to suit with my Hope's and expectation to come? how furthers it my journey homeward? And Consider this likewise; cc n1 dt n1, q-crq vdz d d pns11 vbm vvn p-acp n1 p-acp po11 ng1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi? q-crq vvz pn31 po11 n1 av? cc vvb d av; (33) sermon (DIV1) 454 Page 228
2722 That no excuse will serve the turne at the day of judgement, Consider, what excuses may be sufficient at the day of judgement. That no excuse will serve the turn At the day of judgement, Consider, what excuses may be sufficient At the day of judgement. cst dx n1 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vvb, r-crq n2 vmb vbi j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (33) sermon (DIV1) 454 Page 228
2723 but such an one as ariseth from as invincible infirmity, or an unremoovable impediment. such an excuse taken from an invincible infirmity, may then serve the turne. but such an one as arises from as invincible infirmity, or an unremoovable impediment. such an excuse taken from an invincible infirmity, may then serve the turn. cc-acp d dt crd c-acp vvz p-acp c-acp j n1, cc dt j n1. d dt n1 vvn p-acp dt j n1, vmb av vvi dt n1. (33) sermon (DIV1) 454 Page 228
2724 As, when we cannot possibly doe a thing, from impediments that all the meanes in the world cannot remoove. As, when we cannot possibly do a thing, from impediments that all the means in the world cannot remove. p-acp, c-crq pns12 vmbx av-j vdi dt n1, p-acp n2 cst d dt n2 p-acp dt n1 vmbx vvi. (33) sermon (DIV1) 454 Page 228
2725 As a poore man cannot be liberall, &c. Excuses also fetcht from impossible impediments, as from invincible weakenesse may availe, As a poor man cannot be liberal, etc. Excuses also fetched from impossible impediments, as from invincible weakness may avail, p-acp dt j n1 vmbx vbi j, av n2 av vvn p-acp j n2, a-acp p-acp j n1 vmb vvi, (33) sermon (DIV1) 454 Page 228
2726 if a man have an infirme body, that he cannot doe that which another man can: if a man have an infirm body, that he cannot do that which Another man can: cs dt n1 vhi dt j n1, cst pns31 vmbx vdi d r-crq j-jn n1 vmb: (33) sermon (DIV1) 454 Page 228
2727 these excuses, with a gratious God will serve the turne; which are not so much excuses, as a just plea. these excuses, with a gracious God will serve the turn; which Are not so much excuses, as a just plea. d n2, p-acp dt j np1 vmb vvi dt n1; r-crq vbr xx av d n2, c-acp dt j n1. (33) sermon (DIV1) 454 Page 228
2728 But otherwise, our untoward excuses will not serve the turne. But otherwise, our untoward excuses will not serve the turn. p-acp av, po12 j n2 vmb xx vvi dt n1. (33) sermon (DIV1) 454 Page 228
2729 What hindered them in the Gospell who were invited to the Supper? Excuses from Oxen, Wives, &c. Was it not lawfull to buy Oxen? and was it not lawfull for the married to take content in a wife? another had married a wife; What hindered them in the Gospel who were invited to the Supper? Excuses from Oxen, Wives, etc. Was it not lawful to buy Oxen? and was it not lawful for the married to take content in a wife? Another had married a wife; q-crq vvd pno32 p-acp dt n1 r-crq vbdr vvn p-acp dt n1? n2 p-acp n2, n2, av vbds pn31 xx j pc-acp vvi n2? cc vbds pn31 xx j p-acp dt j-vvn pc-acp vvi j p-acp dt n1? j-jn vhd vvn dt n1; (33) sermon (DIV1) 454 Page 228
2730 were not all these things lawfull? very lawfull; The Farme hurts not, if it hinder not, no• the Wife, Oxen nor any thing: were not all these things lawful? very lawful; The Farm hurts not, if it hinder not, no• the Wife, Oxen nor any thing: vbdr xx d d n2 j? av j; dt n1 vvz xx, cs pn31 vvb xx, n1 dt n1, n2 ccx d n1: (33) sermon (DIV1) 454 Page 228
2731 but in this case when we regard these things more then the invitation to come to the feast of holy things, heere is the malice of the divel, which brings that dolefull message; but in this case when we regard these things more then the invitation to come to the feast of holy things, Here is the malice of the Devil, which brings that doleful message; cc-acp p-acp d n1 c-crq pns12 vvb d n2 av-dc cs dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2, av vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vvz d j n1; (33) sermon (DIV1) 454 Page 228
2732 They shal never taste of my feast. They shall never taste of my feast. pns32 vmb av-x vvi pp-f po11 n1. (33) sermon (DIV1) 454 Page 229
2733 There is such an infinite disproportion, betweene the good of Religion, Peace of Conscience, Ioy in the Holy Ghost here, and Heaven and Happinesse hereafter; There is such an infinite disproportion, between the good of Religion, Peace of Conscience, Joy in the Holy Ghost Here, and Heaven and Happiness hereafter; pc-acp vbz d dt j n1, p-acp dt j pp-f n1, n1 pp-f n1, vvb p-acp dt j n1 av, cc n1 cc n1 av; (33) sermon (DIV1) 454 Page 229
2734 and betweene any thing in this world, that to alleadge any hinderance wherby we cannot keep a good conscience, and between any thing in this world, that to allege any hindrance whereby we cannot keep a good conscience, cc p-acp d n1 p-acp d n1, cst pc-acp vvi d n1 c-crq pns12 vmbx vvi dt j n1, (33) sermon (DIV1) 454 Page 229
2735 and preserve assurance of salvation, is most extreame folly & Atheisme. and preserve assurance of salvation, is most extreme folly & Atheism. cc vvi n1 pp-f n1, vbz av-ds j-jn n1 cc n1. (33) sermon (DIV1) 454 Page 229
2736 I beleeve not a better life (the disproportiō being so great betweene the state of this life and a better) if I fetch excuses from the things of this life, to keepe me from Religion, the Feare of God, I believe not a better life (the disproportion being so great between the state of this life and a better) if I fetch excuses from the things of this life, to keep me from Religion, the fear of God, pns11 vvb xx dt jc n1 (dt n1 vbg av j p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 cc dt jc) cs pns11 vvb n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1, pc-acp vvi pno11 p-acp n1, dt n1 pp-f np1, (33) sermon (DIV1) 454 Page 229
2737 and working out my salvation with feare and trembling. and working out my salvation with Fear and trembling. cc vvg av po11 n1 p-acp n1 cc j-vvg. (33) sermon (DIV1) 454 Page 229
2738 These excuses will not serve the turne, not onely with God at the day of judgement: These excuses will not serve the turn, not only with God At the day of judgement: np1 n2 vmb xx vvi dt n1, xx av-j p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (33) sermon (DIV1) 454 Page 229
2739 but also our owne consciences will tell us, that we are Hypocrites to make such or such a plea. but also our own Consciences will tell us, that we Are Hypocrites to make such or such a plea. cc-acp av po12 d n2 vmb vvi pno12, cst pns12 vbr n2 pc-acp vvi d cc d dt n1. (33) sermon (DIV1) 454 Page 229
2740 Therefore when men become false, thereby to provide for wife or children, and take corrupt courses to keepe them from Religion, with pretext of their callings (least they should loose one day in •eaven) this imployment cannot prosper, which sleights over duties under false pretences. Therefore when men become false, thereby to provide for wife or children, and take corrupt courses to keep them from Religion, with pretext of their callings (lest they should lose one day in •eaven) this employment cannot prosper, which sleights over duties under false pretences. av c-crq n2 vvb j, av pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 cc n2, cc vvb j n2 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp n1, p-acp n1 pp-f po32 n2 (cs pns32 vmd vvi crd n1 p-acp n1) d n1 vmbx vvi, r-crq n2 p-acp n2 p-acp j n2. (33) sermon (DIV1) 454 Page 229
2741 O! they can toile for the pelfe of the world, but for matters of their soules, they turne off all shamefully, OH! they can toil for the pelf of the world, but for matters of their Souls, they turn off all shamefully, uh pns32 vmb n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc-acp p-acp n2 pp-f po32 n2, pns32 vvb a-acp d av-j, (33) sermon (DIV1) 454 Page 229
2742 as if there were not a God to judge them, a Heaven to reward them, or a Hell to punish them. as if there were not a God to judge them, a Heaven to reward them, or a Hell to Punish them. c-acp cs pc-acp vbdr xx dt np1 pc-acp vvi pno32, dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno32, cc dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno32. (33) sermon (DIV1) 454 Page 229
2743 Will such excuses serve the turne? O no, they cannot with conscience, much lesse with God the Judge who is greater then our conscience. Will such excuses serve the turn? O no, they cannot with conscience, much less with God the Judge who is greater then our conscience. n1 d n2 vvi dt n1? sy uh-dx, pns32 vmbx p-acp n1, av-d av-dc p-acp np1 dt n1 r-crq vbz jc cs po12 n1. (33) sermon (DIV1) 454 Page 229
2744 This is another way to cut off these idle cavills, to consider that these excuses cannot serve the turne, This is Another Way to Cut off these idle cavils, to Consider that these excuses cannot serve the turn, d vbz j-jn n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp d j vvz, pc-acp vvi cst d n2 vmbx vvi dt n1, (33) sermon (DIV1) 454 Page 230
2745 neither to comfort conscience in this world, nor to uphold us in our plea at the day of judgement, Remember that. neither to Comfort conscience in this world, nor to uphold us in our plea At the day of judgement, remember that. av-dx pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp d n1, ccx pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp po12 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vvb d. (33) sermon (DIV1) 454 Page 230
2746 And then againe, Let us inure our selves to beare the yoake of Religion from our youth, which will make it easie afterwards. And then again, Let us inure our selves to bear the yoke of Religion from our youth, which will make it easy afterwards. cc av av, vvb pno12 vvi po12 n2 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po12 n1, r-crq vmb vvi pn31 j av. (33) sermon (DIV1) 455 Page 230
2747 It were an excellent thing if those who are young (in the prime of their yeares) would inure themselves to the exercise of Religion, this would make it easie unto them; It were an excellent thing if those who Are young (in the prime of their Years) would inure themselves to the exercise of Religion, this would make it easy unto them; pn31 vbdr dt j n1 cs d r-crq vbr j (p-acp dt n-jn pp-f po32 n2) vmd vvi px32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, d vmd vvi pn31 j p-acp pno32; (33) sermon (DIV1) 455 Page 230
2748 to reade the Word of God, to open their spirits unto him in Prayer. to read the Word of God, to open their spirits unto him in Prayer. pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi po32 n2 p-acp pno31 p-acp n1. (33) sermon (DIV1) 455 Page 230
2749 It may please God hereby (though they be negligent herein) yet they may be called to Religion. It may please God hereby (though they be negligent herein) yet they may be called to Religion. pn31 vmb vvi np1 av (cs pns32 vbb j av) av pns32 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1. (33) sermon (DIV1) 455 Page 230
2750 But for an old man there is much worke to doe to reade, to get any thing into his braine, But for an old man there is much work to do to read, to get any thing into his brain, cc-acp p-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vbz d n1 pc-acp vdi pc-acp vvi, pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp po31 n1, (33) sermon (DIV1) 455 Page 230
2751 when his memory is pestered with other things, and corrupt nature in him is armed with a world of excuses, that might have beene prevented by a timely and seasonable training up in a course of Religion. when his memory is pestered with other things, and corrupt nature in him is armed with a world of excuses, that might have been prevented by a timely and seasonable training up in a course of Religion. c-crq po31 n1 vbz vvn p-acp j-jn n2, cc j n1 p-acp pno31 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, cst vmd vhi vbn vvn p-acp dt j cc j n-vvg a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (33) sermon (DIV1) 455 Page 230
2752 Prophane young persons know not what they doe when they put off Religion. Profane young Persons know not what they do when they put off Religion. j j n2 vvb xx r-crq pns32 vdb c-crq pns32 vvd a-acp n1. (33) sermon (DIV1) 455 Page 230
2753 Have they excuses now, they will have many more hereafter, when Satan and corruption will be much stronger. Have they excuses now, they will have many more hereafter, when Satan and corruption will be much Stronger. vhb pns32 n2 av, pns32 vmb vhi d dc av, c-crq np1 cc n1 vmb vbi av-d jc. (33) sermon (DIV1) 455 Page 230
2754 O let them beare the yoake of Religion, that is enure themselves to duties that become Christians, which may facilitate and make it easie and pliable, that it may not bee harsh to our nature. O let them bear the yoke of Religion, that is enure themselves to duties that become Christians, which may facilitate and make it easy and pliable, that it may not be harsh to our nature. sy vvb pno32 vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, cst vbz vvi px32 p-acp n2 cst vvb np1, r-crq vmb vvi cc vvi pn31 j cc j, cst pn31 vmb xx vbi j p-acp po12 n1. (33) sermon (DIV1) 455 Page 230
2755 If a man doe not heare, pray and reade, he can never have Faith, Grace, Knowledge, Mortification of corruption (wherein Religion stands) but because these lead to duties that are hard to nature, If a man do not hear, pray and read, he can never have Faith, Grace, Knowledge, Mortification of corruption (wherein Religion Stands) but Because these led to duties that Are hard to nature, cs dt n1 vdb xx vvi, vvb cc vvi, pns31 vmb av-x vhi n1, n1, n1, n1 pp-f n1 (c-crq n1 vvz) cc-acp c-acp d n1 p-acp n2 cst vbr j p-acp n1, (33) sermon (DIV1) 455 Page 230
2756 and harsh, it is wisedome to inure young ones thereto betimes, that having used themselves to these preparing duties, they may be the more fitted for the essentiall ones. and harsh, it is Wisdom to inure young ones thereto betimes, that having used themselves to these preparing duties, they may be the more fitted for the essential ones. cc j, pn31 vbz n1 pc-acp vvi j pi2 av av, cst vhg vvn px32 p-acp d vvg n2, pns32 vmb vbi dt av-dc vvn p-acp dt j pi2. (33) sermon (DIV1) 455 Page 231
2757 That having things in the braine by reading and hearing, Grace may bee wrought in the heart, it being a more easie passage from the braine to the heart. That having things in the brain by reading and hearing, Grace may be wrought in the heart, it being a more easy passage from the brain to the heart. cst vhg n2 p-acp dt n1 p-acp vvg cc vvg, n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, pn31 vbg dt av-dc j n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1. (33) sermon (DIV1) 455 Page 231
2758 When a man is converted it is an easie matter to bring it from the braine unto the heart, When a man is converted it is an easy matter to bring it from the brain unto the heart, c-crq dt n1 vbz vvn pn31 vbz dt j n1 pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, (33) sermon (DIV1) 455 Page 231
2759 whereas a man that hath beene negligent in his youth, must then be instructed in the Principles of Religion. whereas a man that hath been negligent in his youth, must then be instructed in the Principles of Religion. cs dt n1 cst vhz vbn j p-acp po31 n1, vmb av vbi vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1. (33) sermon (DIV1) 455 Page 231
2760 Therefore, it is a miserable case (though men be never so politique in the world) to have beene negligent herein till age. Therefore, it is a miserable case (though men be never so politic in the world) to have been negligent herein till age. av, pn31 vbz dt j n1 (cs n2 vbb av-x av j p-acp dt n1) pc-acp vhi vbn j av p-acp n1. (33) sermon (DIV1) 455 Page 231
2761 It breeds a great deale of difficulty to them ere they can come to be in such a state as a Christian should be in. It breeds a great deal of difficulty to them ere they can come to be in such a state as a Christian should be in. pn31 vvz dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno32 c-acp pns32 vmb vvi pc-acp vbi p-acp d dt n1 p-acp dt njp vmd vbi p-acp. (33) sermon (DIV1) 455 Page 231
2762 Remember this therefore, to doe as Paul adviseth Timothie a young man, to exercise himselfe in Godliness•, it is a good thing for all that are young to exercise themselves to all duties of Religion, remember this Therefore, to do as Paul adviseth Timothy a young man, to exercise himself in Godliness•, it is a good thing for all that Are young to exercise themselves to all duties of Religion, np1 d av, pc-acp vdi c-acp np1 vvz np1 dt j n1, pc-acp vvi px31 p-acp np1, pn31 vbz dt j n1 p-acp d cst vbr j pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp d n2 pp-f n1, (33) sermon (DIV1) 455 Page 231
2763 or else pretences will grow up with age, whereby they will be indisposed every day more then other. or Else pretences will grow up with age, whereby they will be indisposed every day more then other. cc av n2 vmb vvi a-acp p-acp n1, c-crq pns32 vmb vbi vvn d n1 av-dc cs j-jn. (33) sermon (DIV1) 455 Page 231
2764 Experience shewes it generally, wee may beleeve it: if we will not, we shall finde it hereafter too true by woefull experience. Experience shows it generally, we may believe it: if we will not, we shall find it hereafter too true by woeful experience. n1 vvz pn31 av-j, pns12 vmb vvi pn31: cs pns12 vmb xx, pns12 vmb vvi pn31 av av j p-acp j n1. (33) sermon (DIV1) 455 Page 231
2765 And then againe, by little and little, not onely to be enured to the yoake of Religion, And then again, by little and little, not only to be enured to the yoke of Religion, cc av av, p-acp j cc j, xx av-j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (33) sermon (DIV1) 456 Page 231
2766 but likewise to endure difficulties, opposition and hardship; but likewise to endure difficulties, opposition and hardship; cc-acp av pc-acp vvi n2, n1 cc n1; (33) sermon (DIV1) 456 Page 231
2767 as the Apostle stands upon it to Timothie, To indure hardship and afflictions from the beginning. as the Apostle Stands upon it to Timothy, To endure hardship and afflictions from the beginning. p-acp dt n1 vvz p-acp pn31 p-acp np1, pc-acp vvi n1 cc n2 p-acp dt n1. (33) sermon (DIV1) 456 Page 231
2768 If the thing be good and warra••able, neglect the speeches of the world: If the thing be good and warra••able, neglect the Speeches of the world: cs dt n1 vbb j cc j, vvb dt n2 pp-f dt n1: (33) sermon (DIV1) 456 Page 232
2769 what are the speeches of a company of men in the state of nature, in their miserable condition, to regard them so as not to endure hardship, in such things, of the goodnesse whereof we are convinced? But in these daies men take up a delicate profession of Religion, men will be Religious, what Are the Speeches of a company of men in the state of nature, in their miserable condition, to regard them so as not to endure hardship, in such things, of the Goodness whereof we Are convinced? But in these days men take up a delicate profession of Religion, men will be Religious, r-crq vbr dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp po32 j n1, pc-acp vvi pno32 av c-acp xx pc-acp vvi n1, p-acp d n2, pp-f dt n1 c-crq pns12 vbr vvn? p-acp p-acp d ng2 n2 vvb a-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, n2 vmb vbi j, (33) sermon (DIV1) 456 Page 232
2770 but they will suffer nothing, not a taunt or a scoffe, they will part with nothing, be at no losse; but they will suffer nothing, not a taunt or a scoff, they will part with nothing, be At no loss; cc-acp pns32 vmb vvi pix, xx dt n1 cc dt n1, pns32 vmb vvi p-acp pix, vbb p-acp dx n1; (33) sermon (DIV1) 456 Page 232
2771 suffer no crosse, be at no paines with Religion further then may stand with all earthly content of this world. suffer no cross, be At no pains with Religion further then may stand with all earthly content of this world. vvb dx n1, vbb p-acp dx n2 p-acp n1 av-jc cs vmb vvi p-acp d j n1 pp-f d n1. (33) sermon (DIV1) 456 Page 232
2772 This delicate profession (if any thing among us) threatneth the remooving of the Gospell, This delicate profession (if any thing among us) threatens the removing of the Gospel, d j n1 (cs d n1 p-acp pno12) vvz dt vvg pp-f dt n1, (33) sermon (DIV1) 456 Page 232
2773 and blessed truths we enjoy, because we will not part with any pleasure now. and blessed truths we enjoy, Because we will not part with any pleasure now. cc j-vvn n2 pns12 vvb, c-acp pns12 vmb xx vvi p-acp d n1 av. (33) sermon (DIV1) 456 Page 232
2774 How will they suffer afflictions for the Gospell (if such times come) that will not part with a vaine oath, a corrupt fashion of life, a superfluity, that wil not part with a rotten unsavourie discourse, which discovereth a rotten spirit and infecteth others. How will they suffer afflictions for the Gospel (if such times come) that will not part with a vain oath, a corrupt fashion of life, a superfluity, that will not part with a rotten unsavoury discourse, which Discovereth a rotten Spirit and Infecteth Others. q-crq vmb pns32 vvi n2 p-acp dt n1 (cs d n2 vvb) cst vmb xx vvi p-acp dt j n1, dt j n1 pp-f n1, dt n1, cst vmb xx vvi p-acp dt j-vvn j n1, r-crq vvz dt j-vvn n1 cc vvz n2-jn. (33) sermon (DIV1) 456 Page 232
2775 Heere is a profession of Religion indeed, that cannot have so much masterie of the corrupt heart, Here is a profession of Religion indeed, that cannot have so much mastery of the corrupt heart, av vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 av, cst vmbx vhb av d n1 pp-f dt j n1, (33) sermon (DIV1) 456 Page 232
2776 as to denie and overcome it selfe in things that are grossely ill. as to deny and overcome it self in things that Are grossly ill. c-acp pc-acp vvi cc vvi pn31 n1 p-acp n2 cst vbr av-j j-jn. (33) sermon (DIV1) 456 Page 232
2777 How will a man part with his blood and life, that will not part with things that hee should part withall, not onely with something to the poore and to good uses; How will a man part with his blood and life, that will not part with things that he should part withal, not only with something to the poor and to good uses; q-crq vmb dt n1 n1 p-acp po31 n1 cc n1, cst vmb xx vvi p-acp n2 cst pns31 vmd vvi av, xx av-j p-acp pi p-acp dt j cc p-acp j n2; (33) sermon (DIV1) 456 Page 232
2778 but to part with some sinfull course of life and wicked and ungodly lusts that fight against the soule, who will not endure, not so much as a checke, who rather then they will goe under that censure wherewith the world is pleased to disgrace Religion, they will live and die like Atheists. This extreame tendernesse in the matters of God and of salvation, is the cause why many eternally perish. but to part with Some sinful course of life and wicked and ungodly Lustiest that fight against the soul, who will not endure, not so much as a check, who rather then they will go under that censure wherewith the world is pleased to disgrace Religion, they will live and die like Atheists. This extreme tenderness in the matters of God and of salvation, is the cause why many eternally perish. cc-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp d j n1 pp-f n1 cc j cc j n2 cst vvb p-acp dt n1, r-crq vmb xx vvi, xx av av-d c-acp dt n1, r-crq av-c cs pns32 vmb vvi p-acp d n1 c-crq dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp n1 n1, pns32 vmb vvi cc vvi av-j n2. d j-jn n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 cc pp-f n1, vbz dt n1 c-crq d av-j vvi. (33) sermon (DIV1) 456 Page 233
2779 Againe, to cut of all vaine excuses: Again, to Cut of all vain excuses: av, pc-acp vvi pp-f d j n2: (33) sermon (DIV1) 457 Page 233
2780 let us oft have in thought of our heart, what wee should be and what we should all aime at, let us oft have in Thought of our heart, what we should be and what we should all aim At, vvb pno12 av vhb p-acp n1 pp-f po12 n1, r-crq pns12 vmd vbi cc r-crq pns12 vmd d vvi p-acp, (33) sermon (DIV1) 457 Page 233
2781 and how farre we come all short of it; and how Far we come all short of it; cc c-crq av-j pns12 vvb d j pp-f pn31; (33) sermon (DIV1) 457 Page 233
2782 a Christian that hopes of good of his Religion, should live by faith, and depend upon God in the use of lawfull meanes. a Christian that hope's of good of his Religion, should live by faith, and depend upon God in the use of lawful means. dt njp cst vvz pp-f j pp-f po31 n1, vmd vvi p-acp n1, cc vvb p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2. (33) sermon (DIV1) 457 Page 233
2783 If he be as he should be, he ought to walke with God, keepe his watch with him, If he be as he should be, he ought to walk with God, keep his watch with him, cs pns31 vbb p-acp pns31 vmd vbi, pns31 vmd pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, vvb po31 n1 p-acp pno31, (33) sermon (DIV1) 457 Page 233
2784 and doe nothing unbeseeming the eye of God. and do nothing unbeseeming the eye of God. cc vdb pix vvg dt n1 pp-f np1. (33) sermon (DIV1) 457 Page 233
2785 When his corruption drawes him to be carelesse, then hee is not as he should be, When his corruption draws him to be careless, then he is not as he should be, c-crq po31 n1 vvz pno31 pc-acp vbi j, cs pns31 vbz xx c-acp pns31 vmd vbi, (33) sermon (DIV1) 457 Page 233
2786 for in a right temper, he ought to be fitted to every good worke, ready for all opportunities of doing any thing that is good: for in a right temper, he ought to be fitted to every good work, ready for all opportunities of doing any thing that is good: c-acp p-acp dt j-jn n1, pns31 vmd pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d j n1, j p-acp d n2 pp-f vdg d n1 cst vbz j: (33) sermon (DIV1) 457 Page 233
2787 because the time of this life is the feeds-time, the time of doing good, the time of reaping is in the world to come; Because the time of this life is the feeds-time, the time of doing good, the time of reaping is in the world to come; c-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 vbz dt n1, dt n1 pp-f vdg j, dt n1 pp-f vvg vbz p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi; (33) sermon (DIV1) 457 Page 233
2788 when therefore the heart is shut when any opportunitie is offered of doing good, he may conclude, certainely, I am cold and dull, pretend what I will, I am not as I should be. when Therefore the heart is shut when any opportunity is offered of doing good, he may conclude, Certainly, I am cold and dull, pretend what I will, I am not as I should be. c-crq av dt n1 vbz vvn c-crq d n1 vbz vvn pp-f vdg j, pns31 vmb vvi, av-j, pns11 vbm j-jn cc j, vvb r-crq pns11 vmb, pns11 vbm xx c-acp pns11 vmd vbi. (33) sermon (DIV1) 457 Page 233
2789 A Christian ought to abound in the worke of the Lord, especially having such abundance of incouragements as wee have. A Christian ought to abound in the work of the Lord, especially having such abundance of encouragements as we have. dt njp vmd p-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, av-j vhg d n1 pp-f n2 c-acp pns12 vhb. (33) sermon (DIV1) 457 Page 233
2790 What a world of incouragements hath a Christian? there are none to those of Religion, from the inward content that it brings heere at the houre of death, and in Glory hereafter. What a world of encouragements hath a Christian? there Are none to those of Religion, from the inward content that it brings Here At the hour of death, and in Glory hereafter. q-crq dt n1 pp-f n2 vhz dt np1? pc-acp vbr pix p-acp d pp-f n1, p-acp dt j n1 cst pn31 vvz av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc p-acp n1 av. (33) sermon (DIV1) 457 Page 233
2791 When we are drawne to bee scantie, niggardly, and base to things that are good, When we Are drawn to be scanty, niggardly, and base to things that Are good, c-crq pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vbi n1, j, cc j p-acp n2 cst vbr j, (33) sermon (DIV1) 457 Page 233
2792 surely, this is not as it should be, pretend what we will to the contrary, this is a fault. surely, this is not as it should be, pretend what we will to the contrary, this is a fault. av-j, d vbz xx p-acp pn31 vmd vbi, vvb r-crq pns12 vmb p-acp dt n-jn, d vbz dt n1. (33) sermon (DIV1) 457 Page 234
2793 A Christian should at all times be fit to yeeld and to render up his soule unto God, because our life is uncertaine. A Christian should At all times be fit to yield and to render up his soul unto God, Because our life is uncertain. dt njp vmd p-acp d n2 vbb j pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi a-acp po31 n1 p-acp np1, c-acp po12 n1 vbz j. (33) sermon (DIV1) 457 Page 234
2794 When therefore, we are mooved by corruption to live in a state that we cannot abide to die in, When Therefore, we Are moved by corruption to live in a state that we cannot abide to die in, c-crq av, pns12 vbr vvn p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 cst pns12 vmbx vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp, (33) sermon (DIV1) 457 Page 234
2795 because we are under the guilt of some sinne: Because we Are under the guilt of Some sin: c-acp pns12 vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1: (33) sermon (DIV1) 457 Page 234
2796 then certainely pretend what we will, our state is so farre naught, as farre as there is unfitnesse and unwillingnesse to die. then Certainly pretend what we will, our state is so Far nought, as Far as there is unfitness and unwillingness to die. av av-j vvi r-crq pns12 vmb, po12 n1 vbz av av-j pi, c-acp av-j c-acp pc-acp vbz n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi. (33) sermon (DIV1) 457 Page 234
2797 Let us have in the eye of our soule therefore, what a Christian should bee, aime at it, Let us have in the eye of our soul Therefore, what a Christian should be, aim At it, vvb pno12 vhi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 av, q-crq dt njp vmd vbi, vvb p-acp pn31, (33) sermon (DIV1) 457 Page 234
2798 and think that when we stop at a lower measure and pitch; and think that when we stop At a lower measure and pitch; cc vvb cst c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp dt jc n1 cc n1; (33) sermon (DIV1) 457 Page 234
2799 that (pretend what wee will) all is but from carnall wit and policie, the greatest enemie that Religion hath. that (pretend what we will) all is but from carnal wit and policy, the greatest enemy that Religion hath. d (vvb r-crq pns12 vmb) d vbz cc-acp p-acp j n1 cc n1, dt js n1 cst n1 vhz. (33) sermon (DIV1) 457 Page 234
2800 We pray in the Lords Prayer, Thy Kingdome come, thy will bee done in earth as it is in Heaven, great desires, We pray in the lords Prayer, Thy Kingdom come, thy will be done in earth as it is in Heaven, great Desires, pns12 vvb p-acp dt n2 n1, po21 n1 vvi, po21 n1 vbi vdn p-acp n1 c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp n1, j n2, (33) sermon (DIV1) 458 Page 234
2801 and which should be the desires of all our hearts. and which should be the Desires of all our hearts. cc r-crq vmd vbi dt n2 pp-f d po12 n2. (33) sermon (DIV1) 458 Page 234
2802 But herein we play the Hypocrites, whilst wee pray thus that the Kingdome of God may come, that Christ may rule in our hearts over lusts and desires: But herein we play the Hypocrites, while we pray thus that the Kingdom of God may come, that christ may Rule in our hearts over Lustiest and Desires: p-acp av pns12 vvb dt n2, cs pns12 vvb av d dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb vvi, cst np1 vmb vvi p-acp po12 n2 p-acp n2 cc n2: (33) sermon (DIV1) 458 Page 234
2803 yet notwithstanding we pretend this and that excuse, whereby we may be led with this and that lust, we crosse our own prayers: yet notwithstanding we pretend this and that excuse, whereby we may be led with this and that lust, we cross our own Prayers: av c-acp pns12 vvb d cc d n1, c-crq pns12 vmb vbi vvn p-acp d cc d n1, pns12 vvi po12 d n2: (33) sermon (DIV1) 458 Page 234
2804 yet it sheweth what pitch we should aspire to, To sanctifie the Lord in our hearts, to delight in him, yet it shows what pitch we should aspire to, To sanctify the Lord in our hearts, to delight in him, av pn31 vvz r-crq n1 pns12 vmd vvi p-acp, pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp po12 n2, pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, (33) sermon (DIV1) 458 Page 234
2805 and trust in him above all. When wee doe not this, wee fall short of our owne prayers. and trust in him above all. When we do not this, we fallen short of our own Prayers. cc vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp d. c-crq pns12 vdb xx d, pns12 vvb j pp-f po12 d n2. (33) sermon (DIV1) 458 Page 234
2806 And when we cannot bring our hearts to suffer, and to doe what God would have us to do, And when we cannot bring our hearts to suffer, and to do what God would have us to do, cc c-crq pns12 vmbx vvi po12 n2 pc-acp vvi, cc pc-acp vdi r-crq np1 vmd vhi pno12 pc-acp vdi, (33) sermon (DIV1) 458 Page 234
2807 but are led away with our owne wills, wee are not as wee should be; but Are led away with our own wills, we Are not as we should be; cc-acp vbr vvn av p-acp po12 d n2, pns12 vbr xx c-acp pns12 vmd vbi; (33) sermon (DIV1) 458 Page 234
2808 our wills should be conformable to Christs in all things, It is our prayer, and therefore we should ayme at it. our wills should be conformable to Christ in all things, It is our prayer, and Therefore we should aim At it. po12 n2 vmd vbi j p-acp npg1 p-acp d n2, pn31 vbz po12 n1, cc av pns12 vmd vvi p-acp pn31. (33) sermon (DIV1) 458 Page 235
2809 Now, when flesh and bloud sets up a pitch of Religion, I am well enough: Now, when Flesh and blood sets up a pitch of Religion, I am well enough: av, c-crq n1 cc n1 vvz a-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pns11 vbm av av-d: (33) sermon (DIV1) 458 Page 235
2810 and yet prais, Hollowed be thy Name; Thy Kingdome come, Thy will be done, &c. Such a man is an hypocrite; and yet praise, Hollowed be thy Name; Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done, etc. Such a man is an hypocrite; cc av vvb, vvn vbb po21 n1; po21 n1 vvi, po21 n1 vbi vdn, av d dt n1 vbz dt n1; (33) sermon (DIV1) 458 Page 235
2811 for his prayer leades him further and further still till he come to Heaven, where is all perfection: for his prayer leads him further and further still till he come to Heaven, where is all perfection: p-acp po31 n1 vvz pno31 jc cc jc av c-acp pns31 vvb p-acp n1, q-crq vbz d n1: (33) sermon (DIV1) 458 Page 235
2812 untill when, our life is a life of indeavour and progresse. until when, our life is a life of endeavour and progress. c-acp c-crq, po12 n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. (33) sermon (DIV1) 458 Page 235
2813 Though we be never so perfect, yet Christ may more rule and set up his Kingdome yet more in the heart, Though we be never so perfect, yet christ may more Rule and Set up his Kingdom yet more in the heart, cs pns12 vbb av-x av j, av np1 vmb n1 vvi cc vvi a-acp po31 n1 av av-dc p-acp dt n1, (33) sermon (DIV1) 458 Page 235
2814 and further bring our will to his in all things: and further bring our will to his in all things: cc av-jc vvi po12 n1 p-acp po31 p-acp d n2: (33) sermon (DIV1) 458 Page 235
2815 when flesh and bloud sets up cavills against this, we play the hypocrites with God and crosse our selves. when Flesh and blood sets up cavils against this, we play the Hypocrites with God and cross our selves. c-crq n1 cc n1 vvz a-acp vvz p-acp d, pns12 vvb dt n2 p-acp np1 cc vvi po12 n2. (33) sermon (DIV1) 458 Page 235
2816 Therefore, Let us justifie a measure of Religion beyond our present pitch whatsoever it is, justifie it more and more still. Therefore, Let us justify a measure of Religion beyond our present pitch whatsoever it is, justify it more and more still. av, vvb pno12 vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po12 j n1 r-crq pn31 vbz, vvb pn31 av-dc cc av-dc av. (33) sermon (DIV1) 458 Page 235
2817 Thinke wee are never as we should be till we be in Heaven; Think we Are never as we should be till we be in Heaven; vvb pns12 vbr av-x p-acp pns12 vmd vbi c-acp pns12 vbb p-acp n1; (33) sermon (DIV1) 458 Page 235
2818 and never blesse our selves, but thinke that wee should alwayes be on the growing hand, and never bless our selves, but think that we should always be on the growing hand, cc av-x vvb po12 n2, cc-acp vvb cst pns12 vmd av vbi p-acp dt j-vvg n1, (33) sermon (DIV1) 458 Page 235
2819 and whatsoever excuse comes to hinder us from zealousnesse and earnestnesse (though it carry a shew of reason in the profession of Religion:) account it to come from our corrupt hearts. and whatsoever excuse comes to hinder us from zealousness and earnestness (though it carry a show of reason in the profession of Religion:) account it to come from our corrupt hearts. cc r-crq n1 vvz pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp n1 cc n1 (cs pn31 vvb dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1:) vvb pn31 pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 j n2. (33) sermon (DIV1) 458 Page 235
2820 Againe, Remember to doe all things to God, and not to man in our Callings both of Religion, Again, remember to do all things to God, and not to man in our Callings both of Religion, av, vvb pc-acp vdi d n2 p-acp np1, cc xx p-acp n1 p-acp po12 n2 d pp-f n1, (33) sermon (DIV1) 459 Page 235
2821 and in our particular Callings, and then whatsoever discouragement there is from men, we should not be discouraged. and in our particular Callings, and then whatsoever discouragement there is from men, we should not be discouraged. cc p-acp po12 j n2, cc av r-crq n1 a-acp vbz p-acp n2, pns12 vmd xx vbi vvn. (33) sermon (DIV1) 459 Page 235
2822 Wee shall heare men continually complaine of others, that they are unthankfull persons, and why should we doe any thing for them. we shall hear men continually complain of Others, that they Are unthankful Persons, and why should we do any thing for them. pns12 vmb vvi n2 av-j vvi pp-f n2-jn, cst pns32 vbr j n2, cc q-crq vmd pns12 vdi d n1 p-acp pno32. (33) sermon (DIV1) 459 Page 236
2823 Why? doe it to God, If it fall within our callings let us doe justice and shew mercy: Why? do it to God, If it fallen within our callings let us do Justice and show mercy: q-crq? vdb pn31 p-acp np1, cs pn31 vvb p-acp po12 n2 vvb pno12 vdb n1 cc vvi n1: (33) sermon (DIV1) 459 Page 236
2824 God will accept, though men doe not. It cutts of many discouragements in duties; It is best to have Gods reward. God will accept, though men do not. It cuts of many discouragements in duties; It is best to have God's reward. np1 vmb vvi, cs n2 vdb xx. pn31 vvz pp-f d n2 p-acp n2; pn31 vbz js pc-acp vhi n2 vvi. (33) sermon (DIV1) 459 Page 236
2825 In this world it is good to meet with naughty unthankfull persons, because else we should meet with all our reward here. In this world it is good to meet with naughty unthankful Persons, Because Else we should meet with all our reward Here. p-acp d n1 pn31 vbz j pc-acp vvi p-acp j j n2, c-acp av pns12 vmd vvi p-acp d po12 n1 av. (33) sermon (DIV1) 459 Page 236
2826 It is good to doe somewhat for Gods sake, and for Religion, let people be as unthankfull as they will: It is good to do somewhat for God's sake, and for Religion, let people be as unthankful as they will: pn31 vbz j pc-acp vdi av p-acp ng1 n1, cc p-acp n1, vvb n1 vbi a-acp j c-acp pns32 vmb: (33) sermon (DIV1) 459 Page 236
2827 to say, I did it not to you, but to God. to say, I did it not to you, but to God. pc-acp vvi, pns11 vdd pn31 xx p-acp pn22, cc-acp p-acp np1. (33) sermon (DIV1) 459 Page 236
2828 If a man regard the discouragement of the world, he shall never doe that which is good, people in the world are so unthankfull and regardlesse to those that wish them best, If a man regard the discouragement of the world, he shall never do that which is good, people in the world Are so unthankful and regardless to those that wish them best, cs dt n1 vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns31 vmb av-x vdi d r-crq vbz j, n1 p-acp dt n1 vbr av j cc av-j p-acp d cst vvb pno32 av-js, (33) sermon (DIV1) 459 Page 236
2829 and that doe best to them. and that doe best to them. cc d n1 av-js p-acp pno32. (33) sermon (DIV1) 459 Page 236
2830 But if a man doe a thing to God, and doe it out of dutie and conscience, he may hould on, have hee never so many discouragements in the world, he shall loose nothing, all shall be rewarded, and is regarded. But if a man do a thing to God, and do it out of duty and conscience, he may hold on, have he never so many discouragements in the world, he shall lose nothing, all shall be rewarded, and is regarded. p-acp cs dt n1 vdb dt n1 p-acp np1, cc vdb pn31 av pp-f n1 cc n1, pns31 vmb vvi a-acp, vhb pns31 av-x av d n2 p-acp dt n1, pns31 vmb vvi pix, d vmb vbi vvn, cc vbz vvn. (33) sermon (DIV1) 459 Page 236
2831 Likewise be sure to carry this in minde, That sinne is the greatest evill, and grace and goodnesse the best thing in the world. Likewise be sure to carry this in mind, That sin is the greatest evil, and grace and Goodness the best thing in the world. av vbi j pc-acp vvi d p-acp n1, cst n1 vbz dt js n-jn, cc n1 cc n1 dt js n1 p-acp dt n1. (33) sermon (DIV1) 460 Page 236
2832 Therefore, there is no excuse for sinne, from any thing in the world, for it is the worst thing in the world, which staines the soule, and hinders it from comfort. Therefore, there is no excuse for sin, from any thing in the world, for it is the worst thing in the world, which stains the soul, and hinders it from Comfort. av, pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp n1, p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1, c-acp pn31 vbz dt js n1 p-acp dt n1, r-crq vvz dt n1, cc vvz pn31 p-acp n1. (33) sermon (DIV1) 460 Page 236
2833 And for grace and goodnesse in the inward man, it is the best thing in the world, And for grace and Goodness in the inward man, it is the best thing in the world, cc p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp dt j n1, pn31 vbz dt js n1 p-acp dt n1, (33) sermon (DIV1) 460 Page 236
2834 therefore, purchase this, though with disadvantage. It is best to avoyde sinne, though with enduring evill; Therefore, purchase this, though with disadvantage. It is best to avoid sin, though with enduring evil; av, vvb d, cs p-acp n1. pn31 vbz js pc-acp vvi n1, cs p-acp vvg j-jn; (33) sermon (DIV1) 460 Page 236
2835 yea to avoide the least sinne, by enduring the greatest evill. yea to avoid the least sin, by enduring the greatest evil. uh p-acp vvi dt ds n1, p-acp vvg dt js n-jn. (33) sermon (DIV1) 460 Page 236
2836 It is wisedome to doe good with disadvantage, when the disadvantage is bounded onely in this life, the thing that I doe, beeing a thing which furthers my reckning at the day of account. It is Wisdom to do good with disadvantage, when the disadvantage is bounded only in this life, the thing that I do, being a thing which furthers my reckoning At the day of account. pn31 vbz n1 pc-acp vdi j p-acp n1, c-crq dt n1 vbz vvn av-j p-acp d n1, dt n1 cst pns11 vdb, vbg dt n1 r-crq vvz po11 n-vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (33) sermon (DIV1) 460 Page 237
2837 Therefore, have this alway in consideration, whatsoever I suffer in this world, I will not sinne, this will cut off a world of excuses. Therefore, have this always in consideration, whatsoever I suffer in this world, I will not sin, this will Cut off a world of excuses. av, vhb d av p-acp n1, r-crq pns11 vvb p-acp d n1, pns11 vmb xx n1, d vmb vvi a-acp dt n1 pp-f n2. (33) sermon (DIV1) 460 Page 237
2838 Therefore, let us labour to cut off all cavills, and to arme our selves. It is the Apostle Peters exhortation, Therefore, let us labour to Cut off all cavils, and to arm our selves. It is the Apostle Peter's exhortation, av, vvb pno12 vvi pc-acp vvi a-acp d vvz, cc p-acp vvb po12 n2. pn31 vbz dt n1 npg1 n1, (33) sermon (DIV1) 461 Page 237
2839 as Davids worthies brake through the pikes to fetch him water from the well of Bethlehem: so all Christian worthies that looke to be Crowned, let them be armed inwardly with resolution for good things, take up resolutions that they will doe it. as Davids worthies brake through the pikes to fetch him water from the well of Bethlehem: so all Christian worthies that look to be Crowned, let them be armed inwardly with resolution for good things, take up resolutions that they will do it. c-acp npg1 n2-j vvb p-acp dt n2 pc-acp vvi pno31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: av d njp n2-jn cst vvb pc-acp vbi vvn, vvb pno32 vbi vvn av-j p-acp n1 p-acp j n2, vvb a-acp n2 cst pns32 vmb vdi pn31. (33) sermon (DIV1) 461 Page 237
2840 As Paul tells his scholler Timothie of his purpose. Thou knowest my purpose, and manner of living: As Paul tells his scholar Timothy of his purpose. Thou Knowest my purpose, and manner of living: p-acp np1 vvz po31 n1 np1 pp-f po31 n1. pns21 vv2 po11 n1, cc n1 pp-f vvg: (33) sermon (DIV1) 461 Page 237
2841 This is the manner of a Christian life: that this, I will not breake for all the world. This is the manner of a Christian life: that this, I will not break for all the world. d vbz dt n1 pp-f dt njp n1: cst d, pns11 vmb xx vvi p-acp d dt n1. (33) sermon (DIV1) 461 Page 237
2842 So, there is a purpose of living honestly, a manner of life, not by starts, now and then to speake a good word, and to doe a good deed. So, there is a purpose of living honestly, a manner of life, not by starts, now and then to speak a good word, and to do a good deed. av, pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f vvg av-j, dt n1 pp-f n1, xx p-acp n2, av cc av pc-acp vvi dt j n1, cc pc-acp vdi dt j n1. (33) sermon (DIV1) 461 Page 237
2843 But there is a purpose and manner of life for it, he resolves alwayes for the best things. But there is a purpose and manner of life for it, he resolves always for the best things. p-acp pc-acp vbz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pn31, pns31 vvz av p-acp dt js n2. (33) sermon (DIV1) 461 Page 237
2844 And to this end begg of God his Spirit, which is above all impediments. The more Spirit the more strength and courage against impediments. And to this end beg of God his Spirit, which is above all impediments. The more Spirit the more strength and courage against impediments. cc p-acp d n1 vvb pp-f np1 po31 n1, r-crq vbz p-acp d n2. dt av-dc n1 dt av-dc n1 cc n1 p-acp n2. (33) sermon (DIV1) 462 Page 237
2845 The more wee attend upon holy meanes, the more spirituall and heavenly light and life is set up in the soule. The more we attend upon holy means, the more spiritual and heavenly Light and life is Set up in the soul. dt av-dc pns12 vvb p-acp j n2, dt av-dc j cc j n1 cc n1 vbz vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1. (33) sermon (DIV1) 462 Page 237
2846 The more Spirituall wee are, the more we shall tread under foot all those things that stand us and Heaven. The more Spiritual we Are, the more we shall tread under foot all those things that stand us and Heaven. dt av-dc j pns12 vbr, dt av-dc pns12 vmb vvi p-acp n1 d d n2 cst vvb pno12 cc n1. (33) sermon (DIV1) 462 Page 238
2847 Let us therefore labour more and more for the Spirit, and then wee shall offer an holy violence unto good things; Let us Therefore labour more and more for the Spirit, and then we shall offer an holy violence unto good things; vvb pno12 av vvi av-dc cc av-dc p-acp dt n1, cc av pns12 vmb vvi dt j n1 p-acp j n2; (33) sermon (DIV1) 462 Page 238
2848 as it was said of Iohn Baptists time, The Kingdome of God suffered v•a•eace, men were so eager of it, as it was said of John Baptists time, The Kingdom of God suffered v•a•eace, men were so eager of it, c-acp pn31 vbds vvn pp-f np1 np1 n1, dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd n1, n2 vbdr av j pp-f pn31, (33) sermon (DIV1) 462 Page 238
2849 as that they surprized it as a Castle, by violence. as that they surprised it as a Castle, by violence. c-acp cst pns32 vvn pn31 p-acp dt n1, p-acp n1. (33) sermon (DIV1) 462 Page 238
2850 There is no way to take Heaven but by offering, violence to discouragement, corrupt on and whatsoever stands in the way, The violent onely takes Heaven by force. There is no Way to take Heaven but by offering, violence to discouragement, corrupt on and whatsoever Stands in the Way, The violent only Takes Heaven by force. pc-acp vbz dx n1 pc-acp vvi n1 cc-acp p-acp vvg, n1 p-acp n1, vvb a-acp cc r-crq vvz p-acp dt n1, dt j av-j vvz n1 p-acp n1. (33) sermon (DIV1) 462 Page 238
2851 Now when wee are spirituall, wee shall not pretend, That there is a lyo• in the way, that there are difficulties, Now when we Are spiritual, we shall not pretend, That there is a lyo• in the Way, that there Are difficulties, av c-crq pns12 vbr j, pns12 vmb xx vvi, cst pc-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cst a-acp vbr n2, (33) sermon (DIV1) 462 Page 238
2852 as the sluggard doth, that thinks himselfe wiser then many men who can render a reason: as the sluggard does, that thinks himself Wiser then many men who can render a reason: c-acp dt n1 vdz, cst vvz px31 jc cs d n2 r-crq vmb vvi dt n1: (33) sermon (DIV1) 462 Page 238
2853 but wee shall goe boldly and couragiously on; but we shall go boldly and courageously on; cc-acp pns12 vmb vvi av-j cc av-j a-acp; (33) sermon (DIV1) 462 Page 238
2854 and know that there are more incouragements for good, and stronger, then the world hath allurements to bee naught, which are but for the present life, and know that there Are more encouragements for good, and Stronger, then the world hath allurements to be nought, which Are but for the present life, cc vvb d a-acp vbr dc n2 p-acp j, cc jc, cs dt n1 vhz n2 pc-acp vbi pix, r-crq vbr cc-acp p-acp dt j n1, (33) sermon (DIV1) 462 Page 238
2855 But wee have inward ones, which will hould out in the hower of death and after. But we have inward ones, which will hold out in the hour of death and After. cc-acp pns12 vhb j pi2, r-crq vmb vvi av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc p-acp. (33) sermon (DIV1) 462 Page 238
2856 Therefore, goe on boldly and resolutely in good things, alwayes remembring to beg the Spirit of God, that may arme our Spirits with invincible courage. Therefore, go on boldly and resolutely in good things, always remembering to beg the Spirit of God, that may arm our Spirits with invincible courage. av, vvb a-acp av-j cc av-j p-acp j n2, av vvg pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, cst vmb vvi po12 n2 p-acp j n1. (33) sermon (DIV1) 462 Page 238
2857 Now the Spirit of God brings Fa•th with it, which is a conquering victorious Grace over the world, and sees him that is invisible ▪ which brings love also which is strong as death: Now the Spirit of God brings Fa•th with it, which is a conquering victorious Grace over the world, and sees him that is invisible ▪ which brings love also which is strong as death: av dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz j p-acp pn31, r-crq vbz dt j-vvg j n1 p-acp dt n1, cc vvz pno31 cst vbz j ▪ r-crq vvz vvi av r-crq vbz j c-acp n1: (33) sermon (DIV1) 463 Page 238
2858 wherewith the soule being warmed, It constraineth us, to doe duties in spight of all impediments; wherewith the soul being warmed, It constrains us, to do duties in spite of all impediments; c-crq dt n1 vbg vvn, pn31 vvz pno12, pc-acp vdi n2 p-acp n1 pp-f d n2; (33) sermon (DIV1) 463 Page 238
2859 the Spirit of God will strengthen our hope also of Heaven, which stre•gthens us against all discouragements which stand in our way; the Spirit of God will strengthen our hope also of Heaven, which stre•gthens us against all discouragements which stand in our Way; dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb vvi po12 vvb av pp-f n1, r-crq vvz pno12 p-acp d n2 r-crq vvb p-acp po12 n1; (33) sermon (DIV1) 463 Page 239
2860 For this hope is on greater and better grounds then discouragements are: and hee that giveth us this hope, will inable us to possesse it. For this hope is on greater and better grounds then discouragements Are: and he that gives us this hope, will inable us to possess it. p-acp d n1 vbz p-acp jc cc jc n2 cs n2 vbr: cc pns31 cst vvz pno12 d n1, vmb j pno12 pc-acp vvi pn31. (33) sermon (DIV1) 463 Page 239
2861 Therefore labour First, to have a cleare understanding of the things of God, and of the excellency of them, for light will cause heate: Therefore labour First, to have a clear understanding of the things of God, and of the excellency of them, for Light will cause heat: av vvi ord, pc-acp vhi dt j n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, cc pp-f dt n1 pp-f pno32, p-acp n1 vmb vvi n1: (33) sermon (DIV1) 464 Page 239
2862 Why did the Kingdome of Heaven in Iohn Baptists time suffer violence? why were men then so violent to cleave unto Christ? because from that time the Gospell was more clearely manifested. Why did the Kingdom of Heaven in John Baptists time suffer violence? why were men then so violent to cleave unto christ? Because from that time the Gospel was more clearly manifested. q-crq vdd dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1 np1 n1 vvi n1? q-crq vbdr n2 av av j pc-acp vvi p-acp np1? c-acp p-acp cst n1 dt n1 vbds av-dc av-j vvn. (33) sermon (DIV1) 464 Page 239
2863 And heavenly truths the more they are discovered and layd open (there is such an excellency in them) the more they worke upon the heart and affections. And heavenly truths the more they Are discovered and laid open (there is such an excellency in them) the more they work upon the heart and affections. cc j n2 dt av-dc pns32 vbr vvn cc vvd j (a-acp vbz d dt n1 p-acp pno32) dt av-dc pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1 cc n2. (33) sermon (DIV1) 464 Page 239
2864 Therefore, The Kingdome of Heaven suffered violence And where are people more earnest after good things, Therefore, The Kingdom of Heaven suffered violence And where Are people more earnest After good things, av, dt n1 pp-f n1 vvn n1 cc q-crq vbr n1 av-dc j p-acp j n2, (33) sermon (DIV1) 464 Page 239
2865 then in these places where the Evangelicall Truths of God are layed open most, there they breake through all discouragements whatsoever. then in these places where the Evangelical Truths of God Are laid open most, there they break through all discouragements whatsoever. av p-acp d n2 c-crq dt j n2 pp-f np1 vbr vvn j av-ds, a-acp pns32 vvb p-acp d n2 r-crq. (33) sermon (DIV1) 464 Page 239
2866 And so, Labour for Faith to believe those truths: And so, Labour for Faith to believe those truths: cc av, vvb p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi d n2: (33) sermon (DIV1) 465 Page 239
2867 which is the most victorious and conquering Grace, that will carry us through all discouragements whatsoever, which is the most victorious and conquering Grace, that will carry us through all discouragements whatsoever, r-crq vbz dt av-ds j cc j-vvg n1, cst vmb vvi pno12 p-acp d n2 r-crq, (33) sermon (DIV1) 465 Page 239
2868 because it will set greater things before us, then the discouragements are. Are wee affraid of men? Faith it sets Hell before us. Because it will Set greater things before us, then the discouragements Are. are we afraid of men? Faith it sets Hell before us. c-acp pn31 vmb vvi jc n2 p-acp pno12, cs dt n2 vbr. vbr pns12 j pp-f n2? n1 pn31 vvz n1 p-acp pno12. (33) sermon (DIV1) 465 Page 239
2869 Are wee allured by the world? It sets Heaven before us. It conquers the world with all the discouraging temptations thereof. are we allured by the world? It sets Heaven before us. It conquers the world with all the discouraging temptations thereof. vbr pns12 vvn p-acp dt n1? pn31 vvz n1 p-acp pno12. pn31 vvz dt n1 p-acp d dt vvg n2 av. (33) sermon (DIV1) 465 Page 239
2870 Are the discouragements from impossibilities? O, It is hard, I cannot doe it. are the discouragements from impossibilities? O, It is hard, I cannot do it. vbr dt n2 p-acp n2? sy, pn31 vbz j, pns11 vmbx vdi pn31. (33) sermon (DIV1) 465 Page 240
2871 I but (saith Paul) I am able to doe all things through Christ that strengthens mee. I but (Says Paul) I am able to do all things through christ that strengthens me. pns11 p-acp (vvz np1) pns11 vbm j pc-acp vdi d n2 p-acp np1 cst vvz pno11. (33) sermon (DIV1) 465 Page 240
2872 There is a kinde of omnipotency in Faith, O woeman bee it unto thee as thou wilt. There is a kind of omnipotency in Faith, Oh woman be it unto thee as thou wilt. pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1, uh n1 vbi pn31 p-acp pno21 c-acp pns21 vm2. (33) sermon (DIV1) 465 Page 240
2873 Wee have abundance of strength in Christ, Faith is but an emptie hand that goes to Christ to draw from him what it hath need of; we have abundance of strength in christ, Faith is but an empty hand that Goes to christ to draw from him what it hath need of; pns12 vhb n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1, n1 vbz p-acp dt j n1 cst vvz p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 q-crq pn31 vhz n1 pp-f; (33) sermon (DIV1) 465 Page 240
2874 In Christ I can doe all things. So, To have our hearts warmed with love to him; In christ I can do all things. So, To have our hearts warmed with love to him; p-acp np1 pns11 vmb vdi d n2. av, pc-acp vhi po12 n2 vvn p-acp n1 p-acp pno31; (33) sermon (DIV1) 465 Page 240
2875 this Grace of the Spirit will make us passe through all discouragements, for, it hath a constraining power: this Grace of the Spirit will make us pass through all discouragements, for, it hath a constraining power: d n1 pp-f dt n1 vmb vvi pno12 vvi p-acp d n2, c-acp, pn31 vhz dt vvg n1: (33) sermon (DIV1) 466 Page 240
2876 The love of Christ constraines us (saith the Apostle) If our hearts once bee warmed with the love of Christ, this will make us to thinke nothing too deere for Christ, The love of christ constrains us (Says the Apostle) If our hearts once be warmed with the love of christ, this will make us to think nothing too deer for christ, dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz pno12 (vvz dt n1) cs po12 n2 a-acp vbb vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, d vmb vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi pix av j-jn c-acp np1, (33) sermon (DIV1) 466 Page 240
2877 and will cut of all excuses and pretences whatsoever, which come from coldnesse of affection. and will Cut of all excuses and pretences whatsoever, which come from coldness of affection. cc vmb vvi pp-f d n2 cc n2 r-crq, r-crq vvb p-acp n1 pp-f n1. (33) sermon (DIV1) 466 Page 240
2878 Love is strong as death as we have it in this Booke, Much water cannot quench it. Love is strong as death as we have it in this Book, Much water cannot quench it. vvb vbz j c-acp n1 c-acp pns12 vhb pn31 p-acp d n1, d n1 vmbx vvi pn31. (33) sermon (DIV1) 466 Page 240
2879 All oppositions and discouragements whatsoever, all the water which the Divell and the world hath or useth, cannot quench the heavenly fire of love, All oppositions and discouragements whatsoever, all the water which the devil and the world hath or uses, cannot quench the heavenly fire of love, d n2 cc n2 r-crq, d dt n1 r-crq dt n1 cc dt n1 vhz cc vvz, vmbx vvi dt j n1 pp-f n1, (33) sermon (DIV1) 466 Page 240
2880 when it is kindled in any measure. when it is kindled in any measure. c-crq pn31 vbz vvn p-acp d n1. (33) sermon (DIV1) 466 Page 240
2881 What carried the blessed Saints and Martyrs of God in all times through the pikes of all discouragements? The Spirit of God, by the Spirit of love, from a spirit of Faith, What carried the blessed Saints and Martyrs of God in all times through the pikes of all discouragements? The Spirit of God, by the Spirit of love, from a Spirit of Faith, q-crq vvd dt j-vvn n2 cc n2 pp-f np1 p-acp d n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n2? dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (33) sermon (DIV1) 466 Page 240
2882 and heavenly conviction of the excellency and truth of the things: and heavenly conviction of the excellency and truth of the things: cc j n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n2: (33) sermon (DIV1) 466 Page 240
2883 they saw such a light which wrought upon their affections, and carried them amaine against the streame, (contrary to the streame of the times wherein they lived) that the worse the times were, the better they were. they saw such a Light which wrought upon their affections, and carried them amain against the stream, (contrary to the stream of the times wherein they lived) that the Worse the times were, the better they were. pns32 vvd d dt n1 r-crq vvd p-acp po32 n2, cc vvd pno32 av p-acp dt n1, (j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 c-crq pns32 vvd) cst dt jc dt n2 vbdr, dt jc pns32 vbdr. (33) sermon (DIV1) 466 Page 240
2884 And let us consider againe, That Christ will not be alwayes thus alluring us, that wee shall not alwayes have these incouragements, such truths and motions of Gods Spirit, as perhaps wee feele now. And let us Consider again, That christ will not be always thus alluring us, that we shall not always have these encouragements, such truths and motions of God's Spirit, as perhaps we feel now. cc vvb pno12 vvi av, cst np1 vmb xx vbi av av j-vvg pno12, cst pns12 vmb xx av vhi d n2, d n2 cc n2 pp-f npg1 n1, c-acp av pns12 vvb av. (33) sermon (DIV1) 467 Page 240
2885 Therefore, when wee feele any good motion stirred up toward Christ, entertaine it presently, haply wee shall never heare of it againe, the longer wee deferre and put it of, the worse. Therefore, when we feel any good motion stirred up towards christ, entertain it presently, haply we shall never hear of it again, the longer we defer and put it of, the Worse. av, c-crq pns12 vvb d j n1 vvd a-acp p-acp np1, vvb pn31 av-j, av pns12 vmb av-x vvi pp-f pn31 av, dt jc pns12 vvi cc vvi pn31 pp-f, dt jc. (33) sermon (DIV1) 467 Page 240
2886 As a man that is rowing in a boate, let him neglect his stroake, the neglecting of one may make him tug at it five or six times after to overtake those that are before him. As a man that is rowing in a boat, let him neglect his stroke, the neglecting of one may make him tug At it five or six times After to overtake those that Are before him. p-acp dt n1 cst vbz vvg p-acp dt n1, vvb pno31 vvi po31 n1, dt vvg pp-f crd vmb vvi pno31 vvi p-acp pn31 crd cc crd n2 a-acp pc-acp vvi d cst vbr p-acp pno31. (33) sermon (DIV1) 467 Page 240
2887 So nothing is gotten by sloath and negligence, wee doe but cast our selves backe the more. So nothing is got by sloth and negligence, we do but cast our selves back the more. av pix vbz vvn p-acp n1 cc n1, pns12 vdb p-acp vvi po12 n2 av dt av-dc. (33) sermon (DIV1) 467 Page 240
2888 And let us helpe our selves with setting the Glory to come before our eyes, with Moses to have a Patriarks eye to him that is invisible, to see a Countrey afarre off, Now, we are neerer salvation then when wee beleeved, let us helpe our backward soules this way: And let us help our selves with setting the Glory to come before our eyes, with Moses to have a Patriarchs eye to him that is invisible, to see a Country afar off, Now, we Are nearer salvation then when we believed, let us help our backward Souls this Way: cc vvb pno12 vvi po12 n2 p-acp vvg dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n2, p-acp np1 pc-acp vhi dt n2 vvb p-acp pno31 cst vbz j, pc-acp vvi dt n1 av a-acp, av, pns12 vbr jc n1 cs c-crq pns12 vvd, vvb pno12 vvi po12 j n2 d n1: (33) sermon (DIV1) 468 Page 240
2889 that so, having still Glory in our eyes, it may helpe us to goe through all discouragements whatsoever they bee. that so, having still Glory in our eyes, it may help us to go through all discouragements whatsoever they be. cst av, vhg av n1 p-acp po12 n2, pn31 vmb vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi p-acp d n2 r-crq pns32 vbb. (33) sermon (DIV1) 468 Page 240
2890 Wee know Zacheus, when hee was affraid that hee should not see Christ, went before the multitude; we know Zacchaeus, when he was afraid that he should not see christ, went before the multitude; pns12 vvb np1, c-crq pns31 vbds j cst pns31 vmd xx vvi np1, vvd p-acp dt n1; (33) sermon (DIV1) 468 Page 240
2891 and getting up upon the top of a Tree, thus help• himselfe. So doth Grace helpe it selfe by Glory. and getting up upon the top of a Tree, thus help• himself. So does Grace help it self by Glory. cc vvg a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, av n1 px31. np1 vdz n1 vvi pn31 n1 p-acp n1. (33) sermon (DIV1) 468 Page 241
2892 And so farre is Grace from objecting and pretending lets, as it makes supplies in Gods service: And so Far is Grace from objecting and pretending lets, as it makes supplies in God's service: cc av av-j vbz n1 p-acp vvg cc vvg n2, c-acp pn31 vvz n2 p-acp npg1 n1: (33) sermon (DIV1) 468 Page 241
2893 as David, who in this case, was pleased to bee accounted vile. as David, who in this case, was pleased to be accounted vile. c-acp np1, r-crq p-acp d n1, vbds vvn pc-acp vbi vvn j. (33) sermon (DIV1) 468 Page 241
2894 Let us looke unto the Recompence of the reward, not to the present discouragements, but to the prize at the end of the race. Let us look unto the Recompense of the reward, not to the present discouragements, but to the prize At the end of the raze. vvb pno12 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, xx p-acp dt j n2, cc-acp p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (33) sermon (DIV1) 468 Page 241
2895 What makes a souldier to fight hard for the victory in the end? The sweetenesse of the triumph. What makes a soldier to fight hard for the victory in the end? The sweetness of the triumph. q-crq vvz dt n1 pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1? dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (33) sermon (DIV1) 468 Page 241
2896 What makes a husbandman goe through all discouragements? hee hopes to receive a croppe in the end. What makes a husbandman go through all discouragements? he hope's to receive a crop in the end. q-crq vvz dt n1 vvb p-acp d n2? pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1. (33) sermon (DIV1) 468 Page 241
2897 Consider the issue which followeth after a conscionable carefull and Christian life, after a more neere and perfect walking with God, maintaining Communion with him. Consider the issue which follows After a conscionable careful and Christian life, After a more near and perfect walking with God, maintaining Communion with him. np1 dt n1 r-crq vvz p-acp dt j j cc np1 n1, p-acp dt av-dc av-j cc j vvg p-acp np1, vvg n1 p-acp pno31. (33) sermon (DIV1) 468 Page 241
2898 Let there bee what discouragements there will bee in the world, the end thereof is peace, The end of that man is peace. Let there be what discouragements there will be in the world, the end thereof is peace, The end of that man is peace. vvb pc-acp vbi r-crq n2 a-acp vmb vbi p-acp dt n1, dt n1 av vbz n1, dt n1 pp-f d n1 vbz n1. (33) sermon (DIV1) 468 Page 241
2899 Vpon this ground, the Apostle exhorts us, to be fruitfull, and abundant in the worke of the Lord; Upon this ground, the Apostle exhorts us, to be fruitful, and abundant in the work of the Lord; p-acp d n1, dt n1 vvz pno12, pc-acp vbi j, cc j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (33) sermon (DIV1) 468 Page 241
2900 knowing that your labour is not in vaine in the Lord. The end of the eighth Sermon. knowing that your labour is not in vain in the Lord. The end of the eighth Sermon. vvg cst po22 n1 vbz xx p-acp j p-acp dt n1. dt n1 pp-f dt ord n1. (33) sermon (DIV1) 468 Page 241
2901 THE NINTH SERMON. CANT. V. VI. I rose to open to my Beloved, but my Beloved had withdrawne himselfe, &c. NAturally wee are prone to delaies in heavenly things, and then to cover all with excuses. THE NINTH SERMON. CANT. V. VI. I rose to open to my beloved, but my beloved had withdrawn himself, etc. NAturally we Are prove to delays in heavenly things, and then to cover all with excuses. dt ord n1. n1. np1 crd. pns11 vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp po11 j-vvn, cc-acp po11 np1 vhd vvn px31, av av-j pns12 vbr j p-acp n2 p-acp j n2, cc av pc-acp vvi d p-acp n2. (34) sermon (DIV1) 468 Page 242
2902 A man is a Sophister to himselfe, whom hee first deceives, before the Divell, or the World deceive him; A man is a Sophister to himself, whom he First deceives, before the devil, or the World deceive him; dt n1 vbz dt n1 p-acp px31, ro-crq pns31 ord vvz, p-acp dt n1, cc dt n1 vvb pno31; (34) sermon (DIV1) 469 Page 242
2903 Which is the reason why so oft in Scripture you have this mentined. B•e not deceived, God is not mocked. Which is the reason why so oft in Scripture you have this mentined. B•e not deceived, God is not mocked. r-crq vbz dt n1 c-crq av av p-acp n1 pn22 vhb d vvn. vbr xx vvn, np1 vbz xx vvn. (34) sermon (DIV1) 469 Page 243
2904 Bee not deceived, neither Adulterer, nor Covetous person, nor such and such, shall ever enter into the kingdome of Heaven. Bee not deceived. Bee not deceived, neither Adulterer, nor Covetous person, nor such and such, shall ever enter into the Kingdom of Heaven. Bee not deceived. n1 xx vvn, dx n1, ccx j n1, ccx d cc d, vmb av vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. n1 xx vvn. (34) sermon (DIV1) 469 Page 243
2905 Which is an intimation, that naturally wee are very prone to bee deceived in points of the greatest consequence in the world, to flatter our selves (as the Church doth here) with false excuses. Which is an intimation, that naturally we Are very prove to be deceived in points of the greatest consequence in the world, to flatter our selves (as the Church does hear) with false excuses. r-crq vbz dt n1, cst av-j pns12 vbr av j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n2 pp-f dt js n1 p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi po12 n2 (c-acp dt n1 vdz vvi) p-acp j n2. (34) sermon (DIV1) 469 Page 243
2906 I have put of my coate, &c. But wee shall now see in this next verse, what becomes of all those excuses, I have put of my coat, etc. But we shall now see in this next verse, what becomes of all those excuses, pns11 vhb vvn pp-f po11 n1, av cc-acp pns12 vmb av vvi p-acp d ord n1, r-crq vvz pp-f d d n2, (34) sermon (DIV1) 469 Page 243
2907 and backewardnesse of the Church whereby she puts of Christ. and backwardness of the Church whereby she puts of christ. cc n1 pp-f dt n1 c-crq pns31 vvz pp-f np1. (34) sermon (DIV1) 469 Page 243
2908 My Beloved put in his hand by the hole of the doore, and my bowels were mooved for him, My beloved put in his hand by the hold of the door, and my bowels were moved for him, po11 j-vvn vvi p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc po11 n2 vbdr vvn p-acp pno31, (34) sermon (DIV1) 470 Page 243
2909 I rose to open to my Beloved, And my hands droopped with mirrh, and my fingers with sweet smelling mirrh upon the hand'es of the locke. I rose to open to my beloved, And my hands drooped with mirrh, and my fingers with sweet smelling mirrh upon the hand'es of the lock. pns11 vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp po11 j-vvn, cc po11 n2 vvd p-acp n1, cc po11 n2 p-acp j j-vvg n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1. (34) sermon (DIV1) 471 Page 243
2910 I rose to open to my Beloved, but my Beloved had withdrawne himselfe, &c. This comes of her sluggishnesse, and drowsiness, that Christ absented and withdrew himselfe. I rose to open to my beloved, but my beloved had withdrawn himself, etc. This comes of her sluggishness, and drowsiness, that christ absented and withdrew himself. pns11 vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp po11 j-vvn, p-acp po11 np1 vhd vvn px31, av d vvz pp-f po31 n1, cc n1, cst np1 vvd cc vvd px31. (34) sermon (DIV1) 472 Page 243
2911 There are 3. things here set downe in these Verses now read. 1. Christs withdrawing of himselfe. 2. His gratious dealing having withdrawne himselfe. There Are 3. things Here Set down in these Verses now read. 1. Christ withdrawing of himself. 2. His gracious dealing having withdrawn himself. pc-acp vbr crd n2 av vvn a-acp p-acp d n2 av vvn. crd npg1 n-vvg pp-f px31. crd po31 j n-vvg vhg vvn px31. (34) sermon (DIV1) 473 Page 243
2912 Hee doth not altogether leave his Church, but puts his finger into the hole of the doore, and then leaves some sweetenes behind him before he goes. After which is set downe, He does not altogether leave his Church, but puts his finger into the hold of the door, and then leaves Some sweetness behind him before he Goes. After which is Set down, pns31 vdz xx av vvi po31 n1, cc-acp vvz po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc av vvz d n1 p-acp pno31 c-acp pns31 vvz. p-acp r-crq vbz vvn a-acp, (34) sermon (DIV1) 474 Page 243
2913 3. The successe of Christs departure, and withdrawing of himselfe from her. 1. Her Bowells were mooved in her, which were hard before. 3. The success of Christ departure, and withdrawing of himself from her. 1. Her Bowels were moved in her, which were hard before. crd dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, cc vvg pp-f px31 p-acp pno31. crd po31 n2 vbdr vvn p-acp pno31, r-crq vbdr j a-acp. (34) sermon (DIV1) 475 Page 244
2914 2. Shee rose up out of her bed wherein for merly shee had framed, and composed her selfe to rest. 2. She rose up out of her Bed wherein for merly she had framed, and composed her self to rest. crd pns31 vvd a-acp av pp-f po31 n1 c-crq p-acp av-j pns31 vhd vvn, cc vvd po31 n1 pc-acp vvi. (34) sermon (DIV1) 477 Page 244
2915 3. Shee seekes and calls after him. But the Doctrinall points, which are to be observed out of these verses, are these, 3. Shee seeks and calls After him. But the Doctrinal points, which Are to be observed out of these Verses, Are these, crd np1 vvz cc vvz p-acp pno31. p-acp dt j n2, r-crq vbr pc-acp vbi vvn av pp-f d n2, vbr d, (34) sermon (DIV1) 478 Page 244
2916 1. That Christ doth sometimes use to leave his Children, as he did the Church here. 1. That christ does sometime use to leave his Children, as he did the Church Here. crd cst np1 vdz av vvi pc-acp vvi po31 n2, c-acp pns31 vdd dt n1 av. (34) sermon (DIV1) 480 Page 244
2917 2. That the cause is from the Church her selfe, as wee see how unkindly shee had used Christ, to let him attend her leisure so long. 2. That the cause is from the Church her self, as we see how unkindly she had used christ, to let him attend her leisure so long. crd cst dt n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 po31 n1, c-acp pns12 vvb c-crq av-j pns31 vhd vvn np1, pc-acp vvi pno31 vvi po31 n1 av av-j. (34) sermon (DIV1) 481 Page 244
2918 Therefore hee taking a holy state upon him, leaves the Church; Therefore he taking a holy state upon him, leaves the Church; av pns31 vvg dt j n1 p-acp pno31, vvz dt n1; (34) sermon (DIV1) 481 Page 244
2919 The cause of his forsaking us, is in our selves, we may thanke our selves for it. The cause of his forsaking us, is in our selves, we may thank our selves for it. dt n1 pp-f po31 vvg pno12, vbz p-acp po12 n2, pns12 vmb vvi po12 n2 p-acp pn31. (34) sermon (DIV1) 481 Page 244
2920 3. That though Christ deale thus with us, Yet notwithstanding, hee never leaves us wholly, without some footestepps of his saving grace, 3. That though christ deal thus with us, Yet notwithstanding, he never leaves us wholly, without Some footestepps of his Saving grace, crd cst cs np1 vvb av p-acp pno12, av a-acp, pns31 av-x vvz pno12 av-jn, p-acp d n2 pp-f po31 j-vvg n1, (34) sermon (DIV1) 482 Page 244
2921 and everlasting love, some remainders and prints hee leaves upon the soule. and everlasting love, Some remainders and prints he leaves upon the soul. cc j n1, d n2 cc n2 pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1. (34) sermon (DIV1) 482 Page 244
2922 So as it lingers after him, and never rests till it find him, he alwayes leaves something. So as it lingers After him, and never rests till it find him, he always leaves something. av c-acp pn31 vvz p-acp pno31, cc av-x vvz c-acp pn31 vvb pno31, pns31 av vvz pi. (34) sermon (DIV1) 482 Page 244
2923 There is never a totall desertion: There is never a total desertion: pc-acp vbz av-x dt j n1: (34) sermon (DIV1) 482 Page 244
2924 as we see here in Christs dealing, hee puts his finger into the hole of the doo•e, he stands at the doore, as we see Here in Christ dealing, he puts his finger into the hold of the doo•e, he Stands At the door, c-acp pns12 vvb av p-acp npg1 n-vvg, pns31 vvz po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1, (34) sermon (DIV1) 482 Page 244
2925 and leaves myrrh behind him, something in the heart that causeth a lingering, aud restlesse affection in her towards Christ. and leaves myrrh behind him, something in the heart that Causes a lingering, and restless affection in her towards christ. cc vvz n1 p-acp pno31, pi p-acp dt n1 cst vvz dt j-vvg, cc j n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp np1. (34) sermon (DIV1) 482 Page 244
2926 4. That the Church by reason of this gratious dealing of Christ (leaving somewhat behind him) is sensible of her former unkindnesse, Obser. 4. is restlesse and stirrs up her selfe to indeavour more and more, till shee have recovered her former communion, 4. That the Church by reason of this gracious dealing of christ (leaving somewhat behind him) is sensible of her former unkindness, Observation 4. is restless and stirs up her self to endeavour more and more, till she have recovered her former communion, crd cst dt n1 p-acp n1 pp-f d j n-vvg pp-f np1 (vvg av p-acp pno31) vbz j pp-f po31 j n1, np1 crd vbz j cc vvz a-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi av-dc cc av-dc, c-acp pns31 vhb vvn po31 j n1, (34) sermon (DIV1) 483 Page 245
2927 and sweet fellowship with Christ, which she had before. and sweet fellowship with christ, which she had before. cc j n1 p-acp np1, r-crq pns31 vhd a-acp. (34) sermon (DIV1) 483 Page 245
2928 Shee never gives over till Christ and shee meet againe in peace (as wee shall see in the prosecution,) These be the chiefe points considerable. She never gives over till christ and she meet again in peace (as we shall see in the prosecution,) These be the chief points considerable. pns31 av-x vvz a-acp p-acp np1 cc pns31 vvi av p-acp n1 (c-acp pns12 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1,) d vbb dt j-jn n2 j. (34) sermon (DIV1) 483 Page 245
2929 First, Christ doth use sometimes to leave his Church, as here he doth, My Beloved had withdrawne himselfe, &c. First, christ does use sometime to leave his Church, as Here he does, My beloved had withdrawn himself, etc. ord, np1 vdz vvi av pc-acp vvi po31 n1, c-acp av pns31 vdz, po11 np1 vhd vvn px31, av (34) sermon (DIV1) 484 Page 245
2930 But what kind of leaving is it? Wee must distinguish of Christs leavings; and withdrawings of himselfe. But what kind of leaving is it? we must distinguish of Christ leavings; and withdrawings of himself. cc-acp q-crq n1 pp-f vvg vbz pn31? pns12 vmb vvi pp-f npg1 n2-vvg; cc n2-vvg pp-f px31. (34) sermon (DIV1) 485 Page 245
2931 They are either in regard of outward or inward comforts and helpes. They Are either in regard of outward or inward comforts and helps. pns32 vbr av-d p-acp n1 pp-f j cc j n2 cc n2. (34) sermon (DIV1) 486 Page 245
2932 1. Outward, as Christ leaves his Church sometimes, by taking away the meanes of Salvation, the Ministery, or by taking away outward comforts; 1. Outward, as christ leaves his Church sometime, by taking away the means of Salvation, the Ministry, or by taking away outward comforts; crd j, c-acp np1 vvz po31 n1 av, p-acp vvg av dt n2 pp-f n1, dt n1, cc p-acp vvg av j n2; (34) sermon (DIV1) 487 Page 245
2933 which is a withdrawing of his, especially if hee accompany the taking of them away with some signes of his displeasure, which is a withdrawing of his, especially if he accompany the taking of them away with Some Signs of his displeasure, r-crq vbz dt n-vvg pp-f png31, av-j cs pns31 vvi dt n-vvg pp-f pno32 av p-acp d n2 pp-f po31 n1, (34) sermon (DIV1) 487 Page 245
2934 or sense of his anger, as usually it falls out. or sense of his anger, as usually it falls out. cc n1 pp-f po31 n1, c-acp av-j pn31 vvz av. (34) sermon (DIV1) 487 Page 245
2935 This doth imbitter all crosses, and losses, namely when they come from Christ, as a Testimony of his anger for our former unkindnesse. This does embitter all Crosses, and losses, namely when they come from christ, as a Testimony of his anger for our former unkindness. d vdz vvi d n2, cc n2, av c-crq pns32 vvb p-acp np1, c-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp po12 j n1. (34) sermon (DIV1) 487 Page 245
2936 2. Sometimes his forsaking is more inward; 2. Sometime his forsaking is more inward; crd av po31 vvg vbz av-dc j; (34) sermon (DIV1) 488 Page 245
2937 and that is double, Either in regard of peace, and joy, sweet inward comfort that the soule had wont to feele in the holy Ordinances by the Spirit of Christ; and that is double, Either in regard of peace, and joy, sweet inward Comfort that the soul had wont to feel in the holy Ordinances by the Spirit of christ; cc d vbz j-jn, av-d p-acp n1 pp-f n1, cc n1, j j n1 cst dt n1 vhd vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (34) sermon (DIV1) 488 Page 245
2938 Or in regard of strength, and assistance. There is desertion in regard of Comfort and in regard of strength. Or in regard of strength, and assistance. There is desertion in regard of Comfort and in regard of strength. cc p-acp n1 pp-f n1, cc n1. pc-acp vbz n1 p-acp n1 pp-f vvb cc p-acp n1 pp-f n1. (34) sermon (DIV1) 488 Page 245
2939 Sometimes hee leaves them to themselves in regard of strength and supportation to fall into some sinne to cure some greater sinne perhaps. Sometime he leaves them to themselves in regard of strength and supportation to fallen into Some sin to cure Some greater sin perhaps. av pns31 vvz pno32 p-acp px32 p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi d jc n1 av. (34) sermon (DIV1) 488 Page 246
2940 Now that Christ thus leaves his Church it is true of all, both of the body and of each particular member of the Church. Now that christ thus leaves his Church it is true of all, both of the body and of each particular member of the Church. av cst np1 av vvz po31 n1 pn31 vbz j pp-f d, av-d pp-f dt n1 cc pp-f d j n1 pp-f dt n1. (34) sermon (DIV1) 489 Page 246
2941 It is true of the whole body of the Church, for you have the Church complaining, Isa. 49. 14. God hath forgotten me. It is true of the Whole body of the Church, for you have the Church complaining, Isaiah 49. 14. God hath forgotten me. pn31 vbz j pp-f dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1, c-acp pn22 vhb dt n1 vvg, np1 crd crd np1 vhz vvn pno11. (34) sermon (DIV1) 490 Page 246
2942 Can a mother forget her child? (saith God againe) so Psal. 44. 9. and in other places, the Church complaines of forsakings, The Scripture is full of complaints in this kind. Can a mother forget her child? (Says God again) so Psalm 44. 9. and in other places, the Church complains of forsakings, The Scripture is full of complaints in this kind. vmb dt n1 vvi po31 n1? (vvz np1 av) av np1 crd crd cc p-acp j-jn n2, dt n1 vvz pp-f n2-vvg, dt n1 vbz j pp-f n2 p-acp d n1. (34) sermon (DIV1) 490 Page 246
2943 It is true of the sever all members and especially of the most eminent members; It is true of the sever all members and especially of the most eminent members; pn31 vbz j pp-f dt n1 d n2 cc av-j pp-f dt av-ds j n2; (34) sermon (DIV1) 491 Page 246
2944 as we see holy Iob complaines, as if God had set him (as it were) a but to shoot at, and had opposed himselfe against him. as we see holy Job complains, as if God had Set him (as it were) a but to shoot At, and had opposed himself against him. c-acp pns12 vvb j np1 vvz, c-acp cs np1 vhd vvn pno31 (c-acp pn31 vbdr) av cc-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp, cc vhd vvn px31 p-acp pno31. (34) sermon (DIV1) 491 Page 246
2945 So David complaines ( Psal. 88. 11. Psal. 77. 9. and Psal. 60. 1. and in other Psalmes) of Gods anger. So David complains (Psalm 88. 11. Psalm 77. 9. and Psalm 60. 1. and in other Psalms) of God's anger. np1 np1 vvz (np1 crd crd np1 crd crd cc np1 crd crd cc p-acp j-jn n2) pp-f npg1 n1. (34) sermon (DIV1) 491 Page 246
2946 Correct mee not in thine anger. The Psalmes are full of this; Correct me not in thine anger. The Psalms Are full of this; vvb pno11 xx p-acp po21 n1. dt n2 vbr j pp-f d; (34) sermon (DIV1) 491 Page 246
2947 so as it would be time unprofitably spent to be large in a point so cleare, that every one knoweth well enough, who reads and understands the Psalmes. so as it would be time unprofitably spent to be large in a point so clear, that every one Knoweth well enough, who reads and understands the Psalms. av c-acp pn31 vmd vbi n1 av-j vvn pc-acp vbi j p-acp dt n1 av j, cst d pi vvz av av-d, r-crq vvz cc vvz dt n2. (34) sermon (DIV1) 491 Page 246
2948 So Ionab likewise felt a kind of forsaking, when he was in the middest of the sea, So Jonah likewise felt a kind of forsaking, when he was in the midst of the sea, av np1 av vvd dt n1 pp-f vvg, c-crq pns31 vbds p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (34) sermon (DIV1) 491 Page 246
2949 when the waves were without, and terrors within, when he was in the middest of h•ll, (as it were) thus you see the instances cleere the point ▪ when the waves were without, and terrors within, when he was in the midst of h•ll, (as it were) thus you see the instances clear the point ▪ c-crq dt n2 vbdr p-acp, cc n2 a-acp, c-crq pns31 vbds p-acp dt n1 pp-f av, (c-acp pn31 vbdr) av pn22 vvb dt n2 av-j dt n1 ▪ (34) sermon (DIV1) 491 Page 246
2950 The ends, that God hath in it, are many, First, To indeare his presence the more to us, which we slighted too much before. The ends, that God hath in it, Are many, First, To endear his presence the more to us, which we slighted too much before. dt n2, cst np1 vhz p-acp pn31, vbr d, ord, pc-acp vvi po31 n1 dt av-dc p-acp pno12, r-crq pns12 vvd av av-d a-acp. (34) sermon (DIV1) 492 Page 246
2951 It is our corruption, the not valuing of things till they be gone, wee set not the true price upon them when wee enjoy them. It is our corruption, the not valuing of things till they be gone, we Set not the true price upon them when we enjoy them. pn31 vbz po12 n1, cs xx vvg pp-f n2 c-acp pns32 vbb vvn, pns12 vvb xx dt j n1 p-acp pno32 c-crq pns12 vvb pno32. (34) sermon (DIV1) 492 Page 247
2952 When we enjoy good things, we looke at the grievances which are mingled with the good, When we enjoy good things, we look At the grievances which Are mingled with the good, c-crq pns12 vvb j n2, pns12 vvb p-acp dt n2 r-crq vbr vvn p-acp dt j, (34) sermon (DIV1) 492 Page 247
2953 and forget the good, which when it is gone then wee remember the good. The Israelites could remember their onyons and garleeke, and forget their slaverie. and forget the good, which when it is gone then we Remember the good. The Israelites could Remember their onions and garleeke, and forget their slavery. cc vvi dt j, r-crq c-crq pn31 vbz vvn av pns12 vvb dt j. dt np1 vmd vvi po32 n2 cc j, cc vvi po32 n1. (34) sermon (DIV1) 492 Page 247
2954 So because Manna was present, they despised Manna, and that upon one inconvenience it had, It was ordinary with them. So Because Manna was present, they despised Manna, and that upon one inconvenience it had, It was ordinary with them. av c-acp n1 vbds j, pns32 vvd n1, cc cst p-acp crd n1 pn31 vhd, pn31 vbds j p-acp pno32. (34) sermon (DIV1) 492 Page 247
2955 Thus the corrupt heart of man is prone in the enjoying of favours, If it have any grievance, it murmures at that, Thus the corrupt heart of man is prove in the enjoying of favours, If it have any grievance, it murmurs At that, av dt j n1 pp-f n1 vbz j p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f n2, cs pn31 vhb d n1, pn31 n2 p-acp d, (34) sermon (DIV1) 492 Page 247
2956 and it troubles and makes them forget all the goodnesse and sweetenesse of what they enjoy. and it Troubles and makes them forget all the Goodness and sweetness of what they enjoy. cc pn31 vvz cc vvz pno32 vvi d dt n1 cc n1 pp-f r-crq pns32 vvb. (34) sermon (DIV1) 492 Page 247
2957 But on the contrary when God withdrawes those good things from us, then we forget those former inconveniences, But on the contrary when God withdraws those good things from us, then we forget those former inconveniences, p-acp p-acp dt j-jn c-crq np1 vvz d j n2 p-acp pno12, cs pns12 vvb d j n2, (34) sermon (DIV1) 492 Page 247
2958 and begin to think what good we had by them. This is the poyson and corruption of our Nature. and begin to think what good we had by them. This is the poison and corruption of our Nature. cc vvb pc-acp vvi r-crq j pns12 vhd p-acp pno32. d vbz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n1. (34) sermon (DIV1) 492 Page 247
2959 Againe, Christ seemes to forsake us, to try the truth of the Graces and affections in us, whether they be true or not, Again, christ seems to forsake us, to try the truth of the Graces and affections in us, whither they be true or not, av, np1 vvz pc-acp vvi pno12, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n2 cc n2 p-acp pno12, cs pns32 vbb j cc xx, (34) sermon (DIV1) 493 Page 247
2960 and to cause us to make after him, when hee seemes to forsake us, as undoubtedly wee shall, where there is truth of grace planted in the heart in any measure. and to cause us to make After him, when he seems to forsake us, as undoubtedly we shall, where there is truth of grace planted in the heart in any measure. cc pc-acp vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, c-crq pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi pno12, c-acp av-j pns12 vmb, c-crq pc-acp vbz n1 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp d n1. (34) sermon (DIV1) 493 Page 247
2961 And In regard of others, To teach us wisdome how to deale with others. And In regard of Others, To teach us Wisdom how to deal with Others. cc p-acp n1 pp-f n2-jn, pc-acp vvi pno12 n1 c-crq pc-acp vvi p-acp n2-jn. (34) sermon (DIV1) 494 Page 247
2962 he doth it to teach us heavenly wisdome how to deale with those in affliction, It makes us wise, tender, he does it to teach us heavenly Wisdom how to deal with those in affliction, It makes us wise, tender, pns31 vdz pn31 pc-acp vvi pno12 j n1 c-crq pc-acp vvi p-acp d p-acp n1, pn31 vvz pno12 j, j, (34) sermon (DIV1) 494 Page 247
2963 and successefull in dealing with others, when wee have felt the like particular grievance our selves, as Gal. 6. 1. Bretheren if a man be overtaken in a fault, you that are spirituall restore such an one in the spirit of meekenesse, considering thy selfe, and successful in dealing with Others, when we have felt the like particular grievance our selves, as Gal. 6. 1. Brethren if a man be overtaken in a fault, you that Are spiritual restore such an one in the Spirit of meekness, considering thy self, cc j p-acp vvg p-acp n2-jn, c-crq pns12 vhb vvn dt j j n1 po12 n2, p-acp np1 crd crd n2 cs dt n1 vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, pn22 cst vbr j vvb d dt pi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vvg po21 n1, (34) sermon (DIV1) 494 Page 248
2964 least thou also be tempted, Experience of spirituall griefe in this kind, will make us fit, able and wise every way to deale with others. lest thou also be tempted, Experience of spiritual grief in this kind, will make us fit, able and wise every Way to deal with Others. cs pns21 av vbi vvn, n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp d n1, vmb vvi pno12 vvi, j cc j d n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n2-jn. (34) sermon (DIV1) 494 Page 248
2965 This serves likewise To weane us from the world, To weane us from the world. in the plenty and abundance of all earthly things; This serves likewise To wean us from the world, To wean us from the world. in the plenty and abundance of all earthly things; d vvz av pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1. p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d j n2; (34) sermon (DIV1) 495 Page 248
2966 For take a Christian that hath no crosse in the world, let him find some estrangement of Christ from his spirit, that he finds not the comforts of the Holy Ghost, For take a Christian that hath no cross in the world, let him find Some estrangement of christ from his Spirit, that he finds not the comforts of the Holy Ghost, p-acp vvi dt njp cst vhz dx n1 p-acp dt n1, vvb pno31 vvi d n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n1, cst pns31 vvz xx dt n2 pp-f dt j n1, (34) sermon (DIV1) 495 Page 248
2967 and that inlargement which in former times he enjoyed, and all the wealth hee hath, the earthly contentments he enjoyes please him not, and that enlargement which in former times he enjoyed, and all the wealth he hath, the earthly contentment's he enjoys please him not, cc d n1 r-crq p-acp j n2 pns31 vvd, cc d dt n1 pns31 vhz, dt j n2 pns31 vvz vvb pno31 xx, (34) sermon (DIV1) 495 Page 248
2968 nor can content that soule, which hath ever felt sweet communion with Christ. nor can content that soul, which hath ever felt sweet communion with christ. ccx vmb vvi d n1, r-crq vhz av vvn j n1 p-acp np1. (34) sermon (DIV1) 495 Page 248
2969 Againe, how should we pray with earnestnesse of affection, Thy Kingdome come (in the time of prosperity,) except there were somewhat in this kind to raise up the soule to desire to be gone? Now it is our subjection to these alterations, Again, how should we pray with earnestness of affection, Thy Kingdom come (in the time of Prosperity,) except there were somewhat in this kind to raise up the soul to desire to be gone? Now it is our subjection to these alterations, av, q-crq vmd pns12 vvi p-acp n1 pp-f n1, po21 n1 vvb (p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1,) c-acp a-acp vbdr av p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi pc-acp vbi vvn? av pn31 vbz po12 n1 p-acp d n2, (34) sermon (DIV1) 495 Page 248
2970 and changes, ebbings, and flowings, sometimes to have the sence of Gods love in Christ, and changes, ebbings, and flowings, sometime to have the sense of God's love in christ, cc n2, n2-vvg, cc n2-vvg, av pc-acp vhi dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp np1, (34) sermon (DIV1) 495 Page 248
2971 and sometimes to want it, sometimes to feele his love, and sometimes againe the fruits of his anger and displeasure, which serves exceedingly to stirre up mens desires of Heaven. and sometime to want it, sometime to feel his love, and sometime again the fruits of his anger and displeasure, which serves exceedingly to stir up men's Desires of Heaven. cc av pc-acp vvi pn31, av pc-acp vvi po31 n1, cc av av dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1, r-crq vvz av-vvg pc-acp vvi p-acp ng2 n2 pp-f n1. (34) sermon (DIV1) 495 Page 248
2972 5. In this place heere, the especiall end was To correct the security, and ill carriage of the Church. 5. In this place Here, the especial end was To correct the security, and ill carriage of the Church. crd p-acp d n1 av, dt j n1 vbds pc-acp vvi dt n1, cc j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1. (34) sermon (DIV1) 496 Page 248
2973 And likewise, To prepare the Church by this desertion, and seeming forsaking for neerer communion. And likewise, To prepare the Church by this desertion, and seeming forsaking for nearer communion. cc av, pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp d n1, cc av-vvg vvg p-acp jc n1. (34) sermon (DIV1) 497 Page 248
2974 For indeed Christ did not forsake her, but to her feeling, to bring her in the sequell, to have neerer communion and union with himselfe then ever shee had before, God forsakes, that he may •ot forsake; For indeed christ did not forsake her, but to her feeling, to bring her in the sequel, to have nearer communion and Union with himself then ever she had before, God forsakes, that he may •ot forsake; p-acp av np1 vdd xx vvi pno31, cc-acp p-acp po31 n-vvg, pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vhi jc n1 cc n1 p-acp px31 av av pns31 vhd a-acp, np1 vvz, cst pns31 vmb n1 vvi; (34) sermon (DIV1) 497 Page 249
2975 hee seemes strange, that hee may be more friendly, this is Christs usage, hee personates an adversary, when he intends to show the greatest effects of his love, as wee may see afterwards in the passages following. he seems strange, that he may be more friendly, this is Christ usage, he personates an adversary, when he intends to show the greatest effects of his love, as we may see afterwards in the passages following. pns31 vvz j, cst pns31 vmb vbi av-dc j, d vbz npg1 n1, pns31 vvz dt n1, c-crq pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi dt js n2 pp-f po31 n1, c-acp pns12 vmb vvi av p-acp dt n2 vvg. (34) sermon (DIV1) 497 Page 249
2976 And also, To make us to know throughly the bitternesse of sinne, that we may grow to a further hatred of that which deprives us of so sweete a communion; And also, To make us to know thoroughly the bitterness of sin, that we may grow to a further hatred of that which deprives us of so sweet a communion; cc av, pc-acp vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi av-j dt n1 pp-f n1, cst pns12 vmb vvi p-acp dt jc n1 pp-f d r-crq vvz pno12 pp-f av j dt n1; (34) sermon (DIV1) 498 Page 249
2977 Wee thinke sinne a trifle, and never know it enough till the time of temptation, that conscience be awakened and opened, that it appeares in its right colours. we think sin a trifle, and never know it enough till the time of temptation, that conscience be awakened and opened, that it appears in its right colours. pns12 vvb n1 dt n1, cc av-x vvb pn31 av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cst n1 vbi vvn cc vvn, cst pn31 vvz p-acp po31 j-jn n2. (34) sermon (DIV1) 498 Page 249
2978 And then againe, That wee may know what Christ suffered, That wee may taste a little what Christ suffered. And then again, That we may know what christ suffered, That we may taste a little what christ suffered. cc av av, cst pns12 vmb vvi r-crq np1 vvd, cst pns12 vmb vvi dt j r-crq np1 vvd. (34) sermon (DIV1) 499 Page 249
2979 and underwent for us in the sence of Gods wrath, in the absence of his favour for a time. and underwent for us in the sense of God's wrath, in the absence of his favour for a time. cc vvd p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt n1. (34) sermon (DIV1) 499 Page 249
2980 This the humane Nature could never have suffered, if his divinity had withdrawne it selfe. This the humane Nature could never have suffered, if his divinity had withdrawn it self. d dt j n1 vmd av-x vhi vvn, cs po31 n1 vhd vvn pn31 n1. (34) sermon (DIV1) 499 Page 249
2981 Now all of us must sip of that cup, whereof Christ dranke the dreggs, having a tast what it is to have God to forsake us, Now all of us must sip of that cup, whereof christ drank the dregs, having a taste what it is to have God to forsake us, av d pp-f pno12 vmb vvi pp-f d n1, c-crq np1 vvd dt n2, vhg dt n1 r-crq pn31 vbz pc-acp vhi n1 pc-acp vvi pno12, (34) sermon (DIV1) 499 Page 249
2982 for the most part, those beleevers who live any time, (especially those of great partes,) God deales thus with, weaker Christians hee is more indulgent unto; for the most part, those believers who live any time, (especially those of great parts,) God deals thus with, Weaker Christians he is more indulgent unto; c-acp dt av-ds n1, d n2 r-crq vvb d n1, (av-j d pp-f j n2,) np1 vvz av p-acp, jc njpg2 pns31 vbz av-dc j p-acp; (34) sermon (DIV1) 499 Page 249
2983 at such times we know of what use a Mediatour is, and how miserable our condition were without such an one, both to have borne and overcome the wrath of God for us, which burden hee could never have undergone, At such times we know of what use a Mediator is, and how miserable our condition were without such an one, both to have born and overcome the wrath of God for us, which burden he could never have undergone, p-acp d n2 pns12 vvb pp-f r-crq n1 dt n1 vbz, cc c-crq j po12 n1 vbdr p-acp d dt pi, av-d pc-acp vhi vvn cc vvn dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno12, r-crq n1 pns31 vmd av-x vhi vvn, (34) sermon (DIV1) 499 Page 250
2984 but had sunke under it, but for the Hypostaticall u• on. but had sunk under it, but for the Hypostatical u• on. cc-acp vhd vvn p-acp pn31, cc-acp p-acp dt j n1 a-acp. (34) sermon (DIV1) 499 Page 250
2985 Let us not therefore censure any Christian, when we find that their course hath beene good, and gratious, Let us not Therefore censure any Christian, when we find that their course hath been good, and gracious, vvb pno12 xx av vvi d njp, c-crq pns12 vvb cst po32 n1 vhz vbn j, cc j, (34) sermon (DIV1) 500 Page 250
2986 yet notwithstanding they seeme to want comfort, let us not wonder at them, as if God had utterly forsaken them, indeed sometimes they thinke themselves forsaken, yet notwithstanding they seem to want Comfort, let us not wonder At them, as if God had utterly forsaken them, indeed sometime they think themselves forsaken, av c-acp pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi n1, vvb pno12 xx vvi p-acp pno32, c-acp cs np1 vhd av-j vvn pno32, av av pns32 vvb px32 vvn, (34) sermon (DIV1) 500 Page 250
2987 and the world thinks them so too, that God regards them not, They are people of no respect either to God or to others, and the world thinks them so too, that God regards them not, They Are people of no respect either to God or to Others, cc dt n1 vvz pno32 av av, cst np1 vvz pno32 xx, pns32 vbr n1 pp-f dx n1 av-d p-acp np1 cc p-acp n2-jn, (34) sermon (DIV1) 500 Page 250
2988 as you have the Church in the Psalmes complaining, as if God had forsaken them, so they thinke themselves forsaken, and the world thinks them so too, and neglects them. as you have the Church in the Psalms complaining, as if God had forsaken them, so they think themselves forsaken, and the world thinks them so too, and neglects them. c-acp pn22 vhb dt n1 p-acp dt n2 vvg, c-acp cs np1 vhd vvn pno32, av pns32 vvb px32 vvn, cc dt n1 vvz pno32 av av, cc vvz pno32. (34) sermon (DIV1) 500 Page 250
2989 Therefore in so dooing we shall censure the generation of the Righteous. Therefore in so doing we shall censure the generation of the Righteous. av p-acp av vdg pns12 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j. (34) sermon (DIV1) 500 Page 250
2990 It was thus with the Head of the Church, with the whole Church, and with every particular member; It was thus with the Head of the Church, with the Whole Church, and with every particular member; pn31 vbds av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt j-jn n1, cc p-acp d j n1; (34) sermon (DIV1) 500 Page 250
2991 neither is it fit wee should alwayes enjoy the sence of Gods love. neither is it fit we should always enjoy the sense of God's love. av-dx vbz pn31 j pns12 vmd av vvi dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1. (34) sermon (DIV1) 500 Page 250
2992 Christ by heavenly wisedome dispenseth of his sweetenesse, comforts and peace, as may stand with our soules best good, christ by heavenly Wisdom dispenseth of his sweetness, comforts and peace, as may stand with our Souls best good, np1 p-acp j n1 vvz pp-f po31 n1, n2 cc n1, c-acp vmb vvi p-acp po12 n2 av-js j, (34) sermon (DIV1) 500 Page 250
2993 and wee should as much take heed of censuring our selves in that condition, as if we were rejected and cast away of God. and we should as much take heed of censuring our selves in that condition, as if we were rejected and cast away of God. cc pns12 vmd p-acp d vvb n1 pp-f vvg po12 n2 p-acp d n1, c-acp cs pns12 vbdr vvn cc vvd av pp-f np1. (34) sermon (DIV1) 500 Page 250
2994 Wee must judge our selves at such time by Faith, and not by feeling; we must judge our selves At such time by Faith, and not by feeling; pns12 vmb vvi po12 n2 p-acp d n1 p-acp n1, cc xx p-acp n1; (34) sermon (DIV1) 500 Page 250
2995 looking to the promises and Word of God, and not to our present sense and appreh•nsion. looking to the promises and Word of God, and not to our present sense and appreh•nsion. vvg p-acp dt n2 cc n1 pp-f np1, cc xx p-acp po12 j n1 cc n1. (34) sermon (DIV1) 500 Page 250
2996 Againe if this be so, Learne to prepare and looke for it before hand, and to get some grounds of comfort, some promises out of the word, Again if this be so, Learn to prepare and look for it before hand, and to get Some grounds of Comfort, Some promises out of the word, av cs d vbb av, vvb pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp pn31 p-acp n1, cc pc-acp vvi d n2 pp-f n1, d n2 av pp-f dt n1, (34) sermon (DIV1) 501 Page 251
2997 and to keepe a good conscience. O it is a heavy thing, when God shall seeme to be angry with us, and to keep a good conscience. O it is a heavy thing, when God shall seem to be angry with us, cc pc-acp vvi dt j n1. sy pn31 vbz dt j n1, c-crq np1 vmb vvi pc-acp vbi j p-acp pno12, (34) sermon (DIV1) 501 Page 251
2998 and our conscience at the same time shall accuse us, when the Divell shall lay sinnes hard to our charge, and our conscience At the same time shall accuse us, when the devil shall lay Sins hard to our charge, cc po12 n1 p-acp dt d n1 vmb vvi pno12, c-crq dt n1 vmb vvi n2 av-j p-acp po12 n1, (34) sermon (DIV1) 501 Page 251
2999 and some affliction at the same time lie heavy upon the sore and guilty soule. and Some affliction At the same time lie heavy upon the soar and guilty soul. cc d n1 p-acp dt d n1 vvb j p-acp dt j cc j n1. (34) sermon (DIV1) 501 Page 251
3000 If we have not somewhat layed up before hand, what will become of the poore soule, If we have not somewhat laid up before hand, what will become of the poor soul, cs pns12 vhb xx av vvn a-acp p-acp n1, q-crq vmb vvi pp-f dt j n1, (34) sermon (DIV1) 501 Page 251
3001 when Heaven, and Earth, and Hell, and all shall seeme to be against it. There are few that come to Heaven, but they know what these things meane. when Heaven, and Earth, and Hell, and all shall seem to be against it. There Are few that come to Heaven, but they know what these things mean. c-crq n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc d vmb vvi pc-acp vbi p-acp pn31. pc-acp vbr d cst vvb p-acp n1, cc-acp pns32 vvb r-crq d n2 vvb. (34) sermon (DIV1) 501 Page 251
3002 It is good therefore to looke for them, and to prepare some comforts before hand. But what here should be the inward mooving cause: It is good Therefore to look for them, and to prepare Some comforts before hand. But what Here should be the inward moving cause: pn31 vbz j av pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, cc pc-acp vvi d n2 p-acp n1. cc-acp q-crq av vmd vbi dt j j-vvg n1: (34) sermon (DIV1) 501 Page 251
3003 It is in the Church her selfe, for marke the coherence; It is in the Church her self, for mark the coherence; pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 po31 n1, p-acp n1 dt n1; (34) sermon (DIV1) 502 Page 251
3004 she had turned of Christ with excuse, pretences, and delatory answers, and now presently upon it Christ forsakes her in regard of her feeling, she had turned of christ with excuse, pretences, and delatory answers, and now presently upon it christ forsakes her in regard of her feeling, pns31 vhd vvn pp-f np1 p-acp n1, n2, cc j n2, cc av av-j p-acp pn31 np1 vvz pno31 p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n-vvg, (34) sermon (DIV1) 502 Page 251
3005 and of the sweet comfort she formerly enjoyed, The point is. That the cause rests in our selves why Christ withdrawes comfort from our soules. and of the sweet Comfort she formerly enjoyed, The point is. That the cause rests in our selves why christ withdraws Comfort from our Souls. cc pp-f dt j n1 pns31 av-j vvd, dt n1 vbz. cst dt n1 vvz p-acp po12 n2 c-crq np1 vvz n1 p-acp po12 n2. (34) sermon (DIV1) 502 Page 251
3006 If we search our owne hearts we shall find it so, and usually the causes in our selves are these, If we search our own hearts we shall find it so, and usually the Causes in our selves Are these, cs pns12 vvb po12 d n2 pns12 vmb vvi pn31 av, cc av-j dt n2 p-acp po12 n2 vbr d, (34) sermon (DIV1) 504 Page 251
3007 as it was in the Church here. 1. When we are unkind to Christ, and repell the sweet motions of the Spirit. 2. When we improove not the pretious meanes of Salvation that we enjoy. 3. When wee are carelesse of our conversation and company. 4. When we linger after carnall liberties, and ease. as it was in the Church Here. 1. When we Are unkind to christ, and repel the sweet motions of the Spirit. 2. When we improve not the precious means of Salvation that we enjoy. 3. When we Are careless of our Conversation and company. 4. When we linger After carnal Liberties, and ease. c-acp pn31 vbds p-acp dt n1 av. crd c-crq pns12 vbr j p-acp np1, cc vvi dt j n2 pp-f dt n1. crd c-crq pns12 vvb xx dt j n2 pp-f n1 cst pns12 vvb. crd c-crq pns12 vbr j pp-f po12 n1 cc n1. crd c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp j n2, cc n1. (34) sermon (DIV1) 504 Page 251
3008 5. When we yeeld to carnall policie, and shifts to keepe us of from the power of Religion, to goe on in a luk• warme course. 6. When we linger after earthly things and comforts, and wrap our selves up in fl•shly pollicy for ease. 7. When we tremble not at Gods judgements, 5. When we yield to carnal policy, and shifts to keep us of from the power of Religion, to go on in a luk• warm course. 6. When we linger After earthly things and comforts, and wrap our selves up in fl•shly policy for ease. 7. When we tremble not At God's Judgments, crd c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp j n1, cc n2 pc-acp vvi pno12 a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp dt n1 j n1. crd c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp j n2 cc n2, cc vvb po12 n2 a-acp p-acp j n1 p-acp n1. crd c-crq pns12 vvb xx p-acp npg1 n2, (34) sermon (DIV1) 504 Page 253
3009 and threatnings, and at the signes of them; with many such things. and threatenings, and At the Signs of them; with many such things. cc n2-vvg, cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f pno32; p-acp d d n2. (34) sermon (DIV1) 504 Page 253
3010 Where these dispositions are, we need not wonder if wee find not the comforts of Christ, Where these dispositions Are, we need not wonder if we find not the comforts of christ, c-crq d n2 vbr, pns12 vvb xx vvi cs pns12 vvb xx dt n2 pp-f np1, (34) sermon (DIV1) 504 Page 253
3011 and of the Holy Ghost in us with the gratious presence of his Spirit; the cause is in our selves. and of the Holy Ghost in us with the gracious presence of his Spirit; the cause is in our selves. cc pp-f dt j n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1; dt n1 vbz p-acp po12 n2. (34) sermon (DIV1) 504 Page 253
3012 But security hath beene at large spoken of before, where the Churches sleepe was handled, therefore the point shall not be here inlarged, but onely some use made of it, But security hath been At large spoken of before, where the Churches sleep was handled, Therefore the point shall not be Here enlarged, but only Some use made of it, p-acp n1 vhz vbn p-acp j vvn pp-f p-acp, c-crq dt n2 vvb vbds vvn, av dt n1 vmb xx vbi av vvn, cc-acp av-j d n1 vvd pp-f pn31, (34) sermon (DIV1) 504 Page 253
3013 as may serve for the present purpose. If Christ should take away the comforts that we enjoy, and remoove himselfe; as may serve for the present purpose. If christ should take away the comforts that we enjoy, and remove himself; c-acp vmb vvi p-acp dt j n1. cs np1 vmd vvi av dt n2 cst pns12 vvb, cc vvi px31; (34) sermon (DIV1) 504 Page 253
3014 and his dwelling from us, (for he is now yet among us and knocks at our doores,) doe we not give him just cause to depart? what a spirit of slumber possesseth us, which will be awaked with nothing to seeke after Christ? how few lay hould upon God, presse upon him, wrestle with him by prayer? to hide themselves before the evill day come, as they should doe. and his Dwelling from us, (for he is now yet among us and knocks At our doors,) do we not give him just cause to depart? what a Spirit of slumber Possesses us, which will be awaked with nothing to seek After christ? how few lay hold upon God, press upon him, wrestle with him by prayer? to hide themselves before the evil day come, as they should do. cc po31 n-vvg p-acp pno12, (c-acp pns31 vbz av av p-acp pno12 cc vvz p-acp po12 n2,) vdb pns12 xx vvi pno31 j n1 pc-acp vvi? q-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz pno12, r-crq vmb vbi vvn p-acp pix pc-acp vvi p-acp np1? q-crq d vvd n1 p-acp np1, vvb p-acp pno31, vvb p-acp pno31 p-acp n1? pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp dt j-jn n1 vvn, c-acp pns32 vmd vdi. (34) sermon (DIV1) 505 Page 253
3015 Therefore if Christ have absented himselfe a long time from the Church in generall, and withdrawne the comfort and presence of his ordinances and in particular withheld the sweet comforts of our spirits, Therefore if christ have absented himself a long time from the Church in general, and withdrawn the Comfort and presence of his ordinances and in particular withheld the sweet comforts of our spirits, av cs np1 vhb vvn px31 dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, cc vvn dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n2 cc p-acp j vvn dt j n2 pp-f po12 n2, (34) sermon (DIV1) 505 Page 253
3016 and our peace, so that we see him in the contrary signes of his displeasure and anger, and our peace, so that we see him in the contrary Signs of his displeasure and anger, cc po12 n1, av cst pns12 vvb pno31 p-acp dt j-jn n2 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1, (34) sermon (DIV1) 505 Page 254
3017 as if hee did not regard and respect us, we have given him just cause so to doe. as if he did not regard and respect us, we have given him just cause so to do. c-acp cs pns31 vdd xx vvi cc vvb pno12, pns12 vhb vvn pno31 j n1 av pc-acp vdi. (34) sermon (DIV1) 505 Page 254
3018 Wee see here how the Church used Christ and so doe we with the like security, we see Here how the Church used christ and so do we with the like security, pns12 vvb av c-crq dt n1 vvd np1 cc av vdb pns12 p-acp dt j n1, (34) sermon (DIV1) 505 Page 254
3019 and a spirit of slumber, with unkindnesse, notwithstanding all the provocations that Christ useth to winne us; and a Spirit of slumber, with unkindness, notwithstanding all the provocations that christ uses to win us; cc dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp n1, c-acp d dt n2 cst np1 vvz pc-acp vvi pno12; (34) sermon (DIV1) 505 Page 254
3020 hee leaves us not, untill he be left first, for he desires to have neerer acquaintance, communion and fellowship with the soule; he leaves us not, until he be left First, for he Desires to have nearer acquaintance, communion and fellowship with the soul; pns31 vvz pno12 xx, c-acp pns31 vbb vvn ord, c-acp pns31 vvz pc-acp vhi jc n1, n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1; (34) sermon (DIV1) 505 Page 254
3021 as we have seene in the former verse, My love, my dove, my undefiled, Open to mee, &c. Therefore if we doe not injoy more acquaintance with Christ then we doe, as we have seen in the former verse, My love, my dove, my undefiled, Open to me, etc. Therefore if we do not enjoy more acquaintance with christ then we do, c-acp pns12 vhb vvn p-acp dt j n1, po11 n1, po11 n1, po11 j, j p-acp pno11, av av cs pns12 vdb xx vvi dc n1 p-acp np1 av pns12 vdb, (34) sermon (DIV1) 505 Page 254
3022 and walke more in the comforts of the Holy Ghost; it is meerely from our owne indisposition and security. and walk more in the comforts of the Holy Ghost; it is merely from our own indisposition and security. cc vvi av-dc p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j n1; pn31 vbz av-j p-acp po12 d n1 cc n1. (34) sermon (DIV1) 505 Page 254
3023 Therefore let us censure our selves in this kind, and not call Christ an enemie, as if he had forgotten, and God had forsaken. Therefore let us censure our selves in this kind, and not call christ an enemy, as if he had forgotten, and God had forsaken. av vvb pno12 vvi po12 n2 p-acp d n1, cc xx vvi np1 dt n1, c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, cc np1 vhd vvn. (34) sermon (DIV1) 505 Page 254
3024 Take heed of such a spirit of murmuring, If such a state befall us, let us labour to lay our hand upon our mouth, and to justifie Christ. Take heed of such a Spirit of murmuring, If such a state befall us, let us labour to lay our hand upon our Mouth, and to justify christ. vvb n1 pp-f d dt n1 pp-f vvg, cs d dt n1 vvb pno12, vvb pno12 vvi pc-acp vvi po12 n1 p-acp po12 n1, cc pc-acp vvi np1. (34) sermon (DIV1) 505 Page 254
3025 It is just with thee thus to leave me, to give mee over to this terrour, to deale thus with me, that have dealt so unkindly with thee; It is just with thee thus to leave me, to give me over to this terror, to deal thus with me, that have dealt so unkindly with thee; pn31 vbz j p-acp pno21 av pc-acp vvi pno11, pc-acp vvi pno11 a-acp p-acp d n1, pc-acp vvi av p-acp pno11, cst vhb vvn av av-j p-acp pno21; (34) sermon (DIV1) 505 Page 254
3026 so to justifie God, and accuse our selves, is the best way to recover spirituall comfort. Well, for the third Point. so to justify God, and accuse our selves, is the best Way to recover spiritual Comfort. Well, for the third Point. av pc-acp vvi np1, cc vvi po12 n2, vbz dt js n1 pc-acp vvi j n1. av, p-acp dt ord n1. (34) sermon (DIV1) 505 Page 254
3027 That howsoever Christ be provoked by the Churches 〈 ◊ 〉 drowsinesse, and carelesse carriage, 〈 … 〉 regard of her feeling, and of inward comfort. That howsoever christ be provoked by the Churches 〈 ◊ 〉 drowsiness, and careless carriage, 〈 … 〉 regard of her feeling, and of inward Comfort. d c-acp np1 vbb vvn p-acp dt n2 〈 sy 〉 n1, cc j n1, 〈 … 〉 np1-n pp-f po31 n-vvg, cc pp-f j n1. (34) sermon (DIV1) 506 Page 254
3028 〈 ◊ 〉 notwithstanding he is so gracious, 〈 ◊ 〉 to leave some thing behind him, that shewes indeed, that hee had not left the Church altogether, but onely in some regard. 〈 ◊ 〉 notwithstanding he is so gracious, 〈 ◊ 〉 to leave Some thing behind him, that shows indeed, that he had not left the Church altogether, but only in Some regard. 〈 sy 〉 a-acp pns31 vbz av j, 〈 sy 〉 pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp pno31, cst vvz av, cst pns31 vhd xx vvn dt n1 av, cc-acp av-j p-acp d n1. (34) sermon (DIV1) 506 Page 254
3029 For howsoever Christ (in regard of some order of his providence) leave it, For howsoever christ (in regard of Some order of his providence) leave it, c-acp c-acp np1 (p-acp n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f po31 n1) vvb pn31, (34) sermon (DIV1) 506 Page 255
3030 yet in regard of another order of his providence, care and mercy, he doth not leave it, yet in regard of Another order of his providence, care and mercy, he does not leave it, av p-acp n1 pp-f j-jn n1 pp-f po31 n1, n1 cc n1, pns31 vdz xx vvi pn31, (34) sermon (DIV1) 506 Page 255
3031 so as one way which he takes must sometimes give place to another way of his working in ordering things. so as one Way which he Takes must sometime give place to Another Way of his working in ordering things. av c-acp crd n1 r-crq pns31 vvz vmb av vvi n1 p-acp j-jn n1 pp-f po31 n-vvg p-acp vvg n2. (34) sermon (DIV1) 506 Page 255
3032 Sometimes he is present in a way of comfort, that is one order of his dispensation: Sometime he is present in a Way of Comfort, that is one order of his Dispensation: av pns31 vbz j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cst vbz crd n1 pp-f po31 n1: (34) sermon (DIV1) 506 Page 255
3033 and wh•n he sees that that is neglected, then hee withdrawes his comforts and hides his gratious countenance, and wh•n he sees that that is neglected, then he withdraws his comforts and hides his gracious countenance, cc av pns31 vvz d cst vbz vvn, cs pns31 vvz po31 n2 cc vvz po31 j n1, (34) sermon (DIV1) 506 Page 255
3034 yet he is then present still in an other order and way, though we discerne it not, that is, in a way of humbling the soule, letting it see its sinne. yet he is then present still in an other order and Way, though we discern it not, that is, in a Way of humbling the soul, letting it see its sin. av pns31 vbz av j av p-acp dt j-jn n1 cc n1, cs pns12 vvb pn31 xx, cst vbz, p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg dt n1, vvg pn31 vvi po31 n1. (34) sermon (DIV1) 506 Page 255
3035 So here howsoever Christ had withdrawne himselfe in regard of this manner of his dealing, in respect of comfort, that the Church did not now see his grace, favour, So Here howsoever christ had withdrawn himself in regard of this manner of his dealing, in respect of Comfort, that the Church did not now see his grace, favour, av av c-acp np1 vhd vvn px31 p-acp n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f po31 n-vvg, p-acp n1 pp-f n1, cst dt n1 vdd xx av vvi po31 n1, n1, (34) sermon (DIV1) 506 Page 255
3036 yet he left behind him a spirit of grace, to affect her heart with griefe, sorrow, yet he left behind him a Spirit of grace, to affect her heart with grief, sorrow, av pns31 vvd p-acp pno31 dt n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp n1, n1, (34) sermon (DIV1) 506 Page 255
3037 and shame, and to stirre up her indeavours to seeke after him, (as it is said here,) I rose to open to my Beloved and my hands dropt myrrh, and shame, and to stir up her endeavours to seek After him, (as it is said Here,) I rose to open to my beloved and my hands dropped myrrh, cc n1, cc pc-acp vvi a-acp po31 n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, (c-acp pn31 vbz vvn av,) pns11 vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp po11 j-vvn cc po11 n2 vvd n1, (34) sermon (DIV1) 506 Page 255
3038 and my fingers sweet swelling myrrh, upon the handles of the lockes. and my fingers sweet swelling myrrh, upon the handles of the locks. cc po11 n2 j j-vvg n1, p-acp dt vvz pp-f dt n2. (34) sermon (DIV1) 506 Page 255
3039 Here observe these three things which shall be briefly named because they shall be touched elfe where. Here observe these three things which shall be briefly nam Because they shall be touched self where. av vvi d crd n2 r-crq vmb vbi av-j vvn c-acp pns32 vmb vbi vvn n1 c-crq. (34) sermon (DIV1) 507 Page 255
3040 Christs grace is the cause of our grace, He first leaves myrrh, and then her fingers drop myrrh: Christ grace is the cause of our grace, He First leaves myrrh, and then her fingers drop myrrh: npg1 n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, pns31 ord vvz n1, cc av po31 n2 vvb n1: (34) sermon (DIV1) 508 Page 255
3041 our oyle is from his oyle, the head beeing 〈 ◊ 〉, Psal. 133. 2. & 36. 9. the oyle ran downe to the skirts of 〈 ◊ 〉 garments; our oil is from his oil, the head being 〈 ◊ 〉, Psalm 133. 2. & 36. 9. the oil ran down to the skirts of 〈 ◊ 〉 garments; po12 n1 vbz p-acp po31 n1, dt n1 vbg 〈 sy 〉, np1 crd crd cc crd crd dt n1 vvd a-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f 〈 sy 〉 n2; (34) sermon (DIV1) 509 Page 255
3042 Joh. 1. 16. Out of his 〈 ◊ 〉 we receive grace for grace, that is, our grace is answerable to the grace of Christ, wee have all from him, favour for his favour, because he is beloved we are beloved, we have the grace of Sanctification from him, he was Sanctified with the Spirit, John 1. 16. Out of his 〈 ◊ 〉 we receive grace for grace, that is, our grace is answerable to the grace of christ, we have all from him, favour for his favour, Because he is Beloved we Are Beloved, we have the grace of Sanctification from him, he was Sanctified with the Spirit, np1 crd crd av pp-f po31 〈 sy 〉 pns12 vvi n1 p-acp n1, cst vbz, po12 n1 vbz j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns12 vhb d p-acp pno31, n1 p-acp po31 vvi, c-acp pns31 vbz vvn pns12 vbr vvn, pns12 vhb dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno31, pns31 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1, (34) sermon (DIV1) 509 Page 256
3043 therefore we are Sanctified, we have Grace of priviledge for his grace, he is the Sonne of God, Therefore we Are Sanctified, we have Grace of privilege for his grace, he is the Son of God, av pns12 vbr vvn, pns12 vhb n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1, (34) sermon (DIV1) 509 Page 256
3044 therefore wee are Sonnes: Hee is the heire of Heaven, therefore wee are heires, so that of his grace it is we receive all, Therefore we Are Sons: He is the heir of Heaven, Therefore we Are Heirs, so that of his grace it is we receive all, av pns12 vbr n2: pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, av pns12 vbr n2, av d pp-f po31 n1 pn31 vbz pns12 vvb d, (34) sermon (DIV1) 509 Page 256
3045 whether we take grace for favour, or for the grace of Sanctification, or the grace of Priviledge and Prerogative, all our graces are from his, our myrrh from his myrrh. whither we take grace for favour, or for the grace of Sanctification, or the grace of Privilege and Prerogative, all our graces Are from his, our myrrh from his myrrh. cs pns12 vvb n1 p-acp n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, d po12 n2 vbr p-acp po31, po12 n1 p-acp po31 n1. (34) sermon (DIV1) 509 Page 256
3046 This should teach us, the necessity of dependance upon Christ for whatsoever we have or would have, which dependance upon Christ is the life of our life, the soule of our soules. This should teach us, the necessity of dependence upon christ for whatsoever we have or would have, which dependence upon christ is the life of our life, the soul of our Souls. d vmd vvi pno12, dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1 p-acp r-crq pns12 vhb cc vmd vhi, r-crq n1 p-acp np1 vbz dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, dt n1 pp-f po12 n2. (34) sermon (DIV1) 510 Page 256
3047 Againe observe from hence, that the Churches fingers dropped myrrh when she opened the doore, and stirred up her selfe to indeavour. Again observe from hence, that the Churches fingers dropped myrrh when she opened the door, and stirred up her self to endeavour. av vvi p-acp av, cst dt n2 n2 vvd n1 c-crq pns31 vvd dt n1, cc vvd a-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi. (34) sermon (DIV1) 511 Page 256
3048 When first her bowels were mooved, then shee makes to the doore, and then her hands dropped myrrh, so that: When First her bowels were moved, then she makes to the door, and then her hands dropped myrrh, so that: c-crq ord po31 n2 vbdr vvn, cs pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1, cc av po31 n2 vvd n1, av cst: (34) sermon (DIV1) 511 Page 256
3049 Wee finde experience of the grace of Christ especially when we stirre up our selves to ind•avour. we find experience of the grace of christ especially when we stir up our selves to ind•avour. pns12 vvb n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 av-j c-crq pns12 vvb a-acp po12 n2 pc-acp vvi. (34) sermon (DIV1) 512 Page 256
3050 Arise and be do•ng and the Lord shall be with thee, (saith David to Salomon, ) so let us rowse up our selves to indeavour, and we shall find a gracious presence of Christ, Arise and be do•ng and the Lord shall be with thee, (Says David to Solomon,) so let us rouse up our selves to endeavour, and we shall find a gracious presence of christ, vvb cc vbi j cc dt n1 vmb vbi p-acp pno21, (vvz np1 p-acp np1,) av vvb pno12 vvi a-acp po12 n2 pc-acp vvi, cc pns12 vmb vvi dt j n1 pp-f np1, (34) sermon (DIV1) 512 Page 256
3051 and a blessed assistance of the Spirit of Christ, who will shew himselfe in the midst of indeavours. and a blessed assistance of the Spirit of christ, who will show himself in the midst of endeavours. cc dt j-vvn n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vmb vvi px31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2. (34) sermon (DIV1) 512 Page 256
3052 To him that hath shall be given: To him that hath shall be given: p-acp pno31 cst vhz vmb vbi vvn: (34) sermon (DIV1) 512 Page 256
3053 what is that? To him that hath (if hee exercise and stirre up the grace of God in him) shall be given. what is that? To him that hath (if he exercise and stir up the grace of God in him) shall be given. r-crq vbz d? p-acp pno31 cst vhz (cs pns31 vvb cc vvi a-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno31) vmb vbi vvn. (34) sermon (DIV1) 512 Page 257
3054 Therefore let us stirre up the graces of God in us, let us fall upon actions of obedience, second them with prayer, whatsoever we pray for and desire set upon the practise thereof; Therefore let us stir up the graces of God in us, let us fallen upon actions of Obedience, second them with prayer, whatsoever we pray for and desire Set upon the practice thereof; av vvb pno12 vvi a-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp pno12, vvb pno12 vvi p-acp n2 pp-f n1, vvb pno32 p-acp n1, r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp cc vvi vvn p-acp dt n1 av; (34) sermon (DIV1) 512 Page 257
3055 we mocke God else except we endeavour for that we desire. we mock God Else except we endeavour for that we desire. pns12 vvb np1 av c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp cst pns12 vvb. (34) sermon (DIV1) 512 Page 257
3056 There was myrrh left on the doore, but she feeles it not till she arose opened the doore, There was myrrh left on the door, but she feels it not till she arose opened the door, pc-acp vbds n1 vvn p-acp dt n1, cc-acp pns31 vvz pn31 xx c-acp pns31 vvd vvd dt n1, (34) sermon (DIV1) 512 Page 257
3057 and layed her hand upon the locke. and laid her hand upon the lock. cc vvd po31 n1 p-acp dt n1. (34) sermon (DIV1) 512 Page 257
3058 I speake to any Christians experience, if in the midst of obedience they doe not find that comfort they looked for, I speak to any Christians experience, if in the midst of Obedience they do not find that Comfort they looked for, pns11 vvb p-acp d np1 n1, cs p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pns32 vdb xx vvi d n1 pns32 vvd p-acp, (34) sermon (DIV1) 513 Page 257
3059 and that it is meate and drinke to doe Gods will. and that it is meat and drink to do God's will. cc cst pn31 vbz n1 cc vvi pc-acp vdi n2 vmb. (34) sermon (DIV1) 513 Page 257
3060 Therefore keepe not off and say, I am dead and drowsy, therefore I shall be still so; Therefore keep not off and say, I am dead and drowsy, Therefore I shall be still so; av vvb xx p-acp cc vvi, pns11 vbm j cc j, av pns11 vmb vbi av av; (34) sermon (DIV1) 513 Page 257
3061 you are deceived, fall upon obedience and practising of holy duties, and in the midst thereof thou shalt find the presence and assistance of Gods Spirit, that will comfort thee. you Are deceived, fallen upon Obedience and practising of holy duties, and in the midst thereof thou shalt find the presence and assistance of God's Spirit, that will Comfort thee. pn22 vbr vvn, vvb p-acp n1 cc vvg pp-f j n2, cc p-acp dt n1 av pns21 vm2 vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f npg1 n1, cst vmb vvi pno21. (34) sermon (DIV1) 513 Page 257
3062 The third thing observeable from hence is this: That Gods Graces are sweet. The third thing observable from hence is this: That God's Graces Are sweet. dt ord n1 j p-acp av vbz d: cst npg1 n2 vbr j. (34) sermon (DIV1) 514 Page 257
3063 Pleasant and sweet, compared here to myrrh which was an ingredient in the holy oyle, grace makes us sweet, prayers are sweet, Pleasant and sweet, compared Here to myrrh which was an ingredient in the holy oil, grace makes us sweet, Prayers Are sweet, j cc j, vvn av p-acp n1 r-crq vbds dt n1 p-acp dt j n1, n1 vvz pno12 j, n2 vbr j, (34) sermon (DIV1) 515 Page 257
3064 as it is Rev. 8. 4. Christ mingleth them with his owne sweet odours, and so takes and offers them to God. as it is Rev. 8. 4. christ mingleth them with his own sweet odours, and so Takes and offers them to God. c-acp pn31 vbz n1 crd crd np1 vvz pno32 p-acp po31 d j n2, cc av vvz cc vvz pno32 p-acp np1. (34) sermon (DIV1) 515 Page 257
3065 Holy Obedience is sweet and delightfull to God and to the conscience, it brings peace and delight to others, Holy obedience is sweet and delightful to God and to the conscience, it brings peace and delight to Others, j n1 vbz j cc j p-acp np1 cc p-acp dt n1, pn31 vvz n1 cc n1 p-acp n2-jn, (34) sermon (DIV1) 515 Page 257
3066 therefore they are called fruites; fruit doth not onely imply and shew the issuing of good things from the root. Therefore they Are called fruits; fruit does not only imply and show the issuing of good things from the root. av pns32 vbr vvn n2; n1 vdz xx av-j vvi cc vvi dt n-vvg pp-f j n2 p-acp dt n1. (34) sermon (DIV1) 515 Page 257
3067 but there is also a pleasantnesse in it, so there is a delightfulnesse in good workes as there is in fruite to the taste: but there is also a pleasantness in it, so there is a delightfulness in good works as there is in fruit to the taste: p-acp pc-acp vbz av dt n1 p-acp pn31, av pc-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp j n2 p-acp pc-acp vbz p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1: (34) sermon (DIV1) 515 Page 258
3068 Therefore if we would be sweet and delightfull to God, let us labour to have grace. Therefore if we would be sweet and delightful to God, let us labour to have grace. av cs pns12 vmd vbi j cc j p-acp np1, vvb pno12 vvi pc-acp vhi n1. (34) sermon (DIV1) 515 Page 258
3069 It we would thinke of our selves with contentment, and have inward sweetnesse, Let us labor for the graces of Gods Spirit, these are like myrrh. Prov. 15. 8. The wicked are an abomination unto the Lord, who abhors them and whatsoever is in them. It we would think of our selves with contentment, and have inward sweetness, Let us labour for the graces of God's Spirit, these Are like myrrh. Curae 15. 8. The wicked Are an abomination unto the Lord, who abhors them and whatsoever is in them. pn31 pns12 vmd vvi pp-f po12 n2 p-acp n1, cc vhb j n1, vvb pno12 vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1, d vbr j n1. np1 crd crd dt j vbr dt n1 p-acp dt n1, r-crq vvz pno32 cc r-crq vbz p-acp pno32. (34) sermon (DIV1) 515 Page 258
3070 But, the righteous and sincere man is his delight. But, the righteous and sincere man is his delight. p-acp, dt j cc j n1 vbz po31 n1. (34) sermon (DIV1) 515 Page 258
3071 Therefore if we would approve our selves to God, and feele that hee hath delight in us; Therefore if we would approve our selves to God, and feel that he hath delight in us; av cs pns12 vmd vvi po12 n2 p-acp np1, cc vvb cst pns31 vhz n1 p-acp pno12; (34) sermon (DIV1) 515 Page 258
3072 labour to be such as hee may delight in. Wherefore let the discouraged soule make this use of it; labour to be such as he may delight in. Wherefore let the discouraged soul make this use of it; vvb pc-acp vbi d c-acp pns31 vmb vvi p-acp. q-crq vvb dt vvn n1 vvi d n1 pp-f pn31; (34) sermon (DIV1) 515 Page 258
3073 not to be affraid to doe that which is good upon feare we should sinne. not to be afraid to do that which is good upon Fear we should sin. xx pc-acp vbi j pc-acp vdi d r-crq vbz j p-acp n1 pns12 vmd vvi. (34) sermon (DIV1) 516 Page 258
3074 Indeed sinne will cleave to that we doe, but Christ will pardon the sinne, and accept that which is sweet of his owne Spirit, Let us not esteeme basely of that which Christ esteemes highly of; Indeed sin will cleave to that we do, but christ will pardon the sin, and accept that which is sweet of his own Spirit, Let us not esteem basely of that which christ esteems highly of; np1 n1 vmb vvi p-acp cst pns12 vdb, cc-acp np1 vmb vvi dt n1, cc vvi d r-crq vbz j pp-f po31 d n1, vvb pno12 xx vvi av-j pp-f d r-crq np1 vvz av-j pp-f; (34) sermon (DIV1) 516 Page 258
3075 nor let that be vile in our eyes that is pretious in his; nor let that be vile in our eyes that is precious in his; ccx vvb cst vbb j p-acp po12 n2 cst vbz j p-acp po31; (34) sermon (DIV1) 516 Page 258
3076 let us labour to bring our hearts to comfortable obedience, for it is a sweet sacrifice to God. let us labour to bring our hearts to comfortable Obedience, for it is a sweet sacrifice to God. vvb pno12 vvi pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp j n1, c-acp pn31 vbz dt j n1 p-acp np1. (34) sermon (DIV1) 516 Page 258
3077 Now whence came all this? from this that is mentioned, verse. 4. My Beloved put in his hand by the hole of the doore, Now whence Come all this? from this that is mentioned, verse. 4. My beloved put in his hand by the hold of the door, av c-crq vvd d d? p-acp d cst vbz vvn, n1. crd po11 j-vvn vvi p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (34) sermon (DIV1) 517 Page 258
3078 and my bowels were 〈 ◊ 〉 for him. First for that expression, he put his finger in by the hole of the doore. and my bowels were 〈 ◊ 〉 for him. First for that expression, he put his finger in by the hold of the door. cc po11 n2 vbdr 〈 sy 〉 c-acp pno31. ord p-acp d n1, pns31 vvd po31 n1 p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (34) sermon (DIV1) 517 Page 258
3079 It implies here that Christ before he departed left by his Spirit an impression on the Churches heart which deepely affected her to seeke after him. It Implies Here that christ before he departed left by his Spirit an impression on the Churches heart which deeply affected her to seek After him. pn31 vvz av cst np1 c-acp pns31 vvd vvn p-acp po31 n1 dt n1 p-acp dt ng1 n1 r-crq av-jn vvd pno31 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31. (34) sermon (DIV1) 517 Page 259
3080 The Fingers spoken of, are nothing but the power of his Spirit: The Fingers spoken of, Are nothing but the power of his Spirit: dt n2 vvn pp-f, vbr pix cc-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1: (34) sermon (DIV1) 518 Page 259
3081 as the usuall Scripture phrase is, This is Gods finger, Gods mighty hand, without which all ordinances are ineffectuall, Paul may plant and Apollos may water, but all is nothing without the working of the Spirit, The motions whereof are most strong, being Gods finger, whereby he wrought all that affection in the Church, which is here expressed. as the usual Scripture phrase is, This is God's finger, God's mighty hand, without which all ordinances Are ineffectual, Paul may plant and Apollos may water, but all is nothing without the working of the Spirit, The motions whereof Are most strong, being God's finger, whereby he wrought all that affection in the Church, which is Here expressed. p-acp dt j n1 n1 vbz, d vbz npg1 n1, npg1 j n1, p-acp r-crq d n2 vbr j, np1 vmb vvi cc npg1 vmb vvi, p-acp d vbz pix p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1, dt n2 q-crq vbr av-ds j, vbg n2 n1, c-crq pns31 vvd d cst n1 p-acp dt n1, r-crq vbz av vvn. (34) sermon (DIV1) 518 Page 259
3082 Christ before he leaveth the Church, puts his finger into the •ole of the doore, that is, he workes somewhat in the soule by his Spirit, which stirred up a constant indeavour to seeke after him. christ before he Leaveth the Church, puts his finger into the •ole of the door, that is, he works somewhat in the soul by his Spirit, which stirred up a constant endeavour to seek After him. np1 c-acp pns31 vvz dt n1, vvz po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst vbz, pns31 vvz av p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, r-crq vvd a-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31. (34) sermon (DIV1) 518 Page 259
3083 For why else followes it, her bowells were mooved after him, which implies a worke of the Spirit upon her bowels, exprest in her griefe for his absence, For why Else follows it, her bowels were moved After him, which Implies a work of the Spirit upon her bowels, expressed in her grief for his absence, p-acp q-crq av vvz pn31, po31 n2 vbdr vvn p-acp pno31, r-crq vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp po31 n2, vvn p-acp po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1, (34) sermon (DIV1) 518 Page 259
3084 and shame for her refusing his entrance, and whereby her heart was mooved, and turned in her to seeke after him. From whence thus explained observe, and shame for her refusing his Entrance, and whereby her heart was moved, and turned in her to seek After him. From whence thus explained observe, cc n1 p-acp pno31 vvg po31 n1, cc c-crq po31 n1 vbds vvn, cc vvd p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31. p-acp c-crq av vvd vvi, (34) sermon (DIV1) 518 Page 259
3085 That outward means will doe no good unlesse the finger of Christ come to doe all that is good. That outward means will do no good unless the finger of christ come to do all that is good. cst j n2 vmb vdi dx j cs dt n1 pp-f np1 vvb pc-acp vdi d cst vbz j. (34) sermon (DIV1) 519 Page 259
3086 The finger of Christ is the Spirit of Christ, that is, a kind of Divine power goes from him in hearing and speaking the word of God, The finger of christ is the Spirit of christ, that is, a kind of Divine power Goes from him in hearing and speaking the word of God, dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1, cst vbz, dt n1 pp-f j-jn n1 vvz p-acp pno31 p-acp vvg cc vvg dt n1 pp-f np1, (34) sermon (DIV1) 520 Page 259
3087 and in prayer, there is more then a mans power in all this, if these work any effect Christ must put his finger in, when 〈 ◊ 〉 are unfolded to us in the Ministery of the word, all is to no purpose, and in prayer, there is more then a men power in all this, if these work any Effect christ must put his finger in, when 〈 ◊ 〉 Are unfolded to us in the Ministry of the word, all is to no purpose, cc p-acp n1, pc-acp vbz dc cs dt ng1 n1 p-acp d d, cs d vvb d n1 np1 vmb vvi po31 n1 p-acp, c-crq 〈 sy 〉 vbr vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, d vbz pc-acp dx n1, (34) sermon (DIV1) 520 Page 259
3088 but the founding of a voyce, unlesse the finger of Christ open the heart and worke in the soule. but the founding of a voice, unless the finger of christ open the heart and work in the soul. cc-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1, cs dt n1 pp-f np1 av-j dt n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1. (34) sermon (DIV1) 520 Page 259
3089 Let us make this use of it therefore, not to rest in any meanes whatsoever, but desire the presence of Christs finger to moov•, Let us make this use of it Therefore, not to rest in any means whatsoever, but desire the presence of Christ finger to moov•, vvb pno12 vvi d n1 pp-f pn31 av, xx pc-acp vvi p-acp d n2 r-crq, p-acp n1 dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp n1, (34) sermon (DIV1) 521 Page 260
3090 and to worke upon our hearts and soules; and to work upon our hearts and Souls; cc pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n2 cc n2; (34) sermon (DIV1) 521 Page 260
3091 Many carelesse Christians goe about the ordinances of God, and never regard this power of Christ, this mighty power, the finger of Christ. Thereupon they find nothing at all that is divine and spirituall wrought in them. Many careless Christians go about the ordinances of God, and never regard this power of christ, this mighty power, the finger of christ. Thereupon they find nothing At all that is divine and spiritual wrought in them. d j njpg2 vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, cc av-x vvb d n1 pp-f np1, d j n1, dt n1 pp-f np1. av pns32 vvb pix p-acp d cst vbz j-jn cc j vvn p-acp pno32. (34) sermon (DIV1) 521 Page 260
3092 For as it required a God to redeeme us, to take our nature, wherein he might restore us; For as it required a God to Redeem us, to take our nature, wherein he might restore us; p-acp c-acp pn31 vvd dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno12, pc-acp vvi po12 n1, c-crq pns31 vmd vvi pno12; (34) sermon (DIV1) 521 Page 260
3093 so likewise it requires the power of God to alter our natures. so likewise it requires the power of God to altar our nature's. av av pn31 vvz dt n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi po12 n2. (34) sermon (DIV1) 521 Page 260
3094 We could not be brought into the state of grace without Divine satisfaction, and we cannot be altered to a frame of grace without a Divine finger, the finger of God working upon our hearts and soules. We could not be brought into the state of grace without Divine satisfaction, and we cannot be altered to a frame of grace without a Divine finger, the finger of God working upon our hearts and Souls. pns12 vmd xx vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp j-jn n1, cc pns12 vmbx vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1, dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg p-acp po12 n2 cc n2. (34) sermon (DIV1) 521 Page 260
3095 This should moove us in all the ordinances of God that we attend upon, to lift up our hearts in the midst of them: This should move us in all the ordinances of God that we attend upon, to lift up our hearts in the midst of them: d vmd vvi pno12 p-acp d dt n2 pp-f np1 cst pns12 vvb p-acp, pc-acp vvi a-acp po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32: (34) sermon (DIV1) 521 Page 260
3096 Lord, let me feele the finger of thy Spirit writing thy word upon my heart. Turne us O Lord, and wee shall be turned. Lord, let me feel the finger of thy Spirit writing thy word upon my heart. Turn us O Lord, and we shall be turned. n1, vvb pno11 vvi dt n1 pp-f po21 n1 vvg po21 n1 p-acp po11 n1. vvb pno12 sy n1, cc pns12 vmb vbi vvn. (34) sermon (DIV1) 521 Page 260
3097 Pray for this quickning, and in livening; for this strengthening Spirit: Pray for this quickening, and in livening; for this strengthening Spirit: vvb p-acp d j-vvg, cc p-acp n1; p-acp d vvg n1: (34) sermon (DIV1) 521 Page 260
3098 all comes by it. 2. From this that it is said here, That Christ puts his finger into the hole of the doore before hee remooved it and withdrew himselfe, Observe. all comes by it. 2. From this that it is said Here, That christ puts his finger into the hold of the door before he removed it and withdrew himself, Observe. d vvz p-acp pn31. crd p-acp d cst pn31 vbz vvn av, cst np1 vvz po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 c-acp pns31 vvd pn31 cc vvd px31, vvb. (34) sermon (DIV1) 521 Page 260
3099 How graciously Christ doth deale with us, That he doth alwayes leave some grace, Obser. 2. before hee doth offer to depart? Let us therefore for the time to come, lay, How graciously christ does deal with us, That he does always leave Some grace, Observation 2. before he does offer to depart? Let us Therefore for the time to come, lay, c-crq av-j np1 vdz vvi p-acp pno12, cst pns31 vdz av vvi d n1, np1 crd c-acp pns31 vdz vvi pc-acp vvi? vvb pno12 av p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi, vvb, (34) sermon (DIV1) 522 Page 260
3100 and store this up as a ground of comfort, that howsoever Christ may leave us, and store this up as a ground of Comfort, that howsoever christ may leave us, cc vvi d a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cst c-acp np1 vmb vvi pno12, (34) sermon (DIV1) 522 Page 260
3101 yet notwithstanding hee will never leave us wholly, but as he gave us his holy Spirit at first, yet notwithstanding he will never leave us wholly, but as he gave us his holy Spirit At First, av c-acp pns31 vmb av-x vvi pno12 av-jn, cc-acp c-acp pns31 vvd pno12 po31 j n1 p-acp ord, (34) sermon (DIV1) 522 Page 261
3102 so he will continue him in us by some gracious worke or other, either by way of comfort, or of strength to uphold us. so he will continue him in us by Some gracious work or other, either by Way of Comfort, or of strength to uphold us. av pns31 vmb vvi pno31 p-acp pno12 p-acp d j n1 cc n-jn, av-d p-acp n1 pp-f n1, cc pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi pno12. (34) sermon (DIV1) 522 Page 261
3103 Perhaps we may need more sorrow, more humility, then of any other grace. Perhaps we may need more sorrow, more humility, then of any other grace. av pns12 vmb vvi dc n1, dc n1, av pp-f d j-jn n1. (34) sermon (DIV1) 522 Page 261
3104 For, Winter is as good for the growing of things as the Spring, because, were it not for this, where would be the killing of weedes, For, Winter is as good for the growing of things as the Spring, Because, were it not for this, where would be the killing of weeds, p-acp, n1 vbz a-acp j c-acp dt n-vvg pp-f n2 p-acp dt n1, c-acp, vbdr pn31 xx p-acp d, q-crq vmd vbi dt n-vvg pp-f n2, (34) sermon (DIV1) 522 Page 261
3105 and wormes, and preparing of the ground, and land for the spring; and worms, and preparing of the ground, and land for the spring; cc n2, cc vvg pp-f dt n1, cc n1 p-acp dt n1; (34) sermon (DIV1) 522 Page 261
3106 So it is as needfull for Christians to find the presence of Christ in the way of humiliation, and abasement, causing us to afflict our owne soules, So it is as needful for Christians to find the presence of christ in the Way of humiliation, and abasement, causing us to afflict our own Souls, av pn31 vbz a-acp j c-acp np1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1, vvg pno12 pc-acp vvi po12 d n2, (34) sermon (DIV1) 522 Page 261
3107 as to feele his presence in Peace, Ioy, and Comfort. In this life we cannot be without this gracious dispensation. as to feel his presence in Peace, Joy, and Comfort. In this life we cannot be without this gracious Dispensation. c-acp pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp n1, np1-n, cc n1. p-acp d n1 pns12 vmbx vbi p-acp d j n1. (34) sermon (DIV1) 522 Page 261
3108 We may therefore comfort our selves, that howsoever Christ leaves us, yet he will alwayes leave somewhat behind him, We may Therefore Comfort our selves, that howsoever christ leaves us, yet he will always leave somewhat behind him, pns12 vmb av vvi po12 n2, cst c-acp np1 vvz pno12, av pns31 vmb av vvi av p-acp pno31, (34) sermon (DIV1) 522 Page 261
3109 as here he left some myrrh after him upon the handle of the doore; as Here he left Some myrrh After him upon the handle of the door; c-acp av pns31 vvd d n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (34) sermon (DIV1) 522 Page 261
3110 some myrrh is left alwayes behind him upon the soule, which keepes it in a state and frame of grace, and sweetens it. Some myrrh is left always behind him upon the soul, which keeps it in a state and frame of grace, and sweetens it. d n1 vbz vvn av p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1, r-crq vvz pn31 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, cc vvz pn31. (34) sermon (DIV1) 522 Page 261
3111 Myrrh was one of the ingredients in the holy oyle, as it is Exod. 30. 30. and so this leaving of myrrh behind him, signifies the oyle of grace left upon the soule, that inabled the Church to doe all these things, which are after spoken of. Myrrh was one of the ingredients in the holy oil, as it is Exod 30. 30. and so this leaving of myrrh behind him, signifies the oil of grace left upon the soul, that enabled the Church to do all these things, which Are After spoken of. n1 vbds pi pp-f dt n2 p-acp dt j n1, c-acp pn31 vbz np1 crd crd cc av d vvg pp-f n1 p-acp pno31, vvz dt n1 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp dt n1, cst vvn dt n1 pc-acp vdi d d n2, r-crq vbr p-acp vvn pp-f. (34) sermon (DIV1) 522 Page 261
3112 But you will say, How doth this appeare when in some desertion a Christian finds no grace, strength, But you will say, How does this appear when in Some desertion a Christian finds no grace, strength, p-acp pn22 vmb vvi, q-crq vdz d vvi c-crq p-acp d n1 dt njp vvz dx n1, n1, (34) sermon (DIV1) 523 Page 261
3113 or comfort at all? that nothing is left? or Comfort At all? that nothing is left? cc vvi p-acp d? cst pix vbz vvn? (34) sermon (DIV1) 523 Page 261
3114 It is answered, they alwayes do•. Take those who at any time have had experience of the love of God, It is answered, they always do•. Take those who At any time have had experience of the love of God, pn31 vbz vvn, pns32 av n1. vvb d r-crq p-acp d n1 vhb vhn n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, (34) sermon (DIV1) 524 Page 262
3115 and of Christ formerly, take them at the worst, you shall find from them some sparkles of grace, broken speeches of tryed secret comfort, some inward strength and strugling against corruptions, their spirits end eavouring to recover themselves from sinking too low, and of christ formerly, take them At the worst, you shall find from them Some sparkles of grace, broken Speeches of tried secret Comfort, Some inward strength and struggling against corruptions, their spirits end eavouring to recover themselves from sinking too low, cc pp-f np1 av-j, vvb pno32 p-acp dt js, pn22 vmb vvi p-acp pno32 d n2 pp-f n1, j-vvn n2 pp-f j-vvn n-jn n1, d j n1 cc vvg p-acp n2, po32 n2 vvb vvg pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp vvg av av-j, (34) sermon (DIV1) 524 Page 262
3116 and with something withstanding both despaire and corruption. and with something withstanding both despair and corruption. cc p-acp pi vvg d n1 cc n1. (34) sermon (DIV1) 524 Page 262
3117 Take a Christian at the worst, there will be a discovery of the Spirit of Christ left in him, notwithstanding all desertion. Take a Christian At the worst, there will be a discovery of the Spirit of christ left in him, notwithstanding all desertion. vvb dt njp p-acp dt js, pc-acp vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp pno31, c-acp d n1. (34) sermon (DIV1) 524 Page 262
3118 This is universally in all in some measure though perhaps it is not diceerned to a Christian himselfe, This is universally in all in Some measure though perhaps it is not diceerned to a Christian himself, d vbz av-j p-acp d p-acp d n1 c-acp av pn31 vbz xx vvn p-acp dt njp px31, (34) sermon (DIV1) 524 Page 262
3119 but to those that are able to judge. Sometimes others can read our evidences better then our selves. but to those that Are able to judge. Sometime Others can read our evidences better then our selves. cc-acp p-acp d cst vbr j pc-acp vvi. av n2-jn vmb vvi po12 n2 av-jc cs po12 n2. (34) sermon (DIV1) 524 Page 262
3120 A Christian that is intemptation cannot judge of his owne estate, but others can; A Christian that is intemptation cannot judge of his own estate, but Others can; dt njp cst vbz n1 vmbx vvi pp-f po31 d n1, cc-acp n2-jn vmb; (34) sermon (DIV1) 524 Page 262
3121 and so, at the very worst, he hath alwayes somewhat left in him, where by he may be comforted, Christ never leaves his Church and Children that are his wholly. and so, At the very worst, he hath always somewhat left in him, where by he may be comforted, christ never leaves his Church and Children that Are his wholly. cc av, p-acp dt av js, pns31 vhz av av vvn p-acp pno31, c-crq p-acp pns31 vmb vbi vvn, np1 av-x vvz po31 n1 cc n2 cst vbr po31 av-jn. (34) sermon (DIV1) 524 Page 262
3122 Those that are wholly left, they never had saving grace, as Achitophell, can, Sa•le and I•da• were left to themselves. Those that Are wholly left, they never had Saving grace, as Achitophel, can, Sa•le and I•da• were left to themselves. d cst vbr av-jn vvn, pns32 av-x vhd n-vvg n1, c-acp np1, vmb, j cc np1 vbdr vvn p-acp px32. (34) sermon (DIV1) 524 Page 262
3123 But for the Children of God, if ever they found the power of sanctifying grace, Christ whom he loves, Ioh. 13. 1. he loves to the end; But for the Children of God, if ever they found the power of sanctifying grace, christ whom he loves, John 13. 1. he loves to the end; p-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, cs av pns32 vvd dt n1 pp-f j-vvg n1, np1 ro-crq pns31 vvz, np1 crd crd pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1; (34) sermon (DIV1) 524 Page 262
3124 From whom he departs not, unlesse he leaves somewhat behind him, that sets an edge upon the desires to seeks after him. From whom he departs not, unless he leaves somewhat behind him, that sets an edge upon the Desires to seeks After him. p-acp ro-crq pns31 vvz xx, cs pns31 vvz av p-acp pno31, cst vvz dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pc-acp vvz p-acp pno31. (34) sermon (DIV1) 524 Page 262
3125 Make this 2. use of it, To magnifie the gratious love and mercy of Christ; Make this 2. use of it, To magnify the gracious love and mercy of christ; vvb d crd n1 pp-f pn31, pc-acp vvi dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1; (34) sermon (DIV1) 525 Page 262
3126 that when we de•erve the contrary to be left altogether, yet notwithstanding so graciously he deales with us. that when we de•erve the contrary to be left altogether, yet notwithstanding so graciously he deals with us. cst c-crq pns12 vvb dt j-jn pc-acp vbi vvn av, av a-acp av av-j pns31 vvz p-acp pno12. (34) sermon (DIV1) 525 Page 263
3127 Behold in this his dealing the mercy of Christ, hee will not suffer the Church to be in a state of security, Behold in this his dealing the mercy of christ, he will not suffer the Church to be in a state of security, vvb p-acp d po31 n-vvg dt n1 pp-f np1, pns31 vmb xx vvi dt n1 pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (34) sermon (DIV1) 525 Page 263
3128 but will rather (to cure her) bring her to another opposite state of griefe and sorrow, but will rather (to cure her) bring her to Another opposite state of grief and sorrow, cc-acp vmb av-c (pc-acp vvi pno31) vvb pno31 p-acp j-jn j-jn n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, (34) sermon (DIV1) 525 Page 263
3129 as we shall see in the next point, How that which Christ left in the heart of the Church, as we shall see in the next point, How that which christ left in the heart of the Church, c-acp pns12 vmb vvi p-acp dt ord n1, c-crq cst r-crq np1 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (34) sermon (DIV1) 525 Page 263
3130 so afflicted her, That her bowels were turned in her. Whereupon she riseth, seekes, and inquires after Christ by the watch-men, and others. so afflicted her, That her bowels were turned in her. Whereupon she Riseth, seeks, and inquires After christ by the watchmen, and Others. av vvn pno31, cst po31 n2 vbdr vvn p-acp pno31. c-crq pns31 vvz, vvz, cc vvz p-acp np1 p-acp dt n2, cc n2-jn. (34) sermon (DIV1) 525 Page 263
3131 So she saith of her selfe. So she Says of her self. av pns31 vvz pp-f po31 n1. (34) sermon (DIV1) 525 Page 263
3132 My bowels were mooved in mee, &c. What was that? My heart was affected full of sorrow and griefe for my unkind dealing with Christ. My bowels were moved in me, etc. What was that? My heart was affected full of sorrow and grief for my unkind dealing with christ. po11 n2 vbdr vvn p-acp pno11, av q-crq vbds d? po11 n1 vbds vvn j pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp po11 j n-vvg p-acp np1. (35) part (DIV2) 525 Page 263
3133 Hereby those affections were stirred up (that were afore sleepy and secure) to godly griefe, sorrow, and shame: Hereby those affections were stirred up (that were afore sleepy and secure) to godly grief, sorrow, and shame: av d n2 vbdr vvn a-acp (cst vbdr a-acp j cc j) p-acp j n1, n1, cc n1: (35) part (DIV2) 526 Page 263
3134 For, God hath planted affections in us, and joyned them with conscience, as the executioners with the judge. For, God hath planted affections in us, and joined them with conscience, as the executioners with the judge. c-acp, np1 vhz vvn n2 p-acp pno12, cc vvd pno32 p-acp n1, c-acp dt n2 p-acp dt n1. (35) part (DIV2) 526 Page 263
3135 So that, when as conscience accuseth of any sinne, either of Omissi•• or Commission, affections are ready to be the execucutioners within us. So that, when as conscience Accuseth of any sin, either of Omissi•• or Commission, affections Are ready to be the execucutioners within us. av cst, c-crq p-acp n1 vvz pp-f d n1, av-d pp-f np1 cc n1, n2 vbr j pc-acp vbi dt n2 p-acp pno12. (35) part (DIV2) 526 Page 263
3136 Thus to prevent eternall damnation, God hath set up a throne in our own hearts to take reveng• and correction by our owne affections, godly sorrow and mourning, Thus to prevent Eternal damnation, God hath Set up a throne in our own hearts to take reveng• and correction by our own affections, godly sorrow and mourning, av pc-acp vvi j n1, np1 vhz vvn a-acp dt n1 p-acp po12 d n2 pc-acp vvi n1 cc n1 p-acp po12 d n2, j n1 cc n1, (35) part (DIV2) 526 Page 263
3137 as here the Church saith, My •owels were 〈 … 〉, It was a shame and griefe, springing ou• of love to Christ that had beene so kind, patient and full of forbea•ance to her. as Here the Church Says, My •owels were 〈 … 〉, It was a shame and grief, springing ou• of love to christ that had been so kind, patient and full of forbea•ance to her. c-acp av dt n1 vvz, po11 n2 vbdr 〈 … 〉, pn31 vbds dt n1 cc n1, vvg n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1 cst vhd vbn av j, j cc j pp-f n1 p-acp pno31. (35) part (DIV2) 526 Page 263
3138 My 〈 … 〉 mee, that is, sorrow and griefe w•re upon me for my unkind dealing. The observation from hence is, My 〈 … 〉 me, that is, sorrow and grief w•re upon me for my unkind dealing. The observation from hence is, po11 〈 … 〉 pno11, cst vbz, n1 cc n1 vbr p-acp pno11 p-acp po11 j n-vvg. dt n1 p-acp av vbz, (35) part (DIV2) 526 Page 263
3139 That security, and a cold dull state, produceth a contrary temper: That security, and a cold dull state, Produceth a contrary temper: cst n1, cc dt j-jn j n1, vvz dt j-jn n1: (35) part (DIV2) 528 Page 264
3140 that is, those that are cold, dull, secure, and put of Christ, he suffers them to fall into sharpe so•rowes and griefes. that is, those that Are cold, dull, secure, and put of christ, he suffers them to fallen into sharp so•rowes and griefs. cst vbz, d cst vbr j-jn, j, j, cc vvn pp-f np1, pns31 vvz pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp j n2 cc n2. (35) part (DIV2) 528 Page 264
3141 We usually say, cold diseases must have hot and sharp remedies; We usually say, cold diseases must have hight and sharp remedies; pns12 av-j vvb, j-jn n2 vmb vhi j cc j n2; (35) part (DIV2) 529 Page 264
3142 It is most true spiritually, security, which is a kind of lethargy, (a cold disease) forgetting of God, It is most true spiritually, security, which is a kind of lethargy, (a cold disease) forgetting of God, pn31 vbz av-ds j av-j, n1, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, (dt j-jn n1) vvg pp-f np1, (35) part (DIV2) 529 Page 264
3143 and our duty to him, must have a hot and sharpe cure; And the lethargy is best cured by a Burning Ague. and our duty to him, must have a hight and sharp cure; And the lethargy is best cured by a Burning Ague. cc po12 n1 p-acp pno31, vmb vhi dt j cc j n1; cc dt n1 vbz js vvn p-acp dt j-vvg n1. (35) part (DIV2) 529 Page 264
3144 So Christ deales here, he puts his finger in at the hole of the doore, So christ deals Here, he puts his finger in At the hold of the door, av np1 vvz av, pns31 vvz po31 n1 p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (35) part (DIV2) 529 Page 264
3145 and leaves grace behind to worke upon the bowels of the Church, to make her grieve and be ashamed for her unkind dealing. and leaves grace behind to work upon the bowels of the Church, to make her grieve and be ashamed for her unkind dealing. cc vvz n1 a-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vvi pno31 vvi cc vbi j p-acp po31 j n-vvg. (35) part (DIV2) 529 Page 264
3146 Thus he cures security by sorrow. This is the best conclusion of sinne. Thus he cures security by sorrow. This is the best conclusion of sin. av pns31 vvz n1 p-acp n1. d vbz dt js n1 pp-f n1. (35) part (DIV2) 529 Page 264
3147 And we may observe withall, That even sinnes of omission they bring griefe, shame, and sorrow, And in the issue through Christs sanctifying them, these which they breed, consume the Parent, that is, sinne brings forth sorrow, shame, and griefe, which are a meanes to cure sinne. And we may observe withal, That even Sins of omission they bring grief, shame, and sorrow, And in the issue through Christ sanctifying them, these which they breed, consume the Parent, that is, sin brings forth sorrow, shame, and grief, which Are a means to cure sin. cc pns12 vmb vvi av, cst av n2 pp-f n1 pns32 vvb n1, n1, cc n1, cc p-acp dt n1 p-acp npg1 j-vvg pno32, d r-crq pns32 vvb, vvb dt n1, cst vbz, vvb vvz av n1, n1, cc n1, r-crq vbr dt n2 pc-acp vvi n1. (35) part (DIV2) 530 Page 264
3148 Securitys breeds this mooving of the bowe's; Securitys breeds this moving of the bow's; np1 vvz d n-vvg pp-f dt n1|vbz; (35) part (DIV2) 530 Page 264
3149 which mooving helpes security. Would wee therefore prevent sorrow, shame, and griefe, Take heed then of security the cause that leads to them; which moving helps security. Would we Therefore prevent sorrow, shame, and grief, Take heed then of security the cause that leads to them; r-crq j-vvg vvz n1. vmd pns12 av vvi n1, n1, cc n1, vvb n1 av pp-f n1 dt n1 cst vvz p-acp pno32; (35) part (DIV2) 530 Page 264
3150 yea of sinnes of omission, wherein there is more danger, then in sinnes of commission. The sinnes of carnall wicked men, are usually sinnes of commission, most which breake out outragiously, yea of Sins of omission, wherein there is more danger, then in Sins of commission. The Sins of carnal wicked men, Are usually Sins of commission, most which break out outrageously, uh pp-f n2 pp-f n1, c-crq pc-acp vbz dc n1, av p-acp n2 pp-f n1. dt n2 pp-f j j n2, vbr av-j n2 pp-f n1, av-ds r-crq vvb av av-j, (35) part (DIV2) 530 Page 264
3151 and thereby taynt themselves with open sinnes. and thereby taint themselves with open Sins. cc av vvi px32 p-acp j n2. (35) part (DIV2) 530 Page 265
3152 But the sinnes of Gods people (who are neerer to him) are for the most part sinnes of omission, that is negligence, coldnesse, carelessenesse in duty, want of zeale, But the Sins of God's people (who Are nearer to him) Are for the most part Sins of omission, that is negligence, coldness, carelessness in duty, want of zeal, p-acp dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1 (r-crq vbr jc p-acp pno31) vbr p-acp dt av-ds n1 n2 pp-f n1, cst vbz n1, n1, n1 p-acp n1, n1 pp-f n1, (35) part (DIV2) 530 Page 265
3153 and of care they should have in stirring up the graces of God in them, as the Church here, which did not give way to Christ, nor shooke of security. and of care they should have in stirring up the graces of God in them, as the Church Here, which did not give Way to christ, nor shook of security. cc pp-f n1 pns32 vmd vhi p-acp vvg a-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp pno32, c-acp dt n1 av, r-crq vdd xx vvi n1 p-acp np1, ccx vvd pp-f n1. (35) part (DIV2) 530 Page 265
3154 Let us esteeme as slightly as we will of sinnes of omission, and carelessenesse; they are enough to bring men to hell if God be not the more mercifull. Let us esteem as slightly as we will of Sins of omission, and carelessness; they Are enough to bring men to hell if God be not the more merciful. vvb pno12 vvi a-acp av-j c-acp pns12 vmb pp-f n2 pp-f n1, cc n1; pns32 vbr av-d pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp n1 cs np1 vbb xx dt av-dc j. (35) part (DIV2) 531 Page 265
3155 It is not required onely that we doe no harme, and keepe our selves from outward evills, It is not required only that we do no harm, and keep our selves from outward evils, pn31 vbz xx vvn av-j cst pns12 vdb dx n1, cc vvb po12 n2 p-acp j n2-jn, (35) part (DIV2) 531 Page 265
3156 but we must doe good in a good manner, and have a care to be fruitfull, but we must do good in a good manner, and have a care to be fruitful, cc-acp pns12 vmb vdi j p-acp dt j n1, cc vhb dt n1 pc-acp vbi j, (35) part (DIV2) 531 Page 265
3157 and watchfull, which if wee doe not, this temper will bring griefe, shame, and sorrow afterwards; and watchful, which if we do not, this temper will bring grief, shame, and sorrow afterwards; cc j, r-crq cs pns12 vdb xx, d n1 vmb vvi n1, n1, cc n1 av; (35) part (DIV2) 531 Page 265
3158 As here even for sinues of omission, deadnesse, and dullnesse, wee see the Church is left by Christ; As Here even for Sinews of omission, deadness, and dullness, we see the Church is left by christ; c-acp av av c-acp vvz pp-f n1, n1, cc n1, pns12 vvb dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp np1; (35) part (DIV2) 531 Page 265
3159 and her bowells are turned in her: and her bowels Are turned in her: cc po31 n2 vbr vvn p-acp pno31: (35) part (DIV2) 531 Page 265
3160 For careles neglect, and omission of duty to God, is a presage, and forerunner of some downfall and dejection. For careless neglect, and omission of duty to God, is a presage, and forerunner of Some downfall and dejection. p-acp j n1, cc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1, vbz dt n1, cc n1 pp-f d n1 cc n1. (35) part (DIV2) 531 Page 265
3161 And commonly it is true, when a man is in a secure and carelesse estate, a man may read his destiny, (though he have beene never so good) nay the rather, And commonly it is true, when a man is in a secure and careless estate, a man may read his destiny, (though he have been never so good) nay the rather, cc av-j pn31 vbz j, c-crq dt n1 vbz p-acp dt j cc j n1, dt n1 vmb vvi po31 n1, (cs pns31 vhb vbn av av j) uh-x dt av-c, (35) part (DIV2) 531 Page 265
3162 if hee be good, Such a one is in danger to fall into some sharpe punishment, or into some sinne; if he be good, Such a one is in danger to fallen into Some sharp punishment, or into Some sin; cs pns31 vbb j, d dt pi vbz p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp d j n1, cc p-acp d n1; (35) part (DIV2) 531 Page 265
3163 for of all states and tempers, God will not suffer a Christian to be in a secure, lazy, dead state, for of all states and tempers, God will not suffer a Christian to be in a secure, lazy, dead state, c-acp pp-f d n2 cc n2, np1 vmb xx vvi dt njp pc-acp vbi p-acp dt j, j, j n1, (35) part (DIV2) 531 Page 265
3164 when he cannot performe things comfortably to God, or himselfe, or to others, a dead secure estate is so hatefull to him, (decay in our first love, this lukewarme temper) that he will not endure it, it either goes before some greate sinne, crosse, affliction, or judgement. when he cannot perform things comfortably to God, or himself, or to Others, a dead secure estate is so hateful to him, (decay in our First love, this lukewarm temper) that he will not endure it, it either Goes before Some great sin, cross, affliction, or judgement. c-crq pns31 vmbx vvi n2 av-j p-acp np1, cc px31, cc p-acp n2-jn, dt j j n1 vbz av j p-acp pno31, (n1 p-acp po12 ord n1, d j n1) cst pns31 vmb xx vvi pn31, pn31 av-d vvz p-acp d j n1, n1, n1, cc n1. (35) part (DIV2) 531 Page 266
3165 My bowells were moved in me. And good reason, it was a suitable correction, to the sinne wherein shee offended. My bowels were moved in me. And good reason, it was a suitable correction, to the sin wherein she offended. po11 n2 vbdr vvn p-acp pno11. cc j n1, pn31 vbds dt j n1, p-acp dt n1 c-crq pns31 vvd. (35) part (DIV2) 532 Page 266
3166 For Christ his bowells were turned towards her in love and pitty, My love, my dove, my •nd•filed, in which case, shee neglecting him, it was •it shee should find moving of bowels in another sence (out of love too) but in shame and mourning. For christ his bowels were turned towards her in love and pity, My love, my dove, my •nd•filed, in which case, she neglecting him, it was •it she should find moving of bowels in Another sense (out of love too) but in shame and mourning. p-acp np1 po31 n2 vbdr vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp n1 cc n1, po11 n1, po11 n1, po11 j, p-acp r-crq n1, pns31 vvg pno31, pn31 vbds j pns31 vmd vvi vvg pp-f n2 p-acp j-jn n1 (av pp-f n1 av) cc-acp p-acp n1 cc n1. (35) part (DIV2) 533 Page 266
3167 Christ here leaves her to seeke after him, that had waited and attended her leisure before, as we shall see after. christ Here leaves her to seek After him, that had waited and attended her leisure before, as we shall see After. np1 av vvz pno31 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, cst vhd vvn cc vvd po31 n1 a-acp, c-acp pns12 vmb vvi a-acp. (35) part (DIV2) 533 Page 266
3168 The next thing wee may hence observe, in that, That her bowels were 〈 ◊ 〉 in her from something left in the hole of the doore by the Spirit of Christ, is, The next thing we may hence observe, in that, That her bowels were 〈 ◊ 〉 in her from something left in the hold of the door by the Spirit of christ, is, dt ord n1 pns12 vmb av vvi, p-acp d, cst po31 n2 vbdr 〈 sy 〉 p-acp po31 p-acp pi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vbz, (35) part (DIV2) 534 Page 266
3169 That Christ hath our affections in his gover••ment. He hath our bowels in his rule and governement, more then we our selves have. That christ hath our affections in his gover••ment. He hath our bowels in his Rule and government, more then we our selves have. cst np1 vhz po12 n2 p-acp po31 n1. pns31 vhz po12 n2 p-acp po31 n1 cc n1, av-dc cs pns12 po12 n2 vhb. (35) part (DIV2) 535 Page 266
3170 Wee cannot of our selves rule our griefe, shame, sorrow, or such affections as these, The wisest man in the world cannot award griefe, we cannot of our selves Rule our grief, shame, sorrow, or such affections as these, The Wisest man in the world cannot award grief, pns12 vmbx pp-f po12 n2 vvi po12 n1, n1, n1, cc d n2 c-acp d, dt js n1 p-acp dt n1 vmbx vvi n1, (35) part (DIV2) 536 Page 266
3171 and sorrow, when God will turne it upon his bowells, and make a man ashamed and confounded in himselfe. and sorrow, when God will turn it upon his bowels, and make a man ashamed and confounded in himself. cc n1, c-crq np1 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp po31 n2, cc vvi dt n1 j cc vvn p-acp px31. (35) part (DIV2) 536 Page 266
3172 All the wit and pollicy in the world cannot suppresse those affections. For Christ rules our hearts. All the wit and policy in the world cannot suppress those affections. For christ rules our hearts. av-d dt n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 vmbx vvi d n2. p-acp np1 vvz po12 n2. (35) part (DIV2) 536 Page 266
3173 The heares of Kings are in his hand, Prov. 21. 1. as the rivers of water, as well as the hearts of ordinary persons. The hears of Kings Are in his hand, Curae 21. 1. as the Rivers of water, as well as the hearts of ordinary Persons. dt n2 pp-f n2 vbr p-acp po31 n1, np1 crd crd p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, c-acp av p-acp dt n2 pp-f j n2. (35) part (DIV2) 536 Page 267
3174 If hee set any thing upon the soule to afflict it and cast it downe, it shall afflict it, If he Set any thing upon the soul to afflict it and cast it down, it shall afflict it, cs pns31 vvd d n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi pn31 cc vvi pn31 a-acp, pn31 vmb vvi pn31, (35) part (DIV2) 537 Page 267
3175 if it be but a conceit, if hee will take away the raines from the soule, if it be but a conceit, if he will take away the reins from the soul, cs pn31 vbb p-acp dt n1, cs pns31 vmb vvi av dt n2 p-acp dt n1, (35) part (DIV2) 537 Page 267
3176 and leave it to its owne passion, removing away its guard, (for he by his Spirit guards our soules with peace, by commaunding of tranquillity;) So as let him but leave it to its selfe, and leave it to its own passion, removing away its guard, (for he by his Spirit guards our Souls with peace, by commanding of tranquillity;) So as let him but leave it to its self, cc vvb pn31 p-acp po31 d n1, vvg av po31 n1, (c-acp pns31 p-acp po31 n1 vvz po12 n2 p-acp n1, p-acp vvg pp-f n1;) av c-acp vvb pno31 p-acp n1 pn31 p-acp po31 n1, (35) part (DIV2) 537 Page 267
3177 and it will teare it selfe in sunder, as Achitophell who being left to himselfe, did teare himselfe in peeces; and it will tear it self in sunder, as Achitophel who being left to himself, did tear himself in Pieces; cc pn31 vmb vvi pn31 n1 p-acp av, p-acp np1 r-crq vbg vvn p-acp px31, vdd vvi px31 p-acp n2; (35) part (DIV2) 537 Page 267
3178 C•in also being thus left, was disquicted, tormented, and wracked himselfe. So Iudas in this case, being divided in himselfe, you see what became of him; C•in also being thus left, was disquicted, tormented, and wracked himself. So Iudas in this case, being divided in himself, you see what became of him; j av vbg av vvn, vbds vvn, j-vvn, cc vvn px31. av np1 p-acp d n1, vbg vvn p-acp px31, pn22 vvb r-crq vvd pp-f pno31; (35) part (DIV2) 537 Page 267
3179 Let Christ but leave us to our owne passion of forrow; Let christ but leave us to our own passion of forrow; vvb np1 p-acp vvi pno12 p-acp po12 d n1 pp-f n1; (35) part (DIV2) 537 Page 267
3180 what will become of us but misery? Hee hath more rule therefore of our passions then we our selves have, what will become of us but misery? He hath more Rule Therefore of our passion then we our selves have, q-crq vmb vvi pp-f pno12 p-acp n1? pns31 vhz dc n1 av pp-f po12 n2 av pns12 po12 n2 vhb, (35) part (DIV2) 537 Page 267
3181 because we cannot rule them graciously, nor can we stay them when we would. Because we cannot Rule them graciously, nor can we stay them when we would. c-acp pns12 vmbx vvi pno32 av-j, ccx vmb pns12 vvi pno32 c-crq pns12 vmd. (35) part (DIV2) 537 Page 267
3182 Therefore this should strike an awe in us of God, with a care to please him: Therefore this should strike an awe in us of God, with a care to please him: av d vmd vvi dt n1 p-acp pno12 pp-f np1, p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno31: (35) part (DIV2) 538 Page 267
3183 For, there is not the wisest man in the world, but if he remove his guard from his soule, and leave him to himselfe; For, there is not the Wisest man in the world, but if he remove his guard from his soul, and leave him to himself; c-acp, pc-acp vbz xx dt js n1 p-acp dt n1, cc-acp cs pns31 vvb po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc vvb pno31 pc-acp px31; (35) part (DIV2) 538 Page 267
3184 if there were no Divell in hell, yet he would make him his owne tormentor and executioner. if there were no devil in hell, yet he would make him his own tormentor and executioner. cs pc-acp vbdr dx n1 p-acp n1, av pns31 vmd vvi pno31 po31 d n1 cc n1. (35) part (DIV2) 538 Page 267
3185 Therefore the Apostle makes this sweete promise, Phil. 4. 7. He bids them pray to God; Therefore the Apostle makes this sweet promise, Philip 4. 7. He bids them pray to God; av dt n1 vvz d j n1, np1 crd crd pns31 vvz pno32 vvi p-acp np1; (35) part (DIV2) 538 Page 267
3186 And the •eace of God which 〈 ◊ 〉 all 〈 … 〉 [ guard ] the•• soules, &c. So the word is in the originall. And the •eace of God which 〈 ◊ 〉 all 〈 … 〉 [ guard ] the•• Souls, etc. So the word is in the original. cc dt n1 pp-f np1 r-crq 〈 sy 〉 d 〈 … 〉 [ vvb ] n1 n2, av np1 dt n1 vbz p-acp dt n-jn. (35) part (DIV2) 538 Page 267
3187 It is a great matter for the •eeping of Gods people, to have their soules guarded. It is a great matter for the •eeping of God's people, to have their Souls guarded. pn31 vbz dt j n1 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f ng1 n1, pc-acp vhi po32 n2 vvn. (35) part (DIV2) 538 Page 268
3188 Her bowells were turned in her. Her bowels were turned in her. po31 n2 vbdr vvn p-acp pno31. (35) part (DIV2) 539 Page 268
3189 Here againe, as the conclusion of all this, we seeing this estate of the Church, may wonder at Christs carriage towards her in this world. Here again, as the conclusion of all this, we seeing this estate of the Church, may wonder At Christ carriage towards her in this world. av av, c-acp dt n1 pp-f d d, pns12 vvg d n1 pp-f dt n1, vmb vvi p-acp npg1 n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp d n1. (35) part (DIV2) 540 Page 268
3190 Christ is wonderfull in his Saints, and in his goodnesse towards them, Sometimes alluring them, as we see Christ the Church here; christ is wonderful in his Saints, and in his Goodness towards them, Sometime alluring them, as we see christ the Church Here; np1 vbz j p-acp po31 n2, cc p-acp po31 n1 p-acp pno32, av vvg pno32, c-acp pns12 vvb np1 dt n1 av; (35) part (DIV2) 540 Page 268
3191 wondrous in patience, notwithstanding their provocation of him; wondrous in patience, notwithstanding their provocation of him; j p-acp n1, p-acp po32 n1 pp-f pno31; (35) part (DIV2) 540 Page 268
3192 wondrous in his desertions, wondrous in leaving something behind him in desertions Those that are his he will not leave them without grace, whereby they shall seeke him againe. wondrous in his desertions, wondrous in leaving something behind him in desertions Those that Are his he will not leave them without grace, whereby they shall seek him again. j p-acp po31 n2, j p-acp vvg pi p-acp pno31 p-acp n2 d cst vbr po31 pns31 vmb xx vvi pno32 p-acp n1, c-crq pns32 vmb vvi pno31 av. (35) part (DIV2) 540 Page 268
3193 Nay, the falling out of lovers, shall be the renewing of fresh and new love, more constant then ever the former was. Nay, the falling out of lovers, shall be the renewing of fresh and new love, more constant then ever the former was. uh-x, dt vvg av pp-f n2, vmb vbi dt vvg pp-f j cc j n1, av-dc j cs av dt j vbds. (35) part (DIV2) 540 Page 268
3194 Thus our blessed Saviour goes beyond us in our deserts, taking advantage (even) of our security (for our greater good) making all worke to good in the issue, which shall end in a more neere and close communion between Christ and his Church, then ever before. Thus our blessed Saviour Goes beyond us in our deserts, taking advantage (even) of our security (for our greater good) making all work to good in the issue, which shall end in a more near and close communion between christ and his Church, then ever before. av po12 j-vvn n1 vvz p-acp pno12 p-acp po12 n2, vvg n1 (av) pp-f po12 n1 (p-acp po12 jc j) vvg d n1 p-acp j p-acp dt n1, r-crq vmb vvi p-acp dt av-dc av-j cc j n1 p-acp np1 cc po31 n1, av av a-acp. (35) part (DIV2) 540 Page 268
3195 Carnall men feele not these changes, ebbings and flowings; they are not acquainted with Gods forsakings. Carnal men feel not these changes, ebbings and flowings; they Are not acquainted with God's forsakings. j n2 vvb xx d n2, n2-vvg cc n2-vvg; pns32 vbr xx vvn p-acp n2 n2-vvg. (35) part (DIV2) 540 Page 268
3196 Indeed their whole life is nothing but a forsaking of God, and Gods forsaking of them, who gives them outward comforts, peace and friends in the world, wherein they sollace themselves, Indeed their Whole life is nothing but a forsaking of God, and God's forsaking of them, who gives them outward comforts, peace and Friends in the world, wherein they solace themselves, np1 po32 j-jn n1 vbz pix p-acp dt vvg pp-f np1, cc n2 vvg pp-f pno32, r-crq vvz pno32 j n2, n1 cc n2 p-acp dt n1, c-crq pns32 n1 px32, (35) part (DIV2) 540 Page 268
3197 but for inward communion with him, any strength to holy duties, or against sinne, for to be instruments for Gods honour, but for inward communion with him, any strength to holy duties, or against sin, for to be Instruments for God's honour, cc-acp p-acp j n1 p-acp pno31, d n1 p-acp j n2, cc p-acp n1, c-acp pc-acp vbi n2 p-acp npg1 n1, (35) part (DIV2) 540 Page 268
3198 and service, to doe any good, they are carelesse. and service, to do any good, they Are careless. cc n1, pc-acp vdi d j, pns32 vbr j. (35) part (DIV2) 540 Page 268
3199 For they live here to serve their owne turnes, leaving their state and inheritance behind them. For they live Here to serve their own turns, leaving their state and inheritance behind them. c-acp pns32 vvb av pc-acp vvi po32 d n2, vvg po32 n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32. (35) part (DIV2) 540 Page 269
3200 The Scripture saith, They have no changes, therefore they feare not God, and so they goe downe to Hell quietly and securely. The Scripture Says, They have no changes, Therefore they Fear not God, and so they go down to Hell quietly and securely. dt n1 vvz, pns32 vhb dx n2, av pns32 vvb xx np1, cc av pns32 vvb a-acp p-acp n1 av-jn cc av-j. (35) part (DIV2) 540 Page 269
3201 O but it is otherwise with Gods Children, they are tossed up and downe, God will not suffer them to prosper, O but it is otherwise with God's Children, they Are tossed up and down, God will not suffer them to prosper, sy cc-acp pn31 vbz av p-acp npg1 n2, pns32 vbr vvn a-acp cc a-acp, np1 vmb xx vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi, (35) part (DIV2) 540 Page 269
3202 or live long in a secure, drowsy sinfull state, the continuance wherein is a fearefull evidence, that such an one as yet hath no saving grace, or live long in a secure, drowsy sinful state, the Continuance wherein is a fearful evidence, that such an one as yet hath no Saving grace, cc vvi av-j p-acp dt j, j j n1, dt n1 c-crq vbz dt j n1, cst d dt crd c-acp av vhz dx j-vvg n1, (35) part (DIV2) 540 Page 269
3203 nor that he yet belongs to God, seeing Christ hates such an estate, and will not suffer his to be long therein, nor that he yet belongs to God, seeing christ hates such an estate, and will not suffer his to be long therein, ccx cst pns31 av vvz p-acp np1, vvg np1 vvz d dt n1, cc vmb xx vvi po31 pc-acp vbi j av, (35) part (DIV2) 540 Page 269
3204 but will shift and remove them from vessell to vessell, from condition to condition, till hee have wrought in them that disposition of soule that they shall regard and love him more and more, but will shift and remove them from vessel to vessel, from condition to condition, till he have wrought in them that disposition of soul that they shall regard and love him more and more, cc-acp vmb vvi cc vvi pno32 p-acp n1 p-acp n1, p-acp n1 p-acp n1, c-acp pns31 vhb vvn p-acp pno32 d n1 pp-f n1 cst pns32 vmb vvi cc vvi pno31 av-dc cc av-dc, (35) part (DIV2) 540 Page 269
3205 and have neerer, and neerer communion with him. The end of the ninth Sermon. and have nearer, and nearer communion with him. The end of the ninth Sermon. cc vhb jc, cc jc n1 p-acp pno31. dt n1 pp-f dt ord n1. (35) part (DIV2) 540 Page 269
3206 THE TENTH SERMON. CANT. V. VI. I opened to my Beloved, but my Beloved had withdrawne himselfe, and was gone: THE TENTH SERMON. CANT. V. VI. I opened to my beloved, but my beloved had withdrawn himself, and was gone: dt ord n1. n1. np1 crd. pns11 vvd p-acp po11 j-vvn, cc-acp po11 np1 vhd vvn px31, cc vbds vvn: (36) sermon (DIV1) 540 Page 270
3207 my soule failed when he spake, I sought him but could not find him, I called him but hee gave no answer. my soul failed when he spoke, I sought him but could not find him, I called him but he gave no answer. po11 n1 vvd c-crq pns31 vvd, pns11 vvd pno31 p-acp vmd xx vvi pno31, pns11 vvd pno31 p-acp pns31 vvd dx n1. (36) sermon (DIV1) 540 Page 270
3208 THus we see that the life of a Christian is trouble upon trouble as wave upon wave, God will not suffer us to rest in security, THus we see that the life of a Christian is trouble upon trouble as wave upon wave, God will not suffer us to rest in security, av pns12 vvb cst dt n1 pp-f dt np1 vbz n1 p-acp n1 p-acp n1 p-acp n1, np1 vmb xx vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, (36) sermon (DIV1) 541 Page 270
3209 but one way or other he will fire us out of our starting holes, and make us to runne after him, but one Way or other he will fire us out of our starting holes, and make us to run After him, cc-acp crd n1 cc n-jn pns31 vmb vvi pno12 av pp-f po12 j-vvg n2, cc vvb pno12 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, (36) sermon (DIV1) 541 Page 270
3210 how much better were it for us then to doe our workes chearfully and joyfully, so to runne as we may obtaine, then to be thus hurried up and downe, how much better were it for us then to do our works cheerfully and joyfully, so to run as we may obtain, then to be thus hurried up and down, c-crq d jc vbdr pn31 p-acp pno12 av pc-acp vdi po12 n2 av-j cc av-j, av pc-acp vvi c-acp pns12 vmb vvi, av pc-acp vbi av vvd a-acp cc a-acp, (36) sermon (DIV1) 541 Page 271
3211 and through our owne default comming into desertions and there receiving rebukes and blowes and delayes ere we have peace againe, and through our own default coming into desertions and there receiving rebukes and blows and delays ere we have peace again, cc p-acp po12 d n1 vvg p-acp n2 cc a-acp vvg n2 cc n2 cc n2 c-acp pns12 vhb n1 av, (36) sermon (DIV1) 541 Page 271
3212 as it fell out with the Church in the sequell, for this text is but the beginning of her (seeming) misery. as it fell out with the Church in the sequel, for this text is but the beginning of her (seeming) misery. c-acp pn31 vvd av p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp d n1 vbz p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f pno31 (j-vvg) n1. (36) sermon (DIV1) 541 Page 271
3213 The watch-men after this, found her, and wounded her, &c. But Heaven is more worth then all, The watchmen After this, found her, and wounded her, etc. But Heaven is more worth then all, dt n2 p-acp d, vvd pno31, cc vvd pno31, av p-acp n1 vbz av-dc j cs d, (36) sermon (DIV1) 541 Page 271
3214 now that her affections are set on fire, from thence shee bestirrs her selfe, is resolute to find out her beloved, whom she highly values above all this world. now that her affections Are Set on fire, from thence she bestirs her self, is resolute to find out her Beloved, whom she highly value's above all this world. av cst po31 n2 vbr vvn p-acp n1, p-acp av pns31 vvz po31 n1, vbz j pc-acp vvi av po31 vvn, r-crq pns31 av-j vvz p-acp d d n1. (36) sermon (DIV1) 541 Page 271
3215 How her affections were stirred by Christs putting in his finger at the hole of the doore we have heard. How her affections were stirred by Christ putting in his finger At the hold of the door we have herd. c-crq po31 n2 vbdr vvn p-acp npg1 vvg p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pns12 vhb vvn. (36) sermon (DIV1) 541 Page 271
3216 Now followes her action therupon, for here is rising, opening, seeking, calling and enquiring after Christ. Now follows her actium thereupon, for Here is rising, opening, seeking, calling and inquiring After christ. av vvz po31 n1 av, c-acp av vbz vvg, vvg, vvg, vvg cc vvg p-acp np1. (36) sermon (DIV1) 541 Page 271
3217 Action followes affection. After her bowells are moved she ariseth and openeth, from whence we may further observe, Actium follows affection. After her bowels Are moved she arises and Openeth, from whence we may further observe, n1 vvz n1. p-acp po31 n2 vbr vvn pns31 vvz cc vvz, p-acp c-crq pns12 vmb av-jc vvi, (36) sermon (DIV1) 542 Page 271
3218 That where truth of affection••s, Obser. it will discover it selfe in the outward man, one way or other. That where truth of affection••s, Observation it will discover it self in the outward man, one Way or other. cst c-crq n1 pp-f n2, np1 pn31 vmb vvi pn31 n1 p-acp dt j n1, crd n1 cc n-jn. (36) sermon (DIV1) 543 Page 271
3219 If there be any affection of love and piety to God, there will be eyes lift up, knees bended downe, If there be any affection of love and piety to God, there will be eyes lift up, knees bent down, cs pc-acp vbb d n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp np1, pc-acp vmb vbi n2 vvn a-acp, n2 vvn a-acp, (36) sermon (DIV1) 543 Page 271
3220 and hands stretched forth to Heaven. and hands stretched forth to Heaven. cc n2 vvn av p-acp n1. (36) sermon (DIV1) 543 Page 271
3221 If there be any griefe for sinne, there will be the face dejected, the eyes looking downe, some expression or other: If there be any grief for sin, there will be the face dejected, the eyes looking down, Some expression or other: cs pc-acp vbb d n1 p-acp n1, pc-acp vmb vbi dt n1 vvn, dt n2 vvg a-acp, d n1 cc n-jn: (36) sermon (DIV1) 543 Page 271
3222 If there be a desire there will be a making forth to the thing desired. If there be a desire there will be a making forth to the thing desired. cs pc-acp vbi dt n1 a-acp vmb vbi dt vvg av p-acp dt n1 vvd. (36) sermon (DIV1) 543 Page 271
3223 For, the outward-man is commanded by the inward, which hath a kind of soveraigne commanding power over it; For, the outward-man is commanded by the inward, which hath a kind of sovereign commanding power over it; p-acp, dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt j, r-crq vhz dt n1 pp-f j-jn vvg n1 p-acp pn31; (36) sermon (DIV1) 543 Page 272
3224 and sayes, doe this and it doth it, speake this and it speakes it, therefore those whose courses of life are not gratious, their affections and their hearts are not good, and Says, do this and it does it, speak this and it speaks it, Therefore those whose courses of life Are not gracious, their affections and their hearts Are not good, cc vvz, vdb d cc pn31 vdz pn31, vvb d cc pn31 vvz pn31, av d r-crq n2 pp-f n1 vbr xx j, po32 n2 cc po32 n2 vbr xx j, (36) sermon (DIV1) 543 Page 272
3225 for where the affections are good, the actions will be sutable. for where the affections Are good, the actions will be suitable. c-acp c-crq dt n2 vbr j, dt n2 vmb vbi j. (36) sermon (DIV1) 543 Page 272
3226 Her bowells were moved in her, and presently she shewes the truth of her affection, in that she maketh after him. 1. Her soule failed when hee spake. 2. Shee makes after him, Her bowels were moved in her, and presently she shows the truth of her affection, in that she makes After him. 1. Her soul failed when he spoke. 2. Shee makes After him, po31 n2 vbdr vvn p-acp pno31, cc av-j pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp cst pns31 vvz p-acp pno31. crd po31 n1 vvd c-crq pns31 vvd. crd np1 vvz p-acp pno31, (36) sermon (DIV1) 543 Page 272
3227 My scule failed when he spake, I sought him but I could not find him. My school failed when he spoke, I sought him but I could not find him. po11 n1 vvd c-crq pns31 vvd, pns11 vvd pno31 cc-acp pns11 vmd xx vvi pno31. (36) sermon (DIV1) 544 Page 272
3228 Of Christs withdrawing himselfe we spake in generall before, wherefore we will leave that and proceed. Of Christ withdrawing himself we spoke in general before, Wherefore we will leave that and proceed. pp-f npg1 n-vvg px31 po12 vvd p-acp n1 a-acp, c-crq pns12 vmb vvi d cc vvi. (36) sermon (DIV1) 545 Page 272
3229 My soule failed when he spake. My soul failed when he spoke. po11 n1 vvd c-crq pns31 vvd. (37) part (DIV2) 545 Page 272
3230 That is, her soule failed when she remembred what he had spoke, when he stood at the doore, That is, her soul failed when she remembered what he had spoke, when he stood At the door, cst vbz, po31 n1 vvd c-crq pns31 vvd r-crq pns31 vhd vvn, c-crq pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1, (37) part (DIV2) 546 Page 272
3231 and said, Open to me my Sister, my Love, my Dove, my Vndefiled, for my head is wet with the dew, &c. Now when Gods Spirit had wrought upon her, and said, Open to me my Sister, my Love, my Dove, my Undefiled, for my head is wet with the due, etc. Now when God's Spirit had wrought upon her, cc vvd, j p-acp pno11 po11 n1, po11 n1, po11 n1, po11 j-vvn-u, p-acp po11 n1 vbz j p-acp dt n1, av av c-crq npg1 n1 vhd vvn p-acp pno31, (37) part (DIV2) 546 Page 272
3232 then she remembred what Christ had said: then she remembered what christ had said: cs pns31 vvd r-crq np1 vhd vvn: (37) part (DIV2) 546 Page 272
3233 all those sweet allurements were effectuall now unto her, especially when she saw that after those sweet allurements Christ had withdrawne himselfe, all those sweet allurements were effectual now unto her, especially when she saw that After those sweet allurements christ had withdrawn himself, d d j n2 vbdr j av p-acp pno31, av-j c-crq pns31 vvd cst p-acp d j n2 np1 vhd vvn px31, (37) part (DIV2) 546 Page 272
3234 for that is the meaning of these wordes: ( My soule failed when hee spake unto mee ) Hee did not speake now: for that is the meaning of these words: (My soul failed when he spoke unto me) He did not speak now: c-acp d vbz dt n1 pp-f d n2: (po11 n1 vvd c-crq pns31 vvd p-acp pno11) pns31 vdd xx vvi av: (37) part (DIV2) 546 Page 272
3235 but her soule failed after he spake; for so it should be read, that is, after she remembred his speech to her: but her soul failed After he spoke; for so it should be read, that is, After she remembered his speech to her: cc-acp po31 n1 vvd c-acp pns31 vvd; c-acp av pn31 vmd vbi vvn, cst vbz, c-acp pns31 vvd po31 n1 p-acp pno31: (37) part (DIV2) 546 Page 272
3236 for, now when she opened he was not there, therefore he could not speake to her. for, now when she opened he was not there, Therefore he could not speak to her. c-acp, av c-crq pns31 vvd pns31 vbds xx a-acp, av pns31 vmd xx vvi p-acp pno31. (37) part (DIV2) 546 Page 272
3237 The Word of Christ howsoever for the present it be not effectuall, yet afterwards it will be in the remembrance of it. The Word of christ howsoever for the present it be not effectual, yet afterwards it will be in the remembrance of it. dt n1 pp-f np1 c-acp p-acp dt j pn31 vbb xx j, av av pn31 vmb vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31. (37) part (DIV2) 547 Page 273
3238 To those that are gracious it will be effectuall when the Holy Ghost comes to seale it further upon their heart: To those that Are gracious it will be effectual when the Holy Ghost comes to seal it further upon their heart: p-acp d cst vbr j pn31 vmb vbi j c-crq dt j n1 vvz pc-acp vvi pn31 av-jc p-acp po32 n1: (37) part (DIV2) 548 Page 273
3239 Christ spake many things to his Disciples which they forgot, but when afterwards the Holy Ghost the comforter was come, his office was, to bring all things to their remembrance that they had forgotten before. christ spoke many things to his Disciples which they forgotten, but when afterwards the Holy Ghost the comforter was come, his office was, to bring all things to their remembrance that they had forgotten before. np1 vvd d n2 p-acp po31 n2 r-crq pns32 vvd, cc-acp c-crq av dt j n1 dt n1 vbds vvn, po31 n1 vbds, pc-acp vvi d n2 p-acp po32 n1 cst pns32 vhd vvn a-acp. (37) part (DIV2) 548 Page 273
3240 The Holy Ghost taught them not new things, but brought former things to their remembrance; The Holy Ghost taught them not new things, but brought former things to their remembrance; dt j n1 vvd pno32 xx j n2, cc-acp vvd j n2 p-acp po32 n1; (37) part (DIV2) 548 Page 273
3241 for God will make the word effectuall at one time or other, perhaps the word we heare is not effectuall for the present, it may afterwards, many yeares after, when God awakes our consciences. for God will make the word effectual At one time or other, perhaps the word we hear is not effectual for the present, it may afterwards, many Years After, when God awakes our Consciences. p-acp np1 vmb vvi dt n1 j p-acp crd n1 cc n-jn, av dt n1 pns12 vvb vbz xx j p-acp dt j, pn31 vmb av, d n2 a-acp, c-crq np1 vvz po12 n2. (37) part (DIV2) 548 Page 273
3242 And as this is true of Gods Children, the seed now sowne in them perhaps will not grow up till many yeares after, And as this is true of God's Children, the seed now sown in them perhaps will not grow up till many Years After, cc p-acp d vbz j pp-f npg1 n2, dt n1 av vvn p-acp pno32 av n1 xx vvi a-acp p-acp d n2 a-acp, (37) part (DIV2) 549 Page 273
3243 so it is true also of those that are not Gods Children, they thinke they shall never heare againe of those things they heare, perhaps they will take order by sensuallity ▪ heardning of their hearts (and through Gods judgements withall concurring) that conscience shall not awake in this world, so it is true also of those that Are not God's Children, they think they shall never hear again of those things they hear, perhaps they will take order by sensuality ▪ heardning of their hearts (and through God's Judgments withal concurring) that conscience shall not awake in this world, av pn31 vbz j av pp-f d cst vbr xx n2 n2, pns32 vvb pns32 vmb av-x vvi av pp-f d n2 pns32 vvb, av pns32 vmb vvi n1 p-acp n1 ▪ vvg pp-f po32 n2 (cc p-acp npg1 n2 av vvg) cst n1 vmb xx vvi p-acp d n1, (37) part (DIV2) 549 Page 273
3244 but it shall awake one day; but it shall awake one day; cc-acp pn31 vmb vvi crd n1; (37) part (DIV2) 549 Page 273
3245 for it is put into the heart to take Gods part and to witnesse against us for our sinnes. for it is put into the heart to take God's part and to witness against us for our Sins. p-acp pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi npg1 n1 cc pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12 p-acp po12 n2. (37) part (DIV2) 549 Page 273
3246 It shall have and performe its office hereafter, use it as you will now, and it will preach over those things againe that you now heare. It shall have and perform its office hereafter, use it as you will now, and it will preach over those things again that you now hear. pn31 vmb vhi cc vvi po31 n1 av, vvb pn31 c-acp pn22 vmb av, cc pn31 vmb vvi p-acp d n2 av cst pn22 av vvi. (37) part (DIV2) 549 Page 273
3247 You shall hea•e againe of them but it shall be a 〈 ◊ 〉 hearing. You shall hea•e again of them but it shall be a 〈 ◊ 〉 hearing. pn22 vmb vbi av pp-f pno32 p-acp pn31 vmb vbi dt 〈 sy 〉 n-vvg. (37) part (DIV2) 549 Page 273
3248 Now we may heare fruitfully to doe us good, but afterwards we shall call to mind what we have heard and it shall cut us to the heart. Now we may hear fruitfully to do us good, but afterwards we shall call to mind what we have herd and it shall Cut us to the heart. av pns12 vmb vvi av-j pc-acp vdi pno12 j, cc-acp av pns12 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi r-crq pns12 vhb vvn cc pn31 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1. (37) part (DIV2) 549 Page 274
3249 Dives (wee know) had Moses and the Prophets to ins•ruct him, but he never heeded them in his life, untill afterwards to his torment. Dives (we know) had Moses and the prophets to ins•ruct him, but he never heeded them in his life, until afterwards to his torment. vvz (pns12 vvb) vhd np1 cc dt n2 pc-acp vvi pno31, p-acp pns31 av-x vvd pno32 p-acp po31 n1, c-acp av p-acp po31 n1. (37) part (DIV2) 549 Page 274
3250 So men never heed what they heare and reade, they put of all and lay their consciences 〈 ◊ 〉, So men never heed what they hear and read, they put of all and lay their Consciences 〈 ◊ 〉, av n2 av n1 r-crq pns32 vvb cc vvi, pns32 vvd pp-f d cc vvi po32 n2 〈 sy 〉, (37) part (DIV2) 549 Page 274
3251 but God will bring them afterwards to remembrance: but because it is a point especially of comfort to the Church. but God will bring them afterwards to remembrance: but Because it is a point especially of Comfort to the Church. cc-acp np1 vmb vvi pno32 av p-acp n1: cc-acp c-acp pn31 vbz dt n1 av-j pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1. (37) part (DIV2) 549 Page 274
3252 Labour we all of us to make this use of it, to be diligent and carefull to heare and attend upon the ordinances of God, for how soever that we heare is not effectuall for the present but seemes as dead seed cast into the heart, Labour we all of us to make this use of it, to be diligent and careful to hear and attend upon the ordinances of God, for how soever that we hear is not effectual for the present but seems as dead seed cast into the heart, n1 pns12 d pp-f pno12 pc-acp vvi d n1 pp-f pn31, pc-acp vbi j cc j pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, p-acp q-crq av cst pns12 vvb vbz xx j p-acp dt j cc-acp vvz p-acp j n1 vvn p-acp dt n1, (37) part (DIV2) 550 Page 274
3253 yet God will give it a body after, as the Apostle speakes, at one time or other. yet God will give it a body After, as the Apostle speaks, At one time or other. av np1 vmb vvi pn31 dt n1 a-acp, p-acp dt n1 vvz, p-acp crd n1 cc n-jn. (37) part (DIV2) 550 Page 274
3254 And that which we heare now the Holy Ghost will bring it to our remembrance when wee stand in most need of it. And that which we hear now the Holy Ghost will bring it to our remembrance when we stand in most need of it. cc cst r-crq pns12 vvb av dt j n1 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp po12 n1 c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp ds n1 pp-f pn31. (37) part (DIV2) 550 Page 274
3255 My soule failed when hee spake. My soul failed when he spoke. po11 n1 vvd c-crq pns31 vvd. (38) part (DIV2) 550 Page 274
3256 She was in a spirituall swoone and deliquium upon his withdrawing, whence the point considerable is, She was in a spiritual swoon and deliquium upon his withdrawing, whence the point considerable is, pns31 vbds p-acp dt j n1 cc fw-la p-acp po31 n-vvg, c-crq dt n1 j vbz, (38) part (DIV2) 551 Page 274
3257 That Christ doth leave his Church sometimes and bring it very low in their owne apprehensions, that their •earts •ayle them for want of his prefence. That christ does leave his Church sometime and bring it very low in their own apprehensions, that their •earts •ayle them for want of his presence. cst np1 vdz vvi po31 n1 av cc vvi pn31 av av-j p-acp po32 d n2, cst po32 n2 vvi pno32 p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n1. (38) part (DIV2) 552 Page 274
3258 So it was with David, so with Ionah, so with the Church, Lam. 3. 1. we see it at large. So it was with David, so with Jonah, so with the Church, Lam. 3. 1. we see it At large. av pn31 vbds p-acp np1, av p-acp np1, av p-acp dt n1, np1 crd crd pns12 vvb pn31 p-acp j. (38) part (DIV2) 552 Page 274
3259 The necessity of our soules and of our estates requ•e this, as sometimes a body may be so corrupt that it must be brought as low as possible may be before there will be a spring of new and good blood and spirits: The necessity of our Souls and of our estates requ•e this, as sometime a body may be so corrupt that it must be brought as low as possible may be before there will be a spring of new and good blood and spirits: dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 cc pp-f po12 n2 vbr d, c-acp av dt n1 vmb vbi av vvi cst pn31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp j c-acp j vmb vbi a-acp a-acp vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f j cc j n1 cc n2: (38) part (DIV2) 553 Page 275
3260 so we may fall into such a state of security that nothing will bring us to a right temper, but extreame purging. so we may fallen into such a state of security that nothing will bring us to a right temper, but extreme purging. av pns12 vmb vvi p-acp d dt n1 pp-f n1 cst pix vmb vvi pno12 p-acp dt j-jn n1, cc-acp j-jn n-vvg. (38) part (DIV2) 553 Page 275
3261 And usually God deales thus with strong wits and parts (if they be holy) David and Salomon were men excellently quallified, And usually God deals thus with strong wits and parts (if they be holy) David and Solomon were men excellently qualified, cc av-j np1 vvz av p-acp j n2 cc n2 (cs pns32 vbb j) np1 cc np1 vbdr n2 av-j vvn, (38) part (DIV2) 553 Page 275
3262 yet when they tasted of the pleasures and contentments of the world too deepe, answerably they had and so (usually) others shall have such desertions as will make them smart for their sweetnesse, as was shewed before; yet when they tasted of the pleasures and contentment's of the world too deep, answerably they had and so (usually) Others shall have such desertions as will make them smart for their sweetness, as was showed before; av c-crq pns32 vvd pp-f dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1 av av-jn, av-j pns32 vhd cc av (av-j) n2-jn vmb vhi d n2 c-acp vmb vvi pno32 vvi p-acp po32 n1, c-acp vbds vvn a-acp; (38) part (DIV2) 553 Page 275
3263 But, upon what occasions doth a Christian thinke especially, that God doth leave, forsake and fayle him. But, upon what occasions does a Christian think especially, that God does leave, forsake and fail him. p-acp, p-acp r-crq n2 vdz dt njp vvi av-j, cst np1 vdz vvi, vvb cc vvi pno31. (38) part (DIV2) 554 Page 275
3264 First, This fayling and fainting of the soule is sometimes upon an apprehension, as if God and Christ were become enemies, First, This failing and fainting of the soul is sometime upon an apprehension, as if God and christ were become enemies, ord, d vvg cc vvg pp-f dt n1 vbz av p-acp dt n1, c-acp cs np1 cc np1 vbdr vvn n2, (38) part (DIV2) 555 Page 275
3265 as Iob saith, and as having set us as a but to shoot at, but this is not all that a gracious and pure heart sinkes for. as Job Says, and as having Set us as a but to shoot At, but this is not all that a gracious and pure heart sinks for. c-acp np1 vvz, cc a-acp vhg vvn pno12 p-acp dt cc-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp, cc-acp d vbz xx d cst dt j cc j n1 vvz p-acp. (38) part (DIV2) 555 Page 275
3266 But also Secondly, For the absence of Christs love, though it feele no anger. But also Secondly, For the absence of Christ love, though it feel no anger. cc-acp av ord, c-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, c-acp pn31 vvb dx n1. (38) part (DIV2) 556 Page 275
3267 Even as to a loving Wife, her husband not looking lovingly upon her as he used to doe, is enough to cast her downe and cause her spirits to fayle; Even as to a loving Wife, her husband not looking lovingly upon her as he used to do, is enough to cast her down and cause her spirits to fail; j c-acp p-acp dt j-vvg n1, po31 n1 xx vvg av-vvg p-acp pno31 c-acp pns31 vvd pc-acp vdi, vbz av-d pc-acp vvi pno31 a-acp cc vvi po31 n2 pc-acp vvi; (38) part (DIV2) 556 Page 275
3268 so for God to looke upon the soule; so for God to look upon the soul; av p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1; (38) part (DIV2) 556 Page 275
3269 put the case not with an angry, yet with a countenance withdrawne, it is sufficient to cast it down, put the case not with an angry, yet with a countenance withdrawn, it is sufficient to cast it down, vvb dt n1 xx p-acp dt j, av p-acp dt n1 vvn, pn31 vbz j pc-acp vvi pn31 a-acp, (38) part (DIV2) 556 Page 275
3270 for any one that hath dependance upon another to see their countenance withdrawne and not to shew their face as before, for any one that hath dependence upon Another to see their countenance withdrawn and not to show their face as before, p-acp d pi cst vhz n1 p-acp j-jn pc-acp vvi po32 n1 vvn cc xx pc-acp vvi po32 n1 c-acp a-acp, (38) part (DIV2) 556 Page 276
3271 if there be but a sweet disposition in them it is enough to daunt and dismay them. if there be but a sweet disposition in them it is enough to daunt and dismay them. cs pc-acp vbi p-acp dt j n1 p-acp pno32 pn31 vbz av-d pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno32. (38) part (DIV2) 556 Page 276
3272 Nay, Moreover when they find not that former assistance in holy dutyes, when they find that their hearts are shut up and they cannot pray as formerly when they had the Spirit of God more fully, Nay, Moreover when they find not that former assistance in holy duties, when they find that their hearts Are shut up and they cannot pray as formerly when they had the Spirit of God more Fully, uh, av c-crq pns32 vvb xx d j n1 p-acp j n2, c-crq pns32 vvb cst po32 n2 vbr vvn a-acp cc pns32 vmbx vvi c-acp av-j c-crq pns32 vhd dt n1 pp-f np1 av-dc av-j, (38) part (DIV2) 557 Page 276
3273 and when they find that they cannot beare afflictions with wonted patience; and when they find that they cannot bear afflictions with wonted patience; cc c-crq pns32 vvb cst pns32 vmbx vvi n2 p-acp j n1; (38) part (DIV2) 557 Page 276
3274 certainely Christ hath withdrawne himselfe; (say they) This is first done when we heare the word of God not with that delight and profit as we were wont, Certainly christ hath withdrawn himself; (say they) This is First done when we hear the word of God not with that delight and profit as we were wont, av-j np1 vhz vvn px31; (vvb pns32) d vbz ord vdn c-crq pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f np1 xx p-acp d n1 cc n1 c-acp pns12 vbdr j, (38) part (DIV2) 557 Page 276
3275 when they find how they come neere to God in holy communion and yet feele not that sweet tast and relish in the ordinances of God as they were wont to doe; when they find how they come near to God in holy communion and yet feel not that sweet taste and relish in the ordinances of God as they were wont to do; c-crq pns32 vvb c-crq pns32 vvb av-j p-acp np1 p-acp j n1 cc av vvb xx d j n1 cc vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 c-acp pns32 vbdr j pc-acp vdi; (38) part (DIV2) 557 Page 276
3276 they conclude certainely God hath hid his face, whereupon they are cast downe, their spirits fayle. they conclude Certainly God hath hid his face, whereupon they Are cast down, their spirits fail. pns32 vvb av-j np1 vhz vvn po31 n1, c-crq pns32 vbr vvn a-acp, po32 n2 vvi. (38) part (DIV2) 557 Page 276
3277 And doe not wonder that it should be so, for it is so in nature; And do not wonder that it should be so, for it is so in nature; cc vdb xx vvi cst pn31 vmd vbi av, c-acp pn31 vbz av p-acp n1; (38) part (DIV2) 557 Page 276
3278 when the Sunne hides it selfe many dayes from the world it is an uncomfortable time, the spirits of the creatures lower and wither, we see it so in the body, that the animall spirits in the braine (which are the cause of motion and sence) if they be obstructed there followes an Apoplexie and deadnesse. when the Sun hides it self many days from the world it is an uncomfortable time, the spirits of the creatures lower and wither, we see it so in the body, that the animal spirits in the brain (which Are the cause of motion and sense) if they be obstructed there follows an Apoplexy and deadness. c-crq dt n1 vvz pn31 n1 d n2 p-acp dt n1 pn31 vbz dt j n1, dt n2 pp-f dt n2 jc cc vvi, pns12 vvb pn31 av p-acp dt n1, cst dt n1 n2 p-acp dt n1 (r-crq vbr dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1) cs pns32 vbb vvn a-acp vvz dt n1 cc n1. (38) part (DIV2) 557 Page 276
3279 So it is betweene Christ and the soule, he is the Sunne of Righteousnesse, by whose beames wee are all comforted and cheared, which when they are withheld then our spirits decay and are discouraged. So it is between christ and the soul, he is the Sun of Righteousness, by whose beams we Are all comforted and cheered, which when they Are withheld then our spirits decay and Are discouraged. av pn31 vbz p-acp np1 cc dt n1, pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp rg-crq n2 pns12 vbr d vvn cc vvn, r-crq c-crq pns32 vbr vvn av po12 n2 vvi cc vbr vvn. (38) part (DIV2) 557 Page 276
3280 Summer and Winter arise from the presence and absence of the sunne: Summer and Winter arise from the presence and absence of the sun: n1 cc n1 vvb p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1: (38) part (DIV2) 557 Page 276
3281 what causeth the Spring to be so cloathed withall those rich ornaments? the presence of the sunne which comes neerer then. what Causes the Spring to be so clothed withal those rich Ornament? the presence of the sun which comes nearer then. r-crq vvz dt n1 pc-acp vbi av vvd av d j n2? dt n1 pp-f dt n1 r-crq vvz jc av. (38) part (DIV2) 557 Page 277
3282 So what makes the summer and winter in the soule but the absence or presence of Christ, what makes some so vigorous beyond others, So what makes the summer and winter in the soul but the absence or presence of christ, what makes Some so vigorous beyond Others, av q-crq vvz dt n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vvz d av j p-acp n2-jn, (38) part (DIV2) 557 Page 277
3283 but the presence of the Spirit? As it is in nature, so it is here, the presence of Christ is the cause of all spirituall life and vigour; but the presence of the Spirit? As it is in nature, so it is Here, the presence of christ is the cause of all spiritual life and vigour; cc-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1? p-acp pn31 vbz p-acp n1, av pn31 vbz av, dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz dt n1 pp-f d j n1 cc n1; (38) part (DIV2) 557 Page 277
3284 who when hee withdrawes his presence a little the soule fayles. who when he withdraws his presence a little the soul fails. r-crq c-crq pns31 vvz po31 n1 dt j dt n1 vvz. (38) part (DIV2) 557 Page 277
3285 My soule failed when hee spake to me, I sought him but I could not find him, I culled but hee gave mee no answer. My soul failed when he spoke to me, I sought him but I could not find him, I culled but he gave me no answer. po11 n1 vvd c-crq pns31 vvd p-acp pno11, pns11 vvd pno31 cc-acp pns11 vmd xx vvi pno31, pns11 vvd cc-acp pns31 vvd pno11 dx n1. (38) part (DIV2) 558 Page 277
3286 The Church redoubleth her complaint to shew her passion, A large heart hath b•rge expressions: The Church redoubleth her complaint to show her passion, A large heart hath b•rge expressions: dt n1 vvz po31 n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1, dt j n1 vhz j n2: (38) part (DIV2) 559 Page 277
3287 shee tooke it to heart that Christ did not shew himselfe in mercy, therefore she never hath done, I sought him but I could no• find him; she took it to heart that christ did not show himself in mercy, Therefore she never hath done, I sought him but I could no• find him; pns31 vvd pn31 p-acp n1 cst np1 vdd xx vvi px31 p-acp n1, av pns31 av-x vhz vdn, pns11 vvd pno31 cc-acp pns11 vmd n1 vvi pno31; (38) part (DIV2) 559 Page 277
3288 I called but he gave me no answer. Affection makes eloquent and large expressions, But mainely observe from this •ay ling of the Church. I called but he gave me no answer. Affection makes eloquent and large expressions, But mainly observe from this •ay ling of the Church. pns11 vvd cc-acp pns31 vvd pno11 dx n1. n1 vvz j cc j n2, cc-acp av-j vvi p-acp d n1 n1 pp-f dt n1. (38) part (DIV2) 559 Page 277
3289 The difference betweene the true children of God and others. The difference between the true children of God and Others. dt n1 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f np1 cc n2-jn. (38) part (DIV2) 561 Page 277
3290 The child of God is cast downe when he finds not the presence of God as he was wo••t, his spirits faile? A carnall man that never knew what this presence meant, regards it not, can abide the want of it, he finds indeed a presence of God in the creature which hee thinks not of, there is a sweetenesse in Meate, drinke, rest, The child of God is cast down when he finds not the presence of God as he was wo••t, his spirits fail? A carnal man that never knew what this presence meant, regards it not, can abide the want of it, he finds indeed a presence of God in the creature which he thinks not of, there is a sweetness in Meat, drink, rest, dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn a-acp c-crq pns31 vvz xx dt n1 pp-f np1 c-acp pns31 vbds vvn, po31 n2 vvi? dt j n1 cst av-x vvd r-crq d n1 vvd, vvz pn31 xx, vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f pn31, pns31 vvz av dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 r-crq pns31 vvz xx pp-f, pc-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp n1, n1, n1, (38) part (DIV2) 561 Page 277
3291 and a contentment in honour, preferment, and riches; And thus God is present alwayes with him. and a contentment in honour, preferment, and riches; And thus God is present always with him. cc dt n1 p-acp n1, n1, cc n2; cc av np1 vbz j av p-acp pno31. (38) part (DIV2) 561 Page 277
3292 But other presence hee cares not for. Nay, hee shunnes all other presence of God, labouring to avoid his spirituall presence. But other presence he Cares not for. Nay, he shuns all other presence of God, labouring to avoid his spiritual presence. p-acp j-jn n1 pns31 vvz xx p-acp. uh-x, pns31 vvz d j-jn n1 pp-f np1, vvg pc-acp vvi po31 j n1. (38) part (DIV2) 561 Page 278
3293 For what is the reason that a carnall man shunnes the applying of the word and the thinking of it, For what is the reason that a carnal man shuns the applying of the word and the thinking of it, p-acp r-crq vbz dt n1 cst dt j n1 vvz dt vvg pp-f dt n1 cc dt n-vvg pp-f pn31, (38) part (DIV2) 561 Page 278
3294 but because it brings God neere to his heart, and makes him present. What is the reason hee shunnes his owne conscience: but Because it brings God near to his heart, and makes him present. What is the reason he shuns his own conscience: cc-acp c-acp pn31 vvz n1 av-j p-acp po31 n1, cc vvz pno31 j. q-crq vbz dt n1 pns31 vvz po31 d n1: (38) part (DIV2) 561 Page 278
3295 that he is loath to heare the just and unanswerable accusations that it would charge upon him? but because he cannot abide the presence of God in his conscience. that he is loath to hear the just and unanswerable accusations that it would charge upon him? but Because he cannot abide the presence of God in his conscience. cst pns31 vbz j pc-acp vvi dt j cc j n2 cst pn31 vmd vvi p-acp pno31? cc-acp c-acp pns31 vmbx vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n1. (38) part (DIV2) 561 Page 278
3296 What is the reason hee shunnes the sight of holier and better menthen himselfe? they present God to him being his image, and call his sinnes to memory, and upbraid his wicked life. What is the reason he shuns the sighed of Holier and better menthen himself? they present God to him being his image, and call his Sins to memory, and upbraid his wicked life. q-crq vbz dt n1 pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f jc cc jc n1 px31? pns32 vvb np1 p-acp pno31 vbg po31 n1, cc vvi po31 n2 p-acp n1, cc vvi po31 j n1. (38) part (DIV2) 561 Page 278
3297 Hence comes that satanicall hatred more then humane in carnall vil emen, to those that are better then themselves: Hence comes that satanical hatred more then humane in carnal vil emen, to those that Are better then themselves: av vvz d j n1 av-dc cs j p-acp j zz n2, p-acp d cst vbr jc cs px32: (38) part (DIV2) 561 Page 278
3298 because they hate all presence of God: both in the word, ministery, and all Gods holy servants; Because they hate all presence of God: both in the word, Ministry, and all God's holy Servants; c-acp pns32 vvb d n1 pp-f np1: d p-acp dt n1, n1, cc d n2 j n2; (38) part (DIV2) 561 Page 278
3299 all such presence of God they hate, whereof one maine reason is, because they are melefactors, wicked rebells, and intend to be so. all such presence of God they hate, whereof one main reason is, Because they Are melefactors, wicked rebels, and intend to be so. d d n1 pp-f np1 pns32 vvb, c-crq crd j n1 vbz, c-acp pns32 vbr n2, j n2, cc vvb pc-acp vbi av. (38) part (DIV2) 561 Page 278
3300 And as a malefactor connot endure so much as the thought of the judge, so they cannot thinke of God otherwife (in that course they are in) then of a judge, whereupon they tremble and quake at the very thought of him, and avoyd his presence. And as a Malefactor connote endure so much as the Thought of the judge, so they cannot think of God otherwife (in that course they Are in) then of a judge, whereupon they tremble and quake At the very Thought of him, and avoid his presence. cc c-acp dt n1 vmbx vvi av av-d c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, av pns32 vmbx vvi pp-f np1 n1 (p-acp d n1 pns32 vbr p-acp) av pp-f dt n1, c-crq pns32 vvb cc vvi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f pno31, cc vvi po31 n1. (38) part (DIV2) 561 Page 278
3301 You know that great man Felix Paul spake to in the Acts, when he spake of the judgement to come, and those vertues, You know that great man Felix Paul spoke to in the Acts, when he spoke of the judgement to come, and those Virtues, pn22 vvb d j n1 np1 np1 vvd p-acp p-acp dt n2, c-crq pns31 vvd pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi, cc d n2, (38) part (DIV2) 562 Page 278
3302 as Temperance, and Righteousnesse, which he was voyd of, and guilty of the contrary vices: he quaked and could not endure to heare him speak any longer. as Temperance, and Righteousness, which he was void of, and guilty of the contrary vices: he quaked and could not endure to hear him speak any longer. c-acp n1, cc n1, r-crq pns31 vbds j pp-f, cc j pp-f dt j-jn n2: pns31 vvd cc vmd xx vvi pc-acp vvi pno31 vvi d av-jc. (38) part (DIV2) 562 Page 279
3303 Wicked men love not to be arraigned, tormented, accused and condemned before their time, therfore whatsoever presents to them their future terrible estate, they cannot abide it. Wicked men love not to be arraigned, tormented, accused and condemned before their time, Therefore whatsoever presents to them their future terrible estate, they cannot abide it. j n2 vvb xx pc-acp vbi vvn, vvn, vvd cc vvn p-acp po32 n1, av r-crq vvz p-acp pno32 po32 j-jn j n1, pns32 vmbx vvi pn31. (38) part (DIV2) 562 Page 279
3304 It is an evidence of a man in a cursed condition, thus not to endure the presence of God: It is an evidence of a man in a cursed condition, thus not to endure the presence of God: pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt j-vvn n1, av xx pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1: (38) part (DIV2) 562 Page 279
3305 but what shall God and Christ say to them at the day of judgement? It was the desire of such men not to have to doe with the presence of God here, but what shall God and christ say to them At the day of judgement? It was the desire of such men not to have to do with the presence of God Here, cc-acp q-crq vmb np1 cc np1 vvb p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1? pn31 vbds dt n1 pp-f d n2 xx pc-acp vhi pc-acp vdi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 av, (38) part (DIV2) 562 Page 279
3306 and it is just with Christ to answer them there as they answer him now, Depart depart, Iob 22. 17. we will have none of thy wayes (say they) depart ye cursed (saith he) He doth but answer in their owne language, Depart ye cursed with the Divell and his angells. and it is just with christ to answer them there as they answer him now, Depart depart, Job 22. 17. we will have none of thy ways (say they) depart you cursed (Says he) He does but answer in their own language, Depart you cursed with the devil and his Angels. cc pn31 vbz j p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi pno32 a-acp c-acp pns32 vvb pno31 av, vvb vvi, np1 crd crd pns12 vmb vhi pix pp-f po21 n2 (vvb pns32) vvb pn22 j-vvn (vvz pns31) pns31 vdz p-acp vvi p-acp po32 d n1, vvb pn22 vvn p-acp dt n1 cc po31 n2. (38) part (DIV2) 562 Page 279
3307 But you see the Child of God is cleane of another temper, he cannot be content to be without the presence of God and of his Spirit inlightning, quickning, strengthening and blessing of him in spirittuall respects. But you see the Child of God is clean of Another temper, he cannot be content to be without the presence of God and of his Spirit enlightening, quickening, strengthening and blessing of him in spirittuall respects. p-acp pn22 vvb dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz j pp-f j-jn n1, pns31 vmbx vbi j pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cc pp-f po31 n1 n1, j-vvg, vvg cc vvg pp-f pno31 p-acp j n2. (38) part (DIV2) 563 Page 279
3308 When he finds not his presence helping him, when he finds Christ his life is absent from him, he is presently discouraged. When he finds not his presence helping him, when he finds christ his life is absent from him, he is presently discouraged. c-crq pns31 vvz xx po31 n1 vvg pno31, c-crq pns31 vvz np1 po31 n1 vbz j p-acp pno31, pns31 vbz av-j vvn. (38) part (DIV2) 563 Page 279
3309 For, Christ is our life. Now when a mans life fayles all fayles, when therefore a man finds his spirituall taste and comfort not as it was before, For, christ is our life. Now when a men life fails all fails, when Therefore a man finds his spiritual taste and Comfort not as it was before, p-acp, np1 vbz po12 n1. av c-crq dt ng1 n1 vvz d n2, c-crq av dt n1 vvz po31 j n1 cc vvb xx c-acp pn31 vbds a-acp, (38) part (DIV2) 563 Page 279
3310 then oh, the life of my life hath withdrawne himselfe, and so is never quiet till he have recovered his life againe, for Christ is his life. then o, the life of my life hath withdrawn himself, and so is never quiet till he have recovered his life again, for christ is his life. av uh, dt n1 pp-f po11 n1 vhz vvn px31, cc av vbz av j-jn c-acp pns31 vhb vvn po31 n1 av, c-acp np1 vbz po31 n1. (38) part (DIV2) 563 Page 279
3311 And because there is a presence of God and of Christ in the Word and Sacraments a sweet presence: And Because there is a presence of God and of christ in the Word and Sacraments a sweet presence: cc c-acp pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 cc pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 cc n2 dt j n1: (38) part (DIV2) 564 Page 280
3312 the godly soule hee droopes and failes if he be kept from these, he will not excommunicate himselfe as many doe, that perhaps are asleepe when they should be at the ordinances of God; the godly soul he droops and fails if he be kept from these, he will not excommunicate himself as many do, that perhaps Are asleep when they should be At the ordinances of God; dt j n1 pns31 vvz cc vvz cs pns31 vbb vvn p-acp d, pns31 vmb xx vvi px31 p-acp d vdb, cst av vbr j c-crq pns32 vmd vbi p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1; (38) part (DIV2) 564 Page 280
3313 but if he be excommunicated and banished, O how takes he it to heart! but if he be excommunicated and banished, Oh how Takes he it to heart! cc-acp cs pns31 vbb vvn cc vvn, uh q-crq vvz pns31 pn31 p-acp n1! (38) part (DIV2) 564 Page 280
3314 Psal. 42. 1. As the hart panteth after the wa•er br•okes, so longeth my soule after thee O God: Psalm 42. 1. As the heart pants After the wa•er br•okes, so Longeth my soul After thee Oh God: np1 crd crd p-acp dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 vvz, av vvz po11 n1 p-acp pno21 uh np1: (38) part (DIV2) 564 Page 280
3315 the whole 84. Psalme is to that purpose, O how aymiable are thy Tabernacles O Lord of hosts? He finds a presence of God in his word and sacraments, the Whole 84. Psalm is to that purpose, Oh how amiable Are thy Tabernacles Oh Lord of hosts? He finds a presence of God in his word and Sacraments, dt j-jn crd n1 vbz pc-acp d n1, uh q-crq j vbr po21 n2 uh n1 pp-f n2? pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n1 cc n2, (38) part (DIV2) 564 Page 280
3316 and when he doth not taste a sweet presence of God therein he droopes and sinks. and when he does not taste a sweet presence of God therein he droops and sinks. cc c-crq pns31 vdz xx vvi dt j n1 pp-f np1 av pns31 vvz cc vvz. (38) part (DIV2) 564 Page 280
3317 A carnall man never heedes these things because he finds no sweetnesse in them, but the godly finding Christ in them they droope in the want of them and cannot live without them, Whither shall we goe• (saith Peter to Christ) thou hast the words of eternall life, I find my soule quickned with thy speaking. A carnal man never heeds these things Because he finds no sweetness in them, but the godly finding christ in them they droop in the want of them and cannot live without them, Whither shall we goe• (Says Peter to christ) thou hast the words of Eternal life, I find my soul quickened with thy speaking. dt j n1 av-x vvz d n2 c-acp pns31 vvz dx n1 p-acp pno32, cc-acp dt j vvg np1 p-acp pno32 pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32 cc vmbx vvi p-acp pno32, q-crq vmb pns12 n1 (vvz np1 p-acp np1) pns21 vh2 dt n2 pp-f j n1, pns11 vvb po11 n1 vvn p-acp po21 vvg. (38) part (DIV2) 565 Page 280
3318 So a soule that feeles the quickning power of the ordinances, he will never be kept from the meanes of salvation, So a soul that feels the quickening power of the ordinances, he will never be kept from the means of salvation, np1 dt n1 cst vvz dt j-vvg n1 pp-f dt n2, pns31 vmb av-x vbi vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, (38) part (DIV2) 565 Page 280
3319 but he droopes and is never well till he have recovered himselfe againe? Againe another difference may be observed. but he droops and is never well till he have recovered himself again? Again Another difference may be observed. cc-acp pns31 vvz cc vbz av-x av c-acp pns31 vhb vvn px31 av? av j-jn n1 vmb vbi vvn. (38) part (DIV2) 565 Page 280
3320 Carnall men when they find the sence of Gods anger they seeke not Gods favour but thinke of worse and worse still, Carnal men when they find the sense of God's anger they seek not God's favour but think of Worse and Worse still, j n2 c-crq pns32 vvb dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 pns32 vvb xx npg1 n1 cc-acp vvb pp-f jc cc av-jc av, (38) part (DIV2) 566 Page 280
3321 and so run from God till they be in hell. and so run from God till they be in hell. cc av vvn p-acp np1 c-acp pns32 vbb p-acp n1. (38) part (DIV2) 566 Page 280
3322 But those that are Gods children, when they faile and find the sence of Gods displeasure they are sencible of it, But those that Are God's children, when they fail and find the sense of God's displeasure they Are sensible of it, p-acp d cst vbr n2 n2, c-crq pns32 vvb cc vvi dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 pns32 vbr j pp-f pn31, (38) part (DIV2) 566 Page 280
3323 and give not over seeking to God, they run not further and further from him. and give not over seeking to God, they run not further and further from him. cc vvb xx p-acp vvg p-acp np1, pns32 vvb xx jc cc av-jc p-acp pno31. (38) part (DIV2) 566 Page 281
3324 The Church here though shee found not Christ present with her yet she seekes him still and never gives over. The Church Here though she found not christ present with her yet she seeks him still and never gives over. dt n1 av cs pns31 vvd xx np1 vvi p-acp pno31 av pns31 vvz pno31 av cc av-x vvz a-acp. (38) part (DIV2) 567 Page 281
3325 Whence againe we may observe, That although the Church be said to faile and not to find Christ, Whence again we may observe, That although the Church be said to fail and not to find christ, q-crq av pns12 vmb vvi, cst cs dt n1 vbb vvn pc-acp vvi cc xx pc-acp vvi np1, (38) part (DIV2) 568 Page 281
3326 yet he is present then with her. For who inabled her to seeke him. To explaine this, there is a double presence of Christ. 1. Felt. 2. Not Felt. yet he is present then with her. For who enabled her to seek him. To explain this, there is a double presence of christ. 1. Felt. 2. Not Felt. av pns31 vbz j av p-acp pno31. p-acp r-crq vvn pno31 pc-acp vvi pno31. p-acp vvi d, pc-acp vbz dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1. crd np1. crd xx vvn. (38) part (DIV2) 568 Page 281
3327 The presence felt, is when Christ is graciously present and is withall pleased to let us know so much, which is a Heaven upon Earth: The presence felt, is when christ is graciously present and is withal pleased to let us know so much, which is a Heaven upon Earth: dt n1 vvd, vbz c-crq np1 vbz av-j j cc vbz av vvn pc-acp vvi pno12 vvi av av-d, r-crq vbz dt n1 p-acp n1: (38) part (DIV2) 569 Page 281
3328 the soule is in Paradice then, when she feeles the love of God shed abroad in the heart, and the favourable countenance of God shining upon her, the soul is in Paradise then, when she feels the love of God shed abroad in the heart, and the favourable countenance of God shining upon her, dt n1 vbz p-acp n1 av, c-crq pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd av p-acp dt n1, cc dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvg p-acp pno31, (38) part (DIV2) 569 Page 281
3329 then she despiseth the world, the divell and all, and walkes as if she were halfe in Heaven already, then she despises the world, the Devil and all, and walks as if she were half in Heaven already, cs pns31 vvz dt n1, dt n1 cc d, cc vvz c-acp cs pns31 vbdr j-jn p-acp n1 av, (38) part (DIV2) 569 Page 281
3330 for she finds a presence and a manifestation of it, a more glorious state then the world can afford. for she finds a presence and a manifestation of it, a more glorious state then the world can afford. c-acp pns31 vvz dt n1 cc dt n1 pp-f pn31, dt av-dc j n1 cs dt n1 vmb vvi. (38) part (DIV2) 569 Page 281
3331 But, There is a presence of Christ that is secret, when he seemes to draw us one way, But, There is a presence of christ that is secret, when he seems to draw us one Way, p-acp, pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 cst vbz j-jn, c-crq pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi pno12 crd n1, (38) part (DIV2) 570 Page 281
3332 and to drive us another, that we are both driven and drawne at once: when he seemes to put us away and yet notwithstanding drawes us; and to drive us Another, that we Are both driven and drawn At once: when he seems to put us away and yet notwithstanding draws us; cc pc-acp vvi pno12 j-jn, cst pns12 vbr av-d vvn cc vvn p-acp a-acp: c-crq pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi pno12 av cc av a-acp vvz pno12; (38) part (DIV2) 570 Page 281
3333 when we find our soules goe to Christ, there is a drawing power and presence, but when we find him absent here is a driving away. when we find our Souls go to christ, there is a drawing power and presence, but when we find him absent Here is a driving away. c-crq pns12 vvb po12 n2 vvi p-acp np1, pc-acp vbz dt vvg n1 cc n1, cc-acp c-crq pns12 vvb pno31 vvi av vbz dt vvg av. (38) part (DIV2) 570 Page 281
3334 As we see here in the Church and in the Woeman of Canaan, we see what an answer she had from Christ, at first none, As we see Here in the Church and in the Woman of Canaan, we see what an answer she had from christ, At First none, c-acp pns12 vvb av p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns12 vvb r-crq dt n1 pns31 vhd p-acp np1, p-acp ord pix, (38) part (DIV2) 570 Page 282
3335 and then an uncomfortable, and lastly a most unkind answer. Wee must not give the childrens bread to d•ggs. and then an uncomfortable, and lastly a most unkind answer. we must not give the Children's bred to d•ggs. cc av dt j, cc ord dt av-ds j n1. pns12 vmb xx vvi dt ng2 n1 p-acp n2. (38) part (DIV2) 570 Page 282
3336 Christ seemed to drive her away, but at the same time he by his Spirit drawes her to him and was thereby secretly present in her heart to increase her faith. christ seemed to drive her away, but At the same time he by his Spirit draws her to him and was thereby secretly present in her heart to increase her faith. np1 vvd pc-acp vvi pno31 av, cc-acp p-acp dt d n1 pns31 p-acp po31 n1 vvz pno31 p-acp pno31 cc vbds av av-jn vvi p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1. (38) part (DIV2) 570 Page 282
3337 When Christ wrestled with Iacob though he contended with him, yet the sametime he gave Iacob power to overcome him, to be Israel a prevailer over him: When christ wrestled with Iacob though he contended with him, yet the sametime he gave Iacob power to overcome him, to be Israel a prevailer over him: c-crq np1 vvd p-acp np1 cs pns31 vvd p-acp pno31, av dt av pns31 vvd np1 n1 pc-acp vvi pno31, pc-acp vbi np1 dt n1 p-acp pno31: (38) part (DIV2) 570 Page 282
3338 so at the same time the Church seemes to faile and faint, yet notwithstanding there is a secret drawing power pulling her to Christ, whereby she never gives over but seekes and calls still after him. so At the same time the Church seems to fail and faint, yet notwithstanding there is a secret drawing power pulling her to christ, whereby she never gives over but seeks and calls still After him. av p-acp dt d n1 dt n1 vvz pc-acp vvi cc vvi, av c-acp pc-acp vbz dt n-jn vvg n1 vvg pno31 p-acp np1, c-crq pns31 av-x vvz a-acp p-acp vvz cc vvz av p-acp pno31. (38) part (DIV2) 570 Page 282
3339 It is good to observe this kind of Christs dealing, because it will keepe us that we be not discouraged when we find him absent. It is good to observe this kind of Christ dealing, Because it will keep us that we be not discouraged when we find him absent. pn31 vbz j pc-acp vvi d n1 pp-f npg1 n-vvg, c-acp pn31 vmb vvi pno12 cst pns12 vbb xx vvn c-crq pns12 vvb pno31 j. (38) part (DIV2) 571 Page 282
3340 If still there be any grace left mooving us to that which is good, if we find the Spirit of God moving us to love the word and ordinances, to call upon him by prayer and to be more instant, certainely we may gather there is a hidden, secret presence here that drawes us to these things. If still there be any grace left moving us to that which is good, if we find the Spirit of God moving us to love the word and ordinances, to call upon him by prayer and to be more instant, Certainly we may gather there is a hidden, secret presence Here that draws us to these things. cs av pc-acp vbi d n1 vvd n-vvg pno12 p-acp d r-crq vbz j, cs pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg pno12 pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n2, pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp n1 cc pc-acp vbi av-dc j-jn, av-j pns12 vmb vvi a-acp vbz dt j-vvn, j-jn n1 av cst vvz pno12 p-acp d n2. (38) part (DIV2) 571 Page 282
3341 Nay more that the end of this seeming farsaking and str•ng•nesse is to draw us neerer and neerer, Nay more that the end of this seeming farsaking and str•ng•nesse is to draw us nearer and nearer, uh-x n1 cst dt n1 pp-f d n-vvg vvg cc n1 vbz pc-acp vvi pno12 av-jc cc av-jc, (38) part (DIV2) 571 Page 282
3342 and at length to draw us into heaven to himselfe. Gods people are gainers by all their losses, 〈 ◊ 〉 by all their weakenesses, and At length to draw us into heaven to himself. God's people Are gainers by all their losses, 〈 ◊ 〉 by all their Weaknesses, cc p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp n1 p-acp px31. npg1 n1 vbr n2 p-acp d po32 n2, 〈 sy 〉 p-acp d po32 n2, (38) part (DIV2) 571 Page 282
3343 and the better for all their crosses whatsoever they are. and the better for all their Crosses whatsoever they Are. cc dt jc p-acp d po32 n2 r-crq pns32 vbr. (38) part (DIV2) 571 Page 282
3344 And you sh•ll find that the Spirit of God is more 〈 ◊ 〉 in them after a strangenesse, to 〈 … 〉 eagerly after Christ then before; And you sh•ll find that the Spirit of God is more 〈 ◊ 〉 in them After a strangeness, to 〈 … 〉 eagerly After christ then before; cc pn22 vmb vvi cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz av-dc 〈 sy 〉 p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1, pc-acp 〈 … 〉 av-j c-acp np1 av a-acp; (38) part (DIV2) 571 Page 283
3345 as here the Church doth for her eagernesse, constancie and instantnesse it groweth as Christs withdrawing of himselfe groweth. as Here the Church does for her eagerness, constancy and instantnesse it grows as Christ withdrawing of himself grows. c-acp av dt n1 vdz p-acp po31 n1, n1 cc n1 pn31 vvz p-acp npg1 n-vvg pp-f px31 vvz. (38) part (DIV2) 571 Page 283
3346 Let us therefore learne hence how to judge o• our selves, if we be in a dead livelesse state, both in regard of comfort and of holy performances, Let us Therefore Learn hence how to judge o• our selves, if we be in a dead Lifeless state, both in regard of Comfort and of holy performances, vvb pno12 av vvi av c-crq pc-acp vvi n1 po12 n2, cs pns12 vbb p-acp dt j j n1, av-d p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc pp-f j n2, (38) part (DIV2) 572 Page 283
3347 whether we be content to be so. whither we be content to be so. cs pns12 vbb j pc-acp vbi av. (38) part (DIV2) 572 Page 283
3348 If we be not contented but make towards Christ more and more it is a good signe that he hath not forsaken us, that he will come againe more gloriously then ever before. If we be not contented but make towards christ more and more it is a good Signen that he hath not forsaken us, that he will come again more gloriously then ever before. cs pns12 vbb xx vvn p-acp vvi p-acp np1 n1 cc av-dc pn31 vbz dt j n1 cst pns31 vhz xx vvn pno12, cst pns31 vmb vvi av av-dc av-j cs av a-acp. (38) part (DIV2) 572 Page 283
3349 As here we shall see after it was with the Church, he seemes strange but it is to draw the Church, to discover her affection and to make her ashamed of her former unkindnesse, As Here we shall see After it was with the Church, he seems strange but it is to draw the Church, to discover her affection and to make her ashamed of her former unkindness, p-acp av pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pn31 vbds p-acp dt n1, pns31 vvz j p-acp pn31 vbz pc-acp vvi dt n1, pc-acp vvi po31 n1 cc pc-acp vvi po31 j pp-f po31 j n1, (38) part (DIV2) 572 Page 283
3350 and to sit surer and hold faster then she did before, all ends in a most sweet communion. and to fit Surer and hold faster then she did before, all ends in a most sweet communion. cc pc-acp vvi jc cc vvb av-jc cs pns31 vdd a-acp, d n2 p-acp dt av-ds j n1. (38) part (DIV2) 572 Page 283
3351 Wee should labour therefore to answer Christs dealing in sutable apprehensions of soule when he is thus present secretly, though he seeme in regard of some comforts and former experience of his love to withdraw himselfe, It should teach us, to depend upon him, we should labour Therefore to answer Christ dealing in suitable apprehensions of soul when he is thus present secretly, though he seem in regard of Some comforts and former experience of his love to withdraw himself, It should teach us, to depend upon him, pns12 vmd vvi av pc-acp vvi npg1 vvg p-acp j n2 pp-f n1 c-crq pns31 vbz av j av-jn, c-acp pns31 vvb p-acp n1 pp-f d n2 cc j n1 pp-f po31 n1 pc-acp vvi px31, pn31 vmd vvi pno12, pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, (38) part (DIV2) 573 Page 283
3352 and to beleeve though we feele not comfort, yea against comfort when we feele signes of displeasure. and to believe though we feel not Comfort, yea against Comfort when we feel Signs of displeasure. cc pc-acp vvi cs pns12 vvb xx n1, uh p-acp n1 c-crq pns12 vvb n2 pp-f n1. (38) part (DIV2) 573 Page 283
3353 If he can love and support me, and strengthen my soule, and shew it a presence of that which is fit for me. If he can love and support me, and strengthen my soul, and show it a presence of that which is fit for me. cs pns31 vmb vvi cc vvi pno11, cc vvb po11 n1, cc vvi pn31 dt n1 pp-f d r-crq vbz j p-acp pno11. (38) part (DIV2) 573 Page 283
3354 Certainely I should answer thus with my faith, I will depend upon him (though he kill me) as Iob did; Certainly I should answer thus with my faith, I will depend upon him (though he kill me) as Job did; av-j pns11 vmd vvi av p-acp po11 n1, pns11 vmb vvi p-acp pno31 (c-acp pns31 vvb pno11) c-acp np1 vdd; (38) part (DIV2) 573 Page 283
3355 our soules should never give over seeking of Christ, praying and endeavouring, for there is true love where hee seemes to forsake and leave; our Souls should never give over seeking of christ, praying and endeavouring, for there is true love where he seems to forsake and leave; po12 n2 vmd av-x vvi p-acp vvg pp-f np1, vvg cc vvg, c-acp pc-acp vbz j n1 c-crq pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi cc vvi; (38) part (DIV2) 573 Page 284
3356 therefore I ought in these desertions to cleave to him in life and in death. The end of the tenth Sermon. Therefore I ought in these desertions to cleave to him in life and in death. The end of the tenth Sermon. av pns11 vmd p-acp d n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1. dt n1 pp-f dt ord n1. (38) part (DIV2) 573 Page 284
3357 THE ELEVENTH SERMON. CANT. V. VI. VII. I opened to my Beloved, but my Beloved had withdrawne himselfe, and was gone: THE ELEVENTH SERMON. CANT. V. VI. VII. I opened to my beloved, but my beloved had withdrawn himself, and was gone: dt ord n1. n1. np1 crd. np1. pns11 vvd p-acp po11 j-vvn, cc-acp po11 np1 vhd vvn px31, cc vbds vvn: (39) sermon (DIV1) 573 Page 285
3358 my soule failed when •e spake, I sought him but could not find him, I called him but he gave mee no answer. &c. THE pride and secur•tie of the Spouse provokes the Lord her husband oft to bring her very low, they being incompatible with Christs residence. my soul failed when •e spoke, I sought him but could not find him, I called him but he gave me no answer. etc. THE pride and secur•tie of the Spouse provokes the Lord her husband oft to bring her very low, they being incompatible with Christ residence. po11 n1 vvd c-crq av-j vvd, pns11 vvd pno31 p-acp vmd xx vvi pno31, pns11 vvd pno31 p-acp pns31 vvd pno11 dx n1. av dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz dt n1 po31 n1 av pc-acp vvi pno31 av j, pns32 vbg j p-acp npg1 n1. (39) sermon (DIV1) 573 Page 285
3359 Pride is an affection contrarie t• his prerogative, for it sets up somewhat in the soule higher then God the highest. Pride is an affection contrary t• his prerogative, for it sets up somewhat in the soul higher then God the highest. n1 vbz dt n1 j-jn n1 po31 n1, p-acp pn31 vvz a-acp av p-acp dt n1 av-jc cs np1 dt js. (39) sermon (DIV1) 575 Page 285
3360 Security is a d•ll temper or rather distemper that m•kes the soule neglect her watch and rely upon some outward priviledge, where this ill co•ple is entertained, there Christ useth to withdraw himselfe, Security is a d•ll temper or rather distemper that m•kes the soul neglect her watch and rely upon Some outward privilege, where this ill co•ple is entertained, there christ uses to withdraw himself, n1 vbz dt j n1 cc av-c n1 cst vvz dt n1 vvb po31 n1 cc vvi p-acp d j n1, c-crq d j-jn n1 vbz vvn, a-acp np1 vvz pc-acp vvi px31, (39) sermon (DIV1) 576 Page 286
3361 even to the failing and fainting of the soule. The Spouse is here in her fainting fit yet she seekes after •hrist: even to the failing and fainting of the soul. The Spouse is Here in her fainting fit yet she seeks After •hrist: av p-acp dt vvg cc vvg pp-f dt n1. dt n1 vbz av p-acp po31 j-vvg n1 av pns31 vvz p-acp n1: (39) sermon (DIV1) 576 Page 286
3362 still she gives not over, so Ionas, Jonah. 2. I am cast out of thy presence (saies hee) yet notwithstand•ng I will looke toward thy holy Temple. still she gives not over, so Ionas, Jonah. 2. I am cast out of thy presence (Says he) yet notwithstand•ng I will look towards thy holy Temple. av pns31 vvz xx a-acp, av np1, np1. crd pns11 vbm vvn av pp-f po21 n1 (vvz pns31) av av-j pns11 vmb vvi p-acp po21 j n1. (39) sermon (DIV1) 577 Page 286
3363 And David Psal. 31. 22. I said in my hast I am cast out of thy sight, And David Psalm 31. 22. I said in my haste I am cast out of thy sighed, cc np1 np1 crd crd pns11 vvd p-acp po11 n1 pns11 vbm vvn av pp-f po21 n1, (39) sermon (DIV1) 577 Page 286
3364 yet notwithstand•ng thou heardest the voice of my prayer. Hee said it, but hee said it in his haste. yet notwithstand•ng thou heardest the voice of my prayer. He said it, but he said it in his haste. av vvb pns21 vvd2 dt n1 pp-f po11 n1. pns31 vvd pn31, cc-acp pns31 vvd pn31 p-acp po31 n1. (39) sermon (DIV1) 577 Page 286
3365 Gods children are surprized on the sudden to thinke they are castaway, but it is in haste and so soone as may be they recover themselves. God's children Are surprised on the sudden to think they Are castaway, but it is in haste and so soon as may be they recover themselves. npg1 n2 vbr vvn p-acp dt j pc-acp vvi pns32 vbr n1, cc-acp pn31 vbz p-acp n1 cc av av c-acp vmb vbi pns32 vvi px32. (39) sermon (DIV1) 577 Page 286
3366 I said it is my Infirmitie, said David Psal. 73. Jt is but in a passion, here then is the difference betweene the children of God and others in desertions, they arise, these lye still and despaire. I said it is my Infirmity, said David Psalm 73. It is but in a passion, Here then is the difference between the children of God and Others in desertions, they arise, these lie still and despair. pns11 vvd pn31 vbz po11 np1-n, vvd np1 np1 crd np1 vbz p-acp p-acp dt n1, av av vbz dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 cc n2-jn p-acp n2, pns32 vvb, d n1 av cc n1. (39) sermon (DIV1) 577 Page 286
3367 There is life in the substance of the Oake that makes it lift up its head above ground though it bee cut downe to the stumpes. There is life in the substance of the Oak that makes it lift up its head above ground though it be Cut down to the stumps. pc-acp vbz n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cst vvz pn31 vvi a-acp po31 n1 p-acp n1 cs pn31 vbb vvn a-acp p-acp dt n2. (39) sermon (DIV1) 577 Page 286
3368 Nay wee see further here the Church is not taken off for any discourragements, but her faith growes stronger, Nay we see further Here the Church is not taken off for any discourragements, but her faith grows Stronger, uh-x pns12 vvb av-jc av dt n1 vbz xx vvn a-acp p-acp d n2, cc-acp po31 n1 vvz jc, (39) sermon (DIV1) 577 Page 286
3369 as the womans of Canaan did. as the woman's of Canaan did. c-acp dt ng1 pp-f np1 vdd. (39) sermon (DIV1) 577 Page 286
3370 The Reason whereof is, Faith lookes to the Promise and to the nature of God not to his present dealing. The Reason whereof is, Faith looks to the Promise and to the nature of God not to his present dealing. dt n1 c-crq vbz, n1 n2 p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 xx p-acp po31 j n-vvg. (39) sermon (DIV1) 578 Page 286
3371 And then God by a secret worke of his Spirit (though hee seeme to bee an enemy yet notwithstanding) drawes his children neerer and neerer to him by such his d•aling. And then God by a secret work of his Spirit (though he seem to be an enemy yet notwithstanding) draws his children nearer and nearer to him by such his d•aling. cc av np1 p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f po31 n1 (cs pns31 vvb pc-acp vbi dt n1 av a-acp) vvz po31 n2 jc cc av-jc p-acp pno31 p-acp d po31 n-vvg. (39) sermon (DIV1) 579 Page 287
3372 All this strangenesse is but to mortifie some former lust, or consume some former drogs of securitie. All this strangeness is but to mortify Some former lust, or consume Some former drogs of security. av-d d n1 vbz cc-acp pc-acp vvi d j n1, cc vvi d j n2 pp-f n1. (39) sermon (DIV1) 579 Page 287
3373 I sought him but I could not find him. I sought him but I could not find him. pns11 vvd pno31 cc-acp pns11 vmd xx vvi pno31. (40) part (DIV2) 579 Page 287
3374 Heere one of the greatest discouragements of all other is, when prayer (which is left to the Church as a salve for all sores) hath no answer. Here one of the greatest discouragements of all other is, when prayer (which is left to the Church as a salve for all sores) hath not answer. av crd pp-f dt js n2 pp-f d n-jn vbz, c-crq n1 (r-crq vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp d n2) vhz xx n1. (40) part (DIV2) 580 Page 287
3375 This is the complaint, but indeed an errour of the Church; for Christ did heare the Church though hee seemed to turne his backe. This is the complaint, but indeed an error of the Church; for christ did hear the Church though he seemed to turn his back. d vbz dt n1, cc-acp av dt n1 pp-f dt n1; p-acp np1 vdd vvi dt n1 c-acp pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi po31 n1. (40) part (DIV2) 580 Page 287
3376 But how shal we know that God heares our Prayers? Amongst many other things this is one: But how shall we know that God hears our Prayers? among many other things this is one: cc-acp q-crq vmb pns12 vvi cst np1 vvz po12 n2? p-acp d j-jn n2 d vbz pi: (40) part (DIV2) 581 Page 287
3377 when he gives us inward peace, then he heares our prayers, for so is the connexion. Phil. 4. 6. 7. when he gives us inward peace, then he hears our Prayers, for so is the connexion. Philip 4. 6. 7. c-crq pns31 vvz pno12 j n1, cs pns31 vvz po12 n2, c-acp av vbz dt n1. np1 crd crd crd (40) part (DIV2) 582 Page 287
3378 Or secondly, If wee find a spirit to pray still, a spirit to waite and to hold out, it is an argument that God either hath or will heare those prayers. Or secondly, If we find a Spirit to pray still, a Spirit to wait and to hold out, it is an argument that God either hath or will hear those Prayers. cc ord, cs pns12 vvb dt n1 pc-acp vvi av, dt n1 pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi av, pn31 vbz dt n1 cst np1 d vhz cc vmb vvi d n2. (40) part (DIV2) 583 Page 287
3379 And as it is an argument that God heares our prayers, so is it of the presence of Christ; And as it is an argument that God hears our Prayers, so is it of the presence of christ; cc c-acp pn31 vbz dt n1 cst np1 vvz po12 n2, av vbz pn31 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1; (40) part (DIV2) 584 Page 287
3380 for how could wee pray but from his inward presence? Christ was now present, and more present with the Church when hee seemed not to be found of her, for how could we pray but from his inward presence? christ was now present, and more present with the Church when he seemed not to be found of her, c-acp q-crq vmd pns12 vvi cc-acp p-acp po31 j n1? np1 vbds av j, cc av-dc j p-acp dt n1 c-crq pns31 vvd xx pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f pno31, (40) part (DIV2) 584 Page 287
3381 then hee was when she was secure, for whence else comes this eagernesse of desire, this spirit of prayer, this earnestnesse of seeking. then he was when she was secure, for whence Else comes this eagerness of desire, this Spirit of prayer, this earnestness of seeking. cs pns31 vbds c-crq pns31 vbds j, c-acp c-crq av vvz d n1 pp-f n1, d n1 pp-f n1, d n1 pp-f vvg. (40) part (DIV2) 584 Page 287
3382 I called but hee gave no answer &c. Directions how to carry our selves in such an estate. I called but he gave no answer etc. Directions how to carry our selves in such an estate. pns11 vvd cc-acp pns31 vvd dx n1 av n2 c-crq pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp d dt n1. (41) part (DIV2) 584 Page 287
3383 How shall we carry our selves when it falls out that our hearts faile of that we seek for, How shall we carry our selves when it falls out that our hearts fail of that we seek for, q-crq vmb pns12 vvi po12 n2 c-crq pn31 vvz av cst po12 n2 vvi pp-f cst pns12 vvb p-acp, (41) part (DIV2) 585 Page 288
3384 whē we pray without succes & find not a presēt answer? or are in any such like state of desertion. when we pray without success & find not a present answer? or Are in any such like state of desertion. c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp n1 cc vvb xx dt j n1? cc vbr p-acp d d j n1 pp-f n1. (41) part (DIV2) 585 Page 288
3385 1. Wee must believe against beliefe (as it were) hope against hope, and trust in God, Howsoever hee shewes himselfe to us as an opposite. 1. we must believe against belief (as it were) hope against hope, and trust in God, Howsoever he shows himself to us as an opposite. crd pns12 vmb vvi p-acp n1 (c-acp pn31 vbdr) n1 p-acp n1, cc vvi p-acp np1, c-acp pns31 vvz px31 pc-acp pno12 p-acp dt j-jn. (41) part (DIV2) 586 Page 288
3386 Jt is no matter what his present dealing with his Church and children heere is, the nature of Faith is to breake through all opposition, to see the Sunne behind a cloud, nay to see one contrary in another, life in death, a clame in a storme &c. 2. Labour for an absolute dependancie upon Christ with a povertie of spirit in our selves, this is the end of Christs withdrawing himselfe, to purge us of selfe confidence and pride. It is no matter what his present dealing with his Church and children Here is, the nature of Faith is to break through all opposition, to see the Sun behind a cloud, nay to see one contrary in Another, life in death, a claim in a storm etc. 2. Labour for an absolute dependency upon christ with a poverty of Spirit in our selves, this is the end of Christ withdrawing himself, to purge us of self confidence and pride. np1 vbz dx n1 r-crq po31 j n-vvg p-acp po31 n1 cc n2 av vbz, dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1, uh pc-acp vvi pi j-jn p-acp j-jn, n1 p-acp n1, dt n1 p-acp dt n1 av crd n1 p-acp dt j n1 p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po12 n2, d vbz dt n1 pp-f npg1 n-vvg px31, pc-acp vvi pno12 pp-f n1 n1 cc n1. (41) part (DIV2) 586 Page 288
3387 3. Stir up your graces, for as nature joyning with phisicke helpes it to worke and carry away the malignant humours: 3. Stir up your graces, for as nature joining with physic helps it to work and carry away the malignant humours: crd n1 a-acp po22 n2, c-acp c-acp n1 vvg p-acp n1 vvz pn31 pc-acp vvi cc vvi av dt j n2: (41) part (DIV2) 588 Page 288
3388 so by the remainder of the Spirit that is in us, let us set all our graces on worke untill wee have carried away that that offends and clogs the soule, so by the remainder of the Spirit that is in us, let us Set all our graces on work until we have carried away that that offends and clogs the soul, av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cst vbz p-acp pno12, vvb pno12 vvi d po12 n2 p-acp n1 c-acp pns12 vhb vvn av d cst vvz cc vvz dt n1, (41) part (DIV2) 588 Page 288
3389 and not sincke under the burthen, for this is a speciall time for the exercising of faith, hope, love, diligence, care, watchfullnesse, and such like graces. and not sink under the burden, for this is a special time for the exercising of faith, hope, love, diligence, care, watchfullnesse, and such like graces. cc xx vvi p-acp dt n1, p-acp d vbz dt j n1 p-acp dt vvg pp-f n1, vvb, n1, n1, n1, n1, cc d j n2. (41) part (DIV2) 588 Page 288
3390 And let us know for our comfort, that evē this conflicting condition is a good estate. And let us know for our Comfort, that even this conflicting condition is a good estate. cc vvb pno12 vvi p-acp po12 n1, cst av d j-vvg n1 vbz dt j n1. (41) part (DIV2) 589 Page 288
3391 In a sicke body it is a signe of life and health approaching when the humours are stirred, In a sick body it is a Signen of life and health approaching when the humours Are stirred, p-acp dt j n1 pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 vvg c-crq dt n2 vbr vvn, (41) part (DIV2) 589 Page 288
3392 so as that a man complaines that the phisicke workes. so as that a man complains that the physic works. av c-acp cst dt n1 vvz cst dt n1 vvz. (41) part (DIV2) 589 Page 288
3393 So when wee take to heart our present condition, though wee faile and find not what wee would, So when we take to heart our present condition, though we fail and find not what we would, av c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp n1 po12 j n1, cs pns12 vvb cc vvb xx r-crq pns12 vmd, (41) part (DIV2) 589 Page 289
3394 yet this will worke to the subduing of corruption at length. yet this will work to the subduing of corruption At length. av d vmb vvi p-acp dt j-vvg pp-f n1 p-acp n1. (41) part (DIV2) 589 Page 289
3395 It is a signe of future victorie when wee are d•scontent with our present ill estate. It is a Signen of future victory when we Are d•scontent with our present ill estate. pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f j-jn n1 c-crq pns12 vbr j-jn p-acp po12 j j-jn n1. (41) part (DIV2) 589 Page 289
3396 Grace will get the upper hand, as nature doth when the humours are disturbed. Grace will get the upper hand, as nature does when the humours Are disturbed. n1 vmb vvi dt jc n1, c-acp n1 vdz c-crq dt n2 vbr vvn. (41) part (DIV2) 589 Page 289
3397 4. Againe when wee are in such a seeming forlorne estate, Let us have recourse to former experience. 4. Again when we Are in such a seeming forlorn estate, Let us have recourse to former experience. crd av c-crq pns12 vbr p-acp d dt j-vvg j-vvn n1, vvb pno12 vhi n1 p-acp j n1. (41) part (DIV2) 590 Page 289
3398 What is the reason that God vouchsafes his children for the most part in the beginning of their conversion (in their first love) experience of his love to ravishment? Jt is, that afterwards they may have recourse to that love of God then felt to support themselves, What is the reason that God vouchsafes his children for the most part in the beginning of their conversion (in their First love) experience of his love to ravishment? It is, that afterwards they may have recourse to that love of God then felt to support themselves, q-crq vbz dt n1 cst np1 vvz po31 n2 p-acp dt av-ds n1 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po32 n1 (p-acp po32 ord n1) n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp n1? np1 vbz, cst av pns32 vmb vhi n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f np1 av vvd pc-acp vvi px32, (41) part (DIV2) 590 Page 289
3399 and withall to stirre up endeavours, and hope; and withal to stir up endeavours, and hope; cc av pc-acp vvi a-acp n2, cc n1; (41) part (DIV2) 590 Page 289
3400 that finding it not so well with them now as formerly it hath binn, by comparing state with state, desires may bee stirred up to bee as they were or rather better. that finding it not so well with them now as formerly it hath binn, by comparing state with state, Desires may be stirred up to be as they were or rather better. cst vvg pn31 xx av av p-acp pno32 av c-acp av-j pn31 vhz n1, p-acp vvg n1 p-acp n1, n2 vmb vbi vvn a-acp pc-acp vbi c-acp pns32 vbdr cc av-c jc. (41) part (DIV2) 590 Page 289
3401 And as the remembrance of former experiences serve to excite endeavour, so to stirre up Hope. I hope it shall be as it was, because God is Immutable. And as the remembrance of former experiences serve to excite endeavour, so to stir up Hope. I hope it shall be as it was, Because God is Immutable. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2 vvb pc-acp vvi n1, av pc-acp vvi a-acp vvb. pns11 vvb pn31 vmb vbi c-acp pn31 vbds, c-acp np1 vbz j. (41) part (DIV2) 591 Page 289
3402 I change but Christ alters not, the inferiour elementary world changes, heere is faire weather and foule, I change but christ alters not, the inferior elementary world changes, Here is fair weather and foul, pns11 vvb p-acp np1 vvz xx, dt j-jn j n1 vvz, av vbz j n1 cc j, (41) part (DIV2) 591 Page 289
3403 but the Sunne keepes his perpetuall course; but the Sun keeps his perpetual course; cc-acp dt n1 vvz po31 j n1; (41) part (DIV2) 591 Page 289
3404 and as in the gloomiest day that ever was there was light enough to make it day and to distinguish it from night, (though the Sunne did not shine) So in the most disconsolate state of a Christian soule, there is light enough in the soule to shew that the Sunne of Righteousnesse is there, and as in the gloomiest day that ever was there was Light enough to make it day and to distinguish it from night, (though the Sun did not shine) So in the most disconsolate state of a Christian soul, there is Light enough in the soul to show that the Sun of Righteousness is there, cc c-acp p-acp dt js n1 cst av vbds a-acp vbds j av-d pc-acp vvi pn31 n1 cc pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp n1, (cs dt n1 vdd xx vvi) av p-acp dt av-ds j n1 pp-f dt njp n1, pc-acp vbz n1 av-d p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi cst dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz a-acp, (41) part (DIV2) 591 Page 290
3405 and that Christ hath shined upon the soule, that it is day with the soule and not night. and that christ hath shined upon the soul, that it is day with the soul and not night. cc cst np1 vhz vvn p-acp dt n1, cst pn31 vbz n1 p-acp dt n1 cc xx n1. (41) part (DIV2) 591 Page 290
3406 5. And learne when wee are in this condition to waite Gods leasure, for hee hath waited ours. 5. And Learn when we Are in this condition to wait God's leisure, for he hath waited ours. crd cc vvb c-crq pns12 vbr p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi npg1 n1, c-acp pns31 vhz vvd png12. (41) part (DIV2) 592 Page 290
3407 It is for our good, to prepare us for further blessings, to mortifie and subdue our corruptions, to inlarge the capacity of the soule that the Lord absents himselfe, It is for our good, to prepare us for further blessings, to mortify and subdue our corruptions, to enlarge the capacity of the soul that the Lord absents himself, pn31 vbz p-acp po12 j, pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp jc n2, pc-acp vvi cc vvi po12 n2, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cst dt n1 vvz px31, (41) part (DIV2) 592 Page 290
3408 therefore Bernard saith well, Tibi accidit &c. Christ comes and goes away for our good, when hee withdrawes the sence of his love, the soule thereupon is stretched with desire, that it may bee as it was in former time, in the daies of old. Therefore Bernard Says well, Tibi accidit etc. christ comes and Goes away for our good, when he withdraws the sense of his love, the soul thereupon is stretched with desire, that it may be as it was in former time, in the days of old. av np1 vvz av, fw-la fw-la av np1 vvz cc vvz av p-acp po12 j, c-crq pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, dt n1 av vbz vvn p-acp n1, cst pn31 vmb vbi c-acp pn31 vbds p-acp j n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f j. (41) part (DIV2) 592 Page 290
3409 Thus much for that, I sought him but I could not find him, I called but hee gave me no answer. Thus much for that, I sought him but I could not find him, I called but he gave me no answer. av av-d c-acp cst, pns11 vvd pno31 cc-acp pns11 vmd xx vvi pno31, pns11 vvd cc-acp pns31 vvd pno11 dx n1. (41) part (DIV2) 592 Page 290
3410 Heere wee must answer one objection before wee leave the words. This seemes to contradict other Scriptures, which promise that those that seeke shall find. Here we must answer one objection before we leave the words. This seems to contradict other Scriptures, which promise that those that seek shall find. av pns12 vmb vvi crd n1 c-acp pns12 vvb dt n2. d vvz pc-acp vvi j-jn n2, r-crq vvb cst d cst vvb vmb vvi. (41) part (DIV2) 593 Page 290
3411 It is true they that seeke shall find but not presently. Gods times are the best and fittest. It is true they that seek shall find but not presently. God's times Are the best and Fittest. pn31 vbz j pns32 cst vvb vmb vvi cc-acp xx av-j. npg1 n2 vbr dt js cc js. (41) part (DIV2) 593 Page 290
3412 They that seek shall find, if they seek constantly with their whole heart in all the meanes. They that seek shall find, if they seek constantly with their Whole heart in all the means. pns32 cst vvb vmb vvi, cs pns32 vvb av-j p-acp po32 j-jn n1 p-acp d dt n2. (41) part (DIV2) 593 Page 290
3413 Some doe not find, because they seeke in one meanes and not in another, they seeke Christ in reading and not in the ordinance of hearing, in private meditation, some do not find, Because they seek in one means and not in Another, they seek christ in reading and not in the Ordinance of hearing, in private meditation, d vdb xx vvi, c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp crd n2 cc xx p-acp j-jn, pns32 vvb np1 p-acp vvg cc xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg, p-acp j n1, (41) part (DIV2) 593 Page 290
3414 but not in the communion of Saints; wee must goe through all meanes to seeke Christ, not one must bee left. but not in the communion of Saints; we must go through all means to seek christ, not one must be left. cc-acp xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2; pns12 vmb vvi p-acp d n2 pc-acp vvi np1, xx pi vmb vbi vvn. (41) part (DIV2) 593 Page 290
3415 Thus if wee will seeke him, undoubtedly hee will make good his promise. Thus if we will seek him, undoubtedly he will make good his promise. av cs pns12 vmb vvi pno31, av-j pns31 vmb vvi j po31 n1. (41) part (DIV2) 593 Page 290
3416 Nay in some sort, hee is found before hee is sought, for hee is in our soules to stirre up desire of seeking him, hee prevents us with desires and answers us in some sort before wee pray, when hee gives us a spirit of prayer, it is a pledge to us, that hee meanes to answer us. Nay in Some sort, he is found before he is sought, for he is in our Souls to stir up desire of seeking him, he prevents us with Desires and answers us in Some sort before we pray, when he gives us a Spirit of prayer, it is a pledge to us, that he means to answer us. uh-x p-acp d n1, pns31 vbz vvn c-acp pns31 vbz vvn, c-acp pns31 vbz p-acp po12 n2 pc-acp vvi a-acp n1 pp-f vvg pno31, pns31 vvz pno12 p-acp n2 cc vvz pno12 p-acp d n1 c-acp pns12 vvb, c-crq pns31 vvz pno12 dt n1 pp-f n1, pn31 vbz dt n1 p-acp pno12, cst pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi pno12. (41) part (DIV2) 593 Page 291
3417 Therefore it is a spirituall deceit when wee thinke Christ is not in us and wee are neglected of him, Therefore it is a spiritual deceit when we think christ is not in us and we Are neglected of him, av pn31 vbz dt j n1 c-crq pns12 vvb np1 vbz xx p-acp pno12 cc pns12 vbr vvn pp-f pno31, (41) part (DIV2) 593 Page 291
3418 because wee have not all that wee would have. Among many other deceits that Christians deceive themselves with in this kind these be two. Because we have not all that we would have. Among many other Deceits that Christians deceive themselves with in this kind these be two. c-acp pns12 vhb xx d cst pns12 vmd vhi. p-acp d j-jn n2 cst np1 vvi px32 p-acp p-acp d n1 d vbb crd. (41) part (DIV2) 593 Page 291
3419 1. That they judge grace by the quantity and not by the value and price of it, whereas the least measure of grace and comfort is to be esteemed, 1. That they judge grace by the quantity and not by the valve and price of it, whereas the least measure of grace and Comfort is to be esteemed, crd cst pns32 vvb n1 p-acp dt n1 cc xx p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31, cs dt ds n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn, (41) part (DIV2) 594 Page 291
3420 because it is an immortall seed cast into the soule by an immortall God the Father of Eternity. Because it is an immortal seed cast into the soul by an immortal God the Father of Eternity. c-acp pn31 vbz dt j n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt j np1 dt n1 pp-f n1. (41) part (DIV2) 594 Page 291
3421 2. Another deceit is, that Wee judge of our selves by sence and feeling and not by faith. 2. another deceit is, that we judge of our selves by sense and feeling and not by faith. crd j-jn n1 vbz, cst pns12 vvb pp-f po12 n2 p-acp n1 cc n1 cc xx p-acp n1. (41) part (DIV2) 595 Page 291
3422 The watchmen that went about the citty found mee and smote me and tooke away my vaile from mee. The watchmen that went about the City found me and smote me and took away my veil from me. dt n2 cst vvd p-acp dt n1 vvd pno11 cc vvd pno11 cc vvd av po11 n1 p-acp pno11. (41) part (DIV2) 596 Page 291
3423 Heere the poore Church after the setting downe of her owne exercise in her disertion now sets out some outward ill dealing shee met with and that from those that should have beene her greatest comforters. Here the poor Church After the setting down of her own exercise in her desertion now sets out Some outward ill dealing she met with and that from those that should have been her greatest Comforters. av dt j n1 p-acp dt n-vvg a-acp pp-f po31 d n1 p-acp po31 n1 av vvz av d j n-jn n-vvg pns31 vvd p-acp cc cst p-acp d cst vmd vhi vbn po31 js n2. (41) part (DIV2) 597 Page 291
3424 The watchmen that went about the citty found me, they wounded me, the keepers of the walls tooke away my vaile from me. The watchmen that went about the City found me, they wounded me, the keepers of the walls took away my veil from me. dt n2 cst vvd p-acp dt n1 vvd pno11, pns32 vvd pno11, dt n2 pp-f dt n2 vvd av po11 n1 p-acp pno11. (41) part (DIV2) 597 Page 291
3425 Thus wee see how trouble followes trouble, One depth calls upon another: Inward desertion and outward affliction goe many times together. Thus we see how trouble follows trouble, One depth calls upon Another: Inward desertion and outward affliction go many times together. av pns12 vvb c-crq n1 vvz n1, crd n1 vvz p-acp j-jn: j n1 cc j n1 vvi d n2 av. (41) part (DIV2) 598 Page 291
3426 The troubles of the Church many times are like Iobes messengers they come fast one upon another, The Troubles of the Church many times Are like Job's messengers they come fast one upon Another, dt n2 pp-f dt n1 d n2 vbr vvb np1 n2 pns32 vvb av-j pi p-acp n-jn, (41) part (DIV2) 598 Page 292
3427 because God meanes to perfect the worke of Grace in their hearts, all this is for their good. Because God means to perfect the work of Grace in their hearts, all this is for their good. c-acp np1 vvz pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po32 n2, d d vbz p-acp po32 j. (41) part (DIV2) 598 Page 292
3428 The sharper the winter the better the spring, learne hence first of all therefore in generall. The sharper the winter the better the spring, Learn hence First of all Therefore in general. dt jc dt n1 dt jc dt n1, vvb av ord pp-f d av p-acp n1. (41) part (DIV2) 598 Page 292
3429 That, It is no easie thing to be a sound Christian. That, It is no easy thing to be a found Christian. cst, pn31 vbz dx j n1 pc-acp vbi dt j njp. (41) part (DIV2) 599 Page 292
3430 Wee see heere when the Church had betrothed her selfe to Christ and entertained him into her garden, there after she falls into a state of security and sleepe, whence Christ labours to rouse her up: we see Here when the Church had betrothed her self to christ and entertained him into her garden, there After she falls into a state of security and sleep, whence christ labours to rouse her up: pns12 vvb av c-crq dt n1 vhd vvn po31 n1 p-acp np1 cc vvd pno31 p-acp po31 n1, a-acp p-acp pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, c-crq np1 vvz pc-acp vvi pno31 a-acp: (41) part (DIV2) 600 Page 292
3431 then she useth him unkindely, after which hee withdrawes himselfe even so farre that her heart failes her; then (as if this were not enough) the watchmen that should have looked to her, they smite her, wound her and take away her vaile. then she uses him unkindly, After which he withdraws himself even so Far that her heart fails her; then (as if this were not enough) the watchmen that should have looked to her, they smite her, wound her and take away her veil. cs pns31 vvz pno31 av-j, p-acp r-crq pns31 vvz px31 av av av-j cst po31 n1 vvz pno31; av (c-acp cs d vbdr xx av-d) dt n2 cst vmd vhi vvn p-acp pno31, pns32 vvb pno31, vvd pno31 cc vvi av po31 n1. (41) part (DIV2) 600 Page 292
3432 See here the variety of the usage of the Church and changes of a Christian, not long in one state, hee is ebbing and ••owing. See Here the variety of the usage of the Church and changes of a Christian, not long in one state, he is ebbing and ••owing. vvb av dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n2 pp-f dt njp, xx av-j p-acp crd n1, pns31 vbz vvg cc vvg. (41) part (DIV2) 600 Page 292
3433 Therefore let none distaste the way of Godlinesse for this, that it is such a state as is subject to change and variety; Therefore let none distaste the Way of Godliness for this, that it is such a state as is Subject to change and variety; av vvb pix vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d, cst pn31 vbz d dt n1 c-acp vbz j-jn p-acp n1 cc n1; (41) part (DIV2) 601 Page 292
3434 whereas carnall men are upon their lees and find no changes. whereas carnal men Are upon their lees and find no changes. cs j n2 vbr p-acp po32 n2 cc vvb dx n2. (41) part (DIV2) 601 Page 292
3435 But you will say, All Christians are not thus tossed up and downe, so deserted of God and persecuted of others. But you will say, All Christians Are not thus tossed up and down, so deserted of God and persecuted of Others. p-acp pn22 vmb vvi, d np1 vbr xx av vvn a-acp cc a-acp, av vvn pp-f np1 cc vvn pp-f n2-jn. (41) part (DIV2) 602 Page 292
3436 I answer, Indeed there is difference, Whence comes that difference? from Gods liberty; I answer, Indeed there is difference, Whence comes that difference? from God's liberty; pns11 vvb, av pc-acp vbz n1, q-crq vvz d n1? p-acp ng1 n1; (41) part (DIV2) 603 Page 292
3437 it is a misterie of the Sanctuarie, which no man in the world can give a reason of, it is a mystery of the Sanctuary, which no man in the world can give a reason of, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq dx n1 p-acp dt n1 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f, (41) part (DIV2) 603 Page 292
3438 why of Christians both equally beloved of God, Some should have a fairer passage to Heaven; others rougher and more rugged; why of Christians both equally Beloved of God, some should have a Fairer passage to Heaven; Others rougher and more rugged; q-crq pp-f np1 d av-j vvn pp-f np1, d vmd vhi dt jc n1 p-acp n1; n2-jn jc cc av-dc j; (41) part (DIV2) 603 Page 293
3439 It is a mysterie hid in Gods brest. It is a mystery hid in God's breast. pn31 vbz dt n1 vvn p-acp npg1 n1. (41) part (DIV2) 603 Page 293
3440 It is sufficient for us, if God will bring us any way to Heaven, as the blessed Apostle saith. It is sufficient for us, if God will bring us any Way to Heaven, as the blessed Apostle Says. pn31 vbz j p-acp pno12, cs np1 vmb vvi pno12 d n1 p-acp n1, c-acp dt j-vvn n1 vvz. (41) part (DIV2) 603 Page 293
3441 If by any meanes I might attaine to the resurrection of the dead, either through thicke or thinne, If by any means I might attain to the resurrection of the dead, either through thick or thin, cs p-acp d n2 pns11 vmd vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j, d p-acp j cc j, (41) part (DIV2) 603 Page 293
3442 if God will bring me to Heaven it is no matter. If I by any meanes. if God will bring me to Heaven it is no matter. If I by any means. cs np1 vmb vvi pno11 p-acp n1 pn31 vbz dx n1. cs pns11 p-acp d n2. (41) part (DIV2) 603 Page 293
3443 The Watchmen that went about the Citty smote mee, &c. By the Watchmen heere are ment especially Governours of State and Church. Why are they called Watchmen. The Watchmen that went about the city smote me, etc. By the Watchmen Here Are meant especially Governors of State and Church. Why Are they called Watchmen. dt n2 cst vvd p-acp dt n1 vvd pno11, av p-acp dt n2 av vbr vvn av-j n2 pp-f n1 cc n1. q-crq vbr pns32 vvn n2. (41) part (DIV2) 604 Page 293
3444 It is a borrowed speech taken from the custome of Citties that are beleagered, for pollicies sake they have watchmen to descry the danger they are liable unto, It is a borrowed speech taken from the custom of Cities that Are beleaguered, for policies sake they have watchmen to descry the danger they Are liable unto, pn31 vbz dt j-vvn n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 cst vbr vvn, c-acp n2 n1 pns32 vhb n2 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pns32 vbr j p-acp, (41) part (DIV2) 607 Page 293
3445 so Magistrates be watchmen of the State, Ministers are the watchmen for Soules, watching over our Soules for good. Why doth God use Watchmen. so Magistrates be watchmen of the State, Ministers Are the watchmen for Souls, watching over our Souls for good. Why does God use Watchmen. av n2 vbb n2 pp-f dt n1, n2 vbr dt n2 p-acp n2, vvg p-acp po12 n2 p-acp j. q-crq vdz np1 vvi n2. (41) part (DIV2) 607 Page 293
3446 Not for any defect of power in him, but for demonstration of his goodnes ▪ for he is the great Watchman, who watcheth over our commonwealthes, Churches and persons, he hath an eye that never sleepes, He that watcheth Israel neither slumbers nor sleepes, yet notwithstanding hee hath subordinate Watchmen, not for defect of power, but for demonstrotion of goodnesse; Not for any defect of power in him, but for demonstration of his Goodness ▪ for he is the great Watchman, who watches over our commonwealths, Churches and Persons, he hath an eye that never sleeps, He that watches Israel neither slumbers nor sleeps, yet notwithstanding he hath subordinate Watchmen, not for defect of power, but for demonstrotion of Goodness; xx p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno31, p-acp p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n1 ▪ c-acp pns31 vbz dt j n1, r-crq vvz p-acp po12 n2, n2 cc n2, pns31 vhz dt n1 cst av-x vvz, pns31 cst vvz np1 d n2 ccx n2, av a-acp pns31 vhz j n2, xx p-acp n1 pp-f n1, cc-acp p-acp n1 pp-f n1; (41) part (DIV2) 609 Page 293
3447 hee manifests his goodnes in that he will use varietie of subordinate Watchers. he manifests his Goodness in that he will use variety of subordinate Watchers. pns31 vvz po31 n1 p-acp cst pns31 vmb vvi n1 pp-f j n2. (41) part (DIV2) 609 Page 293
3448 And likewise to shew his power in using many instruments and his care for •s when he keepes us together with his owne subordinate meanes. And likewise to show his power in using many Instruments and his care for •s when he keeps us together with his own subordinate means. cc av pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp vvg d n2 cc po31 n1 p-acp n2 c-crq pns31 vvz pno12 av p-acp po31 d j n2. (41) part (DIV2) 610 Page 294
3449 And in this that God hath set over us Watchers (Ministers especially) It implyes that our soul•s are in danger, and indeed there is nothing in the world so beset as the soule of a poore Christian, who hath so many and so bad enemies as a Christian, And in this that God hath Set over us Watchers (Ministers especially) It Implies that our soul•s Are in danger, and indeed there is nothing in the world so beset as the soul of a poor Christian, who hath so many and so bad enemies as a Christian, cc p-acp d cst np1 vhz vvn p-acp pno12 n2 (n2 av-j) pn31 vvz cst po12 n2 vbr p-acp n1, cc av pc-acp vbz pix p-acp dt n1 av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j njp, r-crq vhz av d cc av j n2 p-acp dt njp, (41) part (DIV2) 611 Page 294
3450 and amongst them all, the worst and greatest enemie hee hath is neerest to him, and converseth daily with him, even himselfe. and among them all, the worst and greatest enemy he hath is nearest to him, and Converseth daily with him, even himself. cc p-acp pno32 d, dt js cc js n1 pns31 vhz vbz js p-acp pno31, cc vvz av-j p-acp pno31, av px31. (41) part (DIV2) 611 Page 294
3451 Therefore there must needs bee Watchmen to discover the deceits of Satan and his instruments, Therefore there must needs be Watchmen to discover the Deceits of Satan and his Instruments, av a-acp vmb av vbi n2 pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f np1 cc po31 n2, (41) part (DIV2) 611 Page 294
3452 and of our owne hearts, to discover the dangers of Hierusalem, and the errours and sins of the times wherein wee live. and of our own hearts, to discover the dangers of Jerusalem, and the errors and Sins of the times wherein we live. cc pp-f po12 d n2, pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f np1, cc dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n2 c-crq pns12 vvb. (41) part (DIV2) 611 Page 294
3453 The Church is in danger, for God hath set Watchmen, now God and nature doth nothing in vaine or needlessely. The Church is in danger, for God hath Set Watchmen, now God and nature does nothing in vain or needlessly. dt n1 vbz p-acp n1, c-acp np1 vhz vvn n2, av np1 cc n1 vdz pix p-acp j cc av-j. (41) part (DIV2) 611 Page 294
3454 Againe in that God takes such care for the soule, it shewes the woundrous worth of it, many arguments there be to shew that the soule is a pretious thing, it was breathed by God at first, Christ gave his life to redeeme it, Again in that God Takes such care for the soul, it shows the wondrous worth of it, many Arguments there be to show that the soul is a precious thing, it was breathed by God At First, christ gave his life to Redeem it, av p-acp cst np1 vvz d n1 p-acp dt n1, pn31 vvz dt av-j n1 pp-f pn31, d n2 pc-acp vbi p-acp n1 cst dt n1 vbz dt j n1, pn31 vbds vvn p-acp np1 p-acp ord, np1 vvd po31 n1 pc-acp vvi pn31, (41) part (DIV2) 612 Page 294
3455 but this is an especiall one that God hath ordained and established a ministry and Watchmen ouer it. but this is an especial one that God hath ordained and established a Ministry and Watchmen over it. cc-acp d vbz dt j pi cst np1 vhz vvn cc vvd dt n1 cc n2 p-acp pn31. (41) part (DIV2) 612 Page 294
3456 And as God hath set some men Watchmen over others, so hath hee appointed every man to bee a Watchman to himselfe. And as God hath Set Some men Watchmen over Others, so hath he appointed every man to be a Watchman to himself. cc p-acp np1 vhz vvn d n2 n2 p-acp n2-jn, av vhz pns31 vvn d n1 pc-acp vbi dt n1 p-acp px31. (41) part (DIV2) 612 Page 294
3457 Hee hath given every man a citty to watch over, that is his owne estate and soule, He hath given every man a City to watch over, that is his own estate and soul, pns31 vhz vvn d n1 dt n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp, cst vbz po31 d n1 cc n1, (41) part (DIV2) 612 Page 294
3458 therefore let us not depend altogether on the watching of others. Therefore let us not depend altogether on the watching of Others. av vvb pno12 xx vvi av p-acp dt vvg pp-f n2-jn. (41) part (DIV2) 612 Page 294
3459 God hath planted a conscience in every of us, and useth as others to our good, God hath planted a conscience in every of us, and uses as Others to our good, np1 vhz vvn dt n1 p-acp d pp-f pno12, cc vvz p-acp n2-jn pc-acp po12 j, (41) part (DIV2) 612 Page 295
3460 so our owne care, wisdome, and foresight, these hee elevateth and sanctifieth. so our own care, Wisdom, and foresight, these he elevateth and Sanctifieth. av po12 d n1, n1, cc n1, d pns31 vvz cc vvz. (41) part (DIV2) 612 Page 295
3461 The Wa•chmen that w•nt about the citty found mee, they smote mee, they wounded mee, &c. Come wee now to the carriage of these Watchmen, those that should have beene defensive prove most offensive. The Wa•chmen that w•nt about the City found me, they smote me, they wounded me, etc. Come we now to the carriage of these Watchmen, those that should have been defensive prove most offensive. dt n2 cst vvd p-acp dt n1 vvd pno11, pns32 vvd pno11, pns32 vvd pno11, av np1 pns12 av p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2, d cst vmd vhi vbn j vvb av-ds j. (41) part (DIV2) 613 Page 295
3462 They smote the Church and wounded her many wayes, (though it be not discovered heere in particular) as with their ill and scandolous life, They smote the Church and wounded her many ways, (though it be not discovered Here in particular) as with their ill and scandalous life, pns32 vvd dt n1 cc vvd pno31 d n2, (cs pn31 vbb xx vvn av p-acp j) c-acp p-acp po32 j-jn cc j n1, (41) part (DIV2) 614 Page 295
3463 and sometimes with corrupt doctrine and otherwhiles with bitter words, and their unjust censures, as wee see in the story of the Church, especially the Romish Church, they have excommunicated Churches and Princes: and sometime with corrupt Doctrine and otherwhiles with bitter words, and their unjust censures, as we see in the story of the Church, especially the Romish Church, they have excommunicated Churches and Princes: cc av p-acp j n1 cc av p-acp j n2, cc po32 j n2, c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, av-j dt np1 n1, pns32 vhb vvn n2 cc n2: (41) part (DIV2) 614 Page 295
3464 but not to speake of those Synagogues of Satan, come wee nearer home and wee may se amongst our selves sometimes those that are Watchmen and should be for encouragement, They smite and wound the Church, and take away her vaile. but not to speak of those Synagogues of Satan, come we nearer home and we may see among our selves sometime those that Are Watchmen and should be for encouragement, They smite and wound the Church, and take away her veil. cc-acp xx pc-acp vvi pp-f d n2 pp-f np1, vvb pns12 av-jc n1-an cc pns12 vmb vvi p-acp po12 n2 av d cst vbr n2 cc vmd vbi p-acp n1, pns32 vvb cc vvi dt n1, cc vvb av po31 n1. (41) part (DIV2) 614 Page 295
3465 What is it to take away the vaile. What is it to take away the veil. q-crq vbz pn31 pc-acp vvi av dt n1. (42) part (DIV2) 614 Page 295
3466 You know in the times of the Old Testament a vaile was that which covered woemen for modestie, to shew their subjection, You know in the times of the Old Testament a veil was that which covered women for modesty, to show their subjection, pn22 vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j n1 dt n1 vbds d r-crq vvd n2 p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi po32 n1, (42) part (DIV2) 615 Page 295
3467 and it was likewise an honourable ornament, They tooke away the vaile, that is that wherewith the Church was covered, they tooke away that, that made the Church comely, and it was likewise an honourable ornament, They took away the veil, that is that wherewith the Church was covered, they took away that, that made the Church comely, cc pn31 vbds av dt j n1, pns32 vvd av dt n1, cst vbz cst c-crq dt n1 vbds vvn, pns32 vvd av cst, cst vvd dt n1 j, (42) part (DIV2) 615 Page 295
3468 and laid her open and as it were naked. Now both these wayes, the Churches vaile is taken away by false and naughty Watchmen. I. and laid her open and as it were naked. Now both these ways, the Churches veil is taken away by false and naughty Watchmen. I. cc vvd po31 j cc c-acp pn31 vbdr j. av av-d d n2, dt ng1 n1 vbz vvn av p-acp j cc j n2. pns11. (42) part (DIV2) 615 Page 295
3469 As the vaile is a token of subjection, when by their false D•ctrines, they labour to draw people from Christ, and their subjection to him. As the veil is a token of subjection, when by their false D•ctrines, they labour to draw people from christ, and their subjection to him. p-acp dt n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, c-crq p-acp po32 j n2, pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp np1, cc po32 n1 p-acp pno31. (42) part (DIV2) 617 Page 296
3470 The Church is Christs Spous•, the vaile was a token of subjection, now they that d•aw the people to themselves, The Church is Christ Spous•, the veil was a token of subjection, now they that d•aw the people to themselves, dt n1 vbz npg1 np1, dt n1 vbds dt n1 pp-f n1, av pns32 cst vvd dt n1 p-acp px32, (42) part (DIV2) 618 Page 296
3471 as in Popish Churches, that desire to sit high in the consciences of people, and so make the Church undutifull, They take away the vaile of subjection, and so force Christ to punish the Church, as in Popish Churches, that desire to fit high in the Consciences of people, and so make the Church undutiful, They take away the veil of subjection, and so force christ to Punish the Church, c-acp p-acp j n2, cst vvb pc-acp vvi j p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, cc av vvb dt n1 j, pns32 vvb av dt n1 pp-f n1, cc av n1 np1 pc-acp vvi dt n1, (42) part (DIV2) 618 Page 296
3472 as wee see in former ages. as we see in former ages. c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp j n2. (42) part (DIV2) 618 Page 296
3473 2. As the vaile is for honour and comelinesse, so they take away the vaile of the Church, 2. As the veil is for honour and comeliness, so they take away the veil of the Church, crd p-acp dt n1 vbz p-acp n1 cc n1, av pns32 vvb av dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (42) part (DIV2) 619 Page 296
3474 when they take away the credit and esteem• of the Church, when they lay open the infirmities and weaknesses of the Church. when they take away the credit and esteem• of the Church, when they lay open the infirmities and Weaknesses of the Church. c-crq pns32 vvb av dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, c-crq pns32 vvd av-j dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1. (42) part (DIV2) 619 Page 296
3475 This is strange that the Watchmen should do this, yet notwithstanding oftentimes it falls out so that those that by place are Watchmen, are the bitterest enemies of the Church Who were bitterer enemies of the poore Church in Christs time then the Scr•bes, Pharises, and Priests. This is strange that the Watchmen should do this, yet notwithstanding oftentimes it falls out so that those that by place Are Watchmen, Are the Bitterest enemies of the Church Who were bitterer enemies of the poor Church in Christ time then the Scr•bes, Pharisees, and Priests. d vbz j cst dt n2 vmd vdi d, av a-acp av pn31 vvz av av cst d cst p-acp n1 vbr n2, vbr dt js n2 pp-f dt n1 r-crq vbdr jc n2 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp npg1 n1 av dt n2, np2, cc n2. (42) part (DIV2) 619 Page 296
3476 And so in the time of the Prophets, who were the greatest enemies the Church had, but false Pri•sts, and Prophets. And so in the time of the prophets, who were the greatest enemies the Church had, but false Pri•sts, and prophets. cc av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2, r-crq vbdr dt js n2 dt n1 vhd, cc-acp j n2, cc n2. (42) part (DIV2) 620 Page 296
3477 What is the ground of this, that those men that by their stand•ng should bee encouragers, are rather dampers of the Churches •eile in pursuit •f it. What is the ground of this, that those men that by their stand•ng should be encouragers, Are rather dampers of the Churches •eile in pursuit •f it. q-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f d, cst d n2 cst p-acp po32 n1 vmd vbi n2, vbr av-c n2 pp-f dt n2 vvb p-acp n1 n1 pn31. (42) part (DIV2) 621 Page 296
3478 There are man• grounds of it. There Are man• grounds of it. pc-acp vbr n1 n2 pp-f pn31. (42) part (DIV2) 622 Page 296
3479 Sometimes it falls out from a spirit of envie in them at the graces of Gods people which are wanting in themselves, they would not have others better then themselves. Sometime it falls out from a Spirit of envy in them At the graces of God's people which Are wanting in themselves, they would not have Others better then themselves. av pn31 vvz av p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1 r-crq vbr vvg p-acp px32, pns32 vmd xx vhi ng2-jn jc cs px32. (42) part (DIV2) 623 Page 297
3480 Sometimes from Idlenesse which makes them hate all such as provoke them to paines: Sometime from Idleness which makes them hate all such as provoke them to pains: av p-acp n1 r-crq vvz pno32 vvi d d c-acp vvb pno32 p-acp n2: (42) part (DIV2) 624 Page 297
3481 they raise up the dignity of outward things too much, as wee see in Poperie, they make every thing to conferre grace, they raise up the dignity of outward things too much, as we see in Popery, they make every thing to confer grace, pns32 vvb a-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2 av av-d, c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp n1, pns32 vvb d n1 pc-acp vvi n1, (42) part (DIV2) 624 Page 297
3482 as if they had a speciall vertue in them: but they neglect that wherewith God hath joyned an efficacie, his owne ordinances. as if they had a special virtue in them: but they neglect that wherewith God hath joined an efficacy, his own ordinances. c-acp cs pns32 vhd dt j n1 p-acp pno32: cc-acp pns32 vvb cst c-crq np1 vhz vvn dt n1, po31 d n2. (42) part (DIV2) 624 Page 297
3483 This should teach us, To bee in love with Christs governement, and to see the vanity of all things heere below, This should teach us, To be in love with Christ government, and to see the vanity of all things Here below, d vmd vvi pno12, pc-acp vbi p-acp n1 p-acp npg1 n1, cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f d n2 av a-acp, (42) part (DIV2) 625 Page 297
3484 though they bee never so excellent in their ordinance. though they be never so excellent in their Ordinance. cs pns32 vbb av-x av j p-acp po32 n1. (42) part (DIV2) 625 Page 297
3485 Such is the poyson of mans heart, and the malice of Satan that they turne the edge of the best things against the good of the Church. Such is the poison of men heart, and the malice of Satan that they turn the edge of the best things against the good of the Church. d vbz dt n1 pp-f ng1 n1, cc dt n1 pp-f np1 cst pns32 vvb dt n1 pp-f dt js n2 p-acp dt j pp-f dt n1. (42) part (DIV2) 625 Page 297
3486 What is more excellent then Magistracie, yet many times the point of the sword is directed the wrong way. What is more excellent then Magistracy, yet many times the point of the sword is directed the wrong Way. q-crq vbz av-dc j cs n1, av d n2 dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz vvn dt j-jn n1. (42) part (DIV2) 626 Page 297
3487 I have said ye are Gods. Psal. 82. 6. They should governe, as God himselfe would governe, I have said you Are God's Psalm 82. 6. They should govern, as God himself would govern, pns11 vhb vvn pn22 vbr n2 np1 crd crd pns32 vmd vvi, c-acp np1 px31 vmd vvi, (42) part (DIV2) 626 Page 297
3488 and aske with themselves, would God now if hee were a Watchman of the state doe thus and thus, and ask with themselves, would God now if he were a Watchman of the state do thus and thus, cc vvi p-acp px32, vmd np1 av cs pns31 vbdr dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vdb av cc av, (42) part (DIV2) 626 Page 297
3489 but I wish woefull experience did not witnesse the contrary. So 〈 … 〉 and should carry themselves even as Christ would do; but I wish woeful experience did not witness the contrary. So 〈 … 〉 and should carry themselves even as christ would do; cc-acp pns11 vvb j n1 vdd xx vvi dt n-jn. av 〈 … 〉 cc vmd vvi px32 av p-acp np1 vmd vdi; (42) part (DIV2) 626 Page 297
3490 they should strengthen the feeble knees and bind up the brok•n 〈 ◊ 〉, nor di•courag• and not •ow pillow•s •nder the 〈 ◊ 〉 of wicked and 〈 … 〉, they should strengthen the feeble knees and bind up the brok•n 〈 ◊ 〉, nor di•courag• and not •ow pillow•s •nder the 〈 ◊ 〉 of wicked and 〈 … 〉, pns32 vmd vvi dt j n2 cc vvb a-acp dt n1 〈 sy 〉, ccx n1 cc xx av j n1 dt 〈 sy 〉 pp-f j cc 〈 … 〉, (42) part (DIV2) 627 Page 297
3491 but alas 〈 … 〉 the edge of the ordinance is oftentimes turned another way by the corrupt, proud, unbroken hearts of men and the malice of Satan. but alas 〈 … 〉 the edge of the Ordinance is oftentimes turned Another Way by the corrupt, proud, unbroken hearts of men and the malice of Satan. cc-acp uh 〈 … 〉 dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz av vvn j-jn n1 p-acp dt j, j, j n2 pp-f n2 cc dt n1 pp-f np1. (42) part (DIV2) 627 Page 298
3492 Againe, it should teach us, not to thinke the worse of any for the disgraces of the times. Again, it should teach us, not to think the Worse of any for the disgraces of the times. av, pn31 vmd vvi pno12, xx pc-acp vvi dt jc pp-f d c-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n2. (42) part (DIV2) 628 Page 298
3493 The Watchmen heere take away the vaile of the Church, and her forwardnesse is disgraced by them: The Watchmen Here take away the veil of the Church, and her forwardness is disgraced by them: dt n2 av vvb av dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc po31 n1 vbz vvn p-acp pno32: (42) part (DIV2) 628 Page 298
3494 take heed therefore wee entertaine not rash conceites of others, upon the entertainement they find abroad in the world, take heed Therefore we entertain not rash conceits of Others, upon the entertainment they find abroad in the world, vvb n1 av pns12 vvb xx j n2 pp-f n2-jn, p-acp dt n1 pns32 vvb av p-acp dt n1, (42) part (DIV2) 628 Page 298
3495 or among those that have a standing in the Church, for so wee shall condemne Christ himselfe, or among those that have a standing in the Church, for so we shall condemn christ himself, cc p-acp d cst vhb dt vvg p-acp dt n1, c-acp av pns12 vmb vvi np1 px31, (42) part (DIV2) 628 Page 298
3496 how was hee judged of the Pri•sts, Scribes, and Pharisees in his times? and this hath beene the lot of the Church in all ages, the true members thereof were called Heretiques and Schismatickes, the vaile was taken of. how was he judged of the Pri•sts, Scribes, and Pharisees in his times? and this hath been the lot of the Church in all ages, the true members thereof were called Heretics and Schismatics, the veil was taken of. c-crq vbds pns31 vvn pp-f dt n2, n2, cc np1 p-acp po31 n2? cc d vhz vbn dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp d n2, dt j n2 av vbdr vvn n2 cc n1, dt n1 vbds vvn pp-f. (42) part (DIV2) 628 Page 298
3497 It is the poysonfull pride of mans heart that when it cannot raise it selfe, by its owne worth, it will endeavour to raise it selfe by the ruine of others credit through lying slanders. It is the poisonful pride of men heart that when it cannot raise it self, by its own worth, it will endeavour to raise it self by the ruin of Others credit through lying slanders. pn31 vbz dt n1 n1 pp-f ng1 n1 cst c-crq pn31 vmbx vvi pn31 n1, p-acp po31 d n1, pn31 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi pn31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2-jn n1 p-acp vvg n2. (42) part (DIV2) 628 Page 298
3498 The Divell was first a slanderer, and lyer, and then a murtherer, hee cannot murther without hee slander first, the credit of the Church must first bee taken away, The devil was First a slanderer, and liar, and then a murderer, he cannot murder without he slander First, the credit of the Church must First be taken away, dt n1 vbds ord dt n1, cc n1, cc av dt n1, pns31 vmbx vvi p-acp pns31 n1 ord, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmb ord vbi vvn av, (42) part (DIV2) 628 Page 298
3499 and then shee is wounded, otherwise as it is a usuall proverbe, Those that kill a dogge make the world believe, that he was mad first, so they alwayes first traduced the Church to the world, and then persecuted her. and then she is wounded, otherwise as it is a usual proverb, Those that kill a dog make the world believe, that he was mad First, so they always First traduced the Church to the world, and then persecuted her. cc av pns31 vbz vvn, av c-acp pn31 vbz dt j n1, d cst vvb dt n1 vvi dt n1 vvb, cst pns31 vbds j ord, av pns32 av ord vvd dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cc av vvn pno31. (42) part (DIV2) 628 Page 298
3500 Truth hath alwayes a scratch't face. Truth hath always a scratched face. n1 vhz av dt j-vvn n1. (42) part (DIV2) 628 Page 298
3501 Falshood many times goes under better habits then its owne which God suffers to exercise our skill and wisdome that wee might not depend upon the rash judgment of others, Falsehood many times Goes under better habits then its own which God suffers to exercise our skill and Wisdom that we might not depend upon the rash judgement of Others, n1 d n2 vvz p-acp jc n2 cs po31 d r-crq np1 vvz pc-acp vvi po12 n1 cc n1 cst pns12 vmd xx vvi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n2-jn, (42) part (DIV2) 628 Page 299
3502 but might consider what grounds they have; not what men doe or whom they oppose, but from what cause. but might Consider what grounds they have; not what men do or whom they oppose, but from what cause. cc-acp vmd vvi r-crq n2 pns32 vhb; xx r-crq n2 vdb cc r-crq pns32 vvb, cc-acp p-acp q-crq n1. (42) part (DIV2) 628 Page 299
3503 Whether from a spirit of F•vie, Idlenesse, Iealousie, and Pride, or from good grounds, else if Christ himselfe were on earth againe, we should condemne him, Whither from a Spirit of F•vie, Idleness, Jealousy, and Pride, or from good grounds, Else if christ himself were on earth again, we should condemn him, cs p-acp dt n1 pp-f j, n1, n1, cc n1, cc p-acp j n2, av cs np1 px31 vbdr p-acp n1 av, pns12 vmd vvi pno31, (42) part (DIV2) 628 Page 299
3504 as now men do the generation of the just, whom they smite and wound and take away their vaile from them. as now men do the generation of the just, whom they smite and wound and take away their veil from them. c-acp av n2 vdb dt n1 pp-f dt j, ro-crq pns32 vvb cc vvi cc vvi av po32 n1 p-acp pno32. (42) part (DIV2) 628 Page 299
3505 The end of the eleventh Sermon. The end of the eleventh Sermon. dt n1 pp-f dt ord n1. (42) part (DIV2) 628 Page 299
3506 THE TVVELFTH SERMON. CANT. V. VII. The Watchmen that went about the citty found me, they smote mee, they wounded me, the Keepers of the walls tooke away my vaile from me. THE TWELFTH SERMON. CANT. V. VII. The Watchmen that went about the City found me, they smote me, they wounded me, the Keepers of the walls took away my veil from me. dt ord n1. n1. np1 np1. dt n2 cst vvd p-acp dt n1 vvd pno11, pns32 vvd pno11, pns32 vvd pno11, dt n2 pp-f dt n2 vvd av po11 n1 p-acp pno11. (43) sermon (DIV1) 628 Page 300
3507 THE Watchmen. (Those that by their place and standing should bee, soe) they smote the Church (as Barnard complaines, almost 500. yeares agoe) alas, THE Watchmen. (Those that by their place and standing should be, so) they smote the Church (as Barnard complains, almost 500. Years ago) alas, dt n2. (d cst p-acp po32 n1 cc n-vvg vmd vbi, av) pns32 vvd dt n1 (c-acp np1 vvz, av crd n2 av) uh, (43) sermon (DIV1) 629 Page 300
3508 alas saith he, those that doe see• priviledges in the Church, are the first in persecuting it and (as his fashion is to speake in a kinde of Rhetorick) they were not pastors, but impost•rs. alas Says he, those that do see• privileges in the Church, Are the First in persecuting it and (as his fashion is to speak in a kind of Rhetoric) they were not Pastors, but impost•rs. uh vvz pns31, d cst vdb n1 n2 p-acp dt n1, vbr dt ord p-acp vvg pn31 cc (c-acp po31 n1 vbz pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1) pns32 vbdr xx n2, cc-acp n2. (43) sermon (DIV1) 629 Page 300
3509 There be two ordinances without which the world cannot stand. 1. Magistracie. 2. Ministerie. Magistrates are nursing Fathers and nursing Mothers to the Church. There be two ordinances without which the world cannot stand. 1. Magistracy. 2. Ministry. Magistrates Are nursing Father's and nursing Mother's to the Church. pc-acp vbi crd n2 p-acp r-crq dt n1 vmbx vvi. crd n1. crd n1. n2 vbr vvg n2 cc j-vvg ng1 p-acp dt n1. (43) sermon (DIV1) 629 Page 301
3510 Ministers are Watchmen by their place and standing. Ministers Are Watchmen by their place and standing. n2 vbr n2 p-acp po32 n1 cc vvg. (43) sermon (DIV1) 631 Page 301
3511 Now for Shepheards to become wolves, for Watchmen to become smiter•, what a pitifull thing is it, Now for Shepherds to become wolves, for Watchmen to become smiter•, what a pitiful thing is it, av p-acp n2 pc-acp vvi n2, p-acp n2 pc-acp vvi n1, r-crq dt j n1 vbz pn31, (43) sermon (DIV1) 632 Page 301
3512 but thus it is, the Church hath beene alwayes persecuted with these men, under pretence of Religion, which is the sharpest persecution of all in the Church; but thus it is, the Church hath been always persecuted with these men, under pretence of Religion, which is the Sharpest persecution of all in the Church; cc-acp av pn31 vbz, dt n1 vhz vbn av vvn p-acp d n2, p-acp n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vbz dt js n1 pp-f d p-acp dt n1; (43) sermon (DIV1) 632 Page 301
3513 it is a grievous thing to suffer of an enemy, but worse of a country man, worse then that of a friend, it is a grievous thing to suffer of an enemy, but Worse of a country man, Worse then that of a friend, pn31 vbz dt j n1 pc-acp vvi pp-f dt n1, cc-acp av-jc pp-f dt n1 n1, av-jc cs d pp-f dt n1, (43) sermon (DIV1) 632 Page 301
3514 and worst of all of the Church. and worst of all of the Church. cc js pp-f d pp-f dt n1. (43) sermon (DIV1) 632 Page 301
3515 Notwithstanding (by the way) wee must know, that the persecuted cause is not alway the best (as Austine was forced to speake in his time against the Donatists ) Sara• was a tipe of the true, and Hagar of the false Church. Notwithstanding (by the Way) we must know, that the persecuted cause is not always the best (as Augustine was forced to speak in his time against the Donatists) Sara• was a tipe of the true, and Hagar of the false Church. a-acp (p-acp dt n1) pns12 vmb vvi, cst dt vvn n1 vbz xx av dt js (c-acp np1 vbds vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n2) np1 vbds dt n1 pp-f dt j, cc np1 pp-f dt j n1. (43) sermon (DIV1) 632 Page 301
3516 Now Sara• she corrected Hagar, therefore it followes not, that the suffering cause is allway the better, Now Sara• she corrected Hagar, Therefore it follows not, that the suffering cause is alway the better, av np1 pns31 vvd np1, av pn31 vvz xx, cst dt j-vvg n1 vbz av dt jc, (43) sermon (DIV1) 632 Page 301
3517 therefore wee must judge of things in these kind of passages by the cause, and not by the outward carriage of things. Therefore we must judge of things in these kind of passages by the cause, and not by the outward carriage of things. av pns12 vmb vvi pp-f n2 p-acp d n1 pp-f n2 p-acp dt n1, cc xx p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n2. (43) sermon (DIV1) 632 Page 301
3518 They tooke away my vaile. They took away my veil. pns32 vvd av po11 n1. (44) part (DIV2) 632 Page 301
3519 What shall wee doe in such cases, if wee suffer any indignity, if the vaile bee taken off. What shall we do in such cases, if we suffer any indignity, if the veil be taken off. q-crq vmb pns12 vdi p-acp d n2, cs pns12 vvb d n1, cs dt n1 vbi vvn a-acp. (44) part (DIV2) 633 Page 301
3520 That is if our shame, infirmities, and weakenesses, be laid open by false imputations. That is if our shame, infirmities, and Weaknesses, be laid open by false imputations. cst vbz cs po12 n1, n2, cc n2, vbb vvn j p-acp j n2. (44) part (DIV2) 633 Page 301
3521 In this case, it is the innocency of the D•ve, that is to be laboured for, In this case, it is the innocency of the D•ve, that is to be laboured for, p-acp d n1, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp, (44) part (DIV2) 634 Page 302
3522 and withall the wisdome of the Serpent. If Innocencie will not serve, labour for wisdome, as indeed it will not alone; and withal the Wisdom of the Serpent. If Innocence will not serve, labour for Wisdom, as indeed it will not alone; cc av dt n1 pp-f dt n1. cs n1 vmb xx vvi, vvb p-acp n1, c-acp av pn31 vmb xx j; (44) part (DIV2) 634 Page 302
3523 the wicked would then labour for subtilty to disgrace righteous persons. But what if that will not serve neither. the wicked would then labour for subtlety to disgrace righteous Persons. But what if that will not serve neither. dt j vmd av vvi p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi j n2. cc-acp q-crq cs d vmb xx vvi d. (44) part (DIV2) 634 Page 302
3524 Christ was wisdome it selfe, yet hee suffered most, when Innocencie and wisdome will not doe it (because we must be conformable to our head) then wee must labour for patience, knowing that one haire of our heads shall not fall to the ground without the providence of the Almighty. christ was Wisdom it self, yet he suffered most, when Innocence and Wisdom will not do it (Because we must be conformable to our head) then we must labour for patience, knowing that one hair of our Heads shall not fallen to the ground without the providence of the Almighty. np1 vbds n1 pn31 n1, av pns31 vvd av-ds, c-crq n1 cc n1 vmb xx vdi pn31 (c-acp pns12 vmb vbi j p-acp po12 n1) av pns12 vmb vvi p-acp n1, vvg cst pi n1 pp-f po12 n2 vmb xx vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn. (44) part (DIV2) 635 Page 302
3525 Commend our case, as Christ did, by faith and prayer to God that judgeth. Commend our case, as christ did, by faith and prayer to God that Judgeth. vvb po12 n1, c-acp np1 vdd, p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp np1 cst vvz. (44) part (DIV2) 636 Page 302
3526 I charge you, oh Daughters of Hierusalem, if you see my Beloved, that you tell him, that I am sicke of Love &c. Heere the Church, after her ill usage of the Watchmen, is forced to the society of other Christians, not so well acquainted with Christ as her selfe: I charge you, o Daughters of Jerusalem, if you see my beloved, that you tell him, that I am sick of Love etc. Here the Church, After her ill usage of the Watchmen, is forced to the society of other Christians, not so well acquainted with christ as her self: pns11 vvb pn22, uh n2 pp-f np1, cs pn22 vvb po11 j-vvn, cst pn22 vvb pno31, cst pns11 vbm j pp-f n1 av av dt n1, p-acp po31 j-jn n1 pp-f dt n2, vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-jn np1, xx av av vvn p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n1: (44) part (DIV2) 637 Page 302
3527 I charge yee O Daughters of Hierusalem, if you find my Beloved &c. Tell him &c. What shall they tell him. I charge ye Oh Daughters of Jerusalem, if you find my beloved etc. Tell him etc. What shall they tell him. pns11 vvb pn22 uh n2 pp-f np1, cs pn22 vvb po11 np1 av vvi pno31 av q-crq vmb pns32 vvb pno31. (44) part (DIV2) 638 Page 302
3528 Tell him I am sicke of Love. Tell him I am sick of Love. vvb pno31 pns11 vbm j pp-f n1. (44) part (DIV2) 639 Page 302
3529 The Church is restles in her desire and pursuit after Christ, till shee find him, no opposition you see can take of her indeavour. 1. Christ seemes t• leave her inwardly. 2. Then shee goeth to the Watchmen, they smite and wound her. 3. Then she hath recourse to the Daughters of Hierusalem for h•lpe. The Church is restless in her desire and pursuit After christ, till she find him, no opposition you see can take of her endeavour. 1. christ seems t• leave her inwardly. 2. Then she Goes to the Watchmen, they smite and wound her. 3. Then she hath recourse to the Daughters of Jerusalem for h•lpe. dt n1 vbz j p-acp po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp np1, c-acp pns31 vvb pno31, dx n1 pn22 vvb vmb vvi pp-f po31 n1. crd np1 vvz n1 vvi po31 av-j. crd cs pns31 vvz p-acp dt n2, pns32 vvi cc vvd pno31. crd cs pns31 vhz n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp n1. (44) part (DIV2) 640 Page 302
3530 Generally before we come to the particulars, from the connexion, wee may observe this. That, Love is a fire kindled from Heaven. Generally before we come to the particulars, from the connexion, we may observe this. That, Love is a fire kindled from Heaven. av-j c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp dt n2-j, p-acp dt n1, pns12 vmb vvi d. cst, n1 vbz dt n1 vvn p-acp n1. (44) part (DIV2) 642 Page 303
3531 Nothing in the world will quench this Grace, no opposition, nay opposition rather whets and kindles endeavour. Nothing in the world will quench this Grace, no opposition, nay opposition rather whets and kindles endeavour. np1 p-acp dt n1 vmb vvi d n1, dx n1, uh-x n1 av-c vvz cc vvz n1. (44) part (DIV2) 644 Page 303
3532 The Church was nothing discouraged by the ill usage of the Watch•en, onely shee complaines she is not insensible. The Church was nothing discouraged by the ill usage of the Watch•en, only she complains she is not insensible. dt n1 vbds pix vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt av, av-j pns31 vvz pns31 vbz xx j. (44) part (DIV2) 645 Page 303
3533 A Christian may without sinne be sensible of indignities, onely it must bee the mourning of Doves, and not the roaring of Beares. A Christian may without sin be sensible of indignities, only it must be the mourning of Dove, and not the roaring of Bears. dt njp vmb p-acp n1 vbi j pp-f n2, av-j pn31 vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f n2, cc xx dt n-vvg pp-f n2. (44) part (DIV2) 645 Page 303
3534 It must not bee murmuring and impatiencie, but a humble complaining to God, that hee may take our caSe to heart, as the Church doth heere: It must not be murmuring and impatiency, but a humble complaining to God, that he may take our caSe to heart, as the Church does Here: pn31 vmb xx vbi vvg cc n1, cc-acp dt j vvg p-acp np1, cst pns31 vmb vvi po12 n1 p-acp n1, c-acp dt n1 vdz av: (44) part (DIV2) 645 Page 303
3535 But as sensible as shee was, shee was not a whit discouraged, but seekes after Christ still in other meanes, But as sensible as she was, she was not a whit discouraged, but seeks After christ still in other means, cc-acp c-acp j c-acp pns31 vbds, pns31 vbds xx dt n1 vvn, cc-acp vvz p-acp np1 av p-acp j-jn n2, (44) part (DIV2) 645 Page 303
3536 if shee find him not in one, shee will try in an other: if she find him not in one, she will try in an other: cs pns31 vvb pno31 xx p-acp crd, pns31 vmb vvi p-acp dt n-jn: (44) part (DIV2) 645 Page 303
3537 wee see heare the nature of love, if it bee in any measure perfect, it casteth out all feare of discouragements. we see hear the nature of love, if it be in any measure perfect, it Cast out all Fear of discouragements. pns12 vvb vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, cs pn31 vbb p-acp d n1 j, pn31 vvz av d n1 pp-f n2. (44) part (DIV2) 645 Page 303
3538 And indeed, It is the nature of true Grace to grow up with difficulties, as the Arke rose higher with the waters, And indeed, It is the nature of true Grace to grow up with difficulties, as the Ark rose higher with the waters, cc av, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f j n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp n2, p-acp dt n1 vvd jc p-acp dt n2, (44) part (DIV2) 646 Page 303
3539 so likewise the •oule growes higher and higher, it mounts up as discouragements and oppositions grow: so likewise the •oule grows higher and higher, it mounts up as discouragements and oppositions grow: av av dt n1 vvz jc cc av-jc, pn31 vvz a-acp p-acp n2 cc n2 vvb: (44) part (DIV2) 646 Page 303
3540 Nay the soule takes vigour and strength from discouragements, as the wind increaseth the flame. Nay the soul Takes vigour and strength from discouragements, as the wind increases the flame. uh-x dt n1 vvz n1 cc n1 p-acp n2, c-acp dt n1 vvz dt n1. (44) part (DIV2) 646 Page 303
3541 So the Grace of God, the more the winds and waves of affliction oppose it, with so much the more violence, it breakes through all oppositions, untill it attaine the desired hope. So the Grace of God, the more the winds and waves of affliction oppose it, with so much the more violence, it breaks through all oppositions, until it attain the desired hope. np1 dt n1 pp-f np1, dt av-dc dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n1 vvi pn31, p-acp av av-d dt av-dc n1, pn31 vvz p-acp d n2, c-acp pn31 vvi dt j-vvn n1. (44) part (DIV2) 646 Page 304
3542 To apply it, Those therefore that are soone discouraged, that pull in their homes presently, it is a signe they are very cold, To apply it, Those Therefore that Are soon discouraged, that pull in their homes presently, it is a Signen they Are very cold, pc-acp vvi pn31, d av d vbr av vvn, cst vvb p-acp po32 n2-an av-j, pn31 vbz dt n1 pns32 vbr av j-jn, (44) part (DIV2) 647 Page 304
3543 and have but little grace, for where there is any strength of holy affection, they will not be discouraged, and have but little grace, for where there is any strength of holy affection, they will not be discouraged, cc vhb p-acp j n1, c-acp c-crq pc-acp vbz d n1 pp-f j n1, pns32 vmb xx vbi vvn, (44) part (DIV2) 647 Page 304
3544 nor their zeale be quenched, and damped. Therefore they subordinate Religion to their own ends, as your temporarie believers. nor their zeal be quenched, and damped. Therefore they subordinate Religion to their own ends, as your temporary believers. ccx po32 n1 vbb vvn, cc vvn. av pns32 j n1 p-acp po32 d n2, c-acp po22 j n2. (44) part (DIV2) 647 Page 304
3545 Where is any love to Christ, the love of Christ is of a violent nature, it swaies in the heart, Where is any love to christ, the love of christ is of a violent nature, it sways in the heart, q-crq vbz d n1 p-acp np1, dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz pp-f dt j n1, pn31 vvz p-acp dt n1, (44) part (DIV2) 647 Page 304
3546 as the Apostle speakes, The love of Christ constraineth us. as the Apostle speaks, The love of christ constrains us. c-acp dt n1 vvz, dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz pno12. (44) part (DIV2) 647 Page 304
3547 If wee finde this inconquerable resolution in our selves, notwithstanding all discouragements, to goe on in a good cause, let us acknowledge that fire to bee from Heaven, let us not loose such an argument of the state of Grace, If we find this inconquerable resolution in our selves, notwithstanding all discouragements, to go on in a good cause, let us acknowledge that fire to be from Heaven, let us not lose such an argument of the state of Grace, cs pns12 vvb d j-u n1 p-acp po12 n2, p-acp d n2, pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp dt j n1, vvb pno12 vvi d n1 pc-acp vbi p-acp n1, vvb pno12 xx vvi d dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, (44) part (DIV2) 648 Page 304
3548 as suffering of afflictions with ioy. as suffering of afflictions with joy. c-acp vvg pp-f n2 p-acp n1. (44) part (DIV2) 648 Page 304
3549 The more wee suffer, the more wee should rejoyce, if the cause be good, as the Apostles Act. 5. 4 1. rejoyced that they were accounted worthy to suffer any thing. The more we suffer, the more we should rejoice, if the cause be good, as the Apostles Act. 5. 4 1. rejoiced that they were accounted worthy to suffer any thing. dt av-dc pns12 vvb, dt av-dc pns12 vmd vvi, cs dt n1 vbb j, c-acp dt n2 n1 crd crd crd vvn cst pns32 vbdr vvn j pc-acp vvi d n1. (44) part (DIV2) 648 Page 304
3550 I charge you, Oh Daughters of Hierusalem, if you find my Beloved, that ye tell him I am sicke of Love. I charge you, O Daughters of Jerusalem, if you find my beloved, that you tell him I am sick of Love. pns11 vvb pn22, uh n2 pp-f np1, cs pn22 vvb po11 j-vvn, cst pn22 vvb pno31 pns11 vbm j pp-f n1. (44) part (DIV2) 649 Page 304
3551 Shee goes to the Daughters of Hierusalem for helpe, whence wee may learne. That, If wee find not comfort in one meanes, wee must have recourse to another. She Goes to the Daughters of Jerusalem for help, whence we may Learn. That, If we find not Comfort in one means, we must have recourse to Another. pns31 vvz p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp n1, c-crq pns12 vmb vvi. cst, cs pns12 vvb xx vvi p-acp crd n2, pns12 vmb vhi n1 p-acp j-jn. (44) part (DIV2) 650 Page 304
3552 If wee finde not Christ present in one, seeke him in another, and perhaps wee shall finde him where wee least thought of him: If we find not christ present in one, seek him in Another, and perhaps we shall find him where we least Thought of him: cs pns12 vvb xx np1 vvi p-acp pi, vvb pno31 p-acp j-jn, cc av pns12 vmb vvi pno31 c-crq pns12 ds n1 pp-f pno31: (44) part (DIV2) 652 Page 305
3553 sometimes there is more comfort in the society of poore Christians, then of the Watchmen themselves. sometime there is more Comfort in the society of poor Christians, then of the Watchmen themselves. av pc-acp vbz dc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j np1, av pp-f dt n2 px32. (44) part (DIV2) 652 Page 305
3554 I charge you, O Daughters of Hierusalem, &c. Where we have, 1. A Charge given. 2. The parties Charged, the Daughters of Hierusalem. I charge you, Oh Daughters of Jerusalem, etc. Where we have, 1. A Charge given. 2. The parties Charged, the Daughters of Jerusalem. pns11 vvb pn22, uh n2 pp-f np1, av q-crq pns12 vhb, crd dt n1 vvn. crd dt n2 vvd, dt n2 pp-f np1. (44) part (DIV2) 653 Page 305
3555 3. The particular thing they are Charged with, that is, (if they find Christ) to tell him she is sicke of Love. 3. The particular thing they Are Charged with, that is, (if they find christ) to tell him she is sick of Love. crd dt j n1 pns32 vbr vvd p-acp, cst vbz, (cs pns32 vvb np1) pc-acp vvi pno31 pns31 vbz j pp-f n1. (44) part (DIV2) 656 Page 305
3556 The parties Charged, are the Daughters of Hierusalem, the Daughters of the Church, which is called Hierusalem, from some resemblances betweene Hierusalem, and the Church; The parties Charged, Are the Daughters of Jerusalem, the Daughters of the Church, which is called Jerusalem, from Some resemblances between Jerusalem, and the Church; dt n2 vvd, vbr dt n2 pp-f np1, dt n2 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vbz vvn np1, p-acp d n2 p-acp np1, cc dt n1; (44) part (DIV2) 657 Page 305
3557 some few shall bee touched, to give light to the point. Some few shall be touched, to give Light to the point. d d vmb vbi vvn, pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt n1. (44) part (DIV2) 657 Page 305
3558 Hierusalem was a City compact in it selfe, (as the Psalmist saith) so is the Church, the body of Christ. Jerusalem was a city compact in it self, (as the Psalmist Says) so is the Church, the body of christ. np1 vbds dt n1 vvn p-acp pn31 n1, (c-acp dt n1 vvz) av vbz dt n1, dt n1 pp-f np1. (44) part (DIV2) 658 Page 305
3559 Hierusalem was chosen from all places of the world, to bee the seate of God, Jerusalem was chosen from all places of the world, to be the seat of God, np1 vbds vvn p-acp d n2 pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f np1, (44) part (DIV2) 659 Page 305
3560 so the Church is the seate of Christ, hee dwells there in the hearts of his children. so the Church is the seat of christ, he dwells there in the hearts of his children. av dt n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1, pns31 vvz a-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n2. (44) part (DIV2) 659 Page 305
3561 It is said of Hierusalem, they went up to Hierusalem, and downe to Egypt, and other places: It is said of Jerusalem, they went up to Jerusalem, and down to Egypt, and other places: pn31 vbz vvn pp-f np1, pns32 vvd a-acp p-acp np1, cc a-acp p-acp np1, cc j-jn n2: (44) part (DIV2) 660 Page 305
3562 So the Church is from above, The way of wisdome is on high. So the Church is from above, The Way of Wisdom is on high. av dt n1 vbz p-acp a-acp, dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz a-acp j. (44) part (DIV2) 660 Page 305
3563 Religion is upward, Grace, Glory, and Comfort come from above, and draw our minds up to have our conversation, and our desires above. Religion is upward, Grace, Glory, and Comfort come from above, and draw our minds up to have our Conversation, and our Desires above. n1 vbz j, n1, n1, cc n1 vvn p-acp a-acp, cc vvb po12 n2 a-acp pc-acp vhi po12 n1, cc po12 n2 a-acp. (44) part (DIV2) 660 Page 305
3564 Hierusalem was the joy of the whole Earth ▪ 〈 ◊ 〉 so the Church of God, what were the world without it, Jerusalem was the joy of the Whole Earth ▪ 〈 ◊ 〉 so the Church of God, what were the world without it, np1 vbds dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1 ▪ 〈 sy 〉 av dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vbdr dt n1 p-acp pn31, (44) part (DIV2) 661 Page 306
3565 but a company of incarnate Divells. In Hierusalem Records were kept of the names of all the cittizens there; but a company of incarnate Devils. In Jerusalem Records were kept of the names of all the Citizens there; cc-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2. p-acp np1 n2 vbdr vvn pp-f dt n2 pp-f d dt n2 a-acp; (44) part (DIV2) 661 Page 306
3566 so all the true citizens of the Church, their names are written in the booke of life in Heaven. so all the true Citizens of the Church, their names Are written in the book of life in Heaven. av av-d dt j n2 pp-f dt n1, po32 n2 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1. (44) part (DIV2) 662 Page 306
3567 The Daughters of Hierusalem therefore are the true members of the Church that are both bred and fed in the Church. The Daughters of Jerusalem Therefore Are the true members of the Church that Are both bred and fed in the Church. dt n2 pp-f np1 av vbr dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 cst vbr d vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1. (44) part (DIV2) 663 Page 306
3568 Let us take a tryall of our selves, whether wee bee Daughters of Hierusalem or noe. Let us take a trial of our selves, whither we be Daughters of Jerusalem or no. vvb pno12 vvi dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, cs pns12 vbb n2 pp-f np1 cc uh-dx. (44) part (DIV2) 663 Page 306
3569 That wee may make this tryall of our selves. 1. If we find freedome in our conscience from terrors and feares. That we may make this trial of our selves. 1. If we find freedom in our conscience from terrors and fears. cst pns12 vmb vvi d n1 pp-f po12 n2. crd cs pns12 vvb n1 p-acp po12 n1 p-acp n2 cc n2. (44) part (DIV2) 663 Page 306
3570 If wee find spirituall liberty and freedome to serve God, it is a signe that wee are Daughters of Hierusalem, because Hierusalem was free. If we find spiritual liberty and freedom to serve God, it is a Signen that we Are Daughters of Jerusalem, Because Jerusalem was free. cs pns12 vvb j n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi np1, pn31 vbz dt n1 cst pns12 vbr n2 pp-f np1, c-acp np1 vbds j. (44) part (DIV2) 664 Page 306
3571 2. Or if wee mind things above, and things of the Church, if wee take to heart the cause of the truth, it is a signe wee are true Daughters of Hierusalem. Wee know what the Psalmist •aith, Let my right hand forget her cunning, 2. Or if we mind things above, and things of the Church, if we take to heart the cause of the truth, it is a Signen we Are true Daughters of Jerusalem. we know what the Psalmist •aith, Let my right hand forget her cunning, crd cc cs pns12 vvb n2 a-acp, cc n2 pp-f dt n1, cs pns12 vvb p-acp n1 dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pn31 vbz dt n1 pns12 vbr j n2 pp-f np1. pns12 vvb r-crq dt n1 n1, vvb po11 j-jn n1 vvi po31 n-jn, (44) part (DIV2) 665 Page 306
3572 if I forget thee O Hierusalem, if I doe not preferre Hierusalem before my chiefe joy. if I forget thee Oh Jerusalem, if I do not prefer Jerusalem before my chief joy. cs pns11 vvb pno21 uh np1, cs pns11 vdb xx vvi np1 p-acp po11 j-jn n1. (44) part (DIV2) 665 Page 306
3573 If the cause of the Church goe to our hearts, if we can joy in the Churches joy, If the cause of the Church go to our hearts, if we can joy in the Churches joy, cs dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvb p-acp po12 n2, cs pns12 vmb vvi p-acp dt ng1 n1, (44) part (DIV2) 665 Page 306
3574 and mourne in the Churches abasement and suffering, it is a signe wee are true Daughters of Hierusalem and lively members of the body of Christ. and mourn in the Churches abasement and suffering, it is a Signen we Are true Daughters of Jerusalem and lively members of the body of christ. cc vvi p-acp dt ng1 n1 cc n1, pn31 vbz dt n1 pns12 vbr j n2 pp-f np1 cc j n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. (44) part (DIV2) 665 Page 306
3575 Otherwise, when wee heare that the Church goes downe, and that the adverse part prevailes, Otherwise, when we hear that the Church Goes down, and that the adverse part prevails, av, c-crq pns12 vvb cst dt n1 vvz a-acp, cc cst dt j n1 vvz, (44) part (DIV2) 665 Page 306
3576 and we joy, it is a signe wee are daughters of Bobylon and not of Hi•rusalem. and we joy, it is a Signen we Are daughters of Babylon and not of Hi•rusalem. cc pns12 vvb, pn31 vbz dt n1 pns12 vbr n2 pp-f np1 cc xx pp-f np1. (44) part (DIV2) 665 Page 306
3577 Therefore lot us aske our affections what we are, as Austine writes excellently in his booke de Civitate Dei, aske thy heart of what citty thou art. Therefore lot us ask our affections what we Are, as Augustine writes excellently in his book de Civitate Dei, ask thy heart of what City thou art. av n1 pno12 vvi po12 n2 r-crq pns12 vbr, c-acp np1 vvz av-j p-acp po31 n1 vdb vvi fw-la, vvb po21 n1 pp-f r-crq n1 pns21 vb2r. (44) part (DIV2) 666 Page 307
3578 But what •aith the Church to the Daughters of Hierusalem in the first place. But what •aith the Church to the Daughters of Jerusalem in the First place. cc-acp q-crq n1 dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp dt ord n1. (44) part (DIV2) 667 Page 307
3579 I Charge you. I Charge you. pns11 vvb pn22. (45) part (DIV2) 667 Page 307
3580 It is a kinde of admiration supplied thus, I charge you as you love mee your sister, It is a kind of admiration supplied thus, I charge you as you love me your sister, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 vvn av, pns11 vvb pn22 c-acp pn22 vvb pno11 po22 n1, (45) part (DIV2) 668 Page 307
3581 as you love Christ, as you tender my case, that am thus used, as you will make it good that you are Daughters of Hierusalem and not of Babylon, tell my Beloved, that I am sicke of Love. as you love christ, as you tender my case, that am thus used, as you will make it good that you Are Daughters of Jerusalem and not of Babylon, tell my beloved, that I am sick of Love. c-acp pn22 vvb np1, c-acp pn22 vvb po11 n1, cst vbm av vvn, c-acp pn22 vmb vvi pn31 j cst pn22 vbr n2 pp-f np1 cc xx pp-f np1, vvb po11 j-vvn, cst pns11 vbm j pp-f n1. (45) part (DIV2) 668 Page 307
3582 It is a strong charge, a defective speech, which yeelds us this observation. That true Affections are serious in the things of God and of Religion. It is a strong charge, a defective speech, which yields us this observation. That true Affections Are serious in the things of God and of Religion. pn31 vbz dt j n1, dt j n1, r-crq vvz pno12 d n1. cst j n2 vbr j p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 cc pp-f n1. (45) part (DIV2) 668 Page 307
3583 Shee layes a waight upon them, I charge you O Daughters of Hierusalem. True impressions have strong expressions. She lays a weight upon them, I charge you Oh Daughters of Jerusalem. True impressions have strong expressions. pns31 vvz dt n1 p-acp pno32, pns11 vvb pn22 uh n2 pp-f np1. j n2 vhb j n2. (45) part (DIV2) 670 Page 307
3584 Therefore are wee cold in matters of Religion in our discourses, it is because wee want these inward impressions. Therefore Are we could in matters of Religion in our discourses, it is Because we want these inward impressions. av vbr pns12 vvd p-acp n2 pp-f n1 p-acp po12 n2, pn31 vbz c-acp pns12 vvb d j n2. (45) part (DIV2) 670 Page 307
3585 The Church heere was full, shee could not containe her selfe, in regard of the largenesse of her affections. The Church Here was full, she could not contain her self, in regard of the largeness of her affections. dt n1 av vbds j, pns31 vmd xx vvi po31 n1, p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 n2. (45) part (DIV2) 670 Page 307
3586 I charge you O Daughters of Hierusalem. &c. Wee may find the truth of Grace in the heart, by the discoveries and expressions in the conversation in generall. I charge you Oh Daughters of Jerusalem. etc. we may find the truth of Grace in the heart, by the discoveries and expressions in the Conversation in general. pns11 vvb pn22 uh n2 pp-f np1. av pns12 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1. (45) part (DIV2) 670 Page 307
3587 I charge you, O Daughters of Hierusalem, if you find my Beloved ▪ that ye tell h•m, I am sicke of Love. I charge you, Oh Daughters of Jerusalem, if you find my beloved ▪ that you tell h•m, I am sick of Love. pns11 vvb pn22, uh n2 pp-f np1, cs pn22 vvb po11 j-vvn ▪ cst pn22 vvb n1, pns11 vbm j pp-f n1. (45) part (DIV2) 672 Page 307
3588 The Church heere speakes to others, meaner then her selfe, shee would have the Church tell Christ, (by Prayer, the surest intelligencer) how shee was used, The Church Here speaks to Others, meaner then her self, she would have the Church tell christ, (by Prayer, the Surest intelligencer) how she was used, dt n1 av vvz pc-acp n2-jn, av-j cs po31 n1, pns31 vmd vhi dt n1 vvb np1, (p-acp n1, dt js n1) c-crq pns31 vbds vvn, (45) part (DIV2) 673 Page 308
3589 how she languished, and was sicke for him, and cannot bee without him. Why did not the Church tell Christ her selfe. how she languished, and was sick for him, and cannot be without him. Why did not the Church tell christ her self. c-crq pns31 vvd, cc vbds j p-acp pno31, cc vmbx vbi p-acp pno31. q-crq vdd xx dt n1 vvb np1 po31 n1. (45) part (DIV2) 673 Page 308
3590 Soe shee did as well as shee could, but shee desired the helpe of the Church this way also. So she did as well as she could, but she desired the help of the Church this Way also. av pns31 vdd p-acp av c-acp pns31 vmd, p-acp pns31 vvd dt n1 pp-f dt n1 d n1 av. (45) part (DIV2) 675 Page 308
3591 Sometimes it is so with the Children of God that they cannot pray so well as they should, Sometime it is so with the Children of God that they cannot pray so well as they should, av pn31 vbz av p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 cst pns32 vmbx vvi av av c-acp pns32 vmd, (45) part (DIV2) 675 Page 308
3592 and as they would doe, because the waters of the soule are so troubled, that they can doe nothing but utter groanes and sighes, especially in a state of desertion, and as they would do, Because the waters of the soul Are so troubled, that they can do nothing but utter groans and sighs, especially in a state of desertion, cc c-acp pns32 vmd vdi, c-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr av vvn, cst pns32 vmb vdi pix cc-acp j n2 cc n2, av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (45) part (DIV2) 675 Page 308
3593 as Hezekiah could but chatter, and Moses could not utter a word at the red sea though hee did strive in his spirit, in such cases they must bee behoulding to the helpe of others. as Hezekiah could but chatter, and Moses could not utter a word At the read sea though he did strive in his Spirit, in such cases they must be beholding to the help of Others. c-acp np1 vmd cc-acp vvi, cc np1 vmd xx vvi dt n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1 cs pns31 vdd vvi p-acp po31 n1, p-acp d n2 pns32 vmb vbi vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2-jn. (45) part (DIV2) 675 Page 308
3594 Sometimes a man is in body sicke, (as Iames saith) If any man bee sicke let him send for the Elders, and let them pray: Sometime a man is in body sick, (as James Says) If any man be sick let him send for the Elders, and let them pray: av dt n1 vbz p-acp n1 j, (c-acp np1 vvz) cs d n1 vbi j vvb pno31 vvi p-acp dt n2-jn, cc vvb pno32 vvi: (45) part (DIV2) 676 Page 308
3595 There may bee such distemper of bodie and soule, that wee are unfit to lay open our estate to our owne content. There may be such distemper of body and soul, that we Are unfit to lay open our estate to our own content. a-acp vmb vbi d n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, cst pns12 vbr j pc-acp vvi vvi po12 n1 p-acp po12 d n1. (45) part (DIV2) 676 Page 308
3596 •t is oft soe with the best of Gods Children, not that God doth not respect those broken sighes and desires, •t is oft so with the best of God's Children, not that God does not respect those broken sighs and Desires, n1 vbz av av p-acp dt js pp-f ng1 n2, xx cst np1 vdz xx vvi d j-vvn n2 cc n2, (45) part (DIV2) 676 Page 308
3597 but they give not content to the soule. but they give not content to the soul. cc-acp pns32 vvb xx vvi p-acp dt n1. (45) part (DIV2) 676 Page 308
3598 The poore palsie man in the Gofpell not able to goe himselfe was carried on the shoulders of others, The poor palsy man in the Gofpell not able to go himself was carried on the shoulders of Others, dt j n1 n1 p-acp dt n1 xx j pc-acp vvi px31 vbds vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2-jn, (45) part (DIV2) 676 Page 308
3599 and let thorough the house to Christ: and let through the house to christ: cc vvb p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1: (45) part (DIV2) 676 Page 308
3600 oft times wee may bee in such a palsie estate, that wee cannot bring our selves to Christ, oft times we may be in such a palsy estate, that we cannot bring our selves to christ, av n2 pns12 vmb vbi p-acp d dt n1 n1, cst pns12 vmbx vvi po12 n2 p-acp np1, (45) part (DIV2) 676 Page 308
3601 but we must be content to bee borne to him by others. but we must be content to be born to him by Others. cc-acp pns12 vmb vbi j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp n2-jn. (45) part (DIV2) 676 Page 309
3602 I charge you O Daughters of Hierusalem that yee tell my Beloved, I am sicke of Love. I charge you Oh Daughters of Jerusalem that ye tell my beloved, I am sick of Love. pns11 vvb pn22 uh n2 pp-f np1 cst pn22 vvb po11 j-vvn, pns11 vbm j pp-f n1. (45) part (DIV2) 677 Page 309
3603 Whence the point, that Idesie you would observe is. Whence the point, that Idesie you would observe is. c-crq dt n1, cst n1 pn22 vmd vvi vbz. (45) part (DIV2) 678 Page 309
3604 That at such times as wee find not our spirits inlarged from any cause outward and inward to comfort and joy, then is a time to d•sire the prayers and helpe of others. That At such times as we find not our spirits enlarged from any cause outward and inward to Comfort and joy, then is a time to d•sire the Prayers and help of Others. cst p-acp d n2 c-acp pns12 vvb xx po12 n2 vvn p-acp d n1 j cc j pc-acp vvi cc n1, av vbz dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt n2 cc n1 pp-f n2-jn. (45) part (DIV2) 679 Page 309
3605 It is good to have a stocke going every where, and those thrive the best, that have most prayers made for them, have a stocke going in every country, this is the happines of the Saints. It is good to have a stock going every where, and those thrive the best, that have most Prayers made for them, have a stock going in every country, this is the happiness of the Saints. pn31 vbz j pc-acp vhi dt n1 vvg d c-crq, cc d vvb dt js, cst vhb ds n2 vvd p-acp pno32, vhb dt n1 vvg p-acp d n1, d vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n2. (45) part (DIV2) 680 Page 309
3606 To inforce this instruction, to desire the prayers of others, we must discover, that there is a wondrous force in the prayers of Christians one for another. To enforce this instruction, to desire the Prayers of Others, we must discover, that there is a wondrous force in the Prayers of Christians one for Another. p-acp vvi d n1, pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f n2-jn, pns12 vmb vvi, cst pc-acp vbz dt j n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 crd p-acp n-jn. (45) part (DIV2) 680 Page 309
3607 It is more then a complement, would it were thought so. It is more then a compliment, would it were Thought so. pn31 vbz dc cs dt n1, vmd pn31 vbdr vvn av. (45) part (DIV2) 680 Page 309
3608 The great Apostle Paul, se how he desires the Romanes, that they would strive, and contend with God after a holy violence, by their joynt prayers for him, so hee desires the Thessalonians, that they would pray for him, That hee might be delivered from unreasonable men. The great Apostle Paul, see how he Desires the Romans, that they would strive, and contend with God After a holy violence, by their joint Prayers for him, so he Desires the Thessalonians, that they would pray for him, That he might be Delivered from unreasonable men. dt j n1 np1, vvb c-crq pns31 vvz dt njp2, cst pns32 vmd vvi, cc vvi p-acp np1 p-acp dt j n1, p-acp po32 j n2 p-acp pno31, av pns31 vvz dt njp2, cst pns32 vmd vvi p-acp pno31, cst pns31 vmd vbi vvn p-acp j n2. (45) part (DIV2) 681 Page 309
3609 It is usuall with him to say Pray, Pray, and for us too, for such are gratious in the Court of Heaven. It is usual with him to say Pray, Pray, and for us too, for such Are gracious in the Court of Heaven. pn31 vbz j p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi vvb, vvb, cc p-acp pno12 av, p-acp d vbr j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (45) part (DIV2) 681 Page 309
3610 Despise none in this case, a true downe right experienced Christians prayers are of much esteeme with God. Despise none in this case, a true down right experienced Christians Prayers Are of much esteem with God. vvb pix p-acp d n1, dt j a-acp av-jn vvn np1 n2 vbr pp-f d n1 p-acp np1. (45) part (DIV2) 681 Page 309
3611 Our blessed Saviour himselfe, when hee was to goe into the garden, though his poore Disciples were sleepie, Our blessed Saviour himself, when he was to go into the garden, though his poor Disciples were sleepy, po12 j-vvn n1 px31, c-crq pns31 vbds pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, cs po31 j n2 vbdr j, (45) part (DIV2) 681 Page 309
3612 and very untoward, yet hee would have their society, and prayers. and very untoward, yet he would have their society, and Prayers. cc av j, av pns31 vmd vhi po32 n1, cc n2. (45) part (DIV2) 681 Page 309
3613 I charge you O Daughters of Hierusalem, if you find my Beloved, that ye tell him, I am sicke of •ove. I charge you Oh Daughters of Jerusalem, if you find my beloved, that you tell him, I am sick of •ove. pns11 vvb pn22 uh n2 pp-f np1, cs pn22 vvb po11 j-vvn, cst pn22 vvb pno31, pns11 vbm j pp-f n1. (45) part (DIV2) 682 Page 310
3614 To speake a little of the matter of the charge, I am sicke of Love, I love him, To speak a little of the matter of the charge, I am sick of Love, I love him, pc-acp vvi dt j pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns11 vbm j pp-f n1, pns11 vvb pno31, (45) part (DIV2) 683 Page 310
3615 because I have found former comfort, strength and sweetnesse from him, that I cannot bee without him. Because I have found former Comfort, strength and sweetness from him, that I cannot be without him. c-acp pns11 vhb vvn j n1, n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31, cst pns11 vmbx vbi p-acp pno31. (45) part (DIV2) 683 Page 310
3616 To bee Love sicke then in the pre•ence of the Church, is to have strong affections to Christ, from which comes wondrous disquietnesse of spirit in his absence, heere is somewhat good, and somewhat ill. To be Love sick then in the pre•ence of the Church, is to have strong affections to christ, from which comes wondrous disquietness of Spirit in his absence, Here is somewhat good, and somewhat ill. pc-acp vbi n1 j av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vbz pc-acp vhi j n2 p-acp np1, p-acp r-crq vvz j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n1, av vbz av j, cc av av-jn. (45) part (DIV2) 683 Page 310
3617 This is first her vertue, that shee did fervently love, this was her infirmity, that shee was so much distempered with her present want, these two breedes this sicknesse of love, whence wee observe. This is First her virtue, that she did fervently love, this was her infirmity, that she was so much distempered with her present want, these two breeds this sickness of love, whence we observe. d vbz ord po31 n1, cst pns31 vdd av-j vvi, d vbds po31 n1, cst pns31 vbds av av-d vvn p-acp po31 j n1, d crd vvz d n1 pp-f n1, c-crq pns12 vvb. (45) part (DIV2) 683 Page 310
3618 Where the thing loved is not present answerable to the d•sires of the soule that loves, There followes disquiet and distemper of affections: Where the thing loved is not present answerable to the d•sires of the soul that loves, There follows disquiet and distemper of affections: c-crq dt n1 vvn vbz xx j j p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 cst vvz, pc-acp vvz j-jn cc n1 pp-f n2: (45) part (DIV2) 684 Page 310
3619 that is heere term•ned sicknes of Love. The Reason heereof is, Naturall contentment is in union with the thing Loved. that is Here term•ned sickness of Love. The Reason hereof is, Natural contentment is in Union with the thing Loved. d vbz av j n1 pp-f n1. dt n1 av vbz, j n1 vbz p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 vvd. (45) part (DIV2) 684 Page 310
3620 The more excellent the thing is that is loved, the more contentment there is in communion with it, The more excellent the thing is that is loved, the more contentment there is in communion with it, dt av-dc j dt n1 vbz cst vbz vvn, dt av-dc n1 pc-acp vbz p-acp n1 p-acp pn31, (45) part (DIV2) 685 Page 310
3621 and where it is in any degree or measure hindred there is disquiet: answerable to the contentment in injoying, is the griefe, sorrow, and sicknesse in parting. and where it is in any degree or measure hindered there is disquiet: answerable to the contentment in enjoying, is the grief, sorrow, and sickness in parting. cc c-crq pn31 vbz p-acp d n1 cc n1 vvn a-acp vbz j-jn: j p-acp dt n1 p-acp vvg, vbz dt n1, n1, cc n1 p-acp vvg. (45) part (DIV2) 685 Page 310
3622 The happinesse of the Church consisting in society with Christ, therefore it is her misery and sicknesse, to be deprived of him, not to enjoy him whom her soule so dearely loveth. The happiness of the Church consisting in society with christ, Therefore it is her misery and sickness, to be deprived of him, not to enjoy him whom her soul so dearly loves. dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvg p-acp n1 p-acp np1, av pn31 vbz po31 n1 cc n1, pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f pno31, xx pc-acp vvi pno31 r-crq po31 n1 av av-jn vvz. (45) part (DIV2) 685 Page 310
3623 There are few in the world, sicke of this disease, I would there were more sicke of the love of Christ; There Are few in the world, sick of this disease, I would there were more sick of the love of christ; pc-acp vbr d p-acp dt n1, j pp-f d n1, pns11 vmd pc-acp vbdr av-dc j pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1; (45) part (DIV2) 685 Page 311
3624 there are many that surfit rather of fullnesse, who thinke wee have too much of this Manna, of this preaching, of this Gospell, there is too much of this knowledge, of the ordinances, these are not sicke of love. there Are many that surfeit rather of fullness, who think we have too much of this Manna, of this preaching, of this Gospel, there is too much of this knowledge, of the ordinances, these Are not sick of love. pc-acp vbr d cst vvi av pp-f n1, r-crq vvb pns12 vhb av d pp-f d n1, pp-f d vvg, pp-f d n1, pc-acp vbz av av-d pp-f d n1, pp-f dt n2, d vbr xx j pp-f n1. (45) part (DIV2) 685 Page 311
3625 Make a Use therefore of Tryall, whether we bee in the state of the Church or no, by valuing and prizing the presence of Christ in his Ordinances, the Word and Sacraments. Make a Use Therefore of Trial, whither we be in the state of the Church or no, by valuing and prizing the presence of christ in his Ordinances, the Word and Sacraments. vvb dt n1 av pp-f n1, cs pns12 vbb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc uh-dx, p-acp vvg cc vvg dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n2, dt n1 cc n2. (45) part (DIV2) 686 Page 311
3626 There are many fond sicknesses in the world, there is Ammons sicknesse, that was sicke of love for his Sister Thamar, his countenance discovered it, There Are many found Sicknesses in the world, there is Ammons sickness, that was sick of love for his Sister Tamar, his countenance discovered it, pc-acp vbr d j n2 p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vbz npg1 n1, cst vbds j pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n1 np1, po31 n1 vvd pn31, (45) part (DIV2) 687 Page 311
3627 and Ahab hee is sicke in desiring his Neighbours vineyard, you have many strange sicknesses: and Ahab he is sick in desiring his Neighbours vineyard, you have many strange Sicknesses: cc np1 pns31 vbz j p-acp vvg po31 ng1 n1, pn22 vhb d j n2: (45) part (DIV2) 687 Page 311
3628 many sicke with fires kindled from the flesh, from Hell, but few sicke of this sicknesse heere spoken of. many sick with fires kindled from the Flesh, from Hell, but few sick of this sickness Here spoken of. d j p-acp n2 vvn p-acp dt n1, p-acp n1, cc-acp d j pp-f d n1 av vvn pp-f. (45) part (DIV2) 687 Page 311
3629 If wee find our selves carried to Christ, to runne in that streame as strong as the affections of those that are distempered with sicknesse of the love of other things, it will discover to us whether wee bee truely Love sicke or not. If we find our selves carried to christ, to run in that stream as strong as the affections of those that Are distempered with sickness of the love of other things, it will discover to us whither we be truly Love sick or not. cs pns12 vvb po12 n2 vvn p-acp np1, pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1 c-acp j c-acp dt n2 pp-f d cst vbr vvn p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f j-jn n2, pn31 vmb vvi p-acp pno12 cs pns12 vbb av-j vvb j cc xx. (45) part (DIV2) 688 Page 311
3630 Take a man that is sicke for any earthly thing, whether of Ahabs or Amons sicknesse, or of any thing, take it as you will, That which the soule is sicke of in love, it thinkes of daily: Take a man that is sick for any earthly thing, whither of Ahabs or Amons sickness, or of any thing, take it as you will, That which the soul is sick of in love, it thinks of daily: vvb dt n1 cst vbz j p-acp d j n1, cs pp-f vvz cc np1 n1, cc pp-f d n1, vvb pn31 c-acp pn22 vmb, cst r-crq dt n1 vbz j pp-f p-acp n1, pn31 vvz pp-f av-j: (45) part (DIV2) 689 Page 311
3631 it dreames of it in the night. What doe our soules therefore thinke off? what doe our meditations runne after. it dreams of it in the night. What do our Souls Therefore think off? what do our meditations run After. pn31 n2 pp-f pn31 p-acp dt n1. q-crq vdb po12 n2 av vvb a-acp? q-crq vdb po12 n2 vvn a-acp. (45) part (DIV2) 689 Page 311
3632 When wee are in our advised and best thoughts, what do• wee most thinke off? if of Christ, of the state of the Church heere, of Grace and Glory all is well, what makes us in the midst of all worldly discontentments to thinke all dung and drosse in comparison of Christ, When we Are in our advised and best thoughts, what do• we most think off? if of christ, of the state of the Church Here, of Grace and Glory all is well, what makes us in the midst of all worldly discontentments to think all dung and dross in comparison of christ, c-crq pns12 vbr p-acp po12 j-vvn cc js n2, r-crq n1 pns12 av-ds vvb a-acp? cs pp-f np1, pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 av, pp-f n1 cc n1 d vbz av, q-crq vvz pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n2 pc-acp vvi d n1 cc n1 p-acp n1 pp-f np1, (45) part (DIV2) 689 Page 312
3633 but this sicknesse of love to Christ, if our love bee in such a degree, but this sickness of love to christ, if our love be in such a degree, cc-acp d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1, cs po12 n1 vbi p-acp d dt n1, (45) part (DIV2) 689 Page 312
3634 as it makes us sick of it, it makes us not to heare what wee heare, not to see, what wee see, not to regard what is present: as it makes us sick of it, it makes us not to hear what we hear, not to see, what we see, not to regard what is present: c-acp pn31 vvz pno12 j pp-f pn31, pn31 vvz pno12 xx pc-acp vvi r-crq pns12 vvb, xx pc-acp vvi, r-crq pns12 vvb, xx pc-acp vvi r-crq vbz j: (45) part (DIV2) 689 Page 312
3635 the soule is in a kind of extasie, it is carried so strongly and taken up with things of Heaven, it is deaded to other things, the soul is in a kind of ecstasy, it is carried so strongly and taken up with things of Heaven, it is deadened to other things, dt n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pn31 vbz vvn av av-j cc vvn a-acp p-acp n2 pp-f n1, pn31 vbz vvn p-acp j-jn n2, (45) part (DIV2) 689 Page 312
3636 when our eyes are no more led with vanity, then if wee had none, and the flesh is so mortified, when our eyes Are no more led with vanity, then if we had none, and the Flesh is so mortified, c-crq po12 n2 vbr av-dx av-dc vvn p-acp n1, av cs pns12 vhd pix, cc dt n1 vbz av vvn, (45) part (DIV2) 689 Page 312
3637 as if wee were dead men, by reason of the strength of our affections that runne another way to better things which are above. as if we were dead men, by reason of the strength of our affections that run Another Way to better things which Are above. c-acp cs pns12 vbdr j n2, p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 cst vvb j-jn n1 p-acp jc n2 r-crq vbr a-acp. (45) part (DIV2) 689 Page 312
3638 Thus wee see it is in love: Talke with a man that is in any heate of affections, you talke with one that is not at home, you talke with one absent, The soule is more where is loves, then where it dwells. Thus we see it is in love: Talk with a man that is in any heat of affections, you talk with one that is not At home, you talk with one absent, The soul is more where is loves, then where it dwells. av pns12 vvb pn31 vbz p-acp vvb: vvb p-acp dt n1 cst vbz p-acp d n1 pp-f n2, pn22 vvb p-acp pi cst vbz xx p-acp n1-an, pn22 vvb p-acp crd j, dt n1 vbz av-dc q-crq vbz n2, av c-crq pn31 vvz. (45) part (DIV2) 690 Page 312
3639 Surely where love is in any strength, it drawes up the soule, so that a man oft times in his calling and ordinarie imployments doth not heed them, Surely where love is in any strength, it draws up the soul, so that a man oft times in his calling and ordinary employments does not heed them, av-j q-crq n1 vbz p-acp d n1, pn31 vvz a-acp dt n1, av cst dt n1 av n2 p-acp po31 n-vvg cc j n2 vdz xx vvi pno32, (45) part (DIV2) 690 Page 312
3640 but passeth thorough the world as a man at randome, he regards not the things of the world ▪ for Christ is gotten into his heart and drawes all the affections to himselfe. but passes through the world as a man At random, he regards not the things of the world ▪ for christ is got into his heart and draws all the affections to himself. cc-acp vvz p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp av-an, pns31 vvz xx dt n2 pp-f dt n1 ▪ c-acp np1 vbz vvn p-acp po31 n1 cc vvz d dt n2 p-acp px31. (45) part (DIV2) 690 Page 312
3641 Where the affection of love is strong, it cares not what it suffers for the party loved, nay it glories in it. Where the affection of love is strong, it Cares not what it suffers for the party loved, nay it Glories in it. c-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz j, pn31 vvz xx r-crq pn31 vvz p-acp dt n1 vvd, uh-x pn31 vvz p-acp pn31. (45) part (DIV2) 690 Page 312
3642 As it is said of the 〈 ◊ 〉, when they were whipped, and scourged for preaching the Gospell, it was a matter of Glory to them. As it is said of the 〈 ◊ 〉, when they were whipped, and scourged for preaching the Gospel, it was a matter of Glory to them. p-acp pn31 vbz vvn pp-f dt 〈 sy 〉, c-crq pns32 vbdr vvn, cc vvn p-acp vvg dt n1, pn31 vbds dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno32. (45) part (DIV2) 690 Page 313
3643 It is not labour, but favour: It is not labour, but favour: pn31 vbz xx n1, cc-acp n1: (45) part (DIV2) 690 Page 313
3644 it is not labour and vexation, but favour that is taken where love is to the party loved, where the love of Christ is (which was heere in the Church) labour is no labour, suffering is no suffering, trouble is no trouble. it is not labour and vexation, but favour that is taken where love is to the party loved, where the love of christ is (which was Here in the Church) labour is no labour, suffering is no suffering, trouble is no trouble. pn31 vbz xx n1 cc n1, cc-acp n1 cst vbz vvn c-crq n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 vvd, c-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz (r-crq vbds av p-acp dt n1) n1 vbz dx n1, vvg vbz dx n1, n1 vbz dx n1. (45) part (DIV2) 690 Page 313
3645 Againe, It is the property of the party that is sicke of this disease to take little contentment in •ther things. Again, It is the property of the party that is sick of this disease to take little contentment in •ther things. av, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cst vbz j pp-f d n1 pc-acp vvi j n1 p-acp j-jn n2. (45) part (DIV2) 691 Page 313
3646 Tell a covetous worldling that is in love with the world a discourse of learning, what cares hee for learning; Tell a covetous worldling that is in love with the world a discourse of learning, what Cares he for learning; vvb dt j n1 cst vbz p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vvz pns31 p-acp n1; (45) part (DIV2) 691 Page 313
3647 tell him of a good bargaine, of a matter of gaine, and hee will hearken to that. tell him of a good bargain, of a matter of gain, and he will harken to that. vvb pno31 pp-f dt j n1, pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, cc pns31 vmb vvi p-acp d. (45) part (DIV2) 691 Page 313
3648 So it is with the soule that hath felt the love of Christ shed abroad in the heart, tell him of the world, (especially if he want that which hee desires, the peace and strength that hee found from Christ in former times) hee relisheth not your discourse. So it is with the soul that hath felt the love of christ shed abroad in the heart, tell him of the world, (especially if he want that which he Desires, the peace and strength that he found from christ in former times) he relisheth not your discourse. av pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 cst vhz vvn dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd av p-acp dt n1, vvb pno31 pp-f dt n1, (av-j cs pns31 vvb d r-crq pns31 vvz, dt n1 cc n1 cst pns31 vvd p-acp np1 p-acp j n2) pns31 vvz xx po22 n1. (45) part (DIV2) 691 Page 313
3649 Labour wee therefore every day more and more to have larger and larger affections to Christ. Labour we Therefore every day more and more to have larger and larger affections to christ. n1 pns12 av d n1 av-dc cc av-dc pc-acp vhi jc cc jc n2 p-acp np1. (45) part (DIV2) 692 Page 313
3650 The soule that loves Christ, the nearer to Christ the more joyfull it is, when he thinkes of those mutuall embracings when Christ and his soule shall meete together there: The soul that loves christ, the nearer to christ the more joyful it is, when he thinks of those mutual embracings when christ and his soul shall meet together there: dt n1 cst vvz np1, dt jc p-acp np1 dt av-dc j pn31 vbz, c-crq pns31 vvz pp-f d j n2 c-crq np1 cc po31 n1 vmb vvi av a-acp: (45) part (DIV2) 692 Page 313
3651 this happinesse is there ▪ where the soule enjoyes the thing loved, but that is not heere, this happiness is there ▪ where the soul enjoys the thing loved, but that is not Here, d n1 vbz a-acp ▪ q-crq dt n1 vvz dt n1 vvd, cc-acp cst vbz xx av, (45) part (DIV2) 692 Page 313
3652 but in Heaven Therefore in the meane time with joy hee thankfully frequents the places where Christ is present in the Word and Sacrament, but in Heaven Therefore in the mean time with joy he thankfully frequents the places where christ is present in the Word and Sacrament, cc-acp p-acp n1 av p-acp dt j n1 p-acp n1 pns31 av-j vvz dt n2 c-crq np1 vbz j p-acp dt n1 cc n1, (45) part (DIV2) 692 Page 313
3653 and that we may come to have this affection. and that we may come to have this affection. cc cst pns12 vmb vvi pc-acp vhi d n1. (45) part (DIV2) 692 Page 313
3654 Let us see what our soules are without him meere dungeons of darkenesse and confusion, nothing comming from us that is good, this will breed love to the Ordinances, Let us see what our Souls Are without him mere dungeons of darkness and confusion, nothing coming from us that is good, this will breed love to the Ordinances, vvb pno12 vvi r-crq po12 n2 vbr p-acp pno31 j n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, pix vvg p-acp pno12 cst vbz j, d vmb vvi n1 p-acp dt n2, (45) part (DIV2) 693 Page 313
3655 and then we shall rellish Christ, both in the Word and Sacrament, for he is food for thehungry soule, and then we shall relish christ, both in the Word and Sacrament, for he is food for thehungry soul, cc av pns12 vmb vvi np1, av-d p-acp dt n1 cc n1, c-acp pns31 vbz n1 p-acp j n1, (45) part (DIV2) 693 Page 313
3656 and requires nothing of us but good appetites; and this will make us desire his love and presence. and requires nothing of us but good appetites; and this will make us desire his love and presence. cc vvz pix pp-f pno12 p-acp j n2; cc d vmb vvi pno12 vvi po31 n1 cc n1. (45) part (DIV2) 693 Page 313
3657 The end of the twelfth Sermon. The end of the twelfth Sermon. dt n1 pp-f dt ord n1. (45) part (DIV2) 693 Page 313
3658 THE THIRTEENTH SERMON. CANT. V. VIII. IX. I charge you O daughters of Ierusalem if yee find my Beloved that ye tell him I am sicke of love. THE THIRTEENTH SERMON. CANT. V. VIII. IX. I charge you Oh daughters of Ierusalem if ye find my beloved that you tell him I am sick of love. dt ord n1. n1. np1 np1. crd. pns11 vvb pn22 uh n2 pp-f np1 cs pn22 vvb po11 j-vvn cst pn22 vvb pno31 pns11 vbm j pp-f n1. (46) sermon (DIV1) 693 Page 313
3659 What is thy Beloved more then another Beloved O thou fairest among woemen, &c. What is thy beloved more then Another beloved O thou Fairest among women, etc. q-crq vbz po21 j-vvn n1 av j-jn vvn np1 pns21 js p-acp n2, av (46) sermon (DIV1) 695 Page 313
3660 THe soule as it is of an immortall substance, so in the right and true temper thereof, aspireth towards immortality, THe soul as it is of an immortal substance, so in the right and true temper thereof, aspireth towards immortality, dt n1 c-acp pn31 vbz pp-f dt j n1, av p-acp dt j-jn cc j n1 av, vvz p-acp n1, (46) sermon (DIV1) 696 Page 313
3661 unlesse when it is clouded and overprest with that which presseth downewards, Heb. 12. 1. and the s•n which hang•th so fast on (as the Apostle speakes) which is the reason of those many and divers to•si•gs and turmoylings of the inlightned soule, unless when it is clouded and overprest with that which Presseth downwards, Hebrew 12. 1. and the s•n which hang•th so fast on (as the Apostle speaks) which is the reason of those many and diverse to•si•gs and turmoylings of the enlightened soul, cs c-crq pn31 vbz vvn cc vvn p-acp d r-crq vvz av-j, np1 crd crd cc dt n1 r-crq vhz av av-j p-acp (c-acp dt n1 vvz) r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f d d cc j n2 cc n2-vvg pp-f dt vvn n1, (46) sermon (DIV1) 696 Page 316
3662 now up now downe, now running amaine homewards and now againe sluggish, idle and lasie, untill rowsed up by extraordinary meanes it puts on againe; now up now down, now running amain homeward and now again sluggish, idle and lazy, until roused up by extraordinary means it puts on again; av a-acp av a-acp, av vvg av av cc av av j, j cc j, c-acp vvn a-acp p-acp j n2 pn31 vvz a-acp av; (46) sermon (DIV1) 696 Page 316
3663 as the fire mounteth upwards unto its proper place, and as the needle still trembleth till it stand at the North, so the soule once inflamed with an heavenly fire, as the fire mounts upward unto its proper place, and as the needle still Trembleth till it stand At the North, so the soul once inflamed with an heavenly fire, p-acp dt n1 vvz av-j p-acp po31 j n1, cc p-acp dt n1 av vvz p-acp pn31 vvb p-acp dt n1, av dt n1 a-acp vvn p-acp dt j n1, (46) sermon (DIV1) 696 Page 316
3664 and acquainted with her first originall, cannot be at rest untill it find it selfe in that comfortable way which certainely leads homewards. and acquainted with her First original, cannot be At rest until it find it self in that comfortable Way which Certainly leads homeward. cc vvn p-acp po31 ord n-jn, vmbx vbi p-acp n1 c-acp pn31 vvb pn31 n1 p-acp d j n1 r-crq av-j vvz av. (46) sermon (DIV1) 696 Page 316
3665 An instance whereof we have in the Church heere, who having lost her sweet communion with Christ, an instance whereof we have in the Church Here, who having lost her sweet communion with christ, dt n1 c-crq pns12 vhb p-acp dt n1 av, r-crq vhg vvn po31 j n1 p-acp np1, (46) sermon (DIV1) 697 Page 316
3666 and so paid dearly for her former neglect and slighting his kind invitations, (as being troubled, restlesse in mind, beaten and wounded by the watch-men, bereft of her vaile, &c. ) Yet this heavenly fire of the blessed spirit, this water of life so restlesly springing in her, makes her sicknesse of love and ardent desire after Christ to be such, that she cannot containe her selfe, but breakes forth in this passionate charge and request, and so paid dearly for her former neglect and slighting his kind invitations, (as being troubled, restless in mind, beaten and wounded by the watchmen, bereft of her veil, etc.) Yet this heavenly fire of the blessed Spirit, this water of life so restlessly springing in her, makes her sickness of love and Ardent desire After christ to be such, that she cannot contain her self, but breaks forth in this passionate charge and request, cc av vvn av-jn p-acp po31 j n1 cc vvg po31 j n2, (c-acp vbg vvn, j p-acp n1, vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n2, vvn pp-f po31 n1, av) av d j n1 pp-f dt j-vvn n1, d n1 pp-f n1 av av-j vvg p-acp pno31, vvz po31 n1 pp-f n1 cc j n1 p-acp np1 pc-acp vbi d, cst pns31 vmbx vvi po31 n1, p-acp vvz av p-acp d j n1 cc n1, (46) sermon (DIV1) 697 Page 316
3667 I charge you O daughters of Ierusalem if ye find my Beloved that ye tell him, I am sicke of love. I charge you Oh daughters of Ierusalem if you find my beloved that you tell him, I am sick of love. pns11 vvb pn22 uh n2 pp-f np1 cs pn22 vvb po11 j-vvn cst pn22 vvb pno31, pns11 vbm j pp-f n1. (46) sermon (DIV1) 698 Page 316
3668 Thus we may see that the way to Heaven is full of changes, the strength of corruption overclouds many times and damps our joyes. Thus we may see that the Way to Heaven is full of changes, the strength of corruption overclouds many times and damps our Joys. av pns12 vmb vvi cst dt n1 p-acp n1 vbz j pp-f n2, dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz d n2 cc n2-jn po12 n2. (46) sermon (DIV1) 699 Page 316
3669 How many severall tempers hath the Church beene in? Sometimes she is all compounded of joy vehemently desiring kisses of her best beloved, she holds her beloved fast and will not let him goe, How many several tempers hath the Church been in? Sometime she is all compounded of joy vehemently desiring Kisses of her best Beloved, she holds her Beloved fast and will not let him go, c-crq d j n2 vhz dt n1 vbn p-acp? av pns31 vbz av-d vvn pp-f n1 av-j vvg n2 pp-f po31 js j-vvn, pns31 vvz po31 j-vvn av-j cc vmb xx vvi pno31 vvi, (46) sermon (DIV1) 699 Page 317
3670 and sometimes againe she is gone, hath lost her beloved, is in a sea of troubles, seekes and cannot find him, becomes sluggish, negligent, overtaken with selfelove, and sometime again she is gone, hath lost her Beloved, is in a sea of Troubles, seeks and cannot find him, becomes sluggish, negligent, overtaken with Self-love, cc av av pns31 vbz vvn, vhz vvn po31 j-vvn, vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, vvz cc vmbx vvi pno31, vvz j, j, vvn p-acp vvi, (46) sermon (DIV1) 699 Page 317
3671 after which when she hath smarted for her omissions (as here againe) she is all a fire after Christ (as we say) no ground will hold her, away she flies after him, After which when she hath smarted for her omissions (as Here again) she is all a fire After christ (as we say) no ground will hold her, away she flies After him, p-acp r-crq c-crq pns31 vhz vvn p-acp po31 n2 (c-acp av av) pns31 vbz d dt n1 p-acp np1 (c-acp pns12 vvb) dx n1 vmb vvi pno31, av pns31 vvz p-acp pno31, (46) sermon (DIV1) 699 Page 317
3672 and is restlesse untill she finde him, where by the way we see, That permanency and stability is for the life to to come; and is restless until she find him, where by the Way we see, That permanency and stability is for the life to to come; cc vbz j c-acp pns31 vvb pno31, c-crq p-acp dt n1 pns12 vvb, cst n1 cc n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 p-acp pc-acp vvi; (46) sermon (DIV1) 699 Page 317
3673 here our portion is to expect changes, storms and tempests, therefore they must not be strange to particuler persons, Here our portion is to expect changes, storms and tempests, Therefore they must not be strange to particular Persons, av po12 n1 vbz pc-acp vvi n2, n2 cc n2, av pns32 vmb xx vbi j p-acp j n2, (46) sermon (DIV1) 699 Page 317
3674 since it is the portion of the whole Church, which thus by sufferings and conformity to the head must enter into glory, whiles God makes his power perfect in our weakenesse, overcomes Satan by unlikely meanes and so gets himselfe the glory, since it is the portion of the Whole Church, which thus by sufferings and conformity to the head must enter into glory, while God makes his power perfect in our weakness, overcomes Satan by unlikely means and so gets himself the glory, c-acp pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, r-crq av p-acp n2 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp n1, cs np1 vvz po31 n1 j p-acp po12 n1, vvz np1 p-acp j n2 cc av vvz px31 dt n1, (46) sermon (DIV1) 699 Page 317
3675 even out of our greatest infirmities, temptations and abasements. even out of our greatest infirmities, temptations and abasements. av av pp-f po12 js n2, n2 cc n2. (46) sermon (DIV1) 699 Page 317
3676 But God though he make all things worke for good unto his children, even the Divell, sinne and death, desertions, afflictions and all, But God though he make all things work for good unto his children, even the devil, sin and death, desertions, afflictions and all, p-acp np1 cs pns31 vvb d n2 vvb p-acp j p-acp po31 n2, av dt n1, n1 cc n1, n2, n2 cc d, (46) sermon (DIV1) 700 Page 317
3677 yet wee must be warned hereby not to tempt God, by neglecting the meanes appointed for our comfortable passage: yet we must be warned hereby not to tempt God, by neglecting the means appointed for our comfortable passage: av pns12 vmb vbi vvn av xx pc-acp vvi np1, p-acp vvg dt n2 vvn p-acp po12 j n1: (46) sermon (DIV1) 700 Page 317
3678 but open to Christ when he knockes, imbrace him joyfully in his ordinances, and let our hearts flie open unto him. but open to christ when he knocks, embrace him joyfully in his ordinances, and let our hearts fly open unto him. cc-acp j p-acp np1 c-crq pns31 vvz, vvi pno31 av-j p-acp po31 n2, cc vvb po12 n2 vvb j p-acp pno31. (46) sermon (DIV1) 700 Page 317
3679 For though (through his Mercy) our wounds be cured; For though (through his Mercy) our wounds be cured; p-acp cs (p-acp po31 n1) po12 n2 vbb vvn; (46) sermon (DIV1) 700 Page 317
3680 yet who would be wounded to try such dangerous experiments, as here befell the Church in her desertions, yet who would be wounded to try such dangerous experiments, as Here befell the Church in her desertions, av q-crq vmd vbi vvn pc-acp vvi d j n2, c-acp av vvd dt n1 p-acp po31 n2, (46) sermon (DIV1) 700 Page 317
3681 for her sluggish negligence, deadnesse and selfe-love. So that we see there is nothing gotten by favouring our selvesin carnall liberty, security, for her sluggish negligence, deadness and Self-love. So that we see there is nothing got by favouring our selvesin carnal liberty, security, p-acp po31 j n1, n1 cc n1. av cst pns12 vvb a-acp vbz pix vvn p-acp vvg po12 n1 j n1, n1, (46) sermon (DIV1) 700 Page 318
3682 or by yeelding to the flesh. The Church stood upon tearmes with Christ when he would have come in to her, or by yielding to the Flesh. The Church stood upon terms with christ when he would have come in to her, cc p-acp vvg p-acp dt n1. dt n1 vvd p-acp n2 p-acp np1 c-crq pns31 vmd vhi vvn p-acp p-acp pno31, (46) sermon (DIV1) 701 Page 318
3683 but what ensued hereupon? she fell into a grievous des•rtion, and not onely so but findes very hard usage abroad, all which shee might have prevented by watchfulnesse, carefulnesse and opening to Christ knocking. but what ensued hereupon? she fell into a grievous des•rtion, and not only so but finds very hard usage abroad, all which she might have prevented by watchfulness, carefulness and opening to christ knocking. cc-acp q-crq vvd av? pns31 vvd p-acp dt j n1, cc xx av-j av cc-acp vvz av j n1 av, d r-crq pns31 vmd vhi vvn p-acp n1, n1 cc vvg p-acp np1 vvg. (46) sermon (DIV1) 701 Page 318
3684 It is a spirituall error to which we are all prone, to thinke that much is gained by favouring our selves, It is a spiritual error to which we Are all prove, to think that much is gained by favouring our selves, pn31 vbz dt j n1 p-acp r-crq pns12 vbr d j, pc-acp vvi cst d vbz vvn p-acp vvg po12 n2, (46) sermon (DIV1) 701 Page 318
3685 but we shall finde it otherwise: but we shall find it otherwise: cc-acp pns12 vmb vvi pn31 av: (46) sermon (DIV1) 701 Page 318
3686 see here •gaine that God will beare with nothing though in his owne, but he will sharpely punish them even for omissions, see Here •gaine that God will bear with nothing though in his own, but he will sharply Punish them even for omissions, vvb av av cst np1 vmb vvi p-acp pix cs p-acp po31 d, cc-acp pns31 vmb av-j vvi pno32 av p-acp n2, (46) sermon (DIV1) 701 Page 318
3687 and that not only with defertion, but sometimes they shall meete with oppositions in the world. and that not only with defertion, but sometime they shall meet with oppositions in the world. cc cst xx av-j p-acp n1, cc-acp av pns32 vmb vvi p-acp n2 p-acp dt n1. (46) sermon (DIV1) 701 Page 318
3688 David cannot scape with a proud thought in numbring of the people, but he must smart for it and his people also. David cannot escape with a proud Thought in numbering of the people, but he must smart for it and his people also. np1 vmbx vvi p-acp dt j n1 p-acp vvg pp-f dt n1, p-acp pns31 vmb vvi p-acp pn31 cc po31 n1 av. (46) sermon (DIV1) 702 Page 318
3689 God is wonderous carefull of his Children to correct them, when he lets strangers alone. It is a signe of love when he is at this cost with us. God is wondrous careful of his Children to correct them, when he lets Strangers alone. It is a Signen of love when he is At this cost with us. np1 vbz j j pp-f po31 n2 pc-acp vvi pno32, c-crq pns31 vvz n2 av-j. pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 c-crq pns31 vbz p-acp d n1 p-acp pno12. (46) sermon (DIV1) 702 Page 318
3690 And it should tie us to be carefull of our behaviour, not to presume upon Gods indulgence, And it should tie us to be careful of our behaviour, not to presume upon God's indulgence, cc pn31 vmd vvi pno12 pc-acp vbi j pp-f po12 n1, xx pc-acp vvi p-acp ng1 n1, (46) sermon (DIV1) 702 Page 318
3691 for the neerer we are to him the more carefull he is over us, he will be sa•ctified in all that come neere him, we see the Corinthians because they came unreverently to the Lords table, (though otherwise they were holy men) some of them are sicke, some weake, others sleep, that they might not be condemn•d with the world. for the nearer we Are to him the more careful he is over us, he will be sa•ctified in all that come near him, we see the Corinthians Because they Come unreverently to the lords table, (though otherwise they were holy men) Some of them Are sick, Some weak, Others sleep, that they might not be condemn•d with the world. p-acp dt jc pns12 vbr p-acp pno31 dt av-dc j pns31 vbz p-acp pno12, pns31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp d cst vvb av-j pno31, pns12 vvb dt np1 c-acp pns32 vvd av-j p-acp dt n2 n1, (cs av pns32 vbdr j n2) d pp-f pno32 vbr j, d j, n2-jn vvb, cst pns32 vmd xx vbi vvn p-acp dt n1. (46) sermon (DIV1) 702 Page 318
3692 Let none therefore thinke the profession of Religion to imply an immunity, but rather a straighter bond; Let none Therefore think the profession of Religion to imply an immunity, but rather a straighter bound; vvd pix av vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1, cc-acp av-c dt jc n1; (46) sermon (DIV1) 703 Page 319
3693 for, I•dgement begins as the house of God, whatsoever he suffers abroad he will not suffer disorders in his owne house, for, I•dgement begins as the house of God, whatsoever he suffers abroad he will not suffer disorders in his own house, p-acp, n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq pns31 vvz av pns31 vmb xx vvi n2 p-acp po31 d n1, (46) sermon (DIV1) 703 Page 319
3694 as the Prophet saies, You onely have I knowne of all the families of the earth, as the Prophet Says, You only have I known of all the families of the earth, c-acp dt n1 vvz, pn22 av-j vhb pns11 vvn pp-f d dt n2 pp-f dt n1, (46) sermon (DIV1) 703 Page 319
3695 therefore you shall not goe unpunished. Therefore you shall not go unpunished. av pn22 vmb xx vvi j. (46) sermon (DIV1) 703 Page 319
3696 The Church is neere him, his spouse whom he loveth, and therefore he will correct her, not induring any abatement, The Church is near him, his spouse whom he loves, and Therefore he will correct her, not enduring any abatement, dt n1 vbz av-j pno31, po31 n1 ro-crq pns31 vvz, cc av pns31 vmb vvi pno31, xx vvg d n1, (46) sermon (DIV1) 703 Page 319
3697 or decay of the first love in her. And for this very cause hee threatneth the Church of Ephesus, to remove her candlesticke. or decay of the First love in her. And for this very cause he threatens the Church of Ephesus, to remove her candlestick. cc n1 pp-f dt ord n1 p-acp pno31. cc p-acp d j n1 pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi po31 n1. (46) sermon (DIV1) 703 Page 319
3698 To proceed, the poore Church here is not discouraged, but discovers and empties her selfe to the daughters of Ierusalem, as it is the nature of Culinary fire not onely to mount upwards, To proceed, the poor Church Here is not discouraged, but discovers and empties her self to the daughters of Ierusalem, as it is the nature of Culinary fire not only to mount upward, pc-acp vvi, dt j n1 av vbz xx vvn, cc-acp vvz cc vvz po31 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, c-acp pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f j n1 xx av-j pc-acp vvi av-j, (46) sermon (DIV1) 704 Page 319
3699 but also to bewray it selfe by light and heat, so of this heavenly fire when it is once kindled from above, not onely to aspire in its motion but to discover it selfe in affecting others with its qualities, it could not containe it selfe here in the Church but that she must goe to the daught•rs of Ierusalem, I charge you O daughters of 〈 ◊ 〉, but also to bewray it self by Light and heat, so of this heavenly fire when it is once kindled from above, not only to aspire in its motion but to discover it self in affecting Others with its qualities, it could not contain it self Here in the Church but that she must go to the daught•rs of Ierusalem, I charge you Oh daughters of 〈 ◊ 〉, cc-acp av pc-acp vvi pn31 n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, av pp-f d j n1 c-crq pn31 vbz a-acp vvn p-acp a-acp, xx av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1 cc-acp pc-acp vvi pn31 n1 p-acp vvg n2-jn p-acp po31 n2, pn31 vmd xx vvi pn31 n1 av p-acp dt n1 cc-acp cst pns31 vmb vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, pns11 vvb pn22 uh n2 pp-f 〈 sy 〉, (46) sermon (DIV1) 704 Page 319
3700 if yee finde my Beloved that yee tell him that I am sicke of love. if ye find my beloved that ye tell him that I am sick of love. cs pn22 vvb po11 j-vvn cst pn22 vvb pno31 cst pns11 vbm j pp-f n1. (46) sermon (DIV1) 704 Page 319
3701 Therefore they may doubt that they have not this heavenly fire kindled in them, that expresse it not seriously, Therefore they may doubt that they have not this heavenly fire kindled in them, that express it not seriously, av pns32 vmb vvi cst pns32 vhb xx d j n1 vvn p-acp pno32, cst vvb pn31 xx av-j, (46) sermon (DIV1) 704 Page 319
3702 for of all affections it will not be concealed. for of all affections it will not be concealed. c-acp pp-f d n2 pn31 vmb xx vbi vvn. (46) sermon (DIV1) 704 Page 319
3703 David wonders at his owne love, Oh how I love thy law, oh how aimeable are thy Tabernacles? David wonders At his own love, O how I love thy law, o how aimeable Are thy Tabernacles? np1 n2 p-acp po31 d n1, uh c-crq pns11 vvb po21 n1, uh q-crq j vbr po21 n2? (46) sermon (DIV1) 704 Page 319
3704 Againe we see here, that where the 〈 … 〉 of love, it stands not upon any tearmes, Again we see Here, that where the 〈 … 〉 of love, it Stands not upon any terms, av pns12 vvb av, cst c-crq dt 〈 … 〉 pp-f n1, pn31 vvz xx p-acp d n2, (46) sermon (DIV1) 705 Page 320
3705 but it humbleth and abaseth it selfe. but it Humbleth and abaseth it self. cc-acp pn31 vvz cc vvz pn31 n1. (46) sermon (DIV1) 705 Page 320
3706 We say that affection stands not with Majesty, therefore Christs love to us mooved him to abase himselfe in taking our nature that he might be one with us, love stood not upon tearmes of greatnesse, we see the Church goes to those that were meaner proficients in religion then her selfe, to powre out her spirit to them, to the daughters of Ierusalem, She abaseth her selfe to any service, love endureth all things, anything to att•ine to the thing loved, as we see Hamor the sonne of Shichem he would indure painefull circumcision for the love he bore to Dinah. So Acts. 5. 4 I. it is said they went away rejoycing after they were whipped, because they loved Christ. We say that affection Stands not with Majesty, Therefore Christ love to us moved him to abase himself in taking our nature that he might be one with us, love stood not upon terms of greatness, we see the Church Goes to those that were meaner proficients in Religion then her self, to pour out her Spirit to them, to the daughters of Ierusalem, She abaseth her self to any service, love Endureth all things, anything to att•ine to the thing loved, as we see Hamor the son of Shichem he would endure painful circumcision for the love he boar to Dinah. So Acts. 5. 4 I. it is said they went away rejoicing After they were whipped, Because they loved christ. pns12 vvb d n1 vvz xx p-acp n1, av npg1 n1 p-acp pno12 vvn pno31 pc-acp vvi px31 p-acp vvg po12 n1 cst pns31 vmd vbi pi p-acp pno12, n1 vvd xx p-acp n2 pp-f n1, pns12 vvb dt n1 vvz p-acp d cst vbdr jc n2 p-acp n1 cs po31 n1, pc-acp vvi av po31 n1 p-acp pno32, p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, pns31 vvz po31 n1 p-acp d n1, n1 vvz d n2, pi pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 vvd, c-acp pns12 vvb np1 dt n1 pp-f np1 pns31 vmd vvi j n1 p-acp dt n1 pns31 vvd p-acp np1. av n2 crd crd np1 pn31 vbz vvn pns32 vvd av vvg c-acp pns32 vbdr vvn, c-acp pns32 vvd np1. (46) sermon (DIV1) 705 Page 320
3707 The spirit of love made them rejoyce when they were most disgracefully used. The Spirit of love made them rejoice when they were most disgracefully used. dt n1 pp-f n1 vvd pno32 vvi c-crq pns32 vbdr av-ds av-j vvn. (46) sermon (DIV1) 705 Page 320
3708 Sometimes where this affection of heavenly love is prevalent, so that a man is sicke of it, the distempers thereof redounds to the body and reflects upon that, Sometime where this affection of heavenly love is prevalent, so that a man is sick of it, the distempers thereof redounds to the body and reflects upon that, av c-crq d n1 pp-f j n1 vbz j, av cst dt n1 vbz j pp-f pn31, dt n2 av vvz p-acp dt n1 cc vvz p-acp d, (46) sermon (DIV1) 706 Page 320
3709 as we see in David, Psal. 32. 4. That his moysture became as the drought of summer, because there is a marriage and a simpathy betweene the soule and the body, wherein the excessive affections of the one redound and reflect upon the other. as we see in David, Psalm 32. 4. That his moisture became as the drought of summer, Because there is a marriage and a Sympathy between the soul and the body, wherein the excessive affections of the one redound and reflect upon the other. c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp np1, np1 crd crd cst po31 n1 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, c-acp pc-acp vbz dt n1 cc dt n1 p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1, c-crq dt j n2 pp-f dt crd vvb cc vvi p-acp dt n-jn. (46) sermon (DIV1) 706 Page 320
3710 Tell him that I am sicke of love, here is a sicknes but not unto death but unto life, a sicknesse that never ends but in comfort & satisfaction, blessed are those that hunger and thirst after Christ, they shall be satisfied, Tell him that I am sick of love, Here is a sickness but not unto death but unto life, a sickness that never ends but in Comfort & satisfaction, blessed Are those that hunger and thirst After christ, they shall be satisfied, vvb pno31 cst pns11 vbm j pp-f n1, av vbz dt n1 cc-acp xx p-acp n1 cc-acp p-acp n1, dt n1 cst av-x vvz cc-acp p-acp n1 cc n1, vvn vbr d cst n1 cc n1 p-acp np1, pns32 vmb vbi vvn, (46) sermon (DIV1) 707 Page 320
3711 as we shall see afterwards more at large. as we shall see afterwards more At large. c-acp pns12 vmb vvi av av-dc p-acp j. (46) sermon (DIV1) 707 Page 320
3712 Knowledge gives not the denomination, for we may know •ll and be good, and we m•y know good and be evill, but it is the affection of the soule which cleaves to the things known, the truth of our love is that gives the denomination of a state to be good or ill, love is the weight and wing of the soule, which carries it where it goes, which if it carry usto earth we are base and earthly, Knowledge gives not the denomination, for we may know •ll and be good, and we m•y know good and be evil, but it is the affection of the soul which cleaves to the things known, the truth of our love is that gives the denomination of a state to be good or ill, love is the weight and wing of the soul, which carries it where it Goes, which if it carry usto earth we Are base and earthly, n1 vvz xx dt n1, c-acp pns12 vmb vvi av cc vbi j, cc pns12 vmb vvi j cc vbi j-jn, p-acp pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 r-crq vvz p-acp dt n2 vvn, dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 vbz cst vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vbi j cc av-jn, n1 vbz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vvz pn31 c-crq pn31 vvz, r-crq cs pn31 vvb n1 n1 pns12 vbr j cc j, (46) sermon (DIV1) 708 Page 321
3713 if to heaven, heavenly, we should have especiall care how we fixe this affection; if to heaven, heavenly, we should have especial care how we fix this affection; cs p-acp n1, j, pns12 vmd vhi j n1 c-crq pns12 vvi d n1; (46) sermon (DIV1) 708 Page 321
3714 for thereafter as it is, even so is our conditiō, Aske thy love of what City thou art whether of Ierusalem or of Babylon, (as Austin saith) Now the daughters of Jerusalem reply unto the Church wondering at her earnestnesse. for thereafter as it is, even so is our condition, Ask thy love of what city thou art whither of Ierusalem or of Babylon, (as Austin Says) Now the daughters of Jerusalem reply unto the Church wondering At her earnestness. c-acp av c-acp pn31 vbz, av av vbz po12 n1, vvb po21 n1 pp-f r-crq n1 pns21 vb2r cs pp-f np1 cc pp-f np1, (c-acp np1 vvz) av dt n2 pp-f np1 n1 p-acp dt n1 vvg p-acp po31 n1. (46) sermon (DIV1) 708 Page 321
3715 What is thy Beloved more then another Belov•d, O tho• fairest among woe•en, what is thy Beloved more then another Beloved that thou do••t so charge us: What is thy beloved more then Another Belov•d, Oh tho• Fairest among woe•en, what is thy beloved more then Another beloved that thou do••t so charge us: q-crq vbz po21 j-vvn n1 av j-jn n1, uh n1 av-j p-acp n2, r-crq vbz po21 j-vvn n1 av j-jn vvn cst pns21 vb2r av vvb pno12: (46) sermon (DIV1) 709 Page 321
3716 In steed of giving satisfaction to her they reply with asking new Q•estions, What is thy Beloved more then ano•her Beloved, O thou fairest among woemen? what is thy Beloved, &c. Wherein ye have a doubling of the Question, to shew the feriousnesse of it, of this their answer there are two parts. In steed of giving satisfaction to her they reply with asking new Q•estions, What is thy beloved more then ano•her beloved, Oh thou Fairest among women? what is thy beloved, etc. Wherein you have a doubling of the Question, to show the feriousnesse of it, of this their answer there Are two parts. p-acp n1 pp-f vvg n1 p-acp pno31 pns32 vvb p-acp vvg j n2, q-crq vbz po21 j-vvn n1 av av-d vvn, uh pns21 js p-acp n2? q-crq vbz po21 j-vvn, av c-crq pn22 vhb dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f pn31, pp-f d po32 n1 pc-acp vbr crd n2. (46) sermon (DIV1) 710 Page 321
3717 1. A loving and sweet Compellation, O thou f•rest among woemen. 2. The Question doubled, what •s thy Beloved morethen another Beloved. 1. A loving and sweet Compellation, Oh thou f•rest among women. 2. The Question doubled, what •s thy beloved morethen Another beloved. crd dt j-vvg cc j n1, uh pns21 vv2 p-acp n2. crd dt n1 vvn, r-crq vbz po21 j-vvn j-jn j-jn np1. (46) sermon (DIV1) 711 Page 321
3718 And againe, What is thy Beloved, &c. that thou dost so charge us, as if they should say, Thou layest a serious charge upon •s, And again, What is thy beloved, etc. that thou dost so charge us, as if they should say, Thou layest a serious charge upon •s, cc av, q-crq vbz po21 j-vvn, av cst pns21 vd2 av vvb pno12, c-acp cs pns32 vmd vvi, pns21 vv2 dt j n1 p-acp n2, (46) sermon (DIV1) 712 Page 321
3719 therefore there is some great matter surely in thy Beloved that th•u makest such inquiry after him. Therefore there is Some great matter surely in thy beloved that th•u Makest such inquiry After him. av pc-acp vbz d j n1 av-j p-acp po21 j-vvn cst n1 vv2 d n1 p-acp pno31. (46) sermon (DIV1) 712 Page 321
3720 Thus the weaker Christians being stirred up by the example of the stronger, they make this Question and are thus inquisitive, Thus the Weaker Christians being stirred up by the Exampl of the Stronger, they make this Question and Are thus inquisitive, av dt jc np1 vbg vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt jc, pns32 vvb d n1 cc vbr av j, (46) sermon (DIV1) 712 Page 322
3721 but to speake of them in their order. but to speak of them in their order. cc-acp pc-acp vvi pp-f pno32 p-acp po32 n1. (46) sermon (DIV1) 712 Page 322
3722 O thou fairest among woemen, here is the Compellation, the Church is the fairest among woemen in the judgement of Christ, Oh thou Fairest among women, Here is the Compellation, the Church is the Fairest among women in the judgement of christ, uh pns21 js p-acp n2, av vbz dt n1, dt n1 vbz dt js p-acp n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (46) sermon (DIV1) 713 Page 322
3723 so he calls her, Cant. 1. 8. O 〈 ◊ 〉 fairest among woemen, and here the fellow members of the Church tearm• her so too, faire and the fa•rest, incomparably fair•. so he calls her, Cant 1. 8. O 〈 ◊ 〉 Fairest among women, and Here the fellow members of the Church tearm• her so too, fair and the fa•rest, incomparably fair•. av pns31 vvz pno31, np1 crd crd sy 〈 sy 〉 js p-acp n2, cc av dt n1 n2 pp-f dt n1 n1 pno31 av av, j cc dt n1, av-j n1. (46) sermon (DIV1) 713 Page 322
3724 But how com••th •hee to be thus faire? But how com••th •hee to be thus fair? cc-acp q-crq n1 uh pc-acp vbi av j? (46) sermon (DIV1) 714 Page 322
3725 It is i• reg••d that shee i• cloath•• with 〈 ◊ 〉 robes, Rev. 12. there is a woeman mentioned clothed with the Sunne, we were all ennobled with the image of God at the first, It is i• reg••d that she i• cloath•• with 〈 ◊ 〉 robes, Rev. 12. there is a woman mentioned clothed with the Sun, we were all ennobled with the image of God At the First, pn31 vbz n1 vvn cst pns31 n1 n1 p-acp 〈 sy 〉 n2, n1 crd a-acp vbz dt n1 vvd vvn p-acp dt n1, pns12 vbdr d vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt ord, (46) sermon (DIV1) 715 Page 322
3726 but after we had sinned we were bereft of that image, therefore now all our beauty must be clothing, which is not naturall to man but artificiall, fetched from other things, our beauty now is borrowed, it is not connaturall with us, the beauty of the Church now comes from the head of the Church Christ, she shines in the beames of her husband: but After we had sinned we were bereft of that image, Therefore now all our beauty must be clothing, which is not natural to man but artificial, fetched from other things, our beauty now is borrowed, it is not connatural with us, the beauty of the Church now comes from the head of the Church christ, she shines in the beams of her husband: cc-acp c-acp pns12 vhd vvn pns12 vbdr vvn pp-f d n1, av av d po12 n1 vmb vbi vvg, r-crq vbz xx j p-acp n1 p-acp j, vvn p-acp j-jn n2, po12 n1 av vbz vvn, pn31 vbz xx j p-acp pno12, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 av vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 np1, pns31 vvz p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1: (46) sermon (DIV1) 715 Page 322
3727 not onely in Justification, but in Sanctification also. not only in Justification, but in Sanctification also. xx av-j p-acp n1, cc-acp p-acp n1 av. (46) sermon (DIV1) 715 Page 322
3728 The Church 〈 ◊ 〉 lovely and faire againe, as from Christs imputative righteausnesse, so from his 〈 … 〉 in her, the graces she hath 〈 ◊ 〉 him: The Church 〈 ◊ 〉 lovely and fair again, as from Christ imputative righteausnesse, so from his 〈 … 〉 in her, the graces she hath 〈 ◊ 〉 him: dt n1 〈 sy 〉 j cc j av, c-acp p-acp npg1 j n1, av p-acp po31 〈 … 〉 p-acp pno31, dt n2 pns31 vhz 〈 sy 〉 pno31: (46) sermon (DIV1) 716 Page 322
3729 for of him, wee receive Grace for Grace, there is never a grace but it is beautifull and faire: for of him, we receive Grace for Grace, there is never a grace but it is beautiful and fair: p-acp pp-f pno31, pns12 vvb n1 p-acp n1, pc-acp vbz av-x dt n1 p-acp pn31 vbz j cc j: (46) sermon (DIV1) 716 Page 322
3730 for what is grace but the beames of Christ the Sonne of Righteousnesse, so that all must be faire tha• 〈 ◊ 〉 from the 〈 … 〉, all beautifull that comes from the first beauty. for what is grace but the beams of christ the Son of Righteousness, so that all must be fair tha• 〈 ◊ 〉 from the 〈 … 〉, all beautiful that comes from the First beauty. c-acp r-crq vbz n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 dt n1 pp-f n1, av cst d vmb vbi j n1 〈 sy 〉 p-acp dt 〈 … 〉, d j cst vvz p-acp dt ord n1. (46) sermon (DIV1) 716 Page 323
3731 This beauty of grace whereby it makes the Church so faire springs from these grounds. This beauty of grace whereby it makes the Church so fair springs from these grounds. d n1 pp-f n1 c-crq pn31 vvz dt n1 av j n2 p-acp d n2. (46) sermon (DIV1) 717 Page 323
3732 First, In that it is from a divine principle and originall, it is not basely bred but from Heaven, and therefore it raiseth the soule above nature and makes the subjects wherein it is as farre surpasse all other men as men doe beasts. First, In that it is from a divine principle and original, it is not basely bred but from Heaven, and Therefore it Raiseth the soul above nature and makes the subject's wherein it is as Far surpass all other men as men do beasts. ord, p-acp cst pn31 vbz p-acp dt j-jn n1 cc n-jn, pn31 vbz xx av-j vvn p-acp p-acp n1, cc av pn31 vvz dt n1 p-acp n1 cc vvz dt n2-jn c-crq pn31 vbz p-acp av-j vvi d j-jn n2 c-acp n2 vdb n2. (46) sermon (DIV1) 718 Page 323
3733 Secondly, In regard of the continuance, it is everlasting and makes us continue for ever. Secondly, In regard of the Continuance, it is everlasting and makes us continue for ever. ord, p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1, pn31 vbz j cc vvz pno12 vvi p-acp av. (46) sermon (DIV1) 719 Page 323
3734 All flesh is grasse, Isay. 40. 6. and as the flower of grasse (saith the Prophet,) and it is repeated in the New Te•tament in divers places. All Flesh is grass, Saiah 40. 6. and as the flower of grass (Says the Prophet,) and it is repeated in the New Te•tament in diverse places. d n1 vbz n1, np1 crd crd cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 (vvz dt n1,) cc pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt j n1 p-acp j n2. (46) sermon (DIV1) 719 Page 323
3735 All worldly excellencie is as the flower of grasse: All worldly excellency is as the flower of grass: av-d j n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (46) sermon (DIV1) 719 Page 323
3736 the grasse with••eth and the flower fade••, but the word of the Lord, (that is the grace that is imprinted in the soule by the Spirit with the word) that abideth for ever, and makes us abide likewise. the grass with••eth and the flower fade••, but the word of the Lord, (that is the grace that is imprinted in the soul by the Spirit with the word) that Abideth for ever, and makes us abide likewise. dt n1 vvz cc dt n1 n1, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (cst vbz dt n1 cst vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1) cst vvz p-acp av, cc vvz pno12 vvi av. (46) sermon (DIV1) 719 Page 323
3737 From this fairenesse of the Church let us take occasion to contemplate of the excellency of Christ that puts this 〈 ◊ 〉 of beauty upon the Church. From this fairness of the Church let us take occasion to contemplate of the excellency of christ that puts this 〈 ◊ 〉 of beauty upon the Church. p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1 vvb pno12 vvi n1 pc-acp vvi pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 cst vvz d 〈 sy 〉 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1. (46) sermon (DIV1) 720 Page 323
3738 Moses married a woeman that was not beautifull, but could not alter the complection and condition of his spouse. Moses married a woman that was not beautiful, but could not altar the complexion and condition of his spouse. np1 vvd dt n1 cst vbds xx j, cc-acp vmd xx vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1. (46) sermon (DIV1) 720 Page 323
3739 But Christ doth, he takes us wallowing in our bloud, deformed and defiled, he is such a husband as can put his Church into his owne dispos•tion and tran•forme her into his owne proportion. But christ does, he Takes us wallowing in our blood, deformed and defiled, he is such a husband as can put his Church into his own dispos•tion and tran•forme her into his own proportion. p-acp np1 vdz, pns31 vvz pno12 vvg p-acp po12 n1, vvn cc vvn, pns31 vbz d dt n1 c-acp vmb vvi po31 n1 p-acp po31 d n1 cc vvi pno31 p-acp po31 d n1. (46) sermon (DIV1) 720 Page 323
3740 He is such a Head as can quick•n his members, such a roote as instills life into all his branches; He is such a Head as can quick•n his members, such a root as instills life into all his branches; pns31 vbz d dt n1 c-acp vmb vvi po31 n2, d dt n1 c-acp vvz n1 p-acp d po31 n2; (46) sermon (DIV1) 720 Page 323
3741 such a foundation as makes us living stones, there is a ver•ue and power in this husband above 〈 ◊ 〉. But shee is blacke? such a Foundation as makes us living stones, there is a ver•ue and power in this husband above 〈 ◊ 〉. But she is black? d dt n1 c-acp vvz pno12 j-vvg n2, pc-acp vbz dt n1 cc n1 p-acp d n1 p-acp 〈 sy 〉. cc-acp pns31 vbz j-jn? (46) sermon (DIV1) 720 Page 323
3742 She is so indeed and she confesseth her selfe to be so, Cant. 1. 5. I am blacke but comely, blacke in regard of the afflictions and persecutions of others shee meets with in this world. She is so indeed and she Confesses her self to be so, Cant 1. 5. I am black but comely, black in regard of the afflictions and persecutions of Others she meets with in this world. pns31 vbz av av cc pns31 vvz po31 n1 pc-acp vbi av, np1 crd crd pns11 vbm j-jn p-acp j, j-jn p-acp n1 pp-f dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n2-jn pns31 vvz p-acp p-acp d n1. (46) sermon (DIV1) 722 Page 324
3743 Blacke againe, In regard of Scandalls, for the Divell hates the Church more then all societies in the world, Black again, In regard of Scandals, for the devil hates the Church more then all societies in the world, j-jn av, p-acp n1 pp-f n2, p-acp dt n1 vvz dt n1 av-dc cs d n2 p-acp dt n1, (46) sermon (DIV1) 723 Page 324
3744 therefore in the society of the Church there are often more scandalls then in other people, Therefore in the society of the Church there Are often more scandals then in other people, av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vbr av dc n2 cs p-acp j-jn n1, (46) sermon (DIV1) 723 Page 324
3745 as the Apostle tells the C•rinthians, there was incest amongst them the like was not among the heathen. as the Apostle tells the C•rinthians, there was Incest among them the like was not among the heathen. c-acp dt n1 vvz dt njp2, pc-acp vbds n1 p-acp pno32 dt j vbds xx p-acp dt j-jn. (46) sermon (DIV1) 723 Page 324
3746 She is blacke through the envie of the world that lookes more at the Churches faults then vertues. She is black through the envy of the world that looks more At the Churches Faults then Virtues. pns31 vbz j-jn p-acp dt vvi pp-f dt n1 cst vvz av-dc p-acp dt ng1 n2 cs n2. (46) sermon (DIV1) 724 Page 324
3747 The Church is blacke and unlovely nothing diff•ring from others, In regard of Gods outward dealing. The Church is black and unlovely nothing diff•ring from Others, In regard of God's outward dealing. dt n1 vbz j-jn cc j pi2 vvg p-acp n2-jn, p-acp n1 pp-f npg1 j n-vvg. (46) sermon (DIV1) 725 Page 324
3748 All falls alike to all, they are sicke and deformed, they have all things outwardly whatsoever is common with others. All falls alike to all, they Are sick and deformed, they have all things outwardly whatsoever is Common with Others. d vvz av-j p-acp d, pns32 vbr j cc j-vvn, pns32 vhb d n2 av-j r-crq vbz j p-acp n2-jn. (46) sermon (DIV1) 725 Page 324
3749 Lastly and principally she is blacke, In respect of her Infirmities and weakenesses, subject to weakenesse and passions as other men, the beauty of the Church is inward and undiscerned to the carnall eye altogether: Lastly and principally she is black, In respect of her Infirmities and Weaknesses, Subject to weakness and passion as other men, the beauty of the Church is inward and undiscerned to the carnal eye altogether: ord cc av-j pns31 vbz j-jn, p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n2, j-jn p-acp n1 cc n2 c-acp j-jn n2, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz j cc j p-acp dt j n1 av: (46) sermon (DIV1) 726 Page 324
3750 the Scribes and Pharisees see no vertue in Christ himselfe. the Scribes and Pharisees see no virtue in christ himself. dt n2 cc np1 vvb dx n1 p-acp np1 px31. (46) sermon (DIV1) 726 Page 324
3751 It is said, that he came among his owne, and his owne could not d•scerne of him: It is said, that he Come among his own, and his own could not d•scerne of him: pn31 vbz vvn, cst pns31 vvd p-acp po31 d, cc po31 d vmd xx vvi pp-f pno31: (46) sermon (DIV1) 726 Page 324
3752 the darkenesse could not comprehend that light. the darkness could not comprehend that Light. dt n1 vmd xx vvi d n1. (46) sermon (DIV1) 726 Page 324
3753 Now as it was with Christ, so it is much more with the Church, let this then be the use of it. Now as it was with christ, so it is much more with the Church, let this then be the use of it. av c-acp pn31 vbds p-acp np1, av pn31 vbz d dc p-acp dt n1, vvb d av vbb dt n1 pp-f pn31. (46) sermon (DIV1) 726 Page 324
3754 Oppose this state of the Church to the false judgement of the world: they see all blacke and nothing else that is good; Oppose this state of the Church to the false judgement of the world: they see all black and nothing Else that is good; vvb d n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1: pns32 vvb d j-jn cc pix av cst vbz j; (46) sermon (DIV1) 727 Page 324
3755 Christ sees that which is black too: christ sees that which is black too: np1 vvz cst r-crq vbz j-jn av: (46) sermon (DIV1) 727 Page 325
3756 but then his spirit in them (together with the •ight of their blacknesse) seeth their beauty too. but then his Spirit in them (together with the •ight of their blackness) sees their beauty too. cc-acp cs po31 n1 p-acp pno32 (av p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1) vvz po32 n1 av. (46) sermon (DIV1) 727 Page 325
3757 I am blacke but comely, &c. Be not discouraged therefore at the censure of the world, blind men cannot judge of colours. I am black but comely, etc. Be not discouraged Therefore At the censure of the world, blind men cannot judge of colours. pns11 vbm j-jn p-acp j, av vbb xx vvn av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, j n2 vmbx vvi pp-f n2. (46) sermon (DIV1) 727 Page 325
3758 It is said of Christ, hee had no forme or beauty in him, when wee shall see him. I. It is said of christ, he had no Form or beauty in him, when we shall see him. I. pn31 vbz vvn pp-f np1, pns31 vhd dx n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31, c-crq pns12 vmb vvi pno31. pns11. (46) sermon (DIV1) 727 Page 325
3759 Not in outward glory, •Por in the view of the world. Not in outward glory, •Por in the view of the world. xx p-acp j n1, n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (46) sermon (DIV1) 727 Page 325
3760 If we be therefore thought to be blacke, wee are no otherwise thought of then the Church and Christ hath beene before us. If we be Therefore Thought to be black, we Are not otherwise Thought of then the Church and christ hath been before us. cs pns12 vbb av vvn pc-acp vbi j-jn, pns12 vbr xx av vvn pp-f av dt n1 cc np1 vhz vbn p-acp pno12. (46) sermon (DIV1) 727 Page 325
3761 Againe, Let us make this Use of it, against Sathan in the time of temptation, doth Christ thinke us faire for the good we have, doth he not altogether valew us by our ill• and shall we beleeve Sathan, who joynes with the distempers of melancholly, Again, Let us make this Use of it, against Sathan in the time of temptation, does christ think us fair for the good we have, does he not altogether value us by our ill• and shall we believe Sathan, who joins with the distempers of melancholy, av, vvb pno12 vvi d n1 pp-f pn31, p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vdz np1 vvi pno12 j p-acp dt j pns12 vhb, vdz pns31 xx av n1 pno12 p-acp po12 n1 cc vmb pns12 vvi np1, r-crq vvz p-acp dt n2 pp-f n-jn, (46) sermon (DIV1) 728 Page 325
3762 or weakenesse wee are in, which he useth as a weapon against the soule, to make us thinke otherwise, Sathan is not onely a ••ourtherer, or weakness we Are in, which he uses as a weapon against the soul, to make us think otherwise, Sathan is not only a ••ourtherer, cc n1 pns12 vbr p-acp, r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi pno12 vvi av, np1 vbz xx av-j dt n1, (46) sermon (DIV1) 728 Page 325
3763 but a ly•r from the beginning. We must not beleeve an enemy, and a lyer withall. but a ly•r from the beginning. We must not believe an enemy, and a liar withal. cc-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1. pns12 vmb xx vvi dt n1, cc dt n1 av. (46) sermon (DIV1) 728 Page 325
3764 But consider how Christ and the Church judgeth, that have better discerning. And let us beware wee be not sathans to our selves: But Consider how christ and the Church Judgeth, that have better discerning. And let us beware we be not satan's to our selves: cc-acp vvb c-crq np1 cc dt n1 vvz, cst vhb jc vvg. cc vvb pno12 vvi pns12 vbb xx n2 p-acp po12 n2: (46) sermon (DIV1) 728 Page 325
3765 For if there were no Divell, yet in the time of temptation and desertion we are subject to discouragement, to give false witnesse against our selves, we are apt to looke on the darkeside of the Cloud. For if there were no devil, yet in the time of temptation and desertion we Are Subject to discouragement, to give false witness against our selves, we Are apt to look on the darkeside of the Cloud. c-acp cs pc-acp vbdr dx n1, av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 pns12 vbr j-jn p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi j n1 p-acp po12 n2, pns12 vbr j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (46) sermon (DIV1) 728 Page 325
3766 The Cloud that went before the Israelites had a double aspect, one darke, the other light; The Cloud that went before the Israelites had a double aspect, one dark, the other Light; dt n1 cst vvd p-acp dt np1 vhd dt j-jn n1, crd j, dt j-jn n1; (46) sermon (DIV1) 728 Page 325
3767 In temptation wee looke on the darke side of the soule, and are witty in pleading against our selves. In temptation we look on the dark side of the soul, and Are witty in pleading against our selves. p-acp n1 pns12 vvb p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, cc vbr j p-acp vvg p-acp po12 n2. (46) sermon (DIV1) 728 Page 326
3768 Oh but consider what Christ judgeth of us, O thou faires• among woemen, and what those about us that are learned, who can reade our evidences better then we our selves, doe judge of us, let us trust the judgement of others in time of temptation more then our owne. O but Consider what christ Judgeth of us, Oh thou faires• among women, and what those about us that Are learned, who can read our evidences better then we our selves, do judge of us, let us trust the judgement of Others in time of temptation more then our own. uh cc-acp vvb r-crq np1 vvz pp-f pno12, uh pns21 n1 p-acp n2, cc r-crq d p-acp pno12 cst vbr j, r-crq vmb vvi po12 n2 av-jc cs pns12 po12 n2, vdb vvi pp-f pno12, vvb pno12 vvi dt n1 pp-f n2-jn p-acp n1 pp-f n1 av-dc cs po12 d. (46) sermon (DIV1) 728 Page 326
3769 Learne againe here, What to judge of the spirits of such kinde of men, To see the bitternesse of their spirits that can or will see no go•• in Go•s Children. Learn again Here, What to judge of the spirits of such kind of men, To see the bitterness of their spirits that can or will see no go•• in Go•s Children. vvb av av, q-crq pc-acp vvi pp-f dt n2 pp-f d n1 pp-f n2, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 cst vmb cc vmb vvi dx n1 p-acp npg1 n2. (46) sermon (DIV1) 729 Page 326
3770 as are all in disgracing and defacing the poore Church, their table talke is of the infirmities of Christians, they light upon them as flies doe upon sore places, as Are all in disgracing and defacing the poor Church, their table talk is of the infirmities of Christians, they Light upon them as flies do upon soar places, a-acp vbr d p-acp vvg cc vvg dt j n1, po32 n1 n1 vbz pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, pns32 vvb p-acp pno32 c-acp n2 vdb p-acp j n2, (46) sermon (DIV1) 729 Page 326
3771 and will see nothing that is good in them, O where is the spirit of Christ, and will see nothing that is good in them, Oh where is the Spirit of christ, cc vmb vvi pix cst vbz j p-acp pno32, uh q-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f np1, (46) sermon (DIV1) 729 Page 326
3772 or of the Church of Christ in them that thus bescratch the face of the Church • when yet (oft times) their hearts tell them these poore despised ones will be better then themselves one day, or of the Church of christ in them that thus bescratch the face of the Church • when yet (oft times) their hearts tell them these poor despised ones will be better then themselves one day, cc pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno32 cst av vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 • c-crq av (av n2) po32 n2 vvb pno32 d j vvn pi2 vmb vbi jc cs px32 pi n1, (46) sermon (DIV1) 729 Page 326
3773 for grace shall have the upper hand of all excellencies. for grace shall have the upper hand of all excellencies. p-acp n1 vmb vhi dt jc n1 pp-f d n2. (46) sermon (DIV1) 729 Page 326
3774 The Church is fa•re and fairest, Grace is a transcendent good, all the excellency of civility and morallity is nothing to this, this denominates the Church the fairest, shee is not guilt, The Church is fa•re and Fairest, Grace is a transcendent good, all the excellency of civility and morality is nothing to this, this denominates the Church the Fairest, she is not guilt, dt n1 vbz vbr cc av-j, n1 vbz dt j j, d dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 vbz pix p-acp d, d vvz dt n1 dt js, pns31 vbz xx n1, (46) sermon (DIV1) 730 Page 326
3775 but pure gold, not painted, but hath at•ue naturall complection, all other excellencies are but guilt, painted excellencies. but pure gold, not painted, but hath at•ue natural complexion, all other excellencies Are but guilt, painted excellencies. cc-acp j n1, xx vvn, cc-acp vhz j j n1, d j-jn n2 vbr p-acp n1, j-vvn n2. (46) sermon (DIV1) 730 Page 326
3776 The whore of Babylon shee is wonderous faire. The whore of Babylon she is wondrous fair. dt n1 pp-f np1 pns31 vbz j j. (46) sermon (DIV1) 730 Page 326
3777 But wherein doth her beauty consist • In ornaments and ceremonies to abuse silly people, that goe no further then fancy, it is an excellency that comes not to the judgement, But wherein does her beauty consist • In Ornament and ceremonies to abuse silly people, that go no further then fancy, it is an excellency that comes not to the judgement, p-acp q-crq vdz po31 n1 vvi • p-acp n2 cc n2 pc-acp vvi j n1, cst vvb dx jc cs n1, pn31 vbz dt n1 cst vvz xx p-acp dt n1, (46) sermon (DIV1) 730 Page 326
3778 but the excellencie of the Church is otherwise, she is The fairest among woemen, she hath a naturall fairenesse, but the excellency of the Church is otherwise, she is The Fairest among women, she hath a natural fairness, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz av, pns31 vbz dt js p-acp n2, pns31 vhz dt j n1, (46) sermon (DIV1) 730 Page 327
3779 as gold is pure gold, so the Church is of a pure composition, glorious within. as gold is pure gold, so the Church is of a pure composition, glorious within. c-acp n1 vbz j n1, av dt n1 vbz pp-f dt j n1, j p-acp. (46) sermon (DIV1) 730 Page 327
3780 It is for the •alse whorish Church to be glorious without only, but the true Church is glorious within. It is for the •alse whorish Church to be glorious without only, but the true Church is glorious within. pn31 vbz p-acp dt j j n1 pc-acp vbi j p-acp av-j, cc-acp dt j n1 vbz j p-acp. (46) sermon (DIV1) 730 Page 327
3781 But that which wee should especially observe is, That wee should labour to answer this commendation, not onely to be faire but the fairest, to be transcendently singularly good, to doe somewhat more then others can, to have somewhat more in us then others have. But that which we should especially observe is, That we should labour to answer this commendation, not only to be fair but the Fairest, to be transcendently singularly good, to do somewhat more then Others can, to have somewhat more in us then Others have. p-acp cst r-crq pns12 vmd av-j vvi vbz, cst pns12 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi d n1, xx av-j pc-acp vbi j p-acp dt js, pc-acp vbi av-j av-j j, pc-acp vdi av av-dc cs n2-jn n1, pc-acp vhi av dc p-acp pno12 av n2-jn vhb. (46) sermon (DIV1) 730 Page 327
3782 For it is answerable to the state of a Christian, is a Christian in an excellent ranke above other men• l•t him shew it by a carriage more gracious, more fruitfull and plentifull in good workes. For it is answerable to the state of a Christian, is a Christian in an excellent rank above other men• l•t him show it by a carriage more gracious, more fruitful and plentiful in good works. p-acp pn31 vbz j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt njp, vbz dt njp p-acp dt j n1 p-acp j-jn n1 vvd pno31 vvi pn31 p-acp dt n1 av-dc j, av-dc j cc j p-acp j n2. (46) sermon (DIV1) 731 Page 327
3783 There is a kinde of excellency affected in other things, much more should we de•i•e to be excellent in that is good, that we may not be faire onely but the fa•rest. This the Apostle S. Paul excellently presseth to Titus his s•holler, Tit. 2. 14. and to all of us in other places, that we should be, A peculiar people Zealous of good workes: There is a kind of excellency affected in other things, much more should we de•i•e to be excellent in that is good, that we may not be fair only but the fa•rest. This the Apostle S. Paul excellently Presseth to Titus his s•holler, Tit. 2. 14. and to all of us in other places, that we should be, A peculiar people Zealous of good works: pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp j-jn n2, av-d av-dc vmd pns12 vvi pc-acp vbi j p-acp d vbz j, cst pns12 vmb xx vbi j av-j p-acp dt n1. d dt n1 np1 np1 av-j vvz p-acp np1 po31 n1, np1 crd crd cc p-acp d pp-f pno12 p-acp j-jn n2, cst pns12 vmd vbi, dt j n1 j pp-f j n2: (46) sermon (DIV1) 731 Page 327
3784 not onely to doe them, but to be zealous of them, and to goe before others in them, standing as stander bearers. not only to do them, but to be zealous of them, and to go before Others in them, standing as stander bearer. xx av-j pc-acp vdi pno32, cc-acp pc-acp vbi j pp-f pno32, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp n2-jn p-acp pno32, vvg p-acp vvi n2. (46) sermon (DIV1) 731 Page 327
3785 Therefore those that thinke they may goe too farre in Religion, that they may be too fruitfull, are not worthy the name of the spouse of Christ, Therefore those that think they may go too Far in Religion, that they may be too fruitful, Are not worthy the name of the spouse of christ, av d cst vvb pns32 vmb vvi av av-j p-acp n1, cst pns32 vmb vbi av j, vbr xx j dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, (46) sermon (DIV1) 731 Page 327
3786 for she is faire, yea the fairest among woemen: for she is fair, yea the Fairest among women: c-acp pns31 vbz j, uh dt js p-acp n2: (46) sermon (DIV1) 731 Page 327
3787 The righteous is more excellen• then his 〈 ◊ 〉, therefore we should excell in good workes (as the Apostle exhorts us) to labour after things that are excellent, as if he should say, Is there any thing better then other, labour for that. The righteous is more excellen• then his 〈 ◊ 〉, Therefore we should excel in good works (as the Apostle exhorts us) to labour After things that Are excellent, as if he should say, Is there any thing better then other, labour for that. dt j vbz av-dc n1 cs po31 〈 sy 〉, av pns12 vmd vvi p-acp j n2 (c-acp dt n1 vvz pno12) pc-acp vvi p-acp n2 cst vbr j, c-acp cs pns31 vmd vvi, vbz pc-acp d n1 av-jc cs j-jn, n1 p-acp d. (46) sermon (DIV1) 731 Page 328
3788 You have some so farre from this disposition, that they cry downe the excellencies of others, You have Some so Far from this disposition, that they cry down the excellencies of Others, pn22 vhb d av av-j p-acp d n1, cst pns32 vvb a-acp dt n2 pp-f n2-jn, (46) sermon (DIV1) 731 Page 328
3789 least the fairenesse of others might discover their blackenesse. Thus we leave the Compellat•on and come to the Question. lest the fairness of Others might discover their blackness. Thus we leave the Compellat•on and come to the Question. cs dt n1 pp-f n2-jn n1 vvi po32 n1. av pns12 vvb dt j cc vvb p-acp dt vvb. (46) sermon (DIV1) 731 Page 328
3790 What is thy Beloved more then another Beloved? and they double it, what is thy Beloved more then another Beloved that thou so chargest us? What is thy beloved more then Another beloved? and they double it, what is thy beloved more then Another beloved that thou so chargest us? q-crq vbz po21 j-vvn n1 av j-jn vvn? cc pns32 vvb pn31, r-crq vbz po21 j-vvn n1 av j-jn vvn cst pns21 av vv2 pno12? (46) sermon (DIV1) 732 Page 328
3791 Questions are of divers natures, we shall not stand upon them, this is not a Question meerely of ignorance (for they had some knowledge of Christ, Questions Are of diverse nature's, we shall not stand upon them, this is not a Question merely of ignorance (for they had Some knowledge of christ, n2 vbr pp-f j n2, pns12 vmb xx vvi p-acp pno32, d vbz xx dt vvb av-j pp-f n1 (c-acp pns32 vhd d n1 pp-f np1, (46) sermon (DIV1) 733 Page 328
3792 though weake) Nor was it a curious nor a catching Question, like those of the Scribes and Pharisees unto Christ, to instance in that of Pilate, Joh. 18. 38. What is truth? when Christ had told him the truth, What is truth, (saith he) in a scornfull prophane manner, though weak) Nor was it a curious nor a catching Question, like those of the Scribes and Pharisees unto christ, to instance in that of Pilate, John 18. 38. What is truth? when christ had told him the truth, What is truth, (Says he) in a scornful profane manner, cs j) ccx vbds pn31 dt j ccx dt j-vvg n1, vvb d pp-f dt n2 cc np1 p-acp np1, p-acp n1 p-acp d pp-f np1, np1 crd crd q-crq vbz n1? c-crq np1 vhd vvn pno31 dt n1, q-crq vbz n1, (vvz pns31) p-acp dt j j n1, (46) sermon (DIV1) 733 Page 328
3793 as indeed prophane spirits cannot heare savoury words, but they turne them off with scorne, what is truth•. as indeed profane spirits cannot hear savoury words, but they turn them off with scorn, what is truth•. c-acp av j n2 vmbx vvi j n2, cc-acp pns32 vvb pno32 a-acp p-acp n1, r-crq vbz n1. (46) sermon (DIV1) 733 Page 328
3794 This here in the text is not such, but a Question tending to further resolution and satisfaction, What is thy Beloved more then another Beloved? This Here in the text is not such, but a Question tending to further resolution and satisfaction, What is thy beloved more then Another beloved? np1 av p-acp dt n1 vbz xx d, cc-acp dt n1 vvg p-acp jc n1 cc n1, q-crq vbz po21 j-vvn n1 av j-jn vvn? (46) sermon (DIV1) 733 Page 328
3795 First of all observe, that these of the Church here were stirred up by the examples of other members of the Church to be in quisitive after Christ, First of all observe, that these of the Church Here were stirred up by the Examples of other members of the Church to be in quisitive After christ, ord pp-f d vvb, cst d pp-f dt n1 av vbdr vvn a-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f j-jn n2 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vbi p-acp j c-acp np1, (46) sermon (DIV1) 734 Page 328
3796 so to be satisfied, Hence observe, That there is a wondrous force in the examples of Christians to stir up one another. so to be satisfied, Hence observe, That there is a wondrous force in the Examples of Christians to stir up one Another. av pc-acp vbi vvn, av vvb, cst pc-acp vbz dt j n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi a-acp crd j-jn. (46) sermon (DIV1) 734 Page 328
3797 We see here when the Church was sicke of love, the other part of the members began to thinke, what is the reason the Church is so earnest to seeke after Christ, there is some excellency sure in him; We see Here when the Church was sick of love, the other part of the members began to think, what is the reason the Church is so earnest to seek After christ, there is Some excellency sure in him; pns12 vvb av c-crq dt n1 vbds j pp-f n1, dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n2 vvd pc-acp vvi, r-crq vbz dt n1 dt n1 vbz av j pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, pc-acp vbz d n1 j p-acp pno31; (46) sermon (DIV1) 734 Page 329
3798 for, wise men doe not use great motions in little matters, great things are carried with great moovings; for, wise men do not use great motions in little matters, great things Are carried with great moovings; c-acp, j n2 vdb xx vvi j n2 p-acp j n2, j n2 vbr vvn p-acp j n2-vvg; (46) sermon (DIV1) 734 Page 329
3799 we use not to stirre up tragedies for trifles, to make mountaines of molehills, the indeavours and carriages of great persons that be wise, judicious and holy are answerable to the nature of things. we use not to stir up tragedies for trifles, to make Mountains of molehills, the endeavours and carriages of great Persons that be wise, judicious and holy Are answerable to the nature of things. pns12 vvb xx pc-acp vvi a-acp n2 p-acp n2, pc-acp vvi n2 pp-f n2, dt n2 cc n2 pp-f j n2 cst vbb j, j cc j vbr j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2. (46) sermon (DIV1) 734 Page 329
3800 And indeed the Church judgeth aright in this, then see the force of good example, any man that hath his wits about him, And indeed the Church Judgeth aright in this, then see the force of good Exampl, any man that hath his wits about him, cc av dt n1 vvz av p-acp d, av vvb dt n1 pp-f j n1, d n1 cst vhz po31 n2 p-acp pno31, (46) sermon (DIV1) 734 Page 329
3801 when he sees others serious, earnest and carefull about a thing whereof for the present he can see no reason (especially if they have parts equall, when he sees Others serious, earnest and careful about a thing whereof for the present he can see no reason (especially if they have parts equal, c-crq pns31 vvz n2-jn j, j cc j p-acp dt n1 c-crq p-acp dt j pns31 vmb vvi dx n1 (av-j cs pns32 vhb n2 j-jn, (46) sermon (DIV1) 734 Page 329
3802 or superior to himselfe) will reason thus presently. or superior to himself) will reason thus presently. cc j-jn p-acp px31) vmb vvi av av-j. (46) sermon (DIV1) 734 Page 329
3803 What is the matter that such a one is so earnest, so carefull, watchfull laborious inquisitive? It is not for want of wit, What is the matter that such a one is so earnest, so careful, watchful laborious inquisitive? It is not for want of wit, q-crq vbz dt n1 cst d dt pi vbz av j, av j, j j j? pn31 vbz xx p-acp n1 pp-f n1, (46) sermon (DIV1) 735 Page 329
3804 surely hee hath parts enough, hee understands himselfe well. surely he hath parts enough, he understands himself well. av-j pns31 vhz n2 av-d, pns31 vvz px31 av. (46) sermon (DIV1) 735 Page 329
3805 And then he begins to thinke, sure I am too cold, hereupon comes competition, and corrivalitie: And then he begins to think, sure I am too cold, hereupon comes competition, and corrivality: cc av pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi, j pns11 vbm av j-jn, av vvz n1, cc n1: (46) sermon (DIV1) 735 Page 329
3806 surely I will bee as good as hee. surely I will be as good as he. av-j pns11 vmb vbi a-acp j c-acp pns31. (46) sermon (DIV1) 735 Page 329
3807 Let us labour therefore to be exemplary to others, and to expresse the graces of God; Let us labour Therefore to be exemplary to Others, and to express the graces of God; vvb pno12 vvi av pc-acp vbi j p-acp n2-jn, cc pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f np1; (46) sermon (DIV1) 736 Page 329
3808 for thus we shall doe more then we are aware, there is a secret influence in good example, for thus we shall do more then we Are aware, there is a secret influence in good Exampl, p-acp av pns12 vmb vdi av-dc cs pns12 vbr j, pc-acp vbz dt j-jn n1 p-acp j n1, (46) sermon (DIV1) 736 Page 329
3809 though a man say nothing (saith one) there is a way to profit from a good man though he hold his peace, his course of life speakes lowd enough, we owe this to all, though a man say nothing (Says one) there is a Way to profit from a good man though he hold his peace, his course of life speaks loud enough, we owe this to all, cs dt n1 vvb pix (vvz pi) pc-acp vbz dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1 cs pns31 vvb po31 n1, po31 n1 pp-f n1 vvz j av-d, pns12 vvb d p-acp d, (46) sermon (DIV1) 736 Page 329
3810 even to them that are without to doe them so much good as to give them a good example, and we wrong them when we doe not, even to them that Are without to do them so much good as to give them a good Exampl, and we wrong them when we do not, av p-acp pno32 cst vbr p-acp pc-acp vdi pno32 av av-d j c-acp pc-acp vvi pno32 dt j n1, cc pns12 vvb pno32 c-crq pns12 vdb xx, (46) sermon (DIV1) 736 Page 330
3811 and hinder their comming on by an evill, or a dead example. and hinder their coming on by an evil, or a dead Exampl. cc vvi po32 n-vvg p-acp p-acp dt n-jn, cc dt j n1. (46) sermon (DIV1) 736 Page 330
3812 Let this be one motive to stirre us up to it, that answerable to the good we shall doe in this kind, shall be our comfort in l•fe and death, and our reward after death. Let this be one motive to stir us up to it, that answerable to the good we shall do in this kind, shall be our Comfort in l•fe and death, and our reward After death. vvb d vbb pi n1 pc-acp vvi pno12 a-acp p-acp pn31, cst j p-acp dt j pns12 vmb vdi p-acp d n1, vmb vbi po12 n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, cc po12 n1 p-acp n1. (46) sermon (DIV1) 737 Page 330
3813 For the more spreading our good is either in word, life, or conversation, the more our consciences shall be setled in the consideration of good life well spent, our reward shall be answerable to our communication and diffusion of good, For the more spreading our good is either in word, life, or Conversation, the more our Consciences shall be settled in the consideration of good life well spent, our reward shall be answerable to our communication and diffusion of good, p-acp dt av-dc vvg po12 j vbz d p-acp n1, n1, cc n1, dt av-dc po12 n2 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1 av vvn, po12 n1 vmb vbi j p-acp po12 n1 cc n1 pp-f j, (46) sermon (DIV1) 737 Page 330
3814 and whereas otherwise it will lie heavy on the conscience, not onely in this life, but at the day of judgement and after; and whereas otherwise it will lie heavy on the conscience, not only in this life, but At the day of judgement and After; cc cs av pn31 vmb vvi j p-acp dt n1, xx av-j p-acp d n1, cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc a-acp; (46) sermon (DIV1) 737 Page 330
3815 when wee shall thinke not onely of the personall ill that we stand guilty of, but exemplarie ill also. when we shall think not only of the personal ill that we stand guilty of, but exemplary ill also. c-crq pns12 vmb vvi xx av-j pp-f dt j j-jn cst pns12 vvb j pp-f, cc-acp j n-jn av. (46) sermon (DIV1) 737 Page 330
3816 It should moove those therefore of inferiour sort to looke to all good examples, as the Church here to the love of the other part of the Church. It should move those Therefore of inferior sort to look to all good Examples, as the Church Here to the love of the other part of the Church. pn31 vmd vvi d av pp-f j-jn n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp d j n2, p-acp dt n1 av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1. (46) sermon (DIV1) 738 Page 330
3817 Wherefore are examples among us, but that we should follow them • we shall not onely be answerable for abuse of knowledge, Wherefore Are Examples among us, but that we should follow them • we shall not only be answerable for abuse of knowledge, q-crq vbr n2 p-acp pno12, cc-acp cst pns12 vmd vvi pno32 • pns12 vmb xx av-j vbi j p-acp n1 pp-f n1, (46) sermon (DIV1) 738 Page 330
3818 but also of good examples we have had and neglected. but also of good Examples we have had and neglected. cc-acp av pp-f j n2 pns12 vhb vhn cc vvn. (46) sermon (DIV1) 738 Page 330
3819 Doth God kindle lights for us and shall not we walke by their light • It is a sinne not to consider the Sunn•, the Moone, the Starrs, the Heav•ns, and Works of Nature and Providence; much more not to consider the Worke• of Grace. But one place of Scripture shall close up all: Does God kindle lights for us and shall not we walk by their Light • It is a sin not to Consider the Sunn•, the Moon, the Stars, the Heav•ns, and Works of Nature and Providence; much more not to Consider the Worke• of Grace. But one place of Scripture shall close up all: vdz np1 vvi n2 p-acp pno12 cc vmb xx pns12 vvi p-acp po32 j • pn31 vbz dt n1 xx pc-acp vvi dt np1, dt n1, dt n2, dt n2, cc vvz pp-f n1 cc n1; av-d av-dc xx pc-acp vvi dt np1 pp-f n1. p-acp crd n1 pp-f n1 vmb vvi a-acp d: (46) sermon (DIV1) 738 Page 330
3820 which is, Rom. 11. 11. That the example of us Gentiles at length shall stirre up and provoke the Jewes to beleeve. which is, Rom. 11. 11. That the Exampl of us Gentiles At length shall stir up and provoke the Jews to believe. r-crq vbz, np1 crd crd cst dt n1 pp-f pno12 np1 p-acp n1 vmb vvi a-acp cc vvi dt np2 pc-acp vvi. (46) sermon (DIV1) 738 Page 331
3821 To those stiffe necked Jewes example shall be so forcible, that it shall prevaile with them to beleeve and to be converted. To those stiff necked Jews Exampl shall be so forcible, that it shall prevail with them to believe and to be converted. p-acp d j j-vvn np2 n1 vmb vbi av j, cst pn31 vmb vvi p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vbi vvn. (46) sermon (DIV1) 738 Page 331
3822 If example be of such force as to convert the Jewes that are so farre off, If Exampl be of such force as to convert the Jews that Are so Far off, cs n1 vbb pp-f d n1 c-acp pc-acp vvi dt np2 cst vbr av av-j a-acp, (46) sermon (DIV1) 738 Page 331
3823 how much more is it or should it be to convert Christians, wondrous is the force of good example. how much more is it or should it be to convert Christians, wondrous is the force of good Exampl. c-crq d dc vbz pn31 cc vmd pn31 vbi pc-acp vvi np1, j vbz dt n1 pp-f j n1. (46) sermon (DIV1) 738 Page 331
3824 So we come to the Question it selfe. What is thy Beloved more then another Beloved, &c. So we come to the Question it self. What is thy beloved more then Another beloved, etc. av pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1 pn31 n1. q-crq vbz po21 j-vvn n1 av j-jn vvn, av (46) sermon (DIV1) 738 Page 331
3825 We see there is excellent use of holy conference, the Church comming to the daughters of Ierusalem, speaking of Christ her Beloved that she is sicke of love, &c. The daughters of Ierusalem are inquisitive to know Christ more and more, heere is the benefit of holy conference and good speeches, one thing drawes on another, We see there is excellent use of holy conference, the Church coming to the daughters of Ierusalem, speaking of christ her beloved that she is sick of love, etc. The daughters of Ierusalem Are inquisitive to know christ more and more, Here is the benefit of holy conference and good Speeches, one thing draws on Another, pns12 vvb pc-acp vbz j n1 pp-f j n1, dt n1 vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, vvg pp-f np1 po31 j-vvn cst pns31 vbz j pp-f n1, av dt n2 pp-f np1 vbr j pc-acp vvi np1 n1 cc av-dc, av vbz dt n1 pp-f j n1 cc j n2, crd n1 vvz p-acp j-jn, (46) sermon (DIV1) 740 Page 331
3826 and that drawes on another, till at length the soule be warmed and kindled with the consideration and meditation of heavenly things. and that draws on Another, till At length the soul be warmed and kindled with the consideration and meditation of heavenly things. cc d vvz p-acp j-jn, c-acp p-acp n1 dt n1 vbb vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f j n2. (46) sermon (DIV1) 740 Page 331
3827 That that is little in the beginning may bring forth great matters. This Question to the Church, and talking with her: That that is little in the beginning may bring forth great matters. This Question to the Church, and talking with her: cst d vbz j p-acp dt n1 vmb vvi av j n2. d vvb p-acp dt n1, cc vvg p-acp pno31: (46) sermon (DIV1) 740 Page 331
3828 I charge you if you finde my Beloved to tell him that I am sicke of love, breeds Q•estions in others: I charge you if you find my beloved to tell him that I am sick of love, breeds Q•estions in Others: pns11 vvb pn22 cs pn22 vvb po11 np1 pc-acp vvi pno31 cst pns11 vbm j pp-f n1, vvz n2 p-acp ng2-jn: (46) sermon (DIV1) 740 Page 331
3829 What is thy Bel•ved, &c. Whence upon the description of her Beloved, her heart is kindled, she findeth her Beloved, What is thy Bel•ved, etc. Whence upon the description of her beloved, her heart is kindled, she finds her beloved, r-crq vbz po21 j-vvn, av c-crq p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j-vvn, po31 n1 vbz vvn, pns31 vvz po31 j-vvn, (46) sermon (DIV1) 740 Page 331
3830 so that talking of holy and heavenly things is good for others and our selves also. so that talking of holy and heavenly things is good for Others and our selves also. av cst vvg pp-f j cc j n2 vbz j p-acp n2-jn cc po12 n2 av. (46) sermon (DIV1) 740 Page 331
3831 It is good for others, as it was good for the daughters of Ierusalem here, It is good for Others, as it was good for the daughters of Ierusalem Here, pn31 vbz j p-acp n2-jn, c-acp pn31 vbds j p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 av, (46) sermon (DIV1) 740 Page 331
3832 for therupon they are stirred up to be inquisitive after Christ, and it was good for the Church her selfe, for thereupon they Are stirred up to be inquisitive After christ, and it was good for the Church her self, c-acp av pns32 vbr vvn a-acp pc-acp vbi j p-acp np1, cc pn31 vbds j p-acp dt n1 po31 n1, (46) sermon (DIV1) 740 Page 332
3833 for, hereupon she tooke occasion to make a large commendation of Christ; wherein she found much comfort. for, hereupon she took occasion to make a large commendation of christ; wherein she found much Comfort. c-acp, av pns31 vvd n1 pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f np1; c-crq pns31 vvd d n1. (46) sermon (DIV1) 740 Page 332
3834 Good conference then is good for our selves, for, we see a little seed brings for that length a great tree, a little fire kindleth much fuell, Good conference then is good for our selves, for, we see a little seed brings for that length a great tree, a little fire kindleth much fuel, j n1 av vbz j p-acp po12 n2, p-acp, pns12 vvb dt j n1 vvz p-acp d n1 dt j n1, dt j n1 vvz d n1, (46) sermon (DIV1) 741 Page 332
3835 and great things many times rise out of small despised beginnings. It was a little occasion which Naaman the Assyrian had to effect his conversion. and great things many times rise out of small despised beginnings. It was a little occasion which Naaman the assyrian had to Effect his conversion. cc j n2 d n2 vvb av pp-f j j-vvn n2. pn31 vbds dt j n1 r-crq np1 dt jp vhd pc-acp vvi po31 n1. (46) sermon (DIV1) 741 Page 332
3836 There was a poore banished woeman, a stranger, who was a Jewish maid servant, she tould her Lords servants that there was a Prophet in Jurie that could heale him: There was a poor banished woman, a stranger, who was a Jewish maid servant, she told her lords Servants that there was a Prophet in Jury that could heal him: a-acp vbds dt j j-vvn n1, dt n1, r-crq vbds dt jp n1 n1, pns31 vvd po31 n2 n2 cst a-acp vbds dt n1 p-acp n1 cst vmd vvi pno31: (46) sermon (DIV1) 741 Page 332
3837 whereupon he came thither, and was converted and healed. whereupon he Come thither, and was converted and healed. c-crq pns31 vvd av, cc vbds vvn cc vvn. (46) sermon (DIV1) 741 Page 332
3838 And Paul sheweth, that the very report of his bonds did a great deale of good in Caesars house. Report and fame is a little matter, And Paul shows, that the very report of his bonds did a great deal of good in Caesars house. Report and fame is a little matter, np1 np1 vvz, cst dt j n1 pp-f po31 n2 vdd dt j n1 pp-f j p-acp npg1 n1. n1 cc n1 vbz dt j n1, (46) sermon (DIV1) 741 Page 332
3839 but little matters make way for the greater. but little matters make Way for the greater. cc-acp j n2 vvb n1 p-acp dt jc. (46) sermon (DIV1) 741 Page 332
3840 This may put us in mind to spend our time fruitfully in good conference, when in discretion it is seasonable: This may put us in mind to spend our time fruitfully in good conference, when in discretion it is seasonable: d vmb vvi pno12 p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n1 av-j p-acp j n1, c-crq p-acp n1 pn31 vbz j: (46) sermon (DIV1) 742 Page 332
3841 we know not when we beginne, where we may make an end•; our soules may be carried up to Heaven before we are aware; we know not when we begin, where we may make an end•; our Souls may be carried up to Heaven before we Are aware; pns12 vvb xx c-crq pns12 vvb, c-crq pns12 vmb vvi dt n1; po12 n2 vmb vbi vvn a-acp p-acp n1 c-acp pns12 vbr j; (46) sermon (DIV1) 742 Page 332
3842 for the Spirit will inlarge it selfe from one thing to another. To him that hath shall be given more and more still. God gratiously seconds good beginnings. for the Spirit will enlarge it self from one thing to Another. To him that hath shall be given more and more still. God graciously seconds good beginnings. p-acp dt n1 vmb vvi pn31 n1 p-acp crd n1 p-acp j-jn. p-acp pno31 cst vhz vmb vbi vvn av-dc cc av-dc av. np1 av-j vvz j n2. (46) sermon (DIV1) 742 Page 332
3843 We see the poore Disciples, when they were in a dampe for the losse of Christ, We see the poor Disciples, when they were in a damp for the loss of christ, pns12 vvb dt j n2, c-crq pns32 vbdr p-acp dt n-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (46) sermon (DIV1) 742 Page 332
3844 after he comes, meets them, and talks of holy things, In that very conference their hearts were warmed and kindled. After he comes, meets them, and talks of holy things, In that very conference their hearts were warmed and kindled. c-acp pns31 vvz, vvz pno32, cc vvz pp-f j n2, p-acp d j n1 po32 n2 vbdr vvn cc vvn. (46) sermon (DIV1) 742 Page 333
3845 For, next to Heaven it selfe our meeting together here, it is a kinde of Paradice, the greatest pleasure in the world is to meet with those here, whom we shall ever live with in Heaven. For, next to Heaven it self our meeting together Here, it is a kind of Paradise, the greatest pleasure in the world is to meet with those Here, whom we shall ever live with in Heaven. p-acp, ord p-acp n1 pn31 n1 po12 n1 av av, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, dt js n1 p-acp dt n1 vbz pc-acp vvi p-acp d av, ro-crq pns12 vmb av vvi p-acp p-acp n1. (46) sermon (DIV1) 742 Page 333
3846 Those who are good should not spend such opportuni•ies fruitlesly. Those who Are good should not spend such opportuni•ies fruitlessly. d r-crq vbr j vmd xx vvi d n2 av-j. (46) sermon (DIV1) 742 Page 333
3847 And to this end, labour for the graces of the Communion of Sain•s: for there is such a state, we beleeve it as an Article of our Creed, how shall we approove our selves to be such as have interest unto the communion of Saints, And to this end, labour for the graces of the Communion of Sain•s: for there is such a state, we believe it as an Article of our Creed, how shall we approve our selves to be such as have Interest unto the communion of Saints, cc p-acp d n1, vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n2: p-acp pc-acp vbz d dt n1, pns12 vvb pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, q-crq vmb pns12 vvi po12 n2 pc-acp vbi d c-acp vhb n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, (46) sermon (DIV1) 743 Page 333
3848 unles we have spirits able to communicate good to others? pittifull and loving spirits that we may speake a word in due season. unless we have spirits able to communicate good to Others? pitiful and loving spirits that we may speak a word in due season. cs pns12 vhb n2 j pc-acp vvi j p-acp n2-jn? j cc j-vvg n2 cst pns12 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp j-jn n1. (46) sermon (DIV1) 743 Page 333
3849 What a world of precious time is spent in idle conversing, as if the time were a burthen, What a world of precious time is spent in idle conversing, as if the time were a burden, q-crq dt n1 pp-f j n1 vbz vvn p-acp j vvg, c-acp cs dt n1 vbdr dt n1, (46) sermon (DIV1) 744 Page 333
3850 and no improovement to be made of the good parts of others? sometimes though we know that which we aske of others, as well as they doe; and no improvement to be made of the good parts of Others? sometime though we know that which we ask of Others, as well as they do; cc dx n1 pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f dt j n2 pp-f n2-jn? av cs pns12 vvb d r-crq pns12 vvb pp-f n2-jn, c-acp av c-acp pns32 vdb; (46) sermon (DIV1) 744 Page 333
3851 yet notwithstanding good speeches will draw us to know it better, by giving occasion to speake more of it, wherewith the Spirit works more effectually and imprints it deeper. yet notwithstanding good Speeches will draw us to know it better, by giving occasion to speak more of it, wherewith the Spirit works more effectually and imprints it Deeper. av a-acp j n2 vmb vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi pn31 av-jc, p-acp vvg n1 pc-acp vvi dc pp-f pn31, c-crq dt n1 vvz av-dc av-j cc n2 pn31 jc-jn. (46) sermon (DIV1) 744 Page 333
3852 So that it shall be a more rooted knowledge then before. So that it shall be a more rooted knowledge then before. av cst pn31 vmb vbi dt av-dc j-vvn n1 av a-acp. (46) sermon (DIV1) 744 Page 333
3853 For that doth good that is graciously knowne, and that is graciously knowne that the Spirit seales upon our soules. For that does good that is graciously known, and that is graciously known that the Spirit Seals upon our Souls. p-acp d vdz j cst vbz av-j vvn, cc d vbz av-j vvn cst dt n1 vvz p-acp po12 n2. (46) sermon (DIV1) 744 Page 333
3854 Perhaps the knowledge I have is not yet sealed sufficiently, it is not rooted by conference, Perhaps the knowledge I have is not yet sealed sufficiently, it is not rooted by conference, av dt n1 pns11 vhb vbz xx av vvn av-j, pn31 vbz xx vvn p-acp n1, (46) sermon (DIV1) 744 Page 333
3855 though I heare the same things againe, yet I may heare them in a fresh manner, though I hear the same things again, yet I may hear them in a fresh manner, cs pns11 vvb dt d n2 av, av pns11 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp dt j n1, (46) sermon (DIV1) 744 Page 333
3856 and so I may have it sealed deeper then before, experience finds these things to be true. and so I may have it sealed Deeper then before, experience finds these things to be true. cc av pns11 vmb vhi pn31 vvn jc-jn cs a-acp, n1 vvz d n2 pc-acp vbi j. (46) sermon (DIV1) 744 Page 333
3857 Againe, Wee should labour heere to have our hearts inquisitive. Again, we should labour Here to have our hearts inquisitive. av, pns12 vmd vvi av pc-acp vhi po12 n2 j. (46) sermon (DIV1) 745 Page 334
3858 The Heathen man accounted it a grace in his Scholler and a signe that hee would proove hopefull, because hee was full of Questions: The Heathen man accounted it a grace in his Scholar and a Signen that he would prove hopeful, Because he was full of Questions: dt j-jn n1 vvd pn31 dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 cc dt n1 cst pns31 vmd vvi j, c-acp pns31 vbds j pp-f n2: (46) sermon (DIV1) 745 Page 334
3859 Christians should be inquisitive of the waies of Righteousnesse; Inquifitive of the right path which leads to Heaven, Christians should be inquisitive of the ways of Righteousness; Inquifitive of the right path which leads to Heaven, np1 vmd vbi j pp-f dt n2 pp-f n1; j pp-f dt j-jn n1 r-crq vvz p-acp n1, (46) sermon (DIV1) 745 Page 334
3860 how to carry themselves in private in their families, how in all estates, Inquisitive of the excellency of Christ: how to carry themselves in private in their families, how in all estates, Inquisitive of the excellency of christ: c-crq pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp j p-acp po32 n2, c-crq p-acp d n2, j pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1: (46) sermon (DIV1) 745 Page 334
3861 What is thy Beloved more then another Beloved? Questions end usually in resolutions; for the soule will not rest but in satisfaction. What is thy beloved more then Another beloved? Questions end usually in resolutions; for the soul will not rest but in satisfaction. q-crq vbz po21 j-vvn n1 av j-jn vvn? ng1 n1 av-j p-acp n2; p-acp dt n1 vmb xx vvi cc-acp p-acp n1. (46) sermon (DIV1) 745 Page 334
3862 Rest is the happinesse of the soule as it were: when a Question is mooved it will not be quiet till it have satisfaction. Rest is the happiness of the soul as it were: when a Question is moved it will not be quiet till it have satisfaction. n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 c-acp pn31 vbdr: c-crq dt n1 vbz vvn pn31 vmb xx vbi j-jn p-acp pn31 vhb n1. (46) sermon (DIV1) 745 Page 334
3863 Therefore doubting at the first, breeds resolution at the last. Therefore doubting At the First, breeds resolution At the last. av vvg p-acp dt ord, vvz n1 p-acp dt ord. (46) sermon (DIV1) 745 Page 334
3864 It is good therefore to raise Questions of the practise of all necessary points, and to improove the good parts and guifts of others that wee converse with, to give satisfaction. It is good Therefore to raise Questions of the practice of all necessary points, and to improve the good parts and Gifts of Others that we converse with, to give satisfaction. pn31 vbz j av pc-acp vvi n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f d j n2, cc pc-acp vvi dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f n2-jn cst pns12 vvb p-acp, pc-acp vvi n1. (46) sermon (DIV1) 745 Page 334
3865 What an excellent improovement is this of communion and Company, when nothing troubles our spirit, but wee may have satisfaction from others upon our proposing it. What an excellent improvement is this of communion and Company, when nothing Troubles our Spirit, but we may have satisfaction from Others upon our proposing it. q-crq dt j n1 vbz d pp-f n1 cc n1, c-crq pix vvz po12 n1, cc-acp pns12 vmb vhi n1 p-acp n2-jn p-acp po12 vvg pn31. (46) sermon (DIV1) 745 Page 334
3866 Perhaps God hath laide up in the parts of others satisfaction to our soules, and hath so determined that wee shall be perplexed and vexed with scruples, till wee have recourse to some whom hee hath appointed to bee helpefull to us in this kinde. Perhaps God hath laid up in the parts of Others satisfaction to our Souls, and hath so determined that we shall be perplexed and vexed with scruples, till we have recourse to Some whom he hath appointed to be helpful to us in this kind. av np1 vhz vvn a-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2-jn n1 p-acp po12 n2, cc vhz av vvn cst pns12 vmb vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp n2, c-acp pns12 vhb n1 p-acp d r-crq pns31 vhz vvn pc-acp vbi j p-acp pno12 p-acp d n1. (46) sermon (DIV1) 745 Page 334
3867 Many goe mourning a great part of their daies in a kind of fullennesse this way, Many go mourning a great part of their days in a kind of sullenness this Way, av-d vvb vvg dt j n1 pp-f po32 n2 p-acp dt j pp-f n1 d n1, (46) sermon (DIV1) 745 Page 335
3868 because that they doe not open their estate to others. You see here the contrary practise of the Church, she doubles the Question; Because that they do not open their estate to Others. You see Here the contrary practice of the Church, she doubles the Question; c-acp cst pns32 vdb xx vvi po32 n1 p-acp n2-jn. pn22 vvb av dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1, pns31 vvz dt n1; (46) sermon (DIV1) 745 Page 335
3869 What is thy Beloved more then another Beloved, O thou fairest among woemen, what is thy Beloved more then another Beloved, that thou dost so charge us? The end of the thirteenth Sermon. What is thy beloved more then Another beloved, Oh thou Fairest among women, what is thy beloved more then Another beloved, that thou dost so charge us? The end of the thirteenth Sermon. r-crq vbz po21 j-vvn n1 av j-jn vvn, uh pns21 js p-acp n2, r-crq vbz po21 j-vvn n1 av j-jn vvn, cst pns21 vd2 av vvb pno12? dt n1 pp-f dt ord n1. (46) sermon (DIV1) 745 Page 335
3870 THE FOVRTEENTH SERMON. CANT. V. IX.X. THE FOURTEENTH SERMON. CANT. V. IX.X. dt ord n1. n1. crd. np1. (47) sermon (DIV1) 745 Page 337
3871 What is thy Beloved more then another Beloved, O thou fairest among woemen, what is thy Beloved more then another Beloved that thou dost so charge us? What is thy beloved more then Another beloved, Oh thou Fairest among women, what is thy beloved more then Another beloved that thou dost so charge us? q-crq vbz po21 j-vvn n1 av j-jn vvn, uh pns21 js p-acp n2, r-crq vbz po21 j-vvn n1 av j-jn vvn cst pns21 vd2 av vvb pno12? (47) sermon (DIV1) 746 Page 337
3872 My Beloved is white and ruddie the chiefest among ten thousand. My beloved is white and ruddy the chiefest among ten thousand. po11 j-vvn vbz j-jn cc j dt js-jn p-acp crd crd. (47) sermon (DIV1) 747 Page 337
3873 THE last time we met we left the Church sicke of love: which strange affection in her, together with her passionate charge to the daughters of Ierusalem, mooved them to make this Question unto her, What is thy Beloved more then another Beloved, &c. To be in love is much: THE last time we met we left the Church sick of love: which strange affection in her, together with her passionate charge to the daughters of Ierusalem, moved them to make this Question unto her, What is thy beloved more then Another beloved, etc. To be in love is much: dt ord n1 pns12 vvd pns12 vvd dt n1 j pp-f n1: r-crq j n1 p-acp pno31, av p-acp po31 j n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, vvd pno32 pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp pno31, q-crq vbz po21 j-vvn n1 av j-jn vvn, av pc-acp vbi p-acp n1 vbz av-d: (47) sermon (DIV1) 748 Page 338
3874 to conceale it is grievous, to vent it with such fervencie and passion breeds astonishment, in these younger Christians, who wonder what that is which can so draw away the Churches love, to conceal it is grievous, to vent it with such fervency and passion breeds astonishment, in these younger Christians, who wonder what that is which can so draw away the Churches love, pc-acp vvi pn31 vbz j, pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp d n1 cc n1 vvz n1, p-acp d jc np1, r-crq n1 q-crq d vbz q-crq vmb av vvi av dt ng1 n1, (47) sermon (DIV1) 748 Page 338
3875 and runne away with her affections. and run away with her affections. cc vvi av p-acp po31 n2. (47) sermon (DIV1) 748 Page 338
3876 They knew no such excellencies of the person the Church so admired, and therefore they double the Question unto her, What is thy Beloved, &c. what is thy Beloved, &c. Whereby we see the excellency of the soule which aspires still towards perfection, not resting in any state inferiour to the most excellent. They knew no such excellencies of the person the Church so admired, and Therefore they double the Question unto her, What is thy beloved, etc. what is thy beloved, etc. Whereby we see the excellency of the soul which aspires still towards perfection, not resting in any state inferior to the most excellent. pns32 vvd dx d n2 pp-f dt n1 dt n1 av vvn, cc av pns32 vvb dt n1 p-acp pno31, q-crq vbz po21 j-vvn, av q-crq vbz po21 j-vvn, av c-crq pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1 r-crq vvz av p-acp n1, xx vvg p-acp d n1 j-jn p-acp dt av-ds j. (47) sermon (DIV1) 748 Page 338
3877 Therefore also is the Churches sicknesse of love here, who desires a neerer union and communion with Christ then she at this time had. Therefore also is the Churches sickness of love Here, who Desires a nearer Union and communion with christ then she At this time had. av av vbz dt ng1 n1 pp-f n1 av, r-crq vvz dt jc n1 cc n1 p-acp np1 cs pns31 p-acp d n1 vhd. (47) sermon (DIV1) 748 Page 338
3878 For there are degrees of spirittuall languishing, till we be in heaven we are alway under some degree of this sicknesse of love; For there Are Degrees of spirittuall languishing, till we be in heaven we Are always under Some degree of this sickness of love; c-acp a-acp vbr n2 pp-f j j-vvg, c-acp pns12 vbb p-acp n1 pns12 vbr av p-acp d n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f n1; (47) sermon (DIV1) 749 Page 338
3879 though the soule have more communion at one time then at another. though the soul have more communion At one time then At Another. cs dt n1 vhb dc n1 p-acp crd n1 av p-acp j-jn. (47) sermon (DIV1) 749 Page 338
3880 Yea the Angells are under this wish to see Christ together with his Church in full perfection, Yea the Angels Are under this wish to see christ together with his Church in full perfection, uh dt n2 vbr p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi np1 av p-acp po31 n1 p-acp j n1, (47) sermon (DIV1) 749 Page 338
3881 so that untill we be in Heaven where shall be a perfect reunion of soule and body, so that until we be in Heaven where shall be a perfect reunion of soul and body, av cst c-acp pns12 vbb p-acp n1 c-crq vmb vbi dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, (47) sermon (DIV1) 749 Page 338
3882 and of all the members of the Church together; there is a kinde of sicknesse attending upon the Church and a languishing. The Question asked is, and of all the members of the Church together; there is a kind of sickness attending upon the Church and a languishing. The Question asked is, cc pp-f d dt n2 pp-f dt n1 av; pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 vvg p-acp dt n1 cc dt j-vvg. dt n1 vvn vbz, (47) sermon (DIV1) 749 Page 338
3883 What is thy Beloved more then anothers Beloved, O thou fairest among woemen? What is thy beloved more then another's beloved, Oh thou Fairest among women? q-crq vbz po21 j-vvn n1 av j-jn vvn, uh pns21 js p-acp n2? (47) sermon (DIV1) 751 Page 338
3884 What! now faire when her vaile was taken away? now faire when the Watchmen abased her: What! now fair when her veil was taken away? now fair when the Watchmen abased her: uh av j c-crq po31 n1 vbds vvn av? av j c-crq dt n2 vvd po31: (47) sermon (DIV1) 752 Page 339
3885 now faire when she was disgraced? Yes, now faire and now faire, in the sight of the daughters of Ierusalem, and in the sight of Christ that calls her the fairest among woemen: So that under all disgraces, infirmities and scandalls, under all the shame that riseth in the soule upon sinne, under all these clouds there is an excellency of the Church, she is, The fairest among woemen, notwithstanding all these: O thou fairest among woemen. now fair when she was disgraced? Yes, now fair and now fair, in the sighed of the daughters of Ierusalem, and in the sighed of christ that calls her the Fairest among women: So that under all disgraces, infirmities and scandals, under all the shame that Riseth in the soul upon sin, under all these Clouds there is an excellency of the Church, she is, The Fairest among women, notwithstanding all these: Oh thou Fairest among women. av j c-crq pns31 vbds vvn? uh, av j cc av j, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cst vvz po31 dt js p-acp n2: av cst p-acp d n2, n2 cc n2, p-acp d dt n1 cst vvz p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, p-acp d d n2 pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns31 vbz, dt js p-acp n2, a-acp d d: uh pns21 js p-acp n2. (47) sermon (DIV1) 752 Page 339
3886 Whence comes this fairenesse under such seeming foulenesse and disgrace? Whence comes this fairness under such seeming foulness and disgrace? q-crq vvz d n1 p-acp d j-vvg n1 cc n1? (47) sermon (DIV1) 753 Page 339
3887 It comes from without, it is borrowed beauty as you have it, Ezek. 16. 1. 2. By nature we lie in our bloud, there must be a beauty put upon us, we are faire with the beauty that we have out of Christs wardrope. It comes from without, it is borrowed beauty as you have it, Ezekiel 16. 1. 2. By nature we lie in our blood, there must be a beauty put upon us, we Are fair with the beauty that we have out of Christ wardrobe. pn31 vvz p-acp p-acp, pn31 vbz vvn n1 c-acp pn22 vhb pn31, np1 crd crd crd p-acp n1 pns12 vvb p-acp po12 n1, pc-acp vmb vbi dt n1 vvd p-acp pno12, pns12 vbr j p-acp dt n1 cst pns12 vhb av pp-f npg1 n1. (47) sermon (DIV1) 754 Page 339
3888 The Church shines in the beames of Christs Righteousnesse, she is not borne thus faire, but new borne fairer. The Church shines in the beams of Christ Righteousness, she is not born thus fair, but new born Fairer. dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1, pns31 vbz xx vvn av j, cc-acp av-j vvn jc. (47) sermon (DIV1) 754 Page 339
3889 The Church of Christ is all glorious, but it is within, not seene of the world, she hath a life, The Church of christ is all glorious, but it is within, not seen of the world, she hath a life, dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz d j, p-acp pn31 vbz a-acp, xx vvn pp-f dt n1, pns31 vhz dt n1, (47) sermon (DIV1) 754 Page 339
3890 but it is a hidden life, our glory and our life is hidden in Christ: but it is a hidden life, our glory and our life is hidden in christ: cc-acp pn31 vbz dt j-vvn n1, po12 n1 cc po12 n1 vbz vvn p-acp np1: (47) sermon (DIV1) 754 Page 339
3891 It is hid sometimes from the Church it selfe, who sees onely her deformity and not her beauty, her death but not her life: It is hid sometime from the Church it self, who sees only her deformity and not her beauty, her death but not her life: pn31 vbz vvn av p-acp dt n1 pn31 n1, r-crq vvz av-j po31 n1 cc xx po31 n1, po31 n1 p-acp xx po31 n1: (47) sermon (DIV1) 754 Page 339
3892 because, her life is hid: here is a misterie of Religion, The Church is never more faire then when she judgeth herselfe to be most deformed; Because, her life is hid: Here is a mystery of Religion, The Church is never more fair then when she Judgeth herself to be most deformed; c-acp, po31 n1 vbz vvn: av vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 vbz av-x av-dc j cs c-crq pns31 vvz px31 pc-acp vbi av-ds vvn; (47) sermon (DIV1) 754 Page 339
3893 That the Church is never more faire in Christs eye, then when she sees & complaines most of her deformities. 2 Cor. 12. Never more happie then when she judgeth herselfe to be miserable: That the Church is never more fair in Christ eye, then when she sees & complains most of her deformities. 2 Cor. 12. Never more happy then when she Judgeth herself to be miserable: cst dt n1 vbz av-x av-dc j p-acp npg1 n1, av c-crq pns31 vvz cc vvz av-ds pp-f po31 n2. crd np1 crd av-x av-dc j cs c-crq pns31 vvz px31 pc-acp vbi j: (47) sermon (DIV1) 754 Page 339
3894 never more strong then when shee feeles her selfe to be weake, never more righteous then when she feeles herselfe to be most burthened with the guilt of her owne sinnes, because the sence of one contrary forceth to another, the sence of ill forceth us to the fountaine of good, to have supply thence: never more strong then when she feels her self to be weak, never more righteous then when she feels herself to be most burdened with the guilt of her own Sins, Because the sense of one contrary forceth to Another, the sense of ill forceth us to the fountain of good, to have supply thence: av-x av-dc j cs c-crq pns31 vvz po31 n1 pc-acp vbi j, av-x av-dc j cs c-crq pns31 vvz px31 pc-acp vbi av-ds j-vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 d n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f crd j-jn vvz p-acp j-jn, dt n1 pp-f n-jn vvz pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j, pc-acp vhi n1 av: (47) sermon (DIV1) 754 Page 340
3895 When I am weake then am I strong (saith Paul ) Grace and strength is perfect in weakenesse. When I am weak then am I strong (Says Paul) Grace and strength is perfect in weakness. c-crq pns11 vbm j av vbm pns11 j (vvz np1) n1 cc n1 vbz j p-acp n1. (47) sermon (DIV1) 754 Page 340
3896 This should teach us what to judge of the Church and people of God, even under their seeming disgraces, yet to judge of them as the excellentest people in the world, Psalm. 16. All my delight is in those that are excellent: This should teach us what to judge of the Church and people of God, even under their seeming disgraces, yet to judge of them as the excellentest people in the world, Psalm. 16. All my delight is in those that Are excellent: d vmd vvi pno12 r-crq pc-acp vvi pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, av p-acp po32 j-vvg n2, av pc-acp vvi pp-f pno32 p-acp dt js n1 p-acp dt n1, n1. crd av-d po11 n1 vbz p-acp d cst vbr j: (47) sermon (DIV1) 755 Page 340
3897 to joyne our selves to them: to join our selves to them: pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp pno32: (47) sermon (DIV1) 755 Page 340
3898 especially this is here to be understood of the Church as it is the mysticall body of Christ, not as a mixed body, especially this is Here to be understood of the Church as it is the mystical body of christ, not as a mixed body, av-j d vbz av pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f dt n1 c-acp pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f np1, xx p-acp dt vvn n1, (47) sermon (DIV1) 755 Page 340
3899 as a visible Church, but as it is the Temple of the Holy Ghost. as a visible Church, but as it is the Temple of the Holy Ghost. c-acp dt j n1, p-acp c-acp pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j n1. (47) sermon (DIV1) 755 Page 340
3900 The visible Church hath tearmes of excellency put upon it sometimes, but it is in regard of the better part. The visible Church hath terms of excellency put upon it sometime, but it is in regard of the better part. dt j n1 vhz n2 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp pn31 av, cc-acp pn31 vbz p-acp n1 pp-f dt jc n1. (47) sermon (DIV1) 756 Page 340
3901 As gold unrefined is called gold because gold is the better part: As gold unrefined is called gold Because gold is the better part: p-acp n1 j vbz vvn n1 c-acp n1 vbz dt jc n1: (47) sermon (DIV1) 756 Page 340
3902 And a heape of wheate unwinnowed is called wheate, though there be much chaffe in it, the body of Christ it selfe hath alwaies excellent tearmes given it, O thou fairest among woemen. And a heap of wheat unwinnowed is called wheat, though there be much chaff in it, the body of christ it self hath always excellent terms given it, Oh thou Fairest among women. cc dt n1 pp-f n1 vvn vbz vvn n1, cs pc-acp vbb d n1 p-acp pn31, dt n1 pp-f np1 pn31 n1 vhz av j n2 vvn pn31, uh pns21 js p-acp n2. (47) sermon (DIV1) 756 Page 340
3903 Those that looke upon the Church with the spectacles of malice can see no such beauty in her, though to espy out faults, Those that look upon the Church with the spectacles of malice can see no such beauty in her, though to espy out Faults, d cst vvb p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 vmb vvi dx d n1 p-acp pno31, cs pc-acp vvi av n2, (47) sermon (DIV1) 757 Page 340
3904 as the Divell could in Iob, to quarrell, to slander, they are quicksighted enough, but we see here the Church in the judgement of the daughters of Ierusalem, that she is the fairest among woemen. as the devil could in Job, to quarrel, to slander, they Are quick-sighted enough, but we see Here the Church in the judgement of the daughters of Ierusalem, that she is the Fairest among women. c-acp dt n1 vmd p-acp np1, p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi, pns32 vbr vvn av-d, cc-acp pns12 vvb av dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, cst pns31 vbz dt js p-acp n2. (47) sermon (DIV1) 757 Page 340
3905 The Papists have a painted beauty, for their Catholique Church, but here is no such beauty It becomes a whore to be painted, to be as faire as her hands can make her, with feighned beauty. The Papists have a painted beauty, for their Catholic Church, but Here is no such beauty It becomes a whore to be painted, to be as fair as her hands can make her, with feigned beauty. dt njp2 vhb dt j-vvn n1, p-acp po32 jp n1, cc-acp av vbz dx d n1 pn31 vvz dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn, pc-acp vbi a-acp j c-acp po31 n2 vmb vvi pno31, p-acp j-vvn n1. (47) sermon (DIV1) 758 Page 341
3906 But the Church of Christ hath a beauty from her husband, a reall spirituall beauty not descerned of the world. But the Church of christ hath a beauty from her husband, a real spiritual beauty not discerned of the world. p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vhz dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, dt j j n1 xx vvd pp-f dt n1. (47) sermon (DIV1) 758 Page 341
3907 This should be of use to Gods children themselves, to helpe them in the upbraidings of conscience (as if they had no goodnesse in them) because they have a great deale of ill. This should be of use to God's children themselves, to help them in the upbraidings of conscience (as if they had no Goodness in them) Because they have a great deal of ill. d vmd vbi pp-f n1 p-acp npg1 n2 px32, pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt n2-vvg pp-f n1 (c-acp cs pns32 vhd dx n1 p-acp pno32) p-acp pns32 vhb dt j n1 pp-f n-jn. (47) sermon (DIV1) 759 Page 341
3908 Christians should have a double eye, one to set and fixe upon that which is ill in them, to humble them, Christians should have a double eye, one to Set and fix upon that which is ill in them, to humble them, np1 vmd vhi dt j-jn n1, pi pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp d r-crq vbz j-jn p-acp pno32, pc-acp vvi pno32, (47) sermon (DIV1) 759 Page 341
3909 and another upon that which is supernaturally gracious in them, to incourage themselves, they should looke upon themselves as Christ lookes upon them, and Another upon that which is supernaturally gracious in them, to encourage themselves, they should look upon themselves as christ looks upon them, cc j-jn p-acp d r-crq vbz av-j j p-acp pno32, pc-acp vvi px32, pns32 vmd vvi p-acp px32 p-acp np1 vvz p-acp pno32, (47) sermon (DIV1) 759 Page 341
3910 and judge of themselves as he judgeth of them, by the better part. and judge of themselves as he Judgeth of them, by the better part. cc n1 pp-f px32 c-acp pns31 vvz pp-f pno32, p-acp dt jc n1. (47) sermon (DIV1) 759 Page 341
3911 He lookes not so much what ill we have, for, that shall be wrought out by little and little, He looks not so much what ill we have, for, that shall be wrought out by little and little, pns31 vvz xx av av-d r-crq av-jn pns12 vhb, c-acp, cst vmb vbi vvn av p-acp j cc j, (47) sermon (DIV1) 759 Page 341
3912 and be abolished, it is condemned already, and it shall be executed by little and little till it be wholy abolished. and be abolished, it is condemned already, and it shall be executed by little and little till it be wholly abolished. cc vbi vvn, pn31 vbz vvn av, cc pn31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp j cc av-j c-acp pn31 vbb av-jn vvn. (47) sermon (DIV1) 759 Page 341
3913 but he lookes upon us in regard of the better part, so should wee looke upon our selves, but he looks upon us in regard of the better part, so should we look upon our selves, p-acp pns31 vvz p-acp pno12 p-acp n1 pp-f dt jc n1, av vmd pns12 vvi p-acp po12 n2, (47) sermon (DIV1) 759 Page 341
3914 though otherwhiles upon our blacke feete (our infirmities) when we are tempted to pride and haughtinesse, though otherwhiles upon our black feet (our infirmities) when we Are tempted to pride and haughtiness, cs av p-acp po12 j-jn n2 (po12 n2) c-crq pns12 vbr vvn p-acp n1 cc n1, (47) sermon (DIV1) 759 Page 341
3915 but alwaies let the meane thoughts we conceive of our selves, make us to flie to Christ. but always let the mean thoughts we conceive of our selves, make us to fly to christ. cc-acp av vvb dt j n2 pns12 vvb pp-f po12 n2, vvb pno12 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1. (47) sermon (DIV1) 759 Page 341
3916 What is thy Beloved more then another Beloved? What is thy beloved more then Another beloved? q-crq vbz po21 j-vvn n1 av j-jn vvn? (47) sermon (DIV1) 760 Page 341
3917 Here is a Question, and a Question answered with a Question: Questions they breed knowledge (as the Greeke Proverbe is) doubtings breed resolution. Whereupon the inquisitive soule (usually) prooves the most learned, judicious and wise soule, Here is a Question, and a Question answered with a Question: Questions they breed knowledge (as the Greek Proverb is) doubtings breed resolution. Whereupon the inquisitive soul (usually) Proves the most learned, judicious and wise soul, av vbz dt vvb, cc dt vvb vvd p-acp dt n1: n2 pns32 vvb n1 (c-acp dt jp n1 vbz) n2 vvi n1. c-crq dt j n1 (av-j) vvz dt av-ds j, j cc j n1, (47) sermon (DIV1) 761 Page 342
3918 therefore that great Philosopher counted it as a vertue amongst his schollers, that they would be inquisitive. Therefore that great Philosopher counted it as a virtue among his Scholars, that they would be inquisitive. av cst j n1 vvn pn31 p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n2, cst pns32 vmd vbi j. (47) sermon (DIV1) 761 Page 342
3919 So the schollers of Righteousnesse are inquisitive, they inquire the way to Canaan, and the way to Zion with their faces thitherwards. So the Scholars of Righteousness Are inquisitive, they inquire the Way to Canaan, and the Way to Zion with their faces thitherwards. np1 dt n2 pp-f n1 vbr j, pns32 vvb dt n1 p-acp np1, cc dt n1 p-acp np1 p-acp po32 n2 av. (47) sermon (DIV1) 761 Page 342
3920 It is aspeciall part of Christians wisdome to improove the excellency of others by Questions, to have a bucket to draw out of the deepe wells of others (as Salomon saith) the heart of a wise man is as deepe waters, It is especial part of Christians Wisdom to improve the excellency of Others by Questions, to have a bucket to draw out of the deep wells of Others (as Solomon Says) the heart of a wise man is as deep waters, pn31 vbz j n1 pp-f njpg2 n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n2-jn p-acp n2, pc-acp vhi dt n1 pc-acp vvi av pp-f dt j-jn n2 pp-f n2-jn (p-acp np1 vvz) dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 vbz a-acp j-jn n2, (47) sermon (DIV1) 762 Page 342
3921 but a man of understanding can tell how to fetch those waters out: There be many men of deepe and excellent parts which are lost in the world, but a man of understanding can tell how to fetch those waters out: There be many men of deep and excellent parts which Are lost in the world, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vvi c-crq pc-acp vvi d n2 av: pc-acp vbi d n2 pp-f j-jn cc j n2 r-crq vbr vvn p-acp dt n1, (47) sermon (DIV1) 762 Page 342
3922 because men know not how to improove them. Because men know not how to improve them. c-acp n2 vvb xx c-crq pc-acp vvi pno32. (47) sermon (DIV1) 762 Page 342
3923 Therefore it is good while we have men excellent in any kind, to make use of them. Therefore it is good while we have men excellent in any kind, to make use of them. av pn31 vbz j cs pns12 vhb n2 j p-acp d n1, pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f pno32. (47) sermon (DIV1) 762 Page 342
3924 It is an honour to God as well as a commoditie to our selves. It is an honour to God as well as a commodity to our selves. pn31 vbz dt n1 p-acp np1 c-acp av c-acp dt n1 p-acp po12 n2. (47) sermon (DIV1) 762 Page 342
3925 Doth God suffer lights to shine in the world that we should take no notice of them, It is a wrong to our selves and a dishonour to God. Does God suffer lights to shine in the world that we should take no notice of them, It is a wrong to our selves and a dishonour to God. vdz np1 vvi n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 cst pns12 vmd vvi dx n1 pp-f pno32, pn31 vbz dt n-jn p-acp po12 n2 cc dt n1 p-acp np1. (47) sermon (DIV1) 762 Page 342
3926 What is thy Beloved more then another Beloved, &c. A further ▪ point from hence is, That if wee would give incouragement to others to repaire to us for any good, we should labour to be so excellent as to adorne Religion. What is thy beloved more then Another beloved, etc. A further ▪ point from hence is, That if we would give encouragement to Others to repair to us for any good, we should labour to be so excellent as to adorn Religion. q-crq vbz po21 j-vvn n1 av j-jn vvn, av dt av-jc ▪ n1 p-acp av vbz, cst cs pns12 vmd vvi n1 p-acp n2-jn pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12 p-acp d j, pns12 vmd vvi pc-acp vbi av j c-acp pc-acp vvi n1. (47) sermon (DIV1) 763 Page 342
3927 O thou fairest among woemen, what is thy Beloved, &c. They enquire of her because they have a good conceit of her: Oh thou Fairest among women, what is thy beloved, etc. They inquire of her Because they have a good conceit of her: uh pns21 js p-acp n2, r-crq vbz po21 j-vvn, av pns32 vvi pp-f pno31 c-acp pns32 vhb dt j n1 pp-f pno31: (47) sermon (DIV1) 765 Page 342
3928 a world of good might be done if there were bred a good conceit of men in others; a world of good might be done if there were bred a good conceit of men in Others; dt n1 pp-f j n1 vbb vdn cs pc-acp vbdr vvn dt j n1 pp-f n2 p-acp n2-jn; (47) sermon (DIV1) 765 Page 343
3929 we say in sicknesse, a good conceipt of the Physition is halfe the cure: so in teaching, a good conceipt of the teacher is halfe the learning: we say in sickness, a good conceit of the physician is half the cure: so in teaching, a good conceit of the teacher is half the learning: pns12 vvb p-acp n1, dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz j-jn dt n1: av p-acp vvg, dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz j-jn dt n1: (47) sermon (DIV1) 765 Page 343
3930 The daughters of Ierusalem had a good conceipt here in their Questioning of the Church: O thou fairest among woemen, what is thy Beloved more then another Beloved? The daughters of Ierusalem had a good conceit Here in their Questioning of the Church: Oh thou Fairest among women, what is thy beloved more then Another beloved? dt n2 pp-f np1 vhd dt j n1 av p-acp po32 n-vvg pp-f dt n1: uh pns21 js p-acp n2, r-crq vbz po21 j-vvn n1 av j-jn vvn? (47) sermon (DIV1) 765 Page 343
3931 Let us labour therefore to be such as may bring honour and credit to Religion, and make it lovely, that what we doe may make others thinke we doe what we doe to great purpose: Let us labour Therefore to be such as may bring honour and credit to Religion, and make it lovely, that what we do may make Others think we do what we do to great purpose: vvb pno12 vvi av pc-acp vbi d c-acp vmb vvi n1 cc vvi p-acp n1, cc vvi pn31 j, cst r-crq pns12 vdb vmb vvi n2-jn vvb pns12 vdb r-crq pns12 vdb p-acp j n1: (47) sermon (DIV1) 766 Page 343
3932 which is oft times a speciall meanes and occasion of their conversion. Though properly the cause of conversion be the Spirit of God in the ordinances: which is oft times a special means and occasion of their conversion. Though properly the cause of conversion be the Spirit of God in the ordinances: r-crq vbz av n2 dt j n2 cc n1 pp-f po32 n1. cs av-j dt n1 pp-f n1 vbb dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n2: (47) sermon (DIV1) 766 Page 343
3933 yet the inducement (many times) and occasion, is the observation of the course and carriage of those that excell and are knowne to be eminent in parts and in graces, Emulation ads spurrs to to the soule. yet the inducement (many times) and occasion, is the observation of the course and carriage of those that excel and Are known to be eminent in parts and in graces, Emulation adds spurs to to the soul. av dt n1 (d n2) cc n1, vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d cst vvi cc vbr vvn pc-acp vbi j p-acp n2 cc p-acp n2, n1 vvz n2 p-acp p-acp dt n1. (47) sermon (DIV1) 766 Page 343
3934 Doe they take such courses that are wiser then I, and shall not I take the like course too? Paul saith, the emulation of the Gentiles shall be a meanes of the conversion of the Iewes, when they shall see them imbrace Christ, they will be incouraged to doe so also: Do they take such courses that Are Wiser then I, and shall not I take the like course too? Paul Says, the emulation of the Gentiles shall be a means of the conversion of the Iewes, when they shall see them embrace christ, they will be encouraged to do so also: vdb pns32 vvi d n2 cst vbr jc cs pns11, cc vmb xx pns11 vvi dt j n1 av? np1 vvz, dt n1 pp-f dt n2-j vmb vbi dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt np2, c-crq pns32 vmb vvi pno32 vvi np1, pns32 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vdi av av: (47) sermon (DIV1) 766 Page 343
3935 what shall we thinke therefore of them that live so as that they bring an evill report, scandall and reproach upon Religion? Great and fearfull is their wickednesse, that by their ill conversation like Hophny and Phineas discredit the ordinances of the Lord. what shall we think Therefore of them that live so as that they bring an evil report, scandal and reproach upon Religion? Great and fearful is their wickedness, that by their ill Conversation like Hophni and Phinehas discredit the ordinances of the Lord. r-crq vmb pns12 vvi av pp-f pno32 cst vvb av c-acp cst pns32 vvb dt j-jn n1, n1 cc n1 p-acp n1? j cc j vbz po32 n1, cst p-acp po32 j-jn n1 av-j np1 cc np1 vvb dt n2 pp-f dt n1. (47) sermon (DIV1) 766 Page 343
3936 Now the Church thus answers the former Question touching Christ, My Beloved is white and ruddie, the chiefest of ten thousand. Now the Church thus answers the former Question touching christ, My beloved is white and ruddy, the chiefest of ten thousand. av dt n1 av vvz dt j n1 vvg np1, po11 j-vvn vbz j-jn cc j, dt js-jn pp-f crd crd. (47) sermon (DIV1) 767 Page 344
3937 She is not affraid to set out her Beloveds beauty. For, there is no envie in Spirituall things: She is not afraid to Set out her Beloveds beauty. For, there is not envy in Spiritual things: pns31 vbz xx j pc-acp vvi av po31 ng1-vvn n1. p-acp, a-acp vbz xx vvi p-acp j n2: (47) sermon (DIV1) 767 Page 344
3938 It is want of wisdome amongst men to commend a thing that is very lovely to others, It is want of Wisdom among men to commend a thing that is very lovely to Others, pn31 vbz n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n2 pc-acp vvi dt n1 cst vbz av j p-acp n2-jn, (47) sermon (DIV1) 767 Page 344
3939 and so to set an edge upon their affections, when they cannot both share; and the more one hath, the lesse another hath of all things here below. and so to Set an edge upon their affections, when they cannot both share; and the more one hath, the less Another hath of all things Here below. cc av pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp po32 n2, c-crq pns32 vmbx av-d vvi; cc dt av-dc crd vhz, dt av-dc j-jn vhz pp-f d n2 av a-acp. (47) sermon (DIV1) 767 Page 344
3940 But in Spirittuall things there is no envie at the sharing of others in that we love our selves: But in Spirittuall things there is not envy At the sharing of Others in that we love our selves: p-acp p-acp j n2 pc-acp vbz xx vvi p-acp dt vvg pp-f n2-jn p-acp d pns12 vvb po12 n2: (47) sermon (DIV1) 767 Page 344
3941 because all may be loved alike, Christ hath grace and affection enough for all his: Because all may be loved alike, christ hath grace and affection enough for all his: c-acp d vmb vbi vvn av, np1 vhz n1 cc n1 av-d p-acp d po31: (47) sermon (DIV1) 767 Page 344
3942 he hath not (as Esaw speakes) but one blessing: No, he can make all his happy. he hath not (as Esau speaks) but one blessing: No, he can make all his happy. pns31 vhz xx (c-acp np1 vvz) p-acp crd n1: uh-dx, pns31 vmb vvi d po31 j. (47) sermon (DIV1) 767 Page 344
3943 Therefore the Church stands not upon tearmes, when the daughters of Ierusalem enquire about her Beloved, I tell you freely saies she what my Beloved is: Therefore the Church Stands not upon terms, when the daughters of Ierusalem inquire about her beloved, I tell you freely Says she what my beloved is: av dt n1 vvz xx p-acp n2, c-crq dt n2 pp-f np1 vvi p-acp po31 vvn, pns11 vvb pn22 av-j vvz pns31 r-crq po11 vvn vbz: (47) sermon (DIV1) 767 Page 344
3944 First in generall the answer is, My Beloved is white and ruddie, the chiefest among ten thousand, then afterwards there is a specification of the particulars, she will not stand upon the gro•se, First in general the answer is, My beloved is white and ruddy, the chiefest among ten thousand, then afterwards there is a specification of the particulars, she will not stand upon the gro•se, ord p-acp j dt n1 vbz, po11 j-vvn vbz j-jn cc j, dt js-jn p-acp crd crd, av av a-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n2-j, pns31 vmb xx vvi p-acp dt n1, (47) sermon (DIV1) 767 Page 344
3945 but admires at every parcell in the thing beloved, every thing is lovely as wee shall see in particular afterwards. but admires At every parcel in the thing Beloved, every thing is lovely as we shall see in particular afterwards. cc-acp vvz p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1 vvn, d n1 vbz j c-acp pns12 vmb vvi p-acp j av. (47) sermon (DIV1) 767 Page 344
3946 My Beloved is white and ruddie, the chiefest among ten thousand. We will take that which is safe; My beloved is white and ruddy, the chiefest among ten thousand. We will take that which is safe; po11 j-vvn vbz j-jn cc j, dt js-jn p-acp crd crd. pns12 vmb vvi d r-crq vbz j; (47) sermon (DIV1) 768 Page 344
3947 because we will have sure footing (as neere as we can) in this misticall portion of Scripture, what is that white and ruddie, why doth the Church set forth the Spirituall excellencies of Christ by that which is most outwardly excellent and most beautifull. Because we will have sure footing (as near as we can) in this mystical portion of Scripture, what is that white and ruddy, why does the Church Set forth the Spiritual excellencies of christ by that which is most outwardly excellent and most beautiful. c-acp pns12 vmb vhi j n-vvg (c-acp av-j c-acp pns12 vmb) p-acp d j n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vbz d j-jn cc j, q-crq vdz dt n1 vvd av dt j n2 pp-f np1 p-acp d r-crq vbz av-ds av-j j cc av-ds j. (47) sermon (DIV1) 769 Page 344
3948 Because of all complections the mixed complection of these two colours white and ruddie is the purest and the best, therefore she sets out the beauty and the Spirituall excellency of Christ by this white and ruddie, beauty ariseth of the mixture of these two. Because of all complexions the mixed complexion of these two colours white and ruddy is the Purest and the best, Therefore she sets out the beauty and the Spiritual excellency of christ by this white and ruddy, beauty arises of the mixture of these two. c-acp pp-f d n2 dt vvn n1 pp-f d crd n2 j-jn cc j vbz dt js cc dt js, av pns31 vvz av dt n1 cc dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d j-jn cc j, n1 vvz pp-f dt n1 pp-f d crd. (47) sermon (DIV1) 770 Page 345
3949 First she sets out the beauty of Christ positively, and then by way of comparison, The chiefest among ten thousand. First she sets out the beauty of christ positively, and then by Way of comparison, The chiefest among ten thousand. ord pns31 vvz av dt n1 pp-f np1 av-j, cc av p-acp n1 pp-f n1, dt js-jn p-acp crd crd. (47) sermon (DIV1) 770 Page 345
3950 But what is this white and ruddie: what is beauty? But what is this white and ruddy: what is beauty? cc-acp q-crq vbz d j-jn cc j: q-crq vbz n1? (47) sermon (DIV1) 771 Page 345
3951 To the making up of beauty there is required a sound healthy constitution, so as the particulars have a due proportion, there must be a harmony of the parts, one suiting with another, To the making up of beauty there is required a found healthy constitution, so as the particulars have a due proportion, there must be a harmony of the parts, one suiting with Another, p-acp dt vvg a-acp pp-f n1 a-acp vbz vvn dt j j n1, av p-acp dt n2-jn vhb dt j-jn n1, pc-acp vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f dt n2, pi vvg p-acp j-jn, (47) sermon (DIV1) 772 Page 345
3952 for comelinesse stands in onenesse, when many things (as it were) are one. Vncomlinesse is in diversity, when divers things are jumbled together, that belong to many heads; for comeliness Stands in oneness, when many things (as it were) Are one. Uncomeliness is in diversity, when diverse things Are jumbled together, that belong to many Heads; c-acp n1 vvz p-acp n1, c-crq d n2 (c-acp pn31 vbdr) vbr crd. n1 vbz p-acp n1, c-crq j n2 vbr vvn av, cst vvb p-acp d n2; (47) sermon (DIV1) 772 Page 345
3953 as we say it is uncomely to have an old mans head on a young mans shoulders, as we say it is uncomely to have an old men head on a young men shoulders, c-acp pns12 vvb pn31 vbz j pc-acp vhi dt j ng1 n1 p-acp dt j ng1 n2, (47) sermon (DIV1) 772 Page 345
3954 but when all things are so suited that they make one agreeing exactly there is beauty and comelinesse. but when all things Are so suited that they make one agreeing exactly there is beauty and comeliness. cc-acp c-crq d n2 vbr av vvn cst pns32 vvb pi vvg av-j a-acp vbz n1 cc n1. (47) sermon (DIV1) 772 Page 345
3955 Besides soundnesse of constitution and comelinesse of proportion, there is a grace of colour that maketh beauty, which ariseth out of the other, Beside soundness of constitution and comeliness of proportion, there is a grace of colour that makes beauty, which arises out of the other, p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, a-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 cst vv2 n1, r-crq vvz av pp-f dt n-jn, (47) sermon (DIV1) 773 Page 345
3956 so that soundnesse and goodnesse of constitution together with the exact proportion of the variety of parts, having with it this gracefulnesse of colour and complection makes up that which we call beauty. so that soundness and Goodness of constitution together with the exact proportion of the variety of parts, having with it this gracefulness of colour and complexion makes up that which we call beauty. av d n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 av p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n2, vhg p-acp pn31 d n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 vvz a-acp d r-crq pns12 vvb n1. (47) sermon (DIV1) 773 Page 345
3957 In a word, then this carnation colour, wh•te and ruddie, may be understood of that excellent and sweete mixture that makes such a gracefulnesse in Christ, in him there is wonderfull purity and holinesse, In a word, then this carnation colour, wh•te and ruddy, may be understood of that excellent and sweet mixture that makes such a gracefulness in christ, in him there is wonderful purity and holiness, p-acp dt n1, cs d n1 n1, j cc j, vmb vbi vvn pp-f cst j cc j n1 cst vvz d dt n1 p-acp np1, p-acp pno31 a-acp vbz j n1 cc n1, (47) sermon (DIV1) 773 Page 346
3958 and yet a wonderfull weaknesse, there is God the great God and a peece of earth, of flesh in one person, a bloudy pearced, and a glorious shining body, humility and glory: Justice, wonderfull justice and yet exceeding love and mercie: and yet a wonderful weakness, there is God the great God and a piece of earth, of Flesh in one person, a bloody pierced, and a glorious shining body, humility and glory: justice, wonderful Justice and yet exceeding love and mercy: cc av dt j n1, a-acp vbz np1 dt j np1 cc dt n1 pp-f n1, pp-f n1 p-acp crd n1, dt j vvn, cc dt j j-vvg n1, n1 cc n1: n1, j n1 cc av vvg n1 cc n1: (47) sermon (DIV1) 773 Page 346
3959 Justice to his enemies, Mercie to his Children. Christ is a most beautifull Person. justice to his enemies, Mercy to his Children. christ is a most beautiful Person. n1 p-acp po31 n2, n1 p-acp po31 n2. np1 vbz dt av-ds j n1. (47) sermon (DIV1) 773 Page 346
3960 Not as God onely but as man, the Mediator God and man, the Person of the Mediator is a beautifull Person; Not as God only but as man, the Mediator God and man, the Person of the Mediator is a beautiful Person; xx c-acp np1 av-j cc-acp p-acp n1, dt n1 np1 cc n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz dt j n1; (47) sermon (DIV1) 775 Page 346
3961 as Psal. 45. there is a notable description of Christ, and of his Church, Thou art fairer then the Children of men, grace is powred into thy lips, &c. as Psalm 45. there is a notable description of christ, and of his Church, Thou art Fairer then the Children of men, grace is poured into thy lips, etc. c-acp np1 crd a-acp vbz dt j n1 pp-f np1, cc pp-f po31 n1, pns21 vb2r jc cs dt n2 pp-f n2, n1 vbz vvn p-acp po21 n2, av (47) sermon (DIV1) 775 Page 346
3962 But the lovelinesse and beauty of Christ is especially Spirituall, in regard of the graces of his Spirit. But the loveliness and beauty of christ is especially Spiritual, in regard of the graces of his Spirit. p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 vbz av-j j, p-acp n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f po31 n1. (47) sermon (DIV1) 776 Page 346
3963 A deformed person, man or woman, of a homely complection and constitution, yet notwithstanding when we discerne them by their conversation to be very wise and of a lovely and sweet spirit, very able and withall wondrous willing to impart their abilities, being wondrous usefull: A deformed person, man or woman, of a homely complexion and constitution, yet notwithstanding when we discern them by their Conversation to be very wise and of a lovely and sweet Spirit, very able and withal wondrous willing to impart their abilities, being wondrous useful: dt j-vvn n1, n1 cc n1, pp-f dt j n1 cc n1, av a-acp c-crq pns12 vvb pno32 p-acp po32 n1 pc-acp vbi av j cc pp-f dt j cc j n1, av j cc av j j pc-acp vvi po32 n2, vbg j j: (47) sermon (DIV1) 776 Page 346
3964 what a world of love doth it breed, though we see in their outward man nothing lovely. what a world of love does it breed, though we see in their outward man nothing lovely. r-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vdz pn31 vvi, cs pns12 vvb p-acp po32 j n1 pix j. (47) sermon (DIV1) 776 Page 346
3965 The consideration of what sufficiency is in Christ, wisdome, power, goodnesse and love, that made him come from Heaven to Earth, to take our nature upon him, to marrie us and joyne our nature to his (that he might joyne us to him in spirituall bonds) the consideration of his meekenesse and g•ntlenesse how he never turned any backe againe that came to him, should make us highly prize him, indeed some went backe of themselves (as the young man in discontent) Christ turned them not backe: The consideration of what sufficiency is in christ, Wisdom, power, Goodness and love, that made him come from Heaven to Earth, to take our nature upon him, to marry us and join our nature to his (that he might join us to him in spiritual bonds) the consideration of his meekness and g•ntlenesse how he never turned any back again that Come to him, should make us highly prize him, indeed Some went back of themselves (as the young man in discontent) christ turned them not back: dt n1 pp-f r-crq n1 vbz p-acp np1, n1, n1, n1 cc vvb, cst vvd pno31 vvi p-acp n1 p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi po12 n1 p-acp pno31, pc-acp vvi pno12 cc vvb po12 n1 p-acp po31 (cst pns31 vmd vvi pno12 p-acp pno31 p-acp j n2) dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1 c-crq pns31 av-x vvd d n1 av cst vvd p-acp pno31, vmd vvi pno12 av-j vvi pno31, av d vvd av pp-f px32 (c-acp dt j n1 p-acp n-jn) np1 vvd pno32 xx av: (47) sermon (DIV1) 776 Page 347
3966 nay he loved the appearance of goodnesse in the young man and imbraced him. nay he loved the appearance of Goodness in the young man and embraced him. uh-x pns31 vvd dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt j n1 cc vvd pno31. (47) sermon (DIV1) 776 Page 347
3967 Hee is of so sweet a nature that he never upbraided those that followed him with their former sinnes; He is of so sweet a nature that he never upbraided those that followed him with their former Sins; pns31 vbz pp-f av j dt n1 cst pns31 av-x vvd d cst vvd pno31 p-acp po32 j n2; (47) sermon (DIV1) 776 Page 347
3968 as Peter with deniall, and the like. as Peter with denial, and the like. c-acp np1 p-acp n1, cc dt j. (47) sermon (DIV1) 776 Page 347
3969 He is of so gracious a nature that he tooke not notice of petty infirmities in his Disciples, He is of so gracious a nature that he took not notice of Petty infirmities in his Disciples, pns31 vbz pp-f av j dt n1 cst pns31 vvd xx n1 pp-f j n2 p-acp po31 n2, (47) sermon (DIV1) 776 Page 347
3970 but tells them of the danger of those sinnes that might hurt them: but tells them of the danger of those Sins that might hurt them: cc-acp vvz pno32 pp-f dt n1 pp-f d n2 cst vmd vvi pno32: (47) sermon (DIV1) 776 Page 347
3971 being of so sweet a nature that he will not quench the smoaking flax, Isa. 4•. nor breake the brused reed, his whole life being nothing but a doing of good, He did all things well (as the Gospell speakes) excellent well. being of so sweet a nature that he will not quench the smoking flax, Isaiah 4•. nor break the Bruised reed, his Whole life being nothing but a doing of good, He did all things well (as the Gospel speaks) excellent well. n1 pp-f av j dt n1 cst pns31 vmb xx vvi dt j-vvg n1, np1 n1. ccx vvb dt j-vvn n1, po31 j-jn n1 vbg pix cc-acp dt vdg pp-f j, pns31 vdd d n2 av (c-acp dt n1 vvz) j av. (47) sermon (DIV1) 776 Page 347
3972 Now the consideration of what a gracious Spirit is in Christ, must needs be a loadstone of love, and make him beautifull. Now the consideration of what a gracious Spirit is in christ, must needs be a Loadstone of love, and make him beautiful. av dt n1 pp-f r-crq dt j n1 vbz p-acp np1, vmb av vbi dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vvi pno31 j. (47) sermon (DIV1) 777 Page 347
3973 Therefore Bernard saith well, When I thinke of Christ, I thinke at once of God, full of Majesty and Glory, Therefore Bernard Says well, When I think of christ, I think At once of God, full of Majesty and Glory, av np1 vvz av, c-crq pns11 vvb pp-f np1, pns11 vvb p-acp a-acp pp-f np1, j pp-f n1 cc n1, (47) sermon (DIV1) 777 Page 347
3974 and at the same time of Man full of meeknesse, gentlenesse and sweetnesse. and At the same time of Man full of meekness, gentleness and sweetness. cc p-acp dt d n1 pp-f n1 j pp-f n1, n1 cc n1. (47) sermon (DIV1) 777 Page 347
3975 So, let us consider of Christ as of the Mighty God, powerfull, and withall consider of him as a gentle and mild man; So, let us Consider of christ as of the Mighty God, powerful, and withal Consider of him as a gentle and mild man; av, vvb pno12 vvi pp-f np1 a-acp pp-f dt j np1, j, cc av vvb pp-f pno31 p-acp dt j cc j n1; (47) sermon (DIV1) 777 Page 347
3976 that came riding meekely on an Asse (as the Scripture sets him out) He was for all commers and gave entertainement to all: that Come riding meekly on an Ass (as the Scripture sets him out) He was for all comers and gave entertainment to all: cst vvd vvg av-j p-acp dt n1 (c-acp dt n1 vvz pno31 av) pns31 vbds p-acp d n2 cc vvd n1 p-acp d: (47) sermon (DIV1) 777 Page 347
3977 Come unto me all yee that are weary and heavy laden, &c. For the most weake and miserable person of all had the sweetest entertainment of him, He came to seeke, and to save that which was lost. Come unto me all ye that Are weary and heavy laden, etc. For the most weak and miserable person of all had the Sweetest entertainment of him, He Come to seek, and to save that which was lost. vvb p-acp pno11 d pn22 cst vbr j cc j vvn, av p-acp dt av-ds j cc j n1 pp-f d vhd dt js n1 pp-f pno31, pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi, cc pc-acp vvi d r-crq vbds vvn. (47) sermon (DIV1) 777 Page 348
3978 Let us I say thinke of him both as of the great God, and withall as of meeke Man: Let us I say think of him both as of the great God, and withal as of meek Man: vvb pno12 pns11 vvb vvi pp-f pno31 av-d c-acp pp-f dt j np1, cc av c-acp pp-f j n1: (47) sermon (DIV1) 777 Page 348
3979 the one to establish our soules, that he is able to doe great matters; the other to draw us to him because he loves us. the one to establish our Souls, that he is able to do great matters; the other to draw us to him Because he loves us. dt pi pc-acp vvi po12 n2, cst pns31 vbz j pc-acp vdi j n2; dt n-jn pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp pno31 c-acp pns31 vvz pno12. (47) sermon (DIV1) 777 Page 348
3980 We are affraid to goe to God a consuming fire, but now let us thinke we goe to bone of our bone and flesh of our flesh, to our brother, to one that out of his goodnesse abased himselfe of purpose that we might be one with him, who loved us more then his owne life, We Are afraid to go to God a consuming fire, but now let us think we go to bone of our bone and Flesh of our Flesh, to our brother, to one that out of his Goodness abased himself of purpose that we might be one with him, who loved us more then his own life, pns12 vbr j pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 dt j-vvg n1, p-acp av vvb pno12 vvi pns12 vvb p-acp n1 pp-f po12 n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n1, p-acp po12 n1, p-acp pi cst av pp-f po31 n1 vvd px31 pp-f n1 cst pns12 vmd vbi pi p-acp pno31, r-crq vvd pno12 av-dc cs po31 d n1, (47) sermon (DIV1) 777 Page 348
3981 and was contented to carry the curse for us that we might be blessed of God for ever, and was contented to carry the curse for us that we might be blessed of God for ever, cc vbds vvn pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp pno12 cst pns12 vmd vbi vvn pp-f np1 p-acp av, (47) sermon (DIV1) 777 Page 348
3982 and to suffer a most painefull and shamefull death that so hee might make us heires of everlasting life. and to suffer a most painful and shameful death that so he might make us Heirs of everlasting life. cc pc-acp vvi dt av-ds j cc j n1 cst av pns31 vmd vvi pno12 n2 pp-f j n1. (47) sermon (DIV1) 777 Page 348
3983 Christ is Spiritually lovely, the chiefest of ten thousand. christ is Spiritually lovely, the chiefest of ten thousand. np1 vbz av-j j, dt js-jn pp-f crd crd. (47) sermon (DIV1) 778 Page 348
3984 The Church sets him out by comparison, a standardbearer, a carrier of the banner of ten thousand. For, The Church sets him out by comparison, a Standard-bearer, a carrier of the banner of ten thousand. For, dt n1 vvz pno31 av p-acp n1, dt n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f crd crd. p-acp, (47) sermon (DIV1) 778 Page 348
3985 as the goodliest men use to carry the Ensigne, the Banner, so he the goodliest of all other is the standard bearer. as the Goodliest men use to carry the Ensign, the Banner, so he the Goodliest of all other is the standard bearer. c-acp dt js n2 vvb pc-acp vvi dt n1, dt n1, av pns31 dt js pp-f d n-jn vbz dt n1 n1. (47) sermon (DIV1) 778 Page 348
3986 Whence we gather, That Christ as he is beautifull and good, so he is incomparably beyond all comparison good, He is a standard bearer one among ten thousand, annoynted with the Oyle of gladnesse above his fellowes. Whence we gather, That christ as he is beautiful and good, so he is incomparably beyond all comparison good, He is a standard bearer one among ten thousand, anointed with the Oil of gladness above his Fellows. c-crq pns12 vvb, cst np1 c-acp pns31 vbz j cc j, av pns31 vbz av-j p-acp d n1 j, pns31 vbz dt n1 n1 crd p-acp crd crd, vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n2. (47) sermon (DIV1) 779 Page 348
3987 First, for that he is so neere to God by the personall union. And in regard likewise, That all others have all from him: First, for that he is so near to God by the personal Union. And in regard likewise, That all Others have all from him: ord, c-acp cst pns31 vbz av av-j p-acp np1 p-acp dt j n1. cc p-acp n1 av, cst d n2-jn vhb d p-acp pno31: (47) sermon (DIV1) 780 Page 348
3988 of his fulnesse we receive grace for grace, ours is but a derivative fulnesse, his glory and shining is as the shining of the body of the Sunne, ours as the light of the Aire, which is derived from the glory of the Sunne, ours is but the fulnesse of the streame, of his fullness we receive grace for grace, ours is but a derivative fullness, his glory and shining is as the shining of the body of the Sun, ours as the Light of the Air, which is derived from the glory of the Sun, ours is but the fullness of the stream, pp-f po31 n1 pns12 vvb n1 p-acp n1, png12 vbz cc-acp dt j-jn n1, po31 n1 cc vvg vbz p-acp dt j-vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, png12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, png12 vbz cc-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (47) sermon (DIV1) 781 Page 349
3989 and of the vessell, but the fulnesse of the fountaine and of the spring is his: and of the vessel, but the fullness of the fountain and of the spring is his: cc pp-f dt n1, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc pp-f dt n1 vbz po31: (47) sermon (DIV1) 781 Page 349
3990 thereupon he is called the head of the Church; thereupon he is called the head of the Church; av pns31 vbz vvn dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (47) sermon (DIV1) 781 Page 349
3991 the head is the tower of the body which hath all the five senses in it, the head is the tower of the body which hath all the five Senses in it, dt n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 r-crq vhz d dt crd n2 p-acp pn31, (47) sermon (DIV1) 781 Page 349
3992 and wisdome for the whole body. It seeth, heareth, understandeth, and doth all for the body; and Wisdom for the Whole body. It sees, hears, understands, and does all for the body; cc n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1. pn31 vvz, vvz, vvz, cc vdz d c-acp dt n1; (47) sermon (DIV1) 781 Page 349
3993 having influence into the other parts of it. So Christ is above all, and hath influence into all his Church, not onely eminencie, but influence. having influence into the other parts of it. So christ is above all, and hath influence into all his Church, not only eminency, but influence. vhg n1 p-acp dt j-jn n2 pp-f pn31. av np1 vbz p-acp d, cc vhz n1 p-acp d po31 n1, xx av-j n1, cc-acp n1. (47) sermon (DIV1) 781 Page 349
3994 What is excellent in the Heavens? the Sunne: So Christ is the Sunne of Righteousnesse: What is excellent in the Heavens? the Sun: So christ is the Sun of Righteousness: q-crq vbz j p-acp dt n2? dt n1: av np1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1: (47) sermon (DIV1) 782 Page 349
3995 the Starrs, He is the bright morning Starr, the Light: M•l. 42. He is the Light of the world. the Stars, He is the bright morning Starr, the Light: M•l. 42. He is the Light of the world. dt n2, pns31 vbz dt j n1 np1, dt n1: uh-n. crd pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (47) sermon (DIV1) 782 Page 349
3996 Come to all creatures, you have not any excellent amongst them but Christ is stiled from it. Come to all creatures, you have not any excellent among them but christ is styled from it. vvb p-acp d n2, pn22 vhb xx d j p-acp pno32 p-acp np1 vbz vvn p-acp pn31. (47) sermon (DIV1) 782 Page 349
3997 He is, the Lyon of the tribe of Iuda, the Lilly and the Rose, and the Lambe of God that taketh away the sinnes of the world, the Tree of life, &c. There is not a thing necessary to nature, He is, the lion of the tribe of Iuda, the Lily and the Rose, and the Lamb of God that Takes away the Sins of the world, the Tree of life, etc. There is not a thing necessary to nature, pns31 vbz, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 cc dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f np1 cst vvz av dt n2 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 pp-f n1, av pc-acp vbz xx dt n1 j p-acp n1, (47) sermon (DIV1) 782 Page 349
3998 but you have a stile from it given to Christ, to shew, that he is as necessary as Bread and Water, and the food of life. When we see Light therefore; but you have a style from it given to christ, to show, that he is as necessary as Bred and Water, and the food of life. When we see Light Therefore; cc-acp pn22 vhb dt n1 p-acp pn31 vvn p-acp np1, pc-acp vvi, cst pns31 vbz a-acp j c-acp n1 cc n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1. c-crq pns12 vvb j av; (47) sermon (DIV1) 782 Page 349
3999 thinke of the true Light: when the Sunne, thinke of the Sunne of Righteousnesse: so remember the bread and water of life in our common food, think of the true Light: when the Sun, think of the Sun of Righteousness: so Remember the bred and water of life in our Common food, vvb pp-f dt j n1: c-crq dt n1, vvb pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1: av vvb dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po12 j n1, (47) sermon (DIV1) 782 Page 349
4000 therefore the Sacraments were ordained, that as we goe to the sea by the conduct of rivers, Therefore the Sacraments were ordained, that as we go to the sea by the conduct of Rivers, av dt n2 vbdr vvn, cst c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, (47) sermon (DIV1) 782 Page 350
4001 so we might goe to the sea of all excellency and goodnesse by the conduct of these rivers of goodnes to be led by every excellency in the creature, to that of our mediatour Christ, who is the chiefest among ten thousand. so we might go to the sea of all excellency and Goodness by the conduct of these Rivers of Goodness to be led by every excellency in the creature, to that of our Mediator christ, who is the chiefest among ten thousand. av pns12 vmd vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2 pp-f n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp d pp-f po12 n1 np1, r-crq vbz dt js-jn p-acp crd crd. (47) sermon (DIV1) 782 Page 350
4002 To come more particularly to speake of his excellencies, omitting his two Natures in one Person God and Man; that we may consider his Offices, a King, Priest and Prophet: he being the chiefe in all these, To come more particularly to speak of his excellencies, omitting his two Nature's in one Person God and Man; that we may Consider his Offices, a King, Priest and Prophet: he being the chief in all these, pc-acp vvi av-dc av-j pc-acp vvi pp-f po31 n2, vvg po31 crd ng1 p-acp crd n1 np1 cc n1; cst pns12 vmb vvi po31 n2, dt n1, n1 cc n1: pns31 vbg dt j-jn p-acp d d, (47) sermon (DIV1) 783 Page 350
4003 so all good Kings before him were tipes of him, as also the Prophets and Priests, he was all in one. so all good Kings before him were tipes of him, as also the prophets and Priests, he was all in one. av d j n2 p-acp pno31 vbdr n2 pp-f pno31, c-acp av dt n2 cc n2, pns31 vbds av-d p-acp pi. (47) sermon (DIV1) 783 Page 350
4004 Never any before him was King, Priest and Prophet, as hee was King, Priest and Prophet in one, Never any before him was King, Priest and Prophet, as he was King, Priest and Prophet in one, av-x d p-acp pno31 vbds n1, n1 cc n1, c-acp pns31 vbds n1, n1 cc n1 p-acp crd, (47) sermon (DIV1) 783 Page 350
4005 so in every respect he was incomparable above all. so in every respect he was incomparable above all. av p-acp d n1 pns31 vbds j p-acp d. (47) sermon (DIV1) 783 Page 350
4006 Such a King, as is King of Kings, and subdueth things unconquerable to all other Kings, even the greatest enemies of all, such a King as conquered the World, Death, Hell and Sinne, all things that are terrible: Such a King, as is King of Kings, and subdueth things unconquerable to all other Kings, even the greatest enemies of all, such a King as conquered the World, Death, Hell and Sin, all things that Are terrible: d dt n1, c-acp vbz n1 pp-f n2, cc vvz n2 j-u p-acp d j-jn n2, av dt js n2 pp-f d, d dt n1 a-acp vvd dt n1, n1, n1 cc n1, d n2 cst vbr j: (47) sermon (DIV1) 783 Page 350
4007 Death you know is called the king of feares, because it terrifieth even Kings themselves. Death you know is called the King of fears, Because it terrifieth even Kings themselves. n1 pn22 vvb vbz vvn dt n1 pp-f n2, c-acp pn31 vvz av n2 px32. (47) sermon (DIV1) 783 Page 350
4008 Christ is such a King as takes away these terrible greatest ills of all, such a King as rules over the soule and conscience, (the best part of man) where he settles and stablisheth peace, such a King as sets up his Kingdome in our very soules and hearts, guides our thoughts, desires, actions and affections, setting up a peaceable government there, christ is such a King as Takes away these terrible greatest ills of all, such a King as rules over the soul and conscience, (the best part of man) where he settles and stablisheth peace, such a King as sets up his Kingdom in our very Souls and hearts, guides our thoughts, Desires, actions and affections, setting up a peaceable government there, np1 vbz d dt n1 c-acp vvz av d j js n2-jn pp-f d, d dt n1 p-acp n2 p-acp dt n1 cc n1, (dt js n1 pp-f n1) c-crq pns31 vvz cc vvz n1, d dt n1 c-acp vvz a-acp po31 n1 p-acp po12 j n2 cc n2, vvz po12 n2, n2, n2 cc n2, vvg a-acp dt j n1 a-acp, (47) sermon (DIV1) 783 Page 350
4009 so hee is an incomparable King even in regard of that Office; so he is an incomparable King even in regard of that Office; av pns31 vbz dt j n1 av p-acp n1 pp-f d n1; (47) sermon (DIV1) 783 Page 350
4010 He is the chiefest of ten thousand, such a King as carries the government upon his owne shoulders, He is the chiefest of ten thousand, such a King as carries the government upon his own shoulders, pns31 vbz dt js-jn pp-f crd crd, d dt n1 c-acp vvz dt n1 p-acp po31 d n2, (47) sermon (DIV1) 783 Page 351
4011 as it is Isa. 9. •. as it is Isaiah 9. •. c-acp pn31 vbz np1 crd •. (47) sermon (DIV1) 783 Page 351
4012 He devolves not the care to another to make it as he list and so be a cypher himselfe, He devolves not the care to Another to make it as he list and so be a cypher himself, pns31 vvz xx dt n1 p-acp j-jn pc-acp vvi pn31 c-acp pns31 vvd cc av vbi dt n1 px31, (47) sermon (DIV1) 783 Page 351
4013 but hee carries all upon his owne shoulder, hee needs not a Pope for his vicar. but he carries all upon his own shoulder, he needs not a Pope for his vicar. cc-acp pns31 vvz d p-acp po31 d n1, pns31 vvz xx dt n1 p-acp po31 n1. (47) sermon (DIV1) 783 Page 351
4014 Againe, as a Priest such a High Priest as offered himselfe a sacrifice by his eternall Spirit: he as God offered up his Man-hood, such a Priest as hath satisfied the wrath of God, and reconciled God to man. Again, as a Priest such a High Priest as offered himself a sacrifice by his Eternal Spirit: he as God offered up his Manhood, such a Priest as hath satisfied the wrath of God, and reconciled God to man. av, c-acp dt n1 d dt j n1 a-acp vvd px31 dt n1 p-acp po31 j n1: pns31 p-acp np1 vvd a-acp po31 n1, d dt n1 c-acp vhz vvn dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vvn np1 p-acp n1. (47) sermon (DIV1) 784 Page 351
4015 All other Priests were but types of this Priest, who is such a Priest as never dies, but lives for ever to make intercession for us in Heaven, by vertue of that sacrifice which he offered in the daies of his flesh: All other Priests were but types of this Priest, who is such a Priest as never die, but lives for ever to make Intercession for us in Heaven, by virtue of that sacrifice which he offered in the days of his Flesh: av-d j-jn n2 vbdr cc-acp n2 pp-f d n1, r-crq vbz d dt n1 c-acp av-x vvz, p-acp n2 c-acp av pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp n1, p-acp n1 pp-f d n1 r-crq pns31 vvd p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1: (47) sermon (DIV1) 784 Page 351
4016 He was both Priest and Sacrifice. Such a Priest as is touched with our infirmities, so mild and gentle, full of pitty and mercy. He was both Priest and Sacrifice. Such a Priest as is touched with our infirmities, so mild and gentle, full of pity and mercy. pns31 vbds av-d n1 cc n1. d dt n1 c-acp vbz vvn p-acp po12 n2, av j cc j, j pp-f n1 cc n1. (47) sermon (DIV1) 784 Page 351
4017 No Priest to this Priest, God onely smelt a sweet smell from this sacrifice. No Priest to this Priest, God only smelled a sweet smell from this sacrifice. uh-dx n1 p-acp d n1, np1 av-j vvd dt j n1 p-acp d n1. (47) sermon (DIV1) 784 Page 351
4018 And for his Propheticall Office, hee is a Prophet beyond all others, such a one as can instruct the soule, other men can propound doctrines, And for his Prophetical Office, he is a Prophet beyond all Others, such a one as can instruct the soul, other men can propound doctrines, cc p-acp po31 j n1, pns31 vbz dt n1 p-acp d n2-jn, d dt crd c-acp vmb vvi dt n1, j-jn n2 vmb vvi n2, (47) sermon (DIV1) 785 Page 351
4019 but hee can open the understanding and hath the key of the heart, the key of David which can open the soule: but he can open the understanding and hath the key of the heart, the key of David which can open the soul: cc-acp pns31 vmb vvi dt n1 cc vhz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 pp-f np1 r-crq vmb vvi dt n1: (47) sermon (DIV1) 785 Page 351
4020 by his holy Spirit h•e can make the very simple full of knowledge, such a Prophet as hath his chaire in the very heart of man, this great Bishop of our soules,1 Pet. 2. 25. NONLATINALPHABET the Angell of the covenant, that NONLATINALPHABET, the messenger of the Father: by his holy Spirit h•e can make the very simple full of knowledge, such a Prophet as hath his chair in the very heart of man, this great Bishop of our soules,1 Pet. 2. 25. the Angel of the Covenant, that, the Messenger of the Father: p-acp po31 j n1 n1 vmb vvi dt j j j pp-f n1, d dt n1 a-acp vhz po31 n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, d j n1 pp-f po12 n1 np1 crd crd dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst, dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (47) sermon (DIV1) 785 Page 351
4021 so he is the chiefe of ten thousand: consider him as King, as Priest or as Prophet. so he is the chief of ten thousand: Consider him as King, as Priest or as Prophet. av pns31 vbz dt n-jn pp-f crd crd: vvb pno31 p-acp n1, p-acp n1 cc c-acp n1. (47) sermon (DIV1) 785 Page 351
4022 The use of this is exceeding pregnant, comfortable and large, that we have such a Saviour such an eminent person, The use of this is exceeding pregnant, comfortable and large, that we have such a Saviour such an eminent person, dt n1 pp-f d vbz vvg j, j cc j, cst pns12 vhb d dt n1 d dt j n1, (47) sermon (DIV1) 786 Page 352
4023 so neere so puculiar to us. so near so puculiar to us. av av-j av j p-acp pno12. (47) sermon (DIV1) 786 Page 352
4024 Our Beloved, my Beloved, If he were a Beloved the chiefe of ten thousand, it were no great matter, Our beloved, my beloved, If he were a beloved the chief of ten thousand, it were no great matter, po12 j-vvn, po11 j-vvn, cs pns31 vbdr dt vvn dt n-jn pp-f crd crd, pn31 vbdr dx j n1, (47) sermon (DIV1) 786 Page 352
4025 but he is mine, he is thus excellent: but he is mine, he is thus excellent: cc-acp pns31 vbz png11, pns31 vbz av j: (47) sermon (DIV1) 786 Page 352
4026 excellent considered with propriety in it, and a peculiar propriety, peculiarity and propriety together with transcendent excellency makes happy if there be any enjoying of it. excellent considered with propriety in it, and a peculiar propriety, peculiarity and propriety together with transcendent excellency makes happy if there be any enjoying of it. j vvn p-acp n1 p-acp pn31, cc dt j n1, n1 cc n1 av p-acp j n1 vvz j cs pc-acp vbb d n-vvg pp-f pn31. (47) sermon (DIV1) 786 Page 352
4027 Therefore repent not your selves of your repentings, but thinke I have not cast away my love, Therefore Repent not your selves of your repentings, but think I have not cast away my love, av vvb xx po22 n2 pp-f po22 n2-vvg, cc-acp vvb pns11 vhb xx vvn av po11 n1, (47) sermon (DIV1) 786 Page 352
4028 but have set it upon such an object as deserves it, for my Beloved is the chiefest of ten thousand. but have Set it upon such an Object as deserves it, for my beloved is the chiefest of ten thousand. cc-acp vhb vvn pn31 p-acp d dt n1 c-acp vvz pn31, p-acp po11 j-vvn vbz dt js-jn pp-f crd crd. (47) sermon (DIV1) 786 Page 352
4029 The end of the fourteenth Sermon. The end of the fourteenth Sermon. dt n1 pp-f dt ord n1. (47) sermon (DIV1) 786 Page 352
4030 THE FIFTEENTH SERMON. CANT. V. X. My Beloved is white and ruddie the chiefest among ten thousand. THE FIFTEENTH SERMON. CANT. V. X. My beloved is white and ruddy the chiefest among ten thousand. dt ord n1. n1. np1 fw-la po11 j-vvn vbz j-jn cc j dt js-jn p-acp crd crd. (48) sermon (DIV1) 786 Page 353
4031 LOve is such a boundlesse affection that where it once breakes foorth in praises upon a good foundation, it knowes no measure, LOve is such a boundless affection that where it once breaks forth in praises upon a good Foundation, it knows no measure, n1 vbz d dt j n1 cst c-crq pn31 a-acp vvz av p-acp n2 p-acp dt j n1, pn31 vvz dx n1, (48) sermon (DIV1) 787 Page 353
4032 as we see here in the Church, who being provoked, and (as it were) exasperated by the daughters of Ierusalem to explaine the excellency of him shee had with so much affection incessantly sought after. as we see Here in the Church, who being provoked, and (as it were) exasperated by the daughters of Ierusalem to explain the excellency of him she had with so much affection incessantly sought After. c-acp pns12 vvb av p-acp dt n1, r-crq vbg vvn, cc (c-acp pn31 vbdr) vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f pno31 pns31 vhd p-acp av d n1 av-j vvn a-acp. (48) sermon (DIV1) 787 Page 353
4033 That she might justifie her choice (ere she descend into Particulars) she breakes foorth into this generall description of her Beloved, whereby she cuts of from all hopes of equalling him, My Beloved is white and ruddie, (exceeding faire) nay, the cheefe among ten thousand, (none like him) she would not have us thinke she had bestowed her love but on the most excellent of all, the cheefe of ten thousand. That she might justify her choice (ere she descend into Particulars) she breaks forth into this general description of her beloved, whereby she cuts of from all hope's of equalling him, My beloved is white and ruddy, (exceeding fair) nay, the chief among ten thousand, (none like him) she would not have us think she had bestowed her love but on the most excellent of all, the chief of ten thousand. cst pns31 vmd vvi po31 n1 (c-acp pns31 vvb p-acp n2-j) pns31 vvz av p-acp d j n1 pp-f po31 j-vvn, c-crq pns31 vvz pp-f p-acp d n2 pp-f vvg pno31, po11 j-vvn vbz j-jn cc j, (vvg j) uh-x, dt j-jn p-acp crd crd, (pix av-j pno31) pns31 vmd xx vhi pno12 vvi pns31 vhd vvn po31 n1 cc-acp p-acp dt av-ds j pp-f d, dt n-jn pp-f crd crd. (48) sermon (DIV1) 787 Page 354
4034 Well were it for us that we could doe so in our love, that we might be able to justifie our choice, not to spend it on sinfull, vaine and unprofitable things, which cause repentance and mourning in the conclusion, whereof the Church here worthily cleereth herselfe; Well were it for us that we could do so in our love, that we might be able to justify our choice, not to spend it on sinful, vain and unprofitable things, which cause Repentance and mourning in the conclusion, whereof the Church Here worthily cleareth herself; av vbdr pn31 p-acp pno12 cst pns12 vmd vdi av p-acp po12 n1, cst pns12 vmd vbi j pc-acp vvi po12 n1, xx pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp j, j cc j n2, r-crq n1 n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1, c-crq dt n1 av av-j vvz px31; (48) sermon (DIV1) 787 Page 354
4035 in that she had chosen the cheefe among ten thousand. in that she had chosen the chief among ten thousand. p-acp cst pns31 vhd vvn dt j-jn p-acp crd crd. (48) sermon (DIV1) 787 Page 354
4036 And most justly did she place her affections upon so excellent an object, who was so full of all the treasures of wisdome and knowledge, Colos. 1. 11. the life of our life, in whom dwelt all the fulnesse of the Godhead bodily, in whom was a gracious mixture and compound of all heavenly graces, where Greatnesse and Goodnesse, Iustice and Mercy, God and Man meete in one Person. And most justly did she place her affections upon so excellent an Object, who was so full of all the treasures of Wisdom and knowledge, Colos 1. 11. the life of our life, in whom dwelled all the fullness of the Godhead bodily, in whom was a gracious mixture and compound of all heavenly graces, where Greatness and goodness, justice and Mercy, God and Man meet in one Person. cc av-ds av-j vdd pns31 vvi po31 n2 p-acp av j dt n1, r-crq vbds av j pp-f d dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, np1 crd crd dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, p-acp r-crq vvd d dt n1 pp-f dt n1 j, p-acp ro-crq vbds dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f d j n2, c-crq n1 cc n1, n1 cc n1, np1 cc n1 vvi p-acp crd n1. (48) sermon (DIV1) 788 Page 354
4037 Such in one who breakes no bru•sed reed, Mat. 12. nor quenches the smoaking flax, who refuses not sinners, but invites them unto him: Such in one who breaks no bru•sed reed, Mathew 12. nor quenches the smoking flax, who refuses not Sinners, but invites them unto him: d p-acp pi r-crq vvz dx vvn n1, np1 crd cc vvz dt j-vvg n1, r-crq vvz xx n2, cc-acp vvz pno32 p-acp pno31: (48) sermon (DIV1) 788 Page 354
4038 offering to heale all and cure all who come unto him: he is a King indeed; offering to heal all and cure all who come unto him: he is a King indeed; vvg pc-acp vvi d cc vvi d r-crq vvb p-acp pno31: pns31 vbz dt n1 av; (48) sermon (DIV1) 788 Page 354
4039 but this also approoves her choice; but this also approves her choice; cc-acp d av vvz po31 n1; (48) sermon (DIV1) 788 Page 354
4040 he rules all, commands all, judges all, what then can she want who hath such a friend, such a husband, whose government is so winning, mild and mercifull? he rules all, commands all, judges all, what then can she want who hath such a friend, such a husband, whose government is so winning, mild and merciful? pns31 vvz d, vvz d, n2 d, r-crq av vmb pns31 vvi r-crq vhz d dt n1, d dt n1, rg-crq n1 vbz av vvg, j cc j? (48) sermon (DIV1) 788 Page 354
4041 He is not such a Monarch as loves to get authority by sternesse like Rehoboam. But by those aimeable graces of gentlenesse and love, all the excellencies of holinesse, purity and righteousnesse, are sweetly tempered with love and meekenesse in him: He is not such a Monarch as loves to get Authority by sternness like Rehoboam. But by those aimeable graces of gentleness and love, all the excellencies of holiness, purity and righteousness, Are sweetly tempered with love and meekness in him: pns31 vbz xx d dt n1 p-acp n2 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp n1 av-j np1. cc-acp p-acp d j n2 pp-f n1 cc vvb, d dt n2 pp-f n1, n1 cc n1, vbr av-j vvn p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31: (48) sermon (DIV1) 789 Page 355
4042 you may see for instance how hee takes his Disciples part against the Pharisees, (and the poore womans that came to wash his feet and kissed them,) against the Pharisee that had invited him to dinner. you may see for instance how he Takes his Disciples part against the Pharisees, (and the poor woman's that Come to wash his feet and kissed them,) against the Pharisee that had invited him to dinner. pn22 vmb vvi p-acp n1 c-crq pns31 vvz po31 n2 vvi p-acp dt np2, (cc dt j n2 cst vvd pc-acp vvi po31 n2 cc vvd pno32,) p-acp dt np1 cst vhd vvn pno31 p-acp n1. (48) sermon (DIV1) 789 Page 355
4043 The Church is a company of despised people, that are scorned of Pharisaicall proud spirits, who perhaps have morallity and strength of parts to praise them with. The Church is a company of despised people, that Are scorned of Pharisaical proud spirits, who perhaps have morality and strength of parts to praise them with. dt n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f j-vvn n1, cst vbr vvn pp-f j j n2, r-crq av vhb n1 cc n1 pp-f n2 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp. (48) sermon (DIV1) 789 Page 355
4044 Now Christ takes part with the broken spirits against all proud spirits, howsoever he be gone to Heaven (where he is full of Majesty) yet he hath not forgotten his meekenesse nor changed his nature with change of honour. Now christ Takes part with the broken spirits against all proud spirits, howsoever he be gone to Heaven (where he is full of Majesty) yet he hath not forgotten his meekness nor changed his nature with change of honour. av np1 vvz n1 p-acp dt j-vvn n2 p-acp d j n2, c-acp pns31 vbb vvn p-acp n1 (c-crq pns31 vbz j pp-f n1) av pns31 vhz xx vvn po31 n1 ccx vvd po31 n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1. (48) sermon (DIV1) 789 Page 355
4045 He is now more honoured then he was, for, he hath a Name above all Names, Acts 9. in Heaven or in Earth, yet he is pittifull still. He is now more honoured then he was, for, he hath a Name above all Names, Acts 9. in Heaven or in Earth, yet he is pitiful still. pns31 vbz av av-dc vvn cs pns31 vbds, c-acp, pns31 vhz dt n1 p-acp d n2, n2 crd p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1, av pns31 vbz j av. (48) sermon (DIV1) 789 Page 355
4046 Saul Saul why persecutest thou mee? He makes the Churches case his owne still, together with beames of glory there are bowells of pitty in him, the same that he had here upon earth. Saul Saul why Persecutest thou me? He makes the Churches case his own still, together with beams of glory there Are bowels of pity in him, the same that he had Here upon earth. np1 np1 q-crq vv2 pns21 pno11? pns31 vvz dt ng1 n1 po31 d av, av p-acp n2 pp-f n1 pc-acp vbr n2 pp-f n1 p-acp pno31, dt d cst pns31 vhd av p-acp n1. (48) sermon (DIV1) 789 Page 355
4047 Which makes him so lovely to the truly broken hearted beleeving soule, My Beloved is white and ruddy. Which makes him so lovely to the truly broken hearted believing soul, My beloved is white and ruddy. r-crq vvz pno31 av j p-acp dt av-j vvn j j-vvg n1, po11 j-vvn vbz j-jn cc j. (48) sermon (DIV1) 789 Page 355
4048 He is set out likewise by comparing him with all others whatsoever, hee is the cheefe of ten thousand, a certaine number for an uncertaine, that is, the chiefe among all, in all things Christ hath the preheminence: He is Set out likewise by comparing him with all Others whatsoever, he is the chief of ten thousand, a certain number for an uncertain, that is, the chief among all, in all things christ hath the pre-eminence: pns31 vbz vvn av av p-acp vvg pno31 p-acp d n2-jn r-crq, pns31 vbz dt n-jn pp-f crd crd, dt j n1 p-acp dt j, cst vbz, dt j-jn p-acp d, p-acp d n2 np1 vhz dt n1: (48) sermon (DIV1) 790 Page 356
4049 hee is the first borne from the dead, hee is the first borne of every creature, he is the eldest brother, he is the cheefe among all. he is the First born from the dead, he is the First born of every creature, he is the eldest brother, he is the chief among all. pns31 vbz dt ord vvn p-acp dt j, pns31 vbz dt ord vvn pp-f d n1, pns31 vbz dt js-jn n1, pns31 vbz dt j-jn p-acp d. (48) sermon (DIV1) 790 Page 356
4050 For all Kings, Priests and Prophets before were but types and shaddowes of him: Hee the body, the truth and the substance. For all Kings, Priests and prophets before were but types and shadows of him: He the body, the truth and the substance. p-acp d n2, n2 cc n2 a-acp vbdr p-acp n2 cc n2 pp-f pno31: pns31 dt n1, dt n1 cc dt n1. (48) sermon (DIV1) 790 Page 356
4051 And (as was shewed before) he is all three in one, King, Priest and Prophet, the great Doctor and Prophet of his Church, that spake by all the former Prophets, And (as was showed before) he is all three in one, King, Priest and Prophet, the great Doctor and Prophet of his Church, that spoke by all the former prophets, cc (c-acp vbds vvn a-acp) pns31 vbz d crd p-acp crd, n1, n1 cc n1, dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1, cst vvd p-acp d dt j n2, (48) sermon (DIV1) 790 Page 356
4052 and speakes by his ministers to the end of the world. and speaks by his Ministers to the end of the world. cc vvz p-acp po31 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (48) sermon (DIV1) 790 Page 356
4053 The Angell of the covenant, that NONLATINALPHABET the word, that expresseth his Fathers brest, that as he came from the bosome of his Father so laies open his counsell to man-kind. The Angel of the Covenant, that the word, that Expresses his Father's breast, that as he Come from the bosom of his Father so lays open his counsel to mankind. dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst dt n1, cst vvz po31 ng1 n1, cst c-acp pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 av vvz j po31 n1 p-acp n1. (48) sermon (DIV1) 790 Page 356
4054 It was he that spake by Noah, and preached by his Spirit to the soules that are now in prison, (as Peter speakes) so, he is the cheefe among all. It was he that spoke by Noah, and preached by his Spirit to the Souls that Are now in prison, (as Peter speaks) so, he is the chief among all. pn31 vbds pns31 cst vvd p-acp np1, cc vvd p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n2 cst vbr av p-acp n1, (c-acp np1 vvz) av, pns31 vbz dt j-jn p-acp d. (48) sermon (DIV1) 790 Page 356
4055 But especially in regard of his Righteousnesse; But especially in regard of his Righteousness; cc-acp av-j p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n1; (48) sermon (DIV1) 790 Page 356
4056 for which Paul accounted all dung and drosse to be found in Christ, not having his owne Righteousnesse, for which Paul accounted all dung and dross to be found in christ, not having his own Righteousness, p-acp r-crq np1 vvd d n1 cc n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp np1, xx vhg png31 d n1, (48) sermon (DIV1) 790 Page 356
4057 but the Righteousnesse that is in Christ: but the Righteousness that is in christ: cc-acp dt n1 cst vbz p-acp np1: (48) sermon (DIV1) 790 Page 356
4058 which is more then the Righteousnesse of an Angell, being the Righteousnesse of God-Man, and above all the Righteousnesse of the law. which is more then the Righteousness of an Angel, being the Righteousness of God-Man, and above all the Righteousness of the law. r-crq vbz av-dc cs dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vbg dt n1 pp-f n1, cc p-acp d dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (48) sermon (DIV1) 790 Page 356
4059 But what is this to us or to the Church? yes, for his beauty and excellency is the Churches, because hee is the Churches. But what is this to us or to the Church? yes, for his beauty and excellency is the Churches, Because he is the Churches. cc-acp q-crq vbz d p-acp pno12 cc p-acp dt n1? uh, c-acp po31 n1 cc n1 vbz dt n2, c-acp pns31 vbz dt n2. (48) sermon (DIV1) 791 Page 356
4060 My Beloved is white and ruddie, and my Beloved is the chiefe among ten thousand. My beloved is white and ruddy, and my beloved is the chief among ten thousand. po11 j-vvn vbz j-jn cc j, cc po11 j-vvn vbz dt j-jn p-acp crd crd. (48) sermon (DIV1) 791 Page 356
4061 It is the peculiar interest that the Church hath in Christ that doth relish her spirit, excellencie with propriety in him: It is the peculiar Interest that the Church hath in christ that does relish her Spirit, excellency with propriety in him: pn31 vbz dt j n1 cst dt n1 vhz p-acp np1 cst vdz vvi po31 n1, n1 p-acp n1 p-acp pno31: (48) sermon (DIV1) 791 Page 356
4062 I am my Beloveds and my Beloved is mine. I am my Beloveds and my beloved is mine. pns11 vbm po11 ng1-vvn cc po11 j-vvn vbz png11. (48) sermon (DIV1) 791 Page 357
4063 The more excellent the husband is, the more excellent is the wife, shee onely shines in his beames, The more excellent the husband is, the more excellent is the wife, she only shines in his beams, dt av-dc j dt n1 vbz, dt av-dc j vbz dt n1, pns31 av-j vvz p-acp po31 n2, (48) sermon (DIV1) 791 Page 357
4064 therefore it is the interest that wee have in Christ that indeares Christ to us. But to come to more particular application of it. Therefore it is the Interest that we have in christ that endears christ to us. But to come to more particular application of it. av pn31 vbz dt n1 cst pns12 vhb p-acp np1 cst vvz np1 p-acp pno12. p-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp av-dc j n1 pp-f pn31. (48) sermon (DIV1) 791 Page 357
4065 Is Christ thus excellent, superexcellent, thus transcendently excellent, white and ruddie, the cheife of ten thousand this serves, Is christ thus excellent, superexcellent, thus transcendently excellent, white and ruddy, the chief of ten thousand this serves, vbz np1 av j, j, av av-j j, j-jn cc j, dt n-jn pp-f crd crd d vvz, (48) sermon (DIV1) 791 Page 357
4066 To draw those that are not yet in Christ unto him. To comfort those that are in Christ. To draw those that Are not yet in christ unto him. To Comfort those that Are in christ. pc-acp vvi d cst vbr xx av p-acp np1 p-acp pno31. pc-acp vvi d cst vbr p-acp np1. (48) sermon (DIV1) 792 Page 357
4067 First, those that are not yet in Christ, not contracted to him to draw them; First, those that Are not yet in christ, not contracted to him to draw them; ord, d cst vbr xx av p-acp np1, xx vvn p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi pno32; (48) sermon (DIV1) 794 Page 357
4068 what can prevaile more then that which is in Christ? Beauty and excellencies, greatnesse and goodnesse. what can prevail more then that which is in christ? Beauty and excellencies, greatness and Goodness. q-crq vmb vvi av-dc cs d r-crq vbz p-acp np1? n1 cc n2, n1 cc n1. (48) sermon (DIV1) 794 Page 357
4069 And indeed one maine end of our calling the ministery is, to lay open and unfold the unsearchable riches of Christ, to digg up the mine, thereby to draw the affections of those that belong to God to Christ. And indeed one main end of our calling the Ministry is, to lay open and unfold the unsearchable riches of christ, to dig up the mine, thereby to draw the affections of those that belong to God to christ. cc av crd j n1 pp-f po12 n1 dt n1 vbz, pc-acp vvi j cc vvi dt j n2 pp-f np1, pc-acp vvb a-acp dt n1, av pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f d cst vvb p-acp np1 p-acp np1. (48) sermon (DIV1) 794 Page 357
4070 But it is not enough to know that there are excellencies in Christ to draw us to him, but, there must be a sight of our misery, what beggers we are and how indebted. But it is not enough to know that there Are excellencies in christ to draw us to him, but, there must be a sighed of our misery, what beggars we Are and how indebted. p-acp pn31 vbz xx av-d pc-acp vvi cst a-acp vbr n2 p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp pno31, p-acp, a-acp vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, r-crq n2 pns12 vbr cc q-crq vvn. (48) sermon (DIV1) 795 Page 357
4071 Before we are in Christ we are not our owne, the Divell layes claime to us that we are his, death laies claime to us, we are under sinne, we cannot satisfie one of a thousand, Before we Are in christ we Are not our own, the devil lays claim to us that we Are his, death lays claim to us, we Are under sin, we cannot satisfy one of a thousand, c-acp pns12 vbr p-acp np1 pns12 vbr xx po12 d, dt n1 vvz n1 p-acp pno12 cst pns12 vbr png31, n1 vvz n1 p-acp pno12, pns12 vbr p-acp n1, pns12 vmbx vvi crd pp-f dt crd, (48) sermon (DIV1) 795 Page 357
4072 therefore this inforceth to make out to joyne with him that can discharge all our debts, answer all our suits, Therefore this enforceth to make out to join with him that can discharge all our debts, answer all our suits, av d vvz pc-acp vvi av pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 cst vmb vvi d po12 n2, vvb d po12 n2, (48) sermon (DIV1) 795 Page 357
4073 and non-suite Sathan in the Court of Heaven. and nonsuit Sathan in the Court of Heaven. cc n1 np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (48) sermon (DIV1) 795 Page 357
4074 When once we are married to the Lord of Heaven and Earth all is ours, we have a large Charter, All things are yours, Quest. When once we Are married to the Lord of Heaven and Earth all is ours, we have a large Charter, All things Are yours, Quest. c-crq a-acp pns12 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 d vbz png12, pns12 vhb dt j n1, d n2 vbr png22, n1. (48) sermon (DIV1) 795 Page 358
4075 and you are Christs and Christs is Gods Why are all things ours? Because wee are married to Christ who is Lord of all. and you Are Christ and Christ is God's Why Are all things ours? Because we Are married to christ who is Lord of all. cc pn22 vbr npg1 cc npg1 vbz npg1 q-crq vbr d n2 png12? c-acp pns12 vbr vvn p-acp np1 r-crq vbz n1 pp-f d. (48) sermon (DIV1) 795 Page 358
4076 It is the end of our calling to sue for a marriage betweene Christ and every soule, wee are the friends of the Bride, to bring the Church to him, It is the end of our calling to sue for a marriage between christ and every soul, we Are the Friends of the Bride, to bring the Church to him, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1 cc d n1, pns12 vbr dt n2 pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp pno31, (48) sermon (DIV1) 797 Page 358
4077 and the friends of the Church to bring Christ to them: and the Friends of the Church to bring christ to them: cc dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp pno32: (48) sermon (DIV1) 797 Page 358
4078 It is the end of our ministry to bring the soule and Christ together, and let no debts, no sinnes hinder, It is the end of our Ministry to bring the soul and christ together, and let no debts, no Sins hinder, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc np1 av, cc vvb dx n2, dx n2 vvi, (48) sermon (DIV1) 797 Page 358
4079 for especially he invites such as are sensible of their sinnes, where sinne abounds, grace abounds much more. for especially he invites such as Are sensible of their Sins, where sin abounds, grace abounds much more. c-acp av-j pns31 vvz d c-acp vbr j pp-f po32 n2, c-crq n1 vvz, n1 vvz d dc. (48) sermon (DIV1) 797 Page 358
4080 Mat 11. 28. Come unto me all ye that are weary and heavy laden. And, hee came to seeke and to save that which was lost. Mathew 11. 28. Come unto me all you that Are weary and heavy laden. And, he Come to seek and to save that which was lost. np1 crd crd np1 p-acp pno11 d pn22 cst vbr j cc j vvn. cc, pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi d r-crq vbds vvn. (48) sermon (DIV1) 797 Page 358
4081 He requires no more, but that we bee sensible of our debts and miseries, which sence hee workes likewise by his holy Spirit. He requires no more, but that we be sensible of our debts and misery's, which sense he works likewise by his holy Spirit. pns31 vvz av-dx av-dc, cc-acp cst pns12 vbb j pp-f po12 n2 cc n2, r-crq n1 pns31 vvz av p-acp po31 j n1. (48) sermon (DIV1) 797 Page 358
4082 Againe, for those that have entertained Christ, let them see what an excellent gracious Person they have entertained, who is the cheefe of ten thousand. Again, for those that have entertained christ, let them see what an excellent gracious Person they have entertained, who is the chief of ten thousand. av, p-acp d cst vhb vvn np1, vvb pno32 vvi r-crq dt j j n1 pns32 vhb vvn, r-crq vbz dt n-jn pp-f crd crd. (48) sermon (DIV1) 798 Page 358
4083 The world thinks them a company of silly meane people that make choice of Christ, Religion, the Word, The world thinks them a company of silly mean people that make choice of christ, Religion, the Word, dt n1 vvz pno32 dt n1 pp-f j j n1 cst vvb n1 pp-f np1, n1, dt n1, (48) sermon (DIV1) 798 Page 358
4084 and such things, but here is a justification of their choice, they choose him that is the cheefe of ten thousand, Let him kisse me with the kisses of his mouth (saith the Spouse, ) for thy love is better then wine, nay then life it selfe: and such things, but Here is a justification of their choice, they choose him that is the chief of ten thousand, Let him kiss me with the Kisses of his Mouth (Says the Spouse,) for thy love is better then wine, nay then life it self: cc d n2, cc-acp av vbz dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, pns32 vvb pno31 cst vbz dt n-jn pp-f crd crd, vvb pno31 vvi pno11 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 (vvz dt n1,) p-acp po21 n1 vbz jc cs n1, uh-x av n1 pn31 n1: (48) sermon (DIV1) 798 Page 358
4085 A Christian may justifie the choice that he hath made with Mary of the good part; A Christian may justify the choice that he hath made with Marry of the good part; dt njp vmb vvi dt n1 cst pns31 vhz vvn p-acp vvi pp-f dt j n1; (48) sermon (DIV1) 798 Page 358
4086 against all those that shall disparage his choice. Let the world account Christians what they will; against all those that shall disparage his choice. Let the world account Christians what they will; p-acp d d cst vmb vvi po31 n1. vvb dt n1 n1 np1 r-crq pns32 vmb; (48) sermon (DIV1) 798 Page 359
4087 that they are a company of deluded besotted persons, fooles and madmen. The Christian is the onely wise man: that they Are a company of deluded besotted Persons, Fools and madmen. The Christian is the only wise man: cst pns32 vbr dt n1 pp-f vvn vvn n2, n2 cc n2. dt njp vbz dt j j n1: (48) sermon (DIV1) 798 Page 359
4088 Wisdome is seene in choice especially; Wisdom is seen in choice especially; n1 vbz vvn p-acp n1 av-j; (48) sermon (DIV1) 798 Page 359
4089 and here is the choice of that which is excellent and most excellent of all, the cheefe of ten thousand. and Here is the choice of that which is excellent and most excellent of all, the chief of ten thousand. cc av vbz dt n1 pp-f d r-crq vbz j cc av-ds j pp-f d, dt n-jn pp-f crd crd. (48) sermon (DIV1) 798 Page 359
4090 So also, Wee may see here the desperate and base f•lly of all whatsoever (save true Christians) what doe they make choice of to joyne to, that which is base, the co•demned world, vaine transitory things, So also, we may see Here the desperate and base f•lly of all whatsoever (save true Christians) what do they make choice of to join to, that which is base, the co•demned world, vain transitory things, av av, pns12 vmb vvi av dt j cc j n1 pp-f d r-crq (p-acp j np1) q-crq vdb pns32 vvi n1 pp-f pc-acp vvi p-acp, cst r-crq vbz j, dt j-vvn n1, j j n2, (48) sermon (DIV1) 799 Page 359
4091 and refuse Christ•? Are they in their right wits who refuse a Husband that is noble for birth, rich for estate, mighty for power, abundant in kindnesse and love it selfe, every way excellent? and take a base, ignoble, beggerly person? this is the choice of the world. and refuse Christ•? are they in their right wits who refuse a Husband that is noble for birth, rich for estate, mighty for power, abundant in kindness and love it self, every Way excellent? and take a base, ignoble, beggarly person? this is the choice of the world. cc vvi np1? vbr pns32 p-acp po32 j-jn n2 r-crq vvb dt n1 cst vbz j p-acp n1, j p-acp n1, j p-acp n1, j p-acp n1 cc n1 pn31 n1, d n1 j? cc vvb dt j, j, j n1? d vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (48) sermon (DIV1) 799 Page 359
4092 God complaines Israell would none of mee, &c. What shall we judge therefore of those that will none of Christ when he woes and sues them, God complains Israel would none of me, etc. What shall we judge Therefore of those that will none of christ when he woes and sues them, np1 vvz np1 vmd pi pp-f pno11, av q-crq vmb pns12 vvi av pp-f d cst vmb pix pp-f np1 c-crq pns31 n2 cc vvz pno32, (48) sermon (DIV1) 799 Page 359
4093 but prefer with Esaw a messe of portage before their eternall birthright, with Adam an apple before Paradice, but prefer with Esau a mess of portage before their Eternal birthright, with Adam an apple before Paradise, cc-acp vvb p-acp np1 dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po32 j n1, p-acp np1 dt n1 p-acp n1, (48) sermon (DIV1) 799 Page 359
4094 and with Iudas thirty peeces of silver before Christ himselfe, this is the state of many men. and with Iudas thirty Pieces of silver before christ himself, this is the state of many men. cc p-acp np1 crd n2 pp-f n1 p-acp np1 px31, d vbz dt n1 pp-f d n2. (48) sermon (DIV1) 799 Page 359
4095 To be married to Christ is to take him for an husband, What it is to be married to Christ. To be married to christ is to take him for an husband, What it is to be married to christ. pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp np1 vbz pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp dt n1, r-crq pn31 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp np1. (48) sermon (DIV1) 799 Page 359
4096 to be ruled by him in all things. to be ruled by him in all things. pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp d n2. (48) sermon (DIV1) 799 Page 359
4097 Now when we prefer base commodities and contentments before peace of conscience and the enjoying of his love; Now when we prefer base commodities and contentment's before peace of conscience and the enjoying of his love; av c-crq pns12 vvb j n2 cc n2 p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc dt n-vvg pp-f po31 n1; (48) sermon (DIV1) 799 Page 359
4098 what is it, but for pelfe and commoditie, thirty peeces of silver (perhaps for six pence a thing of nothing) to refuse Christ, what is it, but for pelf and commodity, thirty Pieces of silver (perhaps for six pence a thing of nothing) to refuse christ, q-crq vbz pn31, cc-acp p-acp n1 cc n1, crd n2 pp-f n1 (av p-acp crd n2 dt n1 pp-f pix) pc-acp vvi np1, (48) sermon (DIV1) 799 Page 360
4099 yet this is the condition of base worldlings that live by sense and not by faith. yet this is the condition of base worldlings that live by sense and not by faith. av d vbz dt n1 pp-f j n2 cst vvb p-acp n1 cc xx p-acp n1. (48) sermon (DIV1) 799 Page 360
4100 So then as it serves to comfort those that have made a true choice, so it serves to shew the madnesse and folly of all others, which one day will feele their hearts full of horrour and confusion, So then as it serves to Comfort those that have made a true choice, so it serves to show the madness and folly of all Others, which one day will feel their hearts full of horror and confusion, av av c-acp pn31 vvz pc-acp vvi d cst vhb vvn dt j n1, av pn31 vvz pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n2-jn, r-crq crd n1 vmb vvi po32 n2 j pp-f n1 cc n1, (48) sermon (DIV1) 799 Page 360
4101 and their faces of shame, when they shall thinke, what hath Christ made such sute to my heart to winne my love? hath he ordained a ministery for to bring me in? made such large promises, is he so excellent? and was this discovered to me and yet would I none of him? what did I choose, and their faces of shame, when they shall think, what hath christ made such suit to my heart to win my love? hath he ordained a Ministry for to bring me in? made such large promises, is he so excellent? and was this discovered to me and yet would I none of him? what did I choose, cc po32 n2 pp-f n1, c-crq pns32 vmb vvi, r-crq vhz np1 vvn d n1 p-acp po11 n1 pc-acp vvi po11 n1? vhz pns31 vvn dt n1 c-acp pc-acp vvi pno11 p-acp? vvn d j n2, vbz pns31 av j? cc vbds d vvn p-acp pno11 cc av vmd pns11 pix pp-f pno31? q-crq vdd pns11 vvi, (48) sermon (DIV1) 799 Page 360
4102 and what did I leave? I left Christ with all his riches, and made choise of the pleasures and profits of sinne, Heb. 11. which are but for a season. and what did I leave? I left christ with all his riches, and made choice of the pleasures and profits of sin, Hebrew 11. which Are but for a season. cc q-crq vdd pns11 vvi? pns11 vvd np1 p-acp d po31 n2, cc vvd n1 pp-f dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n1, np1 crd r-crq vbr cc-acp p-acp dt n1. (48) sermon (DIV1) 799 Page 360
4103 When the conscience is once thoroughly awaked this will torment it, the punishment of losse, not of losse simply, When the conscience is once thoroughly awaked this will torment it, the punishment of loss, not of loss simply, c-crq dt n1 vbz a-acp av-j vvn d vmb vvi pn31, dt n1 pp-f n1, xx pp-f n1 av-j, (48) sermon (DIV1) 799 Page 360
4104 as the losse of Christ and the losse of Heaven, but, the losse of Christ and of Heaven so d•scovered and opened: as the loss of christ and the loss of Heaven, but, the loss of christ and of Heaven so d•scovered and opened: c-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cc dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp, dt n1 pp-f np1 cc pp-f n1 av vvn cc vvn: (48) sermon (DIV1) 799 Page 360
4105 therefore there is no condition in the world so terrible as of those that live in the Church, Therefore there is no condition in the world so terrible as of those that live in the Church, av pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp dt n1 av j c-acp pp-f d cst vvb p-acp dt n1, (48) sermon (DIV1) 799 Page 360
4106 and he are those things of Christ crucified unfolded to them before their eyes, as Paul speakes of the ministery, it makes Christs crosse so open to them as if he had beene crucified before their eyes, and he Are those things of christ Crucified unfolded to them before their eyes, as Paul speaks of the Ministry, it makes Christ cross so open to them as if he had been Crucified before their eyes, cc pns31 vbr d n2 pp-f np1 vvd vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 n2, c-acp np1 vvz pp-f dt n1, pn31 vvz npg1 n1 av j p-acp pno32 c-acp cs pns31 vhd vbn vvn p-acp po32 n2, (48) sermon (DIV1) 799 Page 360
4107 yet notwithstanding yeeld to their base hearts desires and affections before these excellencies, which if they had a spirit of faith would draw their hearts to him. yet notwithstanding yield to their base hearts Desires and affections before these excellencies, which if they had a Spirit of faith would draw their hearts to him. av c-acp vvi p-acp po32 j n2 n2 cc n2 p-acp d n2, r-crq cs pns32 vhd dt n1 pp-f n1 vmd vvi po32 n2 p-acp pno31. (48) sermon (DIV1) 799 Page 360
4108 Therfore let us consider how we heare those things, it concernes us neerely: Therefore let us Consider how we hear those things, it concerns us nearly: av vvb pno12 vvi c-crq pns12 vvb d n2, pn31 vvz pno12 av-j: (48) sermon (DIV1) 800 Page 360
4109 on the one side we see what we get if we joyne with Christ, we have him and his: on the one side we see what we get if we join with christ, we have him and his: p-acp dt crd n1 pns12 vvb r-crq pns12 vvb cs pns12 vvb p-acp np1, pns12 vhb pno31 cc png31: (48) sermon (DIV1) 800 Page 361
4110 on the contrary we loose him; and not onely so, but we gaine eternall misery, and perish eternally. on the contrary we lose him; and not only so, but we gain Eternal misery, and perish eternally. p-acp dt j-jn pns12 vvb pno31; cc xx av-j av, cc-acp pns12 vvb j n1, cc vvi av-j. (48) sermon (DIV1) 800 Page 361
4111 O what basenesse of mind possesseth us, Christ left all things in love to us, O what baseness of mind Possesses us, christ left all things in love to us, sy q-crq n1 pp-f n1 vvz pno12, np1 vvd d n2 p-acp n1 p-acp pno12, (48) sermon (DIV1) 800 Page 361
4112 and we leave Christ for any paultry thing in the world, almost to please and content the humours of sinnefull men, to attaine a few empty titles, to get a little wealth, injoy a little pleasure. and we leave christ for any paltry thing in the world, almost to please and content the humours of sinful men, to attain a few empty titles, to get a little wealth, enjoy a little pleasure. cc pns12 vvb np1 p-acp d j n1 p-acp dt n1, av pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt n2 pp-f j n2, pc-acp vvi dt d j n2, pc-acp vvi dt j n1, vvb dt j n1. (48) sermon (DIV1) 800 Page 361
4113 You see then the equity of that terrible commination that you have, 1 Cor. 16. If any man love not the Lord Iesus Christ let him be Anathema maranatha. You see then the equity of that terrible commination that you have, 1 Cor. 16. If any man love not the Lord Iesus christ let him be Anathema maranatha. pn22 vvb av dt n1 pp-f cst j n1 cst pn22 vhb, vvn np1 crd cs d n1 vvb xx dt n1 np1 np1 vvb pno31 vbi n1 fw-mi. (48) sermon (DIV1) 800 Page 361
4114 Let him be accursed for ever that loves not the Lord Jesus Christ, if any man sinne there is a remedy to discharge his sinne in Jesus Christ, Let him be accursed for ever that loves not the Lord jesus christ, if any man sin there is a remedy to discharge his sin in jesus christ, vvb pno31 vbi vvn p-acp av cst vvz xx dt n1 np1 np1, cs d n1 n1 pc-acp vbz dt n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp np1 np1, (48) sermon (DIV1) 800 Page 361
4115 if he will marry him and take him: if he will marry him and take him: cs pns31 vmb vvi pno31 cc vvi pno31: (48) sermon (DIV1) 800 Page 361
4116 but when Christ is offered and we will have none of him, we sinne against the Gospell; but when christ is offered and we will have none of him, we sin against the Gospel; cc-acp c-crq np1 vbz vvn cc pns12 vmb vhi pix pp-f pno31, pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1; (48) sermon (DIV1) 800 Page 361
4117 and then there is no remedy, there is nothing but Anathema, and maranatha; therefore the most dangerous sinnes of all, are those against the light of the Gospell: and then there is no remedy, there is nothing but Anathema, and maranatha; Therefore the most dangerous Sins of all, Are those against the Light of the Gospel: cc av pc-acp vbz dx n1, pc-acp vbz pix cc-acp n1, cc fw-mi; av dt av-ds j n2 pp-f d, vbr d p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (48) sermon (DIV1) 800 Page 361
4118 when yet we choose rather to live as we list, then to joyne our selves to Christ. when yet we choose rather to live as we list, then to join our selves to christ. c-crq av pns12 vvb av-c pc-acp vvi c-acp pns12 vvb, cs pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp np1. (48) sermon (DIV1) 800 Page 361
4119 To this purpose Heb. 2. S. Paul makes an use of the first chapter, wherein he sets out the excellency of Christ whom the Angels adore, he is so beautifull, To this purpose Hebrew 2. S. Paul makes an use of the First chapter, wherein he sets out the excellency of christ whom the Angels adore, he is so beautiful, p-acp d n1 np1 crd np1 np1 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt ord n1, c-crq pns31 vvz av dt n1 pp-f np1 ro-crq dt n2 vvb, pns31 vbz av j, (48) sermon (DIV1) 800 Page 361
4120 so lovely that God the Father is in love with him, and pronounceth this is my Beloved sonne: so lovely that God the Father is in love with him, and pronounceth this is my beloved son: av j cst np1 dt n1 vbz p-acp n1 p-acp pno31, cc vvz d vbz po11 j-vvn n1: (48) sermon (DIV1) 800 Page 361
4121 In the beginning of the second chapter, Wherefore (saith he) how shall we escape if wee neglect so great salvation, for, If they escaped not that despised Moses law, &c. How shall we escape if we neglect so great salvation? he saies not, if we oppose Christ: but if we neglect him, In the beginning of the second chapter, Wherefore (Says he) how shall we escape if we neglect so great salvation, for, If they escaped not that despised Moses law, etc. How shall we escape if we neglect so great salvation? he Says not, if we oppose christ: but if we neglect him, p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt ord n1, c-crq (vvz pns31) c-crq vmb pns12 vvi cs pns12 vvb av j n1, p-acp, cs pns32 vvd xx cst vvd np1 n1, av q-crq vmb pns12 vvi cs pns12 vvb av j n1? pns31 vvz xx, cs pns12 vvb np1: cc-acp cs pns12 vvb pno31, (48) sermon (DIV1) 800 Page 362
4122 if we doe not love so great salvation, as 2 Thes. 1. 8. it is said, Christ will come in flaming fire to take vengeance of all those that doe not know God, if we do not love so great salvation, as 2 Thebes 1. 8. it is said, christ will come in flaming fire to take vengeance of all those that do not know God, cs pns12 vdb xx vvi av j n1, c-acp crd np1 crd crd pn31 vbz vvn, np1 vmb vvi p-acp j-vvg n1 pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f d d cst vdb xx vvi np1, (48) sermon (DIV1) 800 Page 362
4123 and obey not the Gospell of Christ, though they do not per•ecute it. and obey not the Gospel of christ, though they do not per•ecute it. cc vvb xx dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp pns32 vdb xx vvi pn31. (48) sermon (DIV1) 800 Page 362
4124 Therefore this reprooves all civill morrall persons that thinke they have riches enough, not onely debauched persons, Therefore this reproves all civil moral Persons that think they have riches enough, not only debauched Persons, av d vvz d j j n2 cst vvb pns32 vhb n2 av-d, xx av-j vvn n2, (48) sermon (DIV1) 801 Page 362
4125 but selfe-sufficient persons, that thinke they have any Righteousnesse of their owne, let them know, that Christ shall come in flaming fire, to take vengence of such: but self-sufficient Persons, that think they have any Righteousness of their own, let them know, that christ shall come in flaming fire, to take vengeance of such: cc-acp j n2, cst vvb pns32 vhb d n1 pp-f po32 d, vvb pno32 vvi, cst np1 vmb vvi p-acp j-vvg n1, pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f d: (48) sermon (DIV1) 801 Page 362
4126 This is the scope of the second Psalme, which yee know sets out the excellency of Christ, I have set my King upon Zion, God the Father there annoints Christ King of the Church: This is the scope of the second Psalm, which ye know sets out the excellency of christ, I have Set my King upon Zion, God the Father there anoints christ King of the Church: d vbz dt n1 pp-f dt ord n1, r-crq pn22 vvb vvz av dt n1 pp-f np1, pns11 vhb vvn po11 n1 p-acp np1, np1 dt n1 a-acp vvz np1 n1 pp-f dt n1: (48) sermon (DIV1) 801 Page 362
4127 To what end? That wee should kisse the Sunne, kisse him with the kisse of subjection (as subject•s doe their Prince: ) with the kisse of love, as the Spouse doth her Husband, and with the kisse of faith. But what if we doe not kisse him, To what end? That we should kiss the Sun, kiss him with the kiss of subjection (as subject•s do their Prince:) with the kiss of love, as the Spouse does her Husband, and with the kiss of faith. But what if we do not kiss him, p-acp r-crq n1? cst pns12 vmd vvi dt n1, vvb pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 (c-acp j vdb po32 n1:) p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvb, p-acp dt n1 vdz po31 n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. cc-acp q-crq cs pns12 vdb xx vvi pno31, (48) sermon (DIV1) 801 Page 362
4128 and subject our selves to him; and Subject our selves to him; cc j-jn po12 n2 p-acp pno31; (48) sermon (DIV1) 801 Page 362
4129 love him and beleeve in him? If his wrath be once kindled happy are all those that trust in him: love him and believe in him? If his wrath be once kindled happy Are all those that trust in him: vvb pno31 cc vvi p-acp pno31? cs po31 n1 vbb a-acp vvn j vbr d d cst vvb p-acp pno31: (48) sermon (DIV1) 801 Page 362
4130 Hee is a Lambe, but such a one as can be angry, as Rev. 6. It is said, The Kings and great persons of the world, fly from the wrath of the Lamb, he that is so sweete mild and gentle, He is a Lamb, but such a one as can be angry, as Rev. 6. It is said, The Kings and great Persons of the world, fly from the wrath of the Lamb, he that is so sweet mild and gentle, pns31 vbz dt n1, cc-acp d dt crd c-acp vmb vbi j, c-acp n1 crd pn31 vbz vvn, dt n2 cc j n2 pp-f dt n1, vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns31 cst vbz av j j cc j, (48) sermon (DIV1) 801 Page 362
4131 if we joyne with him, on the contrary, if we come not unto him, we shall finde the wrath of the Lamb, a terrible wrath, which the greatest Potentates in the world shall desire to be hid from. if we join with him, on the contrary, if we come not unto him, we shall find the wrath of the Lamb, a terrible wrath, which the greatest Potentates in the world shall desire to be hid from. cs pns12 vvb p-acp pno31, p-acp dt n-jn, cs pns12 vvb xx p-acp pno31, pns12 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt j n1, r-crq dt js n2 p-acp dt n1 vmb vvi pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp. (48) sermon (DIV1) 801 Page 363
4132 If his wrath be once kindled, blessed are all those that trust in him, and woe be to them that doe not receive him. If his wrath be once kindled, blessed Are all those that trust in him, and woe be to them that do not receive him. cs po31 n1 vbb a-acp vvn, vvn vbr d d cst vvb p-acp pno31, cc n1 vbb p-acp pno32 cst vdb xx vvi pno31. (48) sermon (DIV1) 801 Page 363
4133 For us that professe our selves to be in Christ, and to be joyned to him that is thus excellent, let us make this use, to make him the rule of our choice in other things. For us that profess our selves to be in christ, and to be joined to him that is thus excellent, let us make this use, to make him the Rule of our choice in other things. p-acp pno12 cst vvb po12 n2 pc-acp vbi p-acp np1, cc pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno31 cst vbz av j, vvb pno12 vvi d n1, pc-acp vvi pno31 dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp j-jn n2. (48) sermon (DIV1) 802 Page 363
4134 In the choise of friends, choose such as are friends to Christ, take heed of society with Idolaters, or with prophane wretched persons. In the choice of Friends, choose such as Are Friends to christ, take heed of society with Idolaters, or with profane wretched Persons. p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, vvb d c-acp vbr n2 p-acp np1, vvb n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n2, cc p-acp j j n2. (48) sermon (DIV1) 802 Page 363
4135 If you will be joyned to Christ, and professe your selves to be so, then let us joyne to none but those that we can enjoy and Christ too. If you will be joined to christ, and profess your selves to be so, then let us join to none but those that we can enjoy and christ too. cs pn22 vmb vbi vvn p-acp np1, cc vvb po22 n2 pc-acp vbi av, av vvb pno12 vvi p-acp pix cc-acp d cst pns12 vmb vvi cc np1 av. (48) sermon (DIV1) 802 Page 363
4136 So in marriage let the rule of choice be, the love of Christ; So in marriage let the Rule of choice be, the love of christ; av p-acp n1 vvb dt n1 pp-f n1 vbb, dt n1 pp-f np1; (48) sermon (DIV1) 802 Page 363
4137 and likewise let the measure of our respect to all things be, the respect to Christ, let us measure our love to wife and children, to kindred, friends, and likewise let the measure of our respect to all things be, the respect to christ, let us measure our love to wife and children, to kindred, Friends, cc av vvb dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp d n2 vbb, dt n1 p-acp np1, vvb pno12 vvi po12 n1 p-acp n1 cc n2, p-acp n1, n2, (48) sermon (DIV1) 802 Page 363
4138 and to all creatures whatsoever, as it may stand with love to Christ. and to all creatures whatsoever, as it may stand with love to christ. cc p-acp d n2 r-crq, c-acp pn31 vmb vvi p-acp n1 p-acp np1. (48) sermon (DIV1) 802 Page 363
4139 Obey in the Lord, Marry in the Lord, doe all things in the Lord, so as may stand with the love and allowance of the Lord. Obey in the Lord, Marry in the Lord, do all things in the Lord, so as may stand with the love and allowance of the Lord. vvb p-acp dt n1, uh p-acp dt n1, vdb d n2 p-acp dt n1, av c-acp vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1. (48) sermon (DIV1) 802 Page 363
4140 Make also, a Vse of Direction, How to come to valew Christ thus: as to keepe an high esteeme of him, for this followes infallibly and undeniably: Make also, a Use of Direction, How to come to value christ thus: as to keep an high esteem of him, for this follows infallibly and undeniably: vvb av, dt vvb pp-f n1, c-crq pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 np1 av: p-acp pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f pno31, c-acp d vvz av-j cc av-j: (48) sermon (DIV1) 803 Page 363
4141 If Christ be, the cheefe of ten thousand, he must have the cheefe of our affections, above ten thousand: for, If christ be, the chief of ten thousand, he must have the chief of our affections, above ten thousand: for, cs np1 vbb, dt n-jn pp-f crd crd, pns31 vmb vhi dt j-jn pp-f po12 n2, p-acp crd crd: p-acp, (48) sermon (DIV1) 803 Page 363
4142 as he is in excellency, hee must have place in our hearts answerable thereunto; as he is in excellency, he must have place in our hearts answerable thereunto; c-acp pns31 vbz p-acp n1, pns31 vmb vhi n1 p-acp po12 n2 j av; (48) sermon (DIV1) 803 Page 363
4143 for, then our soules are as they should be, when they judge of, and affect things as they are in themselves. for, then our Souls Are as they should be, when they judge of, and affect things as they Are in themselves. p-acp, cs po12 n2 vbr a-acp pns32 vmd vbi, c-crq pns32 vvb pp-f, cc vvi n2 c-acp pns32 vbr p-acp px32. (48) sermon (DIV1) 803 Page 363
4144 First, Let us enter into a serious consideration of the need we have of Christ, of our misery without him, of our happinesse if we be joyned with him, the soule being thus convinced, the affections must needs follow the sanctified judgement. First, Let us enter into a serious consideration of the need we have of christ, of our misery without him, of our happiness if we be joined with him, the soul being thus convinced, the affections must needs follow the sanctified judgement. ord, vvb pno12 vvi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pns12 vhb pp-f np1, pp-f po12 n1 p-acp pno31, pp-f po12 n1 cs pns12 vbb vvn p-acp pno31, dt n1 vbg av vvn, dt n2 vmb av vvi dt j-vvn n1. (48) sermon (DIV1) 804 Page 364
4145 What will come of it, If Christ be set in the highest place in our heart, What will come of it, If christ be Set in the highest place in our heart, q-crq vmb vvi pp-f pn31, cs np1 vbb vvn p-acp dt js n1 p-acp po12 n1, (48) sermon (DIV1) 805 Page 364
4146 If we crowne him there, and make him King of Kings and Lord of Lords, in a hearty submitting of all the affections of the soule to him; If we crown him there, and make him King of Kings and Lord of lords, in a hearty submitting of all the affections of the soul to him; cs pns12 vvb pno31 a-acp, cc vvi pno31 n1 pp-f n2 cc n1 pp-f n2, p-acp dt j vvg pp-f d dt n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp pno31; (48) sermon (DIV1) 805 Page 364
4147 while the soule continues in that frame, it cannot be drawne to sinne, discomfort, and despaire. while the soul continues in that frame, it cannot be drawn to sin, discomfort, and despair. cs dt n1 vvz p-acp d n1, pn31 vmbx vbi vvn p-acp n1, n1, cc n1. (48) sermon (DIV1) 805 Page 364
4148 The honours pleasures and profits that are got by base ingagements to the humours of men, what are these to Christ? when the soule is rightly possest of Christ and of his excellency, It disdaines that any thing should come in competition with him. The honours pleasures and profits that Are god by base engagements to the humours of men, what Are these to christ? when the soul is rightly possessed of christ and of his excellency, It disdains that any thing should come in competition with him. dt ng1 n2 cc n2 cst vbr vvn p-acp j n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, r-crq vbr d p-acp np1? c-crq dt n1 vbz av-jn vvn pp-f np1 cc pp-f po31 n1, pn31 vvz cst d n1 vmd vvi p-acp n1 p-acp pno31. (48) sermon (DIV1) 805 Page 364
4149 Againe, It stands firme against all discouragements whatsoever: for, it sets Christ against all, who is the cheefe of ten thousand. Again, It Stands firm against all discouragements whatsoever: for, it sets christ against all, who is the chief of ten thousand. av, pn31 vvz j p-acp d n2 c-crq: p-acp, pn31 vvz np1 p-acp d, r-crq vbz dt n-jn pp-f crd crd. (48) sermon (DIV1) 806 Page 364
4150 The soule in this case will set Christ against the anger and wrath of God, against Sathan and all our spirituall enemies. The soul in this case will Set christ against the anger and wrath of God, against Sathan and all our spiritual enemies. dt n1 p-acp d n1 vmb vvi np1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, p-acp np1 cc d po12 j n2. (48) sermon (DIV1) 806 Page 364
4151 Christ is the Angell of the covenant: Sathan is a Lyon, a roaring Lyon: Christ the Lyon of the tribe of Juda: Sathan a Serpent, a Dragon: christ is the Angel of the Covenant: Sathan is a lion, a roaring lion: christ the lion of the tribe of Juda: Sathan a Serpent, a Dragon: np1 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1: np1 vbz dt n1, dt j-vvg n1: np1 dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1: np1 dt n1, dt n1: (48) sermon (DIV1) 806 Page 364
4152 But Christ the true Brasen Serpent, the very looking upon whom will take away all the stings and fiery darts of Sathan whatsoever: But christ the true Brazen Serpent, the very looking upon whom will take away all the stings and fiery darts of Sathan whatsoever: cc-acp np1 dt j j n1, dt j vvg p-acp ro-crq vmb vvi av d dt n2 cc j n2 pp-f np1 r-crq: (48) sermon (DIV1) 806 Page 364
4153 wherefore it is said, I Iohn. 5. that Faith is that that overcommeth the world. How doth Faith overcome the world? Because it overcomes all things in the world, Wherefore it is said, I John. 5. that Faith is that that Overcometh the world. How does Faith overcome the world? Because it overcomes all things in the world, c-crq pn31 vbz vvn, pns11 np1. crd cst n1 vbz d cst vvz dt n1. c-crq vdz n1 vvi dt n1? p-acp pn31 vvz d n2 p-acp dt n1, (48) sermon (DIV1) 806 Page 364
4154 as on the right hand pleasures and profits and honours, and on the left hand threatnings, paines, losses and disgraces, by setting Christ against all. as on the right hand pleasures and profits and honours, and on the left hand threatenings, pains, losses and disgraces, by setting christ against all. c-acp p-acp dt j-jn n1 n2 cc n2 cc n2, cc p-acp dt j n1 n2-vvg, n2, n2 cc n2, p-acp vvg np1 p-acp d. (48) sermon (DIV1) 806 Page 365
4155 Againe, if we would have a right judgement and esteeme of Christ, Let us labour to weane our affections as much as may be from other things. Again, if we would have a right judgement and esteem of christ, Let us labour to wean our affections as much as may be from other things. av, cs pns12 vmd vhi dt j-jn n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, vvb pno12 vvi pc-acp vvi po12 n2 c-acp d c-acp vmb vbi p-acp j-jn n2. (48) sermon (DIV1) 807 Page 365
4156 Fleshly hearts that have runne so deepely into the world and vanities of this present life, It is in a sorte an extraordinary taske for them to be drawne away, Fleshly hearts that have run so deeply into the world and vanities of this present life, It is in a sort an extraordinary task for them to be drawn away, j n2 cst vhb vvn av av-jn p-acp dt n1 cc n2 pp-f d j n1, pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 dt j n1 p-acp pno32 pc-acp vbi vvn av, (48) sermon (DIV1) 807 Page 365
4157 and pulled from the world (as a child from a full brest) which they have sucked so long. and pulled from the world (as a child from a full breast) which they have sucked so long. cc vvd p-acp dt n1 (c-acp dt n1 p-acp dt j n1) r-crq pns32 vhb vvn av av-j. (48) sermon (DIV1) 807 Page 365
4158 Now for sweet affections that are tender, it is an excellent advantage they have to consider betimes that there is that in Religion and in the Gospell which is worth their best and prime affections, the flower and marrow of them, let them begin with young Timothie, Daniell and Ioseph to love Christ from their childhood. Now for sweet affections that Are tender, it is an excellent advantage they have to Consider betimes that there is that in Religion and in the Gospel which is worth their best and prime affections, the flower and marrow of them, let them begin with young Timothy, Daniell and Ioseph to love christ from their childhood. av p-acp j n2 cst vbr j, pn31 vbz dt j n1 pns32 vhb pc-acp vvi av cst pc-acp vbz d p-acp n1 cc p-acp dt n1 r-crq vbz j po32 js cc j-jn n2, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pno32, vvb pno32 vvi p-acp j np1, np1 cc np1 pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp po32 n1. (48) sermon (DIV1) 807 Page 365
4159 It is a desperate folly on the other hand to put off the regard of good things till after when we shall be lesse fit, It is a desperate folly on the other hand to put off the regard of good things till After when we shall be less fit, pn31 vbz dt j n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2 c-acp p-acp c-crq pns12 vmb vbi av-dc j, (48) sermon (DIV1) 807 Page 365
4160 when the understanding will be darkened, and the affections blunted, when we shall not have that edge, nature being decayed and the world having taken such possession of the soule, that we shall not value this excellencie. when the understanding will be darkened, and the affections blunted, when we shall not have that edge, nature being decayed and the world having taken such possession of the soul, that we shall not valve this excellency. c-crq dt vvg vmb vbi vvn, cc dt n2 vvn, c-crq pns12 vmb xx vhi d n1, n1 vbg vvn cc dt n1 vhg vvn d n1 pp-f dt n1, cst pns12 vmb xx vvi d n1. (48) sermon (DIV1) 807 Page 365
4161 Therefore let us begin betimes to make up the marriage between Christ and the soule, no time indeed is too late, Therefore let us begin betimes to make up the marriage between christ and the soul, no time indeed is too late, av vvb pno12 vvi av pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n1 p-acp np1 cc dt n1, dx n1 av vbz av j, (48) sermon (DIV1) 807 Page 365
4162 but it were to be wished that those that are young would be thus wise for their soules betimes. but it were to be wished that those that Are young would be thus wise for their Souls betimes. cc-acp pn31 vbdr pc-acp vbi vvn cst d cst vbr j vmd vbi av j p-acp po32 n2 av. (48) sermon (DIV1) 807 Page 365
4163 Besides if wee would highly value Christ, To value Chr•st we must beg of God a spirit to judge aright of our corruptions. (beg of God a spirit that wee may judge aright of our corruptions,) for, In what measure we can discerne the height, Beside if we would highly valve christ, To valve Chr•st we must beg of God a Spirit to judge aright of our corruptions. (beg of God a Spirit that we may judge aright of our corruptions,) for, In what measure we can discern the height, p-acp cs pns12 vmd av-j vvi np1, p-acp n1 vmb pns12 vmb vvi pp-f np1 dt n1 pc-acp vvi av pp-f po12 n2. (vvb pp-f np1 dt n1 cst pns12 vmb vvi av pp-f po12 n2,) p-acp, p-acp r-crq n1 pns12 vmb vvi dt n1, (48) sermon (DIV1) 808 Page 366
4164 and bredth, and depth of our corrupt nature, In that measure shall we judge of the height, and breadth, and depth of our corrupt nature, In that measure shall we judge of the height, cc n1, cc n1 pp-f po12 j n1, p-acp d n1 vmb pns12 vvi pp-f dt n1, (48) sermon (DIV1) 808 Page 366
4165 and bredth, and depth of the excellency of Christ. and breadth, and depth of the excellency of christ. cc n1, cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. (48) sermon (DIV1) 808 Page 366
4166 The sweetest soules are the most humble soules, those that love Christ most, are those that have beene stung most with the sence of their sinnes, where sinne most abounds in the sence and feeling of it, grace much more abounds in the sence and feeling of that. The Sweetest Souls Are the most humble Souls, those that love christ most, Are those that have been stung most with the sense of their Sins, where sin most abounds in the sense and feeling of it, grace much more abounds in the sense and feeling of that. dt js n2 vbr dt av-ds j n2, d cst n1 np1 av-ds, vbr d cst vhb vbn vvn av-ds p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, c-crq n1 av-ds vvz p-acp dt n1 cc n-vvg pp-f pn31, n1 av-d av-dc vvz p-acp dt n1 cc n-vvg pp-f d. (48) sermon (DIV1) 808 Page 366
4167 Did ever soule love Christ more then that woeman that had so many Divels cast out of her? And, Paul that had such great sinnes forgiven. Did ever soul love christ more then that woman that had so many Devils cast out of her? And, Paul that had such great Sins forgiven. vdd av n1 n1 np1 av-dc cs d n1 cst vhd av d n2 vvd av pp-f pno31? cc, np1 cst vhd d j n2 vvn. (48) sermon (DIV1) 808 Page 366
4168 Doth any man so love his creditor as he that hath much debt forgiven him? It is our Saviour Christs owne reason, Does any man so love his creditor as he that hath much debt forgiven him? It is our Saviour Christ own reason, vdz d n1 av vvi po31 n1 c-acp pns31 cst vhz d n1 vvn pno31? pn31 vbz po12 n1 npg1 d n1, (48) sermon (DIV1) 808 Page 366
4169 therefore these two goe alwaies with the true Church. 1. The true knowledge of the corruption of nature, and misery by reason of it. Therefore these two go always with the true Church. 1. The true knowledge of the corruption of nature, and misery by reason of it. av d crd vvi av p-acp dt j n1. crd dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 p-acp n1 pp-f pn31. (48) sermon (DIV1) 808 Page 366
4170 And 2. The true sence and feeling of it, with true and hearty sorrow for it, &c. In Popery they slight Originall sinne, that mother breeding sinne, Actuall sinnes be veniall, and many sins no sins. And 2. The true sense and feeling of it, with true and hearty sorrow for it, etc. In Popery they slight Original sin, that mother breeding sin, Actual Sins be venial, and many Sins no Sins. cc crd dt j n1 cc n-vvg pp-f pn31, p-acp j cc j n1 p-acp pn31, av p-acp n1 pns32 vvi j-jn n1, cst n1 vvg n1, j n2 vbb j, cc d n2 dx n2. (48) sermon (DIV1) 808 Page 366
4171 And therefore they esteeme so slightly of Christ, that they joyne Saints, the Pope, Works and Satisfaction with him, And Therefore they esteem so slightly of christ, that they join Saints, the Pope, Works and Satisfaction with him, cc av pns32 vvb av av-j pp-f np1, cst pns32 vvb n2, dt n1, vvz cc n1 p-acp pno31, (48) sermon (DIV1) 808 Page 366
4172 because they know not the depth of the malady, how blacke sinne is, what a cursed estate we are in by nature: Because they know not the depth of the malady, how black sin is, what a cursed estate we Are in by nature: c-acp pns32 vvb xx dt n1 pp-f dt n1, c-crq j-jn n1 vbz, q-crq dt j-vvn n1 pns12 vbr p-acp p-acp n1: (48) sermon (DIV1) 808 Page 366
4173 they have slight, shallow and weake conceipts of sinne, therefore they have answerable weake, and shallow conceipts of Christ and of his Righteousnesse and excellency. they have slight, shallow and weak conceits of sin, Therefore they have answerable weak, and shallow conceits of christ and of his Righteousness and excellency. pns32 vhb n1, j cc j n2 pp-f n1, av pns32 vhb j j, cc j n2 pp-f np1 cc pp-f po31 n1 cc n1. (48) sermon (DIV1) 808 Page 377
4174 Therefore the conviction of our sinnes goeth before the conviction of righteousnesse in Christ, (as it is said, Ioh. 16. ) The Holy Ghost shall convince the world of sinne and then of righteousnesse: Therefore the conviction of our Sins Goes before the conviction of righteousness in christ, (as it is said, John 16.) The Holy Ghost shall convince the world of sin and then of righteousness: av dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1, (c-acp pn31 vbz vvn, np1 crd) dt j n1 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 cc av pp-f n1: (48) sermon (DIV1) 808 Page 377
4175 for except the soule be convinced of sinne and of ill in it selfe, it will never bee truely convinced of good and of righteousnesse in Christ. for except the soul be convinced of sin and of ill in it self, it will never be truly convinced of good and of righteousness in christ. p-acp c-acp dt n1 vbb vvn pp-f n1 cc pp-f j-jn p-acp pn31 n1, pn31 vmb av-x vbi av-j vvn pp-f j cc pp-f n1 p-acp np1. (48) sermon (DIV1) 808 Page 377
4176 The Passeover was alwaies eaten with sowre herbes, because it should ad a rellish to the feast. The Passover was always eaten with sour herbs, Because it should and a relish to the feast. dt np1 vbds av vvn p-acp j n2, c-acp pn31 vmd vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1. (48) sermon (DIV1) 809 Page 377
4177 So Christ the true Passeover we never rellish truely without sower herbes, the consideration of sinne with the desert of it. So christ the true Passover we never relish truly without sour herbs, the consideration of sin with the desert of it. av np1 dt j np1 pns12 av-x vvb av-j p-acp j n2, dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31. (48) sermon (DIV1) 809 Page 377
4178 Christ savours otherwise to a man humbled for his sinnes, then he doth to another man not touched therewith: christ savours otherwise to a man humbled for his Sins, then he does to Another man not touched therewith: np1 vvz av p-acp dt n1 vvn p-acp po31 n2, cs pns31 vdz p-acp n-jn n1 xx vvn av: (48) sermon (DIV1) 809 Page 377
4179 otherwise to a poore man then he doth to a rich: otherwise to a poor man then he does to a rich: av p-acp dt j n1 cs pns31 vdz p-acp dt j: (48) sermon (DIV1) 809 Page 377
4180 otherwise to a man that the world goes not well on his side, then to a prosperous man. One savoury discourse of Christ relisheth more to an afflicted soule, the seven discourses with such as are drunk with prosperity, not having a brayne strong enough to conceive, otherwise to a man that the world Goes not well on his side, then to a prosperous man. One savoury discourse of christ relisheth more to an afflicted soul, the seven discourses with such as Are drunk with Prosperity, not having a brain strong enough to conceive, av p-acp dt n1 cst dt n1 vvz xx av p-acp po31 n1, av p-acp dt j n1. crd j n1 pp-f np1 vvz av-dc p-acp dt j-vvn n1, dt crd n2 p-acp d c-acp vbr vvn p-acp n1, xx vhg dt n1 j av-d pc-acp vvi, (48) sermon (DIV1) 809 Page 377
4181 nor an appetite to rellish heavenly things. nor an appetite to relish heavenly things. ccx dt n1 pc-acp vvi j n2. (48) sermon (DIV1) 809 Page 377
4182 Therefore why doe wee murmure at the crosse, when all is to recover our spirituall taste and rellish? Salomon had lost his taste and rellish of Christ, he never made his song of songs when he was in his Idolatrous way, Therefore why do we murmur At the cross, when all is to recover our spiritual taste and relish? Solomon had lost his taste and relish of christ, he never made his song of songs when he was in his Idolatrous Way, av c-crq vdb pns12 vvi p-acp dt n1, c-crq d vbz pc-acp vvi po12 j n1 cc vvi? np1 vhd vvn po31 n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, pns31 av-x vvd po31 n1 pp-f n2 c-crq pns31 vbds p-acp po31 j n1, (48) sermon (DIV1) 810 Page 377
4183 nor was so in love with Christ and his excellencies when he doted so much upon his wives: nor was so in love with christ and his excellencies when he doted so much upon his wives: ccx vbds av p-acp n1 p-acp np1 cc po31 n2 c-crq pns31 vvd av av-d p-acp po31 n2: (48) sermon (DIV1) 810 Page 377
4184 no, but when he had recovered his spirits tast and rellish of heavenly things once, no, but when he had recovered his spirits taste and relish of heavenly things once, uh-dx, cc-acp c-crq pns31 vhd vvn po31 n2 vvi cc n1 pp-f j n2 a-acp, (48) sermon (DIV1) 810 Page 377
4185 then made he the Booke of the Preacher. When he had runne through variety of things, then made he the Book of the Preacher. When he had run through variety of things, av vvd pns31 dt n1 pp-f dt n1. c-crq pns31 vhd vvn p-acp n1 pp-f n2, (48) sermon (DIV1) 810 Page 368
4186 and saw all to be nothing but vexation of spirit, and besides that, vanitie: and saw all to be nothing but vexation of Spirit, and beside that, vanity: cc vvd d pc-acp vbi pix p-acp n1 pp-f n1, cc p-acp d, n1: (48) sermon (DIV1) 810 Page 368
4187 then he passeth his verdict upon all things, that they were vanity. So it is with us, we can hardly prize Christ without some afflictions, some crosse or other: then he passes his verdict upon all things, that they were vanity. So it is with us, we can hardly prize christ without Some afflictions, Some cross or other: cs pns31 vvz po31 n1 p-acp d n2, cst pns32 vbdr n1. av pn31 vbz p-acp pno12, pns12 vmb av vvi np1 p-acp d n2, d n1 cc j-jn: (48) sermon (DIV1) 810 Page 368
4188 therfore here the Church is faine to indure a spirituall desertion, to set an edge upon her affections? Now when she is thus in her disertions, Christ is white and ruddie, the cheefe of ten thousand. Therefore Here the Church is feign to endure a spiritual desertion, to Set an edge upon her affections? Now when she is thus in her Desertions, christ is white and ruddy, the chief of ten thousand. av av dt n1 vbz av-j pc-acp vvi dt j n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp po31 n2? av c-crq pns31 vbz av p-acp po31 n2, np1 vbz j-jn cc j, dt n-jn pp-f crd crd. (48) sermon (DIV1) 810 Page 368
4189 We ▪ valew more, and set a higher prize on things in the want of them (such is our corruption) then in the injoying of them. We ▪ value more, and Set a higher prize on things in the want of them (such is our corruption) then in the enjoying of them. pns12 ▪ n1 dc, cc vvd dt jc n1 p-acp n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32 (d vbz po12 n1) av p-acp dt vvg pp-f pno32. (48) sermon (DIV1) 811 Page 368
4190 And if God remember us not with affliction, then let us afflict, humble and judge our selves: And if God Remember us not with affliction, then let us afflict, humble and judge our selves: cc cs np1 vvb pno12 xx p-acp n1, av vvb pno12 vvi, j cc vvi po12 n2: (48) sermon (DIV1) 811 Page 368
4191 enter into our owne soules to view how we stand affected to Christ, to Heaven, and to heavenly things: enter into our own Souls to view how we stand affected to christ, to Heaven, and to heavenly things: vvb p-acp po12 d n2 pc-acp vvi c-crq pns12 vvb vvn p-acp np1, p-acp n1, cc p-acp j n2: (48) sermon (DIV1) 811 Page 368
4192 how doe I rellish and esteeme them? if 〈 ◊ 〉 have lost my esteeme and valuing, where have I lost it, consider in what sinne, in what pleasure, in what company J lost it; how do I relish and esteem them? if 〈 ◊ 〉 have lost my esteem and valuing, where have I lost it, Consider in what sin, in what pleasure, in what company J lost it; c-crq vdb pns11 vvi cc vvi pno32? cs 〈 sy 〉 vhb vvn po11 n1 cc vvg, q-crq vhb pns11 vvn pn31, vvb p-acp r-crq n1, p-acp r-crq n1, p-acp r-crq n1 pns11 vvd pn31; (48) sermon (DIV1) 811 Page 368
4193 and converse no more with such as dull our affections to heavenly things. and converse no more with such as dull our affections to heavenly things. cc vvb av-dx dc p-acp d c-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp j n2. (48) sermon (DIV1) 811 Page 368
4194 And, Let us make use likewise of our infirmities and sinnes to this purpose, to set an high prize on the excellencies of Christ, we carry about us alwaies infirmities and corruptions, what use shall we make of them? not to trust to our owne righteousnesse, which is as a defiled cloth: But fly to Christs Righteousnesse, which is the Righteousnesse of God-man, all being as dung and drosse in regard of that: And, Let us make use likewise of our infirmities and Sins to this purpose, to Set an high prize on the excellencies of christ, we carry about us always infirmities and corruptions, what use shall we make of them? not to trust to our own righteousness, which is as a defiled cloth: But fly to Christ Righteousness, which is the Righteousness of God-man, all being as dung and dross in regard of that: cc, vvb pno12 vvi vvi av pp-f po12 n2 cc n2 p-acp d n1, pc-acp vvi dt j n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, pns12 vvb p-acp pno12 av n2 cc n2, r-crq n1 vmb pns12 vvi pp-f pno32? xx pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 d n1, r-crq vbz p-acp dt j-vvn n1: cc-acp vvi p-acp npg1 n1, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, d vbg p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp n1 pp-f d: (48) sermon (DIV1) 812 Page 369
4195 Often thinke with thy selfe what am I, a poore sinfull creature, but I have a Righteousnesse in Christ that answers all, I am weake in my selfe, Often think with thy self what am I, a poor sinful creature, but I have a Righteousness in christ that answers all, I am weak in my self, av vvb p-acp po21 n1 q-crq vbm pns11, dt j j n1, cc-acp pns11 vhb dt n1 p-acp np1 cst vvz d, pns11 vbm j p-acp po11 n1, (48) sermon (DIV1) 812 Page 369
4196 but Christ is strong, and I am strong in him. J am foolish in my selfe, but christ is strong, and I am strong in him. J am foolish in my self, cc-acp np1 vbz j, cc pns11 vbm j p-acp pno31. pns11 vbm j p-acp po11 n1, (48) sermon (DIV1) 812 Page 369
4197 but I am wise in him, what I want in my selfe, I have in him: but I am wise in him, what I want in my self, I have in him: cc-acp pns11 vbm j p-acp pno31, r-crq pns11 vvb p-acp po11 n1, pns11 vhb p-acp pno31: (48) sermon (DIV1) 812 Page 369
4198 he is mine, and his Righteousnesse is mine, which is the Righteousnesse of God-man, being cloathed with this I stand safe, against Conscience, Hell, wrath and whatsoever. he is mine, and his Righteousness is mine, which is the Righteousness of God-man, being clothed with this I stand safe, against Conscience, Hell, wrath and whatsoever. pns31 vbz png11, cc po31 n1 vbz png11, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, vbg vvn p-acp d pns11 vvb j, p-acp n1, n1, n1 cc q-crq. (48) sermon (DIV1) 812 Page 369
4199 Though I have daily experience of my sinnes, yet there is more Righteousnesse in Christ who is mine, Though I have daily experience of my Sins, yet there is more Righteousness in christ who is mine, cs pns11 vhb j n1 pp-f po11 n2, av pc-acp vbz av-dc n1 p-acp np1 r-crq vbz png11, (48) sermon (DIV1) 812 Page 369
4200 and who is the cheefe of ten thousand, then there is sin in me. When thus we shall know Christ, then wee shall know him to purpose. and who is the chief of ten thousand, then there is since in me. When thus we shall know christ, then we shall know him to purpose. cc r-crq vbz dt n-jn pp-f crd crd, av pc-acp vbz n1 p-acp pno11. c-crq av pns12 vmb vvi np1, cs pns12 vmb vvi pno31 p-acp n1. (48) sermon (DIV1) 812 Page 369
4201 The end of the fifteenth Sermon. The end of the fifteenth Sermon. dt n1 pp-f dt ord n1. (48) sermon (DIV1) 812 Page 369
4202 THE SIXTEENTH SERMON. CANT. V. X, XI, XII, XIII. My Beloved is white and ruddie the chiefest among ten thousand. THE SIXTEENTH SERMON. CANT. V. X, XI, XII, XIII. My beloved is white and ruddy the chiefest among ten thousand. dt ord n1. n1. np1 crd, crd, crd, np1. po11 j-vvn vbz j-jn cc j dt js-jn p-acp crd crd. (49) sermon (DIV1) 812 Page 371
4203 His head is as fine gold, his lockes are bushie and blacke as a raven. His head is as fine gold, his locks Are bushy and black as a raven. po31 n1 vbz a-acp j n1, po31 n2 vbr j cc j-jn c-acp dt n1. (49) sermon (DIV1) 814 Page 371
4204 His eyes are as the eyes of doves, by the rivers of waters, washed with milke and fitly set, &c. His eyes Are as the eyes of Dove, by the Rivers of waters, washed with milk and fitly Set, etc. po31 n2 vbr p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, vvn p-acp n1 cc av-j vvn, av (49) sermon (DIV1) 815 Page 371
4205 HEnce likewise we may answersome doubts that may arise, as why the death of one man ( Christ ) should be of value for satisfaction for the sinnes of the whole world? how can this be? O But what kind of man was he? the cheefe among ten thousand, especially considering that his excellency ariseth from the grace of his Personall Union of God and Man. The first Adam tainted thousands, HEnce likewise we may answersome doubts that may arise, as why the death of one man (christ) should be of valve for satisfaction for the Sins of the Whole world? how can this be? O But what kind of man was he? the chief among ten thousand, especially considering that his excellency arises from the grace of his Personal union of God and Man. The First Adam tainted thousands, av av pns12 vmb j n2 cst vmb vvi, c-acp q-crq dt n1 pp-f crd n1 (np1) vmd vbi pp-f n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j-jn n1? q-crq vmb d vbi? sy cc-acp q-crq n1 pp-f n1 vbds pns31? dt j-jn p-acp crd crd, av-j vvg cst po31 n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1 pp-f np1 cc n1 dt ord np1 vvn crd, (49) sermon (DIV1) 816 Page 372
4206 and would have tainted a world of men more if there had beene more, but he was meere man that did this, and would have tainted a world of men more if there had been more, but he was mere man that did this, cc vmd vhi vvn dt n1 pp-f n2 av-dc cs pc-acp vhd vbn av-dc, cc-acp pns31 vbds j n1 cst vdd d, (49) sermon (DIV1) 816 Page 372
4207 and shall not Christ God and Man the second Adam advance the world, and ten thousand worlds if there had beene more, hee is cheefe among ten thousand. and shall not christ God and Man the second Adam advance the world, and ten thousand world's if there had been more, he is chief among ten thousand. cc vmb xx np1 np1 cc n1 dt vvb np1 vvb dt n1, cc crd crd n2 cs pc-acp vhd vbn av-dc, pns31 vbz j-jn p-acp crd crd. (49) sermon (DIV1) 816 Page 372
4208 His head is as most fine gold, his lockes are bushie and blacke as a raven, &c. 1. Positively, Hee is white and ruddie. 2. Comparatively, Hee is the chiefest of ten thousand. His head is as most fine gold, his locks Are bushy and black as a raven, etc. 1. Positively, He is white and ruddy. 2. Comparatively, He is the chiefest of ten thousand. po31 n1 vbz a-acp av-ds j n1, po31 n2 vbr j cc j-jn c-acp dt n1, av crd av-j, pns31 vbz j-jn cc j. crd av-j, pns31 vbz dt js-jn pp-f crd crd. (49) sermon (DIV1) 817 Page 372
4209 The Church doth not thinke it sufficient in generall to set out Christ thus, but she descends into a particular description of him by all the parts of a body that are conspicuous. The Church does not think it sufficient in general to Set out christ thus, but she descends into a particular description of him by all the parts of a body that Are conspicuous. dt n1 vdz xx vvi pn31 j p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi av np1 av, cc-acp pns31 vvz p-acp dt j n1 pp-f pno31 p-acp d dt n2 pp-f dt n1 cst vbr j. (49) sermon (DIV1) 819 Page 372
4210 First in generall observe hence, That it is the nature of love upon all occasions to reflect upon the thing loved. First in general observe hence, That it is the nature of love upon all occasions to reflect upon the thing loved. ord p-acp n1 vvb av, cst pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 vvd. (49) sermon (DIV1) 819 Page 372
4211 As the Church here, from things that are excellent in the world, borrowes phrases and comparisons to set out the excellency of Christ, exalting him above any other thing. As the Church Here, from things that Are excellent in the world, borrows phrases and comparisons to Set out the excellency of christ, exalting him above any other thing. p-acp dt n1 av, p-acp n2 cst vbr j p-acp dt n1, vvz n2 cc n2 pc-acp vvi av dt n1 pp-f np1, vvg pno31 p-acp d j-jn n1. (49) sermon (DIV1) 819 Page 372
4212 Whatsoever the soule of a Christian sees in Heaven or Earth, it takes occasion thence to thinke of Christ. Whatsoever the soul of a Christian sees in Heaven or Earth, it Takes occasion thence to think of christ. r-crq dt n1 pp-f dt njp vvz p-acp n1 cc n1, pn31 vvz n1 av pc-acp vvi pp-f np1. (49) sermon (DIV1) 819 Page 372
4213 Againe, In generall observe from hence, seeing the Church fetcheth comparison from doves eyes, from the body of a man and other things, That there are some beames of excellency in every creature. Again, In general observe from hence, seeing the Church Fetches comparison from Dove eyes, from the body of a man and other things, That there Are Some beams of excellency in every creature. av, p-acp n1 vvb p-acp av, vvg dt n1 vvz n1 p-acp n2 n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc j-jn n2, cst a-acp vbr d n2 pp-f n1 p-acp d n1. (49) sermon (DIV1) 820 Page 372
4214 There is somewhat of God in every creature, this makes the meditation of the creature to be usefull, there is none, There is somewhat of God in every creature, this makes the meditation of the creature to be useful, there is none, pc-acp vbz av pp-f np1 p-acp d n1, d vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vbi j, pc-acp vbz pix, (49) sermon (DIV1) 820 Page 373
4215 even the meanest but it hath a beeing, and thereby in a sort sets out the beeing of God. even the Meanest but it hath a being, and thereby in a sort sets out the being of God. av dt js p-acp pn31 vhz dt vbg, cc av p-acp dt n1 vvz av av vbg pp-f n1. (49) sermon (DIV1) 820 Page 373
4216 Why doth God stile himselfe a Shield, a Rocke, a Buckler, a Shaddow, and the like. Why does God style himself a Shield, a Rock, a Buckler, a Shadow, and the like. q-crq vdz np1 n1 px31 dt n1, dt n1, dt n1, dt n1, cc dt j. (49) sermon (DIV1) 820 Page 373
4217 But to shew that there is something of him in these, and therefore to teach us to rise from them to him, in whom all those excellencies that are scattered in them are united. But to show that there is something of him in these, and Therefore to teach us to rise from them to him, in whom all those excellencies that Are scattered in them Are united. p-acp pc-acp vvi cst pc-acp vbz pi pp-f pno31 p-acp d, cc av pc-acp vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp pno31, p-acp ro-crq d d n2 cst vbr vvn p-acp pno32 vbr vvn. (49) sermon (DIV1) 820 Page 373
4218 In innocency we knew God, and in him we had knowledge of the creature, but now we are faine to helpe our selves from the knowledge of the creature to rise to the knowledge of God. In innocency we knew God, and in him we had knowledge of the creature, but now we Are feign to help our selves from the knowledge of the creature to rise to the knowledge of God. p-acp n1 pns12 vvd np1, cc p-acp pno31 pns12 vhd n1 pp-f dt n1, cc-acp av pns12 vbr j pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (49) sermon (DIV1) 821 Page 373
4219 His head is as fine gold. His head is as fine gold. po31 n1 vbz a-acp j n1. (50) part (DIV2) 821 Page 373
4220 A little in generall, see the boldnesse and largenesse of the Churches affections, who though she had beene ill intreated by the Watch-men and others, A little in general, see the boldness and largeness of the Churches affections, who though she had been ill entreated by the Watchmen and Others, dt j p-acp n1, vvb dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n2 n2, r-crq cs pns31 vhd vbn av-jn vvn p-acp dt n2 cc n2-jn, (50) part (DIV2) 822 Page 373
4221 yet is she not disheartned for all this? no, she goes on and sets out particular commendations of her Beloved. yet is she not disheartened for all this? no, she Goes on and sets out particular commendations of her beloved. av vbz pns31 xx vvn p-acp d d? uh-dx, pns31 vvz a-acp cc vvz av j n2 pp-f po31 j-vvn. (50) part (DIV2) 822 Page 373
4222 Where love hath any strength, no water can quench it. Where love hath any strength, no water can quench it. q-crq n1 vhz d n1, dx n1 vmb vvi pn31. (50) part (DIV2) 822 Page 373
4223 You see the Church here found but cold intertainement from the Watch-men and others that should have beene better. You see the Church Here found but cold entertainment from the Watchmen and Others that should have been better. pn22 vvb dt n1 av vvd p-acp j-jn n1 p-acp dt n2 cc n2-jn cst vmd vhi vbn jc. (50) part (DIV2) 822 Page 373
4224 Nay, She was in desertion, yet she was not discouraged, nay not from the desertion that Christ left her in; Nay, She was in desertion, yet she was not discouraged, nay not from the desertion that christ left her in; uh, pns31 vbds p-acp n1, av pns31 vbds xx vvn, uh-x xx p-acp dt n1 cst np1 vvd pno31 p-acp; (50) part (DIV2) 823 Page 373
4225 but she seekes after him whom her soule loved. but she seeks After him whom her soul loved. cc-acp pns31 vvz p-acp pno31 r-crq po31 n1 vvd. (50) part (DIV2) 823 Page 373
4226 Oh, this is the signe of a true sanctified soule toucht from Heaven, never to give over seeking of Christ, O, this is the Signen of a true sanctified soul touched from Heaven, never to give over seeking of christ, uh, d vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j j-vvn n1 vvn p-acp n1, av-x pc-acp vvi p-acp vvg pp-f np1, (50) part (DIV2) 823 Page 373
4227 nor setting out his praises, no though it thinkes it selfe not beloved of Christ. nor setting out his praises, no though it thinks it self not Beloved of christ. ccx vvg av po31 n2, uh-dx cs pn31 vvz pn31 n1 xx vvn pp-f np1. (50) part (DIV2) 823 Page 374
4228 Aske such ones doe you love God, his Children, and his Word? Oh you shall have them eloquent, no words are enough to set out their affections. Ask such ones doe you love God, his Children, and his Word? O you shall have them eloquent, no words Are enough to Set out their affections. vvb d pig n1 pn22 n1 np1, po31 n2, cc po31 n1? uh pn22 vmb vhi pno32 j, dx n2 vbr av-d pc-acp vvi av po32 n2. (50) part (DIV2) 823 Page 374
4229 And this is one reason, which we may note by the way, why God plants in his children, at their first conversion, a sweete love, which we call, the first love, that when desertions come they may call to mind what they felt from Christ, And this is one reason, which we may note by the Way, why God plants in his children, At their First conversion, a sweet love, which we call, the First love, that when desertions come they may call to mind what they felt from christ, cc d vbz crd n1, r-crq pns12 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1, c-crq np1 vvz p-acp po31 n2, p-acp po32 ord n1, dt j n1, r-crq pns12 vvb, dt ord n1, cst c-crq n2 vvb pns32 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi r-crq pns32 vvd p-acp np1, (50) part (DIV2) 824 Page 374
4230 and what they bore to him; and what they boar to him; cc r-crq pns32 vvd p-acp pno31; (50) part (DIV2) 824 Page 374
4231 and thereupon the Church concludes, Hose. 2. I will returne to my first love, for then was I better then now. and thereupon the Church concludes, Hose. 2. I will return to my First love, for then was I better then now. cc av dt n1 vvz, n1. crd pns11 vmb vvi p-acp po11 ord n1, c-acp av vbds pns11 j av av. (50) part (DIV2) 824 Page 374
4232 The Church here from what doth shee commend her Beloved? but from some what that was left in her soule, some inward taste of the love of Christ in her, she called to mind how it was with her before in the former part of this, The Church Here from what does she commend her beloved? but from Some what that was left in her soul, Some inward taste of the love of christ in her, she called to mind how it was with her before in the former part of this, dt n1 av p-acp r-crq vdz pns31 vvi pno31 vvn? cc-acp p-acp d r-crq d vbds vvn p-acp po31 n1, d j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno31, pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi c-crq pn31 vbds p-acp pno31 a-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d, (50) part (DIV2) 824 Page 374
4233 and in the latter end of the former chapter, what an excellent estate she had beene in, this helped her to recover her selfe. and in the latter end of the former chapter, what an excellent estate she had been in, this helped her to recover her self. cc p-acp dt d n1 pp-f dt j n1, r-crq dt j n1 pns31 vhd vbn p-acp, d vvd pno31 pc-acp vvi po31 n1. (50) part (DIV2) 824 Page 374
4234 Now you may say, Why is shee so exact in reckoning up so many particulars of her Beloved, his Head, Lockes, Eyes, Lips, and such like? Now you may say, Why is she so exact in reckoning up so many particulars of her beloved, his Head, Locks, Eyes, Lips, and such like? av pn22 vmb vvi, q-crq vbz pns31 av j p-acp vvg a-acp av d n2-j pp-f po31 j-vvn, po31 n1, n2, n2, n2, cc d av-j? (50) part (DIV2) 825 Page 374
4235 Why, It is from largenesse of affection. A large heart hath alway large expressions, when we are barren in expressions towards Christ, Why, It is from largeness of affection. A large heart hath always large expressions, when we Are barren in expressions towards christ, q-crq, pn31 vbz p-acp n1 pp-f n1. dt j n1 vhz av j n2, c-crq pns12 vbr j p-acp n2 p-acp np1, (50) part (DIV2) 826 Page 374
4236 and of good things, whence comes this but from narrow poore affections. The Church had large affections; therefore shee had sutable expressions. and of good things, whence comes this but from narrow poor affections. The Church had large affections; Therefore she had suitable expressions. cc pp-f j n2, q-crq vvz d p-acp p-acp j j n2. dt n1 vhd j n2; av pns31 vhd j n2. (50) part (DIV2) 826 Page 374
4237 And then shee is thus particular, because Christ hath not one but many excellencies; every thing in him is excellent: And then she is thus particular, Because christ hath not one but many excellencies; every thing in him is excellent: cc av pns31 vbz av j, c-acp np1 vhz xx crd p-acp d n2; zz n1 p-acp pno31 vbz j: (50) part (DIV2) 827 Page 374
4238 inward and outward, as his head, &c. For indeed beauty consists not in sweetnesse of colour onely, inward and outward, as his head, etc. For indeed beauty consists not in sweetness of colour only, j cc j, c-acp po31 n1, av c-acp av n1 vvz xx p-acp n1 pp-f n1 av-j, (50) part (DIV2) 827 Page 375
4239 but in affinity and proportion of all parts. Now there is all sweet proportion in Christ, so it should be with Christians; but in affinity and proportion of all parts. Now there is all sweet proportion in christ, so it should be with Christians; cc-acp p-acp n1 cc n1 pp-f d n2. av a-acp vbz d j n1 p-acp np1, av pn31 vmd vbi p-acp np1; (50) part (DIV2) 827 Page 375
4240 they should not have one excellency, but many: those that receive Grace for Grace from Christ: they should not have one excellency, but many: those that receive Grace for Grace from christ: pns32 vmd xx vhi crd n1, cc-acp d: d cst vvb vvi p-acp n1 p-acp np1: (50) part (DIV2) 827 Page 375
4241 have not onely Head, Eyes, Hands, and Feet good; have not only Head, Eyes, Hands, and Feet good; vhb xx av-j n1, n2, n2, cc n2 j; (50) part (DIV2) 827 Page 375
4242 but all lovely, Grace for Grace, answerable to the variety of Graces in Jesus Christ, In whom all things joyntly, and everything severally are lovely. but all lovely, Grace for Grace, answerable to the variety of Graces in jesus christ, In whom all things jointly, and everything severally Are lovely. cc-acp d j, n1 p-acp n1, j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp np1 np1, p-acp ro-crq d n2 av-j, cc pi av-j vbr j. (50) part (DIV2) 827 Page 375
4243 Then shee sheweth her particular care and study, to be exact in this knowledge of Christ, to rip him up and anotomize him thus from Head to foot, it argueth shee had studied Christ well ere shee could attaine this excellencie: Then she shows her particular care and study, to be exact in this knowledge of christ, to rip him up and anotomize him thus from Head to foot, it argue she had studied christ well ere she could attain this excellency: av pns31 vvz po31 j n1 cc vvi, pc-acp vbi j p-acp d n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi pno31 a-acp cc vvi pno31 av p-acp n1 p-acp n1, pn31 vvz pns31 vhd vvn np1 av c-acp pns31 vmd vvi d n1: (50) part (DIV2) 828 Page 375
4244 so it should be the study and care of every Christian, to study the excellencies of Christ, not onely in the grosse, to say as much as you have in the Creed; he was borne for us of the Virgin Mary, was crucified, dead and buried, &c. which every child can say, so it should be the study and care of every Christian, to study the excellencies of christ, not only in the gross, to say as much as you have in the Creed; he was born for us of the Virgae Marry, was Crucified, dead and buried, etc. which every child can say, av pn31 vmd vbi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d njp, pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f np1, xx av-j p-acp dt j, pc-acp vvi p-acp d c-acp pn22 vhb p-acp dt n1; pns31 vbds vvn p-acp pno12 pp-f dt n1 uh, vbds vvn, j cc vvn, av r-crq d n1 vmb vvi, (50) part (DIV2) 828 Page 375
4245 but to be able to particularize the high perfections and excellencies of Christ, as the Church here, to study his Nature, Offices, the State he was in, but to be able to particularise the high perfections and excellencies of christ, as the Church Here, to study his Nature, Offices, the State he was in, cc-acp pc-acp vbi j pc-acp vvi dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f np1, c-acp dt n1 av, pc-acp vvi po31 n1, n2, dt n1 pns31 vbds p-acp, (50) part (DIV2) 828 Page 375
4246 and how he carried himselfe in his humiliation and exaltation: and how he carried himself in his humiliation and exaltation: cc c-crq pns31 vvd px31 p-acp po31 n1 cc n1: (50) part (DIV2) 828 Page 375
4247 what good we have by both states, Redemption by his abasement; application of it by his advancement. what good we have by both states, Redemption by his abasement; application of it by his advancement. r-crq j pns12 vhb p-acp d n2, n1 p-acp po31 n1; n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp po31 n1. (50) part (DIV2) 828 Page 375
4248 What he did for us on Earth, what he doth in Heaven: what in Iustification, Adoption, Sanctification, and in the glory to come. What he did for us on Earth, what he does in Heaven: what in Justification, Adoption, Sanctification, and in the glory to come. r-crq pns31 vdd p-acp pno12 p-acp n1, r-crq pns31 vdz p-acp n1: r-crq p-acp n1, n1, n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi. (50) part (DIV2) 828 Page 375
4249 Study every thing and warme the heart with the meditation of them. Study every thing and warm the heart with the meditation of them. n1 d n1 cc vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32. (50) part (DIV2) 828 Page 376
4250 This particular spreading and laying open the excellencies of Christ is a thing worthy of a Christian. This particular spreading and laying open the excellencies of christ is a thing worthy of a Christian. d j j-vvg cc vvg av-j dt n2 pp-f np1 vbz dt n1 j pp-f dt njp. (50) part (DIV2) 829 Page 376
4251 Wee make slight worke of Religion, we can be particular and eloquent enough in other things, we make slight work of Religion, we can be particular and eloquent enough in other things, pns12 vvb j n1 pp-f n1, pns12 vmb vbi j cc j av-d p-acp j-jn n2, (50) part (DIV2) 829 Page 376
4252 but in that wherein all eloquence is too little; but in that wherein all eloquence is too little; cc-acp p-acp cst c-crq d n1 vbz av j; (50) part (DIV2) 829 Page 376
4253 how barren are we, how shamefac'd to speake of Christ and his excellencies in base company, how barren Are we, how shamefaced to speak of christ and his excellencies in base company, c-crq j vbr pns12, c-crq j pc-acp vvi pp-f np1 cc po31 n2 p-acp j n1, (50) part (DIV2) 829 Page 376
4254 as if it were a dishonour. as if it were a dishonour. c-acp cs pn31 vbdr dt n1. (50) part (DIV2) 829 Page 376
4255 Let us therefore learne this from the Church here, to be much in thoughts and meditations of the excellencies of Christ, Let us Therefore Learn this from the Church Here, to be much in thoughts and meditations of the excellencies of christ, vvb pno12 av vvi d p-acp dt n1 av, pc-acp vbi av-d p-acp n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, (50) part (DIV2) 829 Page 376
4256 and so our expressions will be answerable to our meditations. and so our expressions will be answerable to our meditations. cc av po12 n2 vmb vbi j p-acp po12 n2. (50) part (DIV2) 829 Page 376
4257 So the holy Fathers that were godly (till another kind of Divinity came into the world of Querkes and subtilties) there was none of them but was excellent this way. So the holy Father's that were godly (till Another kind of Divinity Come into the world of Querkes and subtleties) there was none of them but was excellent this Way. np1 dt j n2 cst vbdr j (c-acp j-jn n1 pp-f n1 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 cc n2) pc-acp vbds pi pp-f pno32 pc-acp vbds j d n1. (50) part (DIV2) 829 Page 376
4258 Paul admirable, accounting all dung and drosse in comparison of Christ. In speaking of him when he begins, he goes on from one thing to another, as if he were ravished; Paul admirable, accounting all dung and dross in comparison of christ. In speaking of him when he begins, he Goes on from one thing to Another, as if he were ravished; np1 j, vvg d n1 cc n1 p-acp n1 pp-f np1. p-acp vvg pp-f pno31 c-crq pns31 vvz, pns31 vvz a-acp p-acp crd n1 p-acp j-jn, c-acp cs pns31 vbdr vvn; (50) part (DIV2) 829 Page 376
4259 and knew not how nor where to end. and knew not how nor where to end. cc vvd xx c-crq ccx c-crq pc-acp vvi. (50) part (DIV2) 829 Page 376
4260 The soule hath sights of Christ that God shewes to it, and which the soule presents to it selfe by the helpe of the Spirit. The soul hath sights of christ that God shows to it, and which the soul presents to it self by the help of the Spirit. dt n1 vhz n2 pp-f np1 cst np1 vvz p-acp pn31, cc r-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp pn31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (50) part (DIV2) 830 Page 376
4261 The sights that God in this kind shewes, are to those in affliction especially, as Daniell and Isay saw Christ in his glory in a vision, The sights that God in this kind shows, Are to those in affliction especially, as Daniell and Saiah saw christ in his glory in a vision, dt n2 cst np1 p-acp d j n2, vbr pc-acp d p-acp n1 av-j, c-acp np1 cc np1 vvd np1 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, (50) part (DIV2) 830 Page 376
4262 so Ezechiell had a vision and Iohn, Rev. 1. where Christ was presented to him gloriously. so Ezekiel had a vision and John, Rev. 1. where christ was presented to him gloriously. av np1 vhd dt n1 cc np1, n1 crd n1 np1 vbds vvn p-acp pno31 av-j. (50) part (DIV2) 830 Page 376
4263 So there is a glorious description of Christ present to the Church• Rev. 4. 5. So there is a glorious description of christ present to the Church• Rev. 4. 5. av a-acp vbz dt j n1 pp-f np1 j p-acp dt np1 n1 crd crd (50) part (DIV2) 830 Page 377
4264 And as there are sights let downe from God into the soule, so there are sights that the soule frames of Christ, such as the Church here conceives of him by faith: Thus Moses saw him before he was incarnate, and Abraham saw his day and rejoyced: And as there Are sights let down from God into the soul, so there Are sights that the soul frames of christ, such as the Church Here conceives of him by faith: Thus Moses saw him before he was incarnate, and Abraham saw his day and rejoiced: cc c-acp a-acp vbr n2 vvn a-acp p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1, av a-acp vbr n2 cst dt n1 vvz pp-f np1, d c-acp dt n1 av vvz pp-f pno31 p-acp n1: av np1 vvd pno31 c-acp pns31 vbds j, cc np1 vvd po31 n1 cc vvd: (50) part (DIV2) 831 Page 377
4265 so should we now have spirituall sights, Ideas of Christ framed to our soules, this is to bestow our soules as we should doe. so should we now have spiritual sights, Ideas of christ framed to our Souls, this is to bestow our Souls as we should do. av vmd pns12 av vhb j n2, n2 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp po12 n2, d vbz pc-acp vvi po12 n2 c-acp pns12 vmd vdi. (50) part (DIV2) 831 Page 377
4266 So much for generall, now we come to some particulars. His Head is as fine gold, his locke• are bushie and blacke as a raven. So much for general, now we come to Some particulars. His Head is as fine gold, his locke• Are bushy and black as a raven. av av-d p-acp n1, av pns12 vvb p-acp d n2-j. po31 n1 vbz a-acp j n1, po31 n1 vbr j cc j-jn c-acp dt n1. (50) part (DIV2) 831 Page 377
4267 His Head is as fine gold. His Head is as fine gold. po31 n1 vbz a-acp j n1. (51) part (DIV2) 831 Page 377
4268 He begins to set out the excellency of the cheefe part the Head. The Head of Christ is God, He begins to Set out the excellency of the chief part the Head. The Head of christ is God, pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi av dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1 dt n1 dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz np1, (51) part (DIV2) 832 Page 377
4269 as it is 1 Cor. 11. 3. He is above all, and God onely is above him. as it is 1 Cor. 11. 3. He is above all, and God only is above him. c-acp pn31 vbz crd np1 crd crd pns31 vbz p-acp d, cc np1 av-j vbz p-acp pno31. (51) part (DIV2) 832 Page 377
4270 All is yours, and you are Christs, and Christ is Gods, but that is not so much intended here, All is yours, and you Are Christ, and christ is God's, but that is not so much intended Here, av-d vbz png22, cc pn22 vbr npg1, cc np1 vbz n2, p-acp d vbz xx av av-d vvn av, (51) part (DIV2) 832 Page 377
4271 as to shew Christs head-ship over the Church as God and Man, his head is as fine gold, that is, his government and head-ship is a most sweet and golden government. as to show Christ headship over the Church as God and Man, his head is as fine gold, that is, his government and headship is a most sweet and golden government. c-acp pc-acp vvi npg1 n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1 cc n1, po31 n1 vbz a-acp j n1, cst vbz, po31 n1 cc n1 vbz dt av-ds j cc j n1. (51) part (DIV2) 832 Page 377
4272 Daniel. 2. You have an image of the Monarchies, the first whereof had a golden head, which was the Chaldean, the best Monarchy is set out by the best mettall gold, so Christ the head of the Church is a precious head, a head of Gold. daniel. 2. You have an image of the Monarchies, the First whereof had a golden head, which was the Chaldean, the best Monarchy is Set out by the best mettle gold, so christ the head of the Church is a precious head, a head of Gold. np1. crd pn22 vhb dt n1 pp-f dt n2, dt ord c-crq vhd dt j n1, r-crq vbds dt jp, dt js n1 vbz vvn av p-acp dt js n1 n1, av np1 dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz dt j n1, dt n1 pp-f n1. (51) part (DIV2) 833 Page 377
4273 A Head hath an eminency above all others, an influence and motion above all other parts, it is the seat of the sences, A Head hath an eminency above all Others, an influence and motion above all other parts, it is the seat of the Senses, dt n1 vhz dt n1 p-acp d n2-jn, dt n1 cc n1 p-acp d j-jn n2, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n2, (51) part (DIV2) 834 Page 378
4274 so this golden head is more eminent then all, governes the whole Church and hath influence into all; so this golden head is more eminent then all, governs the Whole Church and hath influence into all; av d j n1 vbz av-dc j cs d, vvz dt j-jn n1 cc vhz n1 p-acp d; (51) part (DIV2) 834 Page 378
4275 in him we live, and move, and have our beeing. Why is Christ as King thus resembled to an head of gold? in him we live, and move, and have our being. Why is christ as King thus resembled to an head of gold? p-acp pno31 pns12 vvb, cc vvi, cc vhb po12 vbg. q-crq vbz np1 p-acp n1 av vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1? (51) part (DIV2) 834 Page 378
4276 Because Gold is the cheefe, the most precious, durable mettall of all others. Christ is a King for ever and hath an everlasting government. Because Gold is the chief, the most precious, durable mettle of all Others. christ is a King for ever and hath an everlasting government. p-acp n1 vbz dt j-jn, dt av-ds j, j n1 pp-f d n2-jn. np1 vbz dt n1 c-acp av cc vhz dt j n1. (51) part (DIV2) 836 Page 378
4277 Gold is also the most pliable mettall, you may beate it out to leaves more then any other mettall whatsoever. Gold is also the most pliable mettle, you may beat it out to leaves more then any other mettle whatsoever. n1 vbz av dt av-ds j n1, pn22 vmb vvi pn31 av p-acp n2 av-dc cs d j-jn n1 r-crq. (51) part (DIV2) 836 Page 378
4278 Christ is all gold indeed, his love hath beate himselfe out as low as may be, all for our good. What abasement like to Christs. christ is all gold indeed, his love hath beat himself out as low as may be, all for our good. What abasement like to Christ. np1 vbz d n1 av, po31 n1 vhz vvd px31 av p-acp j c-acp vmb vbi, d p-acp po12 j. q-crq n1 av-j p-acp npg1. (51) part (DIV2) 836 Page 378
4279 That which is most precious is most communicating, as the Sunne a glorious creature, what doth so much good as it? so Christ as he is the most excellent of all, the cheefe of ten thousand, so is he also the most communicative, what good to the good that Christ did, he was beaten out of love to man-kind to lowest abasement for us, That which is most precious is most communicating, as the Sun a glorious creature, what does so much good as it? so christ as he is the most excellent of all, the chief of ten thousand, so is he also the most communicative, what good to the good that christ did, he was beaten out of love to mankind to lowest abasement for us, d r-crq vbz av-ds j vbz av-ds vvg, c-acp dt n1 dt j n1, q-crq vdz av av-d j c-acp pn31? av np1 c-acp pns31 vbz dt av-ds j pp-f d, dt n-jn pp-f crd crd, av vbz pns31 av dt av-ds j, r-crq j p-acp dt j cst np1 vdd, pns31 vbds vvn av pp-f n1 p-acp n1 p-acp js n1 p-acp pno12, (51) part (DIV2) 836 Page 378
4280 though this be not mainely aimed at here, yet (by the way) speaking of gold, we may present to our selves such comfortable meditations. though this be not mainly aimed At Here, yet (by the Way) speaking of gold, we may present to our selves such comfortable meditations. cs d vbb xx av-j vvn p-acp av, av (p-acp dt n1) vvg pp-f n1, pns12 vmb vvi p-acp po12 n2 d j n2. (51) part (DIV2) 836 Page 378
4281 Well then is Christ such an excellent head, a golden head, in whom are hid all the treasures of wisedome to governe his Church, what need we then goe to that triple crowne, having such a golden head, the Apostacie of the Church hath found out another golden head, is not Christ precious enough. Well then is christ such an excellent head, a golden head, in whom Are hid all the treasures of Wisdom to govern his Church, what need we then go to that triple crown, having such a golden head, the Apostasy of the Church hath found out Another golden head, is not christ precious enough. av av vbz np1 d dt j n1, dt j n1, p-acp ro-crq vbr vvn d dt n2 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1, r-crq vvb pns12 av vvi p-acp d j n1, vhg d dt j n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vhz vvn av j-jn j n1, vbz xx np1 j d. (51) part (DIV2) 837 Page 378
4282 Let us take heed of leaving the head Christ, as it is Col. 2. 19. It is a damnable thing to forsake him. Let us take heed of leaving the head christ, as it is Col. 2. 19. It is a damnable thing to forsake him. vvb pno12 vvi n1 pp-f vvg dt n1 np1, c-acp pn31 vbz np1 crd crd pn31 vbz dt j n1 pc-acp vvi pno31. (51) part (DIV2) 837 Page 379
4283 Let the Apostaticall Church alone with her Antichrist. Let the Apostatical Church alone with her Antichrist. vvb dt j n1 av-j p-acp pno31 np1. (51) part (DIV2) 837 Page 379
4284 Againe, if Christ be a golden head, let us his members labour every one to be sutable, Again, if christ be a golden head, let us his members labour every one to be suitable, av, cs np1 vbb dt j n1, vvb pno12 po31 n2 vvi d pi pc-acp vbi j, (51) part (DIV2) 838 Page 379
4285 though there be difference betweene the head and the members in many respects, especially in those three formerly named, Eminencie, government, though there be difference between the head and the members in many respects, especially in those three formerly nam, Eminency, government, cs pc-acp vbi n1 p-acp dt n1 cc dt n2 p-acp d n2, av-j p-acp d crd av-j vvn, n1, n1, (51) part (DIV2) 838 Page 379
4286 and influence, yet for nature they are one, head and members make but one. So tha• as the head of the body is gold, so should every member be: and influence, yet for nature they Are one, head and members make but one. So tha• as the head of the body is gold, so should every member be: cc n1, av p-acp n1 pns32 vbr crd, n1 cc n2 vvb p-acp crd. av n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz n1, av vmd d n1 vbi: (51) part (DIV2) 838 Page 379
4287 therfore the seven Churches are stiled seven golden candlestickes. Therefore the seven Churches Are styled seven golden candlesticks. av dt crd n2 vbr vvn crd j n2. (51) part (DIV2) 838 Page 379
4288 Every thing in the Tabernacle was gold, even to the snuffers, to shew that in the Church every thing is excellent. Every thing in the Tabernacle was gold, even to the snuffers, to show that in the Church every thing is excellent. np1 n1 p-acp dt n1 vbds n1, av p-acp dt vvz, pc-acp vvi cst p-acp dt n1 d n1 vbz j. (51) part (DIV2) 838 Page 379
4289 The Tabernacle was gold most of it, though it was covered with Badgers-skins. The Tabernacle was gold most of it, though it was covered with badger skins. dt n1 vbds n1 ds pp-f pn31, cs pn31 vbds vvn p-acp n2. (51) part (DIV2) 838 Page 379
4290 The Church indeed hath a poore covering as of Badgers-skins, not guilded as hypocrites, but it is precious within; The Church indeed hath a poor covering as of badger skins, not Guilded as Hypocrites, but it is precious within; dt n1 av vhz dt j n-vvg p-acp pp-f n2, xx vvn p-acp n2, cc-acp pn31 vbz j p-acp; (51) part (DIV2) 838 Page 379
4291 Againe, Christ as he is gold, so he is fine gold, whole gold, he hath not onely the crowne on him, Again, christ as he is gold, so he is fine gold, Whole gold, he hath not only the crown on him, av, np1 c-acp pns31 vbz n1, av pns31 vbz j n1, j-jn n1, pns31 vhz xx av-j dt n1 p-acp pno31, (51) part (DIV2) 838 Page 379
4292 but his head is gold it selfe. Other Kings their crownes are of gold, but their heads are not so: but his head is gold it self. Other Kings their crowns Are of gold, but their Heads Are not so: cc-acp po31 n1 vbz n1 pn31 n1. av-jn n2 po32 n2 vbr pp-f n1, cc-acp po32 n2 vbr xx av: (51) part (DIV2) 838 Page 379
4293 but there is such a precious treasure of wisedome in him that his head is gold; but there is such a precious treasure of Wisdom in him that his head is gold; cc-acp pc-acp vbz d dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno31 cst po31 n1 vbz n1; (51) part (DIV2) 838 Page 379
4294 so let the Church and every Christian labour, not to be guilt but gold, to be thoroughly good, to have the inside as good as the outside, the heart as good as the conversation, the Church is glorious within, Psal. 45. Beloved, Is Christ an excellent golden head and shall he have a base body? Is he fit to be united to a golden head that is a common drunkard, a swearer, that is a beast in his life and conversation, is this sutable? so let the Church and every Christian labour, not to be gilded but gold, to be thoroughly good, to have the inside as good as the outside, the heart as good as the Conversation, the Church is glorious within, Psalm 45. beloved, Is christ an excellent golden head and shall he have a base body? Is he fit to be united to a golden head that is a Common drunkard, a swearer, that is a beast in his life and Conversation, is this suitable? av vvb dt n1 cc d np1 n1, xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1, pc-acp vbi av-j j, pc-acp vhi dt n1-an p-acp j c-acp dt n1-an, dt n1 c-acp j c-acp dt n1, dt n1 vbz j a-acp, np1 crd j-vvn, vbz np1 dt j j n1 cc vmb pns31 vhi dt j n1? vbz pns31 j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt j n1 cst vbz dt j n1, dt n1, cst vbz dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 cc n1, vbz d j? (51) part (DIV2) 838 Page 380
4295 Againe, Is our head so golden, and whatsoever excellency we have is it from our head, Again, Is our head so golden, and whatsoever excellency we have is it from our head, av, vbz po12 n1 av j, cc r-crq n1 pns12 vhb vbz pn31 p-acp po12 n1, (51) part (DIV2) 839 Page 380
4296 therefore as the Church in the Revelation, let us cast all our crownes at his feete. Therefore as the Church in the Revelation, let us cast all our crowns At his feet. av c-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, vvb pno12 vvi d po12 n2 p-acp po31 n2. (51) part (DIV2) 839 Page 380
4297 Have we crownes of gold, any thing that is excellent within, any grace, any comfort, let us lay it downe at his feet, for all is from him. Have we crowns of gold, any thing that is excellent within, any grace, any Comfort, let us lay it down At his feet, for all is from him. vhb pns12 n2 pp-f n1, d n1 cst vbz j a-acp, d n1, d n1, vvb pno12 vvi pn31 a-acp p-acp po31 n2, p-acp d vbz p-acp pno31. (51) part (DIV2) 839 Page 380
4298 Naturall men have golden images of their owne, Israell would have golden calves, Nebuchadnezzar sets up a golden image, Natural men have golden Images of their own, Israel would have golden calves, Nebuchadnezzar sets up a golden image, j n2 vhb j n2 pp-f po32 d, np1 vmd vhi j n2, np1 vvz a-acp dt j n1, (51) part (DIV2) 839 Page 380
4299 and all must worship it, so in the declining times of the Church, they framed golden images, that is, a golden whorish religion, guilded, and all must worship it, so in the declining times of the Church, they framed golden Images, that is, a golden whorish Religion, Guilded, cc d vmb vvi pn31, av p-acp dt j-vvg n2 pp-f dt n1, pns32 vvd j n2, cst vbz, dt j j n1, vvn, (51) part (DIV2) 839 Page 380
4300 and painted, framed by their owne braine, whereunto all must stoope. and painted, framed by their own brain, whereunto all must stoop. cc j-vvn, vvn p-acp po32 d n1, c-crq d vmb vvi. (51) part (DIV2) 839 Page 380
4301 But the true gold is that we must respect and submit our selves unto and admire, others are but golden dreames and images (as Nebuchadnezzars was) Christs head alone is of fine gold: But the true gold is that we must respect and submit our selves unto and admire, Others Are but golden dreams and Images (as Nebuchadnezar's was) Christ head alone is of fine gold: p-acp dt j n1 vbz cst pns12 vmb vvi cc vvi po12 n2 p-acp cc vvi, n2-jn vbr p-acp j n2 cc n2 (c-acp n2 vbds) npg1 n1 av-j vbz pp-f j n1: (51) part (DIV2) 839 Page 380
4302 All must be fine gold that comes from this head, his word is gold, sometimes purged in the fire: All must be fine gold that comes from this head, his word is gold, sometime purged in the fire: d vmb vbi j n1 cst vvz p-acp d n1, po31 n1 vbz n1, av vvn p-acp dt n1: (51) part (DIV2) 840 Page 380
4303 his ordinances gold, in the scripture phrase, the city, the new Jerusalem which signifies the state of the Church in this world, his ordinances gold, in the scripture phrase, the City, the new Jerusalem which signifies the state of the Church in this world, po31 n2 n1, p-acp dt n1 n1, dt n1, dt j np1 r-crq vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp d n1, (51) part (DIV2) 840 Page 380
4304 when it shall be refined to the utmost, all is of gold, the walles of precious stones, the gates of pearle, and the pavement of the streetes of pure gold, to shew the excellency of reformation, which golden times are yet to come, in the meane time let us goe on and waite for them. when it shall be refined to the utmost, all is of gold, the walls of precious stones, the gates of pearl, and the pavement of the streets of pure gold, to show the excellency of Reformation, which golden times Are yet to come, in the mean time let us go on and wait for them. c-crq pn31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt j, d vbz pp-f n1, dt n2 pp-f j n2, dt n2 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f j n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq j n2 vbr av pc-acp vvi, p-acp dt j n1 vvb pno12 vvi a-acp cc vvi p-acp pno32. (51) part (DIV2) 840 Page 380
4305 His lockes are bushie and blacke as a raven. His locks Are bushy and black as a raven. po31 n2 vbr j cc j-jn c-acp dt n1. (51) part (DIV2) 841 Page 381
4306 I thinke this is but complementall to fill up the other, it is nothing but a commendation of his freshnesse, a foile to beauty, I think this is but complemental to fill up the other, it is nothing but a commendation of his freshness, a foil to beauty, pns11 vvb d vbz cc-acp j pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n-jn, pn31 vbz pix p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, dt n1 p-acp n1, (51) part (DIV2) 842 Page 381
4307 therefore not particularly to be stood upon. His eyes are as doves eyes by the rivers of waters, &c. Therefore not particularly to be stood upon. His eyes Are as Dove eyes by the Rivers of waters, etc. av xx av-j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp. po31 n2 vbr p-acp n2 n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, av (51) part (DIV2) 842 Page 381
4308 His eyes are as doves eyes, and such eyes as are by the rivers of waters, where they are clensed and washed with milke that they may be the clearer, His eyes Are as Dove eyes, and such eyes as Are by the Rivers of waters, where they Are cleansed and washed with milk that they may be the clearer, po31 n2 vbr p-acp n2 n2, cc d n2 c-acp vbr p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, c-crq pns32 vbr vvd cc vvn p-acp n1 cst pns32 vmb vbi dt jc, (51) part (DIV2) 844 Page 381
4309 and fitly set, neither gogle eyes, nor sunke into the head, but fitly set, as a jewell in a ring, and fitly Set, neither goggle eyes, nor sunk into the head, but fitly Set, as a jewel in a ring, cc av-j vvn, av-dx vvb n2, ccx vvn p-acp dt n1, cc-acp av-j vvn, c-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, (51) part (DIV2) 844 Page 381
4310 neither too much in, nor too much out, to set out the comelinesse of this part the eye which is the glory of the face. neither too much in, nor too much out, to Set out the comeliness of this part the eye which is the glory of the face. av-dx av av-d p-acp, ccx av av-d av, pc-acp vvi av dt n1 pp-f d n1 dt n1 r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (51) part (DIV2) 844 Page 381
4311 Why is Christ said to have the eyes of doves? Why is christ said to have the eyes of Dove? q-crq vbz np1 vvd pc-acp vhi dt n2 pp-f n2? (51) part (DIV2) 845 Page 381
4312 The dove hath many enemies especially the white dove is a faire marke for the birds of prey, therefore God hath given that creature a quicke sight, that she might discerne her enemies, The dove hath many enemies especially the white dove is a fair mark for the Birds of prey, Therefore God hath given that creature a quick sighed, that she might discern her enemies, dt n1 vhz d n2 av-j dt j-jn n1 vbz dt j n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, av np1 vhz vvn d n1 dt j n1, cst pns31 vmd vvi po31 n2, (51) part (DIV2) 846 Page 381
4313 thus the Scripture helpes us to conceive of the quicknesse of Christs eye, Rev. 5. 6. there are seven hornes and seven eyes which are the seven spirits of God, here Christ the lambe hath seven eyes and seven hornes: thus the Scripture helps us to conceive of the quickness of Christ eye, Rev. 5. 6. there Are seven horns and seven eyes which Are the seven spirits of God, Here christ the lamb hath seven eyes and seven horns: av dt n1 vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi pp-f dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, n1 crd crd a-acp vbr crd n2 cc crd n2 r-crq vbr dt crd n2 pp-f np1, av np1 dt n1 vhz crd n2 cc crd n2: (51) part (DIV2) 846 Page 381
4314 what be these? Christ hath not onely hornes of power as the enemies have, hornes of violence, he hath horne against horne; what be these? christ hath not only horns of power as the enemies have, horns of violence, he hath horn against horn; r-crq vbb d? np1 vhz xx av-j n2 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n2 vhb, n2 pp-f n1, pns31 vhz n1 p-acp n1; (51) part (DIV2) 846 Page 381
4315 but seven eyes, that is, a quicke sight to see all the danger the Church is in, and seven eyes; but seven eyes, that is, a quick sighed to see all the danger the Church is in, and seven eyes; cc-acp crd n2, cst vbz, dt j n1 pc-acp vvi d dt n1 dt n1 vbz p-acp, cc crd n2; (51) part (DIV2) 846 Page 381
4316 seven is a word of perfection, that is, he hath many eyes, an accurate sight, he hath not onely an eye of providence over the whole world, seven is a word of perfection, that is, he hath many eyes, an accurate sighed, he hath not only an eye of providence over the Whole world, crd vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, cst vbz, pns31 vhz d n2, dt j n1, pns31 vhz xx av-j dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1, (51) part (DIV2) 846 Page 382
4317 but an eye of grace and favour, lively, and lovely in regard of his Church. but an eye of grace and favour, lively, and lovely in regard of his Church. cc-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, j, cc j p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n1. (51) part (DIV2) 846 Page 382
4318 All things are naked and open before his eyes, as it is, Heb. 4. he can see through us, he knowes our very hearts and raines, which he must doe ex Officio, because he must be our judge. All things Are naked and open before his eyes, as it is, Hebrew 4. he can see through us, he knows our very hearts and reins, which he must do ex Officio, Because he must be our judge. av-d n2 vbr j cc j p-acp po31 n2, c-acp pn31 vbz, np1 crd pns31 vmb vvi p-acp pno12, pns31 vvz po12 j n2 cc n2, r-crq pns31 vmb vdi fw-la np1, c-acp pns31 vmb vbi po12 n1. (51) part (DIV2) 846 Page 382
4319 He that is judge of all had need to have eyes that will pierce through all. He that is judge of all had need to have eyes that will pierce through all. pns31 cst vbz n1 pp-f d vhd n1 pc-acp vhi n2 cst vmb vvi p-acp d. (51) part (DIV2) 846 Page 382
4320 It had need be a quicke eye that must judge of the heart and affections: It had need be a quick eye that must judge of the heart and affections: pn31 vhd n1 vbi dt j n1 cst vmb vvi pp-f dt n1 cc n2: (51) part (DIV2) 846 Page 382
4321 but what may we learne hence, That we have a Saviour that hath doves eyes, that is, cleare eyes able to discerne. but what may we Learn hence, That we have a Saviour that hath Dove eyes, that is, clear eyes able to discern. cc-acp q-crq vmb pns12 vvi av, cst pns12 vhb dt n1 cst vhz n2 n2, cst vbz, j n2 j pc-acp vvi. (51) part (DIV2) 846 Page 382
4322 Take it as a point first, of all comfort to the Church, that when we have any imputation lies upon us, that we are thus and thus, Christ hath quicke eyes he knowes our hearts, thou knowest (saith Peter) Lord that I love thee, in all false imputations rest in the eye sight of Christ, he knowes it is otherwise with us. Take it as a point First, of all Comfort to the Church, that when we have any imputation lies upon us, that we Are thus and thus, christ hath quick eyes he knows our hearts, thou Knowest (Says Peter) Lord that I love thee, in all false imputations rest in the eye sighed of christ, he knows it is otherwise with us. vvb pn31 p-acp dt n1 ord, pp-f d n1 p-acp dt n1, cst c-crq pns12 vhb d n1 vvz p-acp pno12, cst pns12 vbr av cc av, np1 vhz j n2 pns31 vvz po12 n2, pns21 vv2 (vvz np1) n1 cst pns11 vvb pno21, p-acp d j n2 vvb p-acp dt n1 n1 pp-f np1, pns31 vvz pn31 vbz av p-acp pno12. (51) part (DIV2) 847 Page 382
4323 Then againe in all abasement know, that there is an eye that sees all, he sees with his eye and pitties with his heart, Then again in all abasement know, that there is an eye that sees all, he sees with his eye and pities with his heart, av av p-acp d n1 vvb, d a-acp vbz dt n1 cst vvz d, pns31 vvz p-acp po31 n1 cc vvz p-acp po31 n1, (51) part (DIV2) 848 Page 382
4324 as he hath a quicke eye, so he hath a tender heart, though he seemes to sleepe and to winke, it is but that we may wake him with our prayers, which when we have done we shall see that Christ hath seene all this while, as he hath a quick eye, so he hath a tender heart, though he seems to sleep and to wink, it is but that we may wake him with our Prayers, which when we have done we shall see that christ hath seen all this while, c-acp pns31 vhz dt j n1, av pns31 vhz dt j n1, cs pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi, pn31 vbz p-acp cst pns12 vmb vvi pno31 p-acp po12 n2, r-crq c-crq pns12 vhb vdn pns12 vmb vvi cst np1 vhz vvn d d n1, (51) part (DIV2) 848 Page 382
4325 and that the violence the enemies of God have offered to his Church the Spouse hath beene in his sight, and that the violence the enemies of God have offered to his Church the Spouse hath been in his sighed, cc cst dt n1 dt n2 pp-f np1 vhb vvn p-acp po31 n1 dt n1 vhz vbn p-acp po31 n1, (51) part (DIV2) 848 Page 382
4326 and that they shall know at length to their cost. and that they shall know At length to their cost. cc cst pns32 vmb vvi p-acp n1 p-acp po32 n1. (51) part (DIV2) 848 Page 382
4327 Likewise it is a point of terror to all hypocrites and others that thinke to blindfold Christ againe. Likewise it is a point of terror to all Hypocrites and Others that think to blindfold christ again. av pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d n2 cc n2-jn cst vvb p-acp j np1 av. (51) part (DIV2) 849 Page 383
4328 Can they blindfold him in Heaven that hath this sharp eye? Noe he sees all their courses and projects what they are and what they tend to, Can they blindfold him in Heaven that hath this sharp eye? Noah he sees all their courses and projects what they Are and what they tend to, vmb pns32 vvi pno31 p-acp n1 cst vhz d j n1? np1 pns31 vvz d po32 n2 cc n2 r-crq pns32 vbr cc r-crq pns32 vvb p-acp, (51) part (DIV2) 849 Page 383
4329 and as he sees them so he will spread them all open ere long. and as he sees them so he will spread them all open ere long. cc c-acp pns31 vvz pno32 av pns31 vmb vvi pno32 d j c-acp av-j. (51) part (DIV2) 849 Page 383
4330 And as it is a point of comfort and terror, So it is a point of instruction to us all, that wee having to deale with a judge that sees all, to worship Christ in spirit. And as it is a point of Comfort and terror, So it is a point of instruction to us all, that we having to deal with a judge that sees all, to worship christ in Spirit. cc c-acp pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, av pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno12 d, cst pns12 vhg pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 cst vvz d, pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp n1. (51) part (DIV2) 850 Page 383
4331 If we had knowledg that such an eye of God is fixed upon us in all places, in all our affections and actions, would we give liberty to base and filthy thoughts, to cruell designes, If we had knowledge that such an eye of God is fixed upon us in all places, in all our affections and actions, would we give liberty to base and filthy thoughts, to cruel designs, cs pns12 vhd n1 cst d dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp d n2, p-acp d po12 n2 cc n2, vmd pns12 vvi n1 p-acp j cc j n2, p-acp j n2, (51) part (DIV2) 850 Page 383
4332 and to trecherous aimes and intents, to hatch a hell (as it were) in our hearts, and to treacherous aims and intents, to hatch a hell (as it were) in our hearts, cc p-acp j n2 cc n2, pc-acp vvi dt n1 (c-acp pn31 vbdr) p-acp po12 n2, (51) part (DIV2) 850 Page 383
4333 and to carry a fayre shew outwardly? it could not be ▪ Men are not affraid of their thoughts, affections, desires, and to carry a fair show outwardly? it could not be ▪ Men Are not afraid of their thoughts, affections, Desires, cc pc-acp vvi dt j n1 av-j? pn31 vmd xx vbi ▪ n2 vbr xx j pp-f po32 n2, n2, n2, (51) part (DIV2) 850 Page 383
4334 and inward delights of their soule; because there is no eye of justice upon them; and inward delights of their soul; Because there is no eye of Justice upon them; cc j n2 pp-f po32 n1; c-acp pc-acp vbz dx n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno32; (51) part (DIV2) 850 Page 383
4335 but if they did consider that the alseeing God did observe these inward evills, and would call them to account one day for them, but if they did Consider that the All-seeing God did observe these inward evils, and would call them to account one day for them, cc-acp cs pns32 vdd vvi d dt j np1 vdd vvi d j n2-jn, cc vmd vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi crd n1 p-acp pno32, (51) part (DIV2) 850 Page 383
4336 then they would be aswell afraid to think ill as to doe ill. His cheekes are as beds of spices, and as sweet flowers. then they would be aswell afraid to think ill as to do ill. His cheeks Are as Beds of spices, and as sweet flowers. cs pns32 vmd vbi av j pc-acp vvi av-jn c-acp pc-acp vdi j-jn. po31 n2 vbr p-acp n2 pp-f n2, cc p-acp j n2. (51) part (DIV2) 850 Page 383
4337 Cheekes are the grace of the face, they are used here to deno•e the presence of Christ, which is sweete as spices and flowers; Cheeks Are the grace of the face, they Are used Here to deno•e the presence of christ, which is sweet as spices and flowers; n2 vbr dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns32 vbr vvn av pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vbz j c-acp n2 cc n2; (51) part (DIV2) 852 Page 383
4338 not only his presence is glorious in Heaven, when we shall see that goodly person of Christ that became man for us, that transforming sight that shall make us like himselfe, not only his presence is glorious in Heaven, when we shall see that goodly person of christ that became man for us, that transforming sighed that shall make us like himself, xx av-j po31 n1 vbz j p-acp n1, c-crq pns12 vmb vvi d j n1 pp-f np1 cst vvd n1 p-acp pno12, cst vvg n1 cst vmb vvi pno12 av-j px31, (51) part (DIV2) 852 Page 383
4339 but the spirituall presence of Christ in his ordinances which wee are capable of here, this is as spices and flowers. but the spiritual presence of christ in his ordinances which we Are capable of Here, this is as spices and flowers. cc-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n2 r-crq pns12 vbr j pp-f av, d vbz p-acp n2 cc n2. (51) part (DIV2) 852 Page 384
4340 But you will say, Cheekes, face, and presence presents colours to the eye, and not smells, But you will say, Cheeks, face, and presence presents colours to the eye, and not smells, p-acp pn22 vmb vvi, n2, n1, cc n1 vvz n2 p-acp dt n1, cc xx vvz, (51) part (DIV2) 853 Page 384
4341 as spices and flowers which are the peculiar ob•ect of another sence? Oh but Christ is the object of all the senses. as spices and flowers which Are the peculiar ob•ect of Another sense? O but christ is the Object of all the Senses. c-acp n2 cc n2 r-crq vbr dt j n1 pp-f j-jn n1? uh p-acp np1 vbz dt n1 pp-f d dt n2. (51) part (DIV2) 853 Page 384
4342 Beloved, he is not onely beauty to the eye, but sweetnesse to the smell, and to the tast; beloved, he is not only beauty to the eye, but sweetness to the smell, and to the taste; vvn, pns31 vbz xx av-j n1 p-acp dt n1, cc-acp n1 p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp dt n1; (51) part (DIV2) 854 Page 384
4343 therefore faith hath the name of all the sences, to see, heare, tast, and smell, Therefore faith hath the name of all the Senses, to see, hear, taste, and smell, av n1 vhz dt n1 pp-f d dt n2, pc-acp vvi, vvb, n1, cc vvi, (51) part (DIV2) 854 Page 384
4344 and doth all, because it carries us to Christ, that is in stead of all to us, but the point is, and does all, Because it carries us to christ, that is in stead of all to us, but the point is, cc vdz d, c-acp pn31 vvz pno12 p-acp np1, cst vbz p-acp n1 pp-f d p-acp pno12, cc-acp dt n1 vbz, (51) part (DIV2) 854 Page 384
4345 That the manifestation of Christ to his Church and children by his Spirit in any of his ordinances, Observ. is a sweet man•festation, That the manifestation of christ to his Church and children by his Spirit in any of his ordinances, Observation is a sweet man•festation, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n1 cc n2 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp d pp-f po31 n2, np1 vbz dt j n1, (51) part (DIV2) 855 Page 384
4346 and delectable as spices and flowers. and delectable as spices and flowers. cc j c-acp n2 cc n2. (51) part (DIV2) 855 Page 384
4347 as it is, Cant 1. 3. Because of the savour of thy good ointments, thy name is as an ointment powred out, therefore the Virgins love thee. as it is, Cant 1. 3. Because of the savour of thy good ointments, thy name is as an ointment poured out, Therefore the Virgins love thee. p-acp pn31 vbz, fw-mi crd crd p-acp pp-f dt n1 pp-f po21 j n2, po21 n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 vvd av, av dt n2 vvb pno21. (51) part (DIV2) 855 Page 384
4348 The very name of Christ when he is knowne and laid open by the ministry is a precious ointment, The very name of christ when he is known and laid open by the Ministry is a precious ointment, dt j n1 pp-f np1 c-crq pns31 vbz vvn cc vvn av-j p-acp dt n1 vbz dt j n1, (51) part (DIV2) 855 Page 384
4349 and the Virgins, that is all chast soules follow him by the smell of his ointments, all his ordinances convay a sweetnesse to the soule; and the Virgins, that is all chaste Souls follow him by the smell of his ointments, all his ordinances convey a sweetness to the soul; cc dt n2, cst vbz d j n2 vvb pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, d po31 n2 vvb dt n1 p-acp dt n1; (51) part (DIV2) 855 Page 384
4350 his sacraments are sweete, his word sweet, the communion of Saints sweet. his Sacraments Are sweet, his word sweet, the communion of Saints sweet. po31 n2 vbr j, po31 n1 j, dt n1 pp-f n2 j. (51) part (DIV2) 855 Page 384
4351 The presence of the •unnel you know is knowne in the spring time, by the freshne••e of all things, which put forth the life, and little livelines they have in them, some in blossoming, The presence of the •unnel you know is known in the spring time, by the freshne••e of all things, which put forth the life, and little liveliness they have in them, Some in blossoming, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pn22 vvb vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2, r-crq vvd av dt n1, cc j n1 pns32 vhb p-acp pno32, d p-acp j-vvg, (51) part (DIV2) 855 Page 384
4352 and some in flowers, that which lay (as it were) dead in winter, it comes out when the sunne drawes neere: and Some in flowers, that which lay (as it were) dead in winter, it comes out when the sun draws near: cc d p-acp n2, cst r-crq vvd (c-acp pn31 vbdr) j p-acp n1, pn31 vvz av c-crq dt n1 vvz av-j: (51) part (DIV2) 855 Page 385
4353 so when Christ comes and shewes his presence and face to the soule, he refresheth and delights it. so when christ comes and shows his presence and face to the soul, he refresheth and delights it. av c-crq np1 vvz cc vvz po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1, pns31 vvz cc vvz pn31. (51) part (DIV2) 855 Page 385
4354 Hence we see they are enemies to Christ and to the soules of Gods people, that hinder the manifestation of Christ, whereby his face might be seene, Hence we see they Are enemies to christ and to the Souls of God's people, that hinder the manifestation of christ, whereby his face might be seen, av pns12 vvb pns32 vbr n2 p-acp np1 cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1, cst vvb dt n1 pp-f np1, c-crq po31 n1 vmd vbi vvn, (51) part (DIV2) 856 Page 385
4355 and his lovely cheekes discerned? those that hate and undermine the ordinances of God, they hinder the comforts of their owne soules. and his lovely cheeks discerned? those that hate and undermine the ordinances of God, they hinder the comforts of their own Souls. cc po31 j n2 vvn? d cst vvb cc vvi dt n2 pp-f np1, pns32 vvb dt n2 pp-f po32 d n2. (51) part (DIV2) 856 Page 385
4356 And they are enemies to Christ, for when hath Christ glory but when the Virgins follow him in the sent of his sweet ointment•, And they Are enemies to christ, for when hath christ glory but when the Virgins follow him in the sent of his sweet ointment•, cc pns32 vbr n2 p-acp np1, c-acp q-crq vhz np1 n1 cc-acp c-crq dt n2 vvb pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1, (51) part (DIV2) 857 Page 385
4357 when the soule in the sense of his sweetnesse followes him and cleave• to him with joy, love, when the soul in the sense of his sweetness follows him and cleave• to him with joy, love, c-crq dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vvz pno31 cc n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp n1, n1, (51) part (DIV2) 857 Page 385
4358 and delight, this makes Christ Christ, and sets him up in the heart above all others. and delight, this makes christ christ, and sets him up in the heart above all Others. cc n1, d vvz np1 np1, cc vvz pno31 a-acp p-acp dt n1 p-acp d n2-jn. (51) part (DIV2) 857 Page 385
4359 This is the proper worke of the ordinances. This is the proper work of the ordinances. d vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt n2. (51) part (DIV2) 857 Page 385
4360 Those therefore that are enemies to the ordinances of Christ are enemies to the soules of Gods people, Those Therefore that Are enemies to the ordinances of christ Are enemies to the Souls of God's people, d av d vbr n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 vbr n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1, (51) part (DIV2) 857 Page 385
4361 and to the glory and honour of Christ himselfe. Thus farre we may go safely upon comparison of this with other Scriptures. and to the glory and honour of christ himself. Thus Far we may go safely upon comparison of this with other Scriptures. cc p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 px31. av av-j pns12 vmb vvi av-j p-acp n1 pp-f d p-acp j-jn n2. (51) part (DIV2) 857 Page 385
4362 The end of the sixteenth Sermon. The end of the sixteenth Sermon. dt n1 pp-f dt ord n1. (51) part (DIV2) 858 Page 385
4363 THE SEVENTEENTH SERMON. CANT. V. XIII. THE SEVENTEENTH SERMON. CANT. V. XIII. dt ord n1. fw-mi. np1 np1. (52) sermon (DIV1) 858 Page 387
4364 His lips are like lillies dropping sweet smelling mirrh, his hands are as gold rings set with Berill, his belly is as bright Ivory overlaid with Saphirs, his legs, &c. In speaking of these particulars wee are to be very wary, for we have not that foundation as we have in other generalls: His lips Are like lilies dropping sweet smelling mirrh, his hands Are as gold rings Set with Berill, his belly is as bright Ivory overlaid with Saphirs, his legs, etc. In speaking of these particulars we Are to be very wary, for we have not that Foundation as we have in other generals: po31 n2 vbr j n2 vvg j j-vvg n1, po31 n2 vbr p-acp n1 vvz vvn p-acp n1, po31 n1 vbz a-acp j n1 vvn p-acp n2, po31 n2, av p-acp vvg pp-f d n2-jn pns12 vbr pc-acp vbi av j, c-acp pns12 vhb xx d n1 c-acp pns12 vhb p-acp j-jn n2: (52) sermon (DIV1) 858 Page 387
4365 for no doubt but the Spirit of God here did more intend to set out the large affection that the Church had to Christ, for no doubt but the Spirit of God Here did more intend to Set out the large affection that the Church had to christ, c-acp dx n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 av vdd av-dc vvi pc-acp vvi av dt j n1 cst dt n1 vhd p-acp np1, (52) sermon (DIV1) 859 Page 387
4366 then to insinuate any great particularity in every one of these, therefore let us onely cull out, then to insinuate any great particularity in every one of these, Therefore let us only cull out, cs pc-acp vvi d j n1 p-acp d crd pp-f d, av vvb pno12 av-j vvi av, (52) sermon (DIV1) 859 Page 388
4367 and take those things that are of more easie explication. His lips are as lillies dropping downe sweet mirrh. and take those things that Are of more easy explication. His lips Are as lilies dropping down sweet mirrh. cc vvb d n2 cst vbr pp-f dc j n1. po31 n2 vbr p-acp n2 vvg a-acp j n1. (52) sermon (DIV1) 859 Page 388
4368 That is, his doctrine is as sweet as the lillies, and sound as the mirrh, keeping from purrifaction, it being the nature of mirrh as it is sound its selfe so to make other things sound. That is, his Doctrine is as sweet as the lilies, and found as the mirrh, keeping from purrifaction, it being the nature of mirrh as it is found its self so to make other things found. cst vbz, po31 n1 vbz a-acp j c-acp dt n2, cc vvi p-acp dt n1, vvg p-acp n1, pn31 vbg dt n1 pp-f n1 c-acp pn31 vbz j po31 n1 av pc-acp vvi j-jn n2 vvb. (52) sermon (DIV1) 861 Page 388
4369 In like manner the speech of Christ makes the soule sound that imbraceth it. In like manner the speech of christ makes the soul found that Embraceth it. p-acp j n1 dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz dt n1 vvb cst vvz pn31. (52) sermon (DIV1) 861 Page 388
4370 What was ever more sweet then the truth of Christ, when he spake himselfe, they all hung upon his lips (as the Phrase is in the Gospell) as a man hangs upon the lips of another whom he desires and delights to heare speake, What was ever more sweet then the truth of christ, when he spoke himself, they all hung upon his lips (as the Phrase is in the Gospel) as a man hangs upon the lips of Another whom he Desires and delights to hear speak, q-crq vbds av av-dc j cs dt n1 pp-f np1, c-crq pns31 vvd px31, pns32 d vvd p-acp po31 n2 (c-acp dt n1 vbz p-acp dt n1) c-acp dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n2 pp-f n-jn ro-crq pns31 vvz cc n2 pc-acp vvi vvi, (52) sermon (DIV1) 861 Page 388
4371 and they marvelled at the gratious words that came out of his lips, Psal. 45. Grace was in his lips, all was sweet that came from him, and they marveled At the gracious words that Come out of his lips, Psalm 45. Grace was in his lips, all was sweet that Come from him, cc pns32 vvd p-acp dt j n2 cst vvd av pp-f po31 n2, np1 crd n1 vbds p-acp po31 n2, d vbds j cst vvd p-acp pno31, (52) sermon (DIV1) 861 Page 388
4372 for it came from the excellency of his Spirit, his words were died in these affections of his heart. for it Come from the excellency of his Spirit, his words were died in these affections of his heart. c-acp pn31 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, po31 n2 vbdr vvn p-acp d n2 pp-f po31 n1. (52) sermon (DIV1) 861 Page 388
4373 In the learned language, the same word signifieth speech and reason, to intimate that speech is but the current of reason from the heart the seat of reason, In the learned language, the same word signifies speech and reason, to intimate that speech is but the current of reason from the heart the seat of reason, p-acp dt j n1, dt d n1 vvz n1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi d n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 dt n1 pp-f n1, (52) sermon (DIV1) 861 Page 388
4374 therefore Christs speeches were sweet, because his heart was sweet, full of all love, grace, merc•, Therefore Christ Speeches were sweet, Because his heart was sweet, full of all love, grace, merc•, av npg1 n2 vbdr j, c-acp po31 n1 vbds j, j pp-f d n1, n1, n1, (52) sermon (DIV1) 861 Page 388
4375 and goodnesse, his heart was a treasure, his lips must needs then be sweet. and Goodness, his heart was a treasure, his lips must needs then be sweet. cc n1, po31 n1 vbds dt n1, po31 n2 vmb av av vbi j. (52) sermon (DIV1) 861 Page 388
4376 Beloved therefore let us hence take a triall of ourselves what our condition is, whether the words that come from Christ when hee speakes in his ministery to us be sweet or not. beloved Therefore let us hence take a trial of ourselves what our condition is, whither the words that come from christ when he speaks in his Ministry to us be sweet or not. j-vvn av vvb pno12 av vvi dt n1 pp-f px12 q-crq po12 n1 vbz, cs dt n2 cst vvb p-acp np1 c-crq pns31 vvz p-acp po31 n1 p-acp pno12 vbi j cc xx. (52) sermon (DIV1) 861 Page 388
4377 The word (to ••me kind of men) is like the Northe•n aire which parcheth a•d c•tteth, Ahab could not indure the breath of Elias, nor Heredias the breath of Iohn Baptist, nor the Pharisees the breath of Steeven and Paul. So too many now a dayes cannot endure the breath of divine truth when it cuts and pierceth. The word (to ••me kind of men) is like the Northe•n air which parcheth a•d c•tteth, Ahab could not endure the breath of Elias, nor Herodias the breath of John Baptist, nor the Pharisees the breath of Steven and Paul. So too many now a days cannot endure the breath of divine truth when it cuts and pierces. dt n1 (pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f n2) vbz av-j dt j n1 r-crq vvz n1 vvz, np1 vmd xx vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, ccx np1 dt n1 pp-f np1 np1, ccx dt np1 dt n1 pp-f np1 cc np1. av av d av dt n2 vmbx vvi dt n1 pp-f j-jn n1 c-crq pn31 vvz cc vvz. (52) sermon (DIV1) 862 Page 389
4378 These wordes are arrowes that sticke, if they sticke not savingly, they sticke to killing, These words Are arrows that stick, if they stick not savingly, they stick to killing, np1 n2 vbr n2 cst vvb, cs pns32 vvb xx av-vvg, pns32 vvb p-acp vvg, (52) sermon (DIV1) 862 Page 389
4379 if we cannot indure Christs breath we are not his Spouse nor have any communion with him. if we cannot endure Christ breath we Are not his Spouse nor have any communion with him. cs pns12 vmbx vvi npg1 n1 pns12 vbr xx po31 n1 ccx vhb d n1 p-acp pno31. (52) sermon (DIV1) 862 Page 389
4380 His lips are like lillies dropping sweet mirrh, &c. His lips Are like lilies dropping sweet mirrh, etc. po31 n2 vbr j n2 vvg j n1, av (52) sermon (DIV1) 863 Page 389
4381 This is one excellency of Christ and of his truth, that it preserves the soule in a pure estate, it is pure it selfe and so it preserves the soule, mirrh is a liqour that keepes from putrifaction, there is nothing that keepes the soule but the word that indures for ever, This is one excellency of christ and of his truth, that it preserves the soul in a pure estate, it is pure it self and so it preserves the soul, mirrh is a liquour that keeps from putrefaction, there is nothing that keeps the soul but the word that endures for ever, d vbz crd n1 pp-f np1 cc pp-f po31 n1, cst pn31 vvz dt n1 p-acp dt j n1, pn31 vbz j pn31 n1 cc av pn31 vvz dt n1, n1 vbz dt n1 cst vvz p-acp n1, pc-acp vbz pix cst vvz dt n1 p-acp dt n1 cst vvz p-acp av, (52) sermon (DIV1) 864 Page 389
4382 whereas on the other side error is of a putrifying nature, corrupting and defiling the soule. whereas on the other side error is of a Putrifying nature, corrupting and defiling the soul. cs p-acp dt j-jn n1 n1 vbz pp-f dt n-vvg n1, vvg cc vvg dt n1. (52) sermon (DIV1) 864 Page 389
4383 His hands are as gold rings set with Berill, &c. His hands Are as gold rings Set with Berill, etc. po31 n2 vbr p-acp n1 vvz vvn p-acp n1, av (52) sermon (DIV1) 865 Page 389
4384 Hands are the instruments of actions, Christs actions are pretious, whatsoever he doth to the Church, Hands Are the Instruments of actions, Christ actions Are precious, whatsoever he does to the Church, n2 vbr dt n2 pp-f n2, npg1 n2 vbr j, r-crq pns31 vdz p-acp dt n1, (52) sermon (DIV1) 866 Page 389
4385 nay even when he doth use evill men to afflict and exercise the Church, he hath a hand there, a golden, a precious hand, in the evil hand of wicked men God doth all things by Christ, he is as it were Gods hand which all things passe through. nay even when he does use evil men to afflict and exercise the Church, he hath a hand there, a golden, a precious hand, in the evil hand of wicked men God does all things by christ, he is as it were God's hand which all things pass through. uh-x av c-crq pns31 vdz vvi j-jn n2 pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt n1, pns31 vhz dt n1 a-acp, dt j, dt j n1, p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f j n2 np1 vdz d n2 p-acp np1, pns31 vbz c-acp pn31 vbdr npg1 n1 r-crq d n2 vvi p-acp. (52) sermon (DIV1) 866 Page 389
4386 Ioseph was the second man of Egypt through whose hands all things came to the rest, so all things comes through Christs hands to us, Ioseph was the second man of Egypt through whose hands all things Come to the rest, so all things comes through Christ hands to us, np1 vbds dt ord n1 pp-f np1 p-acp rg-crq n2 d n2 vvd p-acp dt n1, av d n2 vvz p-acp npg1 n2 p-acp pno12, (52) sermon (DIV1) 866 Page 389
4387 and whatsoever is his handy worke is good, even as it is said in the daies of his flesh, hee did all things well, and whatsoever is his handy work is good, even as it is said in the days of his Flesh, he did all things well, cc r-crq vbz po31 j n1 vbz j, av c-acp pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, pns31 vdd d n2 av, (52) sermon (DIV1) 866 Page 390
4388 so still in the Church all his workmanship is exceeding well, though we cannot see the excellency of it, it is all well both in the government of the Church and his workmanship in our hearts, the new creature. so still in the Church all his workmanship is exceeding well, though we cannot see the excellency of it, it is all well both in the government of the Church and his workmanship in our hearts, the new creature. av av p-acp dt n1 d po31 n1 vbz vvg av, cs pns12 vmbx vvi dt n1 pp-f pn31, pn31 vbz d av av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc po31 n1 p-acp po12 n2, dt j n1. (52) sermon (DIV1) 866 Page 390
4389 His Belly is as bright Ivory overlaid, &c. His Belly is as bright Ivory overlaid, etc. po31 n1 vbz a-acp j n1 vvn, av (52) sermon (DIV1) 867 Page 390
4390 His Belly that is his inward parts, In the hebrew it is used for the inward affections, they are as bright Ivory overlaid with Saphires, that is they are pure, all the inside of Christ, all his affections that he beares are wondrous good, his love, his desires, his joyes, his hatred, all pure, His Belly that is his inward parts, In the hebrew it is used for the inward affections, they Are as bright Ivory overlaid with Sapphires, that is they Are pure, all the inside of christ, all his affections that he bears Are wondrous good, his love, his Desires, his Joys, his hatred, all pure, po31 n1 cst vbz po31 j n2, p-acp dt njp pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt j n2, pns32 vbr a-acp j n1 vvn p-acp n2, cst vbz pns32 vbr j, d dt n1-an pp-f np1, d po31 n2 cst pns31 vvz vbr j j, po31 n1, po31 n2, po31 n2, po31 n1, d j, (52) sermon (DIV1) 868 Page 390
4391 like pure water in a crystall glasse, it may be stirred sometimes but still it is cleare, there are no dregs at the bottome, like pure water in a crystal glass, it may be stirred sometime but still it is clear, there Are no dregs At the bottom, av-j j n1 p-acp dt n1 n1, pn31 vmb vbi vvn av p-acp av pn31 vbz j, pc-acp vbr dx n2 p-acp dt n1, (52) sermon (DIV1) 868 Page 390
4392 because there was no taint of sinne in him. His legs are as pillars of marble set on sockets of fine gold, &c. That is, all his passages and waies are constant and firme even as pillars of marble, his children are so likewise as farre as they are indued with his Spirit. Because there was no taint of sin in him. His legs Are as pillars of Marble Set on sockets of fine gold, etc. That is, all his passages and ways Are constant and firm even as pillars of Marble, his children Are so likewise as Far as they Are endued with his Spirit. c-acp pc-acp vbds dx n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno31. po31 n2 vbr p-acp n2 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp n2 pp-f j n1, av cst vbz, d po31 n2 cc n2 vbr j cc j av c-acp n2 pp-f n1, po31 n2 vbr av av c-acp av-j c-acp pns32 vbr vvn p-acp po31 n1. (52) sermon (DIV1) 868 Page 390
4393 Christ is yesterday, to day and the same for ever. christ is yesterday, to day and the same for ever. np1 vbz av-an, p-acp n1 cc dt d p-acp av. (52) sermon (DIV1) 870 Page 390
4394 In regard of his enemies, Rev. 1. Hee is set out in another manner of similitude, In regard of his enemies, Rev. 1. He is Set out in Another manner of similitude, p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n2, n1 crd pns31 vbz vvn av p-acp j-jn n1 pp-f n1, (52) sermon (DIV1) 870 Page 390
4395 as having legs of brasse to trample them all in peeces. as having legs of brass to trample them all in Pieces. c-acp vhg n2 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 d p-acp n2. (52) sermon (DIV1) 870 Page 390
4396 But in respect of his constant truth and waies of goodnesse to his Church his legs are as pillars of marble. But in respect of his constant truth and ways of Goodness to his Church his legs Are as pillars of Marble. p-acp p-acp n1 pp-f po31 j n1 cc n2 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n1 po31 n2 vbr p-acp n2 pp-f n1. (52) sermon (DIV1) 870 Page 390
4397 His Countenance is as Lebanon, excellent as the Cedars. His Countenance is as Lebanon, excellent as the Cedars. po31 n1 vbz p-acp np1, j c-acp dt n2. (52) sermon (DIV1) 871 Page 390
4398 Lebanon was a goodly forrest lying on the north side of Iudea, wherein were excellent plants of all kindes, especially Cedars. Lebanon was a goodly forest lying on the north side of Iudea, wherein were excellent plants of all Kinds, especially Cedars. np1 vbds dt j n1 vvg p-acp dt n1 n1 pp-f np1, c-crq vbdr j n2 pp-f d n2, av-j n2. (52) sermon (DIV1) 872 Page 391
4399 Christ his countenance is as Lebanon, excellent as the Cedars, that is his presence is goodly, stately and majesticall, christ his countenance is as Lebanon, excellent as the Cedars, that is his presence is goodly, stately and majestical, np1 po31 n1 vbz p-acp np1, j c-acp dt n2, cst vbz po31 n1 vbz j, j cc j, (52) sermon (DIV1) 872 Page 391
4400 so it is and will bee when he shewes himselfe indeed for the vindicating of his Church, so it is and will be when he shows himself indeed for the vindicating of his Church, av pn31 vbz cc vmb vbi c-crq pns31 vvz px31 av p-acp dt j-vvg pp-f po31 n1, (52) sermon (DIV1) 872 Page 391
4401 then the enemies thereof shall know that his presence is as Lebanon, and excellent as the Cedars. then the enemies thereof shall know that his presence is as Lebanon, and excellent as the Cedars. cs dt n2 av vmb vvi d po31 n1 vbz p-acp np1, cc j c-acp dt n2. (52) sermon (DIV1) 872 Page 391
4402 The Children of God are like to Cedars too, for they are Christ mysticall. The Children of God Are like to Cedars too, for they Are christ mystical. dt n2 pp-f np1 vbr av-j p-acp n2 av, c-acp pns32 vbr np1 j. (52) sermon (DIV1) 873 Page 391
4403 Other men are as shrubs to them, men of no value, but they are Cedars, and grow as Cedars in Lebanon, from perfection to perfection, bearing most fruit in their age. Other men Are as shrubs to them, men of no valve, but they Are Cedars, and grow as Cedars in Lebanon, from perfection to perfection, bearing most fruit in their age. av-jn n2 vbr p-acp n2 p-acp pno32, n2 pp-f dx n1, cc-acp pns32 vbr n2, cc vvb p-acp n2 p-acp np1, p-acp n1 p-acp n1, vvg ds n1 p-acp po32 n1. (52) sermon (DIV1) 873 Page 391
4404 Wicked men somtimes are Cedars too and are said to grow and flourish as the Cedars in Lebanon: Wicked men sometimes Are Cedars too and Are said to grow and flourish as the Cedars in Lebanon: j n2 av vbr n2 av cc vbr vvn pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp dt n2 p-acp np1: (52) sermon (DIV1) 873 Page 391
4405 But looke a while and you shall see their place no more, they have no good root, no good foundation, A Christian is a Cedar set in Christ the chiefe Cedar, he is a plant that growes in him, he hath an eternall root and therefore he flourisheth eternally. But look a while and you shall see their place no more, they have no good root, no good Foundation, A Christian is a Cedar Set in christ the chief Cedar, he is a plant that grows in him, he hath an Eternal root and Therefore he flourishes eternally. p-acp vvi dt n1 cc pn22 vmb vvi po32 n1 av-dx av-dc, pns32 vhb dx j n1, dx j n1, dt njp vbz dt n1 vvn p-acp np1 dt j-jn n1, pns31 vbz dt n1 cst vvz p-acp pno31, pns31 vhz dt j n1 cc av pns31 vvz av-j. (52) sermon (DIV1) 873 Page 391
4406 His mouth is most sweet, he is altogether lovely. His Mouth is most sweet, he is altogether lovely. po31 n1 vbz av-ds j, pns31 vbz av j. (52) sermon (DIV1) 874 Page 391
4407 His mouth is most sweet, she doubles this commendation, shee had said before his lips are as Lillies dropping sweete mirrh, here she saith againe of his mouth, it is most sweet, to shew that that is the cheefe lovely thing in Christ, the repetition argueth the seriousnesse of the Churches affection to Christ and of the excellency of that part, the maine lovely thing is that which comes from his heart by his words and his lips, His Mouth is most sweet, she doubles this commendation, she had said before his lips Are as Lilies dropping sweet mirrh, Here she Says again of his Mouth, it is most sweet, to show that that is the chief lovely thing in christ, the repetition argue the seriousness of the Churches affection to christ and of the excellency of that part, the main lovely thing is that which comes from his heart by his words and his lips, po31 n1 vbz av-ds j, pns31 vvz d n1, pns31 vhd vvn p-acp po31 n2 vbr p-acp n2 vvg j n1, av pns31 vvz av pp-f po31 n1, pn31 vbz av-ds j, pc-acp vvi d cst vbz dt j-jn j n1 p-acp np1, dt n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1 p-acp np1 cc pp-f dt n1 pp-f d n1, dt j j n1 vbz d r-crq vvz p-acp po31 n1 p-acp po31 n2 cc po31 n2, (52) sermon (DIV1) 875 Page 392
4408 as indeed the most excellent thing that we can thinke of is the expression of the heart of God in Christ, as indeed the most excellent thing that we can think of is the expression of the heart of God in christ, c-acp av dt av-ds j n1 cst pns12 vmb vvi pp-f vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1, (52) sermon (DIV1) 875 Page 392
4409 and of Christs love to us, His mouth is most sweet. and of Christ love to us, His Mouth is most sweet. cc pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno12, po31 n1 vbz av-ds j. (52) sermon (DIV1) 875 Page 392
4410 And indeed the best discovery of a true affection to Christ, and of a true estate in grace, is from our affection to the word of Christ. And indeed the best discovery of a true affection to christ, and of a true estate in grace, is from our affection to the word of christ. cc av dt js n1 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp np1, cc pp-f dt j n1 p-acp n1, vbz p-acp po12 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (52) sermon (DIV1) 875 Page 392
4411 Wheresoever there is interest into Christ, there is a high respect to the word, my sheepe heare my voice, Iohn. Wheresoever there is Interest into christ, there is a high respect to the word, my sheep hear my voice, John. c-crq pc-acp vbz n1 p-acp np1, pc-acp vbz dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, po11 n1 vvi po11 n1, np1. (52) sermon (DIV1) 875 Page 392
4412 10. and you know what Peter saith, Iohn. 6. Many of Christs hearers and followers forsooke him (upon some hard speeches, 10. and you know what Peter Says, John. 6. Many of Christ hearers and followers forsook him (upon Some hard Speeches, crd cc pn22 vvb r-crq np1 vvz, np1. crd av-d pp-f npg1 n2 cc n2 vvd pno31 (p-acp d j n2, (52) sermon (DIV1) 875 Page 392
4413 as they thought that came from him) saith Christ to Peter, Will yee also leave mee, Peter answered againe, Whether Lord shall wee goe, Ioh. 6. 68. thou hast the words of eternall life. as they Thought that Come from him) Says christ to Peter, Will ye also leave me, Peter answered again, Whither Lord shall we go, John 6. 68. thou hast the words of Eternal life. c-acp pns32 vvd cst vvd p-acp pno31) vvz np1 p-acp np1, vmb pn22 av vvb pno11, np1 vvd av, cs n1 vmb pns12 vvi, np1 crd crd pns21 vh2 dt n2 pp-f j n1. (52) sermon (DIV1) 875 Page 392
4414 The Apostles that had the Spirit of God perceived an incredible gratiousnesse to sit on his lips, The Apostles that had the Spirit of God perceived an incredible Graciousness to fit on his lips, dt n2 cst vhd dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd dt j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n2, (52) sermon (DIV1) 875 Page 392
4415 and therefore they hung upon his lips, Whether shall we goe, thou hast the words of eternall life. and Therefore they hung upon his lips, Whither shall we go, thou hast the words of Eternal life. cc av pns32 vvd p-acp po31 n2, cs vmb pns12 vvi, pns21 vh2 dt n2 pp-f j n1. (52) sermon (DIV1) 875 Page 392
4416 If we leave his speech we leave our comfort, we leave our life. If we leave his speech we leave our Comfort, we leave our life. cs pns12 vvb po31 n1 pns12 vvb po12 n1, pns12 vvb po12 n1. (52) sermon (DIV1) 875 Page 392
4417 As a comment hereupon see Psal. 19. Where we have a high commendation of Gods excellencie, As a comment hereupon see Psalm 19. Where we have a high commendation of God's excellency, p-acp dt n1 av vvi np1 crd c-crq pns12 vhb dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n1, (52) sermon (DIV1) 876 Page 392
4418 first from the booke of nature the workes of God, the Heavens declare the glory of God, First from the book of nature the works of God, the Heavens declare the glory of God, ord p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 dt n2 pp-f np1, dt n2 vvb dt n1 pp-f np1, (52) sermon (DIV1) 876 Page 392
4419 then from the word of God, and herein the Psalmist is wonderous large. then from the word of God, and herein the Psalmist is wondrous large. av p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc av dt n1 vbz j j. (52) sermon (DIV1) 876 Page 392
4420 The law of the Lord is perfect coverting the soule, the testimonies of the Lord are sure making wise the simple, the statutes of the Lord are right and rejoyce the heart, the commandements of the Lord are sure, The law of the Lord is perfect coverting the soul, the testimonies of the Lord Are sure making wise the simple, the statutes of the Lord Are right and rejoice the heart, the Commandments of the Lord Are sure, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz j vvg dt n1, dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr av-j vvg j dt j, dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr j-jn cc vvi dt n1, dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr j, (52) sermon (DIV1) 876 Page 393
4421 and enlighten the eyes more to be desired then gold, yea then fine gold, sweeter also then the hony or the hony comb. and enlighten the eyes more to be desired then gold, yea then fine gold, Sweeten also then the honey or the honey comb. cc vvi dt n2 av-dc pc-acp vbi vvn av n1, uh av j n1, jc av cs dt n1 cc dt n1 n1. (52) sermon (DIV1) 876 Page 393
4422 But marke the order, when is the word of God precious to us as gold sweeter then the hony or the hony combe, But mark the order, when is the word of God precious to us as gold Sweeten then the honey or the honey comb, p-acp n1 dt n1, c-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 j p-acp pno12 p-acp n1 jc cs dt n1 cc dt n1 n1, (52) sermon (DIV1) 877 Page 393
4423 but when the former commendation takes place, where the word is perfect converting the soule, but when the former commendation Takes place, where the word is perfect converting the soul, cc-acp c-crq dt j n1 vvz n1, c-crq dt n1 vbz j vvg dt n1, (52) sermon (DIV1) 877 Page 393
4424 and where it is sure, making wise the simple, and where the feare of the Lord is cleane, &c. There it is more to be desired then fine gold, and where it is sure, making wise the simple, and where the Fear of the Lord is clean, etc. There it is more to be desired then fine gold, cc c-crq pn31 vbz j, vvg j dt j, cc c-crq dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz j, av a-acp pn31 vbz av-dc pc-acp vbi vvn av j n1, (52) sermon (DIV1) 877 Page 393
4425 and sweeter then the hony combe. So the Church here finding first of all the word to be a converting word, and Sweeten then the honey comb. So the Church Here finding First of all the word to be a converting word, cc jc cs dt n1 n1. np1 dt n1 av vvg ord pp-f d dt n1 pc-acp vbi dt vvg n1, (52) sermon (DIV1) 877 Page 393
4426 and giving understanding to the simple, she cannot but speake of the sweetnesse of the word of Christ, his lips are as Lillies dropping sweet smelling myrrh, his mouth is most sweet. and giving understanding to the simple, she cannot but speak of the sweetness of the word of christ, his lips Are as Lilies dropping sweet smelling myrrh, his Mouth is most sweet. cc vvg n1 p-acp dt j, pns31 vmbx p-acp vvi pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, po31 n2 vbr p-acp n2 vvg j j-vvg n1, po31 n1 vbz av-ds j. (52) sermon (DIV1) 877 Page 393
4427 Thus a man may know his estate in grace by his relish of the word. Thus a man may know his estate in grace by his relish of the word. av dt n1 vmb vvi po31 n1 p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n1 pp-f dt n1. (52) sermon (DIV1) 877 Page 393
4428 There is a divine and a heavenly relish in the word of God, as for instance take the doctrine of his providence, That all things shall worke together for the best to them that love God. There is a divine and a heavenly relish in the word of God, as for instance take the Doctrine of his providence, That all things shall work together for the best to them that love God. pc-acp vbz dt j-jn cc dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp p-acp n1 vvb dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cst d n2 vmb vvi av p-acp dt js p-acp pno32 cst vvb np1. (52) sermon (DIV1) 878 Page 393
4429 What a sweet word is this, a whole kingdome is not worth this promise: What a sweet word is this, a Whole Kingdom is not worth this promise: q-crq dt j n1 vbz d, dt j-jn n1 vbz xx j d n1: (52) sermon (DIV1) 878 Page 393
4430 that whatsoever befalls a Christian in this world, there is an over-ruling providence to sway all to good, to help forward his eternall good. that whatsoever befalls a Christian in this world, there is an overruling providence to sway all to good, to help forward his Eternal good. cst r-crq vvz dt njp p-acp d n1, pc-acp vbz dt j n1 pc-acp vvi d p-acp j, pc-acp vvi av-j po31 j j. (52) sermon (DIV1) 878 Page 393
4431 That Christ will be present with us in all conditions, what a sweet word and promise is this, That he will give his holy Spirit if we beg it, that he will not faile us nor forsake us. That christ will be present with us in all conditions, what a sweet word and promise is this, That he will give his holy Spirit if we beg it, that he will not fail us nor forsake us. cst np1 vmb vbi j p-acp pno12 p-acp d n2, r-crq dt j n1 cc n1 vbz d, cst pns31 vmb vvi po31 j n1 cs pns12 vvb pn31, cst pns31 vmb xx vvi pno12 cc vvb pno12. (52) sermon (DIV1) 879 Page 394
4432 That if we confesse our sins and lay them open, he is mercifull to forgive them. That if we confess our Sins and lay them open, he is merciful to forgive them. cst cs pns12 vvb po12 n2 cc vvi pno32 vvi, pns31 vbz j pc-acp vvi pno32. (52) sermon (DIV1) 879 Page 394
4433 That if our sinnes were as red as scarlet, they shall all bee white as woole. That if our Sins were as read as scarlet, they shall all be white as wool. cst cs po12 n2 vbdr a-acp j-jn c-acp j-jn, pns32 vmb d vbi j-jn p-acp n1. (52) sermon (DIV1) 879 Page 394
4434 What kinde of incredible sweetnesse is in these to a heart that is prepared for these comforts, the doctrine of Reconciliation, of Adoption, of Glory to come, of the offices of Christ and such like, What kind of incredible sweetness is in these to a heart that is prepared for these comforts, the Doctrine of Reconciliation, of Adoption, of Glory to come, of the Offices of christ and such like, q-crq n1 pp-f j n1 vbz p-acp d p-acp dt n1 cst vbz vvn p-acp d n2, dt n1 pp-f n1, pp-f n1, pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi, pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1 cc d av-j, (52) sermon (DIV1) 879 Page 394
4435 how sweet are they, they relish wondrously to a sanctified soule. how sweet Are they, they relish wondrously to a sanctified soul. c-crq j vbr pns32, pns32 vvb av-j p-acp dt j-vvn n1. (52) sermon (DIV1) 879 Page 394
4436 Let us therefore discerne of our estate in grace by this, how do we relish divine truths? are they connaturall and suteable to us? doe we love them more then our appointed food? are they dearer unto us then thousands of gold and silver? doe we like them above all other truthes whatsoever? Every truth in its ranke is lovely and is a beame of God, For truth is of God wheresoever we sinde it, but what are other truths to this heavenly soule saving-truth, this Gospell-truth that is from Christ, his mouth is most sweet. Let us Therefore discern of our estate in grace by this, how do we relish divine truths? Are they connatural and suitable to us? do we love them more then our appointed food? Are they Dearer unto us then thousands of gold and silver? do we like them above all other truths whatsoever? Every truth in its rank is lovely and is a beam of God, For truth is of God wheresoever we sinde it, but what Are other truths to this heavenly soul saving-truth, this Gospel truth that is from christ, his Mouth is most sweet. vvb pno12 av vvi pp-f po12 n1 p-acp n1 p-acp d, q-crq vdb pns12 vvb j-jn n2? vbr pns32 j cc j p-acp pno12? vdb pns12 vvb pno32 av-dc cs po12 j-vvn n1? vbr pns32 jc-jn p-acp pno12 av crd pp-f n1 cc n1? vdb pns12 vvb pno32 p-acp d j-jn ng1 r-crq? d n1 p-acp po31 n1 vbz j cc vbz dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp n1 vbz pp-f np1 c-crq pns12 vvd pn31, p-acp r-crq vbr j-jn n2 p-acp d j n1 n1, d n1 cst vbz p-acp np1, po31 n1 vbz av-ds j. (52) sermon (DIV1) 880 Page 394
4437 In our nature there is a contrary disposition and Antipathy to divine truth. We love the Law better then the Gospell, and any truth better then the Law. In our nature there is a contrary disposition and Antipathy to divine truth. We love the Law better then the Gospel, and any truth better then the Law. p-acp po12 n1 a-acp vbz dt j-jn n1 cc n1 p-acp j-jn n1. pns12 vvb dt n1 av-jc cs dt n1, cc d n1 av-jc cs dt n1. (52) sermon (DIV1) 881 Page 394
4438 We love a story, any trisling baubling thing concerning our ordinary callings, better then divine truth: We love a story, any trisling baubling thing Concerning our ordinary callings, better then divine truth: pns12 vvb dt n1, d j j-vvg n1 vvg po12 j n2, jc cs j-jn n1: (52) sermon (DIV1) 881 Page 394
4439 In divine truth as things are more spirituall, So the more remute they are naturally from our love and liking. In divine truth as things Are more spiritual, So the more remute they Are naturally from our love and liking. p-acp j-jn n1 p-acp n2 vbr av-dc j, av dt av-dc vvb pns32 vbr av-j p-acp po12 n1 cc n-vvg. (52) sermon (DIV1) 881 Page 394
4440 Evangelicall truths will not downe with a naturall heart, such an one had rather here a quaint point of some vice or vertue finely stood upon then any thing in Christ, Evangelical truths will not down with a natural heart, such an one had rather Here a quaint point of Some vice or virtue finely stood upon then any thing in christ, j n2 vmb xx a-acp p-acp dt j n1, d dt pi vhd av-c av dt j n1 pp-f d n1 cc n1 av-j vvd p-acp av d n1 p-acp np1, (52) sermon (DIV1) 881 Page 395
4441 because he was never truly convinced of his corrupt and miserable estate by nature, but when the grace of God hath altered him, Because he was never truly convinced of his corrupt and miserable estate by nature, but when the grace of God hath altered him, c-acp pns31 vbds av-x av-j vvn pp-f po31 j cc j n1 p-acp n1, cc-acp c-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vhz vvn pno31, (52) sermon (DIV1) 881 Page 395
4442 and his eyes are open to see his misery, then of all truthes the truth of Christ savours best, those truths that come out of the mouth of Christ & out of the ministery concerning Christ they are most sweete of all. and his eyes Are open to see his misery, then of all truths the truth of christ savours best, those truths that come out of the Mouth of christ & out of the Ministry Concerning christ they Are most sweet of all. cc po31 n2 vbr j pc-acp vvi po31 n1, av pp-f d ng1 dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz js, d n2 cst vvb av pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 cc av pp-f dt n1 vvg np1 pns32 vbr av-ds j pp-f d. (52) sermon (DIV1) 881 Page 395
4443 Oh how sweete are those words in the Gospell to the poore man: thy sinnes are forgiven thee, doe you thinke they went not to his heart. O how sweet Are those words in the Gospel to the poor man: thy Sins Are forgiven thee, do you think they went not to his heart. uh q-crq j vbr d n2 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt j n1: po21 n2 vbr vvn pno21, vdb pn22 vvb pns32 vvd xx p-acp po31 n1. (52) sermon (DIV1) 881 Page 395
4444 So to the woman, Luk. 7. her many sinnes are forgiven her, for she loved much, Oh they were words that went to her soule. So to the woman, Luk. 7. her many Sins Are forgiven her, for she loved much, O they were words that went to her soul. av p-acp dt n1, np1 crd po31 d n2 vbr vvn pno31, c-acp pns31 vvd av-d, uh pns32 vbdr n2 cst vvd p-acp po31 n1. (52) sermon (DIV1) 881 Page 395
4445 And to the theefe on the crosse, This day thou shalt be with me in Paradice, how do you think those words affected him. And to the thief on the cross, This day thou shalt be with me in Paradise, how do you think those words affected him. cc p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, d n1 pns21 vm2 vbi p-acp pno11 p-acp n1, q-crq vdb pn22 vvi d n2 vvd pno31. (52) sermon (DIV1) 881 Page 395
4446 So it is with us if ever we have beene abased in the sence of our sinnes, O how sweet is a promise of mercy then. So it is with us if ever we have been abased in the sense of our Sins, Oh how sweet is a promise of mercy then. av pn31 vbz p-acp pno12 cs av pns12 vhb vbn vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, uh q-crq j vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 av. (52) sermon (DIV1) 881 Page 395
4447 He that brings it is as one of tenne thousand, that comes to declare to man his righteousnesse, to lay open the mercy that belongs to a distressed soule, Oh the very feete of those that bring these glad tidings are beautifull; He that brings it is as one of tenne thousand, that comes to declare to man his righteousness, to lay open the mercy that belongs to a distressed soul, O the very feet of those that bring these glad tidings Are beautiful; pns31 cst vvz pn31 vbz p-acp crd pp-f crd crd, cst vvz pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi po31 n1, pc-acp vvi av-j dt n1 cst vvz p-acp dt j-vvn n1, uh dt j n2 pp-f d cst vvb d j n2 vbr j; (52) sermon (DIV1) 881 Page 395
4448 When our blessed Saviour after his refurrection spake to Mary and called her by her name, When our blessed Saviour After his resurrection spoke to Marry and called her by her name, c-crq po12 j-vvn n1 p-acp po31 n1 vvd p-acp uh cc vvd pno31 p-acp po31 n1, (52) sermon (DIV1) 881 Page 395
4449 after that she had sought him and could not finde him (Oh Raboni saith she) the words of Christ they melted her presently. After that she had sought him and could not find him (O Raboni Says she) the words of christ they melted her presently. c-acp cst pns31 vhd vvn pno31 cc vmd xx vvi pno31 (uh np1 vvz pns31) dt n2 pp-f np1 pns32 vvd pno31 av-j. (52) sermon (DIV1) 881 Page 395
4450 Let Christ once call us by our names, for he knowes us by name, as he knew Moses, let him by his Spirit speake to us by name, and owne us then we call him Raboni, we owne him againe, Let christ once call us by our names, for he knows us by name, as he knew Moses, let him by his Spirit speak to us by name, and own us then we call him Raboni, we own him again, vvb np1 a-acp vvb pno12 p-acp po12 n2, c-acp pns31 vvz pno12 p-acp n1, c-acp pns31 vvd np1, vvb pno31 p-acp po31 n1 vvi p-acp pno12 p-acp n1, cc vvz pno12 cs pns12 vvb pno31 np1, pns12 vvd pno31 av, (52) sermon (DIV1) 881 Page 396
4451 for what is our love but the reflection of his backe againe. for what is our love but the reflection of his back again. p-acp r-crq vbz po12 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 av. (52) sermon (DIV1) 881 Page 396
4452 Therefore (saith the Psalmist ) Let me heare the voyce of joy and gladnesse that the bones that thou hast broken may rejoyce. Therefore (Says the Psalmist) Let me hear the voice of joy and gladness that the bones that thou hast broken may rejoice. av (vvz dt n1) vvb pno11 vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 cst dt n2 cst pns21 vh2 vvn vmb vvi. (52) sermon (DIV1) 881 Page 396
4453 Let me heare, that is, I long for thy word to heare it, not the bare ministeriall word, Let me hear, that is, I long for thy word to hear it, not the bore ministerial word, vvb pno11 vvi, cst vbz, pns11 av-j p-acp po21 n1 pc-acp vvi pn31, xx dt j j-jn n1, (52) sermon (DIV1) 881 Page 396
4454 but the word of the Spirit, but the Church resteth not here, but saith further, but the word of the Spirit, but the Church rests not Here, but Says further, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc-acp dt n1 vvz xx av, cc-acp vvz jc, (52) sermon (DIV1) 881 Page 396
4455 He is altogether lovely. He is altogether lovely. pns31 vbz av j. (53) part (DIV2) 881 Page 396
4456 Altogether desireable, as if she should say, what should • stand upon particulars, he is altogether from top to toe aimiable, lovely and delectable. Altogether desirable, as if she should say, what should • stand upon particulars, he is altogether from top to toe amiable, lovely and delectable. av j, c-acp cs pns31 vmd vvi, q-crq vmd • vvb p-acp n2-j, pns31 vbz av p-acp n1 p-acp n1 j, j cc j. (53) part (DIV2) 882 Page 396
4457 He is altogether lovely. Lovely to God, to us, to the soule; He is altogether lovely. Lovely to God, to us, to the soul; pns31 vbz av j. j p-acp np1, p-acp pno12, p-acp dt n1; (54) part (DIV2) 882 Page 396
4458 lovely to him that can best judge of lovelinesse, the judgement of God I hope will goe currant with us, lovely to him that can best judge of loveliness, the judgement of God I hope will go currant with us, j p-acp pno31 cst vmb av-js vvi pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f np1 pns11 vvb vmb vvi n1 p-acp pno12, (54) part (DIV2) 883 Page 396
4459 and what doth God the Father judge of Christ, This is my beloved Sonne, he is the Son of Gods love, Colos. 1. 13. (as God cannot but love his own image) He is lovely also as man, for he was pure and holy, lovely as Mediator by office, and what does God the Father judge of christ, This is my Beloved Son, he is the Son of God's love, Colos 1. 13. (as God cannot but love his own image) He is lovely also as man, for he was pure and holy, lovely as Mediator by office, cc q-crq vdz np1 dt n1 n1 pp-f np1, d vbz po11 j-vvn n1, pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, np1 crd crd (c-acp np1 vmbx cc-acp vvi po31 d n1) pns31 vbz j av p-acp n1, c-acp pns31 vbds j cc j, j c-acp n1 p-acp n1, (54) part (DIV2) 883 Page 396
4460 for he was anoynted by God to conveigh the Fathers love to us, He must needs be lovely in whom all others are loved, this is my beloved Sonne in whom I am well pleased, out of him I am well pleased with no body. for he was anointed by God to convey the Father's love to us, He must needs be lovely in whom all Others Are loved, this is my Beloved Son in whom I am well pleased, out of him I am well pleased with no body. c-acp pns31 vbds vvn p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi dt ng1 n1 p-acp pno12, pns31 vmb av vbi j p-acp ro-crq d n2-jn vbr vvn, d vbz po11 j-vvn n1 p-acp ro-crq pns11 vbm av vvn, av pp-f pno31 pns11 vbm av vvn p-acp dx n1. (54) part (DIV2) 883 Page 396
4461 And indeed he was filled with all graces that might make him lovely, all the treasures of wisdome are in him, And indeed he was filled with all graces that might make him lovely, all the treasures of Wisdom Are in him, cc av pns31 vbds vvn p-acp d n2 cst vmd vvi pno31 j, d dt n2 pp-f n1 vbr p-acp pno31, (54) part (DIV2) 883 Page 396
4462 and of his fulnesse we all receive grace for grace, he is made a store-house of all that is good for us. and of his fullness we all receive grace for grace, he is made a storehouse of all that is good for us. cc pp-f po31 n1 pns12 d vvb n1 p-acp n1, pns31 vbz vvn dt n1 pp-f d cst vbz j p-acp pno12. (54) part (DIV2) 883 Page 397
4463 He is lovely to God in whatsoever he did, he carried himselfe lovely and pleased his Father in all his doings and sufferings. He is lovely to God in whatsoever he did, he carried himself lovely and pleased his Father in all his doings and sufferings. pns31 vbz j p-acp np1 p-acp r-crq pns31 vdd, pns31 vvd px31 j cc vvn po31 n1 p-acp d po31 n2-vdg cc n2. (54) part (DIV2) 884 Page 397
4464 God loved him especially, Because he was obedient even unto the death of the crosse, God loved him especially, Because he was obedient even unto the death of the cross, np1 vvd pno31 av-j, c-acp pns31 vbds j av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (54) part (DIV2) 884 Page 397
4465 therefore God gave him a name above all names, that at the name of Iesus every knee should bowe both in Heaven and in Earth. Therefore God gave him a name above all names, that At the name of Iesus every knee should bow both in Heaven and in Earth. av np1 vvd pno31 dt n1 p-acp d n2, cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 d n1 vmd vvi d p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1. (54) part (DIV2) 884 Page 397
4466 As for the Angells they looke upon him with admiration, they attended him, and accounted it an honour to waite upon him, he is lovely to all above us, As for the Angels they look upon him with admiration, they attended him, and accounted it an honour to wait upon him, he is lovely to all above us, c-acp p-acp dt n2 pns32 vvb p-acp pno31 p-acp n1, pns32 vvd pno31, cc vvd pn31 dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, pns31 vbz j p-acp d p-acp pno12, (54) part (DIV2) 884 Page 397
4467 and shall he not be lovely to us. and shall he not be lovely to us. cc vmb pns31 xx vbi j p-acp pno12. (54) part (DIV2) 884 Page 397
4468 But you will say, was he lovely when hee was nailed on the crosse, hung betweene two theeves, But you will say, was he lovely when he was nailed on the cross, hung between two thieves, p-acp pn22 vmb vvi, vbds pns31 j c-crq pns31 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1, vvd p-acp crd n2, (54) part (DIV2) 885 Page 397
4469 when he wor• a crowne of thornes, was whipped, laid groveling on the ground, when he sweat water and bloud, what lovelinesse was in him when he was laid in his grave. when he wor• a crown of thorns, was whipped, laid groveling on the ground, when he sweat water and blood, what loveliness was in him when he was laid in his grave. c-crq pns31 n1 dt n1 pp-f n2, vbds vvn, vvd vvg p-acp dt n1, c-crq pns31 vvb n1 cc n1, r-crq n1 vbds p-acp pno31 c-crq pns31 vbds vvn p-acp po31 n1. (54) part (DIV2) 885 Page 397
4470 Oh yes then he was most lovely of all to us, By how much the more he was abased for us, this makes him more lovely, that out of love he would abase himselfe so low, O yes then he was most lovely of all to us, By how much the more he was abased for us, this makes him more lovely, that out of love he would abase himself so low, uh uh cs pns31 vbds av-ds j pp-f d p-acp pno12, p-acp c-crq av-d dt av-dc pns31 vbds vvd p-acp pno12, d vvz pno31 av-dc j, cst av pp-f n1 pns31 vmd vvi px31 av av-j, (54) part (DIV2) 886 Page 397
4471 when greatnesse and goodnesse meet together how goodly is it. That Christ so great a Majesty should have such bowels of compassion. when greatness and Goodness meet together how goodly is it. That christ so great a Majesty should have such bowels of compassion. c-crq n1 cc n1 vvb av c-crq j vbz pn31. cst np1 av j dt n1 vmd vhi d n2 pp-f n1. (54) part (DIV2) 886 Page 397
4472 Majesty alone is not lovely, but awefull and fearefull, but joyned with such condescending grace is wondrous aimeable. Majesty alone is not lovely, but awful and fearful, but joined with such condescending grace is wondrous aimeable. n1 av-j vbz xx j, cc-acp j cc j, cc-acp vvn p-acp d j-vvg n1 vbz j j. (54) part (DIV2) 886 Page 397
4473 How lovely a •ight is it to see so great a person to be so meeke and gentle: How lovely a •ight is it to see so great a person to be so meek and gentle: q-crq j dt n1 vbz pn31 pc-acp vvi av j dt n1 pc-acp vbi av j cc j: (54) part (DIV2) 886 Page 397
4474 it was so beyond comparison lovely in the eyes of the Disciples that they stood and wondered to see him who was the eternall word of the Father condescend to talke with a poore Samaritan woman, it was so beyond comparison lovely in the eyes of the Disciples that they stood and wondered to see him who was the Eternal word of the Father condescend to talk with a poor Samaritan woman, pn31 vbds av p-acp n1 j p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n2 cst pns32 vvd cc vvd pc-acp vvi pno31 r-crq vbds dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j np1 n1, (54) part (DIV2) 886 Page 398
4475 and what lovelinesse of carriage was in him to Peter undeserving after he had denied and forsworne him, and what loveliness of carriage was in him to Peter undeserving After he had denied and forsworn him, cc r-crq n1 pp-f n1 vbds p-acp pno31 p-acp np1 j c-acp pns31 vhd vvn cc j-vvn pno31, (54) part (DIV2) 886 Page 398
4476 yet to restore him to his former place that he had in his heart, loving him as much as ever he did before. yet to restore him to his former place that he had in his heart, loving him as much as ever he did before. av pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp po31 j n1 cst pns31 vhd p-acp po31 n1, vvg pno31 p-acp d c-acp av pns31 vdd a-acp. (54) part (DIV2) 886 Page 398
4477 In a word, what sweetnesse, gentlenesse, bowels of meekenesse, pittie and compassion did he discover to those that were in misery, we cannot insist upon particulars. In a word, what sweetness, gentleness, bowels of meekness, pity and compassion did he discover to those that were in misery, we cannot insist upon particulars. p-acp dt n1, r-crq n1, n1, n2 pp-f n1, n1 cc n1 vdd pns31 vvi p-acp d cst vbdr p-acp n1, pns12 vmbx vvi p-acp n2-j. (54) part (DIV2) 886 Page 398
4478 There is a remarkeable passage in the story of Alphonsus the King (not very well liked of some) when hee saw a poore man pulling of his beast out of a ditch he put to his hand to helpe him, aft•r which as it is recorded his subjects ever loved him the better, it was a wonderfull condescending, There is a remarkable passage in the story of Alphonsus the King (not very well liked of Some) when he saw a poor man pulling of his beast out of a ditch he put to his hand to help him, aft•r which as it is recorded his subject's ever loved him the better, it was a wonderful condescending, pc-acp vbz dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 dt n1 (xx av av vvn pp-f d) c-crq pns31 vvd dt j n1 vvg pp-f po31 n1 av pp-f dt n1 pns31 vvd p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi pno31, vvb r-crq c-acp pn31 vbz vvn po31 n2-jn av vvd pno31 dt jc, pn31 vbds dt j vvg, (54) part (DIV2) 887 Page 398
4479 and is it not as wonderfull that the King of Heaven and Earth should •toope so low as to helpe us poore wormes out of the ditch of hell and damnation, and is it not as wonderful that the King of Heaven and Earth should •toope so low as to help us poor worms out of the ditch of hell and damnation, cc vbz pn31 xx p-acp j cst dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 vmd vvi av av-j c-acp pc-acp vvi pno12 j n2 av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, (54) part (DIV2) 887 Page 398
4480 and that when he hath set us in a state of deliverance, he should not leave us there, and that when he hath Set us in a state of deliverance, he should not leave us there, cc cst c-crq pns31 vhz vvn pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pns31 vmd xx vvi pno12 a-acp, (54) part (DIV2) 887 Page 398
4481 but advance us to such a state and condition as is above our admiration, which neither heart can conceive nor tongue expresse, is not this wonderfull condescending. but advance us to such a state and condition as is above our admiration, which neither heart can conceive nor tongue express, is not this wonderful condescending. cc-acp vvb pno12 p-acp d dt n1 cc n1 c-acp vbz p-acp po12 n1, r-crq dx n1 vmb vvi ccx n1 vvi, vbz xx d j vvg. (54) part (DIV2) 887 Page 398
4482 That we may further improove this point, Is Christ altogether lovely, so lovely to us and so beloved of God the Father? Let us then rest upon his obedience and righteousnes, build upon it that God cannot refuse that righteousnesse whose subject is altogether lovely. That we may further improve this point, Is christ altogether lovely, so lovely to us and so Beloved of God the Father? Let us then rest upon his Obedience and righteousness, built upon it that God cannot refuse that righteousness whose Subject is altogether lovely. cst pns12 vmb av-jc vvi d n1, vbz np1 av j, av j p-acp pno12 cc av vvn pp-f np1 dt n1? vvb pno12 av vvi p-acp po31 n1 cc n1, vvb p-acp pn31 cst np1 vmbx vvi d n1 rg-crq j-jn vbz av j. (54) part (DIV2) 888 Page 399
4483 Let us come clothed in the garments of our elder brother, and then doubt not of acceptance: Let us come clothed in the garments of our elder brother, and then doubt not of acceptance: vvb pno12 vvb vvd p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 j-jn n1, cc av vvb xx pp-f n1: (54) part (DIV2) 888 Page 399
4484 for it is in Christ that he loves us, in this well-beloved Sonne it is that God is well-pleased with us, for it is in christ that he loves us, in this well-beloved Son it is that God is well-pleased with us, c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp np1 cst pns31 vvz pno12, p-acp d j n1 pn31 vbz cst np1 vbz j p-acp pno12, (54) part (DIV2) 888 Page 399
4485 if we put on Christs righteousnesse, we put on Gods righteousnesse, and then how can God hate us, no more then he hates his owne Sonne, if we put on Christ righteousness, we put on God's righteousness, and then how can God hate us, no more then he hates his own Son, cs pns12 vvb p-acp npg1 n1, pns12 vvd p-acp npg1 n1, cc av q-crq vmb np1 vvi pno12, av-dx av-dc cs pns31 vvz po31 d n1, (54) part (DIV2) 888 Page 399
4486 nay he loves us, and that with the same love wherewith he loves him, for he loves whole Christ mysticall, head and members. nay he loves us, and that with the same love wherewith he loves him, for he loves Whole christ mystical, head and members. uh-x pns31 vvz pno12, cc cst p-acp dt d n1 c-crq pns31 vvz pno31, c-acp pns31 vvz j-jn np1 j, n1 cc n2. (54) part (DIV2) 888 Page 399
4487 Let this strengthen our Faith, that if Christ be so altogether lovely in himselfe and to the Father, Let this strengthen our Faith, that if christ be so altogether lovely in himself and to the Father, vvb d vvi po12 n1, cst cs np1 vbb av av j p-acp px31 cc p-acp dt n1, (54) part (DIV2) 888 Page 399
4488 then we may comfortably come before the Father, clothed with the garments of him our elder brother, then we may comfortably come before the Father, clothed with the garments of him our elder brother, cs pns12 vmb av-j vvi p-acp dt n1, vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f pno31 po12 n-jn n1, (54) part (DIV2) 888 Page 399
4489 and so rest our selves on the acceptation of his Mediation that is so beloved a Mediator. and so rest our selves on the acceptation of his Mediation that is so Beloved a Mediator. cc av vvb po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 cst vbz av vvn dt n1. (54) part (DIV2) 888 Page 399
4490 Againe, if Christ be so lovely (altogether lovely) then let us labour to be in him, that so we may be lovely to God, Again, if christ be so lovely (altogether lovely) then let us labour to be in him, that so we may be lovely to God, av, cs np1 vbb av j (av j) av vvb pno12 vvi pc-acp vbi p-acp pno31, cst av pns12 vmb vbi j p-acp np1, (54) part (DIV2) 889 Page 399
4491 because he is the first aimiable thing in the world, in whom we are all lovely, all our lovelinesse is in beloved Christ. Because he is the First amiable thing in the world, in whom we Are all lovely, all our loveliness is in Beloved christ. c-acp pns31 vbz dt ord j n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp ro-crq pns12 vbr d j, d po12 n1 vbz p-acp vvn np1. (54) part (DIV2) 889 Page 399
4492 Againe, if Christ be so lovely, here onely we have whereupon to spend the marrow of our best affections. Again, if christ be so lovely, Here only we have whereupon to spend the marrow of our best affections. av, cs np1 vbb av j, av av-j pns12 vhb c-crq pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po12 js n2. (54) part (DIV2) 890 Page 399
4493 Is it not pittie we should loose so much of our affections as we doe upon other things, Christ is altogether lovely, Is it not pity we should lose so much of our affections as we do upon other things, christ is altogether lovely, vbz pn31 xx n1 pns12 vmd vvi av d pp-f po12 n2 c-acp pns12 vdb p-acp j-jn n2, np1 vbz av j, (54) part (DIV2) 890 Page 399
4494 why should we dote upon other things so much, and set up Idols in our hearts above Christ, is he altogether lovely, why should we dote upon other things so much, and Set up Idols in our hearts above christ, is he altogether lovely, q-crq vmd pns12 vvi p-acp j-jn n2 av av-d, cc vvd a-acp n2 p-acp po12 n2 p-acp np1, vbz pns31 av j, (54) part (DIV2) 890 Page 399
4495 and shall not he have altogether our lovely affections, especially when we are commanded under paine of a curse to love the Lord Jesus. and shall not he have altogether our lovely affections, especially when we Are commanded under pain of a curse to love the Lord jesus. cc vmb xx pns31 vhb av po12 j n2, av-j c-crq pns12 vbr vvn p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 np1. (54) part (DIV2) 890 Page 400
4496 Anathema Maranatha to those that love not Christ. Anathema Maranatha to those that love not christ. n1 fw-mi p-acp d cst vvb xx np1. (54) part (DIV2) 890 Page 400
4497 Let us therefore labour to place all our sweete affections that are to be exercised upon good, Let us Therefore labour to place all our sweet affections that Are to be exercised upon good, vvb pno12 av vvi pc-acp vvi d po12 j n2 cst vbr pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp j, (54) part (DIV2) 890 Page 400
4498 as love, joy, and delight, upon this object, this lovely deserving object Christ, who is altogether lovely. When wee suffer a pure streame as it were to runne through a dirty channell, our affections to run after the things of the world, which are worse then our selves, we loose our affections and our selves. as love, joy, and delight, upon this Object, this lovely deserving Object christ, who is altogether lovely. When we suffer a pure stream as it were to run through a dirty channel, our affections to run After the things of the world, which Are Worse then our selves, we lose our affections and our selves. c-acp n1, n1, cc n1, p-acp d n1, d j j-vvg n1 np1, r-crq vbz av j. c-crq pns12 vvb dt j n1 c-acp pn31 vbdr pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1, po12 n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vbr jc cs po12 n2, pns12 vvb po12 n2 cc po12 n2. (54) part (DIV2) 890 Page 400
4499 Let therefore the whole streame of our affections be carried unto Christ. Let Therefore the Whole stream of our affections be carried unto christ. vvb av dt j-jn n1 pp-f po12 n2 vbb vvn p-acp np1. (54) part (DIV2) 891 Page 400
4500 Love him and whatsoever is his, for he being altogether lovely, all that comes from him is lovely, his promises, his directions, his counsels, his children, his sacraments are all, lovely. Love him and whatsoever is his, for he being altogether lovely, all that comes from him is lovely, his promises, his directions, his Counsels, his children, his Sacraments Are all, lovely. vvb pno31 cc q-crq vbz png31, c-acp pns31 vbg av j, d cst vvz p-acp pno31 vbz j, po31 n2, po31 n2, po31 n2, po31 n2, po31 n2 vbr d, j. (54) part (DIV2) 891 Page 400
4501 Whatsoever hath the stamp of Christ upon it, let us love it, we cannot bestow our hearts better, to loose our selves in the love of Christ & to forget ourselves and the love of all, Whatsoever hath the stamp of christ upon it, let us love it, we cannot bestow our hearts better, to lose our selves in the love of christ & to forget ourselves and the love of all, r-crq vhz dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pn31, vvb pno12 vvi pn31, pns12 vmbx vvi po12 n2 av-jc, pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cc pc-acp vvi px12 cc dt n1 pp-f d, (54) part (DIV2) 891 Page 400
4502 yea to hate all in comparison of him, and to account all dung and drosse compared with Christ, is the only way to finde our selves. yea to hate all in comparison of him, and to account all dung and dross compared with christ, is the only Way to find our selves. uh p-acp n1 av-d p-acp n1 pp-f pno31, cc pc-acp vvi d n1 cc n1 vvn p-acp np1, vbz dt j n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n2. (54) part (DIV2) 891 Page 400
4503 And indeed we have a better condition in him then in the world or in our selves: And indeed we have a better condition in him then in the world or in our selves: cc av pns12 vhb dt jc n1 p-acp pno31 av p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp po12 n2: (54) part (DIV2) 891 Page 400
4504 severed from him our condition is vaine and will come to nothing, but that we have in him is admirable and everlasting, we cannot conceive the happinesse which we poore wretches are advanced to in Christ, severed from him our condition is vain and will come to nothing, but that we have in him is admirable and everlasting, we cannot conceive the happiness which we poor wretches Are advanced to in christ, vvd p-acp pno31 po12 n1 vbz j cc vmb vvi p-acp pix, cc-acp cst pns12 vhb p-acp pno31 vbz j cc j, pns12 vmbx vvi dt n1 r-crq pns12 j n2 vbr vvn p-acp p-acp np1, (54) part (DIV2) 891 Page 400
4505 and what excellent things abide for us which come from the love of God to us in Christ, who is so altogether lovely. and what excellent things abide for us which come from the love of God to us in christ, who is so altogether lovely. cc r-crq j n2 vvi p-acp pno12 r-crq vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno12 p-acp np1, r-crq vbz av av j. (54) part (DIV2) 891 Page 401
4506 Therefore let us labour to kindle in our hearts an affection towards Christ, all that wee can, considering that hee is thus lovely. Therefore let us labour to kindle in our hearts an affection towards christ, all that we can, considering that he is thus lovely. av vvb pno12 vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n2 dt n1 p-acp np1, d cst pns12 vmb, vvg cst pns31 vbz av j. (54) part (DIV2) 891 Page 401
4507 And let us make an Use of Tryall whether he be thus lovely to us, or no, we may see hence whether we love Christ or no, We may judge of our love by our esteeme. And let us make an Use of Trial whither he be thus lovely to us, or not, we may see hence whither we love christ or not, We may judge of our love by our esteem. cc vvb pno12 vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 cs pns31 vbb av j p-acp pno12, cc xx, pns12 vmb vvi av cs pns12 vvb np1 cc xx, pns12 vmb vvi pp-f po12 n1 p-acp po12 n1. (54) part (DIV2) 892 Page 401
4508 How doe we value Christ, what price doth the Church set on him? He is the chiefe of tenne thousand. How do we valve christ, what price does the Church Set on him? He is the chief of tenne thousand. q-crq vdb pns12 vvb np1, r-crq n1 vdz dt n1 vvn p-acp pno31? pns31 vbz dt n-jn pp-f crd crd. (54) part (DIV2) 892 Page 401
4509 What place then should he have in our hearts? If he be the chiefe of tenne thousand, let us rather offend ten thousand then offend him. What place then should he have in our hearts? If he be the chief of tenne thousand, let us rather offend ten thousand then offend him. r-crq n1 av vmd pns31 vhb p-acp po12 n2? cs pns31 vbb dt n-jn pp-f crd crd, vvb pno12 av-c vvi crd crd av vvb pno31. (54) part (DIV2) 892 Page 401
4510 Let us say with David, whom have I in Heaven but thee, &c. And when the soule can say to Christ or any that is Christs (for I speake of him in the latitude of his Truths, Promises, Sacraments, Let us say with David, whom have I in Heaven but thee, etc. And when the soul can say to christ or any that is Christ (for I speak of him in the latitude of his Truths, Promises, Sacraments, vvb pno12 vvi p-acp np1, q-crq vhb pns11 p-acp n1 p-acp pno21, av cc c-crq dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp np1 cc d cst vbz npg1 (c-acp pns11 vvb pp-f pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, vvz, n2, (54) part (DIV2) 892 Page 401
4511 and Communion with his children) What have I in Heaven but thee, &c. then it is in a happy condition. and Communion with his children) What have I in Heaven but thee, etc. then it is in a happy condition. cc n1 p-acp po31 n2) q-crq vhb pns11 p-acp n1 p-acp pno21, av av pn31 vbz p-acp dt j n1. (54) part (DIV2) 892 Page 401
4512 If these things have the same place in our esteeme, as they have in respect of their owne worth, If these things have the same place in our esteem, as they have in respect of their own worth, cs d n2 vhb dt d n1 p-acp po12 n1, c-acp pns32 vhb p-acp n1 pp-f po32 d n1, (54) part (DIV2) 892 Page 401
4513 then we may say truely without Hypocrisie, He is altogether lovely to us, that we truly love him. then we may say truly without Hypocrisy, He is altogether lovely to us, that we truly love him. cs pns12 vmb vvi av-j p-acp n1, pns31 vbz av j p-acp pno12, cst pns12 av-j vvb pno31. (54) part (DIV2) 892 Page 401
4514 In the next place, are we ready to suffer for Christ? we see the Church here endures any thing for Christ, she was mis-used of the watchmen, they scorned her, In the next place, Are we ready to suffer for christ? we see the Church Here endures any thing for christ, she was misused of the watchmen, they scorned her, p-acp dt ord n1, vbr pns12 j pc-acp vvi p-acp np1? pns12 vvb dt n1 av vvz d n1 p-acp np1, pns31 vbds j pp-f dt n2, pns32 vvd pno31, (54) part (DIV2) 893 Page 401
4515 and her vaile is taken away, yet notwithstanding she loves Christ still. and her veil is taken away, yet notwithstanding she loves christ still. cc po31 n1 vbz vvn av, av c-acp pns31 vvz np1 av. (54) part (DIV2) 893 Page 401
4516 Do we stand ready disposed to suffer for Christ, of the world to be disgraced and censured, Do we stand ready disposed to suffer for christ, of the world to be disgraced and censured, vdb pns12 vvb j vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn, (54) part (DIV2) 893 Page 402
4517 and yet are we resolved not to give over, nay doe we love Christ the more, and yet Are we resolved not to give over, nay doe we love christ the more, cc av vbr pns12 vvn xx pc-acp vvi a-acp, uh-x n1 pns12 vvb np1 dt av-dc, (54) part (DIV2) 893 Page 402
4518 and sticke to his truth the faster? Certainely where the love of Christ is, there is a spirit of Fortitude, and stick to his truth the faster? Certainly where the love of christ is, there is a Spirit of Fortitude, cc vvi p-acp po31 n1 dt jc? av-j c-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz, pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, (54) part (DIV2) 893 Page 402
4519 as we may see in the Church here, who is not discouraged from Christ by any meanes, he is still the chiefe of tenne thousand, as we may see in the Church Here, who is not discouraged from christ by any means, he is still the chief of tenne thousand, c-acp pns12 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 av, r-crq vbz xx vvn p-acp np1 p-acp d n2, pns31 vbz av dt n-jn pp-f crd crd, (54) part (DIV2) 893 Page 402
4520 when she was wronged for seeking after him, yet hee was altogether lovely, whereas on the other hand, you have some that for frownes of greatnesse, feare of losse, when she was wronged for seeking After him, yet he was altogether lovely, whereas on the other hand, you have Some that for frowns of greatness, Fear of loss, c-crq pns31 vbds vvn p-acp vvg p-acp pno31, av pns31 vbds av j, cs p-acp dt j-jn n1, pn22 vhb d cst p-acp n2 pp-f n1, n1 pp-f n1, (54) part (DIV2) 893 Page 402
4521 or for hope of rising, will warpe their conscience and doe any thing. Where now is love to Christ and to Religion. or for hope of rising, will warp their conscience and do any thing. Where now is love to christ and to Religion. cc p-acp n1 pp-f vvg, vmb vvi po32 n1 cc vdb d n1. c-crq av vbz n1 p-acp np1 cc p-acp n1. (54) part (DIV2) 893 Page 402
4522 He that loves Christ, loves him the more for his crosse, as the Holy Ghost hath recorded of some, that they rejoyced that they were thought worthy to suffer for Christ. He that loves christ, loves him the more for his cross, as the Holy Ghost hath recorded of Some, that they rejoiced that they were Thought worthy to suffer for christ. pns31 cst vvz np1, vvz pno31 dt av-dc p-acp po31 n1, c-acp dt j n1 vhz vvn pp-f d, cst pns32 vvd cst pns32 vbdr vvn j pc-acp vvi p-acp np1. (54) part (DIV2) 893 Page 402
4523 So the more we suffer for him, the more deare he will be to us. So the more we suffer for him, the more deer he will be to us. np1 dt av-dc pns12 vvb p-acp pno31, dt av-dc j-jn pns31 vmb vbi p-acp pno12. (54) part (DIV2) 893 Page 402
4524 For indeed he doth present himselfe in love and comfort most to those that suffer for his sake, therefore their love is increased. For indeed he does present himself in love and Comfort most to those that suffer for his sake, Therefore their love is increased. p-acp av pns31 vdz vvi px31 p-acp n1 cc n1 av-ds p-acp d cst vvb p-acp po31 n1, av po32 n1 vbz vvn. (54) part (DIV2) 893 Page 402
4525 Againe, where love is, there it inlargeth the heart, which being enlarged enlargeth the tongue also. Again, where love is, there it enlargeth the heart, which being enlarged enlarges the tongue also. av, c-crq n1 vbz, a-acp pn31 vvz dt n1, r-crq vbg vvn vvz dt n1 av. (54) part (DIV2) 894 Page 402
4526 The Church hath never enough of commending Christ, and of setting out his praise, the tongue is loosed, because the heart is loosed. The Church hath never enough of commending christ, and of setting out his praise, the tongue is loosed, Because the heart is loosed. dt n1 vhz av av-d pp-f vvg np1, cc pp-f vvg av po31 n1, dt n1 vbz vvn, c-acp dt n1 vbz vvn. (54) part (DIV2) 894 Page 402
4527 Love will alter a mans disposition, as we see in experience, a man base of nature, Love will make him liberall, he that is tongue-tied, it will make him eloquent, let a man love Christ, Love will altar a men disposition, as we see in experience, a man base of nature, Love will make him liberal, he that is tongue-tied, it will make him eloquent, let a man love christ, n1 vmb vvi dt ng1 n1, c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp n1, dt n1 j pp-f n1, n1 vmb vvi pno31 j, pns31 cst vbz j, pn31 vmb vvi pno31 j, vvb dt n1 n1 np1, (54) part (DIV2) 894 Page 403
4528 and though before he could not speake a word in the commendation of Christ, and for a good cause, and though before he could not speak a word in the commendation of christ, and for a good cause, cc cs c-acp pns31 vmd xx vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc p-acp dt j n1, (54) part (DIV2) 894 Page 403
4529 yet (I say) if the love of Christ be in him, you shall have him speake and labour earnestly in the praises of God. yet (I say) if the love of christ be in him, you shall have him speak and labour earnestly in the praises of God. av (pns11 vvb) cs dt n1 pp-f np1 vbb p-acp pno31, pn22 vmb vhi pno31 vvi cc vvi av-j p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1. (54) part (DIV2) 894 Page 403
4530 This hot affection, this heavenly fire, will so mould and alter him, that he shall be cleane another man, This hight affection, this heavenly fire, will so mould and altar him, that he shall be clean Another man, d j n1, d j n1, vmb av n1 cc vvi pno31, cst pns31 vmb vbi av-j j-jn n1, (54) part (DIV2) 894 Page 403
4531 as we see in the Church here, after that there was kindled a spirit of love in her, she cannot have done with Christ, as we see in the Church Here, After that there was kindled a Spirit of love in her, she cannot have done with christ, c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1 av, c-acp cst a-acp vbds vvn dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno31, pns31 vmbx vhb vdn p-acp np1, (54) part (DIV2) 894 Page 403
4532 when she had spoke what she could, she adds, he is altogether lovely. when she had spoke what she could, she adds, he is altogether lovely. c-crq pns31 vhd vvn r-crq pns31 vmd, pns31 vvz, pns31 vbz av j. (54) part (DIV2) 894 Page 403
4533 Those that cannot speak of Christ, or for Christ with large hearts in defence of good causes (but are tongue-tied and cold in their affections) where is their love? put any worldly man to a worldly theame that he is exercised in, Those that cannot speak of christ, or for christ with large hearts in defence of good Causes (but Are tongue-tied and cold in their affections) where is their love? put any worldly man to a worldly theme that he is exercised in, d cst vmbx vvi pp-f np1, cc p-acp np1 p-acp j n2 p-acp n1 pp-f j n2 (cc-acp vbr j cc j-jn p-acp po32 n2) q-crq vbz po32 n1? vvb d j n1 p-acp dt j n1 cst pns31 vbz vvn p-acp, (54) part (DIV2) 894 Page 403
4534 and speakes of dayly, he hath wit and words at will, but put him to a theame of piety, you loose him, he is out of his theame, and out of his element. and speaks of daily, he hath wit and words At will, but put him to a theme of piety, you lose him, he is out of his theme, and out of his element. cc vvz pp-f av-j, pns31 vhz n1 cc n2 p-acp n1, cc-acp vvd pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pn22 vvb pno31, pns31 vbz av pp-f po31 n1, cc av pp-f po31 n1. (54) part (DIV2) 894 Page 403
4535 But tis not so with those that have ever felt the love of God in Christ, they have large affections, But this not so with those that have ever felt the love of God in christ, they have large affections, p-acp pn31|vbz xx av p-acp d cst vhb av vvn dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1, pns32 vhb j n2, (54) part (DIV2) 894 Page 403
4536 how full is Saint Paul, he cannot speake of Christ but he is in the height, bredth, length, and depth of the love of God in Christ, how full is Saint Paul, he cannot speak of christ but he is in the height, breadth, length, and depth of the love of God in christ, c-crq j vbz n1 np1, pns31 vmbx vvi pp-f np1 p-acp pns31 vbz p-acp dt n1, n1, n1, cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1, (54) part (DIV2) 894 Page 403
4537 and the knowledge of God above all knowledge: thus we may discerne the truth of our love by the expressions of it here as in the Church. and the knowledge of God above all knowledge: thus we may discern the truth of our love by the expressions of it Here as in the Church. cc dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n1: av pns12 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f pn31 av c-acp p-acp dt n1. (54) part (DIV2) 894 Page 403
4538 Againe, the Church here is never content till she finde Christ, whatsoever she had, nothing contents her, she wanted her beloved, Again, the Church Here is never content till she find christ, whatsoever she had, nothing contents her, she wanted her Beloved, av, dt n1 av vbz av-x j c-acp pns31 vvb np1, r-crq pns31 vhd, pix vvz pno31, pns31 vvd po31 j-vvn, (54) part (DIV2) 895 Page 403
4539 as we see here, she goes up and downe inquis•itive after him till she find him, as we see Here, she Goes up and down inquis•itive After him till she find him, c-acp pns12 vvb av, pns31 vvz a-acp cc a-acp j p-acp pno31 c-acp pns31 vvb pno31, (54) part (DIV2) 895 Page 404
4540 so it is with a Christian, if he have lost (by his owne fault) his former communion with Christ, he will not rest nor be satisfied, so it is with a Christian, if he have lost (by his own fault) his former communion with christ, he will not rest nor be satisfied, av pn31 vbz p-acp dt njp, cs pns31 vhb vvn (p-acp po31 d n1) po31 j n1 p-acp np1, pns31 vmb xx vvi ccx vbi vvn, (54) part (DIV2) 895 Page 404
4541 but searcheth here and there in the use of this and that meanes, he runs through all Gods Ordinances and meanes till he finde Christ, nothing in the world will content him, but Searches Here and there in the use of this and that means, he runs through all God's Ordinances and means till he find christ, nothing in the world will content him, cc-acp vvz av cc a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f d cc d n2, pns31 vvz p-acp d ng1 n2 cc n2 c-acp pns31 vvb np1, pix p-acp dt n1 vmb vvi pno31, (54) part (DIV2) 895 Page 404
4542 neither honour, riches, place, or friends, till he finde that which he once enjoyed, but hath now for a season lost, the comfort, neither honour, riches, place, or Friends, till he find that which he once enjoyed, but hath now for a season lost, the Comfort, dx n1, n2, n1, cc n2, c-acp pns31 vvb d r-crq pns31 a-acp vvd, cc-acp vhz av p-acp dt n1 vvn, dt n1, (54) part (DIV2) 895 Page 404
4543 and assurance of Gods love in Christ. and assurance of God's love in christ. cc n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp np1. (54) part (DIV2) 895 Page 404
4544 Now if we can sit downe with other things and can want Christ and the assurance of salvation, that sweet report of the Spirit, that we are his, Now if we can fit down with other things and can want christ and the assurance of salvation, that sweet report of the Spirit, that we Are his, av cs pns12 vmb vvi a-acp p-acp j-jn n2 cc vmb vvi np1 cc dt n1 pp-f n1, cst j n1 pp-f dt n1, cst pns12 vbr png31, (54) part (DIV2) 896 Page 404
4545 and yet be contented well enough, here is an ill signe, that a man is in an ill condition, the Church was not so disposed here, she was never quiet nor gives over her inquisition and speaking of Christ, that by speaking of the object, she might warme her affections, and yet be contented well enough, Here is an ill Signen, that a man is in an ill condition, the Church was not so disposed Here, she was never quiet nor gives over her inquisition and speaking of christ, that by speaking of the Object, she might warm her affections, cc av vbi vvn av av-d, av vbz dt j-jn n1, cst dt n1 vbz p-acp dt j-jn n1, dt n1 vbds xx av vvn av, pns31 vbds av-x j-jn ccx vvz p-acp po31 n1 cc vvg pp-f np1, cst p-acp vvg pp-f dt n1, pns31 vmd vvi po31 n2, (54) part (DIV2) 896 Page 404
4546 untill at the last she meets with Christ, these and the like signes there are of the truth of the love of Christ. until At the last she meets with christ, these and the like Signs there Are of the truth of the love of christ. c-acp p-acp dt ord pns31 vvz p-acp np1, d cc dt j n2 pc-acp vbr pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. (54) part (DIV2) 896 Page 404
4547 But where there is a flaming love of Christ, there is this degree further, a desire of the appearance of Christ, a desire of his presence. But where there is a flaming love of christ, there is this degree further, a desire of the appearance of christ, a desire of his presence. cc-acp c-crq pc-acp vbz dt j-vvg n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vbz d n1 av-jc, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (54) part (DIV2) 896 Page 404
4548 For if Christ be so lovely in his Ordinances. For if christ be so lovely in his Ordinances. p-acp cs np1 vbb av j p-acp po31 n2. (54) part (DIV2) 896 Page 404
4549 If we finde such sweetnesse in the Word and Sacraments, in the communion of Saints, in the motions of the Spirit. If we find such sweetness in the Word and Sacraments, in the communion of Saints, in the motions of the Spirit. cs pns12 vvb d n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1. (54) part (DIV2) 896 Page 404
4550 What is the sweetnesse (thinke you) which the soules in Heaven enjoy, where they see Christ face to face, see him as he is, hereupon the Spouse saith Let him kisse me with the kisses of his mouth: What is the sweetness (think you) which the Souls in Heaven enjoy, where they see christ face to face, see him as he is, hereupon the Spouse Says Let him kiss me with the Kisses of his Mouth: q-crq vbz dt n1 (vvi pn22) r-crq dt n2 p-acp n1 vvi, c-crq pns32 vvb np1 n1 p-acp n1, vvb pno31 c-acp pns31 vbz, av dt n1 vvz vvb pno31 vvi pno11 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1: (54) part (DIV2) 896 Page 405
4551 Oh that I might live in his presence, this is the desire of a Christian soule. O that I might live in his presence, this is the desire of a Christian soul. uh cst pns11 vmd vvi p-acp po31 n1, d vbz dt n1 pp-f dt njp n1. (54) part (DIV2) 896 Page 405
4552 When the flame of love is kindled in any strength, Oh that I might see him, When the flame of love is kindled in any strength, O that I might see him, c-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz vvn p-acp d n1, uh cst pns11 vmd vvi pno31, (54) part (DIV2) 896 Page 405
4553 and therefore it longs even for death, for as farre as a man is spirituall, he desires to bee dissolved, and Therefore it longs even for death, for as Far as a man is spiritual, he Desires to be dissolved, cc av pn31 vvz av p-acp n1, c-acp c-acp av-j c-acp dt n1 vbz j, pns31 vvz pc-acp vbi vvn, (54) part (DIV2) 896 Page 405
4554 and to bee with Christ, as Simeon, when he saw him (though in his abasement) Now I have enough, let thy servant depart in peace, and to be with christ, as Simeon, when he saw him (though in his abasement) Now I have enough, let thy servant depart in peace, cc pc-acp vbi p-acp np1, c-acp np1, c-crq pns31 vvd pno31 (c-acp p-acp po31 n1) av pns11 vhb av-d, vvb po21 n1 vvi p-acp n1, (54) part (DIV2) 896 Page 405
4555 for mine eyes have seene thy salvation. for mine eyes have seen thy salvation. p-acp po11 n2 vhb vvn po21 n1. (54) part (DIV2) 896 Page 405
4556 The presence of Christ (though it were but in the wombe) When Mary the mother of Christ came to Elizabeth, it caused the Babe that was in her wombe to spring. The presence of christ (though it were but in the womb) When Marry the mother of christ Come to Elizabeth, it caused the Babe that was in her womb to spring. dt n1 pp-f np1 (c-acp pn31 vbdr cc-acp p-acp dt n1) c-crq vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp np1, pn31 vvd dt n1 cst vbds p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi. (54) part (DIV2) 896 Page 405
4557 Such comfort there is in the presence of Christ (though he be but in the wombe) as it made Iohn to spring. Such Comfort there is in the presence of christ (though he be but in the womb) as it made John to spring. d n1 pc-acp vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 (c-acp pns31 vbb p-acp p-acp dt n1) c-acp pn31 vvd np1 pc-acp vvi. (54) part (DIV2) 896 Page 405
4558 What then shall be his presence in Heaven, how would it make the heart spring there thinke you? For that which is most lovely in Christ is to come. What then shall be his presence in Heaven, how would it make the heart spring there think you? For that which is most lovely in christ is to come. q-crq av vmb vbi po31 n1 p-acp n1, q-crq vmd pn31 vvi dt n1 vvb pc-acp vvi pn22? p-acp d r-crq vbz av-ds j p-acp np1 vbz pc-acp vvi. (54) part (DIV2) 896 Page 405
4559 Therefore the Saints that have any degree of grace in the new Testament, they are set out by this description, they were such as loved the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ: Therefore the Saints that have any degree of grace in the new Testament, they Are Set out by this description, they were such as loved the appearing of our Lord jesus christ: av dt n2 cst vhb d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt j n1, pns32 vbr vvn av p-acp d n1, pns32 vbdr d c-acp vvd dt vvg pp-f po12 n1 np1 np1: (54) part (DIV2) 896 Page 405
4560 how can it be otherwise, if they love Christ, they love the appearing of Christ, wherein we shall be made lovely, as he is lovely. how can it be otherwise, if they love christ, they love the appearing of christ, wherein we shall be made lovely, as he is lovely. c-crq vmb pn31 vbi av, cs pns32 vvb np1, pns32 vvb dt vvg pp-f np1, c-crq pns12 vmb vbi vvn j, c-acp pns31 vbz j. (54) part (DIV2) 896 Page 405
4561 Here we are not altogether lovely, for we have many dregs of sinne, many infirmities, and staines, shall we not then desire that time wherein as he is altogether lovely, Here we Are not altogether lovely, for we have many dregs of sin, many infirmities, and stains, shall we not then desire that time wherein as he is altogether lovely, av pns12 vbr xx av j, c-acp pns12 vhb d n2 pp-f n1, d n2, cc n2, vmb pns12 xx av vvi d n1 c-crq c-acp pns31 vbz av j, (54) part (DIV2) 897 Page 405
4562 so shall we be made a fit spouse for so glorious a husband. so shall we be made a fit spouse for so glorious a husband. av vmb pns12 vbi vvn dt j n1 p-acp av j dt n1. (54) part (DIV2) 897 Page 405
4563 To conclude this point, let us try our affections by the Churches affections in this place, To conclude this point, let us try our affections by the Churches affections in this place, pc-acp vvi d n1, vvb pno12 vvi po12 n2 p-acp dt ng1 n2 p-acp d n1, (54) part (DIV2) 898 Page 406
4564 whether Christ be so lovely to us or not, Isa. 5. 3. it is said there is no beauty in him, whither christ be so lovely to us or not, Isaiah 5. 3. it is said there is no beauty in him, cs np1 vbb av j p-acp pno12 cc xx, np1 crd crd pn31 vbz vvn pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp pno31, (54) part (DIV2) 898 Page 406
4565 when we shall see him, and he was dispised of men, he was so in regard of his crosse, when we shall see him, and he was despised of men, he was so in regard of his cross, c-crq pns12 vmb vvi pno31, cc pns31 vbds vvn pp-f n2, pns31 vbds av p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n1, (54) part (DIV2) 898 Page 406
4566 and sufferings to the eye of the world, and of carnall men. and sufferings to the eye of the world, and of carnal men. cc n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc pp-f j n2. (54) part (DIV2) 898 Page 406
4567 H•rod scorned him, when Pilate sent him to him, made no body of him (as the word in the Originall is) they looked upon the outside of Christ in the flesh when he was abased. H•rod scorned him, when Pilate sent him to him, made no body of him (as the word in the Original is) they looked upon the outside of christ in the Flesh when he was abased. vvd vvd pno31, c-crq np1 vvd pno31 p-acp pno31, vvd dx n1 pp-f pno31 (c-acp dt n1 p-acp dt j-jn vbz) pns32 vvd p-acp dt n1-an pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 c-crq pns31 vbds vvd. (54) part (DIV2) 898 Page 406
4568 There was no forme nor beauty in him (saith the Holy Ghost) that is to the sight of carnall men, There was no Form nor beauty in him (Says the Holy Ghost) that is to the sighed of carnal men, a-acp vbds dx n1 ccx n1 p-acp pno31 (vvz dt j n1) cst vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2, (54) part (DIV2) 898 Page 406
4569 but those that had the sight of their sinnes with spirituall eyes ▪ they could otherwise judge of Christ. but those that had the sighed of their Sins with spiritual eyes ▪ they could otherwise judge of christ. cc-acp d cst vhd dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 p-acp j n2 ▪ pns32 vmd av vvi pp-f np1. (54) part (DIV2) 898 Page 406
4570 The poore Centurion, saw an excellency in him, when he said, He was not worthy that he should come under his roofe. The poor Centurion, saw an excellency in him, when he said, He was not worthy that he should come under his roof. dt j n1, vvd dt n1 p-acp pno31, c-crq pns31 vvd, pns31 vbds xx j cst pns31 vmd vvi p-acp po31 n1. (54) part (DIV2) 898 Page 406
4571 The poore theefe saw the excellency of Christ upon the crosse in those torments: Lord remember me when thou commest into thy kingdome. The poor thief saw the excellency of christ upon the cross in those torments: Lord Remember me when thou Comest into thy Kingdom. dt j n1 vvd dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp d n2: n1 vvb pno11 c-crq pns21 vv2 p-acp po21 n1. (54) part (DIV2) 898 Page 406
4572 So those soules that were inlightned, that had the sight of their misery and the sight of Gods love in Christ, had a high esteeme of Christ in his greatest abasement. So those Souls that were enlightened, that had the sighed of their misery and the sighed of God's love in christ, had a high esteem of christ in his greatest abasement. av d n2 cst vbdr vvn, cst vhd dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 cc dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp np1, vhd dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 js n1. (54) part (DIV2) 899 Page 406
4573 Therefore if we have a meane esteeme of the children of God as contemptible persons, Therefore if we have a mean esteem of the children of God as contemptible Persons, av cs pns12 vhb dt j n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1 c-acp j n2, (54) part (DIV2) 899 Page 406
4574 and of the Ordinances of God as meane things, and of the government of Christ (such as he hath left in his word) as base, it is an argument of a sinfull unworthy disposition in such a soule, Christ hath never beene effectually by his Spirit, and of the Ordinances of God as mean things, and of the government of christ (such as he hath left in his word) as base, it is an argument of a sinful unworthy disposition in such a soul, christ hath never been effectually by his Spirit, cc pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1 c-acp j n2, cc pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 (av c-acp pns31 vhz vvn p-acp po31 n1) p-acp j, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j j n1 p-acp d dt n1, np1 vhz av-x vbn av-j p-acp po31 n1, (54) part (DIV2) 899 Page 407
4575 for every thing in him is lovely even the bitterest thing of all. for every thing in him is lovely even the Bitterest thing of all. p-acp d n1 p-acp pno31 vbz j av dt js n1 pp-f d. (54) part (DIV2) 899 Page 407
4576 There is a majestie and excellency in all things of Christ, the censures of the Church are excellent, There is a majesty and excellency in all things of christ, the censures of the Church Are excellent, pc-acp vbz dt n1 cc n1 p-acp d n2 pp-f np1, dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr j, (54) part (DIV2) 899 Page 407
4577 when they proceed and issue forth with judgement, as they should doe, to deliver such a man over to Satan, that he may be saved in the day of the Lord. when they proceed and issue forth with judgement, as they should do, to deliver such a man over to Satan, that he may be saved in the day of the Lord. c-crq pns32 vvb cc vvi av p-acp n1, c-acp pns32 vmd vdi, pc-acp vvi d dt n1 a-acp p-acp np1, cst pns31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (54) part (DIV2) 899 Page 407
4578 Now if the Ordinances of Christ, the Word and Sacraments, and the shutting sinners out of the Church, Now if the Ordinances of christ, the Word and Sacraments, and the shutting Sinners out of the Church, av cs dt n2 pp-f np1, dt n1 cc n2, cc dt vvg n2 av pp-f dt n1, (54) part (DIV2) 900 Page 407
4579 if these things be vilified as powerlesse things, it shewes a degenerate wicked heart not acquainted with the waies of God. if these things be vilified as powerless things, it shows a degenerate wicked heart not acquainted with the ways of God. cs d n2 vbb vvn p-acp j n2, pn31 vvz dt j j n1 xx vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1. (54) part (DIV2) 900 Page 407
4580 If we have a meane esteeme of men that suffer for Christ and stand out for him, If we have a mean esteem of men that suffer for christ and stand out for him, cs pns12 vhb dt j n1 pp-f n2 cst vvb p-acp np1 cc vvb av p-acp pno31, (54) part (DIV2) 900 Page 407
4581 if we account them so and so, shall we thinke our selves Christians in the meane time, if we account them so and so, shall we think our selves Christians in the mean time, cs pns12 vvb pno32 av cc av, vmb pns12 vvi po12 n2 np1 p-acp dt j n1, (54) part (DIV2) 900 Page 407
4582 when Christ is altogether lovely, shall they be unlovely that carry the image of Christ, can we love him that begets and hate them that are begotten of him, can we love Christ and hate Christians, it cannot be. when christ is altogether lovely, shall they be unlovely that carry the image of christ, can we love him that begets and hate them that Are begotten of him, can we love christ and hate Christians, it cannot be. c-crq np1 vbz av j, vmb pns32 vbb j cst vvb dt n1 pp-f np1, vmb pns12 vvi pno31 cst vvz cc vvb pno32 cst vbr vvn pp-f pno31, vmb pns12 vvi np1 cc n1 np1, pn31 vmbx vbi. (54) part (DIV2) 900 Page 407
4583 Now that wee may get this affection and esteeme of Christ, that is so lovely. Let us labour to make our sinnes bitter and loathsome, that Christ may be sweet. Now that we may get this affection and esteem of christ, that is so lovely. Let us labour to make our Sins bitter and loathsome, that christ may be sweet. av cst pns12 vmb vvi d n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, cst vbz av j. vvb pno12 vvi pc-acp vvi po12 n2 j cc j, cst np1 vmb vbi j. (54) part (DIV2) 901 Page 407
4584 VVhat is the reason we set no higher a price of Christ. What is the reason we Set no higher a price of christ. q-crq vbz dt n1 pns12 vvb av-dx av-jc dt n1 pp-f np1. (54) part (DIV2) 902 Page 407
4585 Because we judge not of ourselves, as we are indeed, and want spirituall eye salve to see into our selves rightly. Because we judge not of ourselves, as we Are indeed, and want spiritual eye salve to see into our selves rightly. c-acp pns12 vvb xx pp-f px12, c-acp pns12 vbr av, cc vvb j n1 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n2 av-jn. (54) part (DIV2) 903 Page 407
4586 And let us attend upon the me•nes of salvation to heare the unsearchable riches of Christ: And let us attend upon the me•nes of salvation to hear the unsearchable riches of christ: cc vvb pno12 vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp vvb dt j n2 pp-f np1: (54) part (DIV2) 904 Page 408
4587 what makes any man lovely to us: but when we heare of their riches, beauty and good intent to us. what makes any man lovely to us: but when we hear of their riches, beauty and good intent to us. r-crq vvz d n1 j p-acp pno12: cc-acp c-crq pns12 vvb pp-f po32 n2, n1 cc j n1 p-acp pno12. (54) part (DIV2) 904 Page 408
4588 In the Word we are made acquainted with the good intent of Christ towards us, the riches of mercy in forgiving our sinnes, In the Word we Are made acquainted with the good intent of christ towards us, the riches of mercy in forgiving our Sins, p-acp dt n1 pns12 vbr vvn vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno12, dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp j-vvg po12 n2, (54) part (DIV2) 904 Page 408
4589 and riches of glory prepared for us, the more we heare of him, of his riches and love to us, the more it will inflame our love to Christ. and riches of glory prepared for us, the more we hear of him, of his riches and love to us, the more it will inflame our love to christ. cc n2 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp pno12, dt av-dc pns12 vvb pp-f pno31, pp-f po31 n2 cc n1 p-acp pno12, dt av-dc pn31 vmb vvi po12 n1 p-acp np1. (54) part (DIV2) 904 Page 408
4590 Those that live where the Ordinances of Christ are held forth with life and power, they have more heavenly and inlarged affections then others have, Those that live where the Ordinances of christ Are held forth with life and power, they have more heavenly and enlarged affections then Others have, d cst vvb q-crq dt n2 pp-f np1 vbr vvn av p-acp n1 cc n1, pns32 vhb dc j cc vvn n2 cs n2-jn vhb, (54) part (DIV2) 904 Page 408
4591 as the experience of Christians will testifie. as the experience of Christians will testify. c-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb vvi. (54) part (DIV2) 904 Page 408
4592 Againe, if we would esteeme highly of Christ that he may bee lovely to us, let us joyne with company that highly esteeme of Christ, Again, if we would esteem highly of christ that he may be lovely to us, let us join with company that highly esteem of christ, av, cs pns12 vmd vvi av-j pp-f np1 cst pns31 vmb vbi j p-acp pno12, vvb pno12 vvi p-acp n1 cst av-j vvb pp-f np1, (54) part (DIV2) 905 Page 408
4593 and such as are better then our selves. and such as Are better then our selves. cc d c-acp vbr jc cs po12 n2. (54) part (DIV2) 905 Page 408
4594 What deads the affections so much as carnall, worldly company, who have nothing in them but civility, by converse with them who have discourse of nothing but the world, What deads the affections so much as carnal, worldly company, who have nothing in them but civility, by converse with them who have discourse of nothing but the world, q-crq n2-j av n2 av av-d c-acp j, j n1, r-crq vhb pix p-acp pno32 p-acp n1, p-acp n1 p-acp pno32 r-crq vhb n1 pp-f pix cc-acp dt n1, (54) part (DIV2) 905 Page 408
4595 if a man have heavenly affections, he shall quickly dull them, and be in danger to loose them, they may be conversed with in civill things, if a man have heavenly affections, he shall quickly dull them, and be in danger to lose them, they may be conversed with in civil things, cs dt n1 vhi j n2, pns31 vmb av-j vvi pno32, cc vbb p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi pno32, pns32 vmb vbi vvn p-acp p-acp j n2, (54) part (DIV2) 905 Page 408
4596 but when we would set to be heavenly, and holy minded, let us converse with those that are of an heavenly bent, but when we would Set to be heavenly, and holy minded, let us converse with those that Are of an heavenly bent, cc-acp c-crq pns12 vmd vvi pc-acp vbi j, cc j j-vvn, vvb pno12 vvi p-acp d cst vbr pp-f dt j n1, (54) part (DIV2) 905 Page 408
4597 as we see here, The daughters of Hierusalem are wonne to love Christ? by what? By conversing with the Church, upon the discourse that the Church makes of his excellencies in particular, they beginne to aske where is Christ, as we see Here, The daughters of Jerusalem Are won to love christ? by what? By conversing with the Church, upon the discourse that the Church makes of his excellencies in particular, they begin to ask where is christ, c-acp pns12 vvb av, dt n2 pp-f np1 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi np1? p-acp q-crq? p-acp vvg p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1 cst dt n1 vvz pp-f po31 n2 p-acp j, pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi q-crq vbz np1, (54) part (DIV2) 905 Page 409
4598 as in the next Chapter, and so are all brought to the love of Christ. The end of the seventeenth Sermon. as in the next Chapter, and so Are all brought to the love of christ. The end of the seventeenth Sermon. c-acp p-acp dt ord n1, cc av vbr d vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. dt n1 pp-f dt ord n1. (54) part (DIV2) 905 Page 409
4599 THE EIGHTEENTH SERMON. CANT. V. XVI. His mouth is most sweet, yea he is altogether lovely, this is my Beloved, and this is my friend, O daughters of Hierusalem. CANT. VI. I, II. Whither is thy Beloved gone, O thou fairest among woemen, whither is thy Beloved turned aside that wee may seeke him with thee. THE EIGHTEENTH SERMON. CANT. V. XVI. His Mouth is most sweet, yea he is altogether lovely, this is my beloved, and this is my friend, Oh daughters of Jerusalem. CANT. VI. I, II Whither is thy beloved gone, Oh thou Fairest among women, whither is thy beloved turned aside that we may seek him with thee. dt ord n1. n1. np1 np1. po31 n1 vbz av-ds j, uh pns31 vbz av j, d vbz po11 j-vvn, cc d vbz po11 n1, uh n2 pp-f np1. n1. crd. pns11, crd q-crq vbz po21 j-vvn n1, uh pns21 js p-acp n2, q-crq vbz po21 np1 vvd av cst pns12 vmb vvi pno31 p-acp pno21. (55) sermon (DIV1) 905 Page 411
4600 My Beloved is gone downe, &c. My beloved is gone down, etc. po11 j-vvn vbz vvn a-acp, av (55) sermon (DIV1) 907 Page 411
4601 BY this time the Church hath well quit her selfe in that safe subject, commending her beloved, BY this time the Church hath well quit her self in that safe Subject, commending her Beloved, p-acp d n1 dt n1 vhz av vvn po31 n1 p-acp d j n-jn, vvg po31 j-vvn, (55) sermon (DIV1) 908 Page 411
4602 first in generall, and then in particular; First in general, and then in particular; ord p-acp n1, cc av p-acp j; (55) sermon (DIV1) 908 Page 411
4603 she affirmes (in effect) there was none like him in generall, which she after makes good in all the particulars of her description, she affirms (in Effect) there was none like him in general, which she After makes good in all the particulars of her description, pns31 vvz (p-acp n1) pc-acp vbds pi av-j pno31 p-acp n1, r-crq pns31 p-acp vvz j p-acp d dt n2-j pp-f po31 n1, (55) sermon (DIV1) 908 Page 412
4604 now she summes up all with a kinde of superaboundant expression. now she sums up all with a kind of superabundant expression. av pns31 n2 a-acp d p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1. (55) sermon (DIV1) 908 Page 412
4605 What shall I say more of him? if that which is said be not enough, What shall I say more of him? if that which is said be not enough, q-crq vmb pns11 vvi dc pp-f pno31? cs d r-crq vbz vvn vbb xx av-d, (55) sermon (DIV1) 908 Page 412
4606 then know farther, he is altogether lovely, there were no end to goe through all his perfections, then know farther, he is altogether lovely, there were no end to go through all his perfections, av vvb av-jc, pns31 vbz av j, pc-acp vbdr dx n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp d po31 n2, (55) sermon (DIV1) 908 Page 412
4607 but looke on him wholly, he is altogether lovely, and therefore deserves my love, so that there is no cause why you should wonder at the strength of my affections and care to finde out this my Beloved and this my friend, O ye daughters of Hierusalem. but look on him wholly, he is altogether lovely, and Therefore deserves my love, so that there is no cause why you should wonder At the strength of my affections and care to find out this my beloved and this my friend, Oh you daughters of Jerusalem. cc-acp vvb p-acp pno31 av-jn, pns31 vbz av j, cc av vvz po11 n1, av cst pc-acp vbz dx n1 c-crq pn22 vmd vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po11 n2 cc n1 pc-acp vvi av d po11 j-vvn cc d po11 n1, uh pn22 n2 pp-f np1. (55) sermon (DIV1) 908 Page 412
4608 Thus we see how the pitch of an inlightned soule is bent, it aspires to things suteable to its selfe, to Godwards ▪ to union and communion with Christ, to supernaturall objects, nothing here below is worthy the name of its beloved. Thus we see how the pitch of an enlightened soul is bent, it aspires to things suitable to its self, to Godwards ▪ to Union and communion with christ, to supernatural objects, nothing Here below is worthy the name of its Beloved. av pns12 vvb c-crq dt n1 pp-f dt vvn n1 vbz vvn, pn31 vvz p-acp n2 j p-acp po31 n1, p-acp np1 ▪ p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp np1, p-acp j n2, pix av a-acp vbz j-jn dt n1 pp-f po31 j-vvn. (55) sermon (DIV1) 908 Page 412
4609 It fastens not on earthly base things, but this is my beloved, and this is my friend, this so excellent a person, this Iedidiah, this beloved sonne, this judge of all, Lord of all, this chiefe of ten thousand, here the Church pitches her affections which she conceales not as ashamed thereof, It fastens not on earthly base things, but this is my Beloved, and this is my friend, this so excellent a person, this Jedidiah, this Beloved son, this judge of all, Lord of all, this chief of ten thousand, Here the Church pitches her affections which she conceals not as ashamed thereof, pn31 vvz xx p-acp j j n2, cc-acp d vbz po11 j-vvn, cc d vbz po11 n1, d av j dt n1, d np1, d j-vvn n1, d n1 pp-f d, n1 pp-f d, d n-jn pp-f crd crd, av dt n1 vvz po31 n2 r-crq pns31 vvz xx p-acp j av, (55) sermon (DIV1) 908 Page 412
4610 but in a kinde of triumphing, boasting of her choice, she concludes all with a kinde of resolute assurance, that the object of this her choice is farre beyond all comparison. but in a kind of triumphing, boasting of her choice, she concludes all with a kind of resolute assurance, that the Object of this her choice is Far beyond all comparison. cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg, vvg pp-f po31 n1, pns31 vvz d p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, cst dt n1 pp-f d po31 n1 vbz av-j p-acp d n1. (55) sermon (DIV1) 908 Page 412
4611 This is my Beloved and this is my friend, O daughters of Hierusalem. Which is the closing up of her commendations of Christ: This is my beloved and this is my friend, Oh daughters of Jerusalem. Which is the closing up of her commendations of christ: d vbz po11 j-vvn cc d vbz po11 n1, uh n2 pp-f np1. r-crq vbz dt n-vvg a-acp pp-f po31 n2 pp-f np1: (55) sermon (DIV1) 909 Page 412
4612 This is my Beloved and this my friend, &c. Which shall onely be touched because we had occasion to speake thereof before. This is my beloved and this my friend, etc. Which shall only be touched Because we had occasion to speak thereof before. d vbz po11 j-vvn cc d po11 n1, av r-crq vmb av-j vbi vvn c-acp pns12 vhd n1 pc-acp vvi av a-acp. (55) sermon (DIV1) 910 Page 413
4613 She cals Christ her beloved, howsoever he had withdrawne himselfe in regard of the comfort and communion she had with him before, yet he is her beloved still. She calls christ her Beloved, howsoever he had withdrawn himself in regard of the Comfort and communion she had with him before, yet he is her Beloved still. pns31 vvz np1 po31 j-vvn, c-acp pns31 vhd vvn px31 p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pns31 vhd p-acp pno31 a-acp, av pns31 vbz po31 vvn av. (55) sermon (DIV1) 910 Page 413
4614 That which is specially to be stood upon is, that the Church here doth set out not onely in parcels, That which is specially to be stood upon is, that the Church Here does Set out not only in parcels, cst r-crq vbz av-j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp vbz, cst dt n1 av vdz vvi av xx av-j p-acp n2, (55) sermon (DIV1) 911 Page 413
4615 but in generall her beloved Christ: this is my beloved, she doth as it were boast in her beloved, whence observe: but in general her Beloved christ: this is my Beloved, she does as it were boast in her Beloved, whence observe: cc-acp p-acp n1 po31 j-vvn np1: d vbz po11 j-vvn, pns31 vdz p-acp pn31 vbdr n1 p-acp po31 j-vvn, q-crq vvb: (55) sermon (DIV1) 911 Page 413
4616 A Christian soule seemes to glory as it were in Christ. A Christian soul seems to glory as it were in christ. dt njp n1 vvz p-acp n1 c-acp pn31 vbdr p-acp np1. (55) sermon (DIV1) 912 Page 413
4617 This is my beloved and this is my friend O yee daughters of Hierusalem: but to unfold more fully this point, there be three or foure ends why the Church thus stands upon the expressing of the excellencies of Christ in particular and in generall. This is my Beloved and this is my friend Oh ye daughters of Jerusalem: but to unfold more Fully this point, there be three or foure ends why the Church thus Stands upon the expressing of the excellencies of christ in particular and in general. d vbz po11 j-vvn cc d vbz po11 n1 uh pn22 n2 pp-f np1: p-acp pc-acp vvi av-dc av-j d n1, pc-acp vbi crd cc crd n2 c-crq dt n1 av vvz p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp j cc p-acp n1. (55) sermon (DIV1) 913 Page 413
4618 The one, To shew that it is most just that she should love and respect him in whom there is all this to deserve love, both in himselfe, in regard of his owne excellencies so and in relation to us, in regard of his merits and deserts. The one, To show that it is most just that she should love and respect him in whom there is all this to deserve love, both in himself, in regard of his own excellencies so and in Relation to us, in regard of his merits and deserts. dt crd, pc-acp vvi cst pn31 vbz av-ds j cst pns31 vmd vvi cc vvi pno31 p-acp ro-crq a-acp vbz d d pc-acp vvi n1, av-d p-acp px31, p-acp n1 pp-f po31 d n2 av cc p-acp n1 p-acp pno12, p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n2 cc n2. (55) sermon (DIV1) 914 Page 413
4619 Secondly, To justifie her large affections before the world and all opposites. Secondly, To justify her large affections before the world and all opposites. ord, pc-acp vvi po31 j n2 p-acp dt n1 cc d n2-jn. (55) sermon (DIV1) 915 Page 413
4620 For the world thinks, what meane these who are called Christians to haunt the exercises of religion, to spend so much time in good things, they wonder at it for want of better information; For the world thinks, what mean these who Are called Christians to haunt the exercises of Religion, to spend so much time in good things, they wonder At it for want of better information; p-acp dt n1 vvz, r-crq vvb d r-crq vbr vvn np1 pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi av d n1 p-acp j n2, pns32 vvb p-acp pn31 p-acp n1 pp-f jc n1; (55) sermon (DIV1) 915 Page 413
4621 now the Church here to justifie her large expressions, sayes, this is my beloved, this is my friend, O ye daughters of Hierusalem. now the Church Here to justify her large expressions, Says, this is my Beloved, this is my friend, Oh you daughters of Jerusalem. av dt n1 av pc-acp vvi po31 j n2, vvz, d vbz po11 j-vvn, d vbz po11 n1, uh pn22 n2 pp-f np1. (55) sermon (DIV1) 915 Page 413
4622 And not onely to justifie, but likewise to glory therein, as you have it, Psal. 44. •. the Church there boasts of God, I will make my boast of thee all the day long. And not only to justify, but likewise to glory therein, as you have it, Psalm 44. •. the Church there boasts of God, I will make my boast of thee all the day long. cc xx av-j pc-acp vvi, cc-acp av p-acp n1 av, c-acp pn22 vhb pn31, np1 crd •. dt n1 a-acp vvz pp-f np1, pns11 vmb vvi po11 n1 pp-f pno21 d dt n1 av-j. (55) sermon (DIV1) 916 Page 414
4623 So that Christians may not onely justifie their course of life against enemies, but in some sort boast of Christ, So that Christians may not only justify their course of life against enemies, but in Some sort boast of christ, av cst np1 vmb xx av-j vvi po32 n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n2, cc-acp p-acp d n1 n1 pp-f np1, (55) sermon (DIV1) 916 Page 414
4624 as Paul oft doth, and he shewes the reason of it, that God hathy made Christ to us all in all, wisdome, righteousnesse, sanctification, as Paul oft does, and he shows the reason of it, that God hathy made christ to us all in all, Wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, c-acp np1 av vdz, cc pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f pn31, cst np1 n1 vvn np1 p-acp pno12 d p-acp d, n1, n1, n1, (55) sermon (DIV1) 916 Page 414
4625 and redemption, that whosoever glorieth might glory in the Lord: and redemption, that whosoever Glorieth might glory in the Lord: cc n1, cst r-crq vvz vmd vvi p-acp dt n1: (55) sermon (DIV1) 916 Page 414
4626 for is it not a matter of glorying in the Church when she hath such a head and such a husband. for is it not a matter of glorying in the Church when she hath such a head and such a husband. c-acp vbz pn31 xx dt n1 pp-f vvg p-acp dt n1 c-crq pns31 vhz d dt n1 cc d dt n1. (55) sermon (DIV1) 916 Page 414
4627 This is my beloved, the wife shines in the beames of her husband, therefore this yeelds matter not onely of justification but of glory. This is my Beloved, the wife shines in the beams of her husband, Therefore this yields matter not only of justification but of glory. d vbz po11 j-vvn, dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, av d vvz n1 xx av-j pp-f n1 cc-acp pp-f n1. (55) sermon (DIV1) 916 Page 414
4628 And next in the fourth place, the Church is thus large and shuts up all with a repetition, this is my beloved, To inlarge her owne affections and to feed her owne love. And next in the fourth place, the Church is thus large and shuts up all with a repetition, this is my Beloved, To enlarge her own affections and to feed her own love. cc ord p-acp dt ord n1, dt n1 vbz av j cc vvz a-acp d p-acp dt n1, d vbz po11 j-vvn, pc-acp vvi pno31 d n2 cc pc-acp vvi pno31 d n1. (55) sermon (DIV1) 917 Page 414
4629 For love feedes upon this fuell (as it were) upon expressions and meditations of the person or thing loved. For love feeds upon this fuel (as it were) upon expressions and meditations of the person or thing loved. p-acp n1 vvz p-acp d n1 (c-acp pn31 vbdr) p-acp n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 vvd. (55) sermon (DIV1) 917 Page 414
4630 Love is as it were wages of it selfe, the paines it takes is gaine to it selfe, to the Church here it is an argument pleasing, she dilates upon a copious Theame. Love is as it were wages of it self, the pains it Takes is gain to it self, to the Church Here it is an argument pleasing, she dilates upon a copious Theme. vvb vbz c-acp pn31 vbdr n2 pp-f pn31 n1, dt n2 pn31 vvz vbz n1 p-acp pn31 n1, p-acp dt n1 av pn31 vbz dt n1 vvg, pns31 vvz p-acp dt j n1. (55) sermon (DIV1) 917 Page 414
4631 I may truly say there is no greater comfort to a Christian, nor a readier way to inlarge the affections after Christ, I may truly say there is no greater Comfort to a Christian, nor a Readier Way to enlarge the affections After christ, pns11 vmb av-j vvi a-acp vbz dx jc n1 p-acp dt njp, ccx dt jc n1 pc-acp vvi dt n2 p-acp np1, (55) sermon (DIV1) 917 Page 414
4632 then to speake oft of the excelleccies of Christ, to have his tongue as the pen of a ready writer furnished this way, this is my beloved, &c. In the fift place another end of this may be to aggravate her owne shame, as indeed Gods children are much in this argument, that upon their second thoughts of Christs worthinesse and therewithall reflecting upon their owne unworthinesse and unkindnesse they may relish Christ the better. then to speak oft of the excelleccies of christ, to have his tongue as the pen of a ready writer furnished this Way, this is my Beloved, etc. In the fift place Another end of this may be to aggravate her own shame, as indeed God's children Are much in this argument, that upon their second thoughts of Christ worthiness and therewithal reflecting upon their own unworthiness and unkindness they may relish christ the better. cs pc-acp vvi av pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, pc-acp vhi po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 vvn d n1, d vbz po11 j-vvn, av p-acp dt ord n1 j-jn n1 pp-f d vmb vbi pc-acp vvi pno31 d n1, c-acp av npg1 n2 vbr av-d p-acp d n1, cst p-acp po32 ord n2 pp-f npg1 n1 cc av vvg p-acp po32 d n1 cc n1 pns32 vmb vvi np1 dt jc. (55) sermon (DIV1) 917 Page 414
4633 Therefore the Church here that it might appeare to her selfe for her humiliation how unkind she had beene to shut the doore against Christ when he knocked, whereupon he deservedly did withdraw himselfe and made her seeke him so long sorrowing, I tell you sayes she what a kinde of beloved he is, thus and thus excellent. Therefore the Church Here that it might appear to her self for her humiliation how unkind she had been to shut the door against christ when he knocked, whereupon he deservedly did withdraw himself and made her seek him so long sorrowing, I tell you sayes she what a kind of Beloved he is, thus and thus excellent. av dt n1 av cst pn31 vmd vvi p-acp po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1 c-crq j pns31 vhd vbn pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp np1 c-crq pns31 vvd, c-crq pns31 av-vvn vdd vvi px31 cc vvd pno31 vvi pno31 av av-j vvg, pns11 vvb pn22 zz pns31 r-crq dt n1 pp-f vvn pns31 vbz, av cc av j. (55) sermon (DIV1) 918 Page 415
4634 How did the consideration of Gods kindnesse and love melt Davids heart after that horrible sinne in the matter of vriah, and the sweet lookes of Christ upon Peter, that had beene so unkind, melted him. How did the consideration of God's kindness and love melt Davids heart After that horrible sin in the matter of uriah, and the sweet looks of christ upon Peter, that had been so unkind, melted him. q-crq vdd dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 cc n1 vvi npg1 n1 p-acp d j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f uh, cc dt j n2 pp-f np1 p-acp np1, cst vhd vbn av j, vvd pno31. (55) sermon (DIV1) 918 Page 415
4635 So here the Church when she considered how unkindc she had beene to Christ her beloved, So Here the Church when she considered how unkindc she had been to christ her Beloved, av av dt n1 c-crq pns31 vvd c-crq vvn pns31 vhd vbn p-acp np1 po31 j-vvn, (55) sermon (DIV1) 918 Page 415
4636 so incomparably excellent above other beloveds, to let him stand at the doore, till his locks were wet with the Dew of the night. so incomparably excellent above other beloveds, to let him stand At the door, till his locks were wet with the Due of the night. av av-j j p-acp n-jn ng1-vvn, pc-acp vvi pno31 vvi p-acp dt n1, c-acp po31 n2 vbdr j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (55) sermon (DIV1) 918 Page 415
4637 The consideration hereof made her ashamed of her selfe, what so excellent, so deserving a person as my beloved is to me, to be used of me so? what indignity is this? Thus to raise up the aggravation of her unkindnesse, no question but the Church takes this course: The consideration hereof made her ashamed of her self, what so excellent, so deserving a person as my Beloved is to me, to be used of me so? what indignity is this? Thus to raise up the aggravation of her unkindness, no question but the Church Takes this course: dt n1 av vvd po31 j pp-f po31 n1, r-crq av j, av vvg dt n1 p-acp po11 j-vvn vbz p-acp pno11, pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f pno11 av? q-crq n1 vbz d? av pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, dx n1 p-acp dt n1 vvz d n1: (55) sermon (DIV1) 918 Page 415
4638 for Gods children are not as untoward worldlings and hypocrits afraid to search and to understand themselves, the child of God loves to be well read in his owne heart and unworthy waies, therefore he layes all the blame he can upon himselfe every way, he knowes he looseth nothing by this, for God's children Are not as untoward worldlings and Hypocrites afraid to search and to understand themselves, the child of God loves to be well read in his own heart and unworthy ways, Therefore he lays all the blame he can upon himself every Way, he knows he loses nothing by this, p-acp ng1 n2 vbr xx p-acp j n2 cc n2 j pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi px32, dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz pc-acp vbi av vvn p-acp po31 d n1 cc j n2, av pns31 vvz d dt n1 pns31 vmb p-acp px31 d n1, pns31 vvz pns31 vvz pix p-acp d, (55) sermon (DIV1) 918 Page 416
4639 for there is more mercy in Christ then there is sinne in him, and the more sinne abounds in his owne feeling, the more grace shall abound, he knowes the mysterie of Gods carriage in this kinde. for there is more mercy in christ then there is sin in him, and the more sin abounds in his own feeling, the more grace shall abound, he knows the mystery of God's carriage in this kind. c-acp pc-acp vbz dc n1 p-acp np1 av pc-acp vbz n1 p-acp pno31, cc dt av-dc n1 vvz p-acp po31 d n-vvg, dt av-dc n1 vmb vvi, pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp d n1. (55) sermon (DIV1) 918 Page 416
4640 Therefore for this end (amongst the rest) she sayes, this is my beloved, and this is my friend, whom I have so unkindly used. Therefore for this end (among the rest) she Says, this is my Beloved, and this is my friend, whom I have so unkindly used. av p-acp d n1 (p-acp dt n1) pns31 vvz, d vbz po11 j-vvn, cc d vbz po11 n1, ro-crq pns11 vhb av av-j vvn. (55) sermon (DIV1) 918 Page 416
4641 And the last reason why the Church is thus large was, To draw and wind up the affections of those well meaning Christians that were commers on, who were inequisitive of the way to Syon. And the last reason why the Church is thus large was, To draw and wind up the affections of those well meaning Christians that were comers on, who were inequisitive of the Way to Syon. cc dt ord n1 c-crq dt n1 vbz av j vbds, pc-acp vvi cc vvi a-acp dt n2 pp-f d av vvg np1 cst vbdr n2 a-acp, r-crq vbdr j pp-f dt n1 p-acp np1. (55) sermon (DIV1) 919 Page 416
4642 O ye daughters of Hierusalem, that you may know that there is some cause to seeke after Christ more then you have done before, I tell you what an excellent person my beloved is, to whet their affections more and more, Oh you daughters of Jerusalem, that you may know that there is Some cause to seek After christ more then you have done before, I tell you what an excellent person my Beloved is, to whet their affections more and more, uh pn22 n2 pp-f np1, cst pn22 vmb vvi cst pc-acp vbz d n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 av-dc cs pn22 vhb vdn a-acp, pns11 vvb pn22 r-crq dt j n1 po11 j-vvn vbz, pc-acp vvi po32 ng1 n1 cc av-dc, (55) sermon (DIV1) 919 Page 416
4643 and we see the successe of this excellent discourse in the beginning of the next Chapter, and we see the success of this excellent discourse in the beginning of the next Chapter, cc pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f d j n1 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt ord n1, (55) sermon (DIV1) 919 Page 416
4644 whether is thy beloved gone, &c. whither is thy Beloved gone, etc. cs vbz po21 j-vvn n1, av (55) sermon (DIV1) 919 Page 416
4645 These and the like reasons there are of the large expressions of the Church of the excelencies of Christ, this is my beloved, These and the like Reasons there Are of the large expressions of the Church of the excellencies of christ, this is my Beloved, d cc dt j n2 pc-acp vbr pp-f dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, d vbz po11 j-vvn, (55) sermon (DIV1) 920 Page 416
4646 and this is my friend, Oh ye daughters of Hierusalem. But we will single out of these reasons for use that which I thinke fittest for us to make Use of. and this is my friend, O you daughters of Jerusalem. But we will single out of these Reasons for use that which I think Fittest for us to make Use of. cc d vbz po11 n1, uh pn22 n2 pp-f np1. cc-acp pns12 vmb j av pp-f d n2 p-acp n1 cst r-crq pns11 vvb js p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f. (55) sermon (DIV1) 920 Page 416
4647 Let us then oft thinke of the excellencies of Christ for this end, to justifie our endeavours and paines we take in the exercises of religion and to justifie Gods people from the false imputations of the world, that they lay upon them, Let us then oft think of the excellencies of christ for this end, to justify our endeavours and pains we take in the exercises of Religion and to justify God's people from the false imputations of the world, that they lay upon them, vvb pno12 av av vvi pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp d n1, pc-acp vvi po12 n2 cc n2 pns12 vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 cc pc-acp vvi npg1 n1 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt n1, cst pns32 vvd p-acp pno32, (55) sermon (DIV1) 921 Page 417
4648 as if they were negligent in other matters, and were too much busied in spirituall things. as if they were negligent in other matters, and were too much busied in spiritual things. c-acp cs pns32 vbdr j p-acp j-jn n2, cc vbdr av av-d vvn p-acp j n2. (55) sermon (DIV1) 921 Page 417
4649 You see how large the Church is in setting out the excellencies of her beloved, You see how large the Church is in setting out the excellencies of her Beloved, pn22 vvb c-crq j dt n1 vbz p-acp vvg av dt n2 pp-f po31 j-vvn, (55) sermon (DIV1) 921 Page 417
4650 & then she shuts up all (being able to say no more) justifying our cause, This is my beloved, and this is my friend. & then she shuts up all (being able to say no more) justifying our cause, This is my Beloved, and this is my friend. cc av pns31 vvz a-acp d (vbg j pc-acp vvi av-dx av-dc) vvg po12 n1, d vbz po11 j-vvn, cc d vbz po11 n1. (55) sermon (DIV1) 921 Page 417
4651 Doe you wonder that I seeke so much after him then: Do you wonder that I seek so much After him then: vdb pn22 vvi cst pns11 vvb av av-d p-acp pno31 av: (55) sermon (DIV1) 921 Page 417
4652 or wonder you at Christians, when they take such paines to keep their communion with Christ in a holy walking with, and depending upon God. or wonder you At Christians, when they take such pains to keep their communion with christ in a holy walking with, and depending upon God. cc vvb pn22 p-acp np1, c-crq pns32 vvb d n2 pc-acp vvi po32 n1 p-acp np1 p-acp dt j n-vvg p-acp, cc vvg p-acp np1. (55) sermon (DIV1) 921 Page 417
4653 These are no wonders, if you consider how excellent Christ is, what he hath done for us, These Are no wonders, if you Consider how excellent christ is, what he hath done for us, d vbr dx n2, cs pn22 vvb c-crq j np1 vbz, r-crq pns31 vhz vdn p-acp pno12, (55) sermon (DIV1) 921 Page 417
4654 and what he keepes for us in another world, that he will preserve us to his heavenly kingdome, till he put us into possession of that glorious condition that he hath purchased. and what he keeps for us in Another world, that he will preserve us to his heavenly Kingdom, till he put us into possession of that glorious condition that he hath purchased. cc r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp pno12 p-acp j-jn n1, cst pns31 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp po31 j n1, c-acp pns31 vvd pno12 p-acp n1 pp-f cst j n1 cst pns31 vhz vvn. (55) sermon (DIV1) 921 Page 417
4655 Le the hearts of men dwell upon the consideration of these things, and then you shall see that Gods children are rather to be blamed that they are no more carefull, watchfull, Le the hearts of men dwell upon the consideration of these things, and then you shall see that God's children Are rather to be blamed that they Are no more careful, watchful, fw-fr dt n2 pp-f n2 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2, cc cs pn22 vmb vvi cst npg1 n2 vbr av-c pc-acp vbi vvn cst pns32 vbr av-dx av-dc j, j, (55) sermon (DIV1) 921 Page 417
4656 and industrious, then to be taxed that they are so much. Our Saviour Christ said, Mat. 11. 19. Wisedome is justified of all her children. and Industria, then to be taxed that they Are so much. Our Saviour christ said, Mathew 11. 19. Wisdom is justified of all her children. cc j, av pc-acp vbi vvn cst pns32 vbr av av-d. po12 n1 np1 vvd, np1 crd crd n1 vbz vvn pp-f d po31 n2. (55) sermon (DIV1) 921 Page 417
4657 If you will make good that you are children of wisedome, you must be able to justifie the wisedome of God every way, to justifie your reading, hearing, your communion of Saints, to justifie all the exercises of Religion from an experimentall taste and sweetnesse of them, (as the Church doth here this is my beloved) What sayes Ioshua, this choice J have made, doe you what you will it matters me not, but I and my house will serve the Lord. If you will make good that you Are children of Wisdom, you must be able to justify the Wisdom of God every Way, to justify your reading, hearing, your communion of Saints, to justify all the exercises of Religion from an experimental taste and sweetness of them, (as the Church does hear this is my Beloved) What Says Ioshua, this choice J have made, do you what you will it matters me not, but I and my house will serve the Lord. cs pn22 vmb vvi j cst pn22 vbr n2 pp-f n1, pn22 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 d n1, pc-acp vvi po22 n-vvg, vvg, po22 n1 pp-f n2, pc-acp vvi d dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f pno32, (c-acp dt n1 vdz vvi d vbz po11 j-vvn) q-crq vvz np1, d n1 pns11 vhb vvn, vdb pn22 r-crq pn22 vmb pn31 n2 pno11 xx, cc-acp pns11 cc po11 n1 vmb vvi dt n1. (55) sermon (DIV1) 921 Page 418
4658 So Paul makes a voluntary profession of his affection, Rom. 1. 2. I am not ashamed of the Gospell of Jesus Christ, let the Gospell bee entertained in the world as it will, So Paul makes a voluntary profession of his affection, Rom. 1. 2. I am not ashamed of the Gospel of jesus christ, let the Gospel be entertained in the world as it will, np1 np1 vvz dt j-jn n1 pp-f po31 n1, np1 crd crd pns11 vbm xx j pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 np1, vvb dt n1 vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 c-acp pn31 vmb, (55) sermon (DIV1) 921 Page 418
4659 and let others thinke of me as they will, that I am forward in the preaching of it, I am not ashamed of it, and let Others think of me as they will, that I am forward in the preaching of it, I am not ashamed of it, cc vvb n2-jn vvi pp-f pno11 c-acp pns32 vmb, cst pns11 vbm av-j p-acp dt vvg pp-f pn31, pns11 vbm xx j pp-f pn31, (55) sermon (DIV1) 921 Page 418
4660 and good reason he had not to be ashamed, for it is the power of God to salvation to all that beleeve, and good reason he had not to be ashamed, for it is the power of God to salvation to all that believe, cc j n1 pns31 vhd xx pc-acp vbi j, c-acp pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1 p-acp d cst vvb, (55) sermon (DIV1) 921 Page 418
4661 yea the saving power to us, and have not I cause to stand in the defence of it, yea the Saving power to us, and have not I cause to stand in the defence of it, uh dt j-vvg n1 p-acp pno12, cc vhb xx pns11 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, (55) sermon (DIV1) 921 Page 418
4662 and so he saith the 2 Tim. 1. 12.2 Tim. 1. 12 I know whom I have beleeved, &c. I am not ashamed to suffer bonds for his sake. and so he Says the 2 Tim. 1. 12.2 Tim. 1. 12 I know whom I have believed, etc. I am not ashamed to suffer bonds for his sake. cc av pns31 vvz dt crd np1 crd crd np1 crd crd pns11 vvb r-crq pns11 vhb vvn, av pns11 vbm xx j pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp po31 n1. (55) sermon (DIV1) 921 Page 418
4663 Though the world thought him a meane person, J will not be scorned out of my Faith and Religion by shallow empty persons, that know not what Christ and Religion meaneth. Though the world Thought him a mean person, J will not be scorned out of my Faith and Religion by shallow empty Persons, that know not what christ and Religion means. cs dt n1 vvd pno31 dt j n1, pns11 vmb xx vbi vvn av pp-f po11 n1 cc n1 p-acp j j n2, cst vvb xx r-crq np1 cc n1 vvz. (55) sermon (DIV1) 921 Page 418
4664 No, I know wh•m I have beleeved; he is able to keepe that that I have committed to him against that day. No, I know wh•m I have believed; he is able to keep that that I have committed to him against that day. uh-dx, pns11 vvb n1 pns11 vhb vvn; pns31 vbz j pc-acp vvi d cst pns11 vhb vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp d n1. (55) sermon (DIV1) 921 Page 418
4665 Let us therefore be able to justifie from a judicious apprehension sweet divine truths. Let us Therefore be able to justify from a judicious apprehension sweet divine truths. vvb pno12 av vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1 j j-jn n2. (55) sermon (DIV1) 921 Page 418
4666 You see what justifications there are of the Church of God, wherefore should the Heathen say, where is now their God, You see what justifications there Are of the Church of God, Wherefore should the Heathen say, where is now their God, pn22 vvb r-crq n2 a-acp vbr pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, q-crq vmd dt j-jn vvb, q-crq vbz av po32 n1, (55) sermon (DIV1) 921 Page 418
4667 and Psalme 42. 10. Oh it went to Davids heart, when they said where is now their God, what was become of his God when he was left in trouble, and Psalm 42. 10. O it went to Davids heart, when they said where is now their God, what was become of his God when he was left in trouble, cc n1 crd crd uh pn31 vvd p-acp npg1 n1, c-crq pns32 vvd c-crq vbz av po32 n1, r-crq vbds vvn pp-f po31 n1 c-crq pns31 vbds vvn p-acp n1, (55) sermon (DIV1) 921 Page 418
4668 as the Church here, and what doth she answer; doth he let it goe with a question: as the Church Here, and what does she answer; does he let it go with a question: c-acp dt n1 av, cc q-crq vdz pns31 vvi; vdz pns31 vvi pn31 vvi p-acp dt n1: (55) sermon (DIV1) 921 Page 418
4669 No sayes he our God is in Heaven and hath done whatsoever he pleased. No Says he our God is in Heaven and hath done whatsoever he pleased. uh-dx vvz pns31 po12 n1 vbz p-acp n1 cc vhz vdn r-crq pns31 vvd. (55) sermon (DIV1) 921 Page 419
4670 And this justification of Religion, you may know by this signe, it is with the disertion of all discourses opposite to Religion whatsoever, he that justifies the truth, he esteemes meanly of other courses and discourses. And this justification of Religion, you may know by this Signen, it is with the desertion of all discourses opposite to Religion whatsoever, he that Justifies the truth, he esteems meanly of other courses and discourses. cc d n1 pp-f n1, pn22 vmb vvi p-acp d n1, pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2 j-jn p-acp n1 r-crq, pns31 cst vvz dt n1, pns31 vvz av-j pp-f j-jn n2 cc n2. (55) sermon (DIV1) 922 Page 419
4671 Therefore in the next verse the Church vilifies the Idols, our God is in Heaven and doth whatsoever he pleaseth: Therefore in the next verse the Church vilifies the Idols, our God is in Heaven and does whatsoever he Pleases: av p-acp dt ord n1 dt n1 vvz dt n2, po12 n1 vbz p-acp n1 cc vdz r-crq pns31 vvz: (55) sermon (DIV1) 922 Page 419
4672 the Idols are silver and gold, the worke of mens hands, they have eyes and see not, eares and heare not. the Idols Are silver and gold, the work of men's hands, they have eyes and see not, ears and hear not. dt n2 vbr n1 cc n1, dt n1 pp-f ng2 n2, pns32 vhb n2 cc vvb xx, n2 cc vvb xx. (55) sermon (DIV1) 922 Page 419
4673 And the more wee justifie Christ the more we will be against Antichrist and his religion, wee may know the owning of the one truth by the vilifying the other. And the more we justify christ the more we will be against Antichrist and his Religion, we may know the owning of the one truth by the vilifying the other. cc dt av-dc pns12 vvb np1 dt av-dc pns12 vmb vbi p-acp np1 cc po31 n1, pns12 vmb vvi dt vvg pp-f dt crd n1 p-acp dt j-vvg dt n-jn. (55) sermon (DIV1) 922 Page 419
4674 Let us labour therefore to grow to such a convincing knowledge of Christ, the good things in him, Let us labour Therefore to grow to such a convincing knowledge of christ, the good things in him, vvb pno12 vvi av pc-acp vvi p-acp d dt j-vvg n1 pp-f np1, dt j n2 p-acp pno31, (55) sermon (DIV1) 922 Page 419
4675 and the wayes of God, as wee may be able to stand out against all opposition of the gates of hell whatsoever. and the ways of God, as we may be able to stand out against all opposition of the gates of hell whatsoever. cc dt n2 pp-f np1, c-acp pns12 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi av p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f n1 r-crq. (55) sermon (DIV1) 922 Page 419
4676 And to this end proceed in the study of Christ, and to a deeper search of him, And to this end proceed in the study of christ, and to a Deeper search of him, cc p-acp d n1 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc p-acp dt jc-jn n1 pp-f pno31, (55) sermon (DIV1) 923 Page 419
4677 and of the excellencies and good things in him, that we may say as Micah 7. Who is a God like to thee, that pardons sinnes and iniquities, and of the excellencies and good things in him, that we may say as micah 7. Who is a God like to thee, that Pardons Sins and iniquities, cc pp-f dt n2 cc j n2 p-acp pno31, cst pns12 vmb vvi p-acp np1 crd q-crq vbz dt n1 av-j p-acp pno21, cst vvz n2 cc n2, (55) sermon (DIV1) 923 Page 419
4678 and as David Psalme 113. Who is a God like our God that humbleth himselfe to behold the things done here below. and as David Psalm 113. Who is a God like our God that Humbleth himself to behold the things done Here below. cc c-acp np1 n1 crd q-crq vbz dt np1 vvb po12 np1 cst vvz px31 pc-acp vvi dt n2 vdn av p-acp. (55) sermon (DIV1) 923 Page 419
4679 And desire also to this purpose the Spirit of revelation, that which Paul prayes for Ephes. 1. and Cap 3 that we may know that knowledge that is above all knowledge, the heig•h, depth, And desire also to this purpose the Spirit of Revelation, that which Paul prays for Ephesians 1. and Cap 3 that we may know that knowledge that is above all knowledge, the heig•h, depth, cc vvb av p-acp d n1 dt n1 pp-f n1, cst r-crq np1 vvz p-acp np1 crd cc n1 crd cst pns12 vmb vvi d n1 cst vbz p-acp d n1, dt n1, n1, (55) sermon (DIV1) 924 Page 419
4680 and breadth of Gods love in Christ. and breadth of God's love in christ. cc n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp np1. (55) sermon (DIV1) 924 Page 419
4681 So sweet is God in the greatest abasements of his children, that he leaves such a taste in the soule of a Christian, that from thence he may be able to say, this is my beloved, So sweet is God in the greatest abasements of his children, that he leaves such a taste in the soul of a Christian, that from thence he may be able to say, this is my Beloved, av j vbz np1 p-acp dt js n2 pp-f po31 n2, cst pns31 vvz d dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt njp, cst p-acp av pns31 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi, d vbz po11 j-vvn, (55) sermon (DIV1) 924 Page 420
4682 when his beloved seemes not to care for him. when his Beloved seems not to care for him. c-crq po31 j-vvn vvz xx pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31. (55) sermon (DIV1) 924 Page 420
4683 When the Church seemed to be disrespected and neglected of Christ, yet she saies, This is my Beloved, and this is my friend, O ye daughters of Hierusalem. When the Church seemed to be disrespected and neglected of christ, yet she Says, This is my beloved, and this is my friend, Oh you daughters of Jerusalem. c-crq dt n1 vvd pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn pp-f np1, av pns31 vvz, d vbz po11 j-vvn, cc d vbz po11 n1, uh pn22 n2 pp-f np1. (55) sermon (DIV1) 924 Page 420
4684 Shall rich men boast of their riches, shall men that are in favour, boast of the favour of great persons, shall a man that hath large possessions boast and think himself as good & as great as his estate is, shall a base minded worldling be able to boast: Shall rich men boast of their riches, shall men that Are in favour, boast of the favour of great Persons, shall a man that hath large possessions boast and think himself as good & as great as his estate is, shall a base minded worldling be able to boast: vmb j n2 vvi pp-f po32 n2, vmb n1 cst vbr p-acp n1, n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f j n2, vmb dt n1 cst vhz j n2 vvi cc vvi px31 p-acp j cc p-acp j c-acp po31 n1 vbz, vmb dt j j-vvn n1 vbi j pc-acp vvi: (55) sermon (DIV1) 925 Page 420
4685 why boastest thou thy selfe Oh mighty man? Nay you shall have malignan• spirited men, boast of their malignant destructive power, I can do this and that mischief, shall a man boast of mischiefe, that he is able to do mischief? and hath not a Christian more cause to boast in God and in Salvation? Lord shine on me saies David, let me enjoy the light of thy countenance, why boastest thou thy self O mighty man? Nay you shall have malignan• spirited men, boast of their malignant destructive power, I can do this and that mischief, shall a man boast of mischief, that he is able to do mischief? and hath not a Christian more cause to boast in God and in Salvation? Lord shine on me Says David, let me enjoy the Light of thy countenance, q-crq vv2 pns21 po21 n1 uh j n1? uh pn22 vmb vhi n1 vvn n2, n1 pp-f po32 j j n1, pns11 vmb vdi d cc d n1, vmb dt n1 n1 pp-f n1, cst pns31 vbz j pc-acp vdi n1? cc vhz xx dt njp n1 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 cc p-acp n1? n1 vvb p-acp pno11 vvz np1, vvb pno11 vvi dt n1 pp-f po21 n1, (55) sermon (DIV1) 925 Page 420
4686 and that shall bring me more joy then they have, when their corne and wine increaseth: and that shall bring me more joy then they have, when their corn and wine increases: cc cst vmb vvi pno11 av-dc n1 cs pns32 vhb, c-crq po32 n1 cc n1 vvz: (55) sermon (DIV1) 925 Page 420
4687 know this, as he goes on in the same Psalme, that God accepts the righteous man. know this, as he Goes on in the same Psalm, that God accepts the righteous man. vvb d, c-acp pns31 vvz a-acp p-acp dt d n1, cst np1 vvz dt j n1. (55) sermon (DIV1) 925 Page 420
4688 Therefore let us thinke we have much more cause to boast of God and of Christ in a spirituall manner, then the worldling hath of the world. Therefore let us think we have much more cause to boast of God and of christ in a spiritual manner, then the worldling hath of the world. av vvb pno12 vvi pns12 vhb d dc n1 pc-acp vvi pp-f np1 cc pp-f np1 p-acp dt j n1, cs dt n1 vhz pp-f dt n1. (55) sermon (DIV1) 926 Page 420
4689 Is not God and Christ our portion, and having Christ, have we not all things with Christ, put case all things be tooke from us; Is not God and christ our portion, and having christ, have we not all things with christ, put case all things be took from us; vbz xx np1 cc np1 po12 n1, cc vhg np1, vhb pns12 xx d n2 p-acp np1, vvb n1 d n2 vbi vvd p-acp pno12; (55) sermon (DIV1) 926 Page 420
4690 if a man have Christ, he is rich though he have nothing else, if he have all without him, His plenty is (as a Father faith, if a man have christ, he is rich though he have nothing Else, if he have all without him, His plenty is (as a Father faith, cs dt n1 vhb np1, pns31 vbz j c-acp pns31 vhb pix av, cs pns31 vhb d p-acp pno31, po31 n1 vbz (c-acp dt n1 n1, (55) sermon (DIV1) 926 Page 421
4691 and as it is in truth) beggery. and as it is in truth) beggary. cc c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp n1) n1. (55) sermon (DIV1) 926 Page 421
4692 But whosoever hath Christ may thus rejoyce with David, The lot is fallen to me in pleasant places, ye I have a goodly Heritage. But whosoever hath christ may thus rejoice with David, The lot is fallen to me in pleasant places, you I have a goodly Heritage. p-acp r-crq vhz np1 vmb av vvi p-acp np1, dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp pno11 p-acp j n2, pn22 pns11 vhb dt j n1. (55) sermon (DIV1) 926 Page 421
4693 Would we have more then God in Christ, a ring with a Dyamond very precious in it, Would we have more then God in christ, a ring with a Diamond very precious in it, vmd pns12 vhi dc cs np1 p-acp np1, dt n1 p-acp dt n1 av j p-acp pn31, (55) sermon (DIV1) 926 Page 421
4694 Now the Daughters of Hierusalem, hearing this large expression of affection, aske, Now the Daughters of Jerusalem, hearing this large expression of affection, ask, av dt n2 pp-f np1, vvg d j n1 pp-f n1, vvb, (55) sermon (DIV1) 926 Page 421
4695 CHAP. VI. I. CHAP. VI. I. np1 crd. pns11. (56) part (DIV2) 926 Page 421
4696 Whither is thy Beloved gone O thou fairest among women? whither is thy Beloved turned aside that we may seeke him with thee? Whither is thy beloved gone O thou Fairest among women? whither is thy beloved turned aside that we may seek him with thee? q-crq vbz po21 np1 vvn fw-la pns21 js p-acp n2? q-crq vbz po21 np1 vvd av cst pns12 vmb vvi pno31 p-acp pno21? (56) part (DIV2) 926 Page 421
4697 HEere is another Question, the first which the daughters of Hierusalem aske is, what is thy beloved, wherupon the Church tooke occasion to expresse what her beloved was, upon her expression closing up all with this generall, This is my Beloved and this is my friende. Here is Another Question, the First which the daughters of Jerusalem ask is, what is thy Beloved, whereupon the Church took occasion to express what her Beloved was, upon her expression closing up all with this general, This is my beloved and this is my friend. av vbz j-jn vvb, dt ord r-crq dt n2 pp-f np1 vvb vbz, q-crq vbz po21 j-vvn, c-crq dt n1 vvd n1 pc-acp vvi r-crq pno31 vvn vbds, p-acp po31 n1 vvg a-acp d p-acp d n1, d vbz po11 j-vvn cc d vbz po11 n1. (56) part (DIV2) 927 Page 421
4698 Then the second Question is, whither is thy Beloved gone? One question begets another, Then the second Question is, whither is thy beloved gone? One question begets Another, av dt ord vvb vbz, c-crq vbz po21 j-vvn n1? crd n1 vvz j-jn, (56) part (DIV2) 928 Page 421
4699 and indeed if this question be well satisfied what is Christ above others, this will follow againe, where is he ▪ how shall I get him? how shall I seeke him? what is the reason ▪ this second question is seldome made? VVhither is he gone, how shall I get Christ? Because the former question, and indeed if this question be well satisfied what is christ above Others, this will follow again, where is he ▪ how shall I get him? how shall I seek him? what is the reason ▪ this second question is seldom made? Whither is he gone, how shall I get christ? Because the former question, cc av cs d n1 vbb av vvn r-crq vbz np1 p-acp n2-jn, d vmb vvi av, q-crq vbz pns31 ▪ uh-crq vmb pns11 vvi pno31? q-crq vmb pns11 vvi pno31? q-crq vbz dt n1 ▪ d ord n1 vbz av vvn? q-crq vbz pns31 vvn, q-crq vmb pns11 vvi np1? p-acp dt j n1, (56) part (DIV2) 928 Page 421
4700 namely, What is Christ? is so seldome made. namely, What is christ? is so seldom made. av, q-crq vbz np1? vbz av av vvd. (56) part (DIV2) 928 Page 422
4701 For if we did once know what Christ is, we would be sure with the daughters of Hierusalem to aske whither is he gone, that we may seeke him with thee. For if we did once know what christ is, we would be sure with the daughters of Jerusalem to ask whither is he gone, that we may seek him with thee. p-acp cs pns12 vdd a-acp vvi r-crq np1 vbz, pns12 vmd vbi j p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi q-crq vbz pns31 vvn, cst pns12 vmb vvi pno31 p-acp pno21. (56) part (DIV2) 928 Page 422
4702 We see here is a growth in the desires of the Daughters of Hierusalem, whence wee learne, We see Here is a growth in the Desires of the Daughters of Jerusalem, whence we Learn, pns12 vvb av vbz dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, c-crq pns12 vvb, (56) part (DIV2) 929 Page 422
4703 That grace, though it be in never so little proportion at the first, it is growing still. That grace, though it be in never so little proportion At the First, it is growing still. cst n1, cs pn31 vbb p-acp av av j n1 p-acp dt ord, pn31 vbz vvg av. (56) part (DIV2) 930 Page 422
4704 From the first question, what is thy beloved, here is a second (upon better information) Whither is thy beloved gone, that we may seeke him with thee. From the First question, what is thy Beloved, Here is a second (upon better information) Whither is thy Beloved gone, that we may seek him with thee. p-acp dt ord n1, r-crq vbz po21 j-vvn, av vbz dt ord (p-acp jc n1) c-crq vbz po21 j-vvn n1, cst pns12 vmb vvi pno31 p-acp pno21. (56) part (DIV2) 931 Page 422
4705 Nothing is lesse then grace at the first, nothing in the world so little in proportion The Kingdome of Heaven is compared to a graine of mustard-seed, that is, the worke of grace in the heart, Nothing is less then grace At the First, nothing in the world so little in proportion The Kingdom of Heaven is compared to a grain of Mustard seed, that is, the work of grace in the heart, np1 vbz av-dc cs n1 p-acp dt ord, pix p-acp dt n1 av j p-acp n1 dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cst vbz, dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1, (56) part (DIV2) 931 Page 422
4706 as well as in the preaching of the Gospell, in the beginning is little. as well as in the preaching of the Gospel, in the beginning is little. c-acp av c-acp p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt n1 vbz j. (56) part (DIV2) 931 Page 422
4707 It is true of the worke of grace, as well as of the word of grace, that is like a graine of Mustard-seed at first, what is thy beloved enquires the Church at first, It is true of the work of grace, as well as of the word of grace, that is like a grain of Mustard seed At First, what is thy Beloved enquires the Church At First, pn31 vbz j pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, c-acp av c-acp pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, cst vbz av-j dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp ord, r-crq vbz po21 j-vvn vvz dt n1 p-acp ord, (56) part (DIV2) 931 Page 422
4708 but when she heares of the excellency of Christ; then whither is thy beloved gone. but when she hears of the excellency of christ; then whither is thy Beloved gone. cc-acp c-crq pns31 vvz pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1; av c-crq vbz po21 j-vvn n1. (56) part (DIV2) 931 Page 422
4709 Grace begets grace, there is a connexion and knitting together in Religion, good things beget good things: Grace begets grace, there is a connexion and knitting together in Religion, good things beget good things: n1 vvz n1, pc-acp vbz dt n1 cc vvg av p-acp n1, j n2 vvb j n2: (56) part (DIV2) 931 Page 422
4710 it is a strange thing in Religion, how great a matter ariseth of a little beginning. it is a strange thing in Religion, how great a matter arises of a little beginning. pn31 vbz dt j n1 p-acp n1, c-crq j dt n1 vvz pp-f dt j n1. (56) part (DIV2) 931 Page 422
4711 The woman of Samaria had but a small beginning of grace, and yet she presently drew many of her neighbours to beleeve in Christ. The woman of Samaria had but a small beginning of grace, and yet she presently drew many of her neighbours to believe in christ. dt n1 pp-f np1 vhd p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, cc av pns31 av-j vvd d pp-f po31 n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1. (56) part (DIV2) 931 Page 422
4712 So Andrew, Iohn 1. As soone as he was converted he find• his brother Simon and tels him that he had found the Messias, and so brings him to Christ, So Andrew, John 1. As soon as he was converted he find• his brother Simon and tells him that he had found the Messias, and so brings him to christ, np1 np1, np1 crd c-acp av c-acp pns31 vbds vvn pns31 n1 po31 n1 np1 cc vvz pno31 cst pns31 vhd vvn dt np1, cc av vvz pno31 p-acp np1, (56) part (DIV2) 931 Page 423
4713 and Philip as soone as he had got a sparke of Faith himselfe, he drawes also Nathaniell to come to Christ. and Philip as soon as he had god a spark of Faith himself, he draws also Nathaniel to come to christ. cc vvi c-acp av c-acp pns31 vhd vvn dt n1 pp-f n1 px31, pns31 vvz av np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1. (56) part (DIV2) 931 Page 423
4714 Paul speakes of his bonds, how the noise of them was in Caesars Court, and many beleeved the very report, which howsoever it is not a working cause, Paul speaks of his bonds, how the noise of them was in Caesars Court, and many believed the very report, which howsoever it is not a working cause, np1 vvz pp-f po31 n2, c-crq dt n1 pp-f pno32 vbds p-acp npg1 n1, cc d vvd dt j n1, r-crq c-acp pn31 vbz xx dt j-vvg n1, (56) part (DIV2) 931 Page 423
4715 yet it may be a preparing, inducing, leading cause to such things from one thing to another, till there follow this change and full conversion. yet it may be a preparing, inducing, leading cause to such things from one thing to Another, till there follow this change and full conversion. av pn31 vmb vbi dt vvg, vvg, vvg n1 p-acp d n2 p-acp crd n1 p-acp j-jn, c-acp pc-acp vvi d n1 cc j n1. (56) part (DIV2) 931 Page 423
4716 You see here the daugh•••s of Hierusalem growing, Therefore let us labour to be under good meanes. You see Here the daugh•••s of Jerusalem growing, Therefore let us labour to be under good means. pn22 vvb av dt n2 pp-f np1 vvg, av vvb pno12 vvi pc-acp vbi p-acp j n2. (56) part (DIV2) 931 Page 423
4717 Some of the Romists and others which are ill affected and grounded in that point, they thinke that the efficacie of grace is, some of the Romists and Others which Are ill affected and grounded in that point, they think that the efficacy of grace is, d pp-f dt n2 cc n2-jn r-crq vbr av-jn vvn cc vvn p-acp d n1, pns32 vvb cst dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz, (56) part (DIV2) 931 Page 423
4718 as we call it from the congruity, fitnesse, and proportion of the meanes to the heart and will of man, as we call it from the congruity, fitness, and proportion of the means to the heart and will of man, c-acp pns12 vvb pn31 p-acp dt n1, n1, cc n1 pp-f dt n2 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, (56) part (DIV2) 931 Page 423
4719 and thereupon God converts one and not another, because there is a congruous and fit offering of meanes to him, and thereupon God converts one and not Another, Because there is a congruous and fit offering of means to him, cc av np1 vvz crd cc xx j-jn, c-acp pc-acp vbz dt j cc j n-vvg pp-f n2 p-acp pno31, (56) part (DIV2) 931 Page 423
4720 when he is fitly disposed, and another is not fitly disposed, therefore there followes not upon it effectuall calling, when he is fitly disposed, and Another is not fitly disposed, Therefore there follows not upon it effectual calling, c-crq pns31 vbz av-j vvn, cc n-jn vbz xx av-j vvn, av a-acp vvz xx p-acp pn31 j n-vvg, (56) part (DIV2) 931 Page 423
4721 so that the vertue of the meanes offered depends upon sureablenesse and fitnes in the party to whom the meanes are offered, so that the virtue of the means offered depends upon sureablenesse and fitness in the party to whom the means Are offered, av cst dt n1 pp-f dt n2 vvn vvz p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp ro-crq dt n2 vbr vvn, (56) part (DIV2) 931 Page 423
4722 and not upon the power and blessing of God, verily this is plausible, and goes down very roundly with many weake persons: and not upon the power and blessing of God, verily this is plausible, and Goes down very roundly with many weak Persons: cc xx p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, av-j d vbz j, cc vvz a-acp av av p-acp d j n2: (56) part (DIV2) 931 Page 423
4723 but this is a false and a grosse error: but this is a false and a gross error: p-acp d vbz dt j cc dt j n1: (56) part (DIV2) 931 Page 423
4724 for unlesse God by his holy Spirit doe worke by the meanes, no planting and watering will bring any increase and change the heart and minde, though there were greater meanes in Christs time, for unless God by his holy Spirit do work by the means, no planting and watering will bring any increase and change the heart and mind, though there were greater means in Christ time, c-acp cs np1 p-acp po31 j n1 vdb vvi p-acp dt n2, av-dx vvg cc vvg vmb vvi d n1 cc vvi dt n1 cc n1, cs pc-acp vbdr jc n2 p-acp npg1 n1, (56) part (DIV2) 931 Page 424
4725 when he wrought these miracles then any time before, yet all those could not convert that froward generation: when he wrought these Miracles then any time before, yet all those could not convert that froward generation: c-crq pns31 vvd d n2 av d n1 a-acp, av d d vmd xx vvi cst j n1: (56) part (DIV2) 931 Page 424
4726 and it was Moses complaint in the wildernesse, where they had aboundance of meanes: and it was Moses complaint in the Wilderness, where they had abundance of means: cc pn31 vbds np1 n1 p-acp dt n1, c-crq pns32 vhd n1 pp-f n2: (56) part (DIV2) 931 Page 424
4727 God hath not given you a heart to perceive, and eyes to see, and eares to heare untill this day. God hath not given you a heart to perceive, and eyes to see, and ears to hear until this day. np1 vhz xx vvn pn22 dt n1 pc-acp vvi, cc n2 pc-acp vvi, cc n2 pc-acp vvi c-acp d n1. (56) part (DIV2) 931 Page 424
4728 When a man is planted under good meanes and frequents them, then ordinarily it pleaseth God by the inward workings of his owne powerfull Spirit to worke greater matters, When a man is planted under good means and frequents them, then ordinarily it Pleases God by the inward workings of his own powerful Spirit to work greater matters, c-crq dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp j n2 cc vvz pno32, av av-j pn31 vvz np1 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f po31 d j n1 pc-acp vvi jc n2, (56) part (DIV2) 931 Page 424
4729 and those that keepe out of Gods reach, that will not come into places where they may heare good things, there is no hope of them, and those that keep out of God's reach, that will not come into places where they may hear good things, there is no hope of them, cc d cst vvb av pp-f npg1 n1, cst vmb xx vvi p-acp n2 c-crq pns32 vmb vvi j n2, pc-acp vbz dx n1 pp-f pno32, (56) part (DIV2) 931 Page 424
4730 though there be many ill fish in the net, yet there is no hope to catch them that are without the net. though there be many ill Fish in the net, yet there is no hope to catch them that Are without the net. cs pc-acp vbb d j-jn n1 p-acp dt n1, av pc-acp vbz dx n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 cst vbr p-acp dt n1. (56) part (DIV2) 931 Page 424
4731 So those that are kept out of all opportunities and occasions whereby Gods Spirit may worke upon them, there is no hope of them. So those that Are kept out of all opportunities and occasions whereby God's Spirit may work upon them, there is no hope of them. av d cst vbr vvn av pp-f d n2 cc n2 c-crq ng1 n1 vmb vvi p-acp pno32, pc-acp vbz dx n1 pp-f pno32. (56) part (DIV2) 931 Page 424
4732 Let us learne this heavenly wisedome to advantage our selves this way, by improoving all good opportunities whatsoever whereby we may learne, Let us Learn this heavenly Wisdom to advantage our selves this Way, by improving all good opportunities whatsoever whereby we may Learn, vvb pno12 vvi d j n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n2 d n1, p-acp vvg d j n2 r-crq c-crq pns12 vmb vvi, (56) part (DIV2) 932 Page 424
4733 for God works by outward meanes: good company, and good discourse, these breed excellent thoughts. for God works by outward means: good company, and good discourse, these breed excellent thoughts. c-acp np1 vvz p-acp j n2: j n1, cc j n1, d n1 j n2. (56) part (DIV2) 932 Page 424
4734 As therefore we love our soules, take all advantages wherein the Spirit of God works, we shall find incredible fruit thereof, more then we would beleeve, As Therefore we love our Souls, take all advantages wherein the Spirit of God works, we shall find incredible fruit thereof, more then we would believe, p-acp av pns12 vvb po12 n2, vvb d n2 c-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz, pns12 vmb vvi j n1 av, av-dc cs pns12 vmd vvi, (56) part (DIV2) 932 Page 424
4735 but to come to the Question. but to come to the Question. cc-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1. (56) part (DIV2) 932 Page 424
4736 See here first of all in this Question, the blessed successe of the Churches inquiry after Christ in the daughters of Hierusalem; after they heard the large explications of th• excellencies of Christ, especially by the Church, whom they had a good conceit off, See Here First of all in this Question, the blessed success of the Churches inquiry After christ in the daughters of Jerusalem; After they herd the large explications of th• excellencies of christ, especially by the Church, whom they had a good conceit off, vvb av ord pp-f d p-acp d n1, dt j-vvn n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1 p-acp np1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1; p-acp pns32 vvd dt j n2 pp-f n1 n2 pp-f np1, av-j p-acp dt n1, ro-crq pns32 vhd dt j n1 a-acp, (56) part (DIV2) 933 Page 425
4737 for they call her, the fairest among women. for they call her, the Fairest among women. c-acp pns32 vvb pno31, dt js p-acp n2. (56) part (DIV2) 933 Page 425
4738 And seeing likewise the confidence of the Church, she stands to it, this is my beloved, yea also eagernesse in the Church, to seeke after him they would seeke him with her, And seeing likewise the confidence of the Church, she Stands to it, this is my Beloved, yea also eagerness in the Church, to seek After him they would seek him with her, cc vvg av dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns31 vvz p-acp pn31, d vbz po11 j-vvn, uh av n1 p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 pns32 vmd vvi pno31 p-acp pno31, (56) part (DIV2) 934 Page 425
4739 so that where these meet, a large unfolding of the truth of God, and that by persons that are knowne to be good, so that where these meet, a large unfolding of the truth of God, and that by Persons that Are known to be good, av cst c-crq d vvb, dt j n-vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cc cst p-acp n2 cst vbr vvn pc-acp vbi j, (56) part (DIV2) 934 Page 425
4740 well accepted and conceited off, and where there is a large demonstration of reall affection, well accepted and conceited off, and where there is a large demonstration of real affection, av vvn cc vvn a-acp, cc c-crq pc-acp vbz dt j n1 pp-f j n1, (56) part (DIV2) 934 Page 425
4741 and the things are spoken off with confidence, as knowing what they say, the word (I say) so managed it is never without wondrous successe. and the things Are spoken off with confidence, as knowing what they say, the word (I say) so managed it is never without wondrous success. cc dt n2 vbr vvn a-acp p-acp n1, c-acp vvg r-crq pns32 vvb, dt n1 (pns11 vvb) av vvd pn31 vbz av-x p-acp j n1. (56) part (DIV2) 934 Page 425
4742 For in the course of reason, what can I have to say, considering the party, who speakes is an excellent person, he is wiser and holier then I, he takes to heart these things, For in the course of reason, what can I have to say, considering the party, who speaks is an excellent person, he is Wiser and Holier then I, he Takes to heart these things, c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, q-crq vmb pns11 vhi pc-acp vvi, vvg dt n1, r-crq vvz vbz dt j n1, pns31 vbz jc cc jc cs pns11, pns31 vvz p-acp n1 d n2, (56) part (DIV2) 935 Page 425
4743 and shall not I affect that which those that have better parts and graces doe? and shall not I affect that which those that have better parts and graces do? cc vmb xx pns11 vvi d r-crq d cst vhb jc n2 cc n2 vdb? (56) part (DIV2) 935 Page 425
4744 Then withall I see not onely excellent persons doe it, but J see how earnest they are, Then withal I see not only excellent Persons do it, but J see how earnest they Are, av av pns11 vvb xx av-j j n2 vdb pn31, cc-acp pns11 vvb c-crq j pns32 vbr, (56) part (DIV2) 936 Page 425
4745 surely there is some matter in it; surely there is Some matter in it; av-j a-acp vbz d n1 p-acp pn31; (56) part (DIV2) 936 Page 425
4746 for persons so holy, so wise, and gratious to bee so earnest, surely either they are too blame, for Persons so holy, so wise, and gracious to be so earnest, surely either they Are too blame, c-acp n2 av j, av j, cc j pc-acp vbi av j, av-j d pns32 vbr av vvb, (56) part (DIV2) 936 Page 425
4747 or I am too dull and too dead, But J have most cause to suspect my selfe. or I am too dull and too dead, But J have most cause to suspect my self. cc pns11 vbm av j cc av j, cc-acp pns11 vhb ds n1 pc-acp vvi po11 n1. (56) part (DIV2) 936 Page 425
4748 And to see them carried with a spirit of confidence, as if they were well enough advised when they deliver this (this is my Beloved) in particular, And to see them carried with a Spirit of confidence, as if they were well enough advised when they deliver this (this is my beloved) in particular, cc pc-acp vvi pno32 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, c-acp cs pns32 vbdr av av-d vvn c-crq pns32 vvb d (d vbz po11 np1) p-acp j, (56) part (DIV2) 937 Page 426
4749 and then to shut up all in generall, This is my beloved, and this is my friend: and then to shut up all in general, This is my Beloved, and this is my friend: cc av pc-acp vvi a-acp d p-acp n1, d vbz po11 j-vvn, cc d vbz po11 n1: (56) part (DIV2) 937 Page 426
4750 I say, when there is grace and life in the heart, and earnestnesse with confidence: I say, when there is grace and life in the heart, and earnestness with confidence: pns11 vvb, c-crq pc-acp vbz n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1, cc n1 p-acp n1: (56) part (DIV2) 937 Page 426
4751 this together with the explication of the heavenly excellencies of Christ, and of Religion, it hath admirable successe, this together with the explication of the heavenly excellencies of christ, and of Religion, it hath admirable success, d av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n2 pp-f np1, cc pp-f n1, pn31 vhz j n1, (56) part (DIV2) 937 Page 426
4752 as here in the Church, the fairest among women, the daughters of Hierusalem, seeing the Church was so earnest, confident and so large in the explication of the excellencies of Christ, see how it works, it drawes out this Question with resolution, they joyne with the Church in seeking Christ. as Here in the Church, the Fairest among women, the daughters of Jerusalem, seeing the Church was so earnest, confident and so large in the explication of the excellencies of christ, see how it works, it draws out this Question with resolution, they join with the Church in seeking christ. c-acp av p-acp dt n1, dt js p-acp n2, dt n2 pp-f np1, vvg dt n1 vbds av j, j cc av j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, vvb c-crq pn31 vvz, pn31 vvz av d n1 p-acp n1, pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1 p-acp vvg np1. (56) part (DIV2) 937 Page 426
4753 Whither is thy beloved gone, O thou fairest among women? whether is thy beloved turned aside, that we may seeke him with thee? Where by the way observe, Whither is thy Beloved gone, Oh thou Fairest among women? whither is thy Beloved turned aside, that we may seek him with thee? Where by the Way observe, q-crq vbz po21 j-vvn n1, uh pns21 js p-acp n2? cs vbz po21 j-vvn vvn av, cst pns12 vmb vvi pno31 p-acp pno21? c-crq p-acp dt n1 vvb, (56) part (DIV2) 937 Page 426
4754 as the Church before doubles it, this is my beloved, and this is my friend: as the Church before doubles it, this is my Beloved, and this is my friend: c-acp dt n1 a-acp vvz pn31, d vbz po11 j-vvn, cc d vbz po11 n1: (56) part (DIV2) 937 Page 426
4755 so they answer with a double question, whether is thy beloved gone, whether is he turned aside, O thou fairest among woemen, &c. from this appellation note, so they answer with a double question, whither is thy Beloved gone, whither is he turned aside, Oh thou Fairest among women, etc. from this appellation note, av pns32 vvb p-acp dt j-jn n1, cs vbz po21 j-vvn n1, cs vbz pns31 vvn av, uh pns21 js p-acp n2, av p-acp d n1 n1, (56) part (DIV2) 937 Page 426
4756 If we would be happy instruments to convert others, being converted our selves, labour to be such as the world may think• to be good and gratious: O thou fairest among woemen. If we would be happy Instruments to convert Others, being converted our selves, labour to be such as the world may think• to be good and gracious: Oh thou Fairest among women. cs pns12 vmd vbi j n2 pc-acp vvi n2-jn, vbg vvn po12 n2, n1 pc-acp vbi d c-acp dt n1 vmb n1 pc-acp vbi j cc j: uh pns21 js p-acp n2. (56) part (DIV2) 937 Page 426
4757 Faire in the robes of Christ tooke out of his wardrop, all the beauty and ornaments that the Church hath, she hath from Christ, let us labour to be such as the world may conceit are good persons. Fair in the robes of christ took out of his wardrobe, all the beauty and Ornament that the Church hath, she hath from christ, let us labour to be such as the world may conceit Are good Persons. j p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 vvd av pp-f po31 n1, d dt n1 cc n2 cst dt n1 vhz, pns31 vhz p-acp np1, vvb pno12 vvi pc-acp vbi d c-acp dt n1 vmb n1 vbr j n2. (56) part (DIV2) 937 Page 426
4758 We say of Phisitians, when the patient hath a good conceit of them the cure is halfe wrought: We say of Physicians, when the patient hath a good conceit of them the cure is half wrought: pns12 vvb pp-f n2, c-crq dt j vhz dt j n1 pp-f pno32 dt n1 vbz av-jn vvn: (56) part (DIV2) 937 Page 427
4759 So the Doctrine is halfe perswaded, when there is a good conceit of the speaker. Againe, labour to be earnest: So the Doctrine is half persuaded, when there is a good conceit of the speaker. Again, labour to be earnest: av dt n1 vbz av-jn vvn, c-crq pc-acp vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt n1. av, n1 pc-acp vbi j: (56) part (DIV2) 937 Page 427
4760 if we would kindle, others, we must be warmed our selves, if we would make others weepe, we must weepe our selves, naturalists could observe this, the Church spake this with large expressions, indeed more then can be exprest: if we would kindle, Others, we must be warmed our selves, if we would make Others weep, we must weep our selves, naturalists could observe this, the Church spoke this with large expressions, indeed more then can be expressed: cs pns12 vmd vvi, n2-jn, pns12 vmb vbi vvn po12 n2, cs pns12 vmd vvi n2-jn vvi, pns12 vmb vvi po12 n2, n2 vmd vvi d, dt n1 vvd d p-acp j n2, av dc cs vmb vbi vvn: (56) part (DIV2) 938 Page 427
4761 let us labour to be deepely affected with what we speake, and speake with confidence, let us labour to be deeply affected with what we speak, and speak with confidence, vvb pno12 vvi pc-acp vbi av-jn vvn p-acp r-crq pns12 vvb, cc vvi p-acp n1, (56) part (DIV2) 938 Page 427
4762 as if we knew what we spoke, as the Apostle Iohn doth, in the beginning of his Epistle to bring others to be better perswaded of his doctrine, he affirmeth that which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seene with these our eyes, which we have looked upon, as if we knew what we spoke, as the Apostle John does, in the beginning of his Epistle to bring Others to be better persuaded of his Doctrine, he Affirmeth that which was from the beginning, which we have herd, which we have seen with these our eyes, which we have looked upon, c-acp cs pns12 vvd r-crq pns12 vvd, c-acp dt n1 np1 vdz, p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po31 n1 pc-acp vvi n2-jn pc-acp vbi av-jc vvn pp-f po31 n1, pns31 vvz cst r-crq vbds p-acp dt n1, r-crq pns12 vhb vvn, r-crq pns12 vhb vvn p-acp d po12 n2, r-crq pns12 vhb vvn p-acp, (56) part (DIV2) 938 Page 427
4763 and these hands of ours have handled of the Word of life he delivered to them. and these hands of ours have handled of the Word of life he Delivered to them. cc d n2 pp-f png12 vhi vvn pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 pns31 vvd p-acp pno32. (56) part (DIV2) 938 Page 427
4764 For when we are confident from spirituall experience; it is wonderfull how we shall be instruments of God to gaine upon others. For when we Are confident from spiritual experience; it is wonderful how we shall be Instruments of God to gain upon Others. p-acp c-crq pns12 vbr j p-acp j n1; pn31 vbz j c-crq pns12 vmb vbi n2 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n2-jn. (56) part (DIV2) 939 Page 427
4765 So Peter, we followed not (saies he) deceiveable fables, when we opened unto you the power and comming of our Lord Jesus Christ, So Peter, we followed not (Says he) deceivable fables, when we opened unto you the power and coming of our Lord jesus christ, np1 np1, pns12 vvd xx (vvz pns31) j n2, c-crq pns12 vvd p-acp pn22 dt n1 cc n-vvg pp-f po12 n1 np1 np1, (56) part (DIV2) 939 Page 427
4766 but with our eyes we saw his Majesty. but with our eyes we saw his Majesty. cc-acp p-acp po12 n2 pns12 vvd po31 n1. (56) part (DIV2) 939 Page 427
4767 Doe not thinke it belongs onely to the ministry, there is an art of Conversion that belongs to every one that is a growne Christian to winne others. Do not think it belongs only to the Ministry, there is an art of Conversion that belongs to every one that is a grown Christian to win Others. vdb xx vvi pn31 vvz av-j p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 cst vvz p-acp d pi cst vbz dt vvn np1 pc-acp vvi n2-jn. (56) part (DIV2) 940 Page 427
4768 VVhither is thy Beloved gone, O thou fairest among woemen. Whither is thy beloved gone, Oh thou Fairest among women. q-crq vbz po21 j-vvn n1, uh pns21 js p-acp n2. (56) part (DIV2) 941 Page 427
4769 The next observation out of the words (because it is the especiall) which works upon the daughters of Hierusalem, is from the large explication of Christ, The next observation out of the words (Because it is the especial) which works upon the daughters of Jerusalem, is from the large explication of christ, dt ord n1 av pp-f dt n2 (c-acp pn31 vbz dt j) r-crq vvz p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, vbz p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, (56) part (DIV2) 942 Page 428
4770 That which most of all stirrs up holy affections to search after Christ, is the large explications of his excellencies. That which most of all stirs up holy affections to search After christ, is the large explications of his excellencies. cst r-crq av-ds pp-f d vvz a-acp j n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, vbz dt j n2 pp-f po31 n2. (56) part (DIV2) 943 Page 428
4771 Then be in love with the ministry of the Gospell, and the communion of Saints, who have their tongues and their hearts taught of God so speake excellently, their tongues are as refined silver, their hearts are enriched to increase the communion of Saints. Then be in love with the Ministry of the Gospel, and the communion of Saints, who have their tongues and their hearts taught of God so speak excellently, their tongues Are as refined silver, their hearts Are enriched to increase the communion of Saints. av vbi p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n2, r-crq vhb po32 n2 cc po32 n2 vvn pp-f np1 av vvi av-j, po32 n2 vbr p-acp j-vvn n1, po32 n2 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n2. (56) part (DIV2) 944 Page 428
4772 Marke this one excellency of that excellent ordinance of God in Christ, whereof Paul saith, Ephes. 3. To me is committed this excellent office to lay open the unsearchable riches of Christ, such riches as may draw you to wonder, such as eye hath never seene, Mark this one excellency of that excellent Ordinance of God in christ, whereof Paul Says, Ephesians 3. To me is committed this excellent office to lay open the unsearchable riches of christ, such riches as may draw you to wonder, such as eye hath never seen, n1 d crd n1 pp-f cst j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1, c-crq np1 vvz, np1 crd p-acp pno11 vbz vvn d j n1 pc-acp vvi av-j dt j n2 pp-f np1, d n2 c-acp vmb vvi pn22 pc-acp vvi, d c-acp n1 vhz av-x vvn, (56) part (DIV2) 944 Page 428
4773 nor eare heard, nor hath entred into the heart of man to conceive, and so to draw the affections of people after them. nor ear herd, nor hath entered into the heart of man to conceive, and so to draw the affections of people After them. ccx n1 vvd, ccx vhz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi, cc av pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp pno32. (56) part (DIV2) 944 Page 428
4774 And because it is the speciall office of the ministry to lay him open, to hold up the tapistry, to unfold the hidden mysteries of Christ, labour we therefore to be alway speaking somewhat about Christ or tending that way, And Because it is the special office of the Ministry to lay him open, to hold up the tapestry, to unfold the hidden Mysteres of christ, labour we Therefore to be always speaking somewhat about christ or tending that Way, cc c-acp pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno31 j, pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi dt j-vvn n2 pp-f np1, vvb pns12 av pc-acp vbi av vvg av p-acp np1 cc vvg d n1, (56) part (DIV2) 945 Page 428
4775 when we speake of the Law, let it drive us to Christ, when of Morrall duties, to teach us to walk• worthy of Christ. when we speak of the Law, let it drive us to christ, when of Moral duties, to teach us to walk• worthy of christ. c-crq pns12 vvb pp-f dt n1, vvb pn31 vvi pno12 p-acp np1, c-crq pp-f j n2, pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp n1 j pp-f np1. (56) part (DIV2) 945 Page 428
4776 Christ, or somewhat tending to Christ should be our theame and marke to ayme at. christ, or somewhat tending to christ should be our theme and mark to aim At. np1, cc av vvg p-acp np1 vmd vbi po12 n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp. (56) part (DIV2) 945 Page 428
4777 Therefore what shall we judge of those that are hinderers of this glorious ordinance of Christ in the Gospell, they are enemies of conversion and of the calling of Gods people, enemies of their comfort: Therefore what shall we judge of those that Are hinderers of this glorious Ordinance of christ in the Gospel, they Are enemies of conversion and of the calling of God's people, enemies of their Comfort: av r-crq vmb pns12 vvi pp-f d cst vbr n2 pp-f d j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1, pns32 vbr n2 pp-f n1 cc pp-f dt n-vvg pp-f npg1 n1, n2 pp-f po32 n1: (56) part (DIV2) 946 Page 429
4778 and what shall wee thinke of those wretched and miserable creatures, that like Caine are vagabonds, who wander and will not submit themselves to any ordinance meekely, and what shall we think of those wretched and miserable creatures, that like Cain Are vagabonds, who wander and will not submit themselves to any Ordinance meekly, cc q-crq vmb pns12 vvi pp-f d j cc j n2, cst av-j np1 vbr n2, r-crq vvb cc vmb xx vvi px32 p-acp d n1 av-j, (56) part (DIV2) 946 Page 429
4779 but keepe themselves out of this blessed opportunity of hearing the excellencies of Christ, which might draw their hearts to him, we are made forever, but keep themselves out of this blessed opportunity of hearing the excellencies of christ, which might draw their hearts to him, we Are made forever, cc-acp vvb px32 av pp-f d j-vvn n1 pp-f vvg dt n2 pp-f np1, r-crq vmd vvi po32 n2 p-acp pno31, pns12 vbr vvn av, (56) part (DIV2) 946 Page 429
4780 if Christ and we be one, if we have all the world without him it is nothing, if christ and we be one, if we have all the world without him it is nothing, cs np1 cc pns12 vbb pi, cs pns12 vhb d dt n1 p-acp pno31 pn31 vbz pix, (56) part (DIV2) 946 Page 429
4781 if we have nothing in the world but Christ, we are happy. if we have nothing in the world but christ, we Are happy. cs pns12 vhb pix p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1, pns12 vbr j. (56) part (DIV2) 946 Page 429
4782 Oh happy then when this match is made betweene Christ and the soule, the friends of the Bride and of Christ, they laying open the uns•archable riches of Christ to the Spouse, drawe the affections, worke faith, O happy then when this match is made between christ and the soul, the Friends of the Bride and of christ, they laying open the uns•archable riches of christ to the Spouse, draw the affections, work faith, uh j av c-crq d n1 vbz vvn p-acp np1 cc dt n1, dt n2 pp-f dt n1 cc pp-f np1, pns32 vvg av-j dt j n2 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1, vvb dt n2, vvb n1, (56) part (DIV2) 946 Page 429
4783 and so bring the Bride and the Bridegroome together. Thus farre of the Q•estion: now we have the Churches answer to the daughters of Hierusalem. and so bring the Bride and the Bridegroom together. Thus Far of the Q•estion: now we have the Churches answer to the daughters of Jerusalem. cc av vvb dt n1 cc dt n1 av. av av-j pp-f dt n1: av pns12 vhb dt n2 vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1. (56) part (DIV2) 946 Page 429
4784 My Beloved is gone into his Garden, to the beds of Spices, to feede in the gardens, and to gather Lillies. My beloved is gone into his Garden, to the Beds of Spices, to feed in the gardens, and to gather Lilies. po11 j-vvn vbz vvn p-acp po31 n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2, cc pc-acp vvi n2. (56) part (DIV2) 948 Page 429
4785 The Question was not for a bare satisfaction, but from a desire the Church had to seeke Christ, whither is thy beloved gone that we may seeke him. The Question was not for a bore satisfaction, but from a desire the Church had to seek christ, whither is thy Beloved gone that we may seek him. dt n1 vbds xx p-acp dt j n1, cc-acp p-acp dt n1 dt n1 vhd pc-acp vvi np1, q-crq vbz po21 j-vvn n1 cst pns12 vmb vvi pno31. (56) part (DIV2) 949 Page 429
4786 It was not a curious question, but a question of inquisition tending to practise, many are inquisitive, It was not a curious question, but a question of inquisition tending to practise, many Are inquisitive, pn31 vbds xx dt j n1, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vvg pc-acp vvi, d vbr j, (56) part (DIV2) 949 Page 429
4787 but when they know another mans meaning, it is all they desire: but when they know Another men meaning, it is all they desire: cc-acp c-crq pns32 vvb j-jn ng1 n1, pn31 vbz d pns32 vvb: (56) part (DIV2) 949 Page 430
4788 now I know your meaning will they say, but I meane not to follow your counsell. now I know your meaning will they say, but I mean not to follow your counsel. av pns11 vvb po22 n1 vmb pns32 vvb, cc-acp pns11 vvb xx pc-acp vvi po22 n1. (56) part (DIV2) 949 Page 430
4789 The daughters of Hierusalem had a more sincere intention, O thou fairest among woemen, whither is thy beloved turned aside ▪ that we may seeke him with thee, whereunto the Church answered, The daughters of Jerusalem had a more sincere intention, Oh thou Fairest among women, whither is thy Beloved turned aside ▪ that we may seek him with thee, whereunto the Church answered, dt n2 pp-f np1 vhd dt av-dc j n1, uh pns21 js p-acp n2, q-crq vbz po21 j-vvn vvn av ▪ cst pns12 vmb vvi pno31 p-acp pno21, c-crq dt n1 vvd, (56) part (DIV2) 949 Page 430
4790 My Beloved is gone into his Garden to the beds of spices, to feed in the Gardens, Where we see, My beloved is gone into his Garden to the Beds of spices, to feed in the Gardens, Where we see, po11 j-vvn vbz vvn p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2, c-crq pns12 vvb, (56) part (DIV2) 950 Page 430
4791 The Church is not squemish, but directly answers to the question, for there is no envy in spiri•uall things, The Church is not squeamish, but directly answers to the question, for there is no envy in spiri•uall things, dt n1 vbz xx j, cc-acp av-j vvz p-acp dt n1, c-acp pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp j-jn n2, (56) part (DIV2) 951 Page 430
4792 because they may be devided in solidum, one may have as much as another, and all alike. Because they may be divided in Solidum, one may have as much as Another, and all alike. c-acp pns32 vmb vbi vvn p-acp fw-la, pi vmb vhi p-acp d c-acp j-jn, cc d av-j. (56) part (DIV2) 951 Page 430
4793 Envy is not in those things that are not divisible in other things, the more one hath, another hath the lesse. Envy is not in those things that Are not divisible in other things, the more one hath, Another hath the less. n1 vbz xx p-acp d n2 cst vbr xx j p-acp j-jn n2, dt av-dc crd vhz, j-jn vhz dt av-dc. (56) part (DIV2) 951 Page 430
4794 But there is no envy in grace and glory, because all may share alike, therefore here is no envy in the answer, But there is no envy in grace and glory, Because all may share alike, Therefore Here is no envy in the answer, p-acp pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, c-acp d vmb vvi av-j, av av vbz dx n1 p-acp dt n1, (56) part (DIV2) 951 Page 430
4795 as if she deni•d the daughters of Hierusalem the enjoying of her beloved; as if she deni•d the daughters of Jerusalem the enjoying of her Beloved; c-acp cs pns31 vhd dt n2 pp-f np1 dt n-vvg pp-f po31 j-vvn; (56) part (DIV2) 951 Page 430
4796 no if you will know (saies she) I will tell you directly whither my beloved is gone. no if you will know (Says she) I will tell you directly whither my Beloved is gone. uh-x cs pn22 vmb vvi (vvz pns31) pns11 vmb vvi pn22 av-j c-crq po11 j-vvn vbz vvn. (56) part (DIV2) 951 Page 430
4797 My Beloved is gone into his garden to the bed of spices, &c. My beloved is gone into his garden to the Bed of spices, etc. po11 j-vvn vbz vvn p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, av (56) part (DIV2) 952 Page 430
4798 God hath two gardens, the Church Catholike is his garden, and every particular Church are gardens and beds of spices, in regard that many Christian• are sowne there that Chri•ts soule delights in, as in sweet spices. God hath two gardens, the Church Catholic is his garden, and every particular Church Are gardens and Beds of spices, in regard that many Christian• Are sown there that Chri•ts soul delights in, as in sweet spices. np1 vhz crd n2, dt n1 jp vbz po31 n1, cc d j n1 vbr n2 cc n2 pp-f n2, p-acp n1 cst d np1 vbr vvn a-acp cst ng1 n1 vvz p-acp, c-acp p-acp j n2. (56) part (DIV2) 953 Page 430
4799 This was spoken off before at large in Chapter 5. 1. why the Church is called a garden being a severed place from the wa•te: This was spoken off before At large in Chapter 5. 1. why the Church is called a garden being a severed place from the wa•te: d vbds vvn a-acp a-acp p-acp j p-acp n1 crd crd c-crq dt n1 vbz vvn dt n1 vbg dt j-vvn n1 p-acp dt n1: (56) part (DIV2) 953 Page 430
4800 the Chruch is severed from the wildernesse of the world in Gods care and love, likewise he tends and weeds his Church and garden: the Church is severed from the Wilderness of the world in God's care and love, likewise he tends and weeds his Church and garden: dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp npg1 n1 cc n1, av pns31 vvz cc vvz po31 n1 cc n1: (56) part (DIV2) 953 Page 431
4801 as for the waste of the world, he is content the wildernesse should have barren plants: as for the waste of the world, he is content the Wilderness should have barren plants: c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns31 vbz j dt n1 vmd vhi j n2: (56) part (DIV2) 953 Page 431
4802 but he will not endure such in his garden; but he will not endure such in his garden; cc-acp pns31 vmb xx vvi d p-acp po31 n1; (56) part (DIV2) 953 Page 431
4803 therefore those that give themselves liberty to be naught in the Church of God, he will have a time to roo•e them out: Therefore those that give themselves liberty to be nought in the Church of God, he will have a time to roo•e them out: av d cst vvb px32 n1 pc-acp vbi pix p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns31 vmb vhi dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 av: (56) part (DIV2) 953 Page 431
4804 Trees that are not for fruit, shall be for the fire, and above all other Trees their doome shall be the heaviest that grow in Gods garden without fruit: that fig-tree shall be cursed. Trees that Are not for fruit, shall be for the fire, and above all other Trees their doom shall be the Heaviest that grow in God's garden without fruit: that Fig tree shall be cursed. n2 cst vbr xx p-acp n1, vmb vbi p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp d j-jn n2 po32 n1 vmb vbi dt js cst vvb p-acp ng1 n1 p-acp n1: cst n1 vmb vbi vvn. (56) part (DIV2) 953 Page 431
4805 Men are pleas'd with answering the bill of accusation against them thus ▪ are we no• baptised? and doe we not come to Church? & •. what doe you make of us, yet they are abhominable swearers and filthy in their lives. Men Are pleased with answering the bill of accusation against them thus ▪ Are we no• baptised? and do we not come to Church? & •. what do you make of us, yet they Are abominable swearers and filthy in their lives. n2 vbr vvn p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno32 av ▪ vbr pns12 n1 j-vvn? cc vdb pns12 xx vvi p-acp n1? cc •. q-crq vdb pn22 vvi pp-f pno12, av pns32 vbr j n2 cc j p-acp po32 n2. (56) part (DIV2) 954 Page 431
4806 To •uch I say, the more God hath lift you up ▪ and honoured you in the use of the meanes, the more just shall your damnation be, that you bring foorth nothing but briers and brambles, the grapes of Sodome and the vine of Gomorrah: heavy will the doome bee of many that live in the Churches bosome, to whom it had beene better to have beene borne in America, in Turkey, or in the most barbarous parts in the world: To •uch I say, the more God hath lift you up ▪ and honoured you in the use of the means, the more just shall your damnation be, that you bring forth nothing but briers and brambles, the grapes of Sodom and the vine of Gomorrah: heavy will the doom be of many that live in the Churches bosom, to whom it had been better to have been born in America, in Turkey, or in the most barbarous parts in the world: p-acp av pns11 vvb, dt av-dc n1 vhz vvn pn22 a-acp ▪ cc vvn pn22 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2, dt av-dc j vmb po22 n1 vbi, cst pn22 vvb av pix cc-acp n2 cc n2, dt n2 pp-f np1 cc dt n1 pp-f np1: j vmb dt n1 vbi pp-f d cst vvb p-acp dt ng1 n1, p-acp ro-crq pn31 vhd vbn jc pc-acp vhi vbn vvn p-acp np1, p-acp np1, cc p-acp dt av-ds j n2 p-acp dt n1: (56) part (DIV2) 954 Page 431
4807 they have a heavie account to make that have beene such ill proficients under aboundance of meanes, they have a heavy account to make that have been such ill proficients under abundance of means, pns32 vhb dt j n1 pc-acp vvi cst vhb vbn d j-jn n2 p-acp n1 pp-f n2, (56) part (DIV2) 954 Page 431
4808 therefore it ought to bee taken to heart. Therefore it ought to be taken to heart. av pn31 vmd pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1. (56) part (DIV2) 954 Page 431
4809 My Beloved is gone into his garden to the beds of spices to feed in the gardens and to gather Lillies. My beloved is gone into his garden to the Beds of spices to feed in the gardens and to gather Lilies. po11 j-vvn vbz vvn p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 cc pc-acp vvi n2. (56) part (DIV2) 955 Page 431
4810 That is having first planted them Lillies here, to gather them, and to transport them out of the garden here, to the garden in Heaven, where there sh•ll be nothing but Lillies. That is having First planted them Lilies Here, to gather them, and to transport them out of the garden Here, to the garden in Heaven, where there sh•ll be nothing but Lilies. cst vbz vhg ord vvn pno32 n2 av, pc-acp vvi pno32, cc pc-acp vvi pno32 av pp-f dt n1 av, p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, c-crq a-acp vmb vbi pix p-acp n2. (56) part (DIV2) 956 Page 432
4811 For the Church of God hath two Gardens or Paradises since the first Paradise (whereof that was a resemblance) th• Paradise of the Chruch, and the Paradise of H•aven. For the Church of God hath two Gardens or Paradises since the First Paradise (whereof that was a resemblance) th• Paradise of the Church, and the Paradise of H•aven. p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vhz crd n2 cc vvz p-acp dt ord n1 (c-crq d vbds dt n1) n1 n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1. (56) part (DIV2) 956 Page 432
4812 As Christ saith to the good theefe, this day thou sh•le be with me in Paradise. As christ Says to the good thief, this day thou sh•le be with me in Paradise. p-acp np1 vvz p-acp dt j n1, d n1 pns21 vvb vbi p-acp pno11 p-acp n1. (56) part (DIV2) 956 Page 432
4813 So those that are good plants in the Paradise of the Church, they shall be glorious plants also in the Paradise of Heaven, we must not alway be here, we shall change our soyle and be taken into Heaven: So those that Are good plants in the Paradise of the Church, they shall be glorious plants also in the Paradise of Heaven, we must not always be Here, we shall change our soil and be taken into Heaven: av d cst vbr j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns32 vmb vbi j n2 av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pns12 vmb xx av vbi av, pns12 vmb vvi po12 n1 cc vbi vvn p-acp n1: (56) part (DIV2) 956 Page 432
4814 He is gone into h•s garden to gather Lillies. He is gone into h•s garden to gather Lilies. pns31 vbz vvn p-acp ng1 n1 pc-acp vvi n2. (56) part (DIV2) 956 Page 432
4815 Christians are compared to Lillies for their purity and whitenesse unspotted in justification, and for their endeavours in sanctity and holinesse, wherein also at length they shall be wholy unspotted, it is the end, (Ephes. 1. 4.) they are chosen too, to be holy without blame, before him in love. Christians Are compared to Lilies for their purity and whiteness unspotted in justification, and for their endeavours in sanctity and holiness, wherein also At length they shall be wholly unspotted, it is the end, (Ephesians 1. 4.) they Are chosen too, to be holy without blame, before him in love. np1 vbr vvn p-acp n2 p-acp po32 n1 cc n1 j p-acp n1, cc p-acp po32 n2 p-acp n1 cc n1, c-crq av p-acp n1 pns32 vmb vbi av-jn j, pn31 vbz dt n1, (np1 crd crd) pns32 vbr vvn av, pc-acp vbi j p-acp n1, p-acp pno31 p-acp n1. (56) part (DIV2) 957 Page 432
4816 God and Christ looks upon them without blame, not as they are here defiled and spotted; God and christ looks upon them without blame, not as they Are Here defiled and spotted; np1 cc np1 vvz p-acp pno32 p-acp n1, xx c-acp pns32 vbr av vvn cc vvn; (56) part (DIV2) 957 Page 432
4817 but as they intend by little and little to purge and purifie themselves ▪ by the Spirit that is in them, that they may be altogether without blame. but as they intend by little and little to purge and purify themselves ▪ by the Spirit that is in them, that they may be altogether without blame. cc-acp c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp j cc j pc-acp vvi cc vvi px32 ▪ p-acp dt n1 cst vbz p-acp pno32, cst pns32 vmb vbi av p-acp n1. (56) part (DIV2) 957 Page 432
4818 They are Lillies being cloathed with the white garments of Christs righteousnesse, not having a naturall whitenesse and purity: They Are Lilies being clothed with the white garments of Christ righteousness, not having a natural whiteness and purity: pns32 vbr n2 vbg vvn p-acp dt j-jn n2 pp-f npg1 n1, xx vhg dt j n1 cc n1: (56) part (DIV2) 957 Page 432
4819 the whitenesse and purity of Gods children is borrowed, all their beauty and garments are taken out of anothers wardrope, the Church is all glorious within: the whiteness and purity of God's children is borrowed, all their beauty and garments Are taken out of another's wardrobe, the Church is all glorious within: dt n1 cc n1 pp-f npg1 n2 vbz vvn, d po32 n1 cc n2 vbr vvn av pp-f j-jn n1, dt n1 vbz d j p-acp: (56) part (DIV2) 957 Page 433
4820 but she borrowes her glory, as the Moone borrowes all her light from the Sunne, the Churches excellency is borrowed, it is her owne but by gift, but she borrows her glory, as the Moon borrows all her Light from the Sun, the Churches excellency is borrowed, it is her own but by gift, cc-acp pns31 vvz po31 n1, c-acp dt n1 vvz d po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, dt ng1 n1 vbz vvn, pn31 vbz po31 d cc-acp p-acp n1, (56) part (DIV2) 957 Page 433
4821 but being once her owne it is her owne for ever. but being once her own it is her own for ever. cc-acp vbg a-acp po31 d pn31 vbz po31 d p-acp av. (56) part (DIV2) 957 Page 433
4822 The Church before was likened to a garden culled out, an Eden, a Paradise, now there you know were foure streames, sweet and goodly rivers which watered Paradise, the heads of which rivers were without it. The Church before was likened to a garden culled out, an Eden, a Paradise, now there you know were foure streams, sweet and goodly Rivers which watered Paradise, the Heads of which Rivers were without it. dt n1 a-acp vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 vvd av, dt np1, dt n1, av a-acp pn22 vvb vbdr crd n2, j cc j n2 r-crq vvd n1, dt n2 pp-f r-crq n2 vbdr p-acp pn31. (56) part (DIV2) 958 Page 433
4823 So the Church of God, her graces are her owne, that is the Spirit of God comes through her nature, purgeth and purifieth it, So the Church of God, her graces Are her own, that is the Spirit of God comes through her nature, Purgeth and Purifieth it, np1 dt n1 pp-f np1, po31 n2 vbr po31 d, cst vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz p-acp po31 n1, vvz cc vvz pn31, (56) part (DIV2) 958 Page 433
4824 but the spring of those graces (as in Paradise) is out of her selfe. but the spring of those graces (as in Paradise) is out of her self. cc-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2 (c-acp p-acp n1) vbz av pp-f po31 n1. (56) part (DIV2) 958 Page 433
4825 And then the Lilly is a tall goodly plant, therefore the Church is compared to them: And then the Lily is a tall goodly plant, Therefore the Church is compared to them: cc av dt n1 vbz dt j j n1, av dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp pno32: (56) part (DIV2) 959 Page 433
4826 other men are compared to thornes, not onely for a noxious, hurtfull quality in them, other men Are compared to thorns, not only for a noxious, hurtful quality in them, n-jn n2 vbr vvn p-acp n2, xx av-j p-acp dt j, j n1 p-acp pno32, (56) part (DIV2) 959 Page 433
4827 but for their basenesse likewise, what are thornes good for, but to cumber the ground, to eate out the heart of it, to hide snakes, and for the fire. but for their baseness likewise, what Are thorns good for, but to cumber the ground, to eat out the heart of it, to hide snakes, and for the fire. cc-acp p-acp po32 n1 av, q-crq vbr n2 j p-acp, cc-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1, pc-acp vvi av dt n1 pp-f pn31, pc-acp vvi n2, cc p-acp dt n1. (56) part (DIV2) 959 Page 433
4828 Wicked men are not Lillies but thornes, they are base meane persons. Wicked men Are not Lilies but thorns, they Are base mean Persons. j n2 vbr xx n2 p-acp n2, pns32 vbr j j n2. (56) part (DIV2) 959 Page 433
4829 Antiochus is said to be a vile person though he were a King, because he was a naughty man. Antiochus is said to be a vile person though he were a King, Because he was a naughty man. np1 vbz vvn pc-acp vbi dt j n1 cs pns31 vbdr dt n1, c-acp pns31 vbds dt j n1. (56) part (DIV2) 959 Page 433
4830 Wicked men though they be never so great being void of the grace of God are vile persons, Wicked men though they be never so great being void of the grace of God Are vile Persons, j n2 cs pns32 vbb av-x av j vbg j pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vbr j n2, (56) part (DIV2) 959 Page 433
4831 though we must respect them in regard of their places, yet as they are in their qualification, they are vile and base thornes, though we must respect them in regard of their places, yet as they Are in their qualification, they Are vile and base thorns, cs pns12 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp n1 pp-f po32 n2, av c-acp pns32 vbr p-acp po32 n1, pns32 vbr j cc j n2, (56) part (DIV2) 959 Page 433
4832 but the Church is not so, but as a Lilly among thornes, that is among vile and abhominable persons. but the Church is not so, but as a Lily among thorns, that is among vile and abominable Persons. cc-acp dt n1 vbz xx av, cc-acp c-acp dt n1 p-acp n2, cst vbz p-acp j cc j n2. (56) part (DIV2) 959 Page 433
4833 The Use is to comfort Gods children, they have an excellency and glory in them, which howsoever it is not from them, The Use is to Comfort God's children, they have an excellency and glory in them, which howsoever it is not from them, dt n1 vbz pc-acp vvi npg1 n2, pns32 vhb dt n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32, r-crq c-acp pn31 vbz xx p-acp pno32, (56) part (DIV2) 960 Page 434
4834 yet it is theirs by gift and eternally theirs: yet it is theirs by gift and eternally theirs: av pn31 vbz png32 p-acp n1 cc av-j png32: (56) part (DIV2) 960 Page 434
4835 therefore let them comfort themselves against all the censures of sinnefull persons that labour to trample them under foore, Therefore let them Comfort themselves against all the censures of sinful Persons that labour to trample them under foore, av vvb pno32 vvi px32 p-acp d dt n2 pp-f j n2 cst vvb pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp n1, (56) part (DIV2) 960 Page 434
4836 and thinke basely and meanely of them, as of the off-scowring of the world. and think basely and meanly of them, as of the offscouring of the world. cc vvb av-j cc av-j pp-f pno32, c-acp pp-f dt j pp-f dt n1. (56) part (DIV2) 960 Page 434
4837 Let the unworthy world thinke of them as they will, they are Lillies in Gods esteeme, Let the unworthy world think of them as they will, they Are Lilies in God's esteem, vvb dt j n1 vvi pp-f pno32 c-acp pns32 vmb, pns32 vbr n2 p-acp npg1 n1, (56) part (DIV2) 960 Page 434
4838 and are so indeed, glorious persons that have the Spirit of glory resting upon them, and whom the world is not worthy off, though their glory be within: and Are so indeed, glorious Persons that have the Spirit of glory resting upon them, and whom the world is not worthy off, though their glory be within: cc vbr av av, j n2 cst vhb dt n1 pp-f n1 vvg p-acp pno32, cc qo-crq dt n1 vbz xx j a-acp, c-acp po32 n1 vbb a-acp: (56) part (DIV2) 960 Page 434
4839 therefore let us glory in it, that God vouch safeth saving-grace to us above any other priviledge. Therefore let us glory in it, that God vouch safeth Saving grace to us above any other privilege. av vvb pno12 vvi p-acp pn31, cst np1 n1 vvz n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp d j-jn n1. (56) part (DIV2) 960 Page 434
4840 Againe, it comforts us in all our wants whatsoever, that God will take care for us: Christ useth this argument: Again, it comforts us in all our Wants whatsoever, that God will take care for us: christ uses this argument: av, pn31 vvz pno12 p-acp d po12 n2 r-crq, cst np1 vmb vvi n1 p-acp pno12: np1 vvz d n1: (56) part (DIV2) 961 Page 434
4841 God saith he, clotheth the lillies of the field with an excellent beauty, he cares even for the meanest plants, God Says he, clotheth the lilies of the field with an excellent beauty, he Cares even for the Meanest plants, np1 vvz pns31, vvz dt n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt j n1, pns31 vvz av p-acp dt js n2, (56) part (DIV2) 961 Page 434
4842 and will he not take care for you O ye of little faith? doth he care for Lillies that are to day and to morrow are cast into the oven: and will he not take care for you O you of little faith? does he care for Lilies that Are to day and to morrow Are cast into the oven: cc vmb pns31 xx vvi n1 p-acp pn22 sy pn22 pp-f j n1? vdz pns31 vvi p-acp n2 cst vbr p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1: (56) part (DIV2) 961 Page 434
4843 and shall he not care for the lillies of Paradise, the living lillies, those holy reasonable lillies? u•doubtedly hee will. and shall he not care for the lilies of Paradise, the living lilies, those holy reasonable lilies? u•doubtedly he will. cc vmb pns31 xx vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, dt j-vvg n2, d j j n2? av-j pns31 vmb. (56) part (DIV2) 961 Page 434
4844 Our Saviour Christs reason is undeniable, he that puts such a beauty upon the poore plants that flourish to day in the morning and wither before night, he that puts such a beauty upon the grasse of the field, will he not put more excellency upon his children, will he not provide for them, feed them, undoubtedly he will: Our Saviour Christ reason is undeniable, he that puts such a beauty upon the poor plants that flourish to day in the morning and wither before night, he that puts such a beauty upon the grass of the field, will he not put more excellency upon his children, will he not provide for them, feed them, undoubtedly he will: po12 n1 npg1 n1 vbz j, pns31 cst vvz d dt n1 p-acp dt j n2 cst vvb p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 cc vvi p-acp n1, pns31 cst vvz d dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vmb pns31 xx vvi dc n1 p-acp po31 n2, vmb pns31 xx vvi p-acp pno32, vvb pno32, av-j pns31 vmb: (56) part (DIV2) 961 Page 435
4845 thus we have shewed why Gods children in the Chruch of God are compared to Lillies. thus we have showed why God's children in the Church of God Are compared to Lilies. av pns12 vhb vvn c-crq npg1 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vbr vvn p-acp n2. (56) part (DIV2) 961 Page 435
4846 To gather Lillies. To gather Lilies. pc-acp vvi n2. (57) part (DIV2) 961 Page 435
4847 Christ is said to gather these Lillies, that is, he will gather them together, Christ will not have his lillies alone scattered, christ is said to gather these Lilies, that is, he will gather them together, christ will not have his lilies alone scattered, np1 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi d n2, cst vbz, pns31 vmb vvi pno32 av, np1 vmb xx vhi po31 n2 av-j vvn, (57) part (DIV2) 962 Page 435
4848 though hee leaves them oft alone for a while, yet he will ga•her them to Congregations and Churches: though he leaves them oft alone for a while, yet he will ga•her them to Congregations and Churches: cs pns31 vvz pno32 av av-j p-acp dt n1, av pns31 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp n2 cc n2: (57) part (DIV2) 962 Page 435
4849 the name of a Church in the Originall is Ecclesia, it is nothing but a company gathered out of the world. the name of a Church in the Original is Ecclesia, it is nothing but a company gathered out of the world. dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt j-jn vbz np1, pn31 vbz pix p-acp dt n1 vvd av pp-f dt n1. (57) part (DIV2) 962 Page 435
4850 Do we thinke that we are lillies by nature; Do we think that we Are lilies by nature; vdb pns12 vvb cst pns12 vbr n2 p-acp n1; (57) part (DIV2) 962 Page 435
4851 no we are thornes and briers, God makes us lillies and then gathers us to other lillies, that one may strengthen another. no we Are thorns and briers, God makes us lilies and then gathers us to other lilies, that one may strengthen Another. dx pns12 vbr n2 cc n2, np1 vvz pno12 n2 cc av vvz pno12 pc-acp j-jn n2, cst pi vmb vvi j-jn. (57) part (DIV2) 962 Page 435
4852 The Spirit of God in his children is not a Spirit of seperation of Christians from Christians, The Spirit of God in his children is not a Spirit of separation of Christians from Christians, dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n2 vbz xx dt n1 pp-f n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1, (57) part (DIV2) 962 Page 435
4853 but a spirit of seperation from the waste wild wildernesse of the world, as we say of fire, Congregat homogenea & disgregat heterogenea, it congregates all homogeniall things, but a Spirit of separation from the waste wild Wilderness of the world, as we say of fire, Congregate homogenea & disgregat heterogenea, it congregates all Homogenial things, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 j n1 pp-f dt n1, c-acp pns12 vvb pp-f n1, j fw-la cc vvd fw-la, pn31 n2 d j n2, (57) part (DIV2) 962 Page 435
4854 as gold, which it gathers, but disgregates heterogeniall things, consumeth drosse; as gold, which it gathers, but disgregates Heterogenous things, consumeth dross; c-acp n1, r-crq pn31 vvz, cc-acp n2 j n2, vvz n1; (57) part (DIV2) 962 Page 435
4855 so the Spirit of God severs thornes and gathers lillies, gathers Christians together in the Church and will gather them for ever in Heaven. so the Spirit of God severs thorns and gathers lilies, gathers Christians together in the Church and will gather them for ever in Heaven. av dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz n2 cc vvz n2, vvz np1 av p-acp dt n1 cc vmb vvi pno32 p-acp av p-acp n1. (57) part (DIV2) 962 Page 435
4856 Thus we see the answer of the Church to the daughters of Hierus•lem, what it was, with the occasion thereof: Thus we see the answer of the Church to the daughters of Hierus•lem, what it was, with the occasion thereof: av pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, r-crq pn31 vbds, p-acp dt n1 av: (57) part (DIV2) 963 Page 435
4857 the question of the daughters of Hierusalem whither is thy Beloved gone? so that the Church was beholding to the daughters of Hierusalem for ministring such a question to give her occasion to know better what her beloved was, indeed we many times gaine by weaker Christians, good questions, the question of the daughters of Jerusalem whither is thy beloved gone? so that the Church was beholding to the daughters of Jerusalem for ministering such a question to give her occasion to know better what her Beloved was, indeed we many times gain by Weaker Christians, good questions, dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1 c-crq vbz po21 j-vvn n1? av cst dt n1 vbds vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp j-vvg d dt n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1 pc-acp vvi j r-crq pno31 vvn vbds, av pns12 d n2 vvi p-acp jc np1, j n2, (57) part (DIV2) 963 Page 436
4858 though from weake ones, minister suteable answers, it is a greeke Proverbe, that doubting begets plenty and aboundance, for doubting at the first begets resolution at last. though from weak ones, minister suitable answers, it is a greek Proverb, that doubting begets plenty and abundance, for doubting At the First begets resolution At last. cs p-acp j pi2, vvb j n2, pn31 vbz dt jp n1, cst vvg vvz n1 cc n1, p-acp vvg p-acp dt ord vvz n1 p-acp ord. (57) part (DIV2) 963 Page 436
4859 O that we could take occasion hence, to thinke of this, what excellent vertue is in the communion of Saints, O that we could take occasion hence, to think of this, what excellent virtue is in the communion of Saints, sy cst pns12 vmd vvi n1 av, pc-acp vvi pp-f d, r-crq j n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, (57) part (DIV2) 963 Page 436
4860 when they meet about heavenly exercises, what a blessing followes, when though at the entry, their affections may be flat and dull, when they meet about heavenly exercises, what a blessing follows, when though At the entry, their affections may be flat and dull, c-crq pns32 vvb p-acp j n2, r-crq dt n1 vvz, c-crq c-acp p-acp dt n1, po32 n2 vmb vbi j cc j, (57) part (DIV2) 963 Page 436
4861 yet they part not so, Christ heates and in••ames their hearts to doe mu•h good to one another. yet they part not so, christ heats and in••ames their hearts to do mu•h good to one Another. av pns32 vvb xx av, np1 n2 cc n2 po32 n2 pc-acp vdi av j p-acp crd j-jn. (57) part (DIV2) 963 Page 436
4862 O those that shall forever live together in Heaven should they not delight to live more together on earth. O those that shall forever live together in Heaven should they not delight to live more together on earth. sy d cst vmb av vvi av p-acp n1 vmd pns32 xx vvi pc-acp vvi av-dc av p-acp n1. (57) part (DIV2) 963 Page 436
4863 The end of the eighteenth Sermon. The end of the eighteenth Sermon. dt n1 pp-f dt ord n1. (57) part (DIV2) 963 Page 436
4864 THE NINETEENTH SERMON. THE NINETEENTH SERMON. dt ord n1. (58) sermon (DIV1) 963 Page 437
4865 CANT. VI. II. I am my Beloveds and my Beloved is mine, he feedeth among the Lillies. CANT. VI. II I am my Beloveds and my beloved is mine, he feeds among the Lilies. n1. crd. crd pns11 vbm po11 ng1-vvn cc po11 j-vvn vbz png11, pns31 vvz p-acp dt n2. (58) sermon (DIV1) 963 Page 437
4866 THese words are a kinde of triumphant acclamation upon all the former passages, as it were the foot of the Song, THese words Are a kind of triumphant acclamation upon all the former passages, as it were the foot of the Song, d n2 vbr dt n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp d dt j n2, c-acp pn31 vbdr dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (58) sermon (DIV1) 964 Page 437
4867 for when the Church had spoken formerly of her ill dealing with Christ, and how he thereupon absented himselfe from her, with many other passages, she shuts up all at last with this, I am ••y Beloveds and my Beloved is mine for when the Church had spoken formerly of her ill dealing with christ, and how he thereupon absented himself from her, with many other passages, she shuts up all At last with this, I am ••y Beloveds and my beloved is mine c-acp c-crq dt n1 vhd vvn av-j pp-f po31 j-jn n-vvg p-acp np1, cc c-crq pns31 av vvd px31 p-acp pno31, p-acp d j-jn n2, pns31 vvz a-acp d p-acp ord p-acp d, pns11 vbm j ng1-vvn cc po11 j-vvn vbz po11 (58) sermon (DIV1) 964 Page 438
4868 Now she begins to feele some comfort from Christ, who had estranged himselfe from her, O, (saith she) notwithstanding all my sufferings, desertions, crosses, Now she begins to feel Some Comfort from christ, who had estranged himself from her, Oh, (Says she) notwithstanding all my sufferings, desertions, Crosses, av pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp np1, r-crq vhd vvn px31 p-acp pno31, uh, (vvz pns31) p-acp d po11 n2, n2, n2, (58) sermon (DIV1) 965 Page 438
4869 and the like, I am my Beloveds and my Beloved is mine. and the like, I am my Beloveds and my beloved is mine. cc dt j, pns11 vbm po11 ng1-vvn cc po11 j-vvn vbz png11. (58) sermon (DIV1) 965 Page 438
4870 Words expressing the wondrous comfort, joy, and contentment, the Church now had in Christ, having her heart inflamed with love unto him, upon his manifesting of himselfe to her soule, I am my Beloveds and my Beloved is mine, hee •cedeth among the Lillies. Words expressing the wondrous Comfort, joy, and contentment, the Church now had in christ, having her heart inflamed with love unto him, upon his manifesting of himself to her soul, I am my Beloveds and my beloved is mine, he •cedeth among the Lilies. n2 vvg dt j n1, n1, cc n1, dt n1 av vhd p-acp np1, vhg po31 n1 vvn p-acp n1 p-acp pno31, p-acp po31 n-vvg pp-f px31 p-acp po31 n1, pns11 vbm po11 ng1-vvn cc po11 j-vvn vbz png11, pns31 vvz p-acp dt n2. (58) sermon (DIV1) 965 Page 438
4871 There is a mutuall intercourse, and vicissit•de of claiming interest betwixt Christ and his Church, I am Christs and Christ is mine, • am my Beloveds and my Beloved is mine. There is a mutual intercourse, and vicissit•de of claiming Interest betwixt christ and his Church, I am Christ and christ is mine, • am my Beloveds and my beloved is mine. pc-acp vbz dt j n1, cc n1 pp-f vvg n1 p-acp np1 cc po31 n1, pns11 vbm npg1 cc np1 vbz png11, • vbm po11 ng1-vvn cc po11 j-vvn vbz png11. (58) sermon (DIV1) 966 Page 438
4872 From the dependance an• order of the words, comming in after ▪ desertion for a while, observe, From the dependence an• order of the words, coming in After ▪ desertion for a while, observe, p-acp dt n1 n1 n1 pp-f dt n2, vvg p-acp p-acp ▪ n1 p-acp dt n1, vvb, (58) sermon (DIV1) 967 Page 438
4873 That Christ will not be long from his Church. That christ will not be long from his Church. cst np1 vmb xx vbi j p-acp po31 n1. (58) sermon (DIV1) 968 Page 438
4874 The spirituall desertions (forsakings as we use to call them) howsoever they be very irksome to the Church (that loves communion with Christ) and to aloving soule, to be deprived of the sence of her beloved, The spiritual desertions (forsakings as we use to call them) howsoever they be very irksome to the Church (that loves communion with christ) and to aloving soul, to be deprived of the sense of her Beloved, dt j n2 (n2 c-acp pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi pno32) c-acp pns32 vbb av j p-acp dt n1 (cst vvz n1 p-acp np1) cc p-acp j n1, pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 j-vvn, (58) sermon (DIV1) 969 Page 438
4875 yet notwithstanding they are but short, Christ will not be long from his Church, his love, yet notwithstanding they Are but short, christ will not be long from his Church, his love, av c-acp pns32 vbr p-acp j, np1 vmb xx vbi j p-acp po31 n1, po31 n1, (58) sermon (DIV1) 969 Page 438
4876 and her desire will not let him, they offer violence, why art thou absent (say they) why art thou so farre off, and her desire will not let him, they offer violence, why art thou absent (say they) why art thou so Far off, cc po31 n1 vmb xx vvi pno31, pns32 vvb n1, q-crq vb2r pns21 j (vvb pns32) q-crq vb2r pns21 av av-j a-acp, (58) sermon (DIV1) 969 Page 438
4877 and hidest thy selfe? Ioseph may conceale himselfe for a space, but he will have much adoe so to hold long, to be straightned to his brethren, passion will breake out. and hidest thy self? Ioseph may conceal himself for a Molle, but he will have much ado so to hold long, to be straightened to his brothers, passion will break out. cc vv2 po21 n1? np1 vmb vvi px31 p-acp dt n1, cc-acp pns31 vmb vhi d n1 av pc-acp vvi av-j, pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po31 n2, n1 vmb vvi av. (58) sermon (DIV1) 969 Page 439
4878 So Christ may seeme hard to be intreeated, and to crosse his owne sweet disposition, So christ may seem hard to be intreeated, and to cross his own sweet disposition, av np1 vmb vvi av-j pc-acp vbi vvn, cc pc-acp vvi po31 d j n1, (58) sermon (DIV1) 969 Page 439
4879 as to the woman of Caanan, but he will not long keepe at this distance, he is soone overcome, O woman great is thy Faith, have what thou wilt, as to the woman of Canaan, but he will not long keep At this distance, he is soon overcome, Oh woman great is thy Faith, have what thou wilt, c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp pns31 vmb xx av-j vvi p-acp d n1, pns31 vbz av vvn, uh n1 j vbz po21 n1, vhb q-crq pns21 vm2, (58) sermon (DIV1) 969 Page 439
4880 when she strove with him a little (as Faith is a striving grace) see how she did winne upon him. when she strove with him a little (as Faith is a striving grace) see how she did win upon him. c-crq pns31 vvd p-acp pno31 dt j (c-acp n1 vbz dt vvg n1) vvb c-crq pns31 vdd vvi p-acp pno31. (58) sermon (DIV1) 969 Page 439
4881 So the Angell and Iaacob may strive for a while, but Iaac•b at the length prooves Israel, he prevailes with God. So the Angel and Jacob may strive for a while, but Iaac•b At the length Proves Israel, he prevails with God. np1 dt n1 cc np1 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1, cc-acp vvb p-acp dt n1 vvz np1, pns31 vvz p-acp np1. (58) sermon (DIV1) 969 Page 439
4882 So it is with the Christian soule and Christ, howsoever there be desertion (for causes before mentioned) because the Church was negligent (as we heare) and partly for the time to come, that Christ by his estrangement might sweeten his comming againe, howsoever there may be strangenesse for a time, So it is with the Christian soul and christ, howsoever there be desertion (for Causes before mentioned) Because the Church was negligent (as we hear) and partly for the time to come, that christ by his estrangement might sweeten his coming again, howsoever there may be strangeness for a time, av pn31 vbz p-acp dt njp n1 cc np1, c-acp pc-acp vbi n1 (c-acp n2 a-acp vvn) c-acp dt n1 vbds j (c-acp pns12 vvb) cc av p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi, cst np1 p-acp po31 n1 vmd vvi po31 n-vvg av, c-acp pc-acp vmb vbi n1 p-acp dt n1, (58) sermon (DIV1) 969 Page 439
4883 yet Christ will returne againe to his Spouse. yet christ will return again to his Spouse. av np1 vmb vvi av p-acp po31 n1. (58) sermon (DIV1) 969 Page 439
4884 The Use should be, not onely for Comfort, to stay us in such times, but to teach us likewise to waite and never give ever, If the Church had given over here she had not had such gratious manifestations of Christ to her: The Use should be, not only for Comfort, to stay us in such times, but to teach us likewise to wait and never give ever, If the Church had given over Here she had not had such gracious manifestations of christ to her: dt n1 vmd vbi, xx av-j p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp d n2, p-acp pc-acp vvi pno12 av pc-acp vvi cc av-x vvb av, cs dt n1 vhd vvn a-acp av pns31 vhd xx vhn d j n2 pp-f np1 p-acp pno31: (58) sermon (DIV1) 970 Page 439
4885 learne hence therefore this use, to waite Gods leasure. God will waite to doe good to them that waite on him: Learn hence Therefore this use, to wait God's leisure. God will wait to do good to them that wait on him: vvb av av d n1, pc-acp vvi npg1 n1. np1 vmb vvi pc-acp vdi j p-acp pno32 cst vvb p-acp pno31: (58) sermon (DIV1) 970 Page 439
4886 if we waite his leisure, he will waite an opportunity of doing good to us, if we wait his leisure, he will wait an opportunity of doing good to us, cs pns12 vvb po31 n1, pns31 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f vdg j p-acp pno12, (58) sermon (DIV1) 970 Page 439
4887 when God seemes not to answer our prayers, let us yet waite, we shall not loose by our tarrying, he will waite to doe us good. when God seems not to answer our Prayers, let us yet wait, we shall not lose by our tarrying, he will wait to do us good. c-crq np1 vvz xx pc-acp vvi po12 n2, vvb pno12 av vvi, pns12 vmb xx vvi p-acp po12 n-vvg, pns31 vmb vvi pc-acp vdi pno12 j. (58) sermon (DIV1) 970 Page 439
4888 In the next place observe after this temporary desertion, Christ visits his Church with more aboundant comfort then ever before. In the next place observe After this temporary desertion, christ visits his Church with more abundant Comfort then ever before. p-acp dt ord n1 vvb p-acp d j n1, np1 vvz po31 n1 p-acp av-dc j n1 av av a-acp. (58) sermon (DIV1) 971 Page 440
4889 Now the Church cannot hold, My Beloved is mine and I am his, and Christ cannot hold, Now the Church cannot hold, My beloved is mine and I am his, and christ cannot hold, av dt n1 vmbx vvi, po11 j-vvn vbz png11 cc pns11 vbm po31, cc np1 vmbx vvi, (58) sermon (DIV1) 972 Page 440
4890 but fals into a large commendation of his Spouse backe againe; but falls into a large commendation of his Spouse back again; cc-acp vvz p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1 av av; (58) sermon (DIV1) 972 Page 440
4891 as she was large in his commendations, so he is large in hers, and more large, he will have the last word, therefore learne by this experience: as she was large in his commendations, so he is large in hers, and more large, he will have the last word, Therefore Learn by this experience: c-acp pns31 vbds j p-acp po31 n2, av pns31 vbz j p-acp png31, cc av-dc j, pns31 vmb vhi dt ord n1, av vvb p-acp d n1: (58) sermon (DIV1) 972 Page 440
4892 that all things worke together for the best to them that love God: all things. What evill? I evill; that all things work together for the best to them that love God: all things. What evil? I evil; cst d n2 vvi av p-acp dt js p-acp pno32 cst vvb np1: d n2. r-crq j-jn? pns11 j-jn; (58) sermon (DIV1) 972 Page 440
4893 why even sinne turnes to their humiliation, yea and disertion (those spirituall ills) turnes to their good, why even sin turns to their humiliation, yea and desertion (those spiritual ills) turns to their good, q-crq av n1 vvz p-acp po32 n1, uh cc n1 (d j n2-jn) vvz p-acp po32 j, (58) sermon (DIV1) 972 Page 440
4894 for Christ seemes to forsake for a while that he may come after with more aboundance of comfort, for christ seems to forsake for a while that he may come After with more abundance of Comfort, c-acp np1 vvz pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 cst pns31 vmb vvi a-acp p-acp dc n1 pp-f n1, (58) sermon (DIV1) 972 Page 440
4895 when once he hath enlarged the soule before with a spatious desire of his comming, to say, O that he would come, when once he hath enlarged the soul before with a spacious desire of his coming, to say, Oh that he would come, c-crq a-acp pns31 vhz vvn dt n1 a-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 n-vvg, pc-acp vvi, uh cst pns31 vmd vvi, (58) sermon (DIV1) 972 Page 440
4896 when the soule is thus stretched with desire in the sence of want, then he fils it againe till it burst soorth, My Beloved is mine and I am his ▪ it was a good experiment of Bernard, and holy man in ill times tibi accidit, &c. speaking of Christs dealing with his Church, he comes and he goeth away for thy good, he comes for thy good to comfort thee, when the soul is thus stretched with desire in the sense of want, then he fills it again till it burst forth, My beloved is mine and I am his ▪ it was a good experiment of Bernard, and holy man in ill times tibi accidit, etc. speaking of Christ dealing with his Church, he comes and he Goes away for thy good, he comes for thy good to Comfort thee, c-crq dt n1 vbz av vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cs pns31 vvz pn31 av c-acp pn31 vvd av, po11 j-vvn vbz png11 cc pns11 vbm po31 ▪ pn31 vbds dt j n1 pp-f np1, cc j n1 p-acp j-jn n2 fw-la fw-la, av vvg pp-f npg1 n-vvg p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vvz cc pns31 vvz av p-acp po21 j, pns31 vvz p-acp po21 j pc-acp vvi pno21, (58) sermon (DIV1) 972 Page 440
4897 after which is thou be not carefull to mainetaine communion with him, then he goeth away for thy good to correct thy error, After which is thou be not careful to maintain communion with him, then he Goes away for thy good to correct thy error, p-acp r-crq vbz pns21 vbb xx j pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp pno31, cs pns31 vvz av p-acp po21 j pc-acp vvi po21 n1, (58) sermon (DIV1) 972 Page 440
4898 and to enlarge thy desire of him againe, to teach thee to lay sure and faster hold upon him when thou hast him, not to let him goe againe. and to enlarge thy desire of him again, to teach thee to lay sure and faster hold upon him when thou hast him, not to let him go again. cc pc-acp vvi po21 n1 pp-f pno31 av, pc-acp vvi pno21 pc-acp vvi j cc av-jc vvi p-acp pno31 c-crq pns21 vh2 pno31, xx pc-acp vvi pno31 vvi av. (58) sermon (DIV1) 972 Page 440
4899 If you would see a paralell place to 〈 ◊ 〉, looke in Cant. • where there is the like case •t the •pouse and Christ, By night on my bed I sought him, the Church sought Christ not onely by •ay but by night, I sought him whom my s••le loved, though she wanted him, If you would see a parallel place to 〈 ◊ 〉, look in Cant • where there is the like case •t the •pouse and christ, By night on my Bed I sought him, the Church sought christ not only by •ay but by night, I sought him whom my s••le loved, though she wanted him, cs pn22 vmd vvi dt n1 n1 pc-acp 〈 sy 〉, vvi p-acp np1 • c-crq pc-acp vbz dt j n1 vvi dt n1 cc np1, p-acp n1 p-acp po11 n1 pns11 vvd pno31, dt n1 vvd np1 xx av-j p-acp n1 cc-acp p-acp n1, pns11 vvd pno31 r-crq po11 n1 vvd, c-acp pns31 vvd pno31, (58) sermon (DIV1) 973 Page 441
4900 yet her soule loved him constantly, though a Christians soule have not present communion with Christ, yet her soul loved him constantly, though a Christians soul have not present communion with christ, av po31 n1 vvd pno31 av-j, cs dt njpg2 n1 vhb xx j n1 p-acp np1, (58) sermon (DIV1) 973 Page 441
4901 yet he may truely say, my soule loves him, because she seekes him diligently and constantly in the use of all the meanes, yet he may truly say, my soul loves him, Because she seeks him diligently and constantly in the use of all the means, av pns31 vmb av-j vvi, po11 n1 vvz pno31, c-acp pns31 vvz pno31 av-j cc av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f d dt n2, (58) sermon (DIV1) 973 Page 441
4902 so we see the Church before my text, cals him my beloved still though she wanted communion with him, well she goes on, I sought him, but I found him not, would the Church give over there? no, so we see the Church before my text, calls him my Beloved still though she wanted communion with him, well she Goes on, I sought him, but I found him not, would the Church give over there? no, av pns12 vvb dt n1 p-acp po11 n1, vvz pno31 po11 j-vvn n1 cs pns31 vvd n1 p-acp pno31, av pns31 vvz a-acp, pns11 vvd pno31, cc-acp pns11 vvd pno31 xx, vmd dt n1 vvb a-acp a-acp? uh-dx, (58) sermon (DIV1) 973 Page 441
4903 then she riseth and goeth about the citty and about the streets and seekes him whom her soule loved, seekes him and will not give ove•. then she Riseth and Goes about the City and about the streets and seeks him whom her soul loved, seeks him and will not give ove•. cs pns31 vvz cc vvz p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp dt n2 cc vvz pno31 r-crq po31 n1 vvd, vvz pno31 cc vmb xx vvi n1. (58) sermon (DIV1) 973 Page 441
4904 So I sought him (but I wanted the issue of my seeking) • found him not, what comes upon that, The Watchmen god about the City and find her, of whom, So I sought him (but I wanted the issue of my seeking) • found him not, what comes upon that, The Watchmen god about the city and find her, of whom, av pns11 vvd pno31 (cc-acp pns11 vvd dt n1 pp-f po11 n-vvg) • vvd pno31 xx, q-crq vvz p-acp d, dt n2 n1 p-acp dt n1 cc vvi pno31, pp-f ro-crq, (58) sermon (DIV1) 973 Page 441
4905 when by her own seeking she could not finde Christ, she inquires, Saw you him whom my s••le loveth, she enquires of the Watchmen, the guides of Gods people, who could not satisfie her fully, she could not find her beloved, when by her own seeking she could not find christ, she inquires, Saw you him whom my s••le loves, she enquires of the Watchmen, the guides of God's people, who could not satisfy her Fully, she could not find her Beloved, c-crq p-acp po31 d vvg pns31 vmd xx vvi np1, pns31 vvz, vvd pn22 pno31 r-crq po11 n1 vvz, pns31 vvz pp-f dt n2, dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1, r-crq vmd xx vvi pno31 av-j, pns31 vmd xx vvi po31 j-vvn, (58) sermon (DIV1) 973 Page 441
4906 yet what doth she, she shewes Verse 4. It was but a li••le that she stayed (after she had used all meanes private and publike, in her bed, out of her bed, by the Watchmen and others: yet what does she, she shows Verse 4. It was but a li••le that she stayed (After she had used all means private and public, in her Bed, out of her Bed, by the Watchmen and Others: av q-crq vdz pns31, pns31 vvz vvb crd pn31 vbds p-acp dt n1 cst pns31 vvd (c-acp pns31 vhd vvn d n2 j cc j, p-acp po31 n1, av pp-f po31 n1, p-acp dt n2 cc n2-jn: (58) sermon (DIV1) 973 Page 441
4907 yet saith she, it was but a little that I was past from them, she had not an answer presently, yet Says she, it was but a little that I was passed from them, she had not an answer presently, av vvz pns31, pn31 vbds p-acp dt j cst pns11 vbds vvn p-acp pno32, pns31 vhd xx dt n1 av-j, (58) sermon (DIV1) 973 Page 442
4908 though the Watchmen gave her some good counsell, it was not presently, yet not long after. though the Watchmen gave her Some good counsel, it was not presently, yet not long After. cs dt n2 vvd pno31 d j n1, pn31 vbds xx av-j, av xx av-j a-acp. (58) sermon (DIV1) 973 Page 442
4909 Christ will exercise us a while with waiting It was but a little that I passed from them, christ will exercise us a while with waiting It was but a little that I passed from them, np1 vmb vvi pno12 dt n1 p-acp j-vvg pn31 vbds p-acp dt j cst pns11 vvd p-acp pno32, (58) sermon (DIV1) 973 Page 442
4910 but I found him whom my soule loved. but I found him whom my soul loved. cc-acp pns11 vvd pno31 r-crq po11 n1 vvd. (58) sermon (DIV1) 973 Page 442
4911 After all our seeking there must be waiting, and then we shall finde him whom our soule loveth: After all our seeking there must be waiting, and then we shall find him whom our soul loves: p-acp d po12 vvg a-acp vmb vbi vvg, cc av pns12 vmb vvi pno31 ro-crq po12 n1 vvz: (58) sermon (DIV1) 973 Page 442
4912 perhaps we have used all meanes private and publike, and yet finde not that comfort we look for, O but waite a while, God hath a long time waited for thee, be thou content to waite a while for him, we shall not loose by it, perhaps we have used all means private and public, and yet find not that Comfort we look for, Oh but wait a while, God hath a long time waited for thee, be thou content to wait a while for him, we shall not lose by it, av pns12 vhb vvn d n2 j cc j, cc av vvb xx d n1 pns12 vvb p-acp, uh cc-acp vvi dt n1, np1 vhz dt j n1 vvn p-acp pno21, vbb pns21 j pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp pno31, pns12 vmb xx vvi p-acp pn31, (58) sermon (DIV1) 973 Page 442
4913 for it followes in the next verse, after she had found him whom her soule loved, I held him, I would not let him goe, so this is the issue of desertions, they stirre up diligence and searching in the use of meanes private and publike, for it follows in the next verse, After she had found him whom her soul loved, I held him, I would not let him go, so this is the issue of desertions, they stir up diligence and searching in the use of means private and public, c-acp pn31 vvz p-acp dt ord n1, c-acp pns31 vhd vvn pno31 r-crq po31 n1 vvd, pns11 vvd pno31, pns11 vmd xx vvi pno31 vvi, av d vbz dt n1 pp-f n2, pns32 vvb a-acp n1 cc vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 j cc j, (58) sermon (DIV1) 973 Page 442
4914 and exercise patience to waite Gods leisure, who will not suffer a gratious soule to faile of its expectation, at length he will fulfill the desires of them that feare him, and exercise patience to wait God's leisure, who will not suffer a gracious soul to fail of its expectation, At length he will fulfil the Desires of them that Fear him, cc vvi n1 pc-acp vvi npg1 n1, r-crq vmb xx vvi dt j n1 pc-acp vvi pp-f po31 n1, p-acp n1 pns31 vmb vvi dt n2 pp-f pno32 cst vvb pno31, (58) sermon (DIV1) 973 Page 442
4915 and this comes of their patience, grace growes greater and stronger, I held him and would not let him goe, and this comes of their patience, grace grows greater and Stronger, I held him and would not let him go, cc d vvz pp-f po32 n1, n1 vvz jc cc jc, pns11 vvd pno31 cc vmd xx vvi pno31 vvi, (58) sermon (DIV1) 973 Page 442
4916 untill I had brought him unto my mothers house. until I had brought him unto my mother's house. c-acp pns11 vhd vvn pno31 p-acp po11 ng1 n1. (58) sermon (DIV1) 973 Page 442
4917 Thus you see how the Spirit expresseth the sametruthin another state of the Church Compare place with place. Thus you see how the Spirit Expresses the sametruthin Another state of the Church Compare place with place. av pn22 vvb c-crq dt n1 vvz dt av j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1 vvb n1 p-acp n1. (58) sermon (DIV1) 973 Page 442
4918 To goe on, I am my Beloveds and my Beloved is mine. The words themselves are a passionate expression of long lookt for consolation. To go on, I am my Beloveds and my beloved is mine. The words themselves Are a passionate expression of long looked for consolation. p-acp vvi a-acp, pns11 vbm po11 ng1-vvn cc po11 j-vvn vbz png11. dt n2 px32 vbr av j n1 pp-f j vvn p-acp n1. (58) sermon (DIV1) 973 Page 442
4919 Affections have eloquence of their own beyond words feare hath a proper expression, love vents it selfe in broken words, Affections have eloquence of their own beyond words Fear hath a proper expression, love vents it self in broken words, n2 vhb n1 pp-f po32 d p-acp n2 n1 vhz dt j n1, n1 vvz pn31 n1 p-acp j-vvn n2, (58) sermon (DIV1) 974 Page 443
4920 & sighs, delighting in a peculiar eloquence suitable to the height and pitch of the affection, that no words can reach unto, & sighs, delighting in a peculiar eloquence suitable to the height and pitch of the affection, that no words can reach unto, cc n2, vvg p-acp dt j n1 j p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, cst dx n2 vmb vvi p-acp, (58) sermon (DIV1) 974 Page 443
4921 so that here is more in the words breath'd from such an inflamed heart the• in ordinary construction can bee pickt out ( I am my Bel•veds, &c) comming from a full and large heart, expressing the union and communion between Christ & the Church (especially after a desertion) I am my Beloveds and my Beloved is mine. so that Here is more in the words breathed from such an inflamed heart the• in ordinary construction can be picked out (I am my Bel•veds, etc.) coming from a full and large heart, expressing the Union and communion between christ & the Church (especially After a desertion) I am my Beloveds and my beloved is mine. av cst av vbz av-dc p-acp dt n2 vvn p-acp d dt j-vvn n1 n1 p-acp j n1 vmb vbi vvn av (pns11 vbm po11 ng1-vvn, av) vvg p-acp dt j cc j n1, vvg dt n1 cc n1 p-acp np1 cc dt n1 (av-j p-acp dt n1) pns11 vbm po11 ng1-vvn cc po11 j-vvn vbz png11. (58) sermon (DIV1) 974 Page 443
4922 First, (I say) the union, viz. the union of persons which is before all comfort and communion of graces, I am my Beloveds and my Beloved is mine, Christs person is ours, and our persons are his: First, (I say) the Union, viz. the Union of Persons which is before all Comfort and communion of graces, I am my Beloveds and my beloved is mine, Christ person is ours, and our Persons Are his: ord, (pns11 vvb) dt n1, n1 dt n1 pp-f n2 r-crq vbz p-acp d n1 cc n1 pp-f n2, pns11 vbm po11 ng1-vvn cc po11 j-vvn vbz png11, npg1 n1 vbz png12, cc po12 n2 vbr po31: (58) sermon (DIV1) 975 Page 443
4923 for as it is in marriage, if the person of the husband be not the wives, his goods are not hers, nor his titles of honour; for as it is in marriage, if the person of the husband be not the wives, his goods Are not hers, nor his titles of honour; c-acp c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp n1, cs dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbb xx dt n2, po31 n2-j vbr xx png31, ccx po31 n2 pp-f n1; (58) sermon (DIV1) 975 Page 443
4924 for these come all to her, because his person is hers, he having passed over the right of his owne body and of his person to his wife, for these come all to her, Because his person is hers, he having passed over the right of his own body and of his person to his wife, p-acp d vvb d p-acp pno31, c-acp po31 n1 vbz png31, pns31 vhg vvn p-acp dt n-jn pp-f po31 d n1 cc pp-f po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1, (58) sermon (DIV1) 975 Page 443
4925 as she hath passed over all the right of her selfe to her husband so it is in this mysticall marriage that that intitles us to communion of graces is union of persons betweene Christ and his Church, I am my Beloveds and my Beloved himselfe is mine; as she hath passed over all the right of her self to her husband so it is in this mystical marriage that that entitles us to communion of graces is Union of Persons between christ and his Church, I am my Beloveds and my beloved himself is mine; c-acp pns31 vhz vvn p-acp d dt n-jn pp-f po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1 av pn31 vbz p-acp d j n1 cst d vvz pno12 p-acp n1 pp-f n2 vbz n1 pp-f n2 p-acp np1 cc po31 n1, pns11 vbm po11 ng1-vvn cc po11 j-vvn px31 vbz png11; (58) sermon (DIV1) 975 Page 443
4926 And indeed nothing els will content a Christians heart, he would not care so much for Heaven it selfe, And indeed nothing Else will content a Christians heart, he would not care so much for Heaven it self, cc av pix av vmb vvi dt njpg2 n1, pns31 vmd xx vvi av av-d p-acp n1 pn31 n1, (58) sermon (DIV1) 975 Page 443
4927 if he had not Christ there ▪ the Sacrament, Word, and Comforts why doth he esteeme them, if he had not christ there ▪ the Sacrament, Word, and Comforts why does he esteem them, cs pns31 vhd xx np1 a-acp ▪ dt n1, n1, cc n2 r-crq vdz pns31 vvi pno32, (58) sermon (DIV1) 975 Page 443
4928 as they come from Christ and as they leade to Christ, it is but an adulterous and base affection to love any thing severed from Christ. as they come from christ and as they lead to christ, it is but an adulterous and base affection to love any thing severed from christ. c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp np1 cc c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp np1, pn31 vbz p-acp dt j cc j n1 pc-acp vvi d n1 vvn p-acp np1. (58) sermon (DIV1) 975 Page 443
4929 Now from this union of persons comes a communion of all other things whatsoever, I am my Beloveds and my Beloved is mine, if Christ himselfe be mine, Now from this Union of Persons comes a communion of all other things whatsoever, I am my Beloveds and my beloved is mine, if christ himself be mine, av p-acp d n1 pp-f n2 vvz dt n1 pp-f d j-jn n2 r-crq, pns11 vbm po11 ng1-vvn cc po11 j-vvn vbz png11, cs np1 px31 vbi po11, (58) sermon (DIV1) 976 Page 444
4930 then all is mine, what he hath done, what he hath suffered is mine, the benefit of all is mine, what he hath is mine, his prerogatives and priviledges to be the Son of God and heire of Heaven and the like, all is mine, then all is mine, what he hath done, what he hath suffered is mine, the benefit of all is mine, what he hath is mine, his prerogatives and privileges to be the Son of God and heir of Heaven and the like, all is mine, cs d vbz png11, r-crq pns31 vhz vdn, r-crq pns31 vhz vvn vbz png11, dt n1 pp-f d vbz png11, r-crq pns31 vhz vbz png11, po31 n2 cc n2 pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f np1 cc n1 pp-f n1 cc dt j, d vbz png11, (58) sermon (DIV1) 976 Page 444
4931 why • himselfe is mine, union is the foundation of communion. why • himself is mine, Union is the Foundation of communion. q-crq • px31 vbz png11, n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1. (58) sermon (DIV1) 976 Page 444
4932 So it is here with the Church, I am my Beloveds, my person is his, my life is his, to glorifie him, So it is Here with the Church, I am my Beloveds, my person is his, my life is his, to Glorify him, av pn31 vbz av p-acp dt n1, pns11 vbm po11 ng1-vvn, po11 n1 vbz png31, po11 n1 vbz png31, pc-acp vvi pno31, (58) sermon (DIV1) 976 Page 444
4933 and to lay it downe when he will, my goods are his, my reputation his, I am content to sacrifice all for him, I am his, all mine is his: and to lay it down when he will, my goods Are his, my reputation his, I am content to sacrifice all for him, I am his, all mine is his: cc pc-acp vvi pn31 a-acp c-crq pns31 vmb, po11 n2-j vbr png31, po11 n1 po31, pns11 vbm j pc-acp vvi d p-acp pno31, pns11 vbm po31, d n1 vbz po31: (58) sermon (DIV1) 976 Page 444
4934 so you see there is union and communion mutually betweene Christ and his Church. so you see there is Union and communion mutually between christ and his Church. av pn22 vvb pc-acp vbz n1 cc n1 av-j p-acp np1 cc po31 n1. (58) sermon (DIV1) 976 Page 444
4935 The Originall and spring hereof is Christs uniting and communicating himselfe to his Church first, the spring begins to the streame, what hath the streame or cesterne in it, The Original and spring hereof is Christ uniting and communicating himself to his Church First, the spring begins to the stream, what hath the stream or cistern in it, dt j-jn cc n1 av vbz npg1 n-vvg cc vvg px31 p-acp po31 n1 ord, dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1, r-crq vhz dt n1 cc n1 p-acp pn31, (58) sermon (DIV1) 976 Page 444
4936 but what is had from the spring; first we love him, because he loved us first. but what is had from the spring; First we love him, Because he loved us First. cc-acp q-crq vbz vhd p-acp dt n1; ord pns12 vvb pno31, c-acp pns31 vvd pno12 ord. (58) sermon (DIV1) 976 Page 444
4937 It was a true speech of Augustine, Quicquid bo•••, &c, whatsoever is good in the world or lovely it is either God or from God, it is either Christ or from Christ, he begins it: It was a true speech of Augustine, Quicquid bo•••, etc., whatsoever is good in the world or lovely it is either God or from God, it is either christ or from christ, he begins it: pn31 vbds dt j n1 pp-f np1, fw-la n1, av, r-crq vbz j p-acp dt n1 cc j pn31 vbz av-d np1 cc p-acp np1, pn31 vbz av-d np1 cc p-acp np1, pns31 vvz pn31: (58) sermon (DIV1) 976 Page 444
4938 it is said in nature, love descends, the father and the mother love the child before the child can love them, love indeed is of a fiery nature, onely here is the dissimilitude, fire ascends, love descends, it is stronger descending from the greater to the lesse, it is said in nature, love descends, the father and the mother love the child before the child can love them, love indeed is of a fiery nature, only Here is the dissimilitude, fire ascends, love descends, it is Stronger descending from the greater to the less, pn31 vbz vvn p-acp n1, n1 vvz, dt n1 cc dt n1 vvb dt n1 p-acp dt n1 vmb vvi pno32, vvb av vbz pp-f dt j n1, av-j av vbz dt n1, n1 vvz, n1 vvz, pn31 vbz jc vvg p-acp dt jc p-acp dt av-dc, (58) sermon (DIV1) 976 Page 444
4939 then ascending up from the meaner to the greater, and that for this, Amongst other reasons, Because the greater person lookes upon the lesser as a peece of himselfe: then ascending up from the meaner to the greater, and that for this, among other Reasons, Because the greater person looks upon the lesser as a piece of himself: av vvg a-acp p-acp dt jc p-acp dt jc, cc cst p-acp d, p-acp j-jn n2, p-acp dt jc n1 vvz p-acp dt jc p-acp dt n1 pp-f px31: (58) sermon (DIV1) 976 Page 445
4940 sees himselfe in it, the father and mother see themselves in their childe: sees himself in it, the father and mother see themselves in their child: vvz px31 p-acp pn31, dt n1 cc n1 vvb px32 p-acp po32 n1: (58) sermon (DIV1) 976 Page 445
4941 so God loves us more then we can love him, because he sees his image in us; so God loves us more then we can love him, Because he sees his image in us; av np1 vvz pno12 dc cs pns12 vmb vvi pno31, c-acp pns31 vvz po31 n1 p-acp pno12; (58) sermon (DIV1) 976 Page 445
4942 neither is there only a priority of order, he loves us first, and then wee love him, neither is there only a priority of order, he loves us First, and then we love him, dx vbz a-acp j dt n1 pp-f n1, pns31 vvz pno12 ord, cc av pns12 vvb pno31, (58) sermon (DIV1) 976 Page 445
4943 but also of causality, he is the cause of our love, not by way of motive onely, hee loves us, but also of causality, he is the cause of our love, not by Way of motive only, he loves us, cc-acp av pp-f n1, pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, xx p-acp n1 pp-f n1 av-j, pns31 vvz pno12, (58) sermon (DIV1) 976 Page 445
4944 and therefore from an ingenious spirit we must love him againe, but he gives us his Spirit, circumciseth our hearts to love him: and Therefore from an ingenious Spirit we must love him again, but he gives us his Spirit, Circumciseth our hearts to love him: cc av p-acp dt j n1 pns12 vmb vvi pno31 av, cc-acp pns31 vvz pno12 po31 n1, vvz po12 n2 pc-acp vvi pno31: (58) sermon (DIV1) 976 Page 445
4945 for all the motives or morall perswasions in the world without the Spirit cannot make us love, we are taught of God to love one another, our brethren whom we see daily, saith Paul, much more need we to be taught to love him whom we never saw, so that his love kindles ours by way of reflection. for all the motives or moral persuasions in the world without the Spirit cannot make us love, we Are taught of God to love one Another, our brothers whom we see daily, Says Paul, much more need we to be taught to love him whom we never saw, so that his love kindles ours by Way of reflection. c-acp d dt n2 cc j n2 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 vmbx vvi pno12 vvi, pns12 vbr vvn pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi pi j-jn, po12 n2 ro-crq pns12 vvb av-j, vvz np1, d dc n1 pns12 pc-acp vbi vvn pc-acp vvi pno31 ro-crq pns12 av-x vvd, av cst po31 n1 vvz png12 p-acp n1 pp-f n1. (58) sermon (DIV1) 976 Page 445
4946 In the New-Covenant, God works both parts, his owne and our parts too, our love to him, our feare of him, our faith in him, hee works all, In the New-covenant, God works both parts, his own and our parts too, our love to him, our Fear of him, our faith in him, he works all, p-acp dt n1, np1 vvz d n2, po31 d cc po12 n2 av, po12 n1 p-acp pno31, po12 n1 pp-f pno31, po12 n1 p-acp pno31, pns31 vvz d, (58) sermon (DIV1) 977 Page 445
4947 even as he shewes his own love to us. even as he shows his own love to us. av c-acp pns31 vvz po31 d n1 p-acp pno12. (58) sermon (DIV1) 977 Page 445
4948 If God love us thus, what must we doe? meditate upon his love, let our hearts be warmed with the consideration of it, let us bring them to that fire of his love, and then they will wax hot within us, If God love us thus, what must we do? meditate upon his love, let our hearts be warmed with the consideration of it, let us bring them to that fire of his love, and then they will wax hight within us, cs np1 vvb pno12 av, q-crq vmb pns12 vdi? vvi p-acp po31 n1, vvb po12 n2 vbb vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, vvb pno12 vvi pno32 p-acp d n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc av pns32 vmb vvi j p-acp pno12, (58) sermon (DIV1) 978 Page 445
4949 and beg the Spirit, Lord thou hast promised to give thy Spirit to them that aske it, and beg the Spirit, Lord thou hast promised to give thy Spirit to them that ask it, cc vvb dt n1, n1 pns21 vh2 vvn pc-acp vvi po21 n1 p-acp pno32 cst vvb pn31, (58) sermon (DIV1) 978 Page 445
4950 and to circumcise our hearts to love thee, and to love one another, give thy holy Spirit as thou hast promised. and to circumcise our hearts to love thee, and to love one Another, give thy holy Spirit as thou hast promised. cc pc-acp vvi po12 n2 pc-acp vvi pno21, cc pc-acp vvi pi j-jn, vvb po21 j n1 c-acp pns21 vh2 vvn. (58) sermon (DIV1) 978 Page 446
4951 In a word these words, I am my Bel•veds and my Beloved is mine, to joyne them both together, they imply a mutuall propriety, Christ h•th a propriety in me, and • in Christ peculiar propriety, Christ is mine, In a word these words, I am my Bel•veds and my beloved is mine, to join them both together, they imply a mutual propriety, christ h•th a propriety in me, and • in christ peculiar propriety, christ is mine, p-acp dt n1 d n2, pns11 vbm po11 ng1-vvn cc po11 j-vvn vbz png11, pc-acp vvi pno32 d av, pns32 vvb dt j n1, np1 vhz dt n1 p-acp pno11, cc • p-acp np1 j n1, np1 vbz png11, (58) sermon (DIV1) 979 Page 446
4952 so as I have none in the world so mine, whom have • in Heaven but Christ, so as I have none in the world so mine, whom have • in Heaven but christ, av c-acp pns11 vhb pix p-acp dt n1 av po11, r-crq vhb • p-acp n1 p-acp np1, (58) sermon (DIV1) 979 Page 446
4953 and what is there in earth in comparison of him, he is mine, and mine in a peculiar manner, and what is there in earth in comparison of him, he is mine, and mine in a peculiar manner, cc r-crq vbz a-acp p-acp n1 p-acp n1 pp-f pno31, pns31 vbz png11, cc png11 p-acp dt j n1, (58) sermon (DIV1) 979 Page 446
4954 and J am his in a peculiar manner, there is propriety with peculiarity ▪ and J am his in a peculiar manner, there is propriety with peculiarity ▪ cc pns11 vbm po31 p-acp dt j n1, pc-acp vbz n1 p-acp n1 ▪ (58) sermon (DIV1) 979 Page 446
4955 Then againe these words I am his, implies 〈 ◊ 〉 love, all is mutuall in them, mutuall propriety, mutuall peculiarity and mutuall love, I love Christ so as I love nothing else, there is nothing above him in my heart, Then again these words I am his, Implies 〈 ◊ 〉 love, all is mutual in them, mutual propriety, mutual peculiarity and mutual love, I love christ so as I love nothing Else, there is nothing above him in my heart, av av d n2 pns11 vbm po31, vvz 〈 sy 〉 vvb, d vbz j p-acp pno32, j n1, j n1 cc j n1, pns11 vvb np1 av c-acp pns11 vvb pix av, pc-acp vbz pix p-acp pno31 p-acp po11 n1, (58) sermon (DIV1) 980 Page 446
4956 as Christ loves me more then any thing else (saith the Church) and every Christian: as christ loves me more then any thing Else (Says the Church) and every Christian: c-acp np1 vvz pno11 av-dc cs d n1 av (vvz dt n1) cc d np1: (58) sermon (DIV1) 980 Page 446
4957 he loves all, and gives outward benefits to all, but to me he hath given himselfe, so love I him. he loves all, and gives outward benefits to all, but to me he hath given himself, so love I him. pns31 vvz d, cc vvz j n2 p-acp d, cc-acp p-acp pno11 pns31 vhz vvn px31, av vvb pns11 pno31. (58) sermon (DIV1) 980 Page 446
4958 As the husband loves all in the family, his cattell and his servants, but he gives himselfe to his Spouse. As the husband loves all in the family, his cattle and his Servants, but he gives himself to his Spouse. p-acp dt n1 vvz d p-acp dt n1, po31 n2 cc po31 n2, cc-acp pns31 vvz px31 p-acp po31 n1. (58) sermon (DIV1) 980 Page 446
4959 So Christ is mine, himselfe is mine, and my selfe a• Christs, he hath my soule, my affections, my body, So christ is mine, himself is mine, and my self a• Christ, he hath my soul, my affections, my body, av np1 vbz png11, px31 vbz png11, cc po11 n1 n1 npg1, pns31 vhz po11 n1, po11 n2, po11 n1, (58) sermon (DIV1) 980 Page 446
4960 and all, he hath a 〈 ◊ 〉 in me and a peculiarity in me, hee hath my affection and love to the uttermost, and all, he hath a 〈 ◊ 〉 in me and a peculiarity in me, he hath my affection and love to the uttermost, cc d, pns31 vhz dt 〈 sy 〉 p-acp pno11 cc dt n1 p-acp pno11, pns31 vhz po11 n1 cc vvi p-acp dt j, (58) sermon (DIV1) 980 Page 446
4961 as I have his, for there is an entercourse in these words. as I have his, for there is an intercourse in these words. c-acp pns11 vhb po31, c-acp pc-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp d n2. (58) sermon (DIV1) 980 Page 446
4962 Then againe, they imply mutuall familiarity, Christ is familiar to my soule and I to Christ, he discovers himselfe to me in the 〈 ◊ 〉 of hi• love, Then again, they imply mutual familiarity, christ is familiar to my soul and I to christ, he discovers himself to me in the 〈 ◊ 〉 of hi• love, av av, pns32 vvb j n1, np1 vbz j-jn p-acp po11 n1 cc pns11 p-acp np1, pns31 vvz px31 p-acp pno11 p-acp dt 〈 sy 〉 pp-f n1 n1, (58) sermon (DIV1) 981 Page 447
4963 and I discover my selfe to him in prayer and meditation, opening my soule to him upon all occasions. and I discover my self to him in prayer and meditation, opening my soul to him upon all occasions. cc pns11 vvb po11 n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp n1 cc n1, vvg po11 n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp d n2. (58) sermon (DIV1) 981 Page 447
4964 Gods children have a 〈 ◊ 〉 of prayer, which is a spirit of fellowship, and 〈 ◊ 〉 (as it were) to God in Christ; God's children have a 〈 ◊ 〉 of prayer, which is a Spirit of fellowship, and 〈 ◊ 〉 (as it were) to God in christ; npg1 n2 vhb dt 〈 sy 〉 pp-f n1, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, cc 〈 sy 〉 (c-acp pn31 vbdr) p-acp np1 p-acp np1; (58) sermon (DIV1) 981 Page 447
4965 It is the language of a new borne Christian, he 〈 ◊ 〉 to his Father, there is a kinde of familia•ity betweene him and his God in Christ, who gives the entrance and accesse to God, It is the language of a new born Christian, he 〈 ◊ 〉 to his Father, there is a kind of familia•ity between him and his God in christ, who gives the Entrance and access to God, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j vvn np1, pns31 〈 sy 〉 pc-acp po31 n1, pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno31 cc po31 n1 p-acp np1, r-crq vvz dt n1 cc n1 p-acp np1, (58) sermon (DIV1) 981 Page 447
4966 so that where there is not a kinde of familiarity in prayer and opening of the soule to Christ upon all occasions, there is not this holy communion. so that where there is not a kind of familiarity in prayer and opening of the soul to christ upon all occasions, there is not this holy communion. av cst c-crq pc-acp vbz xx dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1 cc n-vvg pp-f dt n1 p-acp np1 p-acp d n2, pc-acp vbz xx d j n1. (58) sermon (DIV1) 981 Page 447
4967 Those that are not given to prayer, they cannot in truth speake these words, as the Church doth here, I 〈 ◊ 〉 my Beloveds and my 〈 ◊ 〉 is mine, for they imply sweet familiarity. Those that Are not given to prayer, they cannot in truth speak these words, as the Church does Here, I 〈 ◊ 〉 my Beloveds and my 〈 ◊ 〉 is mine, for they imply sweet familiarity. d cst vbr xx vvn p-acp n1, pns32 vmbx p-acp n1 vvi d n2, c-acp dt n1 vdz av, pns11 〈 sy 〉 po11 ng1-vvn cc po11|n1 〈 sy 〉 vbz png11, c-acp pns32 vvb j n1. (58) sermon (DIV1) 981 Page 447
4968 Then againe they imply mutuall 〈 ◊ 〉 one to another, he is mine and I am his, the one is a glasse to the other, Christ sees himselfe in me, I see my selfe in him, Then again they imply mutual 〈 ◊ 〉 one to Another, he is mine and I am his, the one is a glass to the other, christ sees himself in me, I see my self in him, av av pns32 vvb j 〈 sy 〉 pi p-acp n-jn, pns31 vbz png11 cc pns11 vbm po31, dt pi vbz dt n1 p-acp dt n-jn, np1 vvz px31 p-acp pno11, pns11 vvb po11 n1 p-acp pno31, (58) sermon (DIV1) 982 Page 447
4969 for this is the issue of spirituall love, especially that is breeds likenesse and resemblance of the party loved in the soule that loveth: for this is the issue of spiritual love, especially that is breeds likeness and resemblance of the party loved in the soul that loves: c-acp d vbz dt n1 pp-f j n1, av-j d vbz vvz n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 vvd p-acp dt n1 cst vvz: (58) sermon (DIV1) 982 Page 447
4970 for love 〈 ◊ 〉 the soule to the likenesse of the party loved, I am his, I resemble him, I am his, I have given my selfe to him, I carry his picture and resemblance in my soule, for love 〈 ◊ 〉 the soul to the likeness of the party loved, I am his, I resemble him, I am his, I have given my self to him, I carry his picture and resemblance in my soul, p-acp n1 〈 sy 〉 dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvd, pns11 vbm po31, pns11 vvb pno31, pns11 vbm po31, pns11 vhb vvn po11 n1 p-acp pno31, pns11 vvb po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp po11 n1, (58) sermon (DIV1) 982 Page 447
4971 for theyare words of mutuall confor•ity. for theyare words of mutual confor•ity. p-acp j n2 pp-f j n1. (58) sermon (DIV1) 982 Page 447
4972 Christ out of love became like me in all things, wherein I am not like the Divell (that is 〈 ◊ 〉 excepted) if he 〈 ◊ 〉 like me, taking my nature that I might be neare him in the fellowship of grace, My Beloved is mine, I will be as like him as possible I can, I am his, every Christian carries a character of Christs disposition as farre as weaknesse will suffer, you may know Christ in every Christian, christ out of love became like me in all things, wherein I am not like the devil (that is 〈 ◊ 〉 excepted) if he 〈 ◊ 〉 like me, taking my nature that I might be near him in the fellowship of grace, My beloved is mine, I will be as like him as possible I can, I am his, every Christian carries a character of Christ disposition as Far as weakness will suffer, you may know christ in every Christian, np1 av pp-f n1 vvd av-j pno11 p-acp d n2, c-crq pns11 vbm xx av-j dt n1 (cst vbz 〈 sy 〉 vvn) cs pns31 〈 sy 〉 av-j pno11, vvg po11 n1 cst pns11 vmd vbi av-j pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, po11 j-vvn vbz png11, pns11 vmb vbi a-acp av-j pno31 c-acp av-j pns11 vmb, pns11 vbm po31, d njp vvz dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 c-acp av-j c-acp n1 vmb vvi, pn22 vmb vvi np1 p-acp d njp, (58) sermon (DIV1) 982 Page 448
4973 for as the Kings coyne carries the stamp of the King, C•sars coyne beares Caesars superscription. for as the Kings coin carries the stamp of the King, C•sars coin bears Caesars superscription. c-acp p-acp dt ng1 n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, npg1 n1 vvz npg1 n1. (58) sermon (DIV1) 982 Page 448
4974 So every Christian soule is Gods coyne, and he sets his owne stampe upon it, if wee bee Christs, there is a mutuall conformitie betwixt him and us. So every Christian soul is God's coin, and he sets his own stamp upon it, if we be Christ, there is a mutual conformity betwixt him and us. av d njp n1 vbz ng1 n1, cc pns31 vvz po31 d n1 p-acp pn31, cs pns12 vbb npg1, pc-acp vbz dt j n1 p-acp pno31 cc pno12. (58) sermon (DIV1) 982 Page 448
4975 Now where you see a malitious, uncleane, worldly spirit, know that is a stampe of the Divell, none of Christs, he that hath not the Spirit of God is none of his, Now where you see a malicious, unclean, worldly Spirit, know that is a stamp of the devil, none of Christ, he that hath not the Spirit of God is none of his, av c-crq pn22 vvb dt j, j, j n1, vvb d vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pix pp-f npg1, pns31 cst vhz xx dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz pix pp-f png31, (58) sermon (DIV1) 983 Page 448
4976 now where the Spirit of Christ is, i• stamps Christs likenesse upon the soule, therefore we are exhorted, Phil. 2. 5. to be like minded to Christ. now where the Spirit of christ is, i• stamps Christ likeness upon the soul, Therefore we Are exhorted, Philip 2. 5. to be like minded to christ. av c-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz, n1 vvz npg1 n1 p-acp dt n1, av pns12 vbr vvn, np1 crd crd pc-acp vbi av-j vvn p-acp np1. (58) sermon (DIV1) 983 Page 448
4977 Againe, these words, I am my Beloveds and my Beloved is mine, imply a mutuall care that Christ and the soule have one of the good of another, of each others honour and reputation, Again, these words, I am my Beloveds and my beloved is mine, imply a mutual care that christ and the soul have one of the good of Another, of each Others honour and reputation, av, d n2, pns11 vbm po11 ng1-vvn cc po11 j-vvn vbz png11, vvb dt j n1 cst np1 cc dt n1 vhi crd pp-f dt j pp-f j-jn, pp-f d ng1-jn n1 cc n1, (58) sermon (DIV1) 984 Page 448
4978 as Christ hath a care of our good; as christ hath a care of our good; c-acp np1 vhz dt n1 pp-f po12 j; (58) sermon (DIV1) 984 Page 448
4979 so a Christian soule (if it can say with truth and sincerity I am Christs) it must needs have care of Christs good, of his children, Religion and Truth. so a Christian soul (if it can say with truth and sincerity I am Christ) it must needs have care of Christ good, of his children, Religion and Truth. av dt njp n1 (cs pn31 vmb vvi p-acp n1 cc n1 pns11 vbm npg1) pn31 vmb av vhi n1 pp-f npg1 j, pp-f po31 n2, n1 cc n1. (58) sermon (DIV1) 984 Page 448
4980 What? will such a soule say, shall Christ care for my body, soule and salvation, What? will such a soul say, shall christ care for my body, soul and salvation, q-crq? vmb d dt n1 vvb, vmb np1 vvi p-acp po11 n1, n1 cc n1, (58) sermon (DIV1) 984 Page 448
4981 and stoope to come from Heaven to save me, and shall I have no care for him and his glory? hee hath left his truth and his Church behind him, and shall not I defend his truth and stand for the poore Church to the utmost of my power against all contrary power? shall not J stand for Religion? shall it be all one to me, what opinions are held? shall I pretend he cares for me, and stoop to come from Heaven to save me, and shall I have no care for him and his glory? he hath left his truth and his Church behind him, and shall not I defend his truth and stand for the poor Church to the utmost of my power against all contrary power? shall not J stand for Religion? shall it be all one to me, what opinions Are held? shall I pretend he Cares for me, cc vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi pno11, cc vmb pns11 vhi dx n1 p-acp pno31 cc po31 n1? pns31 vhz vvn po31 n1 cc po31 n1 p-acp pno31, cc vmb xx pns11 vvi po31 n1 cc vvi p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt j pp-f po11 n1 p-acp d j-jn n1? vmb xx pns11 vvi p-acp n1? vmb pn31 vbb d crd p-acp pno11, q-crq n2 vbr vvn? vmb pns11 vvi pns31 vvz p-acp pno11, (58) sermon (DIV1) 984 Page 449
4982 and shall I not care for that I should care for; and shall I not care for that I should care for; cc vmb pns11 xx vvi p-acp cst pns11 vmd vvi p-acp; (58) sermon (DIV1) 984 Page 449
4983 Is it not an honour to me that he hath trusted me to care for any thing that he will be honoured by my care, Beloved it is an honour for us that we may speake a good word for Religion, Is it not an honour to me that he hath trusted me to care for any thing that he will be honoured by my care, beloved it is an honour for us that we may speak a good word for Religion, vbz pn31 xx dt n1 p-acp pno11 cst pns31 vhz vvn pno11 pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1 cst pns31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp po11 n1, vvn pn31 vbz dt n1 p-acp pno12 cst pns12 vmb vvi dt j n1 p-acp n1, (58) sermon (DIV1) 984 Page 449
4984 for Christs cause, for his Church against maligners and opposers, and we shall know one day that Christ will be a rewarder of every good word: for Christ cause, for his Church against maligners and opposers, and we shall know one day that christ will be a rewarder of every good word: p-acp npg1 n1, p-acp po31 n1 p-acp n2 cc n2, cc pns12 vmb vvi crd n1 cst np1 vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f d j n1: (58) sermon (DIV1) 984 Page 449
4985 where this is said in sincerity, that Christ is mine and I am Christs, there will be this mutuall care. where this is said in sincerity, that christ is mine and I am Christ, there will be this mutual care. c-crq d vbz vvn p-acp n1, cst np1 vbz png11 cc pns11 vbm npg1, pc-acp vmb vbi d j n1. (58) sermon (DIV1) 984 Page 449
4986 Likewise there is implyed a mutuall complacency in these words, by a complacency I meane a resting, contenting love, Christ hath a complacency and resting in the Church, Likewise there is employed a mutual complacency in these words, by a complacency I mean a resting, contenting love, christ hath a complacency and resting in the Church, av pc-acp vbz vvn dt j n1 p-acp d n2, p-acp dt n1 pns11 vvb dt j-vvg, vvg n1, np1 vhz dt n1 cc vvg p-acp dt n1, (58) sermon (DIV1) 985 Page 449
4987 and the Church hath a sweet resting contentment in Christ; Christ in us and we in him. and the Church hath a sweet resting contentment in christ; christ in us and we in him. cc dt n1 vhz dt j j-vvg n1 p-acp np1; np1 p-acp pno12 cc pns12 p-acp pno31. (58) sermon (DIV1) 985 Page 449
4988 A true Christian soule that hath yeelded. A true Christian soul that hath yielded. dt j njp n1 cst vhz vvn. (58) sermon (DIV1) 985 Page 449
4989 up its consent to Christ, when it is beaten in the world, vexed and turmoiled, it can rely on this, I have yet a loving husband, yet I have Christ. up its consent to christ, when it is beaten in the world, vexed and turmoiled, it can rely on this, I have yet a loving husband, yet I have christ. a-acp po31 n1 p-acp np1, c-crq pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1, vvn cc vvn, pn31 vmb vvi p-acp d, pns11 vhb av dt j-vvg n1, av pns11 vhb np1. (58) sermon (DIV1) 985 Page 449
4990 Let this put us upon a search into our selves, what we retire to when we meete with afflictions, those that have brutish and beastly soules retire to carnall contentments, to good fellowship, forget, besot, Let this put us upon a search into our selves, what we retire to when we meet with afflictions, those that have brutish and beastly Souls retire to carnal contentment's, to good fellowship, forget, besot, vvb d vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1 p-acp po12 n2, r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp n2, d cst vhb j cc j n2 vvb p-acp j n2, p-acp j n1, vvb, vvi, (58) sermon (DIV1) 986 Page 449
4991 and fly away from themselves their owne consciences and though• of their own trouble, wheras a soule that 〈 ◊ 〉 any acquaintance with God in Christ or any interest into Christ, and fly away from themselves their own Consciences and though• of their own trouble, whereas a soul that 〈 ◊ 〉 any acquaintance with God in christ or any Interest into christ, cc vvi av p-acp px32 po32 d n2 cc n1 pp-f po32 d n1, cs dt n1 cst 〈 sy 〉 dg n1 p-acp np1 p-acp np1 cc d n1 p-acp np1, (58) sermon (DIV1) 986 Page 450
4992 so that it may say that Christ is mine and I am Christs there will be contentment and rest in such a soule, whatsoever it meetes with in the world. so that it may say that christ is mine and I am Christ there will be contentment and rest in such a soul, whatsoever it meets with in the world. av cst pn31 vmb vvi cst np1 vbz png11 cc pns11 vbm npg1 pc-acp vmb vbi n1 cc n1 p-acp d dt n1, r-crq pn31 vvz p-acp p-acp dt n1. (58) sermon (DIV1) 986 Page 450
4993 The last thing implyed is courage, a branch of the former, say all against it what they can, saith the resolved soule, I will be Christs, here is courage with resolution, agreeable hereto is that, Isa 44. 5. One shall say I am the Lords, The last thing employed is courage, a branch of the former, say all against it what they can, Says the resolved soul, I will be Christ, Here is courage with resolution, agreeable hereto is that, Isaiah 44. 5. One shall say I am the lords, dt ord n1 vvn vbz n1, dt n1 pp-f dt j, vvb d p-acp pn31 r-crq pns32 vmb, vvz dt j-vvn n1, pns11 vmb vbi npg1, av vbz n1 p-acp n1, j av vbz d, np1 crd crd crd vmb vvi pns11 vbm dt n2, (58) sermon (DIV1) 987 Page 450
4994 and another shall call himselfe by the name of Iaacob, another shall subscribe and surname himselfe by the name of Israel. Where there is not this resolution in good causes, there is not the Spirit of Christ, there is no 〈 ◊ 〉 into Christ, it is but a delusion and selfe-flattery to say I am Christs, and Another shall call himself by the name of Jacob, Another shall subscribe and surname himself by the name of Israel. Where there is not this resolution in good Causes, there is not the Spirit of christ, there is no 〈 ◊ 〉 into christ, it is but a delusion and Self-flattery to say I am Christ, cc j-jn vmb vvi px31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, j-jn vmb vvi cc vvi px31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. c-crq pc-acp vbz xx d n1 p-acp j n2, pc-acp vbz xx dt n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vbz dx 〈 sy 〉 p-acp np1, pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi pns11 vbm npg1, (58) sermon (DIV1) 987 Page 450
4995 when there is not resolution to stand to Christ, these words are the expression of a resolved heart, I am, when there is not resolution to stand to christ, these words Are the expression of a resolved heart, I am, c-crq pc-acp vbz xx n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, d n2 vbr dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvn n1, pns11 vbm, (58) sermon (DIV1) 987 Page 450
4996 and J will be Christs, I am not ashamed of my bargaine, of the consent I have given him, I am and I will be his. and J will be Christ, I am not ashamed of my bargain, of the consent I have given him, I am and I will be his. cc pns11 vmb vbi npg1, pns11 vbm xx j pp-f po11 n1, pp-f dt n1 pns11 vhb vvn pno31, pns11 vbm cc pns11 vmb vbi png31. (58) sermon (DIV1) 987 Page 450
4997 You have the like in Micah 4. 5. All people will walke every one in the name of his god, they will resolve on that, You have the like in micah 4. 5. All people will walk every one in the name of his god, they will resolve on that, pn22 vhb dt j p-acp np1 crd crd d n1 vmb vvi d pi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, pns32 vmb vvi p-acp d, (58) sermon (DIV1) 987 Page 450
4998 and we will walke in the name of the Lord our God for ever and for ever: and we will walk in the name of the Lord our God for ever and for ever: cc pns12 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 po12 n1 c-acp av cc p-acp av: (58) sermon (DIV1) 987 Page 450
4999 so that where these words are spoken in truth, that J am Christs, there is necessarily implyed, I will owne him and his cause for ever and ever. so that where these words Are spoken in truth, that J am Christ, there is necessarily employed, I will own him and his cause for ever and ever. av cst c-crq d n2 vbr vvn p-acp n1, cst pns11 vbm npg1, pc-acp vbz av-j vvn, pns11 vmb vvi pno31 cc po31 n1 c-acp av cc av. (58) sermon (DIV1) 987 Page 450
5000 He hath married, me for ever and ever, therefore if J hope to have inte••st in him for comfort for ever and ever, I must be sure to yeeld my selfe to him for ever and ever, He hath married, me for ever and ever, Therefore if J hope to have inte••st in him for Comfort for ever and ever, I must be sure to yield my self to him for ever and ever, pns31 vhz vvn, pno11 p-acp av cc av, av cs pns11 vvb pc-acp vhi vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp n1 c-acp av cc av, pns11 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi po11 n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp av cc av, (58) sermon (DIV1) 987 Page 451
5001 and stand for his cause in all oppositions against all enemies whatsoever. and stand for his cause in all oppositions against all enemies whatsoever. cc vvb p-acp po31 n1 p-acp d n2 p-acp d n2 r-crq. (58) sermon (DIV1) 987 Page 451
5002 These and such like places in Scripture runne parralell with this in the text, I am my Beloveds and my Beloved is mine, not onely holding in the person, These and such like places in Scripture run parallel with this in the text, I am my Beloveds and my beloved is mine, not only holding in the person, np1 cc d j n2 p-acp n1 vvi n1 p-acp d p-acp dt n1, pns11 vbm po11 ng1-vvn cc po11 j-vvn vbz png11, xx av-j vvg p-acp dt n1, (58) sermon (DIV1) 987 Page 451
5003 but in the cause of Christ. but in the cause of christ. cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (58) sermon (DIV1) 987 Page 451
5004 Every man hopes his god will stand for him against the Divell who accuseth us daily: Every man hope's his god will stand for him against the devil who Accuseth us daily: np1 n1 vvz po31 n1 vmb vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 r-crq vvz pno12 av-j: (58) sermon (DIV1) 987 Page 451
5005 if we will have Christ to stand for us and to be an advocate to pleade our ca•se (as he doth) in Heaven, we must resolve to stand for him against all enemies, Heretiks, Schismaticks, Persecutors whatsoever, that we will walke in the name of our God for ever and ever. if we will have christ to stand for us and to be an advocate to plead our ca•se (as he does) in Heaven, we must resolve to stand for him against all enemies, Heretics, Schismatics, Persecutors whatsoever, that we will walk in the name of our God for ever and ever. cs pns12 vmb vhi np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12 cc pc-acp vbi dt n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n1 (c-acp pns31 vdz) p-acp n1, pns12 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp d n2, n2, n1, n2 r-crq, cst pns12 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 c-acp av cc av. (58) sermon (DIV1) 987 Page 451
5006 But when the case is not thus with us, and that neither we can feele comfort from Christ, nor have this assurance of his love to us, what should we judge of such? But when the case is not thus with us, and that neither we can feel Comfort from christ, nor have this assurance of his love to us, what should we judge of such? cc-acp c-crq dt n1 vbz xx av p-acp pno12, cc cst d pns12 vmb vvi n1 p-acp np1, ccx vhb d n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp pno12, q-crq vmd pns12 vvi pp-f d? (58) sermon (DIV1) 988 Page 451
5007 We should not wonder to see poore soules distempered when they are in spirituall desertions, considering how the Spouse cannot endure the absence of Christ, it is out of love, We should not wonder to see poor Souls distempered when they Are in spiritual desertions, considering how the Spouse cannot endure the absence of christ, it is out of love, pns12 vmd xx vvi pc-acp vvi j n2 vvd c-crq pns32 vbr p-acp j n2, vvg c-crq dt n1 vmbx vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, pn31 vbz av pp-f n1, (58) sermon (DIV1) 989 Page 451
5008 therefore in the deepest plunge she hath this in her mouth, my Beloved. Therefore let us not judge 〈 ◊ 〉 of our selves or others, Therefore in the Deepest plunge she hath this in her Mouth, my beloved. Therefore let us not judge 〈 ◊ 〉 of our selves or Others, av p-acp dt js-jn n1 pns31 vhz d p-acp po31 n1, po11 j-vvn. av vvb pno12 xx vvi 〈 sy 〉 pp-f po12 n2 cc n2-jn, (58) sermon (DIV1) 989 Page 451
5009 when we are impatient in this kind. when we Are impatient in this kind. c-crq pns12 vbr j p-acp d n1. (58) sermon (DIV1) 989 Page 451
5010 But for a more full answer, in 〈 ◊ 〉 of feeling of the love of Christ in regard of that measure we would (for there is never altogether a want of feeling) there is so much as keepes from despaire alway, But for a more full answer, in 〈 ◊ 〉 of feeling of the love of christ in regard of that measure we would (for there is never altogether a want of feeling) there is so much as keeps from despair always, cc-acp p-acp dt av-dc j n1, p-acp 〈 sy 〉 pp-f n-vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1 pp-f d n1 pns12 vmd (c-acp pc-acp vbz av-x av dt n1 pp-f vvg) pc-acp vbz av av-d c-acp vvz p-acp n1 av, (58) sermon (DIV1) 990 Page 452
5011 yet if we carry a constant love towards him, mourne to him and seeke after him as the Church here: yet if we carry a constant love towards him, mourn to him and seek After him as the Church Here: av cs pns12 vvb dt j n1 p-acp pno31, n1 p-acp pno31 cc vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 av: (58) sermon (DIV1) 990 Page 452
5012 if the desire of our soules be after him, that we make after him in the use of meanes, if the desire of our Souls be After him, that we make After him in the use of means, cs dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 vbb p-acp pno31, cst pns12 vvb p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, (58) sermon (DIV1) 990 Page 452
5013 and are willing to speake of him, as the Church here, feele or feele not we are his, and Are willing to speak of him, as the Church Here, feel or feel not we Are his, cc vbr j pc-acp vvi pp-f pno31, c-acp dt n1 av, vvb cc vvb xx pns12 vbr png31, (58) sermon (DIV1) 990 Page 452
5014 and he will at length discover himselfe to us. and he will At length discover himself to us. cc pns31 vmb p-acp n1 vvi px31 p-acp pno12. (58) sermon (DIV1) 990 Page 452
5015 Let such drooping spirits consider, that as he will not be long from us, nor wholly: Let such drooping spirits Consider, that as he will not be long from us, nor wholly: vvb d j-vvg n2 vvb, cst c-acp pns31 vmb xx vbi j p-acp pno12, ccx av-jn: (58) sermon (DIV1) 991 Page 452
5016 so it shall not be for our disadvantage that he retires at all, his absence at length will end in a sweet discovery of himselfe more aboundantly then before, he absents himselfe for our good, to make us more humble and watchfull for the time to come, more pitifull to others, more to prize our former condition, to justifie the waies of God more strictly, to walke with him, to regaine that sweet communion which by our negligence and security we lost, so it shall not be for our disadvantage that he retires At all, his absence At length will end in a sweet discovery of himself more abundantly then before, he absents himself for our good, to make us more humble and watchful for the time to come, more pitiful to Others, more to prize our former condition, to justify the ways of God more strictly, to walk with him, to regain that sweet communion which by our negligence and security we lost, av pn31 vmb xx vbi p-acp po12 n1 cst pns31 vvz p-acp d, po31 n1 p-acp n1 vmb vvi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f px31 av-dc av-j cs a-acp, pns31 vvz px31 p-acp po12 j, pc-acp vvi pno12 dc j cc j p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi, av-dc j p-acp n2-jn, av-dc pc-acp vvi po12 j n1, pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f np1 av-dc av-j, pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, pc-acp vvi d j n1 r-crq p-acp po12 n1 cc n1 pns12 vvd, (58) sermon (DIV1) 991 Page 452
5017 when we are thus prepared by his absence, there insues a more satisfying discovery of himselfe then ever before. when we Are thus prepared by his absence, there ensues a more satisfying discovery of himself then ever before. c-crq pns12 vbr av vvn p-acp po31 n1, a-acp vvz dt av-dc j-vvg n1 pp-f px31 av av a-acp. (58) sermon (DIV1) 991 Page 452
5018 But when is the time that he comes, compare this with the former Chapter, he comes after long waiting for him, the Church waited for him, But when is the time that he comes, compare this with the former Chapter, he comes After long waiting for him, the Church waited for him, cc-acp q-crq vbz dt n1 cst pns31 vvz, vvi d p-acp dt j n1, pns31 vvz a-acp av-j vvg p-acp pno31, dt n1 vvd p-acp pno31, (58) sermon (DIV1) 992 Page 452
5019 and waited in the use of all meanes, she runs to the Watchmen, and then enquires after him of the daughters of Ierusalem, after this she finds him. and waited in the use of all means, she runs to the Watchmen, and then enquires After him of the daughters of Ierusalem, After this she finds him. cc vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2, pns31 vvz p-acp dt n2, cc av vvz p-acp pno31 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, p-acp d pns31 vvz pno31. (58) sermon (DIV1) 992 Page 452
5020 After we have waited and expected Christ in the use of meanes, Christ at length will discover himselfe to us, After we have waited and expected christ in the use of means, christ At length will discover himself to us, c-acp pns12 vhb vvn cc vvd np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, np1 p-acp n1 vmb vvi px31 p-acp pno12, (58) sermon (DIV1) 992 Page 453
5021 and yet more immediately it was after the Church had so deservedly exalted him in such lofty praises, This is my Beloved, the chiefe of tenne thousand, he is altogether lovely: and yet more immediately it was After the Church had so deservedly exalted him in such lofty praises, This is my beloved, the chief of tenne thousand, he is altogether lovely: cc av av-dc av-j pn31 vbds p-acp dt n1 vhd av av-vvn vvn pno31 p-acp d j n2, d vbz po11 j-vvn, dt n-jn pp-f crd crd, pns31 vbz av j: (58) sermon (DIV1) 992 Page 453
5022 When we set our hearts to the high exaltation of Christ above all things in the world, proclaiming him the chi•fe of tenne thousand, this at the last breeds a gratious discovery, I am my Beloveds and my Beloved is mine, for Christ when he sees us faithfull and so loving that we will not endure his absence, When we Set our hearts to the high exaltation of christ above all things in the world, proclaiming him the chi•fe of tenne thousand, this At the last breeds a gracious discovery, I am my Beloveds and my beloved is mine, for christ when he sees us faithful and so loving that we will not endure his absence, c-crq pns12 vvb po12 n2 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n2 p-acp dt n1, vvg pno31 dt n1 pp-f crd crd, d p-acp dt ord vvz dt j n1, pns11 vbm po11 ng1-vvn cc po11 j-vvn vbz png11, p-acp np1 c-crq pns31 vvz pno12 j cc av vvg cst pns12 vmb xx vvi po31 n1, (58) sermon (DIV1) 992 Page 453
5023 and so constantly loving, that we love him notwithstanding so•e discouragements, it melts him at the last as, Ioseph was melted by his brethren. and so constantly loving, that we love him notwithstanding so•e discouragements, it melts him At the last as, Ioseph was melted by his brothers. cc av av-j vvg, cst pns12 vvb pno31 a-acp j n2, pn31 vvz pno31 p-acp dt ord p-acp, np1 vbds vvn p-acp po31 n2. (58) sermon (DIV1) 992 Page 453
5024 I am my Beloveds and my Beloved is mine. I am my Beloveds and my beloved is mine. pns11 vbm po11 ng1-vvn cc po11 j-vvn vbz png11. (58) sermon (DIV1) 993 Page 453
5025 In the words you see a mutuall interest and owning betweene Christ and the Church, howsoever in the order of words, the Church saith, I am my Beloveds first, In the words you see a mutual Interest and owning between christ and the Church, howsoever in the order of words, the Church Says, I am my Beloveds First, p-acp dt n2 pn22 vvb dt j n1 cc vvg p-acp np1 cc dt n1, c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, dt n1 vvz, pns11 vbm po11 ng1-vvn ord, (58) sermon (DIV1) 994 Page 453
5026 yet in order of nature, Christ is ours first, though not in order of discovery, there is one order of knowing and another order of causing, many things are knowne by the effect, yet in order of nature, christ is ours First, though not in order of discovery, there is one order of knowing and Another order of causing, many things Are known by the Effect, av p-acp n1 pp-f n1, np1 vbz png12 ord, cs xx p-acp n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vbz crd n1 pp-f vvg cc j-jn n1 pp-f vvg, d n2 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1, (58) sermon (DIV1) 994 Page 453
5027 but they issue from a cause; but they issue from a cause; cc-acp pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1; (58) sermon (DIV1) 994 Page 453
5028 I know he is mine, because J am his, I have given my selfe to him, J know it is day, I know he is mine, Because J am his, I have given my self to him, J know it is day, pns11 vvb pns31 vbz png11, c-acp pns11 vbm po31, pns11 vhb vvn po11 n1 p-acp pno31, pns11 vvb pn31 vbz n1, (58) sermon (DIV1) 994 Page 453
5029 because the Sunne is up, there is a proofe from the effect: Because the Sun is up, there is a proof from the Effect: c-acp dt n1 vbz a-acp, pc-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp dt n1: (58) sermon (DIV1) 994 Page 453
5030 so I know a man is alive, because he walks, there is a proofe of the cause by the effect, I am his, I have grace to give my selfe up to him, so I know a man is alive, Because he walks, there is a proof of the cause by the Effect, I am his, I have grace to give my self up to him, av pns11 vvb dt n1 vbz j, c-acp pns31 vvz, pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1, pns11 vbm po31, pns11 vhb n1 pc-acp vvi po11 n1 a-acp p-acp pno31, (58) sermon (DIV1) 994 Page 453
5031 therefore I know he loves me, he is mine, thus I say in order of discovery, Therefore I know he loves me, he is mine, thus I say in order of discovery, av pns11 vvb pns31 vvz pno11, pns31 vbz png11, av pns11 vvb p-acp n1 pp-f n1, (58) sermon (DIV1) 994 Page 453
5032 but in order of nature he is first mine, and then I am his, My Beloved is mine and I am my Beloveds. but in order of nature he is First mine, and then I am his, My beloved is mine and I am my Beloveds. cc-acp p-acp n1 pp-f n1 pns31 vbz ord n1, cc av pns11 vbm po31, po11 j-vvn vbz png11 cc pns11 vbm po11 ng1-vvn. (58) sermon (DIV1) 994 Page 454
5033 The Union and Communion betwixt us and Christ hath beene already spoken off. Now to speake of the branches, I am my Beloveds and my Beloved is mine. The union and Communion betwixt us and christ hath been already spoken off. Now to speak of the branches, I am my Beloveds and my beloved is mine. dt n1 cc n1 p-acp pno12 cc np1 vhz vbn av vvn a-acp. av pc-acp vvi pp-f dt n2, pns11 vbm po11 ng1-vvn cc po11 j-vvn vbz png11. (58) sermon (DIV1) 995 Page 454
5034 That Christ is first ours, and then we are his because he is ours, and the wondrous comfort that issues hence, that Christ himselfe is ours. That christ is First ours, and then we Are his Because he is ours, and the wondrous Comfort that issues hence, that christ himself is ours. cst np1 vbz ord png12, cc av pns12 vbr po31 p-acp pns31 vbz png12, cc dt j n1 cst vvz av, cst np1 px31 vbz png12. (58) sermon (DIV1) 996 Page 454
5035 How comes Christ to be ours, Christ is o•rs by his Fathers gift, God hath given him for us. How comes christ to be ours, christ is o•rs by his Father's gift, God hath given him for us. c-crq vvz np1 pc-acp vbi png12, np1 vbz j p-acp po31 ng1 n1, np1 vhz vvn pno31 p-acp pno12. (58) sermon (DIV1) 997 Page 454
5036 Christ is ours by his owne gift, he hath given himselfe for us. christ is ours by his own gift, he hath given himself for us. np1 vbz png12 p-acp po31 d n1, pns31 vhz vvn px31 p-acp pno12. (58) sermon (DIV1) 997 Page 454
5037 And Christ is ours by his Spirit that witnesseth so much to our spirits, for the Spirit is given for this purpose, to shew us all things that are given us of God, whereof Christ is the chiefe, And christ is ours by his Spirit that Witnesseth so much to our spirits, for the Spirit is given for this purpose, to show us all things that Are given us of God, whereof christ is the chief, cc np1 vbz png12 p-acp po31 n1 cst vvz av av-d p-acp po12 n2, p-acp dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp d n1, pc-acp vvi pno12 d n2 cst vbr vvn pno12 pp-f np1, c-crq np1 vbz dt j-jn, (58) sermon (DIV1) 998 Page 454
5038 therefore the Spirit of Christ tels us that Christ is ours, and Christ being ours, all that he hath is ours. Therefore the Spirit of christ tells us that christ is ours, and christ being ours, all that he hath is ours. av dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz pno12 d np1 vbz png12, cc np1 vbg png12, d cst pns31 vhz vbz png12. (58) sermon (DIV1) 998 Page 454
5039 If he be ours, if we have the field, we have all the treasures in the field, If he be ours, if we have the field, we have all the treasures in the field, cs pns31 vbb png12, cs pns12 vhb dt n1, pns12 vhb d dt n2 p-acp dt n1, (58) sermon (DIV1) 999 Page 454
5040 if we have him, we have all his, he was borne for us, his birth was for us, he became man for us, he was given to death for us, if we have him, we have all his, he was born for us, his birth was for us, he became man for us, he was given to death for us, cs pns12 vhb pno31, pns12 vhb d png31, pns31 vbds vvn p-acp pno12, po31 n1 vbds p-acp pno12, pns31 vvd n1 p-acp pno12, pns31 vbds vvn p-acp n1 p-acp pno12, (58) sermon (DIV1) 999 Page 454
5041 and so likewise he is ours in his other estate of exaltation, his rising is for our good, he will cause us to rise also, and so likewise he is ours in his other estate of exaltation, his rising is for our good, he will cause us to rise also, cc av av pns31 vbz png12 p-acp po31 j-jn n1 pp-f n1, po31 n-vvg vbz p-acp po12 j, pns31 vmb vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi av, (58) sermon (DIV1) 999 Page 454
5042 and ascend with him, and sit in heavenly places, judging the world and the Angells. We recover in this second, what we lost in the first Adam. and ascend with him, and fit in heavenly places, judging the world and the Angels. We recover in this second, what we lost in the First Adam. cc vvi p-acp pno31, cc vvi p-acp j n2, vvg dt n1 cc dt n2. pns12 vvb p-acp d ord, q-crq pns12 vvd p-acp dt ord np1. (58) sermon (DIV1) 999 Page 454
5043 This is a point of wondrous comfort to shew the riches of a Christian, his high estate, that Christ is his. This is a point of wondrous Comfort to show the riches of a Christian, his high estate, that christ is his. d vbz dt n1 pp-f j n1 pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f dt njp, po31 j n1, cst np1 vbz png31. (58) sermon (DIV1) 1000 Page 454
5044 And Christ being ours, God the Father and the Holy Spirit and all things else in the world, the rich promises are ours: And christ being ours, God the Father and the Holy Spirit and all things Else in the world, the rich promises Are ours: cc np1 vbg png12, np1 dt n1 cc dt j n1 cc d n2 av p-acp dt n1, dt j n2 vbr png12: (58) sermon (DIV1) 1001 Page 455
5045 for in Christ they are all made, and for him they shall be performed, for indeed he is the chiefe promise of all himselfe, for in christ they Are all made, and for him they shall be performed, for indeed he is the chief promise of all himself, c-acp p-acp np1 pns32 vbr d vvn, cc p-acp pno31 pns32 vmb vbi vvn, p-acp av pns31 vbz dt j-jn n1 pp-f d px31, (58) sermon (DIV1) 1001 Page 455
5046 and all are yea and amen in him. and all Are yea and Amen in him. cc d vbr uh cc uh-n p-acp pno31. (58) sermon (DIV1) 1001 Page 455
5047 Can we want righteousnesse, while we have Christs Righteousnesse, is not his garment large enough for himselfe and us too? is not his obedience enough for us? shall we need to patch it up with our owne righteousnesse? he is ours, therefore his obedience is ours. Can we want righteousness, while we have Christ Righteousness, is not his garment large enough for himself and us too? is not his Obedience enough for us? shall we need to patch it up with our own righteousness? he is ours, Therefore his Obedience is ours. vmb pns12 vvi n1, cs pns12 vhb npg1 n1, vbz xx po31 n1 j av-d p-acp px31 cc pno12 av? vbz xx po31 n1 av-d p-acp pno12? vmb pns12 vvi pc-acp vvi pn31 a-acp p-acp po12 d n1? pns31 vbz png12, av po31 n1 vbz png12. (58) sermon (DIV1) 1001 Page 455
5048 And this should be a ground likewise of contentation in our condition and state whatsoever, Christ himselfe is ours. And this should be a ground likewise of contentation in our condition and state whatsoever, christ himself is ours. cc d vmd vbi dt n1 av pp-f n1 p-acp po12 n1 cc n1 r-crq, np1 px31 vbz png12. (58) sermon (DIV1) 1002 Page 455
5049 In the dividing of all things, some men have wealth, honours, friends and greatnesse, but not Christ, In the dividing of all things, Some men have wealth, honours, Friends and greatness, but not christ, p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f d n2, d n2 vhb n1, n2, n2 cc n1, cc-acp xx np1, (58) sermon (DIV1) 1002 Page 455
5050 nor the love of God in Christ; and therefore they have nothing in mercy: nor the love of God in christ; and Therefore they have nothing in mercy: ccx dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1; cc av pns32 vhb pix p-acp n1: (58) sermon (DIV1) 1002 Page 455
5051 but a Christian he hath Christ himselfe, Christ is his by faith and by the Spirits witnesse, but a Christian he hath christ himself, christ is his by faith and by the Spirits witness, cc-acp dt njp pns31 vhz np1 px31, np1 vbz po31 p-acp n1 cc p-acp dt n2 vvi, (58) sermon (DIV1) 1002 Page 455
5052 therefore what if he want those appendencies, the lesser things, he hath the maine, what if he want a riveret, a streame, he hath the spring, the ocean, him in whom all things are, Therefore what if he want those appendencies, the lesser things, he hath the main, what if he want a riveret, a stream, he hath the spring, the Ocean, him in whom all things Are, av q-crq cs pns31 vvb d n2, dt jc n2, pns31 vhz dt j, r-crq cs pns31 vvb dt n1, dt n1, pns31 vhz dt n1, dt n1, pno31 p-acp ro-crq d n2 vbr, (58) sermon (DIV1) 1002 Page 455
5053 and shall he not be content. and shall he not be content. cc vmb pns31 xx vbi j. (58) sermon (DIV1) 1002 Page 455
5054 Put case a man be very cove•ous, yet God might satisfie him, what should anxious thoughts disquiet us. Put case a man be very cove•ous, yet God might satisfy him, what should anxious thoughts disquiet us. vvb n1 dt n1 vbb av j, av np1 vmd vvi pno31, r-crq vmd j n2 vvi pno12. (58) sermon (DIV1) 1002 Page 455
5055 When we have such bils, such obligations from him who is faithfullnesse it selfe, when a Christian cannot say, honour favour, When we have such bills, such obligations from him who is faithfulness it self, when a Christian cannot say, honour favour, c-crq pns12 vhb d n2, d n2 p-acp pno31 r-crq vbz n1 pn31 n1, c-crq dt njp vmbx vvi, n1 n1, (58) sermon (DIV1) 1002 Page 455
5056 or great persons are his, yet he can say, he hath that that is worth all, more then all, Christ is his. or great Persons Are his, yet he can say, he hath that that is worth all, more then all, christ is his. cc j n2 vbr png31, av pns31 vmb vvi, pns31 vhz d cst vbz j av-d, av-dc cs d, np1 vbz png31. (58) sermon (DIV1) 1002 Page 455
5057 O may some say, this is but a speculation, Christ is yours, a man may want and be in misery for all that, no it is a reality, Christ is ours, and all things else are ours, he that can command all things is mine, O may Some say, this is but a speculation, christ is yours, a man may want and be in misery for all that, no it is a reality, christ is ours, and all things Else Are ours, he that can command all things is mine, np1 vmb d vvi, d vbz p-acp dt n1, np1 vbz png22, dt n1 vmb vvi cc vbb p-acp n1 p-acp d d, uh-dx pn31 vbz dt n1, np1 vbz png12, cc d n2 av vbr png12, pns31 cst vmb vvi d n2 vbz png11, (58) sermon (DIV1) 1003 Page 456
5058 why then doe I want other things? because he sees they are not for my good, why then do I want other things? Because he sees they Are not for my good, uh-crq av vdb pns11 vvi j-jn n2? c-acp pns31 vvz pns32 vbr xx p-acp po11 j, (58) sermon (DIV1) 1003 Page 456
5059 if they were he would not with-hold them from me, if there were none to be had without a miracle, no comfort, no friends, he could and would make new out of nothing, if they were he would not withhold them from me, if there were none to be had without a miracle, no Comfort, no Friends, he could and would make new out of nothing, cs pns32 vbdr pns31 vmd xx vvi pno32 p-acp pno11, cs pc-acp vbdr pix pc-acp vbi vhn p-acp dt n1, dx n1, dx n2, pns31 vmd cc vmd vvi j av pp-f pix, (58) sermon (DIV1) 1003 Page 456
5060 nay out of contraries, were it not better for me to be without them. nay out of contraries, were it not better for me to be without them. uh-x av pp-f n2-jn, vbdr pn31 xx av-jc p-acp pno11 pc-acp vbi p-acp pno32. (58) sermon (DIV1) 1003 Page 456
5061 That you may the more fully feed on this comfort, study the excellencies of Christ in the Scripture, the riches and honour that he hath, the favour he is in with his Father, with the intercession that he makes in Heaven, study his mercy, goodnesse, offices, power, &c. and then come home to your selves, all this is mine, That you may the more Fully feed on this Comfort, study the excellencies of christ in the Scripture, the riches and honour that he hath, the favour he is in with his Father, with the Intercession that he makes in Heaven, study his mercy, Goodness, Offices, power, etc. and then come home to your selves, all this is mine, cst pn22 vmb dt av-dc av-j vvi p-acp d n1, vvb dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1, dt n2 cc n1 cst pns31 vhz, dt n1 pns31 vbz p-acp p-acp po31 n1, p-acp dt n1 cst pns31 vvz p-acp n1, vvb po31 n1, n1, n2, n1, av cc av vvb av-an p-acp po22 n2, d d vbz png11, (58) sermon (DIV1) 1004 Page 456
5062 for he is mine, the love of God is mine, God loves him and therefore he loves me, for he is mine, the love of God is mine, God loves him and Therefore he loves me, c-acp pns31 vbz png11, dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz png11, np1 vvz pno31 cc av pns31 vvz pno11, (58) sermon (DIV1) 1004 Page 456
5063 because we are both one, he loves me with the same love that he loves his Sonne, Because we Are both one, he loves me with the same love that he loves his Son, c-acp pns12 vbr d pi, pns31 vvz pno11 p-acp dt d n1 cst pns31 vvz po31 n1, (58) sermon (DIV1) 1004 Page 456
5064 thus we should make use of this, that Christ is ours. I come to the second, thus we should make use of this, that christ is ours. I come to the second, av pns12 vmd vvi n1 pp-f d, cst np1 vbz png12. pns11 vvb p-acp dt ord, (58) sermon (DIV1) 1004 Page 456
5065 I am my Beloveds. I am my Beloveds. pns11 vbm po11 ng1-vvn. (59) part (DIV2) 1004 Page 456
5066 This is a speech of reflection, second in nature, though first in place and in discovery to us, sometimes we can know our owne love, This is a speech of reflection, second in nature, though First in place and in discovery to us, sometime we can know our own love, d vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, ord p-acp n1, c-acp ord p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1 p-acp pno12, av pns12 vmb vvi po12 d n1, (59) part (DIV2) 1005 Page 456
5067 when we feele not so much the love of Christ, but Christs love must be there first, I am my Beloveds. when we feel not so much the love of christ, but Christ love must be there First, I am my Beloveds. c-crq pns12 vvb xx av av-d dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp npg1 n1 vmb vbi a-acp ord, pns11 vbm po11 ng1-vvn. (59) part (DIV2) 1005 Page 456
5068 How are we Christs Beloved, we are his first of all by his Fathers gift, for God in his eternall purpose gave him for us, and gives us to him, How Are we Christ beloved, we Are his First of all by his Father's gift, for God in his Eternal purpose gave him for us, and gives us to him, q-crq vbr pns12 npg1 j-vvn, pns12 vbr po31 ord pp-f d p-acp po31 ng1 n1, c-acp np1 p-acp po31 j n1 vvd pno31 p-acp pno12, cc vvz pno12 p-acp pno31, (59) part (DIV2) 1006 Page 457
5069 as it is in the excellent prayer, Iohn 17. Father thine they were and thou gavest them me. as it is in the excellent prayer, John 17. Father thine they were and thou Gavest them me. c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp dt j n1, np1 crd n1 po21 pns32 vbdr cc pns21 vvd2 pno32 pno11. (59) part (DIV2) 1006 Page 457
5070 I had not them of my selfe first, but thine they were before all worlds were, thou gavest them me to redeeme them, I had not them of my self First, but thine they were before all world's were, thou Gavest them me to Redeem them, pns11 vhd xx pno32 pp-f po11 n1 ord, cc-acp png21 pns32 vbdr p-acp d n2 vbdr, pns21 vvd2 pno32 pno11 pc-acp vvi pno32, (59) part (DIV2) 1006 Page 457
5071 and my Commission doth not extend beyond thy gift; and my Commission does not extend beyond thy gift; cc po11 n1 vdz xx vvi p-acp po21 n1; (59) part (DIV2) 1006 Page 457
5072 I die for all those that thou gavest me, I sanctisie my selfe for them that they may be sanctified, I die for all those that thou Gavest me, I sanctify my self for them that they may be sanctified, pns11 vvb p-acp d d cst pns21 vvd2 pno11, pns11 vvb po11 n1 p-acp pno32 cst pns32 vmb vbi vvn, (59) part (DIV2) 1006 Page 457
5073 so we are Christs in his Fathers gift, but that is not all, though it be the chiefe fundamentall principall ground of all. so we Are Christ in his Father's gift, but that is not all, though it be the chief fundamental principal ground of all. av pns12 vbr npg1 p-acp po31 ng1 n1, cc-acp cst vbz xx d, cs pn31 vbb dt j-jn j n-jn n1 pp-f d. (59) part (DIV2) 1006 Page 457
5074 For we are his likewise by Redemption, Christ tooke our nature, that hee might die for us to purchase us. For we Are his likewise by Redemption, christ took our nature, that he might die for us to purchase us. c-acp pns12 vbr po31 av p-acp n1, np1 vvd po12 n1, cst pns31 vmd vvi p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi pno12. (59) part (DIV2) 1007 Page 457
5075 We cost him deare, we are a bloudy Spouse to Christ, as that froward woman wrongfully said to Moses, thou art a bloudy husband unto me, We cost him deer, we Are a bloody Spouse to christ, as that froward woman wrongfully said to Moses, thou art a bloody husband unto me, pns12 vvd pno31 j-jn, pns12 vbr dt j n1 p-acp np1, c-acp cst j n1 av-j vvd p-acp np1, pns21 vb2r dt j n1 p-acp pno11, (59) part (DIV2) 1007 Page 457
5076 so Christ may without wrong say to the Church, thou art a Spouse of bloud to me. so christ may without wrong say to the Church, thou art a Spouse of blood to me. av np1 vmb p-acp n-jn vvb p-acp dt n1, pns21 vb2r dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno11. (59) part (DIV2) 1007 Page 457
5077 We were indeed to be his Spouse, but first he must win us by conquest in regard of Satan, We were indeed to be his Spouse, but First he must win us by conquest in regard of Satan, pns12 vbdr av pc-acp vbi po31 n1, cc-acp ord pns31 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp n1 p-acp n1 pp-f np1, (59) part (DIV2) 1007 Page 457
5078 and then satisfie justice, we were in such debt by finne, lying under Gods wrath, and then satisfy Justice, we were in such debt by fin, lying under God's wrath, cc av vvi n1, pns12 vbdr p-acp d n1 p-acp n1, vvg p-acp ng1 n1, (59) part (DIV2) 1007 Page 457
5079 so as till all debts were paid, we could not in the way of justice be given as a Spouse to Christ. so as till all debts were paid, we could not in the Way of Justice be given as a Spouse to christ. av c-acp p-acp d n2 vbdr vvn, pns12 vmd xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vbb vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1. (59) part (DIV2) 1007 Page 457
5080 Nor is this all, but we are Christs by Marriage also, for when he purchased us, Nor is this all, but we Are Christ by Marriage also, for when he purchased us, ccx vbz d d, cc-acp pns12 vbr npg1 p-acp n1 av, p-acp c-crq pns31 vvd pno12, (59) part (DIV2) 1008 Page 457
5081 and paid so deare for us, when he died and satisfied divine justice, he did it with a purpose to marry us to himselfe, we have nothing to bring him but debt and misery, and paid so deer for us, when he died and satisfied divine Justice, he did it with a purpose to marry us to himself, we have nothing to bring him but debt and misery, cc vvn av j-jn p-acp pno12, c-crq pns31 vvd cc vvn j-jn n1, pns31 vdd pn31 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno12 pc-acp px31, pns12 vhb pix pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp n1 cc n1, (59) part (DIV2) 1008 Page 458
5082 yet he tooke upon him our nature to discharge all, that he might marrie us, and take us to himselfe, so we are his by Marriage. yet he took upon him our nature to discharge all, that he might marry us, and take us to himself, so we Are his by Marriage. av pns31 vvd p-acp pno31 po12 n1 pc-acp vvi d, cst pns31 vmd vvi pno12, cc vvb pno12 pc-acp px31, av pns12 vbr po31 p-acp n1. (59) part (DIV2) 1008 Page 458
5083 Then againe we are his by Consent, we have passed our selves over u•to him, he hath given himselfe to us, Then again we Are his by Consent, we have passed our selves over u•to him, he hath given himself to us, av av pns12 vbr po31 p-acp vvi, pns12 vhb vvn po12 n2 p-acp n1 pno31, pns31 vhz vvn px31 p-acp pno12, (59) part (DIV2) 1009 Page 458
5084 and we have given our selves to him back againe. To co•e to some Use of it, if we be Christs as Christ is ours, and we have given our selves to him back again. To co•e to Some Use of it, if we be Christ as christ is ours, cc pns12 vhb vvn po12 n2 p-acp pno31 av av. p-acp n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f pn31, cs pns12 vbb npg1 p-acp np1 vbz png12, (59) part (DIV2) 1009 Page 458
5085 First it is a point of wondrous comfort, God will not suffer his owne to want, he is worse then an Insidell that will suffer his Family to perish; First it is a point of wondrous Comfort, God will not suffer his own to want, he is Worse then an Inside that will suffer his Family to perish; ord pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f j n1, np1 vmb xx vvi po31 d pc-acp vvi, pns31 vbz jc cs dt n1 cst vmb vvi po31 n1 pc-acp vvi; (59) part (DIV2) 1010 Page 458
5086 when we are once of Christs Family, and not onely of his F•mily, but of his body, his Spouse. when we Are once of Christ Family, and not only of his F•mily, but of his body, his Spouse. c-crq pns12 vbr a-acp pp-f npg1 n1, cc xx av-j pp-f po31 n1, cc-acp pp-f po31 n1, po31 n1. (59) part (DIV2) 1010 Page 458
5087 Can we thinke he will suffer us to want that which is needfull? Can we think he will suffer us to want that which is needful? vmb pns12 vvi pns31 vmb vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi d r-crq vbz j? (59) part (DIV2) 1010 Page 458
5088 Then againe, as it comforts us against want, so it likewise senceth us against all the accusations of Satan, I am Christs, I am Christs, Then again, as it comforts us against want, so it likewise senceth us against all the accusations of Satan, I am Christ, I am Christ, av av, c-acp pn31 vvz pno12 p-acp n1, av pn31 av vvz pno12 p-acp d dt n2 pp-f np1, pns11 vbm npg1, pns11 vbm npg1, (59) part (DIV2) 1011 Page 458
5089 if hee have any thing to say, loe we may bid him goe to Christ, if he have any thing to say, lo we may bid him go to christ, cs pns31 vhb d n1 pc-acp vvi, uh pns12 vmb vvi pno31 vvi p-acp np1, (59) part (DIV2) 1011 Page 458
5090 if the Creditor comes to the wife, she is not liable to pay her owne debts, if the Creditor comes to the wife, she is not liable to pay her own debts, cs dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1, pns31 vbz xx j pc-acp vvi pno31 d n2, (59) part (DIV2) 1011 Page 458
5091 but saith, goe to my husband; but Says, go to my husband; cc-acp vvz, vvb p-acp po11 n1; (59) part (DIV2) 1011 Page 458
5092 so in all temptations learne hence, to send Satan whither he should be sent, when we cannot answer him, send him to Christ. so in all temptations Learn hence, to send Satan whither he should be sent, when we cannot answer him, send him to christ. av p-acp d n2 vvi av, pc-acp vvi np1 c-crq pns31 vmd vbi vvn, c-crq pns12 vmbx vvi pno31, vvb pno31 p-acp np1. (59) part (DIV2) 1011 Page 458
5093 And for the time to come, what a ground of comfort is this, that we are Christs as well as he is ours; And for the time to come, what a ground of Comfort is this, that we Are Christ as well as he is ours; cc p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi, r-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz d, cst pns12 vbr npg1 c-acp av c-acp pns31 vbz png12; (59) part (DIV2) 1012 Page 458
5094 what a plea doth this put into our mouthes for all things that are beneficiall to us, Lord I am thine, save me (saith the Psalmist) why? save me, beca•se I am thine, I am thine, Lord teach me and direct me. what a plea does this put into our mouths for all things that Are beneficial to us, Lord I am thine, save me (Says the Psalmist) why? save me, beca•se I am thine, I am thine, Lord teach me and Direct me. r-crq dt n1 vdz d vvi p-acp po12 n2 p-acp d n2 cst vbr j p-acp pno12, n1 pns11 vbm png21, vvb pno11 (vvz dt n1) q-crq? vvb pno11, av pns11 vbm png21, pns11 vbm png21, n1 vvb pno11 cc vvb pno11. (59) part (DIV2) 1012 Page 459
5095 The husband is to direct the Spouse, the head should direct all the senses: The husband is to Direct the Spouse, the head should Direct all the Senses: dt n1 vbz pc-acp vvi dt n1, dt n1 vmd vvi d dt n2: (59) part (DIV2) 1012 Page 459
5096 All the treasures of wisedome are in Christ, as all the senses are in the head for the good of the body, all fullnesse dwells in him, All the treasures of Wisdom Are in christ, as all the Senses Are in the head for the good of the body, all fullness dwells in him, d dt n2 pp-f n1 vbr p-acp np1, c-acp d dt n2 vbr p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt j pp-f dt n1, d n1 vvz p-acp pno31, (59) part (DIV2) 1012 Page 459
5097 therefore pleade with him, I want wisedome, teach me and instruct me how to behave my selfe in troubles, in dangers, in feares; Therefore plead with him, I want Wisdom, teach me and instruct me how to behave my self in Troubles, in dangers, in fears; av vvb p-acp pno31, pns11 vvb n1, vvb pno11 cc vvb pno11 c-crq pc-acp vvi po11 n1 p-acp n2, p-acp n2, p-acp n2; (59) part (DIV2) 1012 Page 459
5098 if it be an argument strong enough amongst men (weake men) J am thine, I am thy child, J am thy Spouse, &c. Shall we attribute more pitty and mercie to our selves then to the God of mercy and comfort, who planted these affections in the creature? Shall hee make men tender and carefull over others, if it be an argument strong enough among men (weak men) J am thine, I am thy child, J am thy Spouse, etc. Shall we attribute more pity and mercy to our selves then to the God of mercy and Comfort, who planted these affections in the creature? Shall he make men tender and careful over Others, cs pn31 vbb dt n1 j av-d p-acp n2 (j n2) pns11 vbm png21, pns11 vbm po21 n1, pns11 vbm po21 n1, av vmb pns12 vvi dc n1 cc n1 p-acp po12 n2 av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, r-crq vvd d n2 p-acp dt n1? vmb pns31 vvi n2 j cc j p-acp n2-jn, (59) part (DIV2) 1012 Page 459
5099 and shall not he himselfe be carefull of his owne flock? doe wee thinke that hee will neglect his Jewels, his Spouse, his Diadem and Crowne? he will not. and shall not he himself be careful of his own flock? do we think that he will neglect his Jewels, his Spouse, his Diadem and Crown? he will not. cc vmb xx pns31 px31 vbi j pp-f po31 d n1? vdb pns12 vvb cst pns31 vmb vvi po31 n2, po31 n1, po31 n1 cc n1? pns31 vmb xx. (59) part (DIV2) 1012 Page 459
5100 But you will urge expe•ience, we see how the Church is used even as a forlorne widdow, But you will urge expe•ience, we see how the Church is used even as a forlorn widow, p-acp pn22 vmb vvi n1, pns12 vvb c-crq dt n1 vbz vvn av p-acp dt j-vvn n1, (59) part (DIV2) 1013 Page 459
5101 as if she had no husband in the world, as an Orphan that had no Father; as if she had no husband in the world, as an Orphan that had no Father; c-acp cs pns31 vhd dx n1 p-acp dt n1, c-acp dt n1 cst vhd dx n1; (59) part (DIV2) 1013 Page 459
5102 therefore how doth this stand good. Therefore how does this stand good. av q-crq vdz d vvi j. (59) part (DIV2) 1013 Page 459
5103 The answer is, all that the Church or any particular Christian suffers in this world, it is but that there may be a conformity betweene the Spouse and the Husband. The answer is, all that the Church or any particular Christian suffers in this world, it is but that there may be a conformity between the Spouse and the Husband. dt n1 vbz, d cst dt n1 cc d j njp vvz p-acp d n1, pn31 vbz p-acp d a-acp vmb vbi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1. (59) part (DIV2) 1014 Page 459
5104 The Head wore a Crowne of thornes, and went to heaven and happinesse through a great deale of misery and abasement in the world, the lowest that ever was: The Head wore a Crown of thorns, and went to heaven and happiness through a great deal of misery and abasement in the world, the lowest that ever was: dt n1 vvd dt n1 pp-f n2, cc vvd p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1, dt js cst av vbds: (59) part (DIV2) 1014 Page 459
5105 And it is not meet that the Church should go to heaven another way. Then againe, all this is but to fashion the Spouse to be like to Christ, And it is not meet that the Church should go to heaven Another Way. Then again, all this is but to fashion the Spouse to be like to christ, cc pn31 vbz xx j cst dt n1 vmd vvi p-acp n1 j-jn n1. av av, d d vbz cc-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1 pc-acp vbi j p-acp np1, (59) part (DIV2) 1014 Page 459
5106 but to bring the Church and Christ neerer together, that is all the hurt they doe, to drive the Church neerer to Christ then before, Christ is as neere to his Church as ever in the greatest afflictions by his Spirit, Christ cries out on the Crosse, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me; but to bring the Church and christ nearer together, that is all the hurt they do, to drive the Church nearer to christ then before, christ is as near to his Church as ever in the greatest afflictions by his Spirit, christ cries out on the Cross, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me; cc-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc np1 jc av, cst vbz d dt n1 pns32 vdb, pc-acp vvi dt n1 av-jc p-acp np1 av a-acp, np1 vbz a-acp av-j p-acp po31 n1 c-acp av p-acp dt js n2 p-acp po31 n1, np1 vvz av p-acp dt n1, po11 np1, po11 np1, q-crq vh2 pns21 vvn pno11; (59) part (DIV2) 1015 Page 460
5107 it is a strange voice, that God should be his God, and yet notwithstanding seeme to forsake him. it is a strange voice, that God should be his God, and yet notwithstanding seem to forsake him. pn31 vbz dt j n1, cst np1 vmd vbi po31 n1, cc av a-acp vvb pc-acp vvi pno31. (59) part (DIV2) 1015 Page 460
5108 But God was never more his God then at that present; But God was never more his God then At that present; p-acp np1 vbds av-x n1 po31 n1 av p-acp d n1; (59) part (DIV2) 1015 Page 460
5109 indeed he was not his God in regard of some feelings that he had enjoyed in former times, he seemed to bee forsaken in regard of some sence, indeed he was not his God in regard of Some feelings that he had enjoyed in former times, he seemed to be forsaken in regard of Some sense, av pns31 vbds xx po31 n1 p-acp n1 pp-f d n2 cst pns31 vhd vvn p-acp j n2, pns31 vvd pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1 pp-f d n1, (59) part (DIV2) 1015 Page 460
5110 as Christ seemes to forsake the Church in regard of some sence and feeling, but yet his God still. as christ seems to forsake the Church in regard of Some sense and feeling, but yet his God still. c-acp np1 vvz pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp n1 pp-f d n1 cc n1, cc-acp av po31 n1 av. (59) part (DIV2) 1015 Page 460
5111 So the Church may say, I am thine still, though she seeme to be forsaken in regard of some feelings, So the Church may say, I am thine still, though she seem to be forsaken in regard of Some feelings, np1 dt n1 vmb vvi, pns11 vbm po21 av, cs pns31 vvb pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1 pp-f d n2, (59) part (DIV2) 1015 Page 460
5112 yet she is not deserted in regard of Gods care for support of the inward man and fashioning to Christ. yet she is not deserted in regard of God's care for support of the inward man and fashioning to christ. av pns31 vbz xx vvn p-acp n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp n1 pp-f dt j n1 cc vvg p-acp np1. (59) part (DIV2) 1015 Page 460
5113 The Church hath never sweeter communion with Christ, then under the greatest crosses, and therfore they many times have proved the ground of the greatest comforts, The Church hath never Sweeten communion with christ, then under the greatest Crosses, and Therefore they many times have proved the ground of the greatest comforts, dt n1 vhz av-x jc n1 p-acp np1, av p-acp dt js n2, cc av pns32 d n2 vhb vvn dt n1 pp-f dt js n2, (59) part (DIV2) 1015 Page 460
5114 for Christ leades the Church into the wildernesse, and then speakes to her heart, H•sea 2. 14. Christ speakes to the heart of his Spouse in the wildernesse, that is, in a place of no comfort, there are no Orchards or pleasures, for christ leads the Church into the Wilderness, and then speaks to her heart, H•sea 2. 14. christ speaks to the heart of his Spouse in the Wilderness, that is, in a place of no Comfort, there Are no Orchards or pleasures, c-acp np1 vvz dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cc av vvz p-acp po31 n1, np1 crd crd np1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, cst vbz, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dx n1, pc-acp vbr dx n2 cc n2, (59) part (DIV2) 1015 Page 460
5115 but all discomforts, there a man must have it from heaven, if he have any good in the wildernesse. but all discomforts, there a man must have it from heaven, if he have any good in the Wilderness. cc-acp d n2, a-acp dt n1 vmb vhi pn31 p-acp n1, cs pns31 vhb d j p-acp dt n1. (59) part (DIV2) 1015 Page 460
5116 In that wildernesse that is in a desolate disconsolate estate; In that Wilderness that is in a desolate disconsolate estate; p-acp d n1 cst vbz p-acp dt j j n1; (59) part (DIV2) 1015 Page 461
5117 Christ speakes to the heart of his children, there is in the wildernesse oftentimes a sweet intercourse of love incomparably beyond the time of prosperity. christ speaks to the heart of his children, there is in the Wilderness oftentimes a sweet intercourse of love incomparably beyond the time of Prosperity. np1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, pc-acp vbz p-acp dt n1 av dt j n1 pp-f n1 av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (59) part (DIV2) 1015 Page 461
5118 Againe, to stay your hearts, know this will not be long, as we see here the Church seemed to be forsaken and neglected, fell into the hands of cruell Watchmen, Again, to stay your hearts, know this will not be long, as we see Here the Church seemed to be forsaken and neglected, fell into the hands of cruel Watchmen, av, pc-acp vvi po22 n2, vvb d vmb xx vbi j, c-acp pns12 vvb av dt n1 vvd pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn, vvd p-acp dt n2 pp-f j n2, (59) part (DIV2) 1016 Page 461
5119 and was faine to goe through this and that meanes, but it was not long ere she met with him whom she sought after. and was feign to go through this and that means, but it was not long ere she met with him whom she sought After. cc vbds av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp d cc d n2, cc-acp pn31 vbds xx av-j c-acp pns31 vvd p-acp pno31 ro-crq pns31 vvd a-acp. (59) part (DIV2) 1016 Page 461
5120 It may be midnight at this time, but the night continues not long, it will be morning ere long. It may be midnight At this time, but the night continues not long, it will be morning ere long. pn31 vmb vbi n1 p-acp d n1, cc-acp dt n1 vvz xx av-j, pn31 vmb vbi n1 c-acp av-j. (59) part (DIV2) 1016 Page 461
5121 Therefore the Church may well say, Rejoyce not against me O mine enemy, as it is Micah 7. For though I be fallen I shall rise againe, Therefore the Church may well say, Rejoice not against me Oh mine enemy, as it is micah 7. For though I be fallen I shall rise again, av dt n1 vmb av vvi, vvb xx p-acp pno11 uh po11 n1, c-acp pn31 vbz np1 crd p-acp cs pns11 vbb vvn pns11 vmb vvi av, (59) part (DIV2) 1016 Page 461
5122 though I sit in darknesse, the Lord will bee a light unto me. though I fit in darkness, the Lord will be a Light unto me. cs pns11 vvb p-acp n1, dt n1 vmb vbi dt n1 p-acp pno11. (59) part (DIV2) 1016 Page 461
5123 It shall not be alway ill with the Church, those that survive us shall see other manner of daies then we see yet (whatsoever we shall our selves) Hence we have also an Use of triall; It shall not be always ill with the Church, those that survive us shall see other manner of days then we see yet (whatsoever we shall our selves) Hence we have also an Use of trial; pn31 vmb xx vbi av j-jn p-acp dt n1, d cst vvb pno12 vmb vvi j-jn n1 pp-f n2 cs pns12 vvb av (r-crq pns12 vmb po12 n2) av pns12 vhb av dt n1 pp-f n1; (59) part (DIV2) 1016 Page 461
5124 Whosoever are Christs, they have hearts to give themselves to him, as hee gives himselfe, not his goods or his honours, but himselfe for his Church. Whosoever Are Christ, they have hearts to give themselves to him, as he gives himself, not his goods or his honours, but himself for his Church. c-crq vbr npg1, pns32 vhb n2 pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp pno31, c-acp pns31 vvz px31, xx po31 n2-j cc po31 n2, cc-acp px31 p-acp po31 n1. (59) part (DIV2) 1016 Page 461
5125 So the Church gives her selfe to Christ, my delight is in him, he hath my selfe, my heart, my love and affection, my joy and delight, So the Church gives her self to christ, my delight is in him, he hath my self, my heart, my love and affection, my joy and delight, np1 dt n1 vvz po31 n1 p-acp np1, po11 n1 vbz p-acp pno31, pns31 vhz po11 n1, po11 n1, po11 n1 cc n1, po11 n1 cc n1, (59) part (DIV2) 1016 Page 461
5126 and all with my selfe, if I have any honour, he shall have it, I will use it for his glory, my riches I will give them to him and his Church and Ministery and Children, (as occasion shall serve). and all with my self, if I have any honour, he shall have it, I will use it for his glory, my riches I will give them to him and his Church and Ministry and Children, (as occasion shall serve). cc d p-acp po11 n1, cs pns11 vhb d n1, pns31 vmb vhi pn31, pns11 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp po31 n1, po11 n2 pns11 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp pno31 cc po31 n1 cc n1 cc n2, (c-acp n1 vmb vvi). (59) part (DIV2) 1016 Page 461
5127 I am his, therfore all that I have is his if he aske it at my hands. I am his, Therefore all that I have is his if he ask it At my hands. pns11 vbm po31, av d cst pns11 vhb vbz png31 cs pns31 vvb pn31 p-acp po11 n2. (59) part (DIV2) 1016 Page 462
5128 It is said of the Macedonians, they gave themselves to Christ, and then their riches and goods, it is an easie matter to give our riches to Christ when wee have given our selves rst. It is said of the Macedonians, they gave themselves to christ, and then their riches and goods, it is an easy matter to give our riches to christ when we have given our selves rst. pn31 vbz vvn pp-f dt njp2, pns32 vvd px32 p-acp np1, cc av po32 n2 cc n2-j, pn31 vbz dt j n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp np1 c-crq pns12 vhb vvn po12 n2 ord. (59) part (DIV2) 1016 Page 462
5129 A Christian as soone as ever he becomes a Christian, and ever after to death and in death too, he gives up himselfe to Christ? they that stand with Christ, A Christian as soon as ever he becomes a Christian, and ever After to death and in death too, he gives up himself to christ? they that stand with christ, dt njp c-acp av c-acp av pns31 vvz dt njp, cc av c-acp p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1 av, pns31 vvz p-acp px31 p-acp np1? pns32 cst vvb p-acp np1, (59) part (DIV2) 1016 Page 462
5130 and will give this or that particular, will part onely with idle things that they may spare, are they Christs, No, a Christian gives himselfe, and all his to Christ: and will give this or that particular, will part only with idle things that they may spare, Are they Christ, No, a Christian gives himself, and all his to christ: cc vmb vvi d cc d j, vmb vvi av-j p-acp j n2 cst pns32 vmb vvi, vbr pns32 npg1, av-dx, dt njp vvz px31, cc d po31 p-acp np1: (59) part (DIV2) 1016 Page 462
5131 so we see here what we should doe if Christ be ours, let us give up our selves to him, so we see Here what we should do if christ be ours, let us give up our selves to him, av pns12 vvb av r-crq pns12 vmd vdi cs np1 vbb png12, vvb pno12 vvi a-acp po12 n2 p-acp pno31, (59) part (DIV2) 1016 Page 462
5132 as it is Rom. 12. the issue of all that learned profound discourse in the former part of the Epistle that Christ justifieth us by his righteousnesse and merit, as it is Rom. 12. the issue of all that learned profound discourse in the former part of the Epistle that christ Justifieth us by his righteousness and merit, c-acp pn31 vbz np1 crd dt n1 pp-f d cst vvd j n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 cst np1 vvz pno12 p-acp po31 n1 cc n1, (59) part (DIV2) 1016 Page 462
5133 and sanctifies us by his Spirit, and hath predestinated and elected us and refused others, is this, I beseech you, Give up your bodies and soules, and Sanctifies us by his Spirit, and hath predestinated and elected us and refused Others, is this, I beseech you, Give up your bodies and Souls, cc vvz pno12 p-acp po31 n1, cc vhz vvn cc vvn pno12 cc vvd n2-jn, vbz d, pns11 vvb pn22, vvb a-acp po22 n2 cc n2, (59) part (DIV2) 1016 Page 462
5134 and all as a living Sacrifice, holy and accept ableunto God. and all as a living Sacrifice, holy and accept ableunto God. cc d c-acp dt j-vvg n1, j cc vvi av np1. (59) part (DIV2) 1016 Page 462
5135 In briefe these words imply renunciation and resignation, I am his, that is I have given up my selfe to him, In brief these words imply renunciation and resignation, I am his, that is I have given up my self to him, p-acp j d n2 vvb n1 cc n1, pns11 vbm po31, cst vbz pns11 vhb vvn a-acp po11 n1 p-acp pno31, (59) part (DIV2) 1017 Page 462
5136 therefore I renounce all others that ••and not with his love and liking. Therefore I renounce all Others that ••and not with his love and liking. av pns11 vvb d n2-jn cst vvb xx p-acp po31 n1 cc n-vvg. (59) part (DIV2) 1017 Page 462
5137 I am not onely his by way of service, which I owe him above all that call for it, I am not only his by Way of service, which I owe him above all that call for it, pns11 vbm xx av-j po31 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, r-crq pns11 vvb pno31 p-acp d cst vvb p-acp pn31, (59) part (DIV2) 1017 Page 462
5138 but J am his by way of resignation, if he will have me dye, I will dye, but J am his by Way of resignation, if he will have me die, I will die, cc-acp pns11 vbm po31 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, cs pns31 vmb vhi pno11 vvi, pns11 vmb vvi, (59) part (DIV2) 1017 Page 462
5139 if he will have me live heere, I will, I have not my selfe to dispose of any longer, I have altogether alienated my selfe. if he will have me live Here, I will, I have not my self to dispose of any longer, I have altogether alienated my self. cs pns31 vmb vhi pno11 vvi av, pns11 vmb, pns11 vhb xx po11 n1 pc-acp vvi pp-f d av-jc, pns11 vhb av vvn po11 n1. (59) part (DIV2) 1017 Page 462
5140 from my selfe, I am his, to serve him, his to be disposed off by him, I have renounced all other. from my self, I am his, to serve him, his to be disposed off by him, I have renounced all other. p-acp po11 n1, pns11 vbm po31, pc-acp vvi pno31, po31 pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp p-acp pno31, pns11 vhb vvd d n-jn. (59) part (DIV2) 1017 Page 463
5141 Therefore here we have another answer to Satan, if he come to us and solicite us to sinne, let the Christians heart make this answer, I am not mine owne, what hath Satan and his instruments to doe with me? is my body his to defile, is my tongue his to sweare at his pleasure, shall I make the temple of God the member of an harlot? (as the Apostle reasons) shall I defile my vessell with sinne? What saith converted Ep•r••m, Hosea 14. 8. What have I any more to doe with Id•ls, Therefore Here we have Another answer to Satan, if he come to us and solicit us to sin, let the Christians heart make this answer, I am not mine own, what hath Satan and his Instruments to do with me? is my body his to defile, is my tongue his to swear At his pleasure, shall I make the temple of God the member of an harlot? (as the Apostle Reasons) shall I defile my vessel with sin? What Says converted Ep•r••m, Hosea 14. 8. What have I any more to do with Id•ls, av av pns12 vhb j-jn n1 p-acp np1, cs pns31 vvb p-acp pno12 cc vvi pno12 p-acp n1, vvb dt njpg2 n1 vvi d n1, pns11 vbm xx po11 d, r-crq vhz np1 cc po31 n2 pc-acp vdi p-acp pno11? vbz po11 n1 png31 pc-acp vvi, vbz po11 n1 png31 pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1, vmb pns11 vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 dt n1 pp-f dt n1? (c-acp dt n1 n2) vmb pns11 vvi po11 n1 p-acp n1? q-crq vvz vvn vvi, np1 crd crd q-crq vhb pns11 d dc pc-acp vdi p-acp n2, (59) part (DIV2) 1018 Page 463
5142 for I have seene and observed him. We ought to have such resolutions ready in our hearts: for I have seen and observed him. We ought to have such resolutions ready in our hearts: c-acp pns11 vhb vvn cc vvn pno31. pns12 vmd pc-acp vhi d n2 j p-acp po12 n2: (59) part (DIV2) 1018 Page 463
5143 indeed when a Christian is resolute, the world counts such to be lost, hee is gone, we have lost him, say your dissolute prosane persons It is true they have lost him indeed, indeed when a Christian is resolute, the world counts such to be lost, he is gone, we have lost him, say your dissolute Profane Persons It is true they have lost him indeed, av c-crq dt njp vbz j, dt n1 vvz d pc-acp vbi vvn, pns31 vbz vvn, pns12 vhb vvn pno31, vvb po22 j j n2 pn31 vbz j pns32 vhb vvn pno31 av, (59) part (DIV2) 1018 Page 463
5144 for he is not his owne, much lesse theirs any longer, but he is found to God and himselfe, for he is not his own, much less theirs any longer, but he is found to God and himself, c-acp pns31 vbz xx po31 d, av-d av-dc png32 dg av-jc, cc-acp pns31 vbz vvn p-acp np1 cc px31, (59) part (DIV2) 1018 Page 463
5145 and the Church, thus we se• what springs from this, that Christ is ours, and that we are Christs backe againe. and the Church, thus we se• what springs from this, that christ is ours, and that we Are Christ back again. cc dt n1, av pns12 n1 r-crq vvz p-acp d, cst np1 vbz png12, cc cst pns12 vbr npg1 n1 av. (59) part (DIV2) 1018 Page 463
5146 Let us carry this with us even to death, and if times should come that God should honour us by serving himselfe of us in our lives, Let us carry this with us even to death, and if times should come that God should honour us by serving himself of us in our lives, vvb pno12 vvi d p-acp pno12 av p-acp n1, cc cs n2 vmd vvi cst np1 vmd vvi pno12 p-acp vvg px31 pp-f pno12 p-acp po12 n2, (59) part (DIV2) 1018 Page 463
5147 if Christ will have us spend our blood, consider this I am not mine owne in life nor death, and it is my happinesse that I am not my owne, for if J were mine owne what should I doe with my selfe, I should loose my selfe as Adam did. It is therefore my happinesse that I am not mine owne, that J am not the worlds, that I am not the Divells, that none else hath to doe with me, to claime any interest in me, if christ will have us spend our blood, Consider this I am not mine own in life nor death, and it is my happiness that I am not my own, for if J were mine own what should I do with my self, I should lose my self as Adam did. It is Therefore my happiness that I am not mine own, that J am not the world's, that I am not the Devils, that none Else hath to do with me, to claim any Interest in me, cs np1 vmb vhi pno12 vvi po12 n1, vvb d pns11 vbm xx po11 d p-acp n1 ccx n1, cc pn31 vbz po11 n1 cst pns11 vbm xx po11 d, c-acp cs pns11 vbdr po11 d r-crq vmd pns11 vdi p-acp po11 n1, pns11 vmd vvi po11 n1 p-acp np1 vdd. pn31 vbz av po11 n1 cst pns11 vbm xx po11 d, cst pns11 vbm xx dt n2, cst pns11 vbm xx dt n2, cst pix av vhz pc-acp vdi p-acp pno11, pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp pno11, (59) part (DIV2) 1018 Page 464
5148 but I am Christs, if I doe any thing for others, it is for Christs sake. but I am Christ, if I do any thing for Others, it is for Christ sake. cc-acp pns11 vbm npg1, cs pns11 vdb d n1 p-acp n2-jn, pn31 vbz p-acp npg1 n1. (59) part (DIV2) 1018 Page 464
5149 Remember this for the time to come, if there be any thing that wee will not p•rt with for Christs sake, it will be our bane, we shall loose Christ and it too. remember this for the time to come, if there be any thing that we will not p•rt with for Christ sake, it will be our bane, we shall lose christ and it too. np1 d p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi, cs pc-acp vbb d n1 cst pns12 vmb xx vvi p-acp p-acp npg1 n1, pn31 vmb vbi po12 n1, pns12 vmb vvi np1 cc pn31 av. (59) part (DIV2) 1018 Page 464
5150 If we will not say with a perfect Spirit, I am his, my life, my credit, my person is his, any thing his, looke what we will not give for him, at length we shall loose and part with it and him too. If we will not say with a perfect Spirit, I am his, my life, my credit, my person is his, any thing his, look what we will not give for him, At length we shall lose and part with it and him too. cs pns12 vmb xx vvi p-acp dt j n1, pns11 vbm po31, po11 n1, po11 n1, po11 n1 vbz png31, d n1 po31, vvb r-crq pns12 vmb xx vvi p-acp pno31, p-acp n1 pns12 vmb vvi cc vvi p-acp pn31 cc pno31 av. (59) part (DIV2) 1018 Page 464
5151 The end of the nineteenth Sermon. The end of the nineteenth Sermon. dt n1 pp-f dt ord n1. (59) part (DIV2) 1018 Page 464
5152 THE TWENTIETH SERMON. THE TWENTIETH SERMON. dt ord n1. (60) sermon (DIV1) 1018 Page 465
5153 CANT. VI. II. I am my Beloveds and my Beloved is mine, hefeedeth among the Eillies. CANT. VI. II I am my Beloveds and my beloved is mine, hefeedeth among the Eillies. n1. crd. crd pns11 vbm po11 ng1-vvn cc po11 j-vvn vbz png11, vvz p-acp dt n2. (60) sermon (DIV1) 1018 Page 465
5154 THE Church you see here, though she stood out a while against all Christs invitation and knocking, THE Church you see Here, though she stood out a while against all Christ invitation and knocking, dt n1 pn22 vvb av, cs pns31 vvd av dt n1 p-acp d npg1 n1 cc n-vvg, (60) sermon (DIV1) 1019 Page 465
5155 yet at length shee is brought to yeeld herselfe up wholy unto Christ, and to renounce her selfe, which course God takes with most, yet At length she is brought to yield herself up wholly unto christ, and to renounce her self, which course God Takes with most, av p-acp n1 pns31 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi px31 p-acp av-jn p-acp np1, cc pc-acp vvi po31 n1, r-crq n1 np1 vvz p-acp ds, (60) sermon (DIV1) 1019 Page 465
5156 yea in a manner with all his people are they goe out of this world to lay all high thing• low, beate downe every high thought and imagination, which exalteth it selfe against him, that they may give themselves and all they have to Christ, if he call for it, yea in a manner with all his people Are they go out of this world to lay all high thing• low, beat down every high Thought and imagination, which Exalteth it self against him, that they may give themselves and all they have to christ, if he call for it, uh p-acp dt n1 p-acp d po31 n1 vbr pns32 vvb av pp-f d n1 pc-acp vvi d j n1 j, vvd a-acp d j n1 cc n1, r-crq vvz pn31 n1 p-acp pno31, cst pns32 vmb vvi px32 cc d pns32 vhb p-acp np1, cs pns31 vvb p-acp pn31, (60) sermon (DIV1) 1019 Page 466
5157 for he that doth not so is not worthy of Christ, if we doe not this at least in preparation of minde, let us not owne the name of Christians, for he that does not so is not worthy of christ, if we do not this At least in preparation of mind, let us not own the name of Christians, c-acp pns31 cst vdz xx av vbz xx j pp-f np1, cs pns12 vdb xx d p-acp ds p-acp n1 pp-f n1, vvb pno12 xx d dt n1 pp-f np1, (60) sermon (DIV1) 1019 Page 466
5158 least we owne that which shall further increase and aggrava•• our condemnation, prosessing religion one way, lest we own that which shall further increase and aggrava•• our condemnation, processing Religion one Way, cs pns12 d cst r-crq vmb av-j vvi cc n1 po12 n1, vvg n1 crd n1, (60) sermon (DIV1) 1019 Page 466
5159 & yet alienating our minds to our lusts and pleasures of the world another way, to have peculiar love •its of our owne distinct from Christ, & yet alienating our minds to our Lustiest and pleasures of the world Another Way, to have peculiar love •its of our own distinct from christ, cc av vvg po12 n2 p-acp po12 n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1 j-jn n1, pc-acp vhi j n1 n2 pp-f po12 d j p-acp np1, (60) sermon (DIV1) 1019 Page 466
5160 how stands this, with, I am my Beloveds and my Beloved is mine, how stands it with the self resignation that was spoken off before. how Stands this, with, I am my Beloveds and my beloved is mine, how Stands it with the self resignation that was spoken off before. q-crq vvz d, p-acp, pns11 vbm po11 ng1-vvn cc po11 j-vvn vbz png11, c-crq vvz pn31 p-acp dt n1 n1 cst vbds vvn a-acp p-acp. (60) sermon (DIV1) 1019 Page 466
5161 Now this followes upon apprehension of Christ being ours, I am my Beloveds, because my 〈 ◊ 〉 is 〈 ◊ 〉 first, there are foure reasons why Christ must be given to us, Now this follows upon apprehension of christ being ours, I am my Beloveds, Because my 〈 ◊ 〉 is 〈 ◊ 〉 First, there Are foure Reasons why christ must be given to us, av d vvz p-acp n1 pp-f np1 vbg png12, pns11 vbm po11 ng1-vvn, c-acp po11 〈 sy 〉 vbz 〈 sy 〉 ord, a-acp vbr crd n2 c-crq np1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno12, (60) sermon (DIV1) 1020 Page 466
5162 before wee can give our selves to him by this selfe resignation. before we can give our selves to him by this self resignation. c-acp pns12 vmb vvi po12 n2 p-acp pno31 p-acp d n1 n1. (60) sermon (DIV1) 1020 Page 466
5163 1. Because he is the chiefe spring of all good affections, which he must plant in us, loving us, ere we can love him, 1. Ioh. 4. 10, 19. 1. Because he is the chief spring of all good affections, which he must plant in us, loving us, ere we can love him, 1. John 4. 10, 19. crd p-acp pns31 vbz dt j-jn n1 pp-f d j n2, r-crq pns31 vmb vvi p-acp pno12, vvg pno12, c-acp pns12 vmb vvi pno31, crd np1 crd crd, crd (60) sermon (DIV1) 1021 Page 466
5164 2. Because love descends, though it be of a fiery nature, yet in this it is contrary, 2. Because love descends, though it be of a fiery nature, yet in this it is contrary, crd p-acp n1 vvz, c-acp pn31 vbb pp-f dt j n1, av p-acp d pn31 vbz j-jn, (60) sermon (DIV1) 1022 Page 466
5165 for love descends, whereas fire ascends, the superiour first loves the inferiour, Christ must descend in his love to us, ere we can ascend to him in our affections. for love descends, whereas fire ascends, the superior First loves the inferior, christ must descend in his love to us, ere we can ascend to him in our affections. p-acp n1 vvz, cs n1 vvz, dt j-jn ord vvz dt j-jn, np1 vmb vvi p-acp po31 n1 p-acp pno12, c-acp pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp po12 n2. (60) sermon (DIV1) 1022 Page 466
5166 3. Because our nature is such that wee cannot love but where we know 〈 ◊ 〉 selves to be loved 〈 ◊ 〉, therefore God is indulgent to us herein, 3. Because our nature is such that we cannot love but where we know 〈 ◊ 〉 selves to be loved 〈 ◊ 〉, Therefore God is indulgent to us herein, crd p-acp po12 n1 vbz d cst pns12 vmbx n1 cc-acp c-crq pns12 vvb 〈 sy 〉 n2 pc-acp vbi vvd 〈 sy 〉, av np1 vbz j p-acp pno12 av, (60) sermon (DIV1) 1023 Page 467
5167 and that we may love him he manifests his love first to us. and that we may love him he manifests his love First to us. cc cst pns12 vmb vvi pno31 pns31 vvz po31 n1 ord p-acp pno12. (60) sermon (DIV1) 1023 Page 467
5168 4. Because naturally 〈 ◊ 〉 selves being c•nscious of guilt are full of fears from thence: 4. Because naturally 〈 ◊ 〉 selves being c•nscious of guilt Are full of fears from thence: crd c-acp av-j 〈 sy 〉 n2 vbg j pp-f n1 vbr j pp-f n2 p-acp av: (60) sermon (DIV1) 1024 Page 467
5169 so that if the soule be not perswaded first of Christs love, it 〈 ◊ 〉 away form him, so that if the soul be not persuaded First of Christ love, it 〈 ◊ 〉 away from him, av cst cs dt n1 vbb xx vvn ord pp-f npg1 n1, pn31 〈 sy 〉 av vvi pno31, (60) sermon (DIV1) 1024 Page 467
5170 as Adam did from God, and as Peter from Christ: as Adam did from God, and as Peter from christ: c-acp np1 vdd p-acp np1, cc p-acp np1 p-acp np1: (60) sermon (DIV1) 1024 Page 467
5171 depart from me for I am but a sinnefull man So the soule of every man would say if first it were not perswaded of Gods love in Christ, who amongst us shall dwell with the everlasting burning, depart from me for I am but a sinful man So the soul of every man would say if First it were not persuaded of God's love in christ, who among us shall dwell with the everlasting burning, vvb p-acp pno11 c-acp pns11 vbm p-acp dt j n1 av dt n1 pp-f d n1 vmd vvi cs ord pn31 vbdr xx vvn pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp np1, r-crq p-acp pno12 vmb vvi p-acp dt j j-vvg, (60) sermon (DIV1) 1024 Page 467
5172 therefore to prevent that disposition of soule, which would rise our of the sence of guilt and unworthinesse, God first speakes to us in Christ; Therefore to prevent that disposition of soul, which would rise our of the sense of guilt and unworthiness, God First speaks to us in christ; av pc-acp vvi d n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vmd vvi po12 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, np1 ord vvz p-acp pno12 p-acp np1; (60) sermon (DIV1) 1024 Page 467
5173 at length saying unto our soules, I am thy •alvation, Whereupon the soule first finding his love, loves him backe againe of whom it •inds if selfe so much beloved, At length saying unto our Souls, I am thy •alvation, Whereupon the soul First finding his love, loves him back again of whom it •inds if self so much Beloved, p-acp n1 vvg p-acp po12 n2, pns11 vbm po21 n1, c-crq dt n1 ord vvg po31 n1, vvz pno31 av av pp-f r-crq pn31 vvz cs n1 av av-d vvn, (60) sermon (DIV1) 1024 Page 467
5174 so that our love is but a reflection of his, I am my Beloveds, because my Beloved is mine. so that our love is but a reflection of his, I am my Beloveds, Because my beloved is mine. av cst po12 n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f png31, pns11 vbm po11 ng1-vvn, c-acp po11 j-vvn vbz png11. (60) sermon (DIV1) 1024 Page 467
5175 It is with the Spirit of God, as with the spirits in the soule and body of a man, there is a marriage betwixt the body and soule, the spirits joyne both together, being of a middle nature, It is with the Spirit of God, as with the spirits in the soul and body of a man, there is a marriage betwixt the body and soul, the spirits join both together, being of a middle nature, pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp p-acp dt n2 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1, dt n2 vvb d av, vbg pp-f dt j-jn n1, (60) sermon (DIV1) 1025 Page 467
5176 for they have somewhat spirituall neare the soule, and somewhat bodily neare the body, therefore they come betweene the body and the soule, for they have somewhat spiritual near the soul, and somewhat bodily near the body, Therefore they come between the body and the soul, c-acp pns32 vhb av j av-j dt n1, cc av j av-j dt n1, av pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1, (60) sermon (DIV1) 1025 Page 467
5177 and are the instruments th•reof, whereby it workes. and Are the Instruments th•reof, whereby it works. cc vbr dt n2 av, c-crq pn31 vvz. (60) sermon (DIV1) 1025 Page 467
5178 So it is with the Spir•t of God, the same Spirit that tells the soule that Christ is ours, the same Spirit makes up the match on our part, So it is with the Spir•t of God, the same Spirit that tells the soul that christ is ours, the same Spirit makes up the match on our part, av pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, dt d n1 cst vvz dt n1 cst np1 vbz png12, dt d n1 vvz a-acp dt n1 p-acp po12 n1, (60) sermon (DIV1) 1025 Page 468
5179 and gives us up to Christ againe. and gives us up to christ again. cc vvz pno12 a-acp p-acp np1 av. (60) sermon (DIV1) 1025 Page 468
5180 Let this then bee the tryall, that wee are Christs by the spirituall Eccoe that our soules makes to that report which Christ makes to our soules, Let this then be the trial, that we Are Christ by the spiritual Eccoe that our Souls makes to that report which christ makes to our Souls, vvb d av vbb dt n1, cst pns12 vbr npg1 p-acp dt j np1 cst po12 n2 vvz p-acp d n1 r-crq np1 vvz p-acp po12 n2, (60) sermon (DIV1) 1026 Page 468
5181 whether in promises or in instructions. See hence likewise, the nature of Faith: whither in promises or in instructions. See hence likewise, the nature of Faith: cs p-acp n2 cc p-acp n2. vvb av av, dt n1 pp-f n1: (60) sermon (DIV1) 1026 Page 468
5182 for these are the words of Faith, as well as of love, Faith hath two branches, it doth give as well as take. for these Are the words of Faith, as well as of love, Faith hath two branches, it does give as well as take. c-acp d vbr dt n2 pp-f n1, c-acp av c-acp pp-f n1, n1 vhz crd n2, pn31 vdz vvi c-acp av c-acp vvi. (60) sermon (DIV1) 1027 Page 468
5183 Faith receives Christ, and sayes, Christ is mine, and the same Faith saith, I am Christs againe. Faith receives christ, and Says, christ is mine, and the same Faith Says, I am Christ again. n1 vvz np1, cc vvz, np1 vbz png11, cc dt d n1 vvz, pns11 vbm npg1 av. (60) sermon (DIV1) 1027 Page 468
5184 Indeed our soules are empty, so that the maine worke of Faith is to be an empty hand, Mendica manus, (as Luther calls it) a beggers hand to receive, Indeed our Souls Are empty, so that the main work of Faith is to be an empty hand, Mendica manus, (as Luther calls it) a beggars hand to receive, np1 po12 n2 vbr j, av cst dt j n1 pp-f n1 vbz pc-acp vbi dt j n1, fw-la fw-la, (c-acp np1 vvz pn31) dt ng1 n1 pc-acp vvi, (60) sermon (DIV1) 1027 Page 468
5185 but when it hath received, it gives backe againe, both our selves and all that we can doe. but when it hath received, it gives back again, both our selves and all that we can do. cc-acp c-crq pn31 vhz vvn, pn31 vvz av av, d po12 n2 cc d cst pns12 vmb vdi. (60) sermon (DIV1) 1027 Page 468
5186 as 2. Cor. 8. 5. the Churches of Macedonia gave themselves, and then they gave their goods. as 2. Cor. 8. 5. the Churches of Macedonia gave themselves, and then they gave their goods. c-acp crd np1 crd crd dt n2 pp-f np1 vvd px32, cc av pns32 vvd po32 n2-j. (60) sermon (DIV1) 1027 Page 468
5187 Where Faith is, there will be a giving of our selves and our goods, and (by a proportion) our strength, wits and all backe againe. Where Faith is, there will be a giving of our selves and our goods, and (by a proportion) our strength, wits and all back again. q-crq n1 vbz, pc-acp vmb vbi dt vvg pp-f po12 n2 cc po12 n2-j, cc (p-acp dt n1) po12 n1, n2 cc d av av. (60) sermon (DIV1) 1027 Page 468
5188 This discovers a great deale of empty false Faith in the world, for undoubtedly if it were true Faith, there would be a yeelding backe againe. This discovers a great deal of empty false Faith in the world, for undoubtedly if it were true Faith, there would be a yielding back again. np1 vvz dt j n1 pp-f j j n1 p-acp dt n1, c-acp av-j cs pn31 vbdr j n1, pc-acp vmd vbi dt j-vvg n1 av. (60) sermon (DIV1) 1027 Page 468
5189 And againe, these words discover the mutuall coherence of Iustification and Sanctification, and the dependance one upon another, I am my Beloveds and my Beloved is mine, Christ is mine, his righteousnesse is mine for my iustification, I am clothed with Christ, And again, these words discover the mutual coherence of Justification and Sanctification, and the dependence one upon Another, I am my Beloveds and my beloved is mine, christ is mine, his righteousness is mine for my justification, I am clothed with christ, cc av, d n2 vvi dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, cc dt n1 crd p-acp n-jn, pns11 vbm po11 ng1-vvn cc po11 j-vvn vbz png11, np1 vbz png11, po31 n1 vbz png11 p-acp po11 n1, pns11 vbm vvn p-acp np1, (60) sermon (DIV1) 1028 Page 469
5190 as it is, Rev•. 12. The Spouse there is cloathed with the Sunne, with the beames of Christ: as it is, Rev•. 12. The Spouse there is clothed with the Sun, with the beams of christ: c-acp pn31 vbz, np1. crd dt n1 pc-acp vbz vvn p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1: (60) sermon (DIV1) 1028 Page 469
5191 but is that all? No, I am my Beloveds, I am Christs, there is a returne of Faith in Sanctification, the same Spirit that witnesseth Christ is ours, it sanctifies and alters our disposition, that we can say, I am Christs. but is that all? No, I am my Beloveds, I am Christ, there is a return of Faith in Sanctification, the same Spirit that Witnesseth christ is ours, it Sanctifies and alters our disposition, that we can say, I am Christ. cc-acp vbz d d? uh-dx, pns11 vbm po11 ng1-vvn, pns11 vbm npg1, pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1, dt d n1 cst vvz np1 vbz png12, pn31 vvz cc vvz po12 n1, cst pns12 vmb vvi, pns11 vbm npg1. (60) sermon (DIV1) 1028 Page 469
5192 It serves to instruct us therefore in the necessary connexion of these two, Iustification and Sanctification, against the idle slander of Papists, that sinnefully traduce that Doctrine, It serves to instruct us Therefore in the necessary connexion of these two, Justification and Sanctification, against the idle slander of Papists, that sinfully traduce that Doctrine, pn31 vvz pc-acp vvi pno12 av p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d crd, n1 cc n1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f njp2, cst av-j vvi d n1, (60) sermon (DIV1) 1028 Page 469
5193 as if we were Solifideans, as if we severed Iustification from Sanctification. No, we hold here that whensoever Christ is ours, there is a Spirit of Sanctification in us, to yeeld all to Christ, as if we were Solifideans, as if we severed Justification from Sanctification. No, we hold Here that whensoever christ is ours, there is a Spirit of Sanctification in us, to yield all to christ, c-acp cs pns12 vbdr np2, c-acp cs pns12 vvd n1 p-acp n1. uh-dx, pns12 vvb av cst c-crq np1 vbz png12, pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno12, pc-acp vvi d p-acp np1, (60) sermon (DIV1) 1028 Page 469
5194 though this resignation bee not presently perfect. though this resignation be not presently perfect. cs d n1 vbi xx av-j j. (60) sermon (DIV1) 1028 Page 469
5195 This likewise helps us (by way of Direction) to understand the Covenant of grace, and the Seales of the Covenant, what they inforce and comprise, not onely what God will doe to us, This likewise helps us (by Way of Direction) to understand the Covenant of grace, and the Seals of the Covenant, what they enforce and comprise, not only what God will do to us, np1 av vvz pno12 (p-acp n1 pp-f n1) pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n2 pp-f dt n1, r-crq pns32 vvb cc vvi, xx av-j q-crq np1 vmb vdi p-acp pno12, (60) sermon (DIV1) 1029 Page 469
5196 but the duty we are to doe to him againe, though we doe it in his strength. but the duty we Are to do to him again, though we do it in his strength. cc-acp dt n1 pns12 vbr pc-acp vdi p-acp pno31 av, cs pns12 vdb pn31 p-acp po31 n1. (60) sermon (DIV1) 1029 Page 469
5197 A Covenant holds not on one side, but on both, Christ is mine, and I am Christs againe, I will bee their God, but they must have grace to be my people, and then the Covenant is made up. A Covenant holds not on one side, but on both, christ is mine, and I am Christ again, I will be their God, but they must have grace to be my people, and then the Covenant is made up. dt n1 vvz xx p-acp crd n1, cc-acp p-acp d, np1 vbz png11, cc pns11 vbm npg1 av, pns11 vmb vbi po32 n1, p-acp pns32 vmb vhi n1 pc-acp vbi po11 n1, cc av dt n1 vbz vvn a-acp. (60) sermon (DIV1) 1029 Page 469
5198 The Covenant of grace is so called, because God is so gracious as to inable us to performe our owne part The Covenant of grace is so called, Because God is so gracious as to inable us to perform our own part dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz av vvn, c-acp np1 vbz av j c-acp p-acp j pno12 pc-acp vvi po12 d n1 (60) sermon (DIV1) 1029 Page 469
5199 And so in the Seales of the Covenant, in Baptisme, God doth not onely binde himselfe to doe thus and thus to us, And so in the Seals of the Covenant, in Baptism, God does not only bind himself to do thus and thus to us, cc av p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, p-acp n1, np1 vdz xx av-j vvi px31 pc-acp vdi av cc av p-acp pno12, (60) sermon (DIV1) 1030 Page 470
5200 but binds us also to doe backe againe to him. but binds us also to do back again to him. cc-acp vvz pno12 av pc-acp vdi av av p-acp pno31. (60) sermon (DIV1) 1030 Page 470
5201 So in the Communion we promise to leade a new life, renewing our Covenant, and therefore we must not thinke that all is well, So in the Communion we promise to lead a new life, renewing our Covenant, and Therefore we must not think that all is well, av p-acp dt n1 pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi dt j n1, vvg po12 n1, cc av pns12 vmb xx vvi cst d vbz av, (60) sermon (DIV1) 1030 Page 470
5202 when wee have received our maker, though wee continue in a scandalous, fruitlesse course of life. when we have received our maker, though we continue in a scandalous, fruitless course of life. c-crq pns12 vhb vvn po12 n1, cs pns12 vvb p-acp dt j, j n1 pp-f n1. (60) sermon (DIV1) 1030 Page 470
5203 No there is a promise in the Sacrament, the Seale of the Covenant of grace, to yeeld up our selves to God, to returne to Christ againe with our duty, No there is a promise in the Sacrament, the Seal of the Covenant of grace, to yield up our selves to God, to return to christ again with our duty, uh-x a-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp dt n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi a-acp po12 n2 p-acp np1, pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 av p-acp po12 n1, (60) sermon (DIV1) 1030 Page 470
5204 then wee come as we should doe, when we come thus disposed. This for direction, My Beloved is mine and I am my Beloveds. then we come as we should do, when we come thus disposed. This for direction, My beloved is mine and I am my Beloveds. cs pns12 vvb c-acp pns12 vmd vdi, c-crq pns12 vvb av vvn. np1 p-acp n1, po11 j-vvn vbz png11 cc pns11 vbm po11 ng1-vvn. (60) sermon (DIV1) 1030 Page 470
5205 To proceed to make an Use of Comfort to poore doubting Christians, I am my Beloveds, is the voice of the whole Church, that all ranks of Christians (if they be true) may without presumption take up. To proceed to make an Use of Comfort to poor doubting Christians, I am my Beloveds, is the voice of the Whole Church, that all ranks of Christians (if they be true) may without presumption take up. pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp j vvg np1, pns11 vbm po11 ng1-vvn, vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, cst d n2 pp-f np1 (cs pns32 vbb j) vmb p-acp n1 vvb a-acp. (60) sermon (DIV1) 1031 Page 470
5206 I have not so much Faith, so much love, so much grace, so much patience, I have not so much Faith, so much love, so much grace, so much patience, pns11 vhb xx av av-d n1, av d n1, av d n1, av d n1, (60) sermon (DIV1) 1031 Page 470
5207 as another (saith a poore Christian) therefore I am none of Christs ▪ but wee must know that Christ hath in his Church of all rancks, as Another (Says a poor Christian) Therefore I am none of Christ ▪ but we must know that christ hath in his Church of all ranks, c-acp j-jn (vvz dt j np1) av pns11 vbm pix pp-f npg1 ▪ cc-acp pns12 vmb vvi cst np1 vhz p-acp po31 n1 pp-f d n2, (60) sermon (DIV1) 1031 Page 470
5208 and they are all his Spouse, one as well as another, there is no exception, there is a little spirit of emulation, and they Are all his Spouse, one as well as Another, there is no exception, there is a little Spirit of emulation, cc pns32 vbr d po31 n1, pi c-acp av c-acp j-jn, pc-acp vbz dx n1, pc-acp vbz dt j n1 pp-f n1, (60) sermon (DIV1) 1031 Page 470
5209 and a spice of envy in Christians that are weaker, if they have not all that great measure of grace which they see in others, they feare they have none at all, and a spice of envy in Christians that Are Weaker, if they have not all that great measure of grace which they see in Others, they Fear they have none At all, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1 cst vbr jc, cs pns32 vhb xx d d j n1 pp-f n1 r-crq pns32 vvb p-acp n2-jn, pns32 vvb pns32 vhb pix p-acp d, (60) sermon (DIV1) 1031 Page 470
5210 as if there were no Babes in Christs schoole, as well as men, and growne persons. as if there were no Babes in Christ school, as well as men, and grown Persons. c-acp cs pc-acp vbdr dx n2 p-acp npg1 n1, c-acp av c-acp n2, cc vvn n2. (60) sermon (DIV1) 1031 Page 470
5211 Then againe, we see here the nature of Faith in the whole Church, it is the same that is in every particular, Then again, we see Here the nature of Faith in the Whole Church, it is the same that is in every particular, av av, pns12 vvb av dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1, pn31 vbz dt d cst vbz p-acp d j, (60) sermon (DIV1) 1032 Page 471
5212 aud the same in every particular, as it is in the whole Church. and the same in every particular, as it is in the Whole Church. cc dt d p-acp d j, c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp dt j-jn n1. (60) sermon (DIV1) 1032 Page 471
5213 The whole Church saith, I am my Beloveds and my Beloved is mine, I appropriate him, there is a spirit of appropriation in the whole, The Whole Church Says, I am my Beloveds and my beloved is mine, I Appropriate him, there is a Spirit of appropriation in the Whole, dt j-jn n1 vvz, pns11 vbm po11 ng1-vvn cc po11 j-vvn vbz png11, pns11 vvi pno31, pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt j-jn, (60) sermon (DIV1) 1032 Page 471
5214 and there is so in each particular. and there is so in each particular. cc pc-acp vbz av p-acp d j. (60) sermon (DIV1) 1032 Page 471
5215 Every Christian may say with Paul, I live by Faith in the Sonne of God, that hath loved me and gave himselfe for me, and with Thomas, my God and my Lord. Every Christian may say with Paul, I live by Faith in the Son of God, that hath loved me and gave himself for me, and with Thomas, my God and my Lord. np1 np1 vmb vvi p-acp np1, pns11 vvb p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cst vhz vvn pno11 cc vvd px31 p-acp pno11, cc p-acp np1, po11 n1 cc po11 n1. (60) sermon (DIV1) 1032 Page 471
5216 The ground hereof is, because they are all one in Christ, and there is one and the same Spirit in the whole Church and every particular Christian, The ground hereof is, Because they Are all one in christ, and there is one and the same Spirit in the Whole Church and every particular Christian, dt n1 av vbz, c-acp pns32 vbr d pi p-acp np1, cc pc-acp vbz crd cc dt d n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1 cc d j njp, (60) sermon (DIV1) 1033 Page 471
5217 as in pipes, though of different sounds, yet there is the same breath in them. as in pipes, though of different sounds, yet there is the same breath in them. c-acp p-acp n2, cs pp-f j n2, av pc-acp vbz dt d n1 p-acp pno32. (60) sermon (DIV1) 1033 Page 471
5218 So Christians may have different sounds from the greater or lesser strength of grace that is in the one and in the other, So Christians may have different sounds from the greater or lesser strength of grace that is in the one and in the other, av np1 vmb vhi j n2 p-acp dt jc cc jc n1 pp-f n1 cst vbz p-acp dt crd cc p-acp dt n-jn, (60) sermon (DIV1) 1033 Page 471
5219 but all comes from the same breath, the same Spirit. but all comes from the same breath, the same Spirit. cc-acp d vvz p-acp dt d n1, dt d n1. (60) sermon (DIV1) 1033 Page 471
5220 The Spirit in the Bride saith come, the whole Church saith it and every particular Christian must say it; The Spirit in the Bride Says come, the Whole Church Says it and every particular Christian must say it; dt n1 p-acp dt n1 vvz vvn, dt j-jn n1 vvz pn31 cc d j njp vmb vvi pn31; (60) sermon (DIV1) 1033 Page 471
5221 because as the body is acted by one Spirit and makes but one naturall body, though consisting of many parts weaker and stronger. Because as the body is acted by one Spirit and makes but one natural body, though consisting of many parts Weaker and Stronger. c-acp c-acp dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp crd n1 cc vvz p-acp crd j n1, c-acp vvg pp-f d n2 jc cc jc. (60) sermon (DIV1) 1033 Page 471
5222 So should there be a harmony in this mysticall body acted by that one Spirit of Christ, who so regards all, So should there be a harmony in this mystical body acted by that one Spirit of christ, who so regards all, av vmd a-acp vbi dt n1 p-acp d j n1 vvn p-acp d crd n1 pp-f np1, r-crq av vvz d, (60) sermon (DIV1) 1033 Page 471
5223 as if there were but one, and regards every one so, as he doth not forget the whole, Sic omnibus attentus ut non detentus, &c. Christ so attends to all that hee is not deteined from any particular, as if there were but one, and regards every one so, as he does not forget the Whole, Sic omnibus attentus ut non detentus, etc. christ so attends to all that he is not detained from any particular, c-acp cs pc-acp vbdr cc-acp pi, cc vvz d crd av, c-acp pns31 vdz xx vvi dt j-jn, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, av np1 av vvz p-acp d cst pns31 vbz xx vvn p-acp d j, (60) sermon (DIV1) 1033 Page 471
5224 and he so attends every particular that he is not restrained from all, there is the same love to all as to one, and he so attends every particular that he is not restrained from all, there is the same love to all as to one, cc pns31 av vvz d j cst pns31 vbz xx vvn p-acp d, pc-acp vbz dt d n1 p-acp d c-acp p-acp crd, (60) sermon (DIV1) 1033 Page 471
5225 and to every one, as if there were no other, hee so loves each one that every Christian may say as well as the whole Church, Christ is mine and I am Christs. and to every one, as if there were no other, he so loves each one that every Christian may say as well as the Whole Church, christ is mine and I am Christ. cc p-acp d crd, c-acp cs a-acp vbdr dx n-jn, pns31 av vvz d pi cst d np1 vmb vvi c-acp av c-acp dt j-jn n1, np1 vbz png11 cc pns11 vbm npg1. (60) sermon (DIV1) 1033 Page 472
5226 In those things that we call Homogeniall, there is the same nature in each quantity as in the whole, In those things that we call Homogenial, there is the same nature in each quantity as in the Whole, p-acp d n2 cst pns12 vvb j, a-acp vbz dt d n1 p-acp d n1 c-acp p-acp dt j-jn, (60) sermon (DIV1) 1034 Page 472
5227 as there is the same nature in one drop of water as in the whole Ocean, all is water, as there is the same nature in one drop of water as in the Whole Ocean, all is water, c-acp pc-acp vbz dt d n1 p-acp crd n1 pp-f n1 c-acp p-acp dt j-jn n1, d vbz n1, (60) sermon (DIV1) 1034 Page 472
5228 and the same respect of a sparke, and of all the element of fire. and the same respect of a spark, and of all the element of fire. cc dt d n1 pp-f dt n1, cc pp-f d dt n1 pp-f n1. (60) sermon (DIV1) 1034 Page 472
5229 So Christ beares the same respect to the Church as to every particular, and to every particular as to the Church. So christ bears the same respect to the Church as to every particular, and to every particular as to the Church. av np1 vvz dt d n1 p-acp dt n1 c-acp p-acp d j, cc p-acp d j c-acp p-acp dt n1. (60) sermon (DIV1) 1034 Page 472
5230 To come to make an Use of Direction, how to come to be able to say this, I am my Beloveds and my Beloved is mine? For answer heereto take notice in the first place from the dependance, Christ must be first ours before wee can give our selves to him, To come to make an Use of Direction, how to come to be able to say this, I am my Beloveds and my beloved is mine? For answer hereto take notice in the First place from the dependence, christ must be First ours before we can give our selves to him, pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, c-crq pc-acp vvi pc-acp vbi j pc-acp vvi d, pns11 vbm po11 ng1-vvn cc po11 j-vvn vbz png11? p-acp n1 av vvi n1 p-acp dt ord n1 p-acp dt n1, np1 vmb vbi ord png12 a-acp pns12 vmb vvi po12 n2 p-acp pno31, (60) sermon (DIV1) 1035 Page 472
5231 therefore we must dwell in the consideration of Christs love, this must direct and leade our method in this thing. Therefore we must dwell in the consideration of Christ love, this must Direct and lead our method in this thing. av pns12 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, d vmb vvi cc vvi po12 n1 p-acp d n1. (60) sermon (DIV1) 1035 Page 472
5232 Would we have our hearts to love Christ, to trust in him, and to embrace him, Would we have our hearts to love christ, to trust in him, and to embrace him, vmd pns12 vhi po12 n2 pc-acp vvi np1, pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, cc pc-acp vvi pno31, (60) sermon (DIV1) 1035 Page 472
5233 why then thinke what is hee to us? beginne there, nay and what we are? Weake, why then think what is he to us? begin there, nay and what we Are? Weak, uh-crq av vvb r-crq vbz pns31 p-acp pno12? vvb a-acp, uh-x cc q-crq pns12 vbr? j, (60) sermon (DIV1) 1035 Page 472
5234 and in our apprehension lost, then goe to consider his love, his constant love to his Church and children, whom he loves he loves to the end, we must warme our soules with the consideration of the love of God in him to us, and in our apprehension lost, then go to Consider his love, his constant love to his Church and children, whom he loves he loves to the end, we must warm our Souls with the consideration of the love of God in him to us, cc p-acp po12 n1 vvn, av vvb pc-acp vvi po31 n1, po31 j n1 p-acp po31 n1 cc n2, r-crq pns31 vvz pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1, pns12 vmb vvi po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno31 p-acp pno12, (60) sermon (DIV1) 1035 Page 472
5235 and this will stirre up our Faith to him backe againe, For we are more safe in that hee is ours, Gal 4. 9. then that we give our selves to him: and this will stir up our Faith to him back again, For we Are more safe in that he is ours, Gall 4. 9. then that we give our selves to him: cc d vmb vvi a-acp po12 n1 p-acp pno31 av av, c-acp pns12 vbr av-dc j p-acp cst pns31 vbz png12, n1 crd crd av cst pns12 vvb po12 n2 p-acp pno31: (60) sermon (DIV1) 1035 Page 472
5236 Phil. 3. 12. we are more safe in his comprehenaing of us, then in our clasping and holding of him: Philip 3. 12. we Are more safe in his comprehenaing of us, then in our clasping and holding of him: np1 crd crd n1 vbr av-dc j p-acp po31 vvg pp-f pno12, av p-acp po12 j-vvg cc vvg pp-f pno31: (60) sermon (DIV1) 1035 Page 473
5237 as we say of the mother and the childe both hold, but the safety of the child is that the mother holds him; as we say of the mother and the child both hold, but the safety of the child is that the mother holds him; c-acp pns12 vvb pp-f dt n1 cc dt n1 av-d vvb, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz d dt n1 vvz pno31; (60) sermon (DIV1) 1035 Page 473
5238 If Christ once give himselfe to us, he will make good his owne part alway, our safety is more on his side then on ours. If christ once give himself to us, he will make good his own part always, our safety is more on his side then on ours. cs np1 a-acp vvi px31 p-acp pno12, pns31 vmb vvi j po31 d n1 av, po12 n1 vbz av-dc p-acp po31 n1 av p-acp png12. (60) sermon (DIV1) 1035 Page 473
5239 If ever wee have felt the love of Christ, we may comfort our selves with the constancy and perpetuity thereof, If ever we have felt the love of christ, we may Comfort our selves with the constancy and perpetuity thereof, cs av pns12 vhb vvn dt n1 pp-f np1, pns12 vmb vvi po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 av, (60) sermon (DIV1) 1035 Page 473
5240 though perhaps we finde not our affections warmed to him at all times, nor alike, though perhaps we find not our affections warmed to him At all times, nor alike, cs av pns12 vvb xx po12 n2 vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp d n2, ccx av, (60) sermon (DIV1) 1035 Page 473
5241 yet the strength of a Christians comfort lies in this, that first, Christ is mine, and then in the second place, that I am his. Now (I say) that we may be able to maintaine this blessed tradition of giving our selves to Christ, Let us dwell in the consideration of his love to us, yet the strength of a Christians Comfort lies in this, that First, christ is mine, and then in the second place, that I am his. Now (I say) that we may be able to maintain this blessed tradition of giving our selves to christ, Let us dwell in the consideration of his love to us, av dt n1 pp-f dt njpg2 n1 vvz p-acp d, cst ord, np1 vbz png11, cc av p-acp dt ord n1, cst pns11 vbm png31. av (pns11 vvb) cst pns12 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi d j-vvn n1 pp-f vvg po12 n2 p-acp np1, vvb pno12 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp pno12, (60) sermon (DIV1) 1035 Page 473
5242 and of the necessity that we have of him, how miserable we are without him, poore, beggerly, in bondage to the Divell, and of the necessity that we have of him, how miserable we Are without him, poor, beggarly, in bondage to the devil, cc pp-f dt n1 cst pns12 vhb pp-f pno31, c-crq j pns12 vbr p-acp pno31, j, j, p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1, (60) sermon (DIV1) 1035 Page 473
5243 therefore wee must have him to recover us out of debt, and to enrich us. For Christs love carries him foorth not onely to pay all our debts for us, Therefore we must have him to recover us out of debt, and to enrich us. For Christ love carries him forth not only to pay all our debts for us, av pns12 vmb vhi pno31 pc-acp vvi pno12 av pp-f n1, cc pc-acp vvi pno12. p-acp npg1 n1 vvz pno31 av xx av-j pc-acp vvi d po12 n2 p-acp pno12, (60) sermon (DIV1) 1035 Page 473
5244 but to enrich us, and it is a protecting, preserving love, till he brings us to Heaven his owne place, where we shall ever be with him: but to enrich us, and it is a protecting, preserving love, till he brings us to Heaven his own place, where we shall ever be with him: cc-acp pc-acp vvi pno12, cc pn31 vbz dt vvg, j-vvg n1, c-acp pns31 vvz pno12 p-acp n1 po31 d n1, c-crq pns12 vmb av vbi p-acp pno31: (60) sermon (DIV1) 1035 Page 473
5245 The consideration of these things will warme our hearts, and for this purpose serves the Ministrie. The consideration of these things will warm our hearts, and for this purpose serves the Ministry. dt n1 pp-f d n2 vmb vvi po12 n2, cc p-acp d n1 vvz dt n1. (60) sermon (DIV1) 1035 Page 473
5246 We should therefore in the next place attend upon the Word, for this very end. We should Therefore in the next place attend upon the Word, for this very end. pns12 vmd av p-acp dt ord n1 vvi p-acp dt n1, p-acp d j n1. (60) sermon (DIV1) 1036 Page 473
5247 Wherefore serves the Ministrie? Among many others, this is one maine end, to lay open the unsearchable riches of Christ, therein you have something of Christ unfolded, of his Natures, Offices, Wherefore serves the Ministry? Among many Others, this is one main end, to lay open the unsearchable riches of christ, therein you have something of christ unfolded, of his Nature's, Offices, q-crq vvz dt n1? p-acp d n2-jn, d vbz pi j n1, pc-acp vvi av-j dt j n2 pp-f np1, av pn22 vhb pi pp-f np1 vvd, pp-f po31 n2, n2, (60) sermon (DIV1) 1036 Page 474
5248 and benefits we have by him, Redemption, and freedome, and a right to all things in him, the excellencies of another world, and benefits we have by him, Redemption, and freedom, and a right to all things in him, the excellencies of Another world, cc n2 pns12 vhb p-acp pno31, n1, cc n1, cc dt n-jn p-acp d n2 p-acp pno31, dt n2 pp-f j-jn n1, (60) sermon (DIV1) 1036 Page 474
5249 therefore attend upon the meanes of Salvation, that wee may know what riches wee have in him, this will keepe our affections close to Christ, Therefore attend upon the means of Salvation, that we may know what riches we have in him, this will keep our affections close to christ, av vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, cst pns12 vmb vvi r-crq n2 pns12 vhb p-acp pno31, d vmb vvi po12 n2 av-j p-acp np1, (60) sermon (DIV1) 1036 Page 474
5250 so as to say, I am his. so as to say, I am his. av c-acp pc-acp vvi, pns11 vbm png31. (60) sermon (DIV1) 1036 Page 474
5251 And labour wee also every day more and more to bring all our love to him, wee see in bu•ning glasses, where the beames of the Sunne meete in one, And labour we also every day more and more to bring all our love to him, we see in bu•ning glasses, where the beams of the Sun meet in one, cc n1 pns12 av d n1 av-dc cc av-dc pc-acp vvi d po12 n1 p-acp pno31, pns12 vvb p-acp j-vvg n2, c-crq dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vvb p-acp pi, (60) sermon (DIV1) 1037 Page 474
5252 how forcible they are, because there is an union of the beames in a little point. how forcible they Are, Because there is an Union of the beams in a little point. c-crq j pns32 vbr, c-acp pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n2 p-acp dt j n1. (60) sermon (DIV1) 1037 Page 474
5253 Let it bee our labour that all the beames of our love may meete in Christ, that he may be as the Church saith, our Beloved, My Beloved is mine and I am my Beloveds (saith shee) as if the Church had no love out of Chri•t. Let it be our labour that all the beams of our love may meet in christ, that he may be as the Church Says, our beloved, My beloved is mine and I am my Beloveds (Says she) as if the Church had no love out of Chri•t. vvb pn31 vbi po12 n1 cst d dt n2 pp-f po12 n1 vmb vvi p-acp np1, cst pns31 vmb vbi p-acp dt n1 vvz, po12 vvn, po11 j-vvn vbz png11 cc pns11 vbm po11 ng1-vvn (vvz pns31) c-acp cs dt n1 vhd dx n1 av pp-f n1. (60) sermon (DIV1) 1037 Page 474
5254 And is it love lost? No, but as Christ is the Churches Beloved, so the Church is Christs love againe, And is it love lost? No, but as christ is the Churches beloved, so the Church is Christ love again, cc vbz pn31 n1 vvn? uh-dx, cc-acp c-acp np1 vbz dt n2 vvn, av dt n1 vbz npg1 n1 av, (60) sermon (DIV1) 1037 Page 474
5255 as we see in this booke oft, my Love, How farre wee may love other things besides Christ. my Dove. as we see in this book oft, my Love, How Far we may love other things beside christ. my Dove. c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp d n1 av, po11 n1, c-crq av-j pns12 vmb vvi j-jn n2 p-acp np1. po11 n1. (60) sermon (DIV1) 1037 Page 474
5256 As all streames meete in the great Ocean, so let all our loves meet in Christ. As all streams meet in the great Ocean, so let all our loves meet in christ. p-acp d n2 vvi p-acp dt j n1, av vvb d po12 n2 vvi p-acp np1. (60) sermon (DIV1) 1037 Page 474
5257 We may love other things, and we should doe so, but no otherwise then as they convey love to us from Christ, We may love other things, and we should do so, but not otherwise then as they convey love to us from christ, pns12 vmb vvi j-jn n2, cc pns12 vmd vdi av, cc-acp xx av av c-acp pns32 vvb n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp np1, (60) sermon (DIV1) 1037 Page 474
5258 and may be meanes of drawing up our affections unto Christ. and may be means of drawing up our affections unto christ. cc vmb vbi n2 pp-f vvg a-acp po12 n2 p-acp np1. (60) sermon (DIV1) 1037 Page 474
5259 We may love our friends (and we ought to doe so) and other blessings of God, We may love our Friends (and we ought to do so) and other blessings of God, pns12 vmb vvi po12 n2 (cc pns12 vmd pc-acp vdi av) cc j-jn n2 pp-f np1, (60) sermon (DIV1) 1037 Page 474
5260 but how? No otherwise then as tokens of his love to us: but how? No otherwise then as tokens of his love to us: cc-acp q-crq? uh-dx av av c-acp n2 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp pno12: (60) sermon (DIV1) 1037 Page 474
5261 we love a thing that our friend sends to us, O but it is as it doth convey his affection to us. we love a thing that our friend sends to us, Oh but it is as it does convey his affection to us. pns12 vvb dt n1 cst po12 n1 vvz p-acp pno12, uh cc-acp pn31 vbz c-acp pn31 vdz vvi po31 n1 p-acp pno12. (60) sermon (DIV1) 1037 Page 474
5262 So must we love all things as they come from Gods love to us in Christ. So must we love all things as they come from God's love to us in christ. av vmb pns12 vvi d n2 c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp npg1 n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp np1. (60) sermon (DIV1) 1037 Page 475
5263 And indeed whatsoever we have is a love token, even our very afflictions themselves, whom I love, I rebuke and chastise. And indeed whatsoever we have is a love token, even our very afflictions themselves, whom I love, I rebuke and chastise. cc av r-crq pns12 vhb vbz dt n1 n1, av po12 j n2 px32, r-crq pns11 vvb, pns11 vvb cc vvi. (60) sermon (DIV1) 1038 Page 475
5264 Againe, that we may inflame our hearts with the love of Christ, as we are exhorted by Iude, Let us consider the vanity of all things that should entise us from Christ, and labour every day more and more to draw our affections from them, Again, that we may inflame our hearts with the love of christ, as we Are exhorted by Iude, Let us Consider the vanity of all things that should entice us from christ, and labour every day more and more to draw our affections from them, av, cst pns12 vmb vvi po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp pns12 vbr vvn p-acp np1, vvb pno12 vvi dt n1 pp-f d n2 cst vmd vvi pno12 p-acp np1, cc vvi d n1 av-dc cc av-dc pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp pno32, (60) sermon (DIV1) 1039 Page 475
5265 as we are exhorted, Psalm. 45. Hearken o daughter and consider, and incline thine eare, forget also thine owne people and thy Fathers house, as we Are exhorted, Psalm. 45. Harken oh daughter and Consider, and incline thine ear, forget also thine own people and thy Father's house, c-acp pns12 vbr vvn, n1. crd vvb uh n1 cc vvi, cc vvb po21 n1, vvb av po21 d n1 cc po21 ng1 n1, (60) sermon (DIV1) 1039 Page 475
5266 so shall the King greatly desire thy beauty. so shall the King greatly desire thy beauty. av vmb dt n1 av-j vvb po21 n1. (60) sermon (DIV1) 1039 Page 475
5267 So if we will have Christ to delight in us, that wee may say we are his, let us labour to sequester our affections more and more from all earthly things, that we may not have such hearts, So if we will have christ to delight in us, that we may say we Are his, let us labour to sequester our affections more and more from all earthly things, that we may not have such hearts, av cs pns12 vmb vhi np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12, cst pns12 vmb vvi pns12 vbr png31, vvb pno12 vvi pc-acp vvi po12 ng1 n1 cc av-dc p-acp d j n2, cst pns12 vmb xx vhi d n2, (60) sermon (DIV1) 1039 Page 475
5268 as Saint I ames speaketh of, adulterous hearts. as Saint I ames speaks of, adulterous hearts. c-acp n1 pns11 n2 vvz pp-f, j n2. (60) sermon (DIV1) 1039 Page 475
5269 O ye Adulterers and Adulteresses know you not that the love of the world is emnity with God. O you Adulterers and Adulteresses know you not that the love of the world is Enmity with God. sy pn22 n2 cc n2 vvb pn22 xx d dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz n1 p-acp np1. (60) sermon (DIV1) 1039 Page 475
5270 Indeed there is reason for this exhortation, for all earthly things, they are all vaine and empty things, there is an emptinesse in whatsoever is in the world (save Christ) therefore we should not set our affections too much upon them; Indeed there is reason for this exhortation, for all earthly things, they Are all vain and empty things, there is an emptiness in whatsoever is in the world (save christ) Therefore we should not Set our affections too much upon them; av pc-acp vbz n1 p-acp d n1, p-acp d j n2, pns32 vbr d j cc j n2, pc-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp r-crq vbz p-acp dt n1 (c-acp np1) av pns12 vmd xx vvi po12 n2 av av-d p-acp pno32; (60) sermon (DIV1) 1040 Page 475
5271 A man cannot be wise in loving any thing but Christ, and what he loves for Christ. A man cannot be wise in loving any thing but christ, and what he loves for christ. dt n1 vmbx vbi j p-acp vvg d n1 p-acp np1, cc r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp np1. (60) sermon (DIV1) 1040 Page 475
5272 Therefore let us follow that counsell, to draw our selves from our former company, acquaintance, pleasures, delights, Therefore let us follow that counsel, to draw our selves from our former company, acquaintance, pleasures, delights, av vvb pno12 vvi d n1, pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp po12 j n1, n1, n2, n2, (60) sermon (DIV1) 1040 Page 475
5273 and vanities, wee cannot bestow our love and our affections better then upon Christ. and vanities, we cannot bestow our love and our affections better then upon christ. cc n2, pns12 vmbx vvi po12 n1 cc po12 n2 av-jc cs p-acp np1. (60) sermon (DIV1) 1040 Page 476
5274 It is a happinesse, that we have such affections, as joy, delight and love planted in us by God, It is a happiness, that we have such affections, as joy, delight and love planted in us by God, pn31 vbz dt n1, cst pns12 vhb d n2, c-acp n1, n1 cc n1 vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp np1, (60) sermon (DIV1) 1040 Page 476
5275 and what a happinesse is it, that wee should have such an excellent object to fill those affections, and what a happiness is it, that we should have such an excellent Object to fill those affections, cc q-crq dt n1 vbz pn31, cst pns12 vmd vhi d dt j n1 pc-acp vvi d n2, (60) sermon (DIV1) 1040 Page 476
5276 yea to transcend and more then satisfie them. yea to transcend and more then satisfy them. uh p-acp vvi cc av-dc cs vvi pno32. (60) sermon (DIV1) 1040 Page 476
5277 Therefore the Apostle wisheth that they might know all the demensions of Gods love in Christ, there is a height, Eph. 3. 1•. breadth, length, and depth of the love of God. Therefore the Apostle wishes that they might know all the dimensions of God's love in christ, there is a height, Ephesians 3. 1•. breadth, length, and depth of the love of God. av dt n1 vvz cst pns32 vmd vvi d dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp np1, pc-acp vbz dt n1, np1 crd n1. n1, n1, cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. (60) sermon (DIV1) 1040 Page 476
5278 And let us thinke of the demensions, the height, breadth and depth of our misery out of Christ. And let us think of the dimensions, the height, breadth and depth of our misery out of christ. cc vvb pno12 vvi pp-f dt n2, dt n1, n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n1 av pp-f np1. (60) sermon (DIV1) 1041 Page 476
5279 The more excellent our natures are, the more miserable they are if not changed: The more excellent our nature's Are, the more miserable they Are if not changed: dt av-dc j po12 n2 vbr, dt av-dc j pns32 vbr cs xx vvn: (60) sermon (DIV1) 1041 Page 476
5280 for looke what degree of excellency wee have (if it be not advanced in Christ) we have so much misery being out of him; for look what degree of excellency we have (if it be not advanced in christ) we have so much misery being out of him; p-acp vvi r-crq n1 pp-f n1 pns12 vhb (cs pn31 vbb xx vvn p-acp np1) pns12 vhb av d n1 vbg av pp-f pno31; (60) sermon (DIV1) 1041 Page 476
5281 therefore let us labour to see this, as to value our being in him, so to be able upon good grounds to say, I am my Beloveds and my Beloved is mine. Therefore let us labour to see this, as to valve our being in him, so to be able upon good grounds to say, I am my Beloveds and my beloved is mine. av vvb pno12 vvi pc-acp vvi d, c-acp pc-acp vvi po12 vbg p-acp pno31, av pc-acp vbi j p-acp j n2 pc-acp vvi, pns11 vbm po11 ng1-vvn cc po11 j-vvn vbz png11. (60) sermon (DIV1) 1041 Page 476
5282 Againe, let us labour to walke in the light of a sanctified knowledge to bee attained by the Gospell, for as it is, 1. Iohn 1. 3. the end of all our preaching is to assure Christ to the soule, that we may be able to say without deceiving our owne soules, I am my Beloveds and my Beloved is mine. Again, let us labour to walk in the Light of a sanctified knowledge to be attained by the Gospel, for as it is, 1. John 1. 3. the end of all our preaching is to assure christ to the soul, that we may be able to say without deceiving our own Souls, I am my Beloveds and my beloved is mine. av, vvb pno12 vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvn n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, c-acp c-acp pn31 vbz, crd np1 crd crd dt n1 pp-f d po12 vvg vbz pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp dt n1, cst pns12 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp j-vvg po12 d n2, pns11 vbm po11 ng1-vvn cc po11 j-vvn vbz png11. (60) sermon (DIV1) 1042 Page 476
5283 All preaching (I say) is for this end, the terrour of the Law and the discovery of corruption is to drive us out of our selves to him, All preaching (I say) is for this end, the terror of the Law and the discovery of corruption is to drive us out of our selves to him, d vvg (pns11 vvb) vbz p-acp d n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz pc-acp vvi pno12 av pp-f po12 n2 p-acp pno31, (60) sermon (DIV1) 1042 Page 476
5284 and then to provoke us to grow up into him more and more. and then to provoke us to grow up into him more and more. cc av pc-acp vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp pno31 av-dc cc av-dc. (60) sermon (DIV1) 1042 Page 476
5285 Therefore saith Iohn, All our preaching is that wee may have fellowship with the Father and the Sonne, and they with us: Therefore Says John, All our preaching is that we may have fellowship with the Father and the Son, and they with us: av vvz np1, d po12 vvg vbz d pns12 vmb vhi n1 p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1, cc pns32 p-acp pno12: (60) sermon (DIV1) 1042 Page 477
5286 And what doth he make an evidence of that fellowship, walking in the light, as he is light, or else wee are lyers; And what does he make an evidence of that fellowship, walking in the Light, as he is Light, or Else we Are liars; cc q-crq vdz pns31 vvi dt n1 pp-f d n1, vvg p-acp dt n1, c-acp pns31 vbz j, cc av pns12 vbr n2; (60) sermon (DIV1) 1042 Page 477
5287 hee is bold in plaine tearmes to give us the lye, to say wee are Christs, he is bold in plain terms to give us the lie, to say we Are Christ, pns31 vbz j p-acp j n2 pc-acp vvi pno12 dt n1, pc-acp vvi pns12 vbr npg1, (60) sermon (DIV1) 1042 Page 477
5288 and have communion with the Father and the Sonne, when yet wee walke in darkenesse, in sinnes against conscience, in willfull ignorance, the darkenesse of an evill life, wee have no communion with Christ; and have communion with the Father and the Son, when yet we walk in darkness, in Sins against conscience, in wilful ignorance, the darkness of an evil life, we have no communion with christ; cc vhb n1 p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1, c-crq av pns12 vvb p-acp n1, p-acp n2 p-acp n1, p-acp j n1, dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, pns12 vhb dx n1 p-acp np1; (60) sermon (DIV1) 1042 Page 477
5289 therefore if we will have communion with him, let us walke in the light, and labour to be lightsome in our understandings, to have a great deale of knowledge, Therefore if we will have communion with him, let us walk in the Light, and labour to be lightsome in our understandings, to have a great deal of knowledge, av cs pns12 vmb vhi n1 p-acp pno31, vvb pno12 vvi p-acp dt n1, cc n1 pc-acp vbi j p-acp po12 n2, pc-acp vhi dt j n1 pp-f n1, (60) sermon (DIV1) 1042 Page 477
5290 and then to walke answerable to that light and revelation that we have. and then to walk answerable to that Light and Revelation that we have. cc av pc-acp vvi j p-acp d n1 cc n1 cst pns12 vhb. (60) sermon (DIV1) 1042 Page 477
5291 Those that live in sinnes against conscience, and are friends to the darkenesse of ignorance, of an evill life, Oh they never thinke of the fellowship with Christ and with God, these things are meere riddles to them, they have no hope of them, Those that live in Sins against conscience, and Are Friends to the darkness of ignorance, of an evil life, O they never think of the fellowship with christ and with God, these things Are mere riddles to them, they have no hope of them, d cst vvb p-acp n2 p-acp n1, cc vbr n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pp-f dt j-jn n1, uh pns32 av vvb pp-f dt n1 p-acp np1 cc p-acp np1, d n2 vbr j n2 p-acp pno32, pns32 vhb dx n1 pp-f pno32, (60) sermon (DIV1) 1042 Page 477
5292 or if any, their hope is in vaine, they barre themselves of ever having comfortable communion with Christ here, much lesse shall they enjoy him hereafter in Heaven. or if any, their hope is in vain, they bar themselves of ever having comfortable communion with christ Here, much less shall they enjoy him hereafter in Heaven. cc cs d, po32 n1 vbz p-acp j, pns32 vvb px32 a-acp av vhg j n1 p-acp np1 av, av-d av-dc vmb pns32 vvi pno31 av p-acp n1. (60) sermon (DIV1) 1042 Page 477
5293 Therefore labour every day more and more to grow rich in knowledge, to get light and to walke in that light: Therefore labour every day more and more to grow rich in knowledge, to get Light and to walk in that Light: av vvi d n1 av-dc cc av-dc pc-acp vvi j p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi n1 cc pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1: (60) sermon (DIV1) 1043 Page 477
5294 to which end pray with the holy Apostle, Ephes I. That you may have the Spirit of Revelation, that excellent Spirit of God to reveale the things of God, that wee may have the light discovered to us. to which end pray with the holy Apostle, Ephesians I. That you may have the Spirit of Revelation, that excellent Spirit of God to reveal the things of God, that we may have the Light discovered to us. p-acp r-crq n1 vvb p-acp dt j n1, np1 pns11. cst pn22 vmb vhi dt n1 pp-f n1, cst j n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f np1, cst pns12 vmb vhi dt n1 vvn p-acp pno12. (60) sermon (DIV1) 1043 Page 478
5295 What a world of comfort hath a Christian that hath light in him and walks in that light, above another man, What a world of Comfort hath a Christian that hath Light in him and walks in that Light, above Another man, q-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vhz dt np1 cst vhz n1 p-acp pno31 cc vvz p-acp d n1, p-acp j-jn n1, (60) sermon (DIV1) 1044 Page 478
5296 whether he live or dye, the light brings him into fellowship with the Father of lights, he that hath this light knowes his condition and his way, whither he live or die, the Light brings him into fellowship with the Father of lights, he that hath this Light knows his condition and his Way, cs pns31 vvb cc vvi, dt n1 vvz pno31 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, pns31 cst vhz d n1 vvz po31 n1 cc po31 n1, (60) sermon (DIV1) 1044 Page 478
5297 and whither hee goeth, when he dyeth he knowes in what condition hee dyeth, and upon what grounds. and whither he Goes, when he Dies he knows in what condition he Dies, and upon what grounds. cc c-crq pns31 vvz, c-crq pns31 vvz pns31 vvz p-acp r-crq n1 pns31 vvz, cc p-acp r-crq n2. (60) sermon (DIV1) 1044 Page 478
5298 The very light of nature is comfortable, much more that of grace, therefore labour to grow daily more and more in the knowl•dge and obedience of the light. The very Light of nature is comfortable, much more that of grace, Therefore labour to grow daily more and more in the knowl•dge and Obedience of the Light. dt j n1 pp-f n1 vbz j, av-d av-dc d pp-f n1, av vvb pc-acp vvi av-j av-dc cc av-dc p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1. (60) sermon (DIV1) 1044 Page 478
5299 All professors of the Gospell are either such as are not Christs, or such as are his, All professors of the Gospel Are either such as Are not Christ, or such as Are his, d n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr d d c-acp vbr xx npg1, cc d c-acp vbr png31, (60) sermon (DIV1) 1045 Page 478
5300 for such as are not yet, that you may be provoked to draw to fellowship with Christ, Do but consider you are as branches cut off, that will wither and dye, for such as Are not yet, that you may be provoked to draw to fellowship with christ, Do but Consider you Are as branches Cut off, that will wither and die, c-acp d c-acp vbr xx av, cst pn22 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 p-acp np1, vdb p-acp vvi pn22 vbr p-acp n2 vvn a-acp, cst vmb vvi cc vvi, (60) sermon (DIV1) 1045 Page 478
5301 and be cast into the fire, unlesse you be grafted into the living stock, Christ, you are as naked persons in a storme not cloathed with any thing to stand against the storme of Gods wrath, let this force you to get into Christ. and be cast into the fire, unless you be grafted into the living stock, christ, you Are as naked Persons in a storm not clothed with any thing to stand against the storm of God's wrath, let this force you to get into christ. cc vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, cs pn22 vbb vvn p-acp dt j-vvg n1, np1, pn22 vbr a-acp j n2 p-acp dt n1 xx vvn p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, vvb d n1 pn22 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1. (60) sermon (DIV1) 1045 Page 478
5302 And next for incouragement consider, Christ offereth himselfe to all in the Gospell and that is the end of the Ministrie to bring Christ & our soules together, to make a spirituall marriage, to lay open his riches and to draw you to him, And next for encouragement Consider, christ Offereth himself to all in the Gospel and that is the end of the Ministry to bring christ & our Souls together, to make a spiritual marriage, to lay open his riches and to draw you to him, cc ord p-acp n1 vvi, np1 vvz px31 p-acp d p-acp dt n1 cc d vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi np1 cc po12 n2 av, pc-acp vvi dt j n1, pc-acp vvi vvi po31 n2 cc pc-acp vvi pn22 p-acp pno31, (60) sermon (DIV1) 1046 Page 478
5303 if you confesse your sinnes he will forgive them, and you shall have mercy, Herelieves those that are wearied and heavy laden, and bids those come to him that are thirsty, Christ came to seek, and to save that which was lost. if you confess your Sins he will forgive them, and you shall have mercy, Herelieves those that Are wearied and heavy laden, and bids those come to him that Are thirsty, christ Come to seek, and to save that which was lost. cs pn22 vvb po22 n2 pns31 vmb vvi pno32, cc pn22 vmb vhi n1, vvz d cst vbr vvn cc j vvn, cc vvz d vvb p-acp pno31 d vbr j, np1 vvd pc-acp vvi, cc pc-acp vvi d r-crq vbds vvn. (60) sermon (DIV1) 1046 Page 479
5304 Christ offers himselfe in mercy to the worst soule. christ offers himself in mercy to the worst soul. np1 vvz px31 p-acp n1 p-acp dt js n1. (60) sermon (DIV1) 1046 Page 479
5305 Therefore if there be any that have lived in evill courses, in former times, consider that upon repentance all shall bee forgotten, Therefore if there be any that have lived in evil courses, in former times, Consider that upon Repentance all shall be forgotten, av cs pc-acp vbb d cst vhb vvn p-acp j-jn n2, p-acp j n2, vvb cst p-acp n1 d vmb vbi vvn, (60) sermon (DIV1) 1047 Page 479
5306 and as a mist scattered away and cast into the bottome of the Sea. Christ offers himselfe to you, these are the times, this is the houre of grace, and as a missed scattered away and cast into the bottom of the Sea. christ offers himself to you, these Are the times, this is the hour of grace, cc p-acp dt n1 vvn av cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 np1 vvz px31 p-acp pn22, d vbr dt n2, d vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, (60) sermon (DIV1) 1047 Page 479
5307 now the water is stirring for you to enter: now the water is stirring for you to enter: av dt n1 vbz vvg p-acp pn22 pc-acp vvi: (60) sermon (DIV1) 1047 Page 479
5308 doe but entertaine Christ, and desire that hee may bee yours to rule you and guide you, do but entertain christ, and desire that he may be yours to Rule you and guide you, vdb p-acp vvi np1, cc vvb cst pns31 vmb vbi png22 pc-acp vvi pn22 cc vvb pn22, (60) sermon (DIV1) 1047 Page 479
5309 and all will be well for the time to come. Doe not object I am a loathsome creature full of rebellions. and all will be well for the time to come. Do not Object I am a loathsome creature full of rebellions. cc d vmb vbi av p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi. vdb xx vvi pns11 vbm dt j n1 j pp-f n2. (60) sermon (DIV1) 1047 Page 479
5310 Christ doth not match with you, Answ. because you are good, but to make you good, Christ takes you not with any dowry, all that hee requires is to confesse your beggery and to come with emptinesse. christ does not match with you, Answer Because you Are good, but to make you good, christ Takes you not with any dowry, all that he requires is to confess your beggary and to come with emptiness. np1 vdz xx vvi p-acp pn22, np1 c-acp pn22 vbr j, cc-acp pc-acp vvi pn22 j, np1 vvz pn22 xx p-acp d n1, d cst pns31 vvz vbz p-acp vvi po22 n1 cc pc-acp vvi p-acp n1. (60) sermon (DIV1) 1049 Page 479
5311 He takes us not because we are cleane, but because he wil purge us, he takes us in our bloud when hee first takes us, Let none despaire either for want of worth or of strength, Christ seeth that for strength we are dead, He Takes us not Because we Are clean, but Because he will purge us, he Takes us in our blood when he First Takes us, Let none despair either for want of worth or of strength, christ sees that for strength we Are dead, pns31 vvz pno12 xx c-acp pns12 vbr j, cc-acp c-acp pns31 vmb vvi pno12, pns31 vvz pno12 p-acp po12 n1 c-crq pns31 ord vvz pno12, vvd pix vvi d p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc pp-f n1, np1 vvz cst p-acp n1 pns12 vbr j, (60) sermon (DIV1) 1049 Page 479
5312 and for worth, we are enemies, but hee gives us both spirituall strength and worth, takes us neare to himselfe and enricheth us. and for worth, we Are enemies, but he gives us both spiritual strength and worth, Takes us near to himself and enricheth us. cc p-acp n1, pns12 vbr n2, cc-acp pns31 vvz pno12 d j n1 cc n1, vvz pno12 av-j p-acp px31 cc vvz pno12. (60) sermon (DIV1) 1049 Page 479
5313 Let none therefore bee discouraged, it is our office, thus to lay open and offer the riches of Christ, Let none Therefore be discouraged, it is our office, thus to lay open and offer the riches of christ, vvb pix av vbi vvn, pn31 vbz po12 n1, av pc-acp vvi j cc vvi dt n2 pp-f np1, (60) sermon (DIV1) 1049 Page 479
5314 if you will not come in, but love your sinnefull courses more then Christ, then you perish in your blood, if you will not come in, but love your sinful courses more then christ, then you perish in your blood, cs pn22 vmb xx vvi p-acp, cc-acp vvb po22 j n2 av-dc cs np1, cs pn22 vvb p-acp po22 n1, (60) sermon (DIV1) 1049 Page 479
5315 and wee free our hands, and may free our soules from the guilt thereof, therefore as you love your owne soules, come in at length and stand out no longer. and we free our hands, and may free our Souls from the guilt thereof, Therefore as you love your own Souls, come in At length and stand out no longer. cc pns12 vvb po12 n2, cc vmb vvi po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 av, av c-acp pn22 vvb po22 d n2, vvb p-acp p-acp n1 cc vvb av av-dx av-jc. (60) sermon (DIV1) 1049 Page 480
5316 And for those that have in some measure given themselves up to Christ, and can say, He is mine and I am his, let them goe on with comfort, And for those that have in Some measure given themselves up to christ, and can say, He is mine and I am his, let them go on with Comfort, cc p-acp d cst vhb p-acp d n1 vvn px32 a-acp p-acp np1, cc vmb vvi, pns31 vbz png11 cc pns11 vbm po31, vvb pno32 vvi a-acp p-acp n1, (60) sermon (DIV1) 1050 Page 480
5317 and never bee discouraged for the infirmities that hang about them. and never be discouraged for the infirmities that hang about them. cc av-x vbi vvn p-acp dt n2 cst vvb p-acp pno32. (60) sermon (DIV1) 1050 Page 480
5318 For one part of Christs Office is to purge his Church by his Spirit more and more, Ephes. 5. 27. not to cast her away for her infirmities, but to wash and cleanse it more and more till it bee a glorious Spouse like himselfe. For one part of Christ Office is to purge his Church by his Spirit more and more, Ephesians 5. 27. not to cast her away for her infirmities, but to wash and cleanse it more and more till it be a glorious Spouse like himself. p-acp crd n1 pp-f npg1 n1 vbz pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1 av-dc cc av-dc, np1 crd crd xx pc-acp vvi pno31 av p-acp po31 n2, p-acp pc-acp vvi cc vvi pn31 av-dc cc av-dc c-acp pn31 vbb dt j n1 av-j px31. (60) sermon (DIV1) 1050 Page 480
5319 For if the husband will by the bond of nature, beare with the infirmities of the wife (as the weaker vessell) doth not Christ binde himselfe by that which hee accounts us bound? Is there more love and mercy, For if the husband will by the bound of nature, bear with the infirmities of the wife (as the Weaker vessel) does not christ bind himself by that which he accounts us bound? Is there more love and mercy, c-acp cs dt n1 vmb p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 (c-acp dt jc n1) vdz xx np1 vvi px31 p-acp d r-crq pns31 vvz pno12 vvn? vbz pc-acp dc n1 cc n1, (60) sermon (DIV1) 1050 Page 480
5320 and pittie in us to those that we take neere us, then there is in Christ to us? What a most blasphemous thought were this to conceive so? Only let us take heed of being in league with sinne, and pity in us to those that we take near us, then there is in christ to us? What a most blasphemous Thought were this to conceive so? Only let us take heed of being in league with sin, cc vvb p-acp pno12 p-acp d cst pns12 vvb av-j pno12, cs pc-acp vbz p-acp np1 p-acp pno12? q-crq dt av-ds j n1 vbdr d pc-acp vvi av? j vvb pno12 vvi n1 pp-f vbg p-acp n1 p-acp n1, (60) sermon (DIV1) 1050 Page 480
5321 for we cannot give our soules to Christ, and to sinnefull courses too; for we cannot give our Souls to christ, and to sinful courses too; c-acp pns12 vmbx vvi po12 n2 p-acp np1, cc p-acp j n2 av; (60) sermon (DIV1) 1050 Page 480
5322 Christ will allow of no bigamy or double marriage where hee hath any thing to doe, wee must have single hearts, resolving though I fall, christ will allow of no bigamy or double marriage where he hath any thing to do, we must have single hearts, resolving though I fallen, np1 vmb vvi pp-f dx n1 cc j-jn n1 c-crq pns31 vhz d n1 pc-acp vdi, pns12 vmb vhi j n2, vvg cs pns11 vvb, (60) sermon (DIV1) 1050 Page 480
5323 yet I purpose to please Christ, and to goe on in a good conversation, and if our hearts tell us so, daily infirmities ought not to discourage us, wee have helpes enough for these. yet I purpose to please christ, and to go on in a good Conversation, and if our hearts tell us so, daily infirmities ought not to discourage us, we have helps enough for these. av pns11 vvb pc-acp vvi np1, cc pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp dt j n1, cc cs po12 n2 vvb pno12 av, av-j n2 vmd xx pc-acp vvi pno12, pns12 vhb n2 av-d p-acp d. (60) sermon (DIV1) 1050 Page 480
5324 First, Christ bids us aske forgivenesse, and then we have the mercy of Christ to beare with weaker vessels, First, christ bids us ask forgiveness, and then we have the mercy of christ to bear with Weaker vessels, ord, np1 vvz pno12 vvi n1, cc av pns12 vhb dt n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp jc n2, (60) sermon (DIV1) 1050 Page 480
5325 then his Advocation, he is now in heaven to pleade for us: if we were perfect, we needed not that office; then his Advocation, he is now in heaven to plead for us: if we were perfect, we needed not that office; cs po31 n1, pns31 vbz av p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12: cs pns12 vbdr j, pns12 vvd xx d n1; (60) sermon (DIV1) 1050 Page 481
5326 let none be discouraged therefore, but let us labour more and more that we may bee able to comprehend in some measure the love of Christ, so will all duties come off sweetly and easily, let none be discouraged Therefore, but let us labour more and more that we may be able to comprehend in Some measure the love of christ, so will all duties come off sweetly and Easily, vvb pix vbi vvn av, cc-acp vvb pno12 vvi n1 cc av-dc d pns12 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1 dt n1 pp-f np1, av vmb d n2 vvb a-acp av-j cc av-j, (60) sermon (DIV1) 1050 Page 481
5327 and then we shall be enabled to suffer all things, not onely willingly, but cheerefully, and rejoyce in them. and then we shall be enabled to suffer all things, not only willingly, but cheerfully, and rejoice in them. cc av pns12 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi d n2, xx av-j av-j, cc-acp av-j, cc vvi p-acp pno32. (60) sermon (DIV1) 1050 Page 481
5328 Love is of the nature of fire, which as it severeth and consumeth all that is opposite, all drosse and dregs, Love is of the nature of fire, which as it severeth and consumeth all that is opposite, all dross and dregs, n1 vbz pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq c-acp pn31 vvz cc vvz d cst vbz j-jn, d n1 cc n2, (60) sermon (DIV1) 1050 Page 481
5329 and dissolves coldnesse, so it quickens and makes active and lively, it hath a kinde of constraining force, a sweet violence, (as the Apostle saith) the love of Christ constraineth, 2 Cor. 5. 24. Let a man that loves the Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity, be called to part with his life, he will yeeld it as a Sacrifice with comfort. and dissolves coldness, so it quickens and makes active and lively, it hath a kind of constraining force, a sweet violence, (as the Apostle Says) the love of christ constrains, 2 Cor. 5. 24. Let a man that loves the Lord jesus christ in sincerity, be called to part with his life, he will yield it as a Sacrifice with Comfort. cc vvz n1, av pn31 vvz cc vvz j cc j, pn31 vhz dt n1 pp-f vvg n1, dt j n1, (c-acp dt n1 vvz) dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz, crd np1 crd crd vvb dt n1 cst vvz dt n1 np1 np1 p-acp n1, vbb vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1. (60) sermon (DIV1) 1050 Page 481
5330 Come what will, all is welcome when wee are inflamed with the love of Christ, Come what will, all is welcome when we Are inflamed with the love of christ, np1 r-crq vmb, d vbz j-jn c-crq pns12 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (60) sermon (DIV1) 1051 Page 481
5331 and the more we suffer, the more we finde his love, for hee reserves the manifestation of his love most for times of suffering, and the more we suffer, the more we find his love, for he reserves the manifestation of his love most for times of suffering, cc dt av-dc pns12 vvb, dt av-dc pns12 vvb po31 n1, c-acp pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 av-ds p-acp n2 pp-f n1, (60) sermon (DIV1) 1051 Page 481
5332 and the more we finde the manifestation of his love, the more wee love him backe againe, and the more we find the manifestation of his love, the more we love him back again, cc dt av-dc pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, dt av-dc pns12 vvb pno31 av av, (60) sermon (DIV1) 1051 Page 481
5333 and rejoyce in suffering for him, that we love so, whether they be duties of obedience, active or passive, doing or suffering, all comes off with abundance of cheerefullnesse and ease, where the love of Christ is, that the soule can say, I am my Beloveds, and my Beloved is mine: and rejoice in suffering for him, that we love so, whither they be duties of Obedience, active or passive, doing or suffering, all comes off with abundance of cheerefullnesse and ease, where the love of christ is, that the soul can say, I am my Beloveds, and my beloved is mine: cc vvi p-acp vvg p-acp pno31, cst pns12 vvb av, cs pns32 vbb n2 pp-f n1, j cc j, vdg cc vvg, d vvz a-acp p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, c-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz, cst dt n1 vmb vvi, pns11 vbm po11 ng1-vvn, cc po11 j-vvn vbz png11: (60) sermon (DIV1) 1051 Page 481
5334 nothing in the world is able to make such a soule miserable. It followes. nothing in the world is able to make such a soul miserable. It follows. pix p-acp dt n1 vbz j pc-acp vvi d dt n1 j. pn31 vvz. (60) sermon (DIV1) 1051 Page 481
5335 He feedeth among the Lillies. The Church here shewes where Christ feeds. He feeds among the Lilies. The Church Here shows where christ feeds. pns31 vvz p-acp dt n2. dt n1 av vvz c-crq np1 vvz. (61) part (DIV2) 1051 Page 482
5336 But the question is, Whether it bee the feeding of the Church and People that is here meant, or whether he feeds himselfe. But the question is, Whither it be the feeding of the Church and People that is Here meant, or whither he feeds himself. p-acp dt n1 vbz, cs pn31 vbb dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1 cc n1 cst vbz av vvn, cc cs pns31 vvz px31. (61) part (DIV2) 1052 Page 482
5337 For answer, hee both feeds his Church among the Lillies, and delights himselfe to be there; For answer, he both feeds his Church among the Lilies, and delights himself to be there; p-acp n1, pns31 av-d vvz po31 n1 p-acp dt n2, cc vvz px31 pc-acp vbi a-acp; (61) part (DIV2) 1052 Page 482
5338 the one followes the other, especially it is meant of the Church, those that are his, he feeds them among the Lillies, the one follows the other, especially it is meant of the Church, those that Are his, he feeds them among the Lilies, dt pi vvz dt j-jn, av-j pn31 vbz vvn pp-f dt n1, d cst vbr po31, pns31 vvz pno32 p-acp dt n2, (61) part (DIV2) 1052 Page 482
5339 How. How. np1. (62) part (DIV2) 1052 Page 482
5340 Lillies are such kinde of flowers as require a great deale of nourishment, and grow best in valleys and fat ground, Lilies Are such kind of flowers as require a great deal of nourishment, and grow best in valleys and fat ground, n2 vbr d j pp-f n2 c-acp vvb dt j n1 pp-f n1, cc vvb av-js p-acp n2 cc j n1, (62) part (DIV2) 1053 Page 482
5341 therefore when shee saith, he feedes among the Lillies, the meaning is, he feedes his Church and people in fat pasture; Therefore when she Says, he feeds among the Lilies, the meaning is, he feeds his Church and people in fat pasture; av c-crq pns31 vvz, pns31 vvz p-acp dt n2, dt n1 vbz, pns31 vvz po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp j n1; (62) part (DIV2) 1053 Page 482
5342 as sheepe in such grounds as are sweet and fruitfull, such are his holy Word and the Communion of Saints, these are especially the pastures wherein hee feeds his Church. as sheep in such grounds as Are sweet and fruitful, such Are his holy Word and the Communion of Saints, these Are especially the pastures wherein he feeds his Church. p-acp n1 p-acp d n2 c-acp vbr j cc j, d vbr po31 j n1 cc dt n1 pp-f n2, d vbr av-j dt n2 c-crq pns31 vvz po31 n1. (62) part (DIV2) 1053 Page 482
5343 The holy truths of God are the foode of the soule, whereby it is cherished and nourished up to life everlasting. The holy truths of God Are the food of the soul, whereby it is cherished and nourished up to life everlasting. dt j n2 pp-f np1 vbr dt n1 pp-f dt n1, c-crq pn31 vbz vvn cc vvn a-acp p-acp n1 j. (62) part (DIV2) 1053 Page 482
5344 This whole Booke is a kinde of Pastorall (to understand the word a little better) a Song of a Beloved concerning a Beloved, This Whole Book is a kind of Pastoral (to understand the word a little better) a Song of a beloved Concerning a beloved, d j-jn n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n-jn (pc-acp vvi dt n1 dt j av-jc) dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvn vvg dt j-vvn, (62) part (DIV2) 1053 Page 482
5345 therefore Christ in many places of this Booke, he takes upon him the terme and carriage (as it were) of a loving Shepheard, who labours to finde out for his sheepe the fattest, fruitfullest, best and sweetest pastures, that they may grow up as Calves of the Stall, Therefore christ in many places of this Book, he Takes upon him the term and carriage (as it were) of a loving Shepherd, who labours to find out for his sheep the Fattest, fruitfullest, best and Sweetest pastures, that they may grow up as Calves of the Stall, av np1 p-acp d n2 pp-f d n1, pns31 vvz p-acp pno31 dt n1 cc n1 (c-acp pn31 vbdr) pp-f dt j-vvg n1, r-crq vvz pc-acp vvi av p-acp po31 n1 dt js, js, js cc js n2, cst pns32 vmb vvi a-acp p-acp n2 pp-f dt n1, (62) part (DIV2) 1053 Page 483
5346 as it is Malachy 4. 2. that they may grow and be well liking. as it is Malachy 4. 2. that they may grow and be well liking. c-acp pn31 vbz np1 crd crd cst pns32 vmb vvi cc vbi av vvg. (62) part (DIV2) 1053 Page 483
5347 You have (to give light to this place) a phrase somewhat likethis, where he followes the point more at large, Cant. 1. 7. the Church there praiesto Christ. You have (to give Light to this place) a phrase somewhat likethis, where he follows the point more At large, Cant 1. 7. the Church there praiesto christ. pn22 vhb (p-acp vvi n1 p-acp d n1) dt n1 av n1, c-crq pns31 vvz dt n1 av-dc p-acp j, np1 crd crd dt n1 a-acp vvz np1. (62) part (DIV2) 1054 Page 483
5348 Tell me O thou whom my soule loveth, where thou feedest, where thou makest thy flocks to rest at noone. Tell me O thou whom my soul loves, where thou Feedest, where thou Makest thy flocks to rest At noon. vvb pno11 np1 pns21 ro-crq po11 n1 vvz, c-crq pns21 vv2, q-crq pns21 vv2 po21 n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1. (62) part (DIV2) 1054 Page 483
5349 Those that are comming up in the Church desire to know with whom they may joyne, Those that Are coming up in the Church desire to know with whom they may join, d cst vbr vvg a-acp p-acp dt n1 vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp ro-crq pns32 vmb vvi, (62) part (DIV2) 1054 Page 483
5350 and what truths they may embrace. Tell me where thou feedest and where thou makest thy flocke to rest at noone: and what truths they may embrace. Tell me where thou Feedest and where thou Makest thy flock to rest At noon: cc r-crq n2 pns32 vmb vvi. vvb pno11 c-crq pns21 vv2 cc c-crq pns21 vv2 po21 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1: (62) part (DIV2) 1054 Page 483
5351 that is in the greatest heate and storme of persecution, as at noone day the Sun is hottest: that is in the greatest heat and storm of persecution, as At noon day the Sun is hottest: cst vbz p-acp dt js n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, c-acp p-acp n1 n1 dt n1 vbz js: (62) part (DIV2) 1054 Page 483
5352 For why should I be as one that turnes aside by the flocks of thy companions? that is, by those that are not true friends, that are false shepheards, For why should I be as one that turns aside by the flocks of thy Sodales? that is, by those that Are not true Friends, that Are false shepherds, c-acp q-crq vmd pns11 vbi c-acp pi cst vvz av p-acp dt n2 pp-f po21 n2? cst vbz, p-acp d cst vbr xx j n2, cst vbr j n2, (62) part (DIV2) 1054 Page 483
5353 why should I be drawne away by them? I desire to feed where thou feedest among thy sheepe. why should I be drawn away by them? I desire to feed where thou Feedest among thy sheep. q-crq vmd pns11 vbi vvn av p-acp pno32? pns11 vvb pc-acp vvi c-crq pns21 vv2 p-acp po21 n1. (62) part (DIV2) 1054 Page 483
5354 Why should I be as one that turnes aside by the flocks of those that are Emulators to thee? as Antechrist is to Christ: thus the Church puts forth to Christ, whereunto Christ replies, verse 8. If thou know not O thou fairest among women, goe thy way forth by the footsteps of the flocks, Why should I be as one that turns aside by the flocks of those that Are Emulators to thee? as Antichrist is to christ: thus the Church puts forth to christ, whereunto christ replies, verse 8. If thou know not Oh thou Fairest among women, go thy Way forth by the footsteps of the flocks, q-crq vmd pns11 vbi c-acp pi cst vvz av p-acp dt n2 pp-f d cst vbr n2 p-acp pno21? p-acp np1 vbz p-acp np1: av dt n1 vvz av p-acp np1, c-crq np1 vvz, n1 crd cs pns21 vvb xx uh pns21 js p-acp n2, vvb po21 n1 av p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n2, (62) part (DIV2) 1054 Page 483
5355 and feed thy kids beside the Shepheards tents: and feed thy kids beside the Shepherds tents: cc vvb po21 n2 p-acp dt ng1 n2: (62) part (DIV2) 1054 Page 483
5356 that is, if thou know not, goe thy way forth, get thee out of thy selfe, out of the world, out of thy former course, put thy selfe forward, stay not complaining, goe on, putthy selfe to endeavour, goe thy way forth, whither? in the footsteps of the flocks, see the steps of Christians in the best times of the Church in former times, tread in the steps of those that lived in the best ages of the Church; that is, if thou know not, go thy Way forth, get thee out of thy self, out of the world, out of thy former course, put thy self forward, stay not complaining, go on, putthy self to endeavour, go thy Way forth, whither? in the footsteps of the flocks, see the steps of Christians in the best times of the Church in former times, tread in the steps of those that lived in the best ages of the Church; cst vbz, cs pns21 vvb xx, vvb po21 n1 av, vvb pno21 av pp-f po21 n1, av pp-f dt n1, av pp-f po21 j n1, vvb po21 n1 av-j, vvb xx vvg, vvb a-acp, j n1 pc-acp vvi, vvb po21 n1 av, q-crq? p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n2, vvb dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp dt js n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp j n2, vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f d cst vvd p-acp dt js n2 pp-f dt n1; (62) part (DIV2) 1054 Page 484
5357 feed thy kids, thy Christians, besides the Shepheards tents, the best shepheards; feed thy kids, thy Christians, beside the Shepherds tents, the best shepherds; vvb po21 n2, po21 np1, p-acp dt ng1 n2, dt js n2; (62) part (DIV2) 1054 Page 484
5358 marke where the Apostles and Prophets fed their sheepe, there feed thou, and marke the footsteps of the flock that have lived in the best times, mark where the Apostles and prophets fed their sheep, there feed thou, and mark the footsteps of the flock that have lived in the best times, vvb c-crq dt n2 cc n2 vvd po32 n1, pc-acp vvi pns21, cc vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1 cst vhb vvn p-acp dt js n2, (62) part (DIV2) 1054 Page 484
5359 for of all times since the Apostles and Prophets, we must follow those Virgin best times. for of all times since the Apostles and prophets, we must follow those Virgae best times. c-acp pp-f d n2 c-acp dt n2 cc n2, pns12 vmb vvi d n1 js n2. (62) part (DIV2) 1054 Page 484
5360 All Churches are so farre true Churches as they have Consanguinity with the Primitive, Apostolicall and Propheticall Churches. All Churches Are so Far true Churches as they have Consanguinity with the Primitive, Apostolical and Prophetical Churches. av-d n2 vbr av av-j j n2 c-acp pns32 vhb n1 p-acp dt j, j cc j n2. (62) part (DIV2) 1054 Page 484
5361 Therefore we are now to goe out by the footsteps of the flock. Therefore we Are now to go out by the footsteps of the flock. av pns12 vbr av pc-acp vvi av p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1. (62) part (DIV2) 1055 Page 484
5362 Marke the footsteps of former Christians, Abraham, Atoses, and David, and in Christs time, of Iohn, Peter, and the rest, blessed Saints, walke as they walked, goe their way, Mark the footsteps of former Christians, Abraham, Atoses, and David, and in Christ time, of John, Peter, and the rest, blessed Saints, walk as they walked, go their Way, vvb dt n2 pp-f j np1, np1, np1, cc np1, cc p-acp npg1 n1, pp-f np1, np1, cc dt n1, j-vvn n2, vvb c-acp pns32 vvd, vvb po32 n1, (62) part (DIV2) 1055 Page 484
5363 and feed your selves by the shepheards tents: marke the shepheards where they have their tents. and feed your selves by the shepherds tents: mark the shepherds where they have their tents. cc vvb po22 n2 p-acp dt ng1 n2: vvb dt n2 c-crq pns32 vhb po32 n2. (62) part (DIV2) 1055 Page 484
5364 So these words have reference to the Propheticall, especially to the Evangelicall times, whereunto we must conforme ourselves, So these words have Referente to the Prophetical, especially to the Evangelical times, whereunto we must conform ourselves, av d n2 vhb n1 p-acp dt j, av-j p-acp dt j n2, c-crq pns12 vmb vvi px12, (62) part (DIV2) 1055 Page 484
5365 for the latter times are Apostate times, after a certaine season the Church kept not her purity, which the Scriptures foretold directly, that we should not take scandall at it, the Church did fall to a kind of admiration of Antichrist, and embraced doctrines of divels; for the latter times Are Apostate times, After a certain season the Church kept not her purity, which the Scriptures foretold directly, that we should not take scandal At it, the Church did fallen to a kind of admiration of Antichrist, and embraced doctrines of Devils; p-acp dt d n2 vbr n1 n2, p-acp dt j n1 dt n1 vvd xx po31 n1, r-crq dt n2 vvd av-j, cst pns12 vmd xx vvi n1 p-acp pn31, dt n1 vdd vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pp-f np1, cc vvd n2 pp-f n2; (62) part (DIV2) 1055 Page 484
5366 therefore now we must not follow these companies that lead into by paths, contrary to the Apostolicall wayes, Therefore now we must not follow these companies that led into by paths, contrary to the Apostolical ways, av av pns12 vmb xx vvi d n2 cst vvb p-acp p-acp n2, j-jn p-acp dt j n2, (62) part (DIV2) 1055 Page 484
5367 but see wherein our Church agrees with the Apostolicall Churches and truth, and embrace no truth for the food of our soules, but see wherein our Church agrees with the Apostolical Churches and truth, and embrace no truth for the food of our Souls, cc-acp vvb c-crq po12 n1 vvz p-acp dt j n2 cc n1, cc vvb dx n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, (62) part (DIV2) 1055 Page 485
5368 but that wee finde in the Gospell. For Antichrist feedes his flockes with winde, and with poyson, and with empty things. but that we find in the Gospel. For Antichrist feeds his flocks with wind, and with poison, and with empty things. cc-acp cst pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1. p-acp np1 vvz po31 n2 p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1, cc p-acp j n2. (62) part (DIV2) 1055 Page 485
5369 For what hath beene the food in Popery? sweet and goodly titles, as if they poore soules had the best Pastors in the world, For what hath been the food in Popery? sweet and goodly titles, as if they poor Souls had the best Pastors in the world, p-acp r-crq vhz vbn dt n1 p-acp n1? j cc j n2, c-acp cs pns32 j n2 vhd dt js ng1 p-acp dt n1, (62) part (DIV2) 1055 Page 485
5370 when as they administer to them nothing but that which will be the bane of their soules, full of poison and fraud. when as they administer to them nothing but that which will be the bane of their Souls, full of poison and fraud. c-crq c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp pno32 pix p-acp cst r-crq vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, j pp-f n1 cc n1. (62) part (DIV2) 1055 Page 485
5371 This is spoken to unfold that place which gives light to this, spoken off the pastorall care of Christ, he feedes his flocke among the Lillies, plentifully and sweetly. This is spoken to unfold that place which gives Light to this, spoken off the pastoral care of christ, he feeds his flock among the Lilies, plentifully and sweetly. d vbz vvn pc-acp vvi d n1 r-crq vvz n1 p-acp d, vvn a-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1, pns31 vvz po31 n1 p-acp dt n2, av-j cc av-j. (62) part (DIV2) 1055 Page 485
5372 From hence may bee briefly observed, first, That Christ feedes as well as breeds. And we have need of feeding as well as breeding: From hence may be briefly observed, First, That christ feeds as well as breeds. And we have need of feeding as well as breeding: p-acp av vmb vbi av-j vvn, ord, cst np1 vvz a-acp av c-acp vvz. cc pns12 vhb n1 pp-f vvg c-acp av c-acp vvg: (62) part (DIV2) 1055 Page 485
5373 where dost thou feed? that is, build up thy children, and goe on with the worke begun in them. where dost thou feed? that is, built up thy children, and go on with the work begun in them. c-crq vd2 pns21 vvi? cst vbz, vvb a-acp po21 n2, cc vvi a-acp p-acp dt n1 vvn p-acp pno32. (62) part (DIV2) 1057 Page 485
5374 We have need to be fed after wee are bred, and Christ (answerable to our exigence and necessity) he feeds as well as breeds, and that Word which is the •eede to beget us, is that which feeds too. We have need to be fed After we Are bred, and christ (answerable to our exigence and necessity) he feeds as well as breeds, and that Word which is the •eede to beget us, is that which feeds too. pns12 vhb n1 pc-acp vbi vvn c-acp pns12 vbr vvn, cc np1 (j p-acp po12 n1 cc n1) pns31 vvz a-acp av c-acp vvz, cc d n1 r-crq vbz dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno12, vbz d r-crq vvz av. (62) part (DIV2) 1057 Page 485
5375 What is the seed of the new Birth, the Word of God, the holy Promises they are the seed, the Spirit mingling with them, whereby a Christian is borne, What is the seed of the new Birth, the Word of God, the holy Promises they Are the seed, the Spirit mingling with them, whereby a Christian is born, q-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, dt n1 pp-f np1, dt j vvz pns32 vbr dt n1, dt n1 vvg p-acp pno32, c-crq dt njp vbz vvn, (62) part (DIV2) 1057 Page 485
5376 and being borne is cherished and bred, therefore, As new borne babes, saith the Apostle, 1. Pet. 2. 1. desire the sincere milke of the Word, that you may grow thereby. and being born is cherished and bred, Therefore, As new born babes, Says the Apostle, 1. Pet. 2. 1. desire the sincere milk of the Word, that you may grow thereby. cc vbg vvn vbz vvn cc vvn, av, p-acp j vvn n2, vvz dt n1, crd np1 crd crd n1 dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, cst pn22 vmb vvi av. (62) part (DIV2) 1057 Page 485
5377 So that the same thing is both the seede of a Christian, and that which breeds him, the blessed truth and promises of God. If you aske, Quest. So that the same thing is both the seed of a Christian, and that which breeds him, the blessed truth and promises of God. If you ask, Quest. av cst dt d n1 vbz d dt n1 pp-f dt njp, cc cst r-crq vvz pno31, dt j-vvn n1 cc n2 pp-f np1. cs pn22 vvb, n1. (62) part (DIV2) 1057 Page 486
5378 why wee must grow up and bee fed still? why we must grow up and be fed still? c-crq pns12 vmb vvi a-acp cc vbi vvn av? (62) part (DIV2) 1058 Page 486
5379 Doe but aske your owne soules, whether there be not a perpetual renewing of corruption, which still breakes out into new guilt every day. Do but ask your own Souls, whither there be not a perpetual renewing of corruption, which still breaks out into new guilt every day. vdb p-acp vvi po22 d n2, cs pc-acp vbb xx dt j vvg pp-f n1, r-crq av vvz av p-acp j n1 d n1. (62) part (DIV2) 1059 Page 486
5380 Therefore we have need to feed every day anew upon the promises, upon old promises with new affections, somewhat breakes out ever and anon which abaseth the soule of a Christian, that makes him goe with a sharp appetite to the blessed truthes that feede his soule. Therefore we have need to feed every day anew upon the promises, upon old promises with new affections, somewhat breaks out ever and anon which abaseth the soul of a Christian, that makes him go with a sharp appetite to the blessed truths that feed his soul. av pns12 vhb n1 pc-acp vvi d n1 av p-acp dt n2, p-acp j n2 p-acp j n2, av vvz av av cc av r-crq vvz dt n1 pp-f dt njp, cst vvz pno31 vvi p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt j-vvn ng1 d vvi po31 n1. (62) part (DIV2) 1059 Page 486
5381 And then againe, we need a great deale of strength, which is mainetained by feeding, besides the guilt of the soule, there needs strength for duety, which must be fetched from the blessed Word of God, And then again, we need a great deal of strength, which is maintained by feeding, beside the guilt of the soul, there needs strength for duty, which must be fetched from the blessed Word of God, cc av av, pns12 vvb dt j n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vbz vvn p-acp vvg, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, a-acp av n1 p-acp n1, r-crq vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt j-vvn n1 pp-f np1, (62) part (DIV2) 1060 Page 486
5382 and the comforts thence, whereby we are able to withstand and resist, to stand and doe all that we do. and the comforts thence, whereby we Are able to withstand and resist, to stand and do all that we do. cc dt n2 av, c-crq pns12 vbr j pc-acp vvi cc vvi, pc-acp vvi cc vdb d cst pns12 vdb. (62) part (DIV2) 1060 Page 486
5383 And then we are set upon by variety of temptations within and without, Ans. 3. which require variety of wisedome and strength, all which must begotten by feeding, And then we Are Set upon by variety of temptations within and without, Ans. 3. which require variety of Wisdom and strength, all which must begotten by feeding, cc av pns12 vbr vvn p-acp p-acp n1 pp-f n2 a-acp cc a-acp, np1 crd q-crq vvb n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, d r-crq vmb vvn p-acp vvg, (62) part (DIV2) 1061 Page 486
5384 and therefore you see a Christian for his subsistance and being, hath need of a feeding, cherishing, and Therefore you see a Christian for his subsistence and being, hath need of a feeding, cherishing, cc av pn22 vvb dt njp p-acp po31 n1 cc vbg, vhz n1 pp-f dt n-vvg, vvg, (62) part (DIV2) 1061 Page 486
5385 and maintaining still by the sweet and blessed directions and promises out of the Word of God. and maintaining still by the sweet and blessed directions and promises out of the Word of God. cc vvg av p-acp dt j cc j-vvn n2 cc n2 av pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. (62) part (DIV2) 1061 Page 486
5386 Therefore you may see what kinde of Atheisticall creatures those are, and how much they are to be regarded that turne off all with a compendium in Religion, tush if we know that we must love God above all, Therefore you may see what kind of Atheistical creatures those Are, and how much they Are to be regarded that turn off all with a compendium in Religion, tush if we know that we must love God above all, av pn22 vmb vvi r-crq n1 pp-f j n2 d vbr, cc c-crq d pns32 vbr pc-acp vbi vvn cst n1 a-acp d p-acp dt fw-la p-acp n1, uh cs pns12 vvb cst pns12 vmb vvi np1 p-acp d, (62) part (DIV2) 1062 Page 487
5387 and our neighbour as our seves, and that Christ dyed for all: and our neighbour as our seves, and that christ died for all: cc po12 n1 p-acp po12 fw-la, cc cst np1 vvd p-acp d: (62) part (DIV2) 1062 Page 487
5388 we know enough, more then we can practise, they thinke these Compendiums will serve the turne, we know enough, more then we can practise, they think these Compendiums will serve the turn, pns12 vvb av-d, av-dc cs pns12 vmb vvi, pns32 vvb d n2 vmb vvi dt n1, (62) part (DIV2) 1062 Page 487
5389 as if there were not a necessity of growing still further and further in distinct knowledge. as if there were not a necessity of growing still further and further in distinct knowledge. c-acp cs pc-acp vbdr xx dt n1 pp-f vvg av av-j cc av-jc p-acp j n1. (62) part (DIV2) 1062 Page 487
5390 Alas the soule needs to be fed continually, it will stagger els and be unsufficient to stand against temptation or to performe duties. Alas the soul needs to be fed continually, it will stagger Else and be unsufficient to stand against temptation or to perform duties. np1 dt n1 vvz pc-acp vbi vvn av-j, pn31 vmb vvi av cc vbb j pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 cc pc-acp vvi n2. (62) part (DIV2) 1062 Page 487
5391 A second generall point out of the text is this, That as Christ feedeth still his flocke and people, A second general point out of the text is this, That as christ feeds still his flock and people, dt ord n1 vvi av pp-f dt n1 vbz d, cst p-acp np1 vvz av po31 n1 cc n1, (62) part (DIV2) 1063 Page 487
5392 so hee feedes them fully, plentifully, and sweetly among the Lillies. so he feeds them Fully, plentifully, and sweetly among the Lilies. av pns31 vvz pno32 av-j, av-j, cc av-j p-acp dt n2. (62) part (DIV2) 1063 Page 487
5393 There are saving truthes enough, there is an all-sufficiency in the Booke of God, what need we goe out to mans inventions, seeing there is a fullnesse and all-sufficiency of truth there. There Are Saving truths enough, there is an All-sufficiency in the Book of God, what need we go out to men Inventions, seeing there is a fullness and All-sufficiency of truth there. pc-acp vbr vvg ng1 av-d, pc-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vvb pns12 vvb av p-acp ng1 n2, vvg a-acp vbz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 a-acp. (62) part (DIV2) 1063 Page 487
5394 Whatsoever is not in that is winde, or poison, in the Word is a full kind of feeding. Whatsoever is not in that is wind, or poison, in the Word is a full kind of feeding. r-crq vbz xx p-acp d vbz n1, cc n1, p-acp dt n1 vbz dt j n1 pp-f vvg. (62) part (DIV2) 1063 Page 487
5395 In former times when they had not the Scriptures, and the comforts of them to feed on, what did the poore soules then? and what doe those remaining in Popery feed on? Upon stones (as it were.) There was a dreame of an holy man in those times (divers hundred yeares agone) that he saw one having a deale of manchet to feed on, In former times when they had not the Scriptures, and the comforts of them to feed on, what did the poor Souls then? and what do those remaining in Popery feed on? Upon stones (as it were.) There was a dream of an holy man in those times (diverse hundred Years ago) that he saw one having a deal of manchet to feed on, p-acp j n2 c-crq pns32 vhd xx dt n2, cc dt n2 pp-f pno32 pc-acp vvi a-acp, r-crq vdd dt j n2 av? cc q-crq vdb d vvg p-acp n1 vvi a-acp? p-acp n2 (c-acp pn31 vbdr.) pc-acp vbds dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp d n2 (j crd n2 av) cst pns31 vvd pi vhg dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp, (62) part (DIV2) 1063 Page 487
5396 and yet all the while poore wretch he fed on stones. and yet all the while poor wretch he fed on stones. cc av d dt n1 j n1 pns31 vvd p-acp n2. (62) part (DIV2) 1063 Page 487
5397 What folly and misery 〈 ◊ 〉 this, when there are delicate things to fe•d on, to gnaw upon stones? and what is all the schoole learning almost, (except one or two that had better spirits then the rest) but a knawing upon stones, barren distinctions, empty things, that had no substance in them? they had the Scriptures (though they were locked up in Latine, What folly and misery 〈 ◊ 〉 this, when there Are delicate things to fe•d on, to gnaw upon stones? and what is all the school learning almost, (except one or two that had better spirits then the rest) but a knawing upon stones, barren Distinctions, empty things, that had no substance in them? they had the Scriptures (though they were locked up in Latin, q-crq n1 cc n1 〈 sy 〉 d, c-crq pc-acp vbr j n2 pc-acp vvi a-acp, pc-acp vvi p-acp n2? cc q-crq vbz d dt n1 n1 av, (c-acp crd cc crd cst vhd vvi n2 cs dt n1) p-acp dt j-vvg p-acp n2, j n2, j n2, cst vhd dx n1 p-acp pno32? pns32 vhd dt n2 (cs pns32 vbdr vvn a-acp p-acp jp, (62) part (DIV2) 1063 Page 488
5398 an unknowne tongue) they had the sweete pastures of Christ to feede in, and yet all this while they fed (as it were) on stones. an unknown tongue) they had the sweet pastures of christ to feed in, and yet all this while they fed (as it were) on stones. dt j n1) pns32 vhd dt j n2 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp, cc av d d cs pns32 vvd (c-acp pn31 vbdr) p-acp n2. (62) part (DIV2) 1063 Page 488
5399 This should shew us (likewise) our owne blessednesse that live in these times wherein the streames of the Gospell runne aboundantly, Our happinesse to bee borne under such plenty of spiritual food sweetly and pleasantly. This should show us (likewise) our own blessedness that live in these times wherein the streams of the Gospel run abundantly, Our happiness to be born under such plenty of spiritual food sweetly and pleasantly. d vmd vvi pno12 (av) po12 d n1 cst vvb p-acp d n2 c-crq dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vvb av-j, po12 n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f j n1 av-j cc av-j. (62) part (DIV2) 1064 Page 488
5400 There is a fullnesse among us (even in the spirits of the worst sort) there is a fulnesse almost to loathing of that heavenly Mannah: There is a fullness among us (even in the spirits of the worst sort) there is a fullness almost to loathing of that heavenly Manna: pc-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp pno12 (av-j p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt js n1) pc-acp vbz dt n1 av p-acp vvg pp-f cst j np1: (62) part (DIV2) 1064 Page 488
5401 but those soules who ever were acquainted with the necessity of it rather finde a want then a fullnesse, but those Souls who ever were acquainted with the necessity of it rather find a want then a fullness, cc-acp d n2 r-crq av vbdr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31 av-c vvi dt n1 av dt n1, (62) part (DIV2) 1064 Page 488
5402 and still desire to grow up to a further desire, that as they have plentifull meanes, and still desire to grow up to a further desire, that as they have plentiful means, cc av vvb pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp dt jc n1, cst c-acp pns32 vhb j n2, (62) part (DIV2) 1064 Page 488
5403 so they may have plentifull affections after, and strength by those meanes: let us know our owne happinesse in these times. so they may have plentiful affections After, and strength by those means: let us know our own happiness in these times. av pns32 vmb vhi j n2 a-acp, cc n1 p-acp d n2: vvb pno12 vvi po12 d n1 p-acp d n2. (62) part (DIV2) 1064 Page 488
5404 Is it not a comfort to know where to feed and to have pastures to goe to, without suspition of poyson? that we may feed our selves with comforts fully without feare of bane, Is it not a Comfort to know where to feed and to have pastures to go to, without suspicion of poison? that we may feed our selves with comforts Fully without Fear of bane, vbz pn31 xx dt n1 pc-acp vvi c-crq pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vhi n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp, p-acp n1 pp-f n1? cst pns12 vmb vvi po12 n2 p-acp n2 av-j p-acp n1 pp-f n1, (62) part (DIV2) 1064 Page 488
5405 or noysome mingling of Coloquintida in the pot, which would disrelish all the rest? To know that there are truths that we may feede on safely. or noisome mingling of Coloquintida in the pot, which would disrelish all the rest? To know that there Are truths that we may feed on safely. cc j vvg pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1, r-crq vmd vvi d dt n1? p-acp vvb cst a-acp vbr n2 cst pns12 vmb vvi a-acp av-j. (62) part (DIV2) 1064 Page 488
5406 This the Church in the former place, Cant. 1. 6, 7. accounted a great priviledge, Oh shew mee where thou f••dest at noone, In the greatest heat of persecution, that I may feed among them; This the Church in the former place, Cant 1. 6, 7. accounted a great privilege, O show me where thou f••dest At noon, In the greatest heat of persecution, that I may feed among them; np1 dt n1 p-acp dt j n1, np1 crd crd, crd vvd dt j n1, uh vvb pno11 c-crq pns21 vv2 p-acp n1, p-acp dt js n1 pp-f n1, cst pns11 vmb vvi p-acp pno32; (62) part (DIV2) 1064 Page 488
5407 so then it is a great priviledge to know where to feed, and so to be esteemed, that thereby we may be stirred up to be thankfull for our owne good, so then it is a great privilege to know where to feed, and so to be esteemed, that thereby we may be stirred up to be thankful for our own good, av av pn31 vbz dt j n1 pc-acp vvi c-crq pc-acp vvi, cc av pc-acp vbi vvn, cst av pns12 vmb vbi vvn a-acp pc-acp vbi j p-acp po12 d j, (62) part (DIV2) 1064 Page 489
5408 and to improove these priviledges to our soules comfort. and to improve these privileges to our Souls Comfort. cc pc-acp vvi d n2 p-acp po12 ng1 n1. (62) part (DIV2) 1064 Page 489
5409 But the second branch that must be touched a little, is, That there is fulnesse no where but in Gods house, But the second branch that must be touched a little, is, That there is fullness no where but in God's house, p-acp dt ord n1 cst vmb vbi vvn dt j, vbz, cst pc-acp vbz n1 av-dx c-crq cc-acp p-acp ng1 n1, (62) part (DIV2) 1065 Page 489
5410 and that there and there onely is that which satisfieth the soule with •atnesse and sweetnesse. and that there and there only is that which Satisfieth the soul with •atnesse and sweetness. cc cst a-acp cc a-acp av-j vbz d r-crq vvz dt n1 p-acp n1 cc n1. (62) part (DIV2) 1065 Page 489
5411 Nay not onely the Promises but the very rebukes of Scripture are sweet, the rebukes of a friend, they feed the soule, Nay not only the Promises but the very rebukes of Scripture Are sweet, the rebukes of a friend, they feed the soul, uh xx av-j dt vvz p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n1 vbr j, dt n2 pp-f dt n1, pns32 vvb dt n1, (62) part (DIV2) 1066 Page 489
5412 for we have many corruptions which hinder our Communion with God, so that a Christian delights to have his corruptions rebuked; for we have many corruptions which hinder our Communion with God, so that a Christian delights to have his corruptions rebuked; c-acp pns12 vhb d n2 r-crq vvb po12 n1 p-acp np1, av cst dt njp n2 pc-acp vhi po31 n2 vvd; (62) part (DIV2) 1066 Page 489
5413 for he knowes if he leave them, he shall grow into further communion with Christ, wherein stands his happinesse in this world, for he knows if he leave them, he shall grow into further communion with christ, wherein Stands his happiness in this world, c-acp pns31 vvz cs pns31 vvb pno32, pns31 vmb vvi p-acp jc n1 p-acp np1, q-crq vvz po31 n1 p-acp d n1, (62) part (DIV2) 1066 Page 489
5414 and the fulnesse of his happinesse in the world to come. and the fullness of his happiness in the world to come. cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi. (62) part (DIV2) 1066 Page 489
5415 If this be so, let us know then, that when we come to Religion we loose not the sweetnesse of our lives, If this be so, let us know then, that when we come to Religion we lose not the sweetness of our lives, cs d vbb av, vvb pno12 vvi av, cst c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp n1 pns12 vvb xx dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, (62) part (DIV2) 1067 Page 489
5416 but onely translate them to a farre more excellent and better condition, perhaps we feede before upon vaine Authors, upon (as it were) gravell, vaine company, but only translate them to a Far more excellent and better condition, perhaps we feed before upon vain Authors, upon (as it were) gravel, vain company, cc-acp av-j vvi pno32 p-acp dt av-j av-dc j cc j n1, av pns12 vvb a-acp p-acp j n2, p-acp (c-acp pn31 vbdr) n1, j n1, (62) part (DIV2) 1067 Page 489
5417 but now we have our delight (and perhaps finde 〈 ◊ 〉 pleasure) in better things, instead of that which fed our idle fansie (vaine trea•••es and the like) now we have holy truths to delight our soules, Beleeve it, a Christia• never knowes what comfort is to purpose till 〈 ◊ 〉 be downe right and sincere in Religion. but now we have our delight (and perhaps find 〈 ◊ 〉 pleasure) in better things, instead of that which fed our idle fancy (vain trea•••es and the like) now we have holy truths to delight our Souls, Believe it, a Christia• never knows what Comfort is to purpose till 〈 ◊ 〉 be down right and sincere in Religion. cc-acp av pns12 vhb po12 n1 (cc av vvb 〈 sy 〉 np1-n) p-acp jc n2, av pp-f d r-crq vvd po12 j n1 (j n2 cc dt j) av pns12 vhb j n2 pc-acp vvi po12 n2, vvb pn31, dt np1 av-x vvz r-crq n1 vbz p-acp n1 c-acp 〈 sy 〉 vbi a-acp j-jn cc j p-acp n1. (62) part (DIV2) 1067 Page 490
5418 Therefore Austine saith of himselfe, Lord I have wanted thy sweetnesse over long, I see all my former life (that I thought had such sweetnesse in it) was nothing at all but huskes, empty things; Therefore Augustine Says of himself, Lord I have wanted thy sweetness over long, I see all my former life (that I Thought had such sweetness in it) was nothing At all but husks, empty things; av np1 vvz pp-f px31, n1 pns11 vhb vvn po21 n1 a-acp av-j, pns11 vvb d po11 j n1 (cst pns11 vvd vhd d n1 p-acp pn31) vbds pix p-acp d p-acp n2, j n2; (62) part (DIV2) 1067 Page 490
5419 now I know where sweetnesse is, it is in the Word and Truth. now I know where sweetness is, it is in the Word and Truth. av pns11 vvb c-crq n1 vbz, pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 cc n1. (62) part (DIV2) 1067 Page 490
5420 Therefore let us not misconceive of Religion, as of a mopish and dull thing, wherein we must loose all comfort, Therefore let us not misconceive of Religion, as of a mopish and dull thing, wherein we must lose all Comfort, av vvb pno12 xx vvi pp-f n1, c-acp pp-f dt j cc j n1, c-crq pns12 vmb vvi d n1, (62) part (DIV2) 1067 Page 490
5421 if we give our selves over to the study therof; if we give our selves over to the study thereof; cs pns12 vvb po12 n2 a-acp p-acp dt n1 av; (62) part (DIV2) 1067 Page 490
5422 must we so? must we loose our comfort? Nay, we have no comfort till we be religious indeed; must we so? must we lose our Comfort? Nay, we have no Comfort till we be religious indeed; vmb pns12 av? vmb pns12 vvi po12 n1? uh-x, pns12 vhb dx n1 c-acp pns12 vbb j av; (62) part (DIV2) 1067 Page 490
5423 Christ feeds not his among Thornes and Briers and stinking weeds, but among Lillies; christ feeds not his among Thorns and Briers and stinking weeds, but among Lilies; np1 vvz xx po31 p-acp n2 cc n2 cc j-vvg n2, cc-acp p-acp n2; (62) part (DIV2) 1067 Page 490
5424 dost thou thinke he feeds thee among unsavoury, harsh, fretting, galling things? No, he feeds among Lillies. Therefore when thou comm•st to Religion, thinke that thou commest to comfort, to refresh thy soule, let us make use of this for our soules comfort to make us in love more with the waies of Christ. dost thou think he feeds thee among unsavoury, harsh, fretting, galling things? No, he feeds among Lilies. Therefore when thou comm•st to Religion, think that thou Comest to Comfort, to refresh thy soul, let us make use of this for our Souls Comfort to make us in love more with the ways of christ. vd2 pns21 vvi pns31 vvz pno21 p-acp j, j, vvg, vvg n2? uh-dx, pns31 vvz p-acp n2. av c-crq pns21 vv2 p-acp n1, vvb cst pns21 vv2 pc-acp vvi, pc-acp vvi po21 n1, vvb pno12 vvi n1 pp-f d c-acp po12 ng1 n1 pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp n1 av-dc p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1. (62) part (DIV2) 1067 Page 490
5425 Now to seale this further, see what the Scripture saith in some paralell places, Psal. 23. The Lord is my Shepheard, and what is the use that David presently makes hereof? Why, I shall want nothing, hee will feed me plentifully and •boundantly, the whole Psalme is nothing but a commenting upon that word, the Lord is my Shepheard, how doth he performe the duty of a shepheard, He makes me to lye downe in greene pastures and leads me by the stil waters, it is not only meant of the body, Now to seal this further, see what the Scripture Says in Some parallel places, Psalm 23. The Lord is my Shepherd, and what is the use that David presently makes hereof? Why, I shall want nothing, he will feed me plentifully and •boundantly, the Whole Psalm is nothing but a commenting upon that word, the Lord is my Shepherd, how does he perform the duty of a shepherd, He makes me to lie down in green pastures and leads me by the still waters, it is not only meant of the body, av pc-acp vvi d av-jc, vvb r-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp d n1 n2, np1 crd dt n1 vbz po11 n1, cc r-crq vbz dt n1 cst np1 av-j vvz av? q-crq, pns11 vmb vvi pix, pns31 vmb vvi pno11 av-j cc av-j, dt j-jn n1 vbz pix p-acp dt n-vvg p-acp d n1, dt n1 vbz po11 n1, q-crq vdz pns31 vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns31 vvz pno11 pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp j-jn n2 cc vvz pno11 p-acp dt j n2, pn31 vbz xx av-j vvn pp-f dt n1, (62) part (DIV2) 1068 Page 490
5426 but of the soule chiefly, he restoreth my soule, that is, when my soule languisheth and is ready to faint, he restores it, but of the soul chiefly, he restoreth my soul, that is, when my soul Languishes and is ready to faint, he restores it, cc-acp pp-f dt n1 av-jn, pns31 vvz po11 n1, cst vbz, c-crq po11 n1 vvz cc vbz j pc-acp vvi, pns31 vvz pn31, (62) part (DIV2) 1068 Page 491
5427 and gives me as it were a new soule, he refresheth it. and gives me as it were a new soul, he refresheth it. cc vvz pno11 p-acp pn31 vbdr dt j n1, pns31 vvz pn31. (62) part (DIV2) 1068 Page 491
5428 We see say recreation is the creating of a thing a new, so he restores my soule, he gives me my soule a new with fresh comforts: We see say recreation is the creating of a thing a new, so he restores my soul, he gives me my soul a new with fresh comforts: pns12 vvb vvi n1 vbz dt vvg pp-f dt n1 dt j, av pns31 vvz po11 n1, pns31 vvz pno11 po11 n1 dt j p-acp j n2: (62) part (DIV2) 1068 Page 491
5429 Thus the blessed Shepheard doth, and how? Because, he feedes among the Lillies, the promises of the Gospell; Thus the blessed Shepherd does, and how? Because, he feeds among the Lilies, the promises of the Gospel; av dt j-vvn n1 vdz, cc q-crq? p-acp, pns31 vvz p-acp dt n2, dt n2 pp-f dt n1; (62) part (DIV2) 1068 Page 491
5430 then hee doth not onely doe good to the body and soule, but hee guides all our waies, all our goings out, Hee leads us in the paths of Righteousnesse, and why, then he does not only do good to the body and soul, but he guides all our ways, all our goings out, He leads us in the paths of Righteousness, and why, cs pns31 vdz xx av-j vdi j p-acp dt n1 cc n1, cc-acp pns31 vvz d po12 n2, d po12 n2-vvg av, pns31 vvz pno12 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, cc q-crq, (62) part (DIV2) 1068 Page 491
5431 because I deserve so much at his hands? No; Because I deserve so much At his hands? No; c-acp pns11 vvb av av-d p-acp po31 n2? uh-dx; (62) part (DIV2) 1068 Page 491
5432 for his owne name sake, because hee hath a love to me, because he hath purchased me with his blood, for his own name sake, Because he hath a love to me, Because he hath purchased me with his blood, p-acp po31 d n1 n1, c-acp pns31 vhz dt n1 p-acp pno11, c-acp pns31 vhz vvn pno11 p-acp po31 n1, (62) part (DIV2) 1068 Page 491
5433 and given his life for his sheepe, hath bought me so deare, though there bee no worth in me. and given his life for his sheep, hath bought me so deer, though there be no worth in me. cc vvn po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1, vhz vvn pno11 av j-jn, cs pc-acp vbi dx n1 p-acp pno11. (62) part (DIV2) 1068 Page 491
5434 He goes on, though I walke through all temptations and troubles, which are as the valley of the shadow of death, that is (where there is nothing but disconsolation and misery) yet I will feare none ill, thou with thy rod and staffe dost comfort me. He Goes on, though I walk through all temptations and Troubles, which Are as the valley of the shadow of death, that is (where there is nothing but disconsolation and misery) yet I will Fear none ill, thou with thy rod and staff dost Comfort me. pns31 vvz a-acp, cs pns11 vvb p-acp d n2 cc n2, r-crq vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, cst vbz (c-crq pc-acp vbz pix p-acp n1 cc n1) av pns11 vmb vvi pi j-jn, pns21 p-acp po21 n1 cc n1 vd2 vvi pno11. (62) part (DIV2) 1068 Page 491
5435 If I, as a wandring sheep, venture to goe out of the way, thou out of thy care being a sweete and loving Shepheard wilt pull me in with thy hooke and staffe againe, he hath not care onely to feed us, If I, as a wandering sheep, venture to go out of the Way, thou out of thy care being a sweet and loving Shepherd wilt pull me in with thy hook and staff again, he hath not care only to feed us, cs pns11, c-acp dt j-vvg n1, vvb pc-acp vvi av pp-f dt n1, pns21 av pp-f po21 n1 vbg dt j cc j-vvg n1 vm2 vvi pno11 p-acp p-acp po21 n1 cc n1 av, pns31 vhz xx n1 av-j pc-acp vvi pno12, (62) part (DIV2) 1068 Page 491
5436 but to 〈 ◊ 〉 verne us also. but to 〈 ◊ 〉 verne us also. cc-acp pc-acp 〈 sy 〉 vvi pno12 av. (62) part (DIV2) 1068 Page 491
5437 What a sweet Shepheard and Saviour have we in covenant that 〈 ◊ 〉 thus with us, What a sweet Shepherd and Saviour have we in Covenant that 〈 ◊ 〉 thus with us, q-crq dt j n1 cc n1 vhb pns12 p-acp n1 cst 〈 sy 〉 av p-acp pno12, (62) part (DIV2) 1068 Page 491
5438 and so he proceeds, thou 〈 ◊ 〉 prepare my table in the presence of mine 〈 ◊ 〉, and for the time to come hee promi••eth himselfe as much that God as he hath beene a Shepheard (for the presen•) to provide all things necessary for body & soule and guidance, and so he proceeds, thou 〈 ◊ 〉 prepare my table in the presence of mine 〈 ◊ 〉, and for the time to come he promi••eth himself as much that God as he hath been a Shepherd (for the presen•) to provide all things necessary for body & soul and guidance, cc av pns31 vvz, pns21 〈 sy 〉 vvb po11 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f png11 〈 sy 〉, cc p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi pns31 vvz px31 p-acp d cst n1 c-acp pns31 vhz vbn dt n1 (c-acp dt n1) pc-acp vvi d n2 j p-acp n1 cc n1 cc n1, (62) part (DIV2) 1068 Page 492
5439 so surely the goodnesse of the Lord shall follow me all the daies of my life, so surely the Goodness of the Lord shall follow me all the days of my life, av av-j dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmb vvi pno11 d dt n2 pp-f po11 n1, (62) part (DIV2) 1068 Page 492
5440 for he is a perpetual Shepheard, he will not leave us till he hath brought us to Heaven. for he is a perpetual Shepherd, he will not leave us till he hath brought us to Heaven. c-acp pns31 vbz dt j n1, pns31 vmb xx vvi pno12 c-acp pns31 vhz vvn pno12 p-acp n1. (62) part (DIV2) 1068 Page 492
5441 Thus we see in this place the sweete care of Christ. Thus we see in this place the sweet care of christ. av pns12 vvb p-acp d n1 dt j n1 pp-f np1. (62) part (DIV2) 1068 Page 492
5442 The like place you have, Isa. 40. 11. Hee shall feed his flocke like a Shepheard, he shall gather the Lambs with his armes and carry them in his bosome, The like place you have, Isaiah 40. 11. He shall feed his flock like a Shepherd, he shall gather the Lambs with his arms and carry them in his bosom, dt j n1 pn22 vhb, np1 crd crd pns31 vmb vvi po31 n1 av-j dt n1, pns31 vmb vvi dt n2 p-acp po31 n2 cc vvi pno32 p-acp po31 n1, (62) part (DIV2) 1069 Page 492
5443 and shall gently leade those that are with young: and shall gently lead those that Are with young: cc vmb av-j vvi d cst vbr p-acp j: (62) part (DIV2) 1069 Page 492
5444 So he leads them into the pastures and feeds them plentifully and sweetly, not onely with sweet things, So he leads them into the pastures and feeds them plentifully and sweetly, not only with sweet things, av pns31 vvz pno32 p-acp dt n2 cc vvz pno32 av-j cc av-j, xx av-j p-acp j n2, (62) part (DIV2) 1069 Page 492
5445 but with a tender care, which is sweeter. As a Shepheard he takes into his bosome the poore lambs that cannot walke themselves, but with a tender care, which is Sweeten. As a Shepherd he Takes into his bosom the poor Lambs that cannot walk themselves, cc-acp p-acp dt j n1, r-crq vbz jc. p-acp dt n1 pns31 vvz p-acp po31 n1 dt j n2 cst vmbx vvi px32, (62) part (DIV2) 1069 Page 492
5446 and the sheepe that are heavy with young, he cares for them, he gently leads them that are poore, weak. and the sheep that Are heavy with young, he Cares for them, he gently leads them that Are poor, weak. cc dt n1 cst vbr j p-acp j, pns31 vvz p-acp pno32, pns31 av-j vvz pno32 cst vbr j, j. (62) part (DIV2) 1069 Page 492
5447 Christians that struggle and conflict with many temptations and corruptions, Christ hath a tender care of them, he carries them (as it were) in his bosome and in his armes, and leads them gently: Christians that struggle and conflict with many temptations and corruptions, christ hath a tender care of them, he carries them (as it were) in his bosom and in his arms, and leads them gently: np1 cst vvi cc n1 p-acp d n2 cc n2, np1 vhz dt j n1 pp-f pno32, pns31 vvz pno32 (c-acp pn31 vbdr) p-acp po31 n1 cc p-acp po31 n2, cc vvz pno32 av-j: (62) part (DIV2) 1069 Page 492
5448 for indeed all Christs sheep are weake, every one hath somewhat to complaine off, •••refore he hath a tender care, he feeds them tenderly and sweetly, or else they might perish. for indeed all Christ sheep Are weak, every one hath somewhat to complain off, •••refore he hath a tender care, he feeds them tenderly and sweetly, or Else they might perish. c-acp av d npg1 n1 vbr j, d pi vhz av pc-acp vvi a-acp, av pns31 vhz dt j n1, pns31 vvz pno32 av-j cc av-j, cc av pns32 vmd vvi. (62) part (DIV2) 1069 Page 492
5449 An othe• place (notable for this purpose) see Ezek. 34. ••. wherein you have the same metaphor from • loving Shepheard, an othe• place (notable for this purpose) see Ezekiel 34. ••. wherein you have the same metaphor from • loving Shepherd, dt n1 n1 (j p-acp d n1) vvb np1 crd ••. c-crq pn22 vhb dt d n1 p-acp • j-vvg n1, (62) part (DIV2) 1070 Page 492
5450 and it is but a comment upon the text, therefore being paralell places they may helpe our memories: and it is but a comment upon the text, Therefore being parallel places they may help our memories: cc pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, av vbg n1 n2 pns32 vmb vvi po12 n2: (62) part (DIV2) 1070 Page 493
5451 I will feed them in good pastures upon the high mountaines of Israel, there shall their fold be, there shall they lye in a good fold and in a fat pasture, I will feed my flocke and cause them to lye downe, saith the Lord God, I will seeke that which is lost, I will feed them in good pastures upon the high Mountains of Israel, there shall their fold be, there shall they lie in a good fold and in a fat pasture, I will feed my flock and cause them to lie down, Says the Lord God, I will seek that which is lost, pns11 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp j n2 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f np1, pc-acp vmb po32 n1 vbi, pc-acp vmb pns32 vvi p-acp dt j n1 cc p-acp dt j n1, pns11 vmb vvi po11 n1 cc vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi a-acp, vvz dt n1 np1, pns11 vmb vvi d r-crq vbz vvn, (62) part (DIV2) 1070 Page 493
5452 and bring backe that which was driven away, I will bind up that which was broken, and bring back that which was driven away, I will bind up that which was broken, cc vvi av cst r-crq vbds vvn av, pns11 vmb vvi a-acp d r-crq vbds vvn, (62) part (DIV2) 1070 Page 493
5453 and strengthen that which is sicke, and destroy the fat and the strong and feed them with judgement. and strengthen that which is sick, and destroy the fat and the strong and feed them with judgement. cc vvi d r-crq vbz j, cc vvi dt j cc dt j cc vvi pno32 p-acp n1. (62) part (DIV2) 1070 Page 493
5454 Those that are Christs true sheepe have somewhat to complaine of, either they are sicke, Those that Are Christ true sheep have somewhat to complain of, either they Are sick, d cst vbr npg1 j n1 vhb av pc-acp vvi pp-f, av-d pns32 vbr j, (62) part (DIV2) 1070 Page 493
5455 or broken, or driven away, somewhat is amisse or other, but Christs care preventeth all the necessities of his sheepe, he hath a fit salve for all their sores: or broken, or driven away, somewhat is amiss or other, but Christ care preventeth all the necessities of his sheep, he hath a fit salve for all their sores: cc vvn, cc vvn av, av vbz av cc j-jn, cc-acp npg1 n1 vvz d dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, pns31 vhz dt j n1 p-acp d po32 n2: (62) part (DIV2) 1070 Page 493
5456 And (to apply this to the businesse in hand) doth not Christ feede us among the Lillies, doth he not now feede us with his owne body and blood in the Sacrament? would you have better food? My body is meate indeed, And (to apply this to the business in hand) does not christ feed us among the Lilies, does he not now feed us with his own body and blood in the Sacrament? would you have better food? My body is meat indeed, cc (pc-acp vvi d p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1) vdz xx np1 vvi pno12 p-acp dt n2, vdz pns31 xx av vvi pno12 p-acp po31 d n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1? vmd pn22 vhi j n1? po11 n1 vbz n1 av, (62) part (DIV2) 1070 Page 493
5457 and my blood is drinke indeed, that is, it is the onely meate (with an Emphasis ) the onely meate and drinke that our soules could feed upon, God gave his Sonne to death to shed his blood for my sinnes. and my blood is drink indeed, that is, it is the only meat (with an Emphasis) the only meat and drink that our Souls could feed upon, God gave his Son to death to shed his blood for my Sins. cc po11 n1 vbz n1 av, cst vbz, pn31 vbz dt j n1 (p-acp dt n1) dt j n1 cc vvi cst po12 n2 vmd vvi p-acp, np1 vvd po31 n1 p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp po11 n2. (62) part (DIV2) 1070 Page 493
5458 What would become of the hunger bitten, thirsty soule that is stung with •••tan and his temptations, were it not f•• the blood of Christ to quench our 〈 ◊ 〉 the body of Christ given by the Fath•• •o death for sinne, were it not that the soul• •ould think upon this, where were the 〈 ◊ 〉 of the soule? All this is represented to us heere in the Sacrament, we feed on the body and blood of Christ spiritually, What would become of the hunger bitten, thirsty soul that is stung with •••tan and his temptations, were it not f•• the blood of christ to quench our 〈 ◊ 〉 the body of christ given by the Fath•• •o death for sin, were it not that the soul• •ould think upon this, where were the 〈 ◊ 〉 of the soul? All this is represented to us Here in the Sacrament, we feed on the body and blood of christ spiritually, q-crq vmd vvi pp-f dt n1 vvn, j n1 cst vbz vvn p-acp n1 cc po31 n2, vbdr pn31 xx n1 dt n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi po12 〈 sy 〉 dt n1 pp-f np1 vvn p-acp dt np1 vdb n1 p-acp n1, vbdr pn31 xx cst dt n1 vmd vvi p-acp d, c-crq vbdr dt 〈 sy 〉 pp-f dt n1? av-d d vbz vvn p-acp pno12 av p-acp dt n1, pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 av-j, (62) part (DIV2) 1070 Page 494
5459 and are refreshed thereby, as verily as our bodies are refreshed with the bread and wine. and Are refreshed thereby, as verily as our bodies Are refreshed with the bred and wine. cc vbr vvn av, c-acp av-j c-acp po12 n2 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1. (62) part (DIV2) 1070 Page 494
5460 For God doth not feede us with empty symbolls and representations, but with things themselves, that the soule which comes prepared by Faith, is partaker of Christ crucified, For God does not feed us with empty symbols and representations, but with things themselves, that the soul which comes prepared by Faith, is partaker of christ Crucified, p-acp np1 vdz xx vvi pno12 p-acp j n2 cc n2, cc-acp p-acp n2 px32, cst dt n1 r-crq vvz vvn p-acp n1, vbz n1 pp-f np1 vvd, (62) part (DIV2) 1070 Page 494
5461 and is knit to him though now in Heaven; and is knit to him though now in Heaven; cc vbz vvn p-acp pno31 c-acp av p-acp n1; (62) part (DIV2) 1070 Page 494
5462 there is as sure an union and communion betweene Christ and the Christian soule, as there is betweene the food and the body when it is once digested. there is as sure an Union and communion between christ and the Christian soul, as there is between the food and the body when it is once digested. pc-acp vbz p-acp j dt n1 cc n1 p-acp np1 cc dt njp n1, c-acp pc-acp vbz p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1 c-crq pn31 vbz a-acp vvn. (62) part (DIV2) 1070 Page 494
5463 Therefore let us come to this blessed, to this sweet food of our soules with hungry appetites, Therefore let us come to this blessed, to this sweet food of our Souls with hungry appetites, av vvb pno12 vvi p-acp d j-vvn, p-acp d j n1 pp-f po12 n2 p-acp j n2, (62) part (DIV2) 1071 Page 494
5464 and thankfull hearts, that God hath given us the best comforts of his Word, and fed us with the sweet comforts of the Sacraments, and thankful hearts, that God hath given us the best comforts of his Word, and fed us with the sweet comforts of the Sacraments, cc j n2, cst np1 vhz vvn pno12 dt js n2 pp-f po31 n1, cc vvd pno12 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt n2, (62) part (DIV2) 1071 Page 494
5465 as a Seale of the Word. as a Seal of the Word. c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (62) part (DIV2) 1071 Page 494
5466 Wee should even spend our lives much in thankfullnesse to God for this, that he will feede us so sweetly, that thinkes nothing is good enough for our food, we should even spend our lives much in thankfulness to God for this, that he will feed us so sweetly, that thinks nothing is good enough for our food, pns12 vmd av vvi po12 n2 av-d p-acp n1 p-acp np1 p-acp d, cst pns31 vmb vvi pno12 av av-j, cst vvz pix vbz j av-d p-acp po12 n1, (62) part (DIV2) 1071 Page 494
5467 but his owne selfe with his owne gracious Word and Truth. but his own self with his own gracious Word and Truth. cc-acp po31 d n1 p-acp po31 d j n1 cc n1. (62) part (DIV2) 1071 Page 494
5468 Thus wee should bee very thankfull unto God, and now at this time labour to get hungry appetites fit for this bles••d food to receive it. Thus we should be very thankful unto God, and now At this time labour to get hungry appetites fit for this bles••d food to receive it. av pns12 vmd vbi av j p-acp np1, cc av p-acp d n1 n1 pc-acp vvi j n2 vvn p-acp d j n1 pc-acp vvi pn31. (62) part (DIV2) 1071 Page 494
5469 〈 ◊ 〉 shall we do that? 〈 ◊ 〉 shall we do that? 〈 sy 〉 vmb pns12 vdi d? (62) part (DIV2) 1072 Page 494
5470 〈 ◊ 〉 seriously of the former part of thy life, and 〈 ◊ 〉 weeke past. 〈 ◊ 〉 seriously of the former part of thy life, and 〈 ◊ 〉 Week past. 〈 sy 〉 av-j pp-f dt j n1 pp-f po21 n1, cc 〈 sy 〉 n1 j. (62) part (DIV2) 1073 Page 494
5471 For Christ (the food of the soul• 〈 ◊ 〉 wel with the sowre hearbs of Repentanc• ▪ Let us stirre up in our hearts Repentance for our sinnes, For christ (the food of the soul• 〈 ◊ 〉 well with the sour herbs of Repentanc• ▪ Let us stir up in our hearts Repentance for our Sins, p-acp np1 (dt n1 pp-f dt n1 〈 sy 〉 av p-acp dt j n2 pp-f np1 ▪ vvb pno12 vvi a-acp p-acp po12 n2 n1 p-acp po12 n2, (62) part (DIV2) 1073 Page 495
5472 and sorrow in the consideration of our owne corrupt nature and life, and when we have felt our corruptions and have the sense of our want, and sorrow in the consideration of our own corrupt nature and life, and when we have felt our corruptions and have the sense of our want, cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 d j n1 cc n1, cc c-crq pns12 vhb vvn po12 n2 cc vhb dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, (62) part (DIV2) 1073 Page 495
5473 then Christ will be sweet to us, the Paschall Lamb was to bee eaten with sowre hearbs, then christ will be sweet to us, the Paschal Lamb was to be eaten with sour herbs, cs np1 vmb vbi j p-acp pno12, dt np1 n1 vbds pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp j n2, (62) part (DIV2) 1073 Page 495
5474 so Christ our Passeover must be eaten with Repentance. Then withall there must be purging, there are many things which clogge the stomacke; so christ our Passover must be eaten with Repentance. Then withal there must be purging, there Are many things which clog the stomach; av np1 po12 np1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1. av av pc-acp vmb vbi vvg, pc-acp vbr d n2 r-crq n1 dt n1; (62) part (DIV2) 1073 Page 495
5475 come not with worldly, wicked, malicious affections which puffe up the soule, But lay aside (as the Apostle wisheth) all guile, malice, and superfluity, empty the soule of all sinne and prepossessing thoughts or affections. come not with worldly, wicked, malicious affections which puff up the soul, But lay aside (as the Apostle wishes) all guile, malice, and superfluity, empty the soul of all sin and prepossessing thoughts or affections. vvb xx p-acp j, j, j n2 r-crq n1 a-acp dt n1, cc-acp vvb av (c-acp dt n1 vvz) d n1, n1, cc n1, j dt n1 pp-f d n1 cc vvg n2 cc n2. (62) part (DIV2) 1074 Page 495
5476 And then consider the necessity of spirituall strength that we have need to grow up more and more in Christianity to be feeding still, we have need of strong Faith and strong assurance that Christ is ours, and that we are his. And then Consider the necessity of spiritual strength that we have need to grow up more and more in Christianity to be feeding still, we have need of strong Faith and strong assurance that christ is ours, and that we Are his. cc av vvb dt n1 pp-f j n1 cst pns12 vhb n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp av-dc cc av-dc p-acp np1 pc-acp vbi vvg av, pns12 vhb n1 pp-f j n1 cc j n1 cst np1 vbz png12, cc cst pns12 vbr png31. (62) part (DIV2) 1075 Page 495
5477 Let us often frequent this ordinance, and come prepared as we should, and we shall finde Christ making good his owne ordinance in his owne best time: Let us often frequent this Ordinance, and come prepared as we should, and we shall find christ making good his own Ordinance in his own best time: vvb pno12 av vvi d n1, cc vvb vvn c-acp pns12 vmd, cc pns12 vmb vvi np1 vvg j po31 d n1 p-acp po31 d js n1: (62) part (DIV2) 1075 Page 495
5478 so as we shall bee able to say in truth of heart experimentally and feelingly with the Church; so as we shall be able to say in truth of heart experimentally and feelingly with the Church; av c-acp pns12 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 pp-f n1 av-j cc av-vvg p-acp dt n1; (62) part (DIV2) 1075 Page 495
5479 My Beloved is mine and I am his he feedeth among the Lillies. FINIS. My beloved is mine and I am his he feeds among the Lilies. FINIS. po11 j-vvn vbz png11 cc pns11 vbm po31 pns31 vvz p-acp dt n2. fw-la. (62) part (DIV2) 1075 Page 495

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3697 0 Rev. 2. Rev. 2. n1 crd
3699 0 Simile. Simile. n1.
5 0 Introduction. Introduction. n1.
5 1 Levit. Levit. np1
14 0 Eph 3. 19. Ephesians 3. 19. np1 crd crd
22 0 Simile. Simile. n1.
24 0 Simile. Simile. n1.
26 0 Two especiall wayes of Mortification. Two especial ways of Mortification. crd j n2 pp-f n1.
33 0 Simile. Simile. n1.
45 0 An Observation for the whole Song. an Observation for the Whole Song. dt n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1.
59 0 Quest. Quest. n1.
60 0 Answ. Answer np1
65 0 Observation from Christs commanding the winds. Observation from Christ commanding the winds. n1 p-acp npg1 vvg dt n2.
68 0 Vse. Use. vvb.
78 0 1 Cor. • 21. 1 Cor. • 21. vvn np1 • crd
78 1 Rom. 8. 28. Rom. 8. 28. np1 crd crd
79 0 Vse 1. Use 1. vvb crd
87 0 Revel. Revel. vvb.
93 0 Eccles. 11, 4. Eccles. 11, 4. np1 crd, crd
96 0 In what Respects the Spirit of God is compared to wind. In what Respects the Spirit of God is compared to wind. p-acp r-crq n2 dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn p-acp n1.
122 0 Non ager sed annus facit 〈 ◊ 〉 Non ager sed annus facit 〈 ◊ 〉 fw-fr fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la 〈 sy 〉
125 0 In what Respects we need the blowing of the Spirit. In what Respects we need the blowing of the Spirit. p-acp r-crq n2 pns12 vvb dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1.
128 0 Exod. 17. 12. Exod 17. 12. np1 crd crd
132 0 Vse. Use. vvb.
136 0 Quest. Quest. n1.
136 1 Answ. Answer np1
138 0 In what respects the Church is compared to a garden. In what respects the Church is compared to a garden. p-acp r-crq vvz dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1.
141 0 Exod. 9. 26. Exod 9. 26. np1 crd crd
146 0 Iohn 15. 22. John 15. 22. np1 crd crd
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157 0 Reason. Reason. n1.
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165 0 Cant. 4. 12. Cant 4. 12. np1 crd crd
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194 0 Hos. 10. 1. Hos. 10. 1. np1 crd crd
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203 0 Zach. 2. 5. Zach 2. 5. np1 crd crd
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266 0 Vse. Use. vvb.
280 0 Observ. Observation np1
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298 0 Psal. 19. 12. Psalm 19. 12. np1 crd crd
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305 0 Observe. Observe. vvb.
308 0 2 Chron. 2 Chronicles crd np1
313 0 Vse. Use. vvb.
323 0 Rev. 8. 3. Rev. 8. 3. n1 crd crd
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376 0 Rev. 8. 3. Rev. 8. 3. n1 crd crd
385 0 Dan. 9. 23. Dan. 9. 23. np1 crd crd
388 0 Cant. 2. 14. Cant 2. 14. np1 crd crd
389 0 Psal. 145. 18. Psalm 145. 18. np1 crd crd
390 0 M•t. 7. 7. M•t. 7. 7. n1. crd crd
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395 0 Vse 2. Use 2. vvb crd
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399 0 Vse 3. Use 3. vvb crd
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404 0 Cases wherein one is unfit to pray. Cases wherein one is unfit to pray. n2 c-crq pi vbz j pc-acp vvi.
408 0 A strong motive to sanctification. A strong motive to sanctification. dt j n1 p-acp n1.
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415 0 Mat. 6. 12. Mathew 6. 12. np1 crd crd
420 0 Isa, 1. Isaiah, 1. np1, crd
421 0 Isa. 66. Isaiah 66. np1 crd
426 0 Psal. 73. Psalm 73. np1 crd
434 0 Quest. Quest. n1.
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449 0 Observ. Observation np1
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471 0 Iohn 16. John 16. np1 crd
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473 0 Answ. Answer np1
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490 0 That where Christ is present, there Heaven is in some degrees. That where christ is present, there Heaven is in Some Degrees. cst c-crq np1 vbz j, a-acp n1 vbz p-acp d n2.
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583 0 Iohn 3. 3. John 3. 3. np1 crd crd
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595 0 Zach. 2. 8. Zach 2. 8. np1 crd crd
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613 0 Quest. Quest. n1.
614 0 Answ. 1 Answer 1 np1 vvn
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657 0 Psal. 133. Psalm 133. np1 crd
669 0 Rom. 12. 1. Rom. 12. 1. np1 crd crd
673 0 1 King. 18. 18. 1 King. 18. 18. crd n1. crd crd
673 1 1 Chron. 21. 2. 1 Chronicles 21. 2. vvd np1 crd crd
673 2 Acts 2. 1. Acts 2. 1. n2 crd crd
677 0 Vse 1. Use 1. vvb crd
681 0 Vse 2. Use 2. vvb crd
689 0 The discourse of a guilty conscience. The discourse of a guilty conscience. dt n1 pp-f dt j n1.
700 0 Rom. 15. 29. Rom. 15. 29. np1 crd crd
701 0 Mat. 25. 29. Mathew 25. 29. np1 crd crd
703 0 Revel. 22. 12. Revel. 22. 12. vvb. crd crd
708 0 Exhortation to have Communion with Christ. Exhortation to have Communion with christ. n1 pc-acp vhi n1 p-acp np1.
712 0 Revel. 2. 17. Revel. 2. 17. vvb. crd crd
716 0 W•y Grace is set forth by Honey and Wine. W•y Grace is Set forth by Honey and Wine. vvb n1 vbz vvn av p-acp n1 cc n1.
723 0 Ge•. 2•. 22. Ge•. 2•. 22. np1. n1. crd
725 0 Cant. 1. 2. Cant 1. 2. np1 crd crd
727 0 That all are stirred up to rejoyce in the Graces of the Church. That all Are stirred up to rejoice in the Graces of the Church. cst d vbr vvn a-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1.
729 0 Observ. Observation np1
732 0 1 Cor. 2, 12. 1 Cor. 2, 12. crd np1 crd, crd
744 0 That we ought to rejoyce in the graces of others. That we ought to rejoice in the graces of Others. cst pns12 vmd pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2-jn.
746 0 Luke 15, 10. • Luke 15, 10. • zz crd, crd •
757 0 Gal. 1. 24. Gal. 1. 24. np1 crd crd
760 0 Act 11. 18 Act 11. 18 n1 crd crd
768 0 SERM. III. SERMON. III. n1. np1.
782 0 Iames 1. 17. James 1. 17. np1 crd crd
782 1 Luk. 15. 28. Luk. 15. 28. np1 crd crd
784 0 Luk. 21. 3. Luk. 21. 3. np1 crd crd
785 0 Levit. 5. 7. Levit. 5. 7. np1 crd crd
785 1 Exod. 35. 6. Exod 35. 6. np1 crd crd
791 0 Pro. 31. 6. Pro 31. 6. np1 crd crd
808 0 Isa. 25. 6. Isaiah 25. 6. np1 crd crd
810 0 Ioh, 6. 55. John, 6. 55. np1, crd crd
818 0 1 Cor. 1. 30. 1 Cor. 1. 30. vvn np1 crd crd
823 0 2. Col. 1. 20. 2. Col. 1. 20. crd np1 crd crd
830 0 Ioh. 10. 10. John 10. 10. np1 crd crd
830 1 Ioh. 7. 38. John 7. 38. np1 crd crd
833 0 Ephes. 3. 20. Ephesians 3. 20. np1 crd crd
840 0 Rom. 6. 5. 2. 3. 10. Rom. 6. 5. 2. 3. 10. np1 crd crd crd crd crd
843 0 Pro. 9. 3. Pro 9. 3. np1 crd crd
846 0 Luk. 7. 44. Luk. 7. 44. np1 crd crd
847 0 Isa. 57. 19. Isaiah 57. 19. np1 crd crd
848 0 Ier. 3. 15. Jeremiah 3. 15. np1 crd crd
854 0 Phil. 4 4. Philip 4 4. np1 crd crd
855 0 Phil. 4. 4. Philip 4. 4. np1 crd crd
858 0 Ioh. 16. 33. John 16. 33. np1 crd crd
867 0 Heb. 2. 3. Hebrew 2. 3. np1 crd crd
876 0 Omnis vite gustu ducitur. Omnis vite gustu ducitur. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la.
887 0 Isa. 55. Isaiah 55. np1 crd
895 0 Ioh 6. 27. John 6. 27. np1 crd crd
897 0 Rom. 11. 1. Rom. 11. 1. np1 crd crd
914 0 2 King. 4. 6. 2 King. 4. 6. crd n1. crd crd
915 0 Phil. 4. 7. Philip 4. 7. np1 crd crd
921 0 Rev. 19. 9. Rev. 19. 9. n1 crd crd
939 0 Luke 15. Luke 15. np1 crd
945 0 Psal. 75. 8. Psalm 75. 8. np1 crd crd
952 0 Psal. 139. 21. Psalm 139. 21. np1 crd crd
981 0 Observ. 1. Observation 1. np1 crd
989 0 1 Sam 27. 1. Psal. 6. 1 Sam 27. 1. Psalm 6. vvn np1 crd crd np1 crd
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997 0 Observ. 2. Observation 2. np1 crd
1006 0 3. Observ. 3. Observation crd np1
1016 0 Quae tu reprehendi• e•o damnavi. Quae tu reprehendi• e•o damnavi. fw-la fw-la n1 fw-la fw-la.
1018 0 Ferrum in vulnere. Ferrum in vulnere. fw-la p-acp fw-la.
1063 0 The resemblance between bodily and spirit••ll sleep, The resemblance between bodily and spirit••ll sleep, dt n1 p-acp j cc j n1,
1067 0 Luk. 21. 34. Luk. 21. 34. np1 crd crd
1088 0 1 Thess. 5. 7. 1 Thess 5. 7. vvn np1 crd crd
1093 0 Esa. 29. 8. Isaiah 29. 8. np1 crd crd
1102 0 Psal. 115. 5. Psalm 115. 5. np1 crd crd
1108 0 2 Sam. 4. 7. 2 Sam. 4. 7. crd np1 crd crd
1119 0 Theodoret. lib. 5. Theodoret lib. 5. np1 n1. crd
1119 1 August, ad Ianuar. Epist. 119. August, ad January Epistle 119. np1, fw-la np1 np1 crd
1121 0 Tol•rabilior •u•aeorum cond•tio quam nostra. Tol•rabilior •u•aeorum cond•tio quam nostra. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la.
1123 0 Si tuo tempore hec dicebas (O sapiens Au•us•ine) quid nostra tempestate d•xisses? Gers•n de vit. spiritual. Si tuo tempore hec dicebas (O sapiens Au•us•ine) quid nostra tempestate d•xisses? Gers•n de vit. spiritual. fw-mi fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la (fw-la fw-la fw-la) fw-la fw-la fw-la n2? fw-fr fw-fr fw-fr. j.
1124 0 Si tenerentur in suo rigore, maxima pars Ecclesiae damnaretur Si tenerentur in Sue Rigore, maxima pars Ecclesiae damnaretur fw-mi fw-la fw-la fw-la uh, fw-la fw-la np1 fw-la
1139 0 A Caution. A Caution. dt n1.
1145 0 Patres in maxiusis sunt nostri, in multi• varij, in minimis vestri. Wh. Patres in maxiusis sunt Our, in multi• varij, in minimis Yours. Where fw-la p-acp fw-la fw-la fw-la, p-acp n1 fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la. j-jn
1153 0 Isa. 7. 9. Isaiah 7. 9. np1 crd crd
1163 0 Signes of a sleepy state. Signs of a sleepy state. n2 pp-f dt j n1.
1169 0 Acts 9. 39. Acts 9. 39. vvz crd crd
1180 0 Mal. 1. 8. Malachi 1. 8. np1 crd crd
1187 0 Motives against sleepinesse. Motives against sleepiness. n2 p-acp n1.
1212 0 Jer. 48. 10. Jer. 48. 10. np1 crd crd
1216 0 Luke 1. 74. Luke 1. 74. zz crd crd
1235 0 SER. IIII. SER. IIII. zz. crd.
1245 0 Obser. 1. Observation 1. np1 crd
1247 0 Obser. 2. Observation 2. np1 crd
1256 0 How the discerning worke of the Spirit commeth to be so interrupted. How the discerning work of the Spirit comes to be so interrupted. c-crq dt j-vvg n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz pc-acp vbi av vvn.
1264 0 Obser. 3. Observation 3. np1 crd
1268 0 What the Church acknowledgeth in her heart waking though asleepe. What the Church acknowledgeth in her heart waking though asleep. q-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp po31 n1 vvg cs j.
1276 0 A choice of good remaineth in the will. A choice of good remains in the will. dt n1 pp-f j vvz p-acp dt n1.
1283 0 They retaine affection answerable to their judgement. They retain affection answerable to their judgement. pns32 vvb n1 j p-acp po32 n1.
1286 0 Conscience. Conscience. n1.
1287 0 Prov ▪ 15. 15. Curae ▪ 15. 15. np1 ▪ crd crd
1288 0 How the Conscience in a sleepie tempe• is knowne to be awake. How the Conscience in a sleepy tempe• is known to be awake. c-crq dt n1 p-acp dt j n1 vbz vvn pc-acp vbi j.
1291 0 2 Sam. 24. 2 Sam. 24. crd np1 crd
1291 1 1 Sam. 23. 1 Sam. 23. vvd np1 crd
1295 0 So they retaine also a course of obedience. So they retain also a course of Obedience. av pns32 vvb av dt n1 pp-f n1.
1298 0 That we must dist•nguish betweene states and fits. That we must dist•nguish between states and fits. cst pns12 vmb vvi p-acp n2 cc vvz.
1300 0 Vse. 1. Use. 1. vvb. crd
1306 0 Vse. 2. Use. 2. vvb. crd
1312 0 Obser. Observation np1
1316 0 1 Pet. 1. 1 Pet. 1. vvd np1 crd
1317 0 Matth. 26. Matthew 26. np1 crd
1326 0 Acts. 20. 9. Ioh 11, Acts. 20. 9. John 11, n2 crd crd np1 crd,
1327 0 Obser. Observation np1
1334 0 Vse for Comfort. Use for Comfort. vvb p-acp n1.
1357 0 Heb. 11. Hebrew 11. np1 crd
1386 0 Obser. Observation np1
1387 0 Quest. Quest. n1.
1388 0 Answ. Answer np1
1388 1 1. Meanes Is to propound waking considerations. 1. Means Is to propound waking considerations. crd vvz vbz pc-acp vvi vvg n2.
1396 0 Heb. 11. Hebrew 11. np1 crd
1397 0 2. Consideration. 2. Consideration. crd n1.
1399 0 Luk. 19. 42. Luk. 19. 42. np1 crd crd
1399 1 Mat. 23 37. Mathew 23 37. np1 crd crd
1400 0 Iohn. 5. John. 5. np1. crd
1402 0 3. Consideration. 3. Consideration. crd n1.
1403 0 • Cos. 5. 11. • Cos. 5. 11. • n1 crd crd
1407 0 2. Meaness To keep Faith waking. 2. Meaness To keep Faith waking. crd n1 pc-acp vvi n1 vvg.
1411 0 Heb. 11. Hebrew 11. np1 crd
1423 0 3. Meanes To labour for a great measure of the Spirit of God. 3. Means To labour for a great measure of the Spirit of God. crd vvz pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1.
1429 0 4. Meanes To keepe our selves in the light. 4. Means To keep our selves in the Light. crd vvz pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp dt n1.
1442 0 5. Meanes 5. Means crd vvz
1448 0 Ier 32. 39. Jeremiah 32. 39. np1 crd crd
1449 0 Who are the •est Christians Who Are the •est Christians r-crq vbr dt js np1
1471 0 6. Meanes The Communion of Saints. 6. Means The Communion of Saints. crd vvz dt n1 pp-f n2.
1499 0 The Excellency of a waking Christian. The Excellency of a waking Christian. dt n1 pp-f dt n-vvg np1.
1504 0 Mark. 13. 37. Mark. 13. 37. vvb. crd crd
1529 0 Psal. 24. Psalm 24. np1 crd
1545 0 Obser. Observation np1
1547 0 Iohn. 10. John. 10. np1. crd
1547 1 Iob. 12. 11 Job 12. 11 zz crd crd
1552 0 Difference of christians by a spirituall taste in bearing. Difference of Christians by a spiritual taste in bearing. n1 pp-f njpg2 p-acp dt j n1 p-acp vvg.
1572 0 Iohn. 10. John. 10. np1. crd
1579 0 Iohn. 2. 20. John. 2. 20. np1. crd crd
1600 0 Obser. Observation np1
1602 0 A dictinction betwixt sleepe in divers Christians, even at the worst, and deadnesse in a naturall man. A distinction betwixt sleep in diverse Christians, even At the worst, and deadness in a natural man. dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp j np1, av p-acp dt js, cc n1 p-acp dt j n1.
1607 0 1 Co. 13. 8. 1 Co. 13. 8. vvn np1 crd crd
1610 0 Obser. Observation np1
1617 0 Obser. Observation np1
1630 0 That the cause of Christs strangenesse to the Church is in our selves. That the cause of Christ strangeness to the Church is in our selves. cst dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp dt n1 vbz p-acp po12 n2.
1643 0 Lament 3. Lament 3. vvb crd
1647 0 That Christ takes not the advantage and forfeiture of the sins of his Church. That christ Takes not the advantage and forfeiture of the Sins of his Church. cst np1 vvz xx dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f po31 n1.
1649 0 Rev. 3. •0. Rev. 3. •0. n1 crd j.
1656 0 Heb. 2. 17. Hebrew 2. 17. np1 crd crd
1656 1 1 Joh 4 16. 1 John 4 16. vvd np1 crd crd
1657 0 1 Ioh. 4. 8. 1 John 4. 8. vvd np1 crd crd
1661 0 Psal. 103. Psalm 103. np1 crd
1674 0 How Christ is said to kno•ke at our •earts. How christ is said to kno•ke At our •earts. c-crq np1 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n2.
1676 0 By a voice. By a voice. p-acp dt n1.
1677 0 Sometimes both by voice and knocking. Sometime both by voice and knocking. av av-d p-acp n1 cc n-vvg.
1688 0 Mica. 6. •. Mica. 6. •. np1. crd •.
1690 0 By the rodd which hath a voice in corrections. By the rod which hath a voice in corrections. p-acp dt n1 r-crq vhz dt n1 p-acp n2.
1692 0 Psal. 94. 10. Psalm 94. 10. np1 crd crd
1698 0 Lev. 26. 24. Lev. 26. 24. np1 crd crd
1702 0 God knocketh by the good examples of others. God knocketh by the good Examples of Others. np1 vvz p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n2-jn.
1703 0 Luk. 13. • 3. Luk. 13. • 3. np1 crd • crd
1703 1 1 Cor. 10. 1 Cor. 10. vvn np1 crd
1705 0 By his Ministeriall knocking. By his Ministerial knocking. p-acp po31 j-jn n-vvg.
1706 0 Ephes. 4. Ephesians 4. np1 crd
1708 0 Luk. 10. 17. Luk. 10. 17. np1 crd crd
1717 0 1 Thes. •. 19. 1 Thebes •. 19. vvn np1 •. crd
1727 0 Mat. 5. 3. Mathew 5. 3. np1 crd crd
1728 0 By the Spirit. By the Spirit. p-acp dt n1.
1739 0 The Conscience also knockes. The Conscience also knocks. dt n1 av vvz.
1742 0 In •is Confessions. In •is Confessions. p-acp n1 n2.
1747 0 2 Cor. 5. 19. 2 Cor. 5. 19. crd np1 crd crd
1748 0 Acts. •0. 26. Acts. •0. 26. n2 j. crd
1751 0 Iohn. 5. John. 5. np1. crd
1755 0 Object. Object. n1.
1761 0 Answ. Answer np1
1761 1 Why Christ knockes though he hath power to open to himselfe: and bid• us open ▪ wh• want power to doe it. Why christ knocks though he hath power to open to himself: and bid• us open ▪ wh• want power to do it. c-crq np1 vvz cs pns31 vhz n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp px31: cc n1 pno12 av-j ▪ n1 vvb n1 pc-acp vdi pn31.
1768 0 Gen. 1. 3. Gen. 1. 3. np1 crd crd
1771 0 Ioh. 11. 43. John 11. 43. np1 crd crd
1777 0 Acts. 16. 13. Acts. 16. 13. n2 crd crd
1778 0 Quest. Quest. n1.
1779 0 Answ. Answer np1
1787 0 Bernard. Bernard. np1.
1798 0 Observ. Observation np1
1799 0 Ia. •7. 13. Ia. •7. 13. np1 n1. crd
1799 1 Quest. Quest. n1.
1800 0 Answ. Answer np1
1825 0 Vse. Use. vvb.
1832 0 Gel. 3 13. Gel. 3 13. np1 crd crd
1836 0 Isa. 61 ▪ 1. Isaiah 61 ▪ 1. np1 crd ▪ crd
1837 0 Mat 11. 28. Mathew 11. 28. np1 crd crd
1839 0 Mat. 5. 3, 5. Mathew 5. 3, 5. np1 crd crd, crd
1843 0 Vse. 2. Use. 2. vvb. crd
1845 0 Mat. 25. Mathew 25. np1 crd
1848 0 Mat. 23. 41. Mathew 23. 41. np1 crd crd
1854 0 Mat. 11. 21. Mathew 11. 21. np1 crd crd
1872 0 Mat. 11. 17. Mathew 11. 17. np1 crd crd
1887 0 2 Cor. 10. 2 Cor. 10. crd np1 crd
1891 0 Con•iderations inforcing us to entertaine Christ. Con•iderations enforcing us to entertain christ. n2 vvg pno12 pc-acp vvi np1.
1901 0 Math. 7. 7. Math. 7. 7. np1 crd crd
1902 0 Habak. 2. 3. Habak. 2. 3. vvb. crd crd
1904 0 Isa. 30. 18. Isaiah 30. 18. np1 crd crd
1906 0 Isa. 60. 16. Isaiah 60. 16. np1 crd crd
1906 1 Isa. 64. 3. Isaiah 64. 3. np1 crd crd
1907 0 James. 1. 4. James. 1. 4. np1. crd crd
1907 1 Isa. 40. Isaiah 40. np1 crd
1910 0 SERM. VI. SERMON. VI. n1. crd.
1922 0 Ephes. 4. 12. Ephesians 4. 12. np1 crd crd
1924 0 That Christs knocking is especially by the Ministery of the Word. That Christ knocking is especially by the Ministry of the Word. cst npg1 n-vvg vbz av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1.
1928 0 1 King. 19. 12. 1 King. 19. 12. crd n1. crd crd
1930 0 Vse. Use. vvb.
1930 1 1 Sam. 3. 5. 1 Sam. 3. 5. vvd np1 crd crd
1936 0 Mat. 25. Mathew 25. np1 crd
1937 0 Prov. 28. 9. Curae 28. 9. np1 crd crd
1943 0 Act. 26. 28. Act. 26. 28. n1 crd crd
1944 0 Mark. 6. 20. Mark. 6. 20. n1. crd crd
1952 0 Acts. 7 31. Acts. 7 31. n2 crd crd
1959 0 Mar. •2. 12. Mar. •2. 12. np1 n1. crd
1968 0 Ioh. 11. 3. John 11. 3. np1 crd crd
1969 0 Simile. Simile. n1.
1975 0 That the Relapsed need no• desp•rately to be discouraged ▪ That the Relapsed need no• desp•rately to be discouraged ▪ cst dt vvn n1 n1 av-j pc-acp vbi vvn ▪
1980 0 Obs•rv. Obs•rv. np1.
1988 0 2 Tim. 4. 18. 2 Tim. 4. 18. crd np1 crd crd
1988 1 Revel. 21. 20. Revel. 21. 20. vvb. crd crd
2003 0 Mat. 27. Mathew 27. np1 crd
2018 0 2 Cor. 12. 1•. 2 Cor. 12. 1•. crd np1 crd n1.
2019 0 Vse. 1. Use. 1. vvb. crd
2022 0 Vse. 2. Use. 2. vvb. crd
2037 0 Math. 12. Math. 12. np1 crd
2042 0 Ioh. 20. 17. John 20. 17. np1 crd crd
2044 0 Gen. 42. Gen. 42. np1 crd
2052 0 Ioh. 17. ult. John 17. ult. np1 crd n1.
2057 0 Ioh. 17. 6. John 17. 6. np1 crd crd
2062 0 1 Cor. 11. 7. 1 Cor. 11. 7. vvd np1 crd crd
2072 0 Gal. 2. 20. Gal. 2. 20. np1 crd crd
2074 0 Joh. 6. 55. John 6. 55. np1 crd crd
2081 0 Eph. 4. 16. Ephesians 4. 16. np1 crd crd
2084 0 Deductions out of the word Love. Deductions out of the word Love. n2 av pp-f dt n1 n1.
2090 0 Properties of it. Properties of it. n2 pp-f pn31.
2093 0 Deut. 33. 2. Deuteronomy 33. 2. np1 crd crd
2098 0 Quest. Quest. n1.
2099 0 Answ. Answer np1
2107 0 Vse. Use. vvb.
2125 0 Quest. Quest. n1.
2126 0 Answ. Answer np1
2126 1 Heb. 12. Hebrew 12. np1 crd
2147 0 Ioh 15. 15. John 15. 15. np1 crd crd
2148 0 Psal. •5. Psalm •5. np1 n1.
2152 0 Vse. 1. Use. 1. vvb. crd
2154 0 Reproofe ▪ Reproof ▪ n1 ▪
2159 0 Reproofe. Reproof. n1.
2170 0 SER. VII. SER. VII. zz. np1.
2182 0 Ioh. 3. 6. John 3. 6. np1 crd crd
2187 0 Why my Love. Why my Love. q-crq po11 n1.
2198 0 Ephes. 5. 30. Ephesians 5. 30. np1 crd crd
2206 0 Mat. 23. 37. Mathew 23. 37. np1 crd crd
2207 0 Acts. 9. 4. Acts. 9. 4. n2 crd crd
2207 1 1 Cor. 12. 1 Cor. 12. vvd np1 crd
2213 0 Vse. 2. Use. 2. vvb. crd
2221 0 Hos. 2. Hos. 2. np1 crd
2222 0 Vse. 3. Use. 3. vvb. crd
2244 0 Math. 3. Math. 3. np1 crd
2244 1 Mat. 11. 29. Mathew 11. 29. np1 crd crd
2247 0 Mat. 12. 20. Mathew 12. 20. np1 crd crd
2251 0 Luk. 2. 14. Luk. 2. 14. np1 crd crd
2252 0 Psal. 133. 3. Psalm 133. 3. np1 crd crd
2255 0 That every Creature hath in it some beame of the Majesty of God. That every Creature hath in it Some beam of the Majesty of God. cst d n1 vhz p-acp pn31 d n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1.
2260 0 Properties of the Dov•. Properties of the Dov•. n2 pp-f dt np1.
2261 0 Meekenesse. Meekness. n1.
2262 0 Psal. 39. 2. Psalm 39. 2. np1 crd crd
2269 0 Numb. 12. 3. Numb. 12. 3. j. crd crd
2269 1 1 Pet. 5. 5. 1 Pet. 5. 5. vvd np1 crd crd
2280 0 Iames 1. 8. James 1. 8. np1 crd crd
2291 0 Faith •ulnesse. Faith •ulnesse. n1 n1.
2293 0 Psal. 73. 25. Psalm 73. 25. np1 crd crd
2299 0 Nea••esse. Nea••esse. n1.
2301 0 Gen. 8. 7. Gen. 8. 7. np1 crd crd
2302 0 Simile. Simile. n1.
2307 0 Isa. 60. 8. Isaiah 60. 8. np1 crd crd
2319 0 Prov. 18. 10. Curae 18. 10. np1 crd crd
2329 0 Object. Object. n1.
2329 1 Psal. 74. 19. Psalm 74. 19. np1 crd crd
2371 0 1 Joh. 1. 10. 1 John 1. 10. vvn np1 crd crd
2372 0 Object. Object. n1.
2373 0 Answ. 1. Answer 1. np1 crd
2382 0 Phil. 3. 9. Philip 3. 9. np1 crd crd
2410 0 Gal. 5. 24. Gal. 5. 24. np1 crd crd
2414 0 Gal. 5. 24. Gal. 5. 24. np1 crd crd
2417 0 Eph. 2. 6. Ephesians 2. 6. np1 crd crd
2422 0 Vse. 1. Use. 1. vvb. crd
2427 0 1 Cor. 5. 2•. 1 Cor. 5. 2•. vvn np1 crd n1.
2434 0 Phil. 3. 2•. Philip 3. 2•. np1 crd n1.
2440 0 Vse. 2. Use. 2. vvb. crd
2443 0 Vse. 3. Use. 3. vvb. crd
2453 0 Ioh. 4. 10. John 4. 10. np1 crd crd
2468 0 1. Cor. 1•. 1. Cor. 1•. crd np1 n1.
2469 0 Vse. 5. Use. 5. vvb. crd
2473 0 Vse. 6. Use. 6. vvb. crd
2484 0 Vse. 7. Use. 7. vvb. crd
2510 0 Observ. 1. Observation 1. np1 crd
2518 0 Mat. 5. 16. Mathew 5. 16. np1 crd crd
2519 0 Act. 9. •9. Act. 9. •9. n1 crd n1.
2520 0 Jam. 1. 27. Jam. 1. 27. np1 crd crd
2522 0 2 Tim. 4. 8. 2 Tim. 4. 8. crd np1 crd crd
2525 0 Obser. 2. Observation 2. np1 crd
2538 0 Object. Object. n1.
2539 0 Answ. Answer np1
2541 0 Object. Object. n1.
2541 1 Answ. Answer np1
2542 0 Object. Object. n1.
2543 0 Answ. Answer np1
2546 0 Mat. 11. 6. Mathew 11. 6. np1 crd crd
2548 0 Mat. 5. 10. Mathew 5. 10. np1 crd crd
2550 0 Object. Object. n1.
2551 0 Answ. Answer np1
2551 1 Phil. 3 20. Philip 3 20. np1 crd crd
2558 0 The excuses of worldlings. The excuses of worldlings. dt n2 pp-f n2.
2559 0 1 Ti•. 4. 8. 1 Ti•. 4. 8. vvn np1. crd crd
2562 0 Luk. 10. 42. Luk. 10. 42. np1 crd crd
2562 1 Psal. 1. 2. Psalm 1. 2. np1 crd crd
2563 0 Deus. 17. 18, 19. Deus. 17. 18, 19. fw-la. crd crd, crd
2566 0 Hag. 1. •. Hag. 1. •. np1 crd •.
2584 0 Rev. 2. 7. Rev. 2. 7. n1 crd crd
2585 0 Prov. 26. 13. Curae 26. 13. np1 crd crd
2585 1 Prov. 26. 16. Curae 26. 16. np1 crd crd
2963 0 2 Cor. 1. 4. 2 Cor. 1. 4. crd np1 crd crd
2593 0 Causes of our delay•s, in putting of Spirituall duties. Causes of our delay•s, in putting of Spiritual duties. n2 pp-f po12 n2, p-acp vvg pp-f j n2.
2595 0 Our inclination t• earthly things. Our inclination t• earthly things. po12 n1 n1 j n2.
2596 0 Because our depraved wit naturally aboundeth in shifts. Because our depraved wit naturally Aboundeth in shifts. p-acp po12 j-vvn n1 av-j vvz p-acp n2.
2598 0 •ccles. 7. •. 9. •ccles. 7. •. 9. n2. crd •. crd
2602 0 Because of corrupt natures li•enesse to the Divell. Because of corrupt nature's li•enesse to the devil. c-acp a-acp j ng1 n1 p-acp dt n1.
2608 0 Because of our •••ocrisie. Because of our •••ocrisie. c-acp pp-f po12 n1.
2616 0 Because of a false conceit of God and of Christ. Because of a false conceit of God and of christ. p-acp pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1 cc pp-f np1.
2625 0 The scandals we meet withall in the world. The scandals we meet withal in the world. dt n2 pns12 vvb av p-acp dt n1.
2650 0 SER. VIII. SER. VIII. zz. np1.
2654 0 Quest. Quest. n1.
2655 0 Answ. Answer np1
2656 0 Resolve, not to consult with flesh and bloud. Resolve, not to consult with Flesh and blood. vvb, xx pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 cc n1.
2657 0 Iob 2. Job 2. np1 crd
2669 0 1 Cor. 15. 50. 1 Cor. 15. 50. vvn np1 crd crd
2675 0 Rom. 8. Rom. 8. np1 crd
2679 0 To be resolute in spirituall undertakings. To be resolute in spiritual undertakings. pc-acp vbi j p-acp j n2-vvg.
2685 0 A help to Resolution A help to Resolution dt n1 p-acp n1
2685 1 2 Sa•. 23. 16. 2 Sa•. 23. 16. crd np1. crd crd
2691 0 Iosh. 24. 15. Joshua 24. 15. np1 crd crd
2693 0 Neh. 6. 1•. Neh 6. 1•. np1 crd n1.
2697 0 Heb. 12. 2. Hebrew 12. 2. np1 crd crd
2700 0 Heb. 12. 3. Hebrew 12. 3. np1 crd crd
2701 0 To have good grounds and •ound reasons •or all wee doe. To have good grounds and •ound Reasons •or all we do. pc-acp vhi j n2 cc j n2 vvi d pns12 vdb.
2712 0 To helpe on reason, wee must often propound strong Questions to our selves. To help on reason, we must often propound strong Questions to our selves. pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, pns12 vmb av vvi j n2 p-acp po12 n2.
2717 0 Mat. 12. Mathew 12. np1 crd
2721 0 From the dignity of our Profession. From the dignity of our Profession. p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1.
2729 0 Luke 14. Luke 14. zz crd
2746 0 To inure our selves to beare the yoake of Religion ▪ To inure our selves to bear the yoke of Religion ▪ pc-acp vvi po12 n2 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 ▪
2750 0 The danger of ignorant old age. The danger of ignorant old age. dt n1 pp-f j j n1.
2753 0 That the longer we put off Religion, the more will bee our excu•es. That the longer we put off Religion, the more will be our excu•es. cst dt jc pns12 vvi a-acp n1, dt av-dc vmb vbi po12 n2.
2762 0 1 Tim 6. 11. 1 Tim 6. 11. vvd np1 crd crd
2765 0 To inure our selves to difficulty and hardship. To inure our selves to difficulty and hardship. pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp n1 cc n1.
2768 0 〈 … 〉. 〈 … 〉. 〈 … 〉.
2779 0 To remember what we should all be, and what we should all aime at. To Remember what we should all be, and what we should all aim At. pc-acp vvi r-crq pns12 vmd d vbi, cc r-crq pns12 vmd d vvi p-acp.
2789 0 1 Cor. 1• 58. 1 Cor. 1• 58. vvn np1 n1 crd
2821 0 To doe all our works of Religion, and our calling to God ▪ and not to man. To do all our works of Religion, and our calling to God ▪ and not to man. pc-acp vdi d po12 n2 pp-f n1, cc po12 n-vvg p-acp np1 ▪ cc xx p-acp n1.
2831 0 To bee perswaded that sinne is the greatest evill, and grace the greatest good in the world. To be persuaded that sin is the greatest evil, and grace the greatest good in the world. pc-acp vbi vvn cst n1 vbz dt js n-jn, cc vvb dt js j p-acp dt n1.
2838 0 1 Pet. 4. 1. 1 Pet. 4. 1. vvn np1 crd crd
2840 0 2 Tim. 3. 10. 2 Tim. 3. 10. crd np1 crd crd
2841 0 Psal. 119. Psalm 119. np1 crd
2847 0 Mat. 11. 12. Mathew 11. 12. np1 crd crd
2857 0 Heb. 11. 27. Hebrew 11. 27. np1 crd crd
2857 1 Cant. 8. 6. Cant 8. 6. np1 crd crd
2871 0 Phil. 4 13. Philip 4 13. np1 crd crd
2872 0 Math. 15. Math. 15. np1 crd
2876 0 2 Cor. 5. 14. 2 Cor. 5. 14. crd np1 crd crd
2878 0 Cant. 8 Cant 8 np1 crd
2884 0 The shortnesse of injoying these helps. The shortness of enjoying these helps. dt n1 pp-f vvg d n2.
2888 0 By setting the glory to come before us. By setting the glory to come before us. p-acp vvg dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12.
2888 1 Heb. 11. Hebrew 11. np1 crd
2898 0 Psal. 37. Psalm 37. np1 crd
2900 0 1 Cor. 15. 58. 1 Cor. 15. 58. vvn np1 crd crd
2901 0 SERM. IX. SERMON. IX. n1. crd.
2903 0 Gal 6. 7. Gall 6. 7. n1 crd crd
2905 0 1 Cor. 6. 9. 19. 1 Cor. 6. 9. 19. vvn np1 crd crd crd
2908 0 Verse. 4. Verse. 4. n1. crd
2909 0 Verse. 5. Verse. 5. n1. crd
2910 0 Verse. 6. Verse. 6. n1. crd
2916 0 Obser. 1. Observation 1. np1 crd
2917 0 Obser. 2. Observation 2. np1 crd
2920 0 Obser. 3. Observation 3. np1 crd
2929 0 Obser. 1. Observation 1. np1 crd
2941 0 In the whole Body. In the Whole Body. p-acp dt j-jn n1.
2944 0 Iob. 7. 2. Job 7. 2. zz crd crd
2948 0 Ionah. 2. 4, 5. Jonah. 2. 4, 5. np1. crd crd, crd
2950 0 To indeare former slighted presence. To endear former slighted presence. pc-acp vvi j vvn n1.
2953 0 Numb. 11. 5. Numb. 11. 5. j. crd crd
2959 0 To trie the truth of our graces and affections. To try the truth of our graces and affections. pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 cc n2.
2972 0 To correct our securitie. To correct our security. pc-acp vvi po12 n1.
2973 0 To prepare the soule for a neerer communion with him. To prepare the soul for a nearer communion with him. pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt jc n1 p-acp pno31.
2976 0 That wee may know throughly what the bitternesse of sin is. That we may know thoroughly what the bitterness of since is. cst pns12 vmb vvi av-j r-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz.
2985 0 Vse. 1. Use. 1. vvb. crd
2985 1 Not to censure other Christians wanting comfort. Not to censure other Christians wanting Comfort. xx pc-acp vvi j-jn np1 vvg n1.
2988 0 Psal. 44. 9. Psalm 44. 9. np1 crd crd
2996 0 Vse. 2. Use. 2. vvb. crd
2996 1 To prepare and looke for desertion. To prepare and look for desertion. pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp n1.
3006 0 Obser. 2. Observation 2. np1 crd
3006 1 Causes of desertion in our selves. Causes of desertion in our selves. n2 pp-f n1 p-acp po12 n2.
3013 0 Vse. 1. Use. 1. vvb. crd
3022 0 Acts. 9. 39. Acts. 9. 39. n2 crd crd
3023 0 The best way to recover spirituall 〈 ◊ 〉. The best Way to recover spiritual 〈 ◊ 〉. dt js n1 pc-acp vvi j 〈 sy 〉.
3026 0 Obser. 3. Observation 3. np1 crd
3040 0 Obser. Observation np1
3046 0 Vse. Use. vvb.
3050 0 Observ. Observation np1
3050 1 1. Cron. 28. 20. 1. Cron. 28. 20. crd np1 crd crd
3054 0 Mat. 25. 29. Mathew 25. 29. np1 crd crd
3063 0 Obser. 3. Observation 3. np1 crd
3073 0 Vse. Use. vvb.
3081 0 Exod. •. 19. Exod •. 19. np1 •. crd
3081 1 1. Cor. 3. 7. 1. Cor. 3. 7. crd np1 crd crd
3086 0 Obser. Observation np1
3089 0 Vse. 1. Use. 1. vvb. crd
3112 0 Object. Object. n1.
3114 0 Answ. Answer np1
3125 0 Vse. 2. Use. 2. vvb. crd
3140 0 Observ. Observation np1
3147 0 Observ. Observation np1
3154 0 Vse. Use. vvb.
3169 0 Obser. Observation np1
3177 0 2 Sam ▪ 17. 23. 2 Sam ▪ 17. 23. crd np1 ▪ crd crd
3178 0 Gen. 4. Gen. 4. np1 crd
3178 1 Mat ▪ 27. •, 4. Mathew ▪ 27. •, 4. n1 ▪ crd •, crd
3182 0 Vse. Use. vvb.
3189 0 Obser. Observation np1
3190 0 1 Thes 3. 1 These 3. vvd d crd
3194 0 Rom. 8. 28. Rom. 8. 28. np1 crd crd
3200 0 Psal. 35. 19. Psalm 35. 19. np1 crd crd
3208 0 SERM. X. SERMON. X. n1. fw-la
3237 0 Obser. Observation np1
3239 0 Io•, 14. 26. Io•, 14. 26. np1, crd crd
3249 0 Luk. 16. 25. Luk. 16. 25. np1 crd crd
3252 0 Vse. Use. vvb.
3252 1 To attend diligently upon the ordinances of God To attend diligently upon the ordinances of God pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1
3253 0 1 Cor. 15. 28. 1 Cor. 15. 28. vvn np1 crd crd
3257 0 observ. observe. vvb.
3258 0 Psal. 38. 2, 3. Psalm 38. 2, 3. np1 crd crd, crd
3258 1 Ionah. 2. 2. Jonah. 2. 2. np1. crd crd
3259 0 Reason. Reason. n1.
3264 0 The heart sinks The heart sinks dt n1 vvz
3264 1 When God appeares an enemy. When God appears an enemy. c-crq np1 vvz dt n1.
3266 0 Iob. 7. 20. Job 7. 20. zz crd crd
3266 1 When Christs love is absent and not selt. When Christ love is absent and not selt. c-crq npg1 n1 vbz j cc xx n1.
3268 0 Simile Simile n1
3272 0 When they misse of forme• a•sistance in holy dut•es. When they miss of forme• a•sistance in holy dut•es. c-crq pns32 vvb pp-f n1 n1 p-acp j n2.
3279 0 Mal. 4. 2. Malachi 4. 2. np1 crd crd
3286 0 Obser. Observation np1
3289 0 Obser. Observation np1
3296 0 1 King. 17. 18. 1 King. 17. 18. crd n1. crd crd
3301 0 Acts. 24. 25. Acts. 24. 25. n2 crd crd
3303 0 Mark. 5 7. Mark. 5 7. vvb. crd crd
3309 0 Col. 3. 4. Col. 3. 4. np1 crd crd
3310 0 Col. 3. 4. Col. 3. 4. np1 crd crd
3317 0 Ioh. 6. 68. John 6. 68. np1 crd crd
3325 0 Observ. Observation np1
3326 0 That there is a double presence of Christ •elt and not •elt. That there is a double presence of christ •elt and not •elt. d a-acp vbz dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1 vvd cc xx vvn.
3327 0 His presence •elt. His presence •elt. po31 n1 vvd.
3331 0 Christ unfelt secret presence. christ unfelt secret presence. np1 j j-jn n1.
3334 0 Mat. 15. Mathew 15. np1 crd
3337 0 Gen. 32. Gen. 32. np1 crd
3346 0 Vse. Use. vvb.
3346 1 How to judge of our selves in a dead livelesse estate both in regard o• comfort and holy performances. How to judge of our selves in a dead Lifeless estate both in regard o• Comfort and holy performances. c-crq pc-acp vvi pp-f po12 n2 p-acp dt j j n1 av-d p-acp n1 n1 n1 cc j n2.
3351 0 Vse. 2. Use. 2. vvb. crd
3351 1 We should depend upon Christ in a seeming absence. We should depend upon christ in a seeming absence. pns12 vmd vvi p-acp np1 p-acp dt j-vvg n1.
3357 0 SERM. XI. SERMON. XI. n1. crd.
3366 0 Isa. 13. Isaiah 13. np1 crd
3370 0 Mat. 15. Mathew 15. np1 crd
3377 0 How to know that God heares our Prayers. How to know that God hears our Prayers. c-crq pc-acp vvi cst np1 vvz po12 n2.
3378 0 If he therewith gives 〈 … 〉 peace. If he therewith gives 〈 … 〉 peace. cs pns31 av vvz 〈 … 〉 uh-n.
3378 1 Phil. 4. Philip 4. np1 crd
3379 0 A spirit to hold out in prayer though without peace. A Spirit to hold out in prayer though without peace. dt n1 pc-acp vvi av p-acp n1 cs p-acp n1.
3385 0 Rom. 4. Rom. 4. np1 crd
3386 0 2. Cor. 6. 2. Cor. 6. crd np1 crd
3400 0 Hose. 2 ▪ 7 Hose. 2 ▪ 7 n1. crd ▪ crd
3405 0 Psal. 112. 4. Psalm 112. 4. np1 crd crd
3410 0 Object. Object. n1.
3411 0 Matt. 7. 7. Matt. 7. 7. np1 crd crd
3411 1 Answ. Answer np1
3417 0 Isa •3. 34. Isaiah •3. 34. np1 n1. crd
3419 0 Iudging of grace by the quanti•y and not by the value Judging of grace by the quanti•y and not by the valve vvg pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 cc xx p-acp dt n1
3419 1 1. Pet. 1. 1. Pet. 1. crd np1 crd
3421 0 judging of ourselves by sense and •eeling. judging of ourselves by sense and •eeling. vvg pp-f px12 p-acp n1 cc n1.
3429 0 Observ. Observation np1
3435 0 Object. Object. n1.
3436 0 Answ. Answer np1
3441 0 Phil. 3. 11. Philip 3. 11. np1 crd crd
3445 0 Heb. 13. •7. Hebrew 13. •7. np1 crd n1.
3446 0 Quest. Quest. n1.
3446 1 Answ. 1. Answer 1. np1 crd
3446 2 Psal. 124. 4. Psalm 124. 4. np1 crd crd
3454 0 Arguments shewing the pretiousnesse of the soule. Arguments showing the Preciousness of the soul. n2 vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n1.
3461 0 How the Church was wounded by the Watchmen. How the Church was wounded by the Watchmen. c-crq dt n1 vbds vvn p-acp dt n2.
3463 0 3 Ioh. 9. 3 John 9. crd np1 crd
3464 0 3 Ioh. I0. 3 John I0. crd np1 j.
3469 0 They tooke away the vail• of 〈 ◊ 〉 subjection. They took away the vail• of 〈 ◊ 〉 subjection. pns32 vvd av dt n1 pp-f 〈 sy 〉 n1.
3473 0 The vail• of her honour and comelinesse. The vail• of her honour and comeliness. dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1.
3477 0 Quest. Quest. n1.
3478 0 Answ. Why the watchmen are the wonders of the Church Answer Why the watchmen Are the wonders of the Church np1 q-crq dt n2 vbr dt n2 pp-f dt n1
3483 0 Vse. I. Use. I. vvb. np1
3490 0 2. Cor. 5. 20. 2. Cor. 5. 20. crd np1 crd crd
3490 1 E••k. I3. I8 E••k. I3. I8 vvb. np1. np1
3492 0 Vse 2. Use 2. vvb crd
3515 0 The perse•uted side is not allwayes the best. The perse•uted side is not always the best. dt j-vvn n1 vbz xx av dt js.
3519 0 Quest. Quest. n1.
3521 0 Answ. Answer np1
3524 0 object. Object. n1.
3524 1 Answ. Answer np1
3530 0 Observ. Observation np1
3531 0 Can. 8. 7. Can. 8. 7. vmb. crd crd
3532 0 How sarre wee may bee sensible of injuries. How sarre we may be sensible of injuries. q-crq av-j pns12 vmb vbi j pp-f n2.
3533 0 Isa. 3 8. Isaiah 3 8. np1 crd crd
3538 0 The Nature of true Grace. The Nature of true Grace. dt n1 pp-f j n1.
3542 0 A signe of coldnesse in Religion. A Signen of coldness in Religion. dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1.
3546 0 2. Cor. 5. 2•. 2. Cor. 5. 2•. crd np1 crd n1.
3547 0 Vse of incouragement and tryall. Use of encouragement and trial. vvb pp-f n1 cc n1.
3551 0 Obser. Observation np1
3556 0 The prop•rtion betweene Hierusalem and the Church. The prop•rtion between Jerusalem and the Church. dt n1 p-acp np1 cc dt n1.
3558 0 Psal. 1 22. 3. Psalm 1 22. 3. np1 crd crd crd
3562 0 Gal. 4 26. Gal. 4 26. np1 crd crd
3563 0 Pro. 1. 5. 24. Pro 1. 5. 24. np1 crd crd crd
3566 0 Psal. 48. 3. Psalm 48. 3. np1 crd crd
3567 0 Heb. 12. 23. Hebrew 12. 23. np1 crd crd
3568 0 1 Pet. 1. 20. 1 Pet. 1. 20. crd np1 crd crd
3569 0 1 Pet. 2, 2. 1 Pet. 2, 2. vvn np1 crd, crd
3570 0 Observ. Observation np1
3570 1 How to know that wee are Daughters of Hierusalem. Gal. 4 26. How to know that we Are Daughters of Jerusalem. Gal. 4 26. c-crq pc-acp vvi cst pns12 vbr n2 pp-f np1. np1 crd crd
3571 0 Psal. 137. 5. 6. Psalm 137. 5. 6. np1 crd crd crd
3583 0 Observ Observe vvb
3584 0 A signe of unbeliefe and coldnesse. A Signen of unbelief and coldness. dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1.
3590 0 Quest. Quest. n1.
3590 1 Answ. Answer np1
3595 0 Iam. 5. 14. Iam. 5. 14. np1 crd crd
3598 0 Mar. 2. 2, 3. Mar. 2. 2, 3. np1 crd crd, crd
3604 0 Observ. Observation np1
3608 0 Rom. 15. 20. Rom. 15. 20. np1 crd crd
3608 1 2. Thes. 3, 2. 2. Thebes 3, 2. crd np1 crd, crd
3611 0 Mat. 26. Mathew 26. np1 crd
3616 0 Love sicke what. Love sick what. vvb j r-crq.
3625 0 Vse. Use. vvb.
3626 0 2. Sam 13. 2. 2. Sam 13. 2. crd np1 crd crd
3627 0 1. King. 12. 4. 1. King. 12. 4. crd n1. crd crd
3642 0 Act. 5. 41. Act. 5. 41. n1 crd crd
3658 0 Ser. XIII. Ser. XIII. np1 np1.
3663 0 Simile. Simile. n1.
3666 0 John. 4. John. 4. np1 crd
3674 0 2 Cor. 4. 17. 2 Cor. 4. 17. crd np1 crd crd
3674 1 2 Cor. 12. 9. 2 Cor. 12. 9. crd np1 crd crd
3676 0 Rom. 8. 28. Rom. 8. 28. np1 crd crd
3688 0 1 Sam. 1. 1 Sam. 1. vvd np1 crd
3689 0 Amos 3. 2. Amos 3. 2. np1 crd crd
3691 0 Levit. 10 3. Levit. 10 3. np1 crd crd
3691 1 1 Cor. 11. 1 Cor. 11. vvn np1 crd
3694 0 Amos. 3. 2. Amos. 3. 2. np1 crd crd
3703 0 Psal. 119. Psalm 119. np1 crd
3704 0 A love sicke soule stands not upon tearmes. A love sick soul Stands not upon terms. dt n1 j n1 vvz xx p-acp n2.
3706 0 1 Thes. 2. 3. 1 Cor. 13. 1 Thebes 2. 3. 1 Cor. 13. vvd np1 crd crd crd np1 crd
3706 1 Gen 34. 24. Gen 34. 24. np1 crd crd
3706 2 Act. 6. Act. 6. n1 crd
3708 0 That this sicknesse of divine love works also upon the body Psal. 3•3. That this sickness of divine love works also upon the body Psalm 3•3. cst d n1 pp-f j-jn n1 vvz av p-acp dt n1 np1 n1.
3710 0 Math 5. 6. Math 5. 6. np1 crd crd
3712 0 It is not our knowledge that makes • good or evill, but goodness•• love • and cleaved to ••akes us to be so. It is not our knowledge that makes • good or evil, but goodness•• love • and cleaved to ••akes us to be so. pn31 vbz xx po12 n1 cst vvz • j cc j-jn, cc-acp n1 vvb • cc j p-acp vvz pno12 pc-acp vbi av.
3724 0 Quest. Quest. n1.
3724 1 Answ. Answer np1
3725 0 The Church is faire in regard she is clothe• with C•rist. The Church is fair in regard she is clothe• with C•rist. dt n1 vbz j p-acp n1 pns31 vbz n1 p-acp np1.
3729 0 2. In regard of the graces she •at• from C•rist she shines. 2. In regard of the graces she •at• from C•rist she shines. crd p-acp n1 pp-f dt n2 pns31 n1 p-acp n1 pns31 vvz.
3736 0 1 Pet. 1. 24. 1 Pet. 1. 24. vvd np1 crd crd
3738 0 Vse. Use. vvb.
3740 0 That C•rist is the most excellent husband. That C•rist is the most excellent husband. cst n1 vbz dt av-ds j n1.
3742 0 Object. Object. n1.
3742 1 Answ. Answer np1
3743 0 In what regard the Church calls her selfe blacke. In what regard the Church calls her self black. p-acp r-crq n1 dt n1 vvz po31 n1 j-jn.
3746 0 1 Cor. •. 1 Cor. •. vvn np1 •.
3747 0 How the Churches state in this life comes to be s• full of scanda••s. How the Churches state in this life comes to be s• full of scanda••s. c-crq dt ng1 n1 p-acp d n1 vvz pc-acp vbi n1 j pp-f n2.
3748 0 Eccles. 9. 2. Eccles. 9. 2. np1 crd crd
3752 0 John. 1. 1. 1. John. 1. 1. 1. np1 crd crd crd
3754 0 Vse. 1. Use. 1. vvb. crd
3754 1 Oppose Iudgement to Iudgement. Oppose Judgement to Judgement. vvb n1 p-acp n1.
3758 0 Isa. 53. Isaiah 53. np1 crd
3761 0 Vse. 3. Use. 3. vvb. crd
3761 1 To remember Christs judgement of the Church when we are under temptation. To Remember Christ judgement of the Church when we Are under temptation. pc-acp vvi npg1 n1 pp-f dt n1 c-crq pns12 vbr p-acp n1.
3766 0 Exod. 14. 20. Exod 14. 20. np1 crd crd
3767 0 Simile. Simile. n1.
3769 0 Vse. 3. Use. 3. vvb. crd
3771 0 Simile. Simile. n1.
3774 0 That all other excellencies save grace are but painted exc•llencies. That all other excellencies save grace Are but painted exc•llencies. cst d j-jn n2 p-acp n1 vbr p-acp j-vvn n2.
3781 0 Observ. Observation np1
3782 0 That this strife for eminency in Grace is sutable to a Christians calling. That this strife for eminency in Grace is suitable to a Christians calling. cst d n1 p-acp n1 p-acp n1 vbz j p-acp dt njpg2 n1.
3785 0 That it is a •inf•ll ••uggish feare to •eare t• be religious. That it is a •inf•ll ••uggish Fear to •eare t• be religious. cst pn31 vbz dt av j n1 pc-acp vvi n1 vbi j.
3787 0 1 Cor. 12. 31. 1 Cor. 12. 31. vvn np1 crd crd
3787 1 •. Pet. 1. 8. •. Pet. 1. 8. •. np1 crd crd
3790 0 Quest. Quest. n1.
3797 0 Observ. Observation np1
3803 0 A reasoning up•on others earnestnesse. A reasoning up•on Others earnestness. dt n-vvg j n2-jn n1.
3807 0 Vse. Use. vvb.
3808 0 To be exemplary for good to others. To be exemplary for good to Others. pc-acp vbi j p-acp j p-acp n2-jn.
3810 0 A deb• to 〈 ◊ 〉 that are without. A deb• to 〈 ◊ 〉 that Are without. dt n1 pc-acp 〈 sy 〉 cst vbr p-acp.
3812 0 That answerable to the good we shall doe to others, shall b• our com•ort i• life and death. That answerable to the good we shall do to Others, shall b• our com•ort i• life and death. cst j p-acp dt j pns12 vmb vdi p-acp n2-jn, vmb n1 po12 j n1 n1 cc n1.
3816 0 That wee shal• not only answe• for our knowledge, but also for all the good examples and helps we have bad and neglected. That we shal• not only answe• for our knowledge, but also for all the good Examples and helps we have bad and neglected. cst pns12 n1 xx av-j n1 p-acp po12 n1, cc-acp av c-acp d dt j n2 cc n2 pns12 vhb j cc vvn.
3823 0 Simile. Simile. n1.
3827 0 That in de•ling and speaking of Heavenly things, a little thing is the beginning of great matters. That in de•ling and speaking of Heavenly things, a little thing is the beginning of great matters. cst p-acp vvg cc vvg pp-f j n2, dt j n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f j n2.
3831 0 That holy conference is good for others and our selves. That holy conference is good for Others and our selves. cst j n1 vbz j p-acp n2-jn cc po12 n2.
3836 0 2 King 5. 2 King 5. crd n1 crd
3838 0 Philip. 1. Philip. 1. np1. crd
3840 0 Exhortation to fruitfull conference. Exhortation to fruitful conference. n1 p-acp j n1.
3842 0 Math. 23. Math. 23. np1 crd
3844 0 Luk. 24. 32. Luk. 24. 32. np1 crd crd
3847 0 That graces suiting the communion of Saintes is a great helpe to conference. That graces suiting the communion of Saints is a great help to conference. d n2 vvg dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz dt j n1 p-acp n1.
3858 0 That Christians should be inquisitive. That Christians should be inquisitive. cst np1 vmd vbi j.
3870 0 SER. XIV. SER. XIV. zz. np1.
3886 0 Quest. Quest. n1.
3886 1 Answ. Answer np1
3888 0 That Grace only makes us lovely to Christ. Psal. 45. That Grace only makes us lovely to christ. Psalm 45. cst n1 av-j vvz pno12 j p-acp np1. np1 crd
3889 0 Collos. 3. Colossians 3. np1 crd
3894 0 That the sense of 〈 ◊ 〉 contrary forceth another. 2 Cor. 12. 10. That the sense of 〈 ◊ 〉 contrary forceth Another. 2 Cor. 12. 10. cst dt n1 pp-f 〈 sy 〉 n-jn vvz n-jn. crd np1 crd crd
3896 0 Vse. Use. vvb.
3896 1 What to judge of the Church and Gods people under seeming disgraces. What to judge of the Church and God's people under seeming disgraces. q-crq pc-acp vvi pp-f dt n1 cc npg1 n1 p-acp j-vvg n2.
3899 0 Heb. 12. 22. Hebrew 12. 22. np1 crd crd
3901 0 Simile. Simile. n1.
3903 0 That the cause why wicked men see not this beauty is because they looke on Gods t•rough the spectacles of malice. That the cause why wicked men see not this beauty is Because they look on God's t•rough the spectacles of malice. cst dt n1 c-crq j n2 vvb xx d n1 vbz c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp ng1 n1 dt n2 pp-f n1.
3904 0 Iob. 1. Job 1. zz crd
3907 0 Vse. Use. vvb.
3908 0 That Christians in the upbraidings of conscience should looke upon the good as on the ill in them. That Christians in the upbraidings of conscience should look upon the good as on the ill in them. cst np1 p-acp dt n2-vvg pp-f n1 vmd vvi p-acp dt j c-acp p-acp dt n-jn p-acp pno32.
3913 0 That we should looke upon our selves as Christ looks upon us. That we should look upon our selves as christ looks upon us. cst pns12 vmd vvi p-acp po12 n2 p-acp np1 vvz p-acp pno12.
3919 0 Ier. 50. Jeremiah 50. np1 crd
3920 0 That is a speciall point of wisdome to improue the gifts of other by questions. That is a special point of Wisdom to improve the Gifts of other by questions. cst vbz dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp vvb dt n2 pp-f j-jn p-acp n2.
3926 0 Observ. Observation np1
3931 0 That our indeavours must bee to make Religion lovely. That our endeavours must be to make Religion lovely. cst po12 n2 vmb vbi pc-acp vvi n1 j.
3934 0 Rom. 11. 11. Rom. 11. 11. np1 crd crd
3936 0 1 Sam. 2. 17. 1 Sam. 2. 17. vvn np1 crd crd
3938 0 That there is no rivalty in Spirituall things where is abu•dance for all of love. That there is no rivality in Spiritual things where is abu•dance for all of love. d a-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp j n2 c-crq vbz n1 p-acp d pp-f n1.
3947 0 Quest. Quest. n1.
3948 0 Answ. Answer np1
3950 0 What beauty is and wherein it con•isteth. What beauty is and wherein it con•isteth. q-crq n1 vbz cc c-crq pn31 vvz.
3951 0 Proportion and •eature. Proportion and •eature. n1 cc n1.
3955 0 In the grace of colour. In the grace of colour. p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1.
3957 0 The strange and admirable mixture in Christ. The strange and admirable mixture in christ. dt j cc j n1 p-acp np1.
3960 0 Observ. Observation np1
3960 1 In what regard Christ was most beautifull. In what regard christ was most beautiful. p-acp r-crq n1 np1 vbds av-ds j.
3962 0 That the lovelines and beauty of Christ must be spiritually considered. That the loveliness and beauty of christ must be spiritually considered. cst dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 vmb vbi av-j vvn.
3965 0 Mat. 1•. 22. Mathew 1•. 22. np1 n1. crd
3977 0 Mat, •1. Mathew, •1. n1, n1.
3977 1 Mat. 11. 2•. Mathew 11. 2•. np1 crd n1.
3977 2 Luk. 16. 10. Luk. 16. 10. np1 crd crd
3980 0 Heb. 12. Hebrew 12. np1 crd
3984 0 Simile. Simile. n1.
3986 0 Observ. Observation np1
3986 1 Psal 45. 7. Psalm 45. 7. np1 crd crd
3986 2 In regard of the personall union with the God head in our nature Christ is the cheefe of all. In regard all our •ulnes comes from Christ he is the chie•e of all In regard of the personal Union with the God head in our nature christ is the chief of all. In regard all our •ulnes comes from christ he is the chie•e of all p-acp n1 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp dt np1 n1 p-acp po12 n1 np1 vbz dt n-jn pp-f d. p-acp n1 d po12 n1 vvz p-acp np1 pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f d
3988 0 Simile. Simile. n1.
3991 0 Col. 1. 18. Col. 1. 18. np1 crd crd
3994 0 That Christ is s•t •orth by all earthly excellencies. That christ is s•t •orth by all earthly excellencies. cst np1 vbz vvn av p-acp d j n2.
3998 0 Jo• 6. Jo• 6. np1 crd
3998 1 Ioh. 4. John 4. np1 crd
4001 0 Simile. Simile. n1.
4002 0 That Christ only was King, Priest & Prophet. That christ only was King, Priest & Prophet. cst np1 av-j vbds n1, n1 cc n1.
4006 0 A King. A King. dt n1.
4014 0 A Priest. A Priest. dt n1.
4018 0 A Prophet. A Prophet. dt n1.
4019 0 Luk. 24. Luk. 24. np1 crd
4020 0 Pro. 1. Pro 1. np1 crd
4022 0 Vse. Use. vvb.
4027 0 Happines what. Happiness what. n1 q-crq.
4030 0 SER. XV. SER. XV. zz. crd.
4040 0 Ioh. 5. John 5. np1 crd
4042 0 Luk. 7. 44. Luk. 7. 44. np1 crd crd
4042 1 That Christ takes part with the a•flicted side. That christ Takes part with the a•flicted side. cst np1 vvz n1 p-acp dt j-vvn n1.
4054 0 1 Pet 3. 19. 1 Pet 3. 19. crd n1 crd crd
4056 0 Phil. 3. 8. Philip 3. 8. np1 crd crd
4059 0 Quest. Quest. n1.
4059 1 Answ. Answer np1
4059 2 That peculiaritie of interest 〈 ◊ 〉 with the excellencie of Christ is that which so 〈 ◊ 〉 the Church. That peculiarity of Interest 〈 ◊ 〉 with the excellency of christ is that which so 〈 ◊ 〉 the Church. cst n1 pp-f n1 〈 sy 〉 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz d r-crq av 〈 sy 〉 dt n1.
4067 0 Vse. 1. Use. 1. vvb. crd
4068 0 That supereminent excellencies in Christ ought to draw those to him who are not yet drawne to him. That supereminent excellencies in christ ought to draw those to him who Are not yet drawn to him. cst j n2 p-acp np1 vmd p-acp vvi d p-acp pno31 r-crq vbr xx av vvn p-acp pno31.
4236 0 Because Christ hath not one but many excellencies in him. Because christ hath not one but many excellencies in him. p-acp np1 vhz xx crd p-acp d n2 p-acp pno31.
4070 0 That with a sight of Christs excellencie, wee must see our owne debt, beggery and misery to draw us unto Christ. That with a sighed of Christ excellency, we must see our own debt, beggary and misery to draw us unto christ. cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, pns12 vmb vvi po12 d n1, n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp np1.
4074 0 1 Cor. 3. 2•. 1 Cor. 3. 2•. vvn np1 crd n1.
4075 0 Answ. Answer np1
4076 0 That seeing the en• of our misery is to woe us to come unto Christ, wee should not be d•scouraged to come unto him. That seeing the en• of our misery is to woe us to come unto christ, we should not be d•scouraged to come unto him. cst vvg dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 vbz p-acp n1 pno12 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, pns12 vmd xx vbi vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31.
4079 0 Rom. 3. 20. Rom. 3. 20. np1 crd crd
4080 0 Luk. 19. 20. Luk. 19. 20. np1 crd crd
4082 0 For those in the state of grace to see what an excellent person they have entertained. For those in the state of grace to see what an excellent person they have entertained. p-acp d p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi r-crq dt j n1 pns32 vhb vvn.
4084 0 Cant ▪ 1. Cant ▪ 1. n1 ▪ crd
4085 0 Luk 10. 41. Luk 10. 41. np1 crd crd
4090 0 Vse. 3. Use. 3. vvb. crd
4090 1 The desperate miserable choice of most men. The desperate miserable choice of most men. dt j j n1 pp-f ds n2.
4091 0 Simile. Simile. n1.
4092 0 Psal. 81. Psalm 81. np1 crd
4104 0 That the greatest losse of all is Christ discovered in his excellencie. That the greatest loss of all is christ discovered in his excellency. cst dt js n1 pp-f d vbz np1 vvn p-acp po31 n1.
4106 0 Gal. 3. Gal. 3. np1 crd
4108 0 To take heed how we •eare. To take heed how we •eare. pc-acp vvi n1 c-crq pns12 vvb.
4120 0 Mat. 3. 17. Mathew 3. 17. np1 crd crd
4121 0 Heb. 2. Hebrew 2. np1 crd
4126 0 Psal. 2. Psalm 2. np1 crd
4127 0 What it is to kisse the Sunne. What it is to kiss the Sun. r-crq pn31 vbz pc-acp vvi dt n1.
4133 0 Vse. 2. Use. 2. vvb. crd
4133 1 For those who are in Christ to make him the rule of our choice in other things. In friendship. For those who Are in christ to make him the Rule of our choice in other things. In friendship. p-acp d r-crq vbr p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi pno31 dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp j-jn n2. p-acp n1.
4136 0 In Marriage. In Marriage. p-acp n1.
4137 0 In all things whatsoever love all with reference to Christ. In all things whatsoever love all with Referente to christ. p-acp d n2 r-crq vvb d p-acp n1 p-acp np1.
4139 0 1 Cor. 7. 39. 1 Cor. 7. 39. vvd np1 crd crd
4140 0 Vse. 3. Use. 3. vvb. crd
4140 1 For direction. For direction. p-acp n1.
4144 0 Answ. 1. Answer 1. np1 crd
4144 1 By a deepe consideration of our necessity with out him. By a deep consideration of our necessity with out him. p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp av pno31.
4145 0 That exa•ting Christ high in the heart is a strong prefervative against sinne. That exa•ting christ high in the heart is a strong prefervative against sin. cst vvg np1 j p-acp dt n1 vbz dt j n1 p-acp n1.
4155 0 We must labour to weane our hearts from other things. We must labour to wean our hearts from other things. pns12 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp j-jn n2.
4158 0 Tim. 3. 15. Tim. 3. 15. np1 crd crd
4159 0 The danger of delaying to seek Christ late in our old age. The danger of delaying to seek christ late in our old age. dt n1 pp-f vvg pc-acp vvi np1 av-j p-acp po12 j n1.
4166 0 Rom. 5. Rom. 5. np1 crd
4167 0 Luk 7. Luk 7. np1 crd
4169 0 Two attendants of the true Church. Two attendants of the true Church. crd n2 pp-f dt j n1.
4170 0 Why sin is so •l•ghted in Popery. Why since is so •l•ghted in Popery. q-crq n1 vbz av vvn p-acp n1.
4176 0 Why the Passeover was eaten with sowre herbes. Why the Passover was eaten with sour herbs. c-crq dt np1 vbds vvn p-acp j n2.
4182 0 That it is our great ••lly to murmure at the crosse which recovers our spirituall taste and r•llish. That it is our great ••lly to murmur At the cross which recovers our spiritual taste and r•llish. cst pn31 vbz po12 j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 r-crq vvz po12 j n1 cc vvi.
4189 0 Want makes us value things the more. Want makes us valve things the more. n1 vvz pno12 vvi n2 dt av-dc.
4194 0 To esteeme Christ highly using our infirmities to this •nd looking upon them. Isa. 64. 6. To esteem christ highly using our infirmities to this •nd looking upon them. Isaiah 64. 6. pc-acp vvi np1 av-j vvg po12 n2 p-acp d n1 vvg p-acp pno32. np1 crd crd
4202 0 SER. XVI. SER. XVI. np1. np1.
4205 0 Object. Object. n1.
4205 1 How one mans satisfaction shall satisfie for the sin• of all. How one men satisfaction shall satisfy for the sin• of all. c-crq pi vvz n1 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f d.
4205 2 Answ. Answer np1
4210 0 Love is ever industious to set out the praises of the beloved. Love is ever industious to Set out the praises of the Beloved. n1 vbz av j pc-acp vvi av dt n2 pp-f dt j-vvn.
4213 0 The divers relations God takes upon him shewes the beames of his excellency in the creatures. The diverse relations God Takes upon him shows the beams of his excellency in the creatures. dt j n2 np1 vvz p-acp pno31 vvz dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt n2.
4220 0 That nothing can dishearten the Church from commending Christ. That nothing can dishearten the Church from commending christ. cst pix vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp vvg np1.
4224 0 Her inward desertions discourage her not. Her inward desertions discourage her not. po31 j n2 vvi pno31 xx.
4229 0 Reason of the first loves •agernesse. Reason of the First loves •agernesse. n1 pp-f dt ord vvz n1.
4231 0 Hos. •. Hos. •. np1 •.
4234 0 Why the Church is so exact in particularising her Beloved. Why the Church is so exact in particularising her beloved. q-crq dt n1 vbz av j p-acp vvg po31 j-vvn.
4235 0 Because a large heart hath unsatisfied affections. Because a large heart hath unsatisfied affections. p-acp dt j n1 vhz j-vvn n2.
5121 0 Micah 7. 8. micah 7. 8. np1 crd crd
4238 0 Beauty whering it consists. Beauty whering it consists. n1 vvg pn31 vvz.
4241 0 Ioh. 1. John 1. np1 crd
4243 0 Because she had seriously and exact•y studied Christ to purpose. Because she had seriously and exact•y studied christ to purpose. c-acp pns31 vhd av-j cc av-j vvn np1 p-acp n1.
4251 0 That al humane eloquence comes short of the excellencies of Christ. That all humane eloquence comes short of the excellencies of christ. cst d j n1 vvz j pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1.
4260 0 That the soule hath peculiar sights of its owne. That the soul hath peculiar sights of its own. cst dt n1 vhz j n2 pp-f po31 d.
4264 0 Sights of •aith which the soule frames of Christ. Sights of •aith which the soul frames of christ. n2 pp-f n1 r-crq dt n1 vvz pp-f np1.
4264 1 Iohn 8. John 8. np1 crd
4270 0 1 Cor. 3. •2, 23. 1 Cor. 3. •2, 23. vvn np1 crd n1, crd
4272 0 That a head of gold sets •orth Christs government. That a head of gold sets •orth Christ government. cst dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz av npg1 n1.
4272 1 Simile. Simile. n1.
4275 0 Acts. 17. Acts. 17. n2 crd
4275 1 Quest. Quest. n1.
4276 0 Why Christ is set out by an head of gold. Why christ is Set out by an head of gold. c-crq np1 vbz vvn av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1.
4276 1 Answ. Answer np1
4281 0 Vse. 1. Use. 1. vvb. crd
4281 1 That there is no golden head o• the Church but Christ. That there is no golden head o• the Church but christ. d a-acp vbz dx j n1 n1 dt n1 p-acp np1.
4284 0 We must be sutable to Christ our head. We must be suitable to christ our head. pns12 vmb vbi j p-acp np1 po12 n1.
4288 0 Simile. Simile. n1.
4295 0 To know that all our excellencies come from a golden head. Rev. 4. 10. To know that all our excellencies come from a golden head. Rev. 4. 10. pc-acp vvi cst d po12 n2 vvb p-acp dt j n1. n1 crd crd
4303 0 Psal. 19. 10 ▪ Psalm 19. 10 ▪ np1 crd crd ▪
4304 0 Rev. 21. 21. Rev. 21. 21. n1 crd crd
4305 0 Rev ▪ 21 ▪ Rev ▪ 21 ▪ np1 ▪ crd ▪
4311 0 Quest. Quest. n1.
4312 0 Answ. Answer np1
4322 0 Vse. 1. Use. 1. vvb. crd
4322 1 All comfort to the Church. Ioh 22. All Comfort to the Church. John 22. d n1 p-acp dt n1. np1 crd
4323 0 Vse. 2. Use. 2. vvb. crd
4323 1 It is both comfort and terror. It is both Comfort and terror. pn31 vbz d n1 cc n1.
4330 0 Vse. 3. Use. 3. vvb. crd
4330 1 Instruction to us all. Instruction to us all. n1 p-acp pno12 d.
4340 0 Object. Object. n1.
4342 0 Answ. Answer np1
4350 0 That all Christs ordinances are sweet and lovely, and whatsoever proceed ▪ from them. That all Christ ordinances Are sweet and lovely, and whatsoever proceed ▪ from them. cst d npg1 n2 vbr j cc j, cc r-crq vvi ▪ p-acp pno32.
4351 0 Simile. Simile. n1.
4363 0 SER. XVIII SER. XVIII zz. np1
4370 0 Luk. 4. 20. Luk. 4. 20. np1 crd crd
4374 0 Mat. 12. 34, 35. Mathew 12. 34, 35. np1 crd crd, crd
4377 0 1 King. 21. 1 King. 21. crd n1. crd
4377 1 Mark. 6. 16. Mark. 6. 16. n1. crd crd
4377 2 Acts. 2. 22. Acts. 2. 22. n2 crd crd
4385 0 That all Christs actions whatsoever are precious. That all Christ actions whatsoever Are precious. cst d npg1 n2 r-crq vbr j.
4386 0 Heb. 1. Hebrew 1. np1 crd
4386 1 Joh 5. 22. John 5. 22. np1 crd crd
4392 0 All christs wayes are constant &c firme. All Christ's ways Are constant etc. firm. d n2 n2 vbr j av j.
4392 1 Heb. 13. 8. Hebrew 13. 8. np1 crd crd
4402 0 In what regard Christians are like unto Cedars. In what regard Christians Are like unto Cedars. p-acp r-crq n1 np1 vbr av-j p-acp n2.
4405 0 How wicked men are said also to be Cedars. How wicked men Are said also to be Cedars. c-crq j n2 vbr vvn av pc-acp vbi n2.
4405 1 Psal 37. Psalm 37. np1 crd
4407 0 That the words of C•rist wher•by •e manifests fatherly affection to us is of all things most sweet. That the words of C•rist wher•by •e manifests fatherly affection to us is of all things most sweet. cst dt n2 pp-f n1 av av-j vvz j n1 p-acp pno12 vbz pp-f d n2 av-ds j.
4422 0 Quest. Quest. n1.
4422 1 When the word of God is precious to us as gold When the word of God is precious to us as gold c-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz j p-acp pno12 p-acp n1
4423 0 Answ. Answer np1
4426 0 That our state in grace to the word may bee discerned by our relish to the word. That our state in grace to the word may be discerned by our relish to the word. cst po12 n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp po12 n1 p-acp dt n1.
4428 0 Ron•. 2•. 8. Ron•. 2•. 8. np1. n1. crd
4431 0 Mat. 28. Mathew 28. np1 crd
4431 1 Luk. 11. 13. Luk. 11. 13. np1 crd crd
4432 0 1 Iohn 1. 9. 1 John 1. 9. vvn np1 crd crd
4434 0 Isa. 1. Isaiah 1. np1 crd
4436 0 Exhortation to try our ••ate in grace by our relish of divine truths. Exhortation to try our ••ate in grace by our relish of divine truths. n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n1 p-acp n1 p-acp po12 n1 pp-f j-jn n2.
4436 1 Psal. 119. 127. Psalm 119. 127. np1 crd crd
4436 2 Psal. 119. 72. Psalm 119. 72. np1 crd crd
4437 0 That there is in our nature an Antipat•y to divine tru••. That there is in our nature an Antipat•y to divine tru••. d a-acp vbz p-acp po12 n1 dt n1 p-acp j-jn n1.
4445 0 Luk. 23. Luk. 23. np1 crd
4447 0 Iob. •3. 23. Job •3. 23. zz n1. crd
4447 1 Rom. 10, 15. Rom. 10, 15. np1 crd, crd
4450 0 Exo. 34. Exo. 34. np1 crd
4450 1 Jsa. 43. 1. Isaiah. 43. 1. np1. crd crd
4453 0 Psal. 51. Psalm 51. np1 crd
4457 0 That Christ every way considered is altogether lovely. That christ every Way considered is altogether lovely. cst np1 d n1 vvn vbz av j.
4464 0 Phil. 2 Philip 2 np1 crd
4468 0 Object. Object. n1.
4470 0 Answ. Answer np1
4482 0 Vse. 1. Use. 1. vvb. crd
4482 1 That Christ is such a Mediator as can quit. •is office. That christ is such a Mediator as can quit. •is office. cst np1 vbz d dt n1 c-acp vmb vvi. n1 n1.
4486 0 Iohn 17, 23. John 17, 23. np1 crd, crd
4490 0 Vse. 2. Use. 2. vvb. crd
4490 1 To labour to be in C•rist that so wee may bee lovely before God. To labour to be in C•rist that so we may be lovely before God. pc-acp vvi pc-acp vbi p-acp n1 cst av pns12 vmb vbi j p-acp np1.
4492 0 Vse. 3. Use. 3. vvb. crd
4492 1 To see then how and whereupon to spend our best affections. To see then how and whereupon to spend our best affections. pc-acp vvi av q-crq cc c-crq pc-acp vvi po12 js n2.
4497 0 1Cor. 16. 22. 1Cor. 16. 22. fw-la. crd crd
4500 0 The way not to loose our affections. The Way not to lose our affections. dt n1 xx pc-acp vvi po12 n2.
4507 0 Vse. 4. Use. 4. vvb. crd
4507 1 Whether or no Christ hee thus lovely to us. Whither or no christ he thus lovely to us. cs cc dx np1 pns31 av j p-acp pno12.
4509 0 By our esteem• of Chr•st. By our esteem• of Chr•st. p-acp po12 n1 pp-f n1.
4510 0 Psal. 73. Psalm 73. np1 crd
4514 0 By our sufferings for Christ. By our sufferings for christ. p-acp po12 n2 p-acp np1.
4525 0 Love enlargeth the heart and tongue in the praises of Christ Love enlarges the heart and tongue in the praises of christ n1 vvz dt n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1
4538 0 True love is never at rest till we finde Christ. True love is never At rest till we find christ. j n1 vbz av-x p-acp n1 c-acp pns12 vvb np1.
4544 0 That contentment without Heavens sweet report of comfort to the soule is a dangerous condition. That contentment without Heavens sweet report of Comfort to the soul is a dangerous condition. cst n1 p-acp ng1 j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 vbz dt j n1.
4547 0 A signe of true flaming love to Christ. A Signen of true flaming love to christ. dt n1 pp-f j j-vvg n1 p-acp np1.
4561 0 That our many infirmities and sinnes should make us lon• for that time wherin we shall be altogether love•y. That our many infirmities and Sins should make us lon• for that time wherein we shall be altogether love•y. cst po12 d n2 cc n2 vmd vvi pno12 n1 p-acp d n1 c-crq pns12 vmb vbi av j.
4563 0 To try our affections by the Churches affections. To try our affections by the Churches affections. pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp dt ng1 n2.
4583 0 How to get and esteeme of Christ. How to get and esteem of christ. c-crq pc-acp vvi cc vvi pp-f np1.
4584 0 To make sinne bitter. To make sin bitter. pc-acp vvi n1 j.
4585 0 Quest. Quest. n1.
4585 1 Ans. Ans. np1
4586 0 To attend on the meanes of salvation. To attend on the means of salvation. pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1.
4592 0 To joyne with such company as highly esteeme of Christ. To join with such company as highly esteem of christ. pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1 c-acp av-j vvi pp-f np1.
4599 0 SER. XVIII. SER. XVIII. zz. np1.
4617 0 Observ. Observation np1
4617 1 Divers ends why the Church thus in generall and particular sets forth the excellency of Christ. Diverse ends why the Church thus in general and particular sets forth the excellency of christ. j n2 c-crq dt n1 av p-acp n1 cc j n2 av dt n1 pp-f np1.
4618 0 To shew how just it is to respect so excellent a person. To show how just it is to respect so excellent a person. pc-acp vvi c-crq j pn31 vbz pc-acp vvi av j dt n1.
4620 0 To justifie her strong affection to the stronger Christians. To justify her strong affection to the Stronger Christians. pc-acp vvi po31 j n1 p-acp dt jc np1.
4622 0 To boast and glory in God. To boast and glory in God. pc-acp vvi cc n1 p-acp np1.
4628 0 To enlarge her owne affections. To enlarge her own affections. pc-acp vvi pno31 d n2.
4630 0 That love is wages to itselfe That love is wages to itself cst n1 vbz n2 p-acp px31
4632 0 To aggravate her owne shame and unkindnesie in so sleighting Christs love. To aggravate her own shame and unkindnesie in so Slighting Christ love. pc-acp vvi pno31 d n1 cc n1 p-acp av vvg npg1 n1.
4641 0 To wind up the affections of her new beginning Christians. To wind up the affections of her new beginning Christians. pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 j n1 np1.
4656 0 Mat. 11. 19. Mathew 11. 19. np1 crd crd
4657 0 〈 ◊ 〉. 〈 ◊ 〉. 〈 sy 〉.
4669 0 Psal. 113 3. Psalm 113 3. np1 crd crd
4670 0 The justificatio religious ind•avours is with disertion o• opposite courses. The Justification religious ind•avours is with desertion o• opposite courses. dt fw-la j n2 vbz p-acp n1 n1 j-jn n2.
4676 0 To grow to know Christ more & his good things we must grow in admiration of them. To grow to know christ more & his good things we must grow in admiration of them. pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi np1 n1 cc po31 j n2 pns12 vmb vvi p-acp n1 pp-f pno32.
4679 0 We must pray for the Spirit of Revelation. We must pray for the Spirit of Revelation. pns12 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1.
4684 0 That if worldly and wicked men boast of earrhly things, much more ought wee of our portion in Christ. That if worldly and wicked men boast of earrhly things, much more ought we of our portion in christ. cst cs j cc j n2 vvi pp-f j n2, av-d av-dc vmd pns12 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp np1.
4685 0 Psal. 52. 1. Psalm 52. 1. np1 crd crd
4685 1 Psal. 4. 7. Psalm 4. 7. np1 crd crd
4688 0 That Christ recon••led is the best portion. That christ recon••led is the best portion. cst np1 vvn vbz dt js n1.
4692 0 Psal. 16. 7. Psalm 16. 7. np1 crd crd
4698 0 That a discovery of Christs excellencie must needs set us a work how to have him. That a discovery of Christ excellency must needs Set us a work how to have him. cst dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 vmb av vvi pno12 dt n1 c-crq pc-acp vhi pno31.
4703 0 Observ. Observation np1
4703 1 That grace begets grace the flame once kind led will not out but be a burning and growing. That grace begets grace the flame once kind led will not out but be a burning and growing. cst n1 vvz n1 dt n1 a-acp n1 vvd vmb xx av cc-acp vbb dt j-vvg cc vvg.
4705 0 Mat. 13. Mathew 13. np1 crd
4714 0 Phil. 1. 13. Philip 1. 13. np1 crd crd
4716 0 An error of the Papists, touching the efficacy of grace in congrui•y. an error of the Papists, touching the efficacy of grace in congrui•y. dt n1 pp-f dt njp2, vvg dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1.
4723 0 That the meanes without a distinct consisting work• can doe nothing. That the means without a distinct consisting work• can do nothing. cst dt n2 p-acp dt j vvg n1 vmb vdi pix.
4728 0 Deut. 29. 4 Deuteronomy 29. 4 np1 crd crd
4728 1 That usualy God workes with the means. That usually God works with the means. cst av-j np1 vvz p-acp dt n2.
4738 0 That demonstrative affectionate confident explication of Christ, is never without wondrous successe. That demonstrative affectionate confident explication of christ, is never without wondrous success. cst j j j n1 pp-f np1, vbz av-x p-acp j n1.
4755 0 How to be happy instruments to convert others. How to be happy Instruments to convert Others. c-crq pc-acp vbi j n2 pc-acp vvi n2-jn.
4756 0 〈 ◊ 〉 such as the world may think to be good and gratio•s. 〈 ◊ 〉 such as the world may think to be good and gratio•s. 〈 sy 〉 d c-acp dt n1 vmb vvi pc-acp vbi j cc j.
4759 0 To be earnest in those things we would inforce upon others. To be earnest in those things we would enforce upon Others. pc-acp vbi j p-acp d n2 pns12 vmd vvi p-acp n2-jn.
4762 0 1. Ioh. 1. 1. 1. John 1. 1. crd np1 crd crd
4765 0 2 Pet. 1. 16. 2 Pet. 1. 16. crd np1 crd crd
4769 0 observ. observe. vvb.
4771 0 That we ought to be in love with the ministry of the word, whereby the excellency of Christ is set foorth. That we ought to be in love with the Ministry of the word, whereby the excellency of christ is Set forth. cst pns12 vmd pc-acp vbi p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, c-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn av.
4772 0 Pro. 10. 20. Pro 10. 20. np1 crd crd
4773 0 2 Cor. 5. 2 Cor. 5. crd np1 crd
4774 0 That because the speciall of fice of the ministery is to un•old Christ, therefore all our discourse should tend this way in some sort. That Because the special of fice of the Ministry is to un•old christ, Therefore all our discourse should tend this Way in Some sort. cst p-acp dt j pp-f n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz pc-acp vvi np1, av d po12 n1 vmd vvi d n1 p-acp d n1.
4790 0 That there •ught to •ee 〈 ◊ 〉 en••y in spirituall •hin•s which may in•solid•m be devi•ed 〈 … 〉 That there •ught to •ee 〈 ◊ 〉 en••y in spiritual •hin•s which may in•solid•m be devi•ed 〈 … 〉 d a-acp vvd pc-acp vbi 〈 sy 〉 uh-x p-acp j n2 r-crq vmb av vbi vvn 〈 … 〉
4804 0 Luke 13. Luke 13. np1 crd
4805 0 Th• folly and madnes of •uch who pleade they are spices and plants of Gods garden whilst they live in all pro•anesse. Th• folly and madness of •uch who plead they Are spices and plants of God's garden while they live in all pro•anesse. n1 n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 r-crq vvb pns32 vbr n2 cc n2 pp-f npg1 n1 cs pns32 vvb p-acp d n1.
4806 0 Heb 6. Hebrew 6. n1 crd
4806 1 D•ut. 32. 32. D•ut. 32. 32. av. crd crd
4810 0 That Christ looks for Lillies to plant them in his garden, delight in them, and transport them into Heaven. That christ looks for Lilies to plant them in his garden, delight in them, and transport them into Heaven. cst np1 vvz p-acp n2 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp po31 n1, vvb p-acp pno32, cc vvi pno32 p-acp n1.
4812 0 Two Paradises Two Paradises crd vvz
4815 0 In what respects Christians are compared to Lillies for pur•y, whitenesse, and unspotted•nesse. In what respects Christians Are compared to Lilies for pur•y, whiteness, and unspotted•nesse. p-acp r-crq vvz np1 vbr vvn p-acp n2 p-acp n1, n1, cc n1.
4825 0 Because it is a tall goodly plant. Because it is a tall goodly plant. c-acp pn31 vbz dt j j n1.
4829 0 D•n. 11. 21. D•n. 11. 21. n1. crd crd
4833 0 Vse. 1. Use. 1. vvb. crd
4833 1 com•ort Gods children. com•ort God's children. n1 npg1 n2.
4838 0 1 Pet. 4. 1 Pet. 4. vvd np1 crd
4838 1 Heb. 11. Hebrew 11. np1 crd
4840 0 Vse. 2. Use. 2. vvb. crd
4843 0 Ma•. 6. 29. Ma•. 6. 29. np1. crd crd
4847 0 That Christs Lillies shall not lie scattered but he will gather them together. That Christ Lilies shall not lie scattered but he will gather them together. d npg1 n2 vmb xx vvi vvn cc-acp pns31 vmb vvi pno32 av.
4856 0 That the issue of fruit•ull conference is great at last, though ••at and dull al beginning. That the issue of fruit•ull conference is great At last, though ••at and dull all beginning. cst dt n1 pp-f j n1 vbz j p-acp ord, cs j cc j d n1.
4874 0 Observ. Observation np1
4875 0 Why Christ cannot be long abs•nt from his Church. Why christ cannot be long abs•nt from his Church. c-crq np1 vmbx vbi av-j vvn p-acp po31 n1.
4884 0 Vse. 1. Use. 1. vvb. crd
4884 1 c•ns•lation to support us in de sertion. c•ns•lation to support us in the sertion. n1 pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1.
4886 0 Isa. 30. •8. Isaiah 30. •8. np1 crd n1.
4889 0 That 〈 ◊ 〉 loose nothing by our largenesse of affection to Christ for his returne to ours is exceeding ours. That 〈 ◊ 〉 lose nothing by our largeness of affection to christ for his return to ours is exceeding ours. cst 〈 sy 〉 j pix p-acp po12 n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp png12 vbz av-vvg png12.
4892 0 Rom. 8. 28. Rom. 8. 28. np1 crd crd
4899 0 That after seeking of Christ in all his means we must wai•e for him That After seeking of christ in all his means we must wai•e for him cst p-acp vvg pp-f np1 p-acp d po31 n2 pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pno31
4902 0 This is the surest token of our servent 〈 ◊ 〉 to Christ. This is the Surest token of our servient 〈 ◊ 〉 to christ. d vbz dt js n1 pp-f po12 n1 〈 sy 〉 pc-acp np1.
4912 0 If God waite long for us, it is equi•y to waite for him ▪ If God wait long for us, it is equi•y to wait for him ▪ cs np1 vvb av-j p-acp pno12, pn31 vbz av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 ▪
4914 0 Psal. 14• Psalm 14• np1 n1
4922 0 That there must be union of persons, before union and communion of graces with Christ. That there must be Union of Persons, before Union and communion of graces with christ. d a-acp vmb vbi n1 pp-f n2, p-acp n1 cc n1 pp-f n2 p-acp np1.
4929 0 That from 〈 ◊ 〉 of persons comes commu•nion of 〈 ◊ 〉 things what soev•r. That from 〈 ◊ 〉 of Persons comes commu•nion of 〈 ◊ 〉 things what soev•r. cst p-acp 〈 sy 〉 pp-f n2 vvz n1 pp-f 〈 sy 〉 n2 r-crq n1.
4936 0 1 John 4. 19 1 John 4. 19 vvd np1 crd crd
4939 0 Why the magnanimi•y of the greater stoopes in love to the lesser. Why the magnanimi•y of the greater stoops in love to the lesser. c-crq dt n1 pp-f dt jc vvz p-acp n1 p-acp dt jc.
4944 0 Deut. 30. Deuteronomy 30. np1 crd
4945 0 1 Thes. 4 9. 1 Thebes 4 9. vvn np1 crd crd
4945 1 That in the new covenant God works both parts. That in the new Covenant God works both parts. cst p-acp dt j n1 np1 vvz d n2.
4948 0 How to have our hearts warmed with the love of God. How to have our hearts warmed with the love of God. c-crq pc-acp vhi po12 n2 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1.
4948 1 •sal. 39. •sal. 39. n1. crd
4949 0 I•uk. ••. I•uk. ••. np1. ••.
4951 0 That this 〈 ◊ 〉 of the Church implies That this 〈 ◊ 〉 of the Church Implies cst d 〈 sy 〉 pp-f dt n1 vvz
4951 1 Propriety Propriety n1
4955 0 Love. Love. n1.
4962 0 F•miliarity. F•miliarity. n1.
4968 0 〈 … 〉 〈 … 〉 〈 … 〉
4970 0 That love 〈 ◊ 〉 the soule to the likenesse of the 〈 ◊ 〉 l•ved. That love 〈 ◊ 〉 the soul to the likeness of the 〈 ◊ 〉 l•ved. cst vvb 〈 sy 〉 dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt 〈 sy 〉 n-vvn.
4977 0 Mutuall care of one anothers good. Mutual care of one another's good. j n1 pp-f pi j-jn j.
4979 0 What Christ bath to care for in the world. What christ bath to care for in the world. r-crq np1 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp p-acp dt n1.
4986 0 A 〈 ◊ 〉 complacency or resting love. A 〈 ◊ 〉 complacency or resting love. dt 〈 sy 〉 n1 cc j-vvg n1.
4990 0 What we should retire to and do in afflictions. What we should retire to and do in afflictions. r-crq pns12 vmd vvi p-acp cc vdb p-acp n2.
4993 0 Is courage in owning Christs cause with re•solution for the Church is reso•lute Is courage in owning Christ cause with re•solution for the Church is reso•lute vbz n1 p-acp vvg npg1 n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 vbz j
4997 0 Mica. 4 ▪ 5. Mica. 4 ▪ 5. np1. crd ▪ crd
5006 0 Quest. Quest. n1.
5007 0 Sol. Sol. np1
5007 1 That we should not wonder to see 〈 … 〉 That we should not wonder to see 〈 … 〉 cst pns12 vmd xx vvi pc-acp vvi 〈 … 〉
5016 0 Causes; w•y God absents himselfe from his children. Causes; w•y God absents himself from his children. n2; vvb np1 vvz px31 p-acp po31 n2.
5018 0 When usually Christ returnes after desertion to the soule When usually christ returns After desertion to the soul c-crq av-j np1 n2 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1
5025 0 That in order of nature Christ is ours first, though in order of knowing it is not so. That in order of nature christ is ours First, though in order of knowing it is not so. cst p-acp n1 pp-f n1 np1 vbz png12 ord, cs p-acp n1 pp-f vvg pn31 vbz xx av.
5035 0 How Christ comes to be ours How christ comes to be ours c-crq np1 vvz pc-acp vbi png12
5037 0 By his owne & his Fathers gift By his own & his Father's gift p-acp po31 d cc po31 ng1 n1
5037 1 By his Spirit. By his Spirit. p-acp po31 n1.
5042 0 Vse. 1. Use. 1. vvb. crd
5043 0 Consolation. Consolation. n1.
5045 0 2 Cor. 1. 20. 2 Cor. 1. 20. crd np1 crd crd
5048 0 Vse. 2. Use. 2. vvb. crd
5049 0 Contentation. Contentation. n1.
5057 0 Object Object n1
5057 1 Answ. Answer np1
5057 2 Why sometimes wee want out ward things being in C•rist. Why sometime we want out ward things being in C•rist. uh-crq av pns12 vvb av n1 n2 vbg p-acp n1.
5061 0 Vse. 3. Use. 3. vvb. crd
5061 1 Exhortation to study the excelleny of Christ. Exhortation to study the excelleny of christ. n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1.
5061 2 John 17. ult. John 17. ult. np1 crd n1.
5067 0 1 John. 4. 19. 1 John. 4. 19. vvd np1 crd crd
5068 0 How we come to be and are in Christ beloved. How we come to be and Are in christ Beloved. c-crq pns12 vvb pc-acp vbi cc vbr p-acp np1 vvn.
5070 0 By his Fathers gift. By his Father's gift. p-acp po31 ng1 n1.
5074 0 By Redemption. By Redemption. p-acp n1.
5075 0 Exod. 4. •5. Exod 4. •5. np1 crd n1.
5080 0 By Marriage. By Marriage. p-acp n1.
5083 0 By con•ent. By con•ent. p-acp n1.
5085 0 Vse 1. Use 1. vvb crd
5085 1 Consolation against wants. Consolation against Wants. n1 p-acp n2.
5088 0 Against all Satans accusations. Against all Satan accusations. p-acp d npg1 n2.
5093 0 For the tim• to co•e. For the tim• to co•e. p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi.
5099 0 I• 62. 3. I• 62. 3. np1 crd crd
5103 0 Answer 1. Answer 1. vvb crd
5103 1 That the sufferings both of the church and particular persons is especially for cons•rmity with Christ the head. That the sufferings both of the Church and particular Persons is especially for cons•rmity with christ the head. cst dt n2 d pp-f dt n1 cc j n2 vbz av-j p-acp n1 p-acp np1 dt n1.
5106 0 To fashion her to be like Christ To fashion her to be like christ pc-acp vvi pno31 pc-acp vbi j np1
5106 1 That though Christ see •e absent in affliction, yet he is never more grationsly neerer then then, That though christ see •e absent in affliction, yet he is never more graciously nearer then then, cst cs np1 vvb av j p-acp n1, av pns31 vbz av-x av-dc av-j av-jc cs av,
5113 0 That the sweetest Communion with Christ is under the greatest crosses. That the Sweetest Communion with christ is under the greatest Crosses. cst dt js n1 p-acp np1 vbz p-acp dt js n2.
5124 0 Tria•l if or not wee bee Christs by giving our selves over to him to bee ruled by him. Tria•l if or not we be Christ by giving our selves over to him to be ruled by him. av cs cc xx pns12 vbi npg1 p-acp vvg po12 n2 a-acp p-acp pno31 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno31.
5128 0 That after wee have given our selves to Christ it is an 〈 ◊ 〉 matter to part with all things unto him. That After we have given our selves to christ it is an 〈 ◊ 〉 matter to part with all things unto him. cst p-acp pns12 vhb vvn po12 n2 p-acp np1 pn31 vbz dt 〈 sy 〉 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp d n2 p-acp pno31.
5129 0 • Cor. 8. 5. • Cor. 8. 5. • np1 crd crd
5134 0 That the Churches •••fi•dence implies 〈 ◊ 〉 &c resignation in a deepe sence. That the Churches •••fi•dence Implies 〈 ◊ 〉 etc. resignation in a deep sense. cst dt ng1 n1 vvz 〈 sy 〉 av n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1.
5141 0 Answ. Answer np1
5141 1 An answer to satan against dispaire or 〈 ◊ 〉 in temptation an answer to satan against despair or 〈 ◊ 〉 in temptation dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp n1 cc 〈 sy 〉 p-acp n1
5141 2 1 Cor. 6. •5. 1 Cor. 6. •5. vvn np1 crd n1.
5147 0 That it is our exceeding happines that now we are not our owne. That it is our exceeding happiness that now we Are not our own. cst pn31 vbz po12 vvg n1 cst av pns12 vbr xx po12 d.
5156 0 2 Cor 10. 2 Cor 10. crd np1 crd
5156 1 Luk 14. •6. Luk 14. •6. np1 crd n1.
5161 0 Reasons of selfe resignation to Christ being perswaded that 〈 ◊ 〉 is ours. Reasons of self resignation to christ being persuaded that 〈 ◊ 〉 is ours. n2 pp-f n1 n1 p-acp np1 vbg vvn cst 〈 sy 〉 vbz png12.
5171 0 Isa. 33. Isaiah 33. np1 crd
5181 0 Vse. I. Use. I. vvb. np1
5182 0 Of Instruction. Of Instruction. pp-f n1.
5182 1 That faith hath a double worke, as to receive Christ, so to give us backe againe to Christ. That faith hath a double work, as to receive christ, so to give us back again to christ. cst n1 vhz dt j-jn n1, c-acp pc-acp vvi np1, av pc-acp vvi pno12 av av p-acp np1.
5189 0 That the Churches confidence •he•es a mutuall counterview of justification and santification. That the Churches confidence •he•es a mutual counterview of justification and sanctification. cst dt ng1 n1 vvz dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1.
5195 0 Vse. 3. Use. 3. vvb. crd
5195 1 A direction how to understand the Covenant of grace. A direction how to understand the Covenant of grace. dt n1 c-crq pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1.
5199 0 Instanced in the Seales of the Covenant. Instanced in the Seals of the Covenant. vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1.
5205 0 Vse. 4. Use. 4. vvb. crd
5205 1 For Comfort to the weaker Chrstians & to the whole Church. For Comfort to the Weaker Chrstians & to the Whole Church. p-acp n1 p-acp dt jc n2 cc p-acp dt j-jn n1.
5210 0 That the nature of Faith is the same in the whole Church as in every particular member. That the nature of Faith is the same in the Whole Church as in every particular member. cst dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz dt d p-acp dt j-jn n1 c-acp p-acp d j n1.
5215 0 Gal. 2. Gal. 2. np1 crd
5220 0 Reve 2•. Reve 2•. np1 n1.
5230 0 Vse. 3. Use. 3. vvb. crd
5230 1 How to have direction to bee able to say with the Church, I am my Beloveds &c. How to have direction to be able to say with the Church, I am my Beloveds etc. c-crq pc-acp vhi n1 pc-acp vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, pns11 vbm po11 ng1-vvn av
5231 0 We must dwell in the consideration of Christs love to us. We must dwell in the consideration of Christ love to us. pns12 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno12.
5234 0 John 13. 1. John 13. 1. np1 crd crd
5241 0 2. Dwell in the consideration of our misery without Christ, and our necessity to have him. 2. Dwell in the consideration of our misery without christ, and our necessity to have him. crd vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp np1, cc po12 n1 pc-acp vhi pno31.
5246 0 We must dili gently attend the ministry of the Word. We must dili gently attend the Ministry of the Word. pns12 vmb fw-la av-j vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1.
5251 0 We must labour every day what we can to contract, draw and to bring all our love to Christ. We must labour every day what we can to contract, draw and to bring all our love to christ. pns12 vmb vvi d n1 r-crq pns12 vmb p-acp n1, vvb cc pc-acp vvi d po12 n1 p-acp np1.
5263 0 That all we receive from Christ, even afflictions are love tokens. That all we receive from christ, even afflictions Are love tokens. cst d pns12 vvb p-acp np1, av n2 vbr n1 n2.
5264 0 Wee must preserve our hearts in the love of Christ. we must preserve our hearts in the love of christ. pns12 vmb vvi po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1.
5264 1 Jud. ver. 21. Jud. ver. 21. np1 fw-la. crd
5282 0 1 Iohn 1. 3. 1 John 1. 3. vvd np1 crd crd
5282 1 1 Iohn 5. 13. 1 John 5. 13. vvn np1 crd crd
5283 0 The maine end of preaching. The main end of preaching. dt j n1 pp-f vvg.
5286 0 1 Joh. 1. 7. 1 John 1. 7. vvd np1 crd crd
5295 0 The exce••ency of a Christian walking in di vine light above others. The exce••ency of a Christian walking in Die vine Light above Others. dt n1 pp-f dt njp vvg p-acp dt n1 n1 p-acp n2-jn.
5299 0 A serious ex•ort•tian for such who are not yet in Christ, to come in. A serious ex•ort•tian for such who Are not yet in christ, to come in. dt j n1 p-acp d r-crq vbr xx av p-acp np1, pc-acp vvi p-acp.
5302 0 That in the Gospell Christ by the Ministery offereth himselfe unto all. That in the Gospel christ by the Ministry Offereth himself unto all. cst p-acp dt n1 np1 p-acp dt n1 vvz px31 p-acp d.
5303 0 1 John 1. 9. 1 John 1. 9. vvd np1 crd crd
5303 1 Prov. 28. Curae 28. np1 crd
5303 2 Mat. 11 ult. Mathew 11 ult. np1 crd n1.
5303 3 J•• 55. 1 J•• 55. 1 np1 crd crd
5310 0 Object Object n1
5311 0 Ezek. 16. Ezekiel 16. np1 crd
5311 1 Ephe. 5. 27. Ephes 5. 27. np1 crd crd
5316 0 Exhortation to them that have given themselves to Christ Exhortation to them that have given themselves to christ n1 p-acp pno32 cst vhb vvn px32 p-acp np1
5325 0 1 Ioh 2. •. 1 John 2. •. vvn np1 crd •.
5326 0 That to suffer and to facilitate all duties we should labour more and more for the love of Christ. That to suffer and to facilitate all duties we should labour more and more for the love of christ. cst p-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi d n2 pns12 vmd vvi av-dc cc av-dc p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1.
5336 0 Quest. Quest. n1.
5337 0 Answ. Answer np1
5340 0 What meant by Christs feeding among the Lillies. What meant by Christ feeding among the Lilies. q-crq vvd p-acp npg1 vvg p-acp dt n2.
5347 0 Cant. 1. 7. Cant 1. 7. np1 crd crd
5366 0 • Tim. 4. • Tim. 4. • np1 crd
5372 0 Observ. Observation np1
5373 0 That wee need• feeding as well as breeding in Christianity. That we need• feeding as well as breeding in Christianity. cst pns12 n1 n1 c-acp av c-acp vvg p-acp np1.
5374 0 1 Pet. 1. 2 3. 1 Pet. 1. 2 3. vvd np1 crd crd crd
5379 0 Answer 1. Answer 1. vvb crd
5380 0 In regard of daily new guilt. In regard of daily new guilt. p-acp n1 pp-f j j n1.
5381 0 Ans. 2. Because wee need much strength. Ans. 2. Because we need much strength. np1 crd c-acp pns12 vvb d n1.
5383 0 In regard variety of temptation needs variety of wisdom• In regard variety of temptation needs variety of wisdom• p-acp n1 n1 pp-f n1 vvz n1 pp-f n1
5386 0 A refutation of their error who sleight religious walking with God and the exercises of religion. A refutation of their error who sleight religious walking with God and the exercises of Religion. dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 r-crq n1 j vvg p-acp np1 cc dt n2 pp-f n1.
5409 0 Observ. Observation np1
5411 0 That the rebukes of Scripture are sweet That the rebukes of Scripture Are sweet cst dt n2 pp-f n1 vbr j
5425 0 How Christ the true shepheard feeds, is further explained. How christ the true shepherd feeds, is further explained. c-crq np1 dt j n1 vvz, vbz av-jc vvn.
5469 0 How to get hungry appetites to the Sacrament. How to get hungry appetites to the Sacrament. c-crq pc-acp vvi j n2 p-acp dt n1.
5470 0 To thinke seriously of former and present sins To think seriously of former and present Sins pc-acp vvi av-j pp-f j cc j n2
5474 0 There must bee purging. There must be purging. a-acp vmb vbi vvg.
5475 0 I am 1. 21. 1 Pet. 2. 1. I am 1. 21. 1 Pet. 2. 1. pns11 vbm crd crd crd np1 crd crd
5476 0 Consider the necessity of spirituall strength. Consider the necessity of spiritual strength. vvb dt n1 pp-f j n1.