A casket of ievvells and precious pearles Set forth in a funerall sermon, preached in Heckfield Church, at the buriall of a religious young gentleman, Mr. Barnabas Creswell, sonne of Mr. Thomas Creswell Esquire, by Nathanael Cannon, Batchelar in diuinitie.

Cannon, Nathanael, 1581 or 2-1664
Publisher: Printed by T S nodham for Nathanael Newbery at the Starre vnder St Peters Church in Cornehill and in Popes head Alley
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1625
Approximate Era: CharlesI
TCP ID: A17913 ESTC ID: S115891 STC ID: 4575.7
Subject Headings: Creswell, Barnabas, d. 1625;
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0 Text. PSAL. 116. Verse 15. Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his Saints. Text. PSALM 116. Verse 15. Precious in the sighed of the Lord is the death of his Saints. np1 np1 crd n1 crd j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f po31 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 1
1 THE whole world in her full age is but a Kalnder• of yeares and dayes, THE Whole world in her full age is but a Kalnder• of Years and days, dt j-jn n1 p-acp po31 j n1 vbz p-acp dt np1 pp-f n2 cc n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
2 as for Man, NONLATINALPHABET, that little world, he brings his yeares to an end as it were a tale that is told; as for Man,, that little world, he brings his Years to an end as it were a tale that is told; c-acp p-acp n1,, cst j n1, pns31 vvz po31 n2 p-acp dt n1 c-acp pn31 vbdr dt n1 cst vbz vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
3 Nam vita nostra similes est Rotae, saith (Zanchius) vpon the fourth to the Philippians, our life, saith he, is like a wheele; Nam vita nostra similes est Rotae, Says (Zanchius) upon the fourth to the Philippians, our life, Says he, is like a wheel; fw-la fw-la fw-la n2 fw-la np1, vvz (np1) p-acp dt ord p-acp dt njp2, po12 n1, vvz pns31, vbz av-j dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
4 modo in suprema, modo in infima parte versamur; sometimes saith he, we are rising, sometimes falling; modo in Supreme, modo in infima parte versamur; sometime Says he, we Are rising, sometime falling; fw-la p-acp n1, fw-la p-acp fw-la fw-la fw-la; av vvz pns31, pns12 vbr vvg, av vvg; (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
5 now wee are at the very top and height of our comforts, & by and by, downe againe in the depth of our sorrowes; now we Are At the very top and height of our comforts, & by and by, down again in the depth of our sorrows; av pns12 vbr p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n2, cc p-acp cc a-acp, a-acp av p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
6 at length in the transition of this whirling wheele, that life that earst was all aloft, shall with one gaspe, lay it selfe all along: At length in the transition of this whirling wheel, that life that erst was all aloft, shall with one gasp, lay it self all along: p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j-vvg n1, cst n1 cst av vbds d av, vmb p-acp crd n1, vvb pn31 n1 d a-acp: (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 3
7 What shall we say to this? the Heauens doe many times grow blacke and cloudy, and yet cleere againe; What shall we say to this? the Heavens do many times grow black and cloudy, and yet clear again; q-crq vmb pns12 vvi p-acp d? dt n2 vdb d n2 vvb j-jn cc j, cc av av-j av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 3
8 the earth moues not at all, yet hath his being; the Seas, they ebbe & flowe, but haue returnes; the earth moves not At all, yet hath his being; the Seas, they ebb & flow, but have returns; dt n1 vvz xx p-acp d, av vhz po31 vbg; dt n2, pns32 vvi cc vvi, cc-acp vhb n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 3
9 yea, the very plants and trees let fall their lease, but keepe their life, for as Iob 14. obserues, There is hope of a tree though it be cut downe, yea, the very plants and trees let fallen their lease, but keep their life, for as Job 14. observes, There is hope of a tree though it be Cut down, uh, dt j n2 cc n2 vvb vvi po32 n1, cc-acp vvb po32 n1, c-acp c-acp np1 crd vvz, pc-acp vbz n1 pp-f dt n1 cs pn31 vbb vvn a-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 3
10 yet by the scent of water it may bud and sprout forth againe; yet by the scent of water it may bud and sprout forth again; av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pn31 vmb vvi cc vvi av av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 3
11 but as for man, the man of earth, for so he is rightly called, as (Chrysostome) obserues in his 12. Hom. in Gen. Homo rectè terra apellatur, quia prorsus est terrenus: but as for man, the man of earth, for so he is rightly called, as (Chrysostom) observes in his 12. Hom. in Gen. Homo rectè terra apellatur, quia prorsus est Terrenus: cc-acp c-acp p-acp n1, dt n1 pp-f n1, c-acp av pns31 vbz av-jn vvn, c-acp (np1) vvz p-acp po31 crd np1 p-acp np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la: (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 4
12 he may well be called earth, that is so earthly. Alas, this man, as Iob notes, falles sicke and dyes; he may well be called earth, that is so earthly. Alas, this man, as Job notes, falls sick and dies; pns31 vmb av vbi vvn n1, cst vbz av j. np1, d n1, c-acp np1 n2, vvz j cc vvz; (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 4
13 gone he is, with a nunquam rediturus, the eye that hath seene him, shall see him no more; gone he is, with a Never rediturus, the eye that hath seen him, shall see him no more; vvn pns31 vbz, p-acp dt fw-la fw-la, dt n1 cst vhz vvn pno31, vmb vvi pno31 av-dx av-dc; (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 4
14 Orimur & morimur, wee liue, wee dye, Sic transit gloria mundi. Orimur & morimur, we live, we die, Sic transit gloria mundi. fw-la cc fw-la, pns12 vvb, pns12 vvb, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 4
15 Wee neede not turne our bookes to proue this point, for in Gods standing Library, which is the world, there are two Lieger Bookes, the one liber Creaturarum, the booke of the Creatures, the other, liber Scripturarum, the booke of the Scriptures, in both these volumes it is written, that Death hath a Habeas-Corpus for vs all: we need not turn our books to prove this point, for in God's standing Library, which is the world, there Are two Lieger Books, the one liber Creaturarum, the book of the Creatures, the other, liber Scripturarum, the book of the Scriptures, in both these volumes it is written, that Death hath a Habeas-Corpus for us all: pns12 vvb xx vvi po12 n2 pc-acp vvi d n1, c-acp p-acp n2 vvg n1, r-crq vbz dt n1, pc-acp vbr crd n1 n2, dt crd fw-la fw-la, dt n1 pp-f dt n2, dt n-jn, fw-la fw-la, dt n1 pp-f dt n2, p-acp d d n2 pn31 vbz vvn, cst n1 vhz dt j p-acp pno12 d: (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 5
16 As for that of the Creatures, it speakes vnto vs in the matter of our mortality, As for that of the Creatures, it speaks unto us in the matter of our mortality, c-acp p-acp d pp-f dt n2, pn31 vvz p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 5
17 as the Prophet Dauid doth in the 19. Psalme, touching Gods glory, One day tels another, and one night certifieth another and there is neither speech nor language vnder the heauens, as the Prophet David does in the 19. Psalm, touching God's glory, One day tells Another, and one night certifieth Another and there is neither speech nor language under the heavens, c-acp dt n1 np1 vdz p-acp dt crd n1, vvg npg1 n1, crd n1 vvz j-jn, cc crd n1 vvz j-jn cc pc-acp vbz dx n1 ccx n1 p-acp dt n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 5
18 but the voyce of Gods glory is heard amongst them; but the voice of God's glory is herd among them; cc-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 vbz vvn p-acp pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 6
19 so verily, one day tels another, and one night certifies another, & there is neither speech nor language vnder the heauens, so verily, one day tells Another, and one night certifies Another, & there is neither speech nor language under the heavens, av av-j, crd n1 vvz j-jn, cc crd n1 vvz j-jn, cc pc-acp vbz dx n1 ccx n1 p-acp dt n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 6
20 but the voyce of death is heard amongst them. but the voice of death is herd among them. cc-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz vvn p-acp pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 6
21 As for that of the Scriptures, we know that all Scripture is giuen by inspiration from God, As for that of the Scriptures, we know that all Scripture is given by inspiration from God, p-acp p-acp d pp-f dt n2, pns12 vvb cst d n1 vbz vvn p-acp n1 p-acp np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 6
22 and is profitable to teach as the Apostle witnesseth, 2 Tim. 3.16. Each leafe doth reade a lecture to our life, teaching vs so to liue the life of the righteous, that wee may die the death of the righteous; and is profitable to teach as the Apostle Witnesseth, 2 Tim. 3.16. Each leaf does read a lecture to our life, teaching us so to live the life of the righteous, that we may die the death of the righteous; cc vbz j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 vvz, crd np1 crd. d n1 vdz vvi dt n1 p-acp po12 n1, vvg pno12 av pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j, cst pns12 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 6
23 yet notwithstanding wee may say of the Scriptures as the Apostle doth of the starres, 1 Cor. 15. one starre, saith hee, differeth from another in glory; yet notwithstanding we may say of the Scriptures as the Apostle does of the Stars, 1 Cor. 15. one star, Says he, differeth from Another in glory; av p-acp pns12 vmb vvi pp-f dt n2 p-acp dt n1 vdz pp-f dt n2, crd np1 crd crd n1, vvz pns31, vvz p-acp j-jn p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 7
24 so doubtlesse, one Scripture may giue more light vnto a matter then another, and one Scripture may yeeld more comfort against death then another; so doubtless, one Scripture may give more Light unto a matter then Another, and one Scripture may yield more Comfort against death then Another; av av-j, crd n1 vmb vvi dc n1 p-acp dt n1 av j-jn, cc crd n1 vmb vvi dc n1 p-acp n1 av j-jn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 7
25 which being granted, then let me say for this Text, that it doth so prepare, or rather resolue the faithfull, so perfume their graues, which are, their beds, Esay 57.2. that they knowing themselues to bee the Saints and Seruants of God, and the spirit of God bearing witnesse vnto theirs, that they are his, Rom. 8.16. which being granted, then let me say for this Text, that it does so prepare, or rather resolve the faithful, so perfume their graves, which Are, their Beds, Isaiah 57.2. that they knowing themselves to be the Saints and Servants of God, and the Spirit of God bearing witness unto theirs, that they Are his, Rom. 8.16. r-crq vbg vvn, av vvb pno11 vvi p-acp d n1, cst pn31 vdz av vvi, cc av-c vvi dt j, av vvi po32 n2, r-crq vbr, po32 n2, np1 crd. cst pns32 vvg px32 p-acp vbi dt n2 cc n2 pp-f np1, cc dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg n1 p-acp png32, cst pns32 vbr png31, np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 7
26 Yea, his deere darlings and precious Iewels, they then feele that comfort wherof the Apostle speaketh, Rom. 14.8. whether they liue or dye they are the Lords, and they apprehend their aduantage in Christ Iesus, who as the Apostle saith, is aduantage to him both in life and death, Phil. 1.21. Yea, his deer darlings and precious Jewels, they then feel that Comfort whereof the Apostle speaks, Rom. 14.8. whither they live or die they Are the lords, and they apprehend their advantage in christ Iesus, who as the Apostle Says, is advantage to him both in life and death, Philip 1.21. uh, po31 j-jn n2-jn cc j n2, pns32 av vvb d n1 c-crq dt n1 vvz, np1 crd. cs pns32 vvb cc vvi pns32 vbr dt n2, cc pns32 vvb po32 n1 p-acp np1 np1, r-crq c-acp dt n1 vvz, vbz n1 p-acp pno31 d p-acp n1 cc n1, np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 8
27 This makes the Saints with old Simeon, ready to cry, Lord now lettest thou thy seruant depart in peace according to thy word, This makes the Saints with old Simeon, ready to cry, Lord now Lettest thou thy servant depart in peace according to thy word, np1 vvz dt n2 p-acp j np1, j pc-acp vvi, n1 av vv2 pns21 po21 n1 vvi p-acp n1 vvg p-acp po21 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 9
28 for mine eyes haue seene thy saluation: for mine eyes have seen thy salvation: p-acp po11 n2 vhb vvn po21 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 9
29 Now the Saints haue the same obiect to looke vpon, and the same subiect to speake on; Now the Saints have the same Object to look upon, and the same Subject to speak on; av dt n2 vhb dt d n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp, cc dt d n-jn pc-acp vvi p-acp; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 9
30 and must not they then bee precious, who shall bee heyres of saluation? Such honour haue all the Saints, of whose happy state and condition, my Text here speakes. and must not they then be precious, who shall be Heirs of salvation? Such honour have all the Saints, of whose happy state and condition, my Text Here speaks. cc vmb xx pns32 av vbi j, r-crq vmb vbi n2 pp-f n1? d n1 vhb d dt n2, pp-f rg-crq j n1 cc n1, po11 n1 av vvz. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 9
31 Let mee therefore say thus much of this portion of Scripture, that it is very seasonable for the occasion, Let me Therefore say thus much of this portion of Scripture, that it is very seasonable for the occasion, vvb pno11 av vvi av d pp-f d n1 pp-f n1, cst pn31 vbz av j p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 9
32 and very sutable to his person that here lyes before vs, of whom I doubt not to pronounce him the faithfull St. & seruant of Iesus Christ; and very suitable to his person that Here lies before us, of whom I doubt not to pronounce him the faithful Saint & servant of Iesus christ; cc av j p-acp po31 n1 cst av vvz p-acp pno12, pp-f ro-crq pns11 vvb xx pc-acp vvi pno31 dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 10
33 and therefore precious in the sight of God. and Therefore precious in the sighed of God. cc av j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 10
34 Now come wee to the worke wee haue in hand, that so wee may see how this Text takes place in point of Coherence with tha rest of the Psalme. Now come we to the work we have in hand, that so we may see how this Text Takes place in point of Coherence with than rest of the Psalm. av vvb pns12 p-acp dt n1 pns12 vhb p-acp n1, cst av pns12 vmb vvi c-crq d n1 vvz n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 10
35 The voyce of Thankesgiuing doth with a spirituall trumpet soundforth the praise of God in this Psalme, wherein ( Dauid who was the sweet Singer of Israell) hath many notes of thankful remembrance for the manifolde deliuerances that GOD had vouchsafed vnto him; The voice of Thanksgiving does with a spiritual trumpet soundforth the praise of God in this Psalm, wherein (David who was the sweet Singer of Israel) hath many notes of thankful remembrance for the manifold Deliverances that GOD had vouchsafed unto him; dt n1 pp-f n1 vdz p-acp dt j n1 av dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n1, c-crq (np1 r-crq vbds dt j n1 pp-f np1) vhz d n2 pp-f j n1 p-acp dt j n2 cst np1 vhd vvn p-acp pno31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 11
36 but more particularly hee instances in that mercy that the Lord shewed in keeping him from Saul, who hunted after his life in the desart of Maon: And in the 3. verse, he tels vs that when the sorrowes of death had compassed him round about, but more particularly he instances in that mercy that the Lord showed in keeping him from Saul, who hunted After his life in the desert of Maon: And in the 3. verse, he tells us that when the sorrows of death had compassed him round about, cc-acp av-dc av-j pns31 n2 p-acp d n1 cst dt n1 vvd p-acp vvg pno31 p-acp np1, r-crq vvd p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: cc p-acp dt crd n1, pns31 vvz pno12 d q-crq dt n2 pp-f n1 vhd vvn pno31 av-j a-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 11
37 then hee began to lay hold on God, assuring himselfe that neither Saul, nor any of his argents, should eyther catch or kill him without that diuine permission which did watch ouer him: then he began to lay hold on God, assuring himself that neither Saul, nor any of his argents, should either catch or kill him without that divine permission which did watch over him: cs pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp np1, vvg px31 d dx np1, ccx d pp-f po31 n2, vmd av-d vvi cc vvi pno31 p-acp d j-jn n1 r-crq vdd vvi p-acp pno31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 12
38 and there fore hee will put his life into the hands of God, and vpon that very ground, he will set vp his rest: and there before he will put his life into the hands of God, and upon that very ground, he will Set up his rest: cc a-acp p-acp pns31 vmb vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, cc p-acp d j n1, pns31 vmb vvi a-acp po31 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 12
39 which hee doth in the 7. verse, Returne O my soule vnto thy rest; which he does in the 7. verse, Return Oh my soul unto thy rest; r-crq pns31 vdz p-acp dt crd n1, vvb uh po11 n1 p-acp po21 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 12
40 and because they are vnworthy of future blessings, who are not thankfull for former, hee therefore comes in the 12. & 13. verses with his quid retribuam Domino? what shal I render to the Lord for all his mercies? then the cup of saluation must bee mentioned, and Because they Are unworthy of future blessings, who Are not thankful for former, he Therefore comes in the 12. & 13. Verses with his quid retribuam Domino? what shall I render to the Lord for all his Mercies? then the cup of salvation must be mentioned, cc c-acp pns32 vbr j pp-f j-jn n2, r-crq vbr xx j p-acp j, pns31 av vvz p-acp dt crd cc crd n2 p-acp po31 fw-la fw-la fw-la? q-crq vmb pns11 vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp d po31 n2? av dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vbi vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 12
41 and the vowes must bee paide: making my Text the reason of all this; and the vows must be paid: making my Text the reason of all this; cc dt n2 vmb vbi vvn: vvg po11 n1 dt n1 pp-f d d; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 13
42 Because the Lord will take such care, both of the bodies and soules, of the liues and deaths of his Saints, that whether hee preserue them from the hands of Tyrants, Because the Lord will take such care, both of the bodies and Souls, of the lives and death's of his Saints, that whither he preserve them from the hands of Tyrants, c-acp dt n1 vmb vvi d n1, d pp-f dt n2 cc n2, pp-f dt n2 cc n2 pp-f po31 n2, cst cs pns31 vvb pno32 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 13
43 or else suffer them to be euill intreated or persecuted, that so God may be glorified, this shall be surely imprinted in the hearts of the faithfull, that they are right deere and precious in the sight of God. or Else suffer them to be evil entreated or persecuted, that so God may be glorified, this shall be surely imprinted in the hearts of the faithful, that they Are right deer and precious in the sighed of God. cc av vvi pno32 pc-acp vbi av-jn vvn cc vvn, cst av np1 vmb vbi vvn, d vmb vbi av-j vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j, cst pns32 vbr j-jn j-jn cc j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 13
44 And thus much shall suffice for the Analysis of the whole Psalme, and the particular sense and meaning of the Text it selfe. And thus much shall suffice for the Analysis of the Whole Psalm, and the particular sense and meaning of the Text it self. cc av d vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, cc dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pn31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 14
45 Now it remaines, that wee take the Text asunder, and note vnto you the diuident Branches thereof: Now it remains, that we take the Text asunder, and note unto you the divident Branches thereof: av pn31 vvz, cst pns12 vvb dt n1 av, cc vvb p-acp pn22 dt n1 n2 av: (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 14
46 1 Obserue the disp•sition of the Saints themselues, that so their corruption, may put on incorruption; 1 Observe the disp•sition of the Saints themselves, that so their corruption, may put on incorruption; vvd vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n2 px32, cst av po32 n1, vmb vvi p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 14
47 and that in their earthly peregrination, they may passe from the Kingdome of Grace, to the Kingdome of Glory. and that in their earthly peregrination, they may pass from the Kingdom of Grace, to the Kingdom of Glory. cc cst p-acp po32 j n1, pns32 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 14
48 2 Obserue the Acceptation of the Saints with God: 2 Observe the Acceptation of the Saints with God: crd vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n2 p-acp np1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 15
49 to earthly men, they are but meane, base, and contemptible, in the sight of this world; to earthly men, they Are but mean, base, and contemptible, in the sighed of this world; p-acp j n2, pns32 vbr p-acp j, j, cc j, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 15
50 but in the sight of God, right deere and precious; and as they value Dauids life in the 2 of Sam. 18.3. thy life, say they, is worth tenne thousand of ours: but in the sighed of God, right deer and precious; and as they valve David life in the 2 of Sam. 18.3. thy life, say they, is worth tenne thousand of ours: cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, av-jn j-jn cc j; cc c-acp pns32 vvb npg1 n1 p-acp dt crd pp-f np1 crd. po21 n1, vvb pns32, vbz j crd crd pp-f png12: (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 15
51 So indeed, one faithfull Seruant of the Lord, is worth tenne thousand others in the sight of God, So indeed, one faithful Servant of the Lord, is worth tenne thousand Others in the sighed of God, av av, crd j n1 pp-f dt n1, vbz j crd crd n2-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 15
52 for they are precious in his sight. for they Are precious in his sighed. c-acp pns32 vbr j p-acp po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 15
53 1 Ratione praetij, by reason of the price that was paide to redeeme their soules withall, 1 Ration praetij, by reason of the price that was paid to Redeem their Souls withal, crd n1 fw-la, p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 cst vbds vvn pc-acp vvi po32 n2 av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 15
54 and that was, the precious bloud of Iesus Christ, as the Apostle witnesseth, 1 Pet. 1 Chap. Verse 19. Potens non perdet, saith a Father, quod pecunia emebat, A great man will not loose that which hee purchaseth with his money, Nec Christus perdet quod sanguine emebat, then may wee bee sure that Christ will not loose that which hee purchased with his bloud: that precious bloud. and that was, the precious blood of Iesus christ, as the Apostle Witnesseth, 1 Pet. 1 Chap. Verse 19. Potens non Perdet, Says a Father, quod Pecunia emebat, A great man will not lose that which he purchases with his money, Nec Christus Perdet quod sanguine emebat, then may we be sure that christ will not lose that which he purchased with his blood: that precious blood. cc cst vbds, dt j n1 pp-f np1 np1, p-acp dt n1 vvz, crd np1 vvn np1 n1 crd fw-la fw-fr fw-la, vvz dt n1, fw-la fw-la fw-la, dt j n1 vmb xx vvi cst r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp po31 n1, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, av vmb pns12 vbi j cst np1 vmb xx vvi cst r-crq pns31 vvd p-acp po31 n1: cst j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 16
55 2 Ratione tituli, they are precious by reason of their title that God hath giuen them, they are called the Saynts of God. 2 Ration Titles, they Are precious by reason of their title that God hath given them, they Are called the Saints of God. crd n1 fw-la, pns32 vbr j p-acp n1 pp-f po32 n1 cst np1 vhz vvn pno32, pns32 vbr vvn dt n2 pp-f np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 17
56 What greater honor can there bee? Crownes and Scepters comes short of this, vnles they be within the compasse of this: Herauldry hath no such scutchions: Christianity hath the best Coate; What greater honour can there be? Crowns and Sceptres comes short of this, unless they be within the compass of this: Heraldry hath not such scutcheons: Christianity hath the best Coat; q-crq jc n1 vmb a-acp vbi? ng1 cc n2 vvz j pp-f d, cs pns32 vbb p-acp dt n1 pp-f d: n1 vhz xx d n2: np1 vhz dt js n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 17
57 the Crest or helme, it is saluation it selfe, Ephes. 6.17. the Crest or helm, it is salvation it self, Ephesians 6.17. dt n1 cc n1, pn31 vbz n1 pn31 n1, np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 17
58 & therefore no meruaile though Theodosius the Emperour did preferre his Christianity before his Crowne, Mallem me esse Christianum quàm Imperatorem. & Therefore no marvel though Theodosius the Emperor did prefer his Christianity before his Crown, Mallem me esse Christian quàm Imperatorem. cc av dx n1 cs np1 dt n1 vdd vvi po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1, fw-la pno11 fw-la np1 fw-la fw-la. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 17
59 3 Ratione proemij, precious they are by reason of the reward laide vp for them; they haue precious promises made to them, as Saint Peter saith, 2 Pet. 1.4. They labour not in vaine, as the men of this world doe: 3 Ration proemij, precious they Are by reason of the reward laid up for them; they have precious promises made to them, as Saint Peter Says, 2 Pet. 1.4. They labour not in vain, as the men of this world do: crd n1 fw-la, j pns32 vbr p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 vvd a-acp p-acp pno32; pns32 vhb j n2 vvn p-acp pno32, c-acp n1 np1 vvz, crd np1 crd. pns32 vvb xx p-acp j, c-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1 vdb: (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 18
60 Doubtlesse man, saith Dauid, disquieteth himselfe in vaine, he heapeth vp riches, and cannot tell who shall gather them: Doubtless man, Says David, disquieteth himself in vain, he heapeth up riches, and cannot tell who shall gather them: av-j n1, vvz np1, vvz px31 p-acp j, pns31 vvz a-acp n2, cc vmbx vvi r-crq vmb vvi pno32: (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 18
61 But as for the Saints, when they haue finished their course, there is laide vp for them a crowne of glory; But as for the Saints, when they have finished their course, there is laid up for them a crown of glory; cc-acp c-acp p-acp dt n2, c-crq pns32 vhb vvn po32 n1, pc-acp vbz vvn a-acp p-acp pno32 dt n1 pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 18
62 yea, for all them that loue the comming of the Lord Iesus Christ, 2 Tim. 4.8. Loe thus haue wee lookt vpon the Tree and the Branches, the Text and the parts; yea, for all them that love the coming of the Lord Iesus christ, 2 Tim. 4.8. Loe thus have we looked upon the Tree and the Branches, the Text and the parts; uh, p-acp d pno32 cst vvb dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1 np1 np1, crd np1 crd. np1 av vhb pns12 vvd p-acp dt n1 cc dt n2, dt n1 cc dt n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 18
63 now let vs gather the fruit thereof, beginning first with our first Branch, which is the Dissolution of the Saints. now let us gather the fruit thereof, beginning First with our First Branch, which is the Dissolution of the Saints. av vvb pno12 vvi dt n1 av, vvg ord p-acp po12 ord n1, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 19
64 There is a hedge made about Iob the iust, which doth much trouble the Diuel, insomuch that Sathan cannot come at him, Iob 1.10. There is a hedge made about Job the just, which does much trouble the devil, insomuch that Sathan cannot come At him, Job 1.10. pc-acp vbz dt n1 vvd p-acp np1 dt j, r-crq vdz d vvi dt n1, av cst np1 vmbx vvi p-acp pno31, np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 19
65 nor yet the gates of hell preuaile against him, what is this but Gods prouidence which watcheth ouer the righteous, nor yet the gates of hell prevail against him, what is this but God's providence which watches over the righteous, ccx av dt n2 pp-f n1 vvi p-acp pno31, r-crq vbz d p-acp ng1 n1 r-crq vvz p-acp dt j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 19
66 and so protects that a hayre fals not from their heads without it; and so protects that a hair falls not from their Heads without it; cc av vvz cst dt n1 vvz xx p-acp po32 n2 p-acp pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 20
67 Wherevpon it is that Chrisostome cheares vp the hearts of the faithfull thus, Si sic custodiantur superflua tua in quanta securitate est anima tua? If saith hee, the haires of thy head and the least part of thy body be so kept, in what safety is thy soule preserued? Whereupon it is that Chrysostom cheers up the hearts of the faithful thus, Si sic custodiantur superflua tua in quanta securitate est anima tua? If Says he, the hairs of thy head and the least part of thy body be so kept, in what safety is thy soul preserved? c-crq pn31 vbz cst np1 vvz a-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j av, fw-mi fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la p-acp fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la? cs vvz pns31, dt n2 pp-f po21 n1 cc dt ds n1 pp-f po21 n1 vbb av vvn, p-acp r-crq n1 vbz po21 n1 vvn? (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 20
68 And yet notwithstanding this keeping out of Sathan, by the moundes of Gods mercy, yet wee haue no quare impedit against death, nothing keepes it out; And yet notwithstanding this keeping out of Sathan, by the mounds of God's mercy, yet we have no quare Impediment against death, nothing keeps it out; cc av p-acp d vvg av pp-f np1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1, av pns12 vhb dx fw-la fw-la p-acp n1, pix vvz pn31 av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 20
69 for the very Saints who are so deare in the sight of God, euen they must dye: for the very Saints who Are so deer in the sighed of God, even they must die: p-acp dt j n2 r-crq vbr av j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, av pns32 vmb vvi: (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 21
70 the sentence is irreuocable, all the children of Adam are within compasse of it, for in him, the sentence is irrevocable, all the children of Adam Are within compass of it, for in him, dt n1 vbz j, d dt n2 pp-f np1 vbr p-acp n1 pp-f pn31, c-acp p-acp pno31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 21
71 as the Apostle saith, 1 Cor. 15. in Adam al men dye. Here then let vs erect our first pillar from this first poynt. as the Apostle Says, 1 Cor. 15. in Adam all men die. Here then let us erect our First pillar from this First point. c-acp dt n1 vvz, crd np1 crd p-acp np1 d n2 vvi. av av vvb pno12 vvi po12 ord n1 p-acp d ord n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 21
72 The very hieres of saluation, amongst others, are subiect to dissolution: The very hieres of salvation, among Others, Are Subject to dissolution: dt j n2 pp-f n1, p-acp n2-jn, vbr j-jn p-acp n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 21
73 though they be the lords Iewels, and pretious in his sight, yet euen they must lay downe their earthly Tabernacles: thus saith the scriptures. though they be the Lords Jewels, and precious in his sighed, yet even they must lay down their earthly Tabernacles: thus Says the Scriptures. cs pns32 vbb dt n2 n2, cc j p-acp po31 n1, av av pns32 vmb vvi a-acp po32 j n2: av vvz dt n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 21
74 There is a statute vpon the liues of all flesh, statutum est omnibus mori, saith the Apostle, Heb. 9.27. it is appointed for all men to dye and after comes the iudgement: There is a statute upon the lives of all Flesh, Statutum est omnibus Mori, Says the Apostle, Hebrew 9.27. it is appointed for all men to die and After comes the judgement: pc-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, vvz dt n1, np1 crd. pn31 vbz vvn p-acp d n2 pc-acp vvi cc a-acp vvz dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 22
75 Not onely Ahab, who sells himselfe to commit wickednesse, 1 Kin. 22.37. nor Ierobeam who makes Israel sin, 2 Kin. 14.20. nor Demas, who forsaketh God to follow the world, 2 Tim. 4 10. but faithfull Abraham, righteous Noah, iust Iob, Godly Dorcas, yea Lazarus the friend of Christ shall fall asleepe. Not only Ahab, who sells himself to commit wickedness, 1 Kin. 22.37. nor Jeroboam who makes Israel since, 2 Kin. 14.20. nor Demas, who Forsaketh God to follow the world, 2 Tim. 4 10. but faithful Abraham, righteous Noah, just Job, Godly Dorcas, yea Lazarus the friend of christ shall fallen asleep. xx av-j np1, r-crq vvz px31 pc-acp vvi n1, crd n1. crd. ccx n1 r-crq vvz np1 n1, crd n1. crd. ccx np1, r-crq vvz np1 pc-acp vvi dt n1, crd np1 crd crd p-acp j np1, j np1, j np1, j np1, uh np1 dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb vvi j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 22
76 We will looke somewhat particularly vpon some of these instances and begin with Dorcas, of whom we reade, Acts 9. verse 36. and 37. the holy Ghost reports the place where shee dwelt, Ioppa: this woman was by profession, a Disciple; We will look somewhat particularly upon Some of these instances and begin with Dorcas, of whom we read, Acts 9. verse 36. and 37. the holy Ghost reports the place where she dwelled, Joppa: this woman was by profession, a Disciple; pns12 vmb vvi av av-j p-acp d pp-f d n2 cc vvb p-acp np1, pp-f ro-crq pns12 vvb, n2 crd n1 crd cc crd dt j n1 vvz dt n1 c-crq pns31 vvd, np1: d n1 vbds p-acp n1, dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 23
77 that is, a follower and scholler of Christ Iesus: then looke into the fruits of her profession, which is all in all: that is, a follower and scholar of christ Iesus: then look into the fruits of her profession, which is all in all: d vbz, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 np1: av vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, r-crq vbz d p-acp d: (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 23
78 the Text saith, that shee was full of good workes, she did abound in them, & yet this good & godly Matron falles sicke and dyes: the Text Says, that she was full of good works, she did abound in them, & yet this good & godly Matron falls sick and dies: dt n1 vvz, cst pns31 vbds j pp-f j n2, pns31 vdd vvi p-acp pno32, cc av d j cc j n1 vvz j cc vvz: (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 23
79 Lazarus who is styled the friend of Christ, fals asleepe; a gentle and comfortable expression of our death, Iohn 11.11. Abraham, whom God will make a Secretary to his intentions, because he is so carefull to bring vp his family in the feare of God, Gen. 18.19. euen this Father of the faithfull shall fall asleepe, and yeeld vp the spirit in manus Domini, into the hands of that God that gaue it, Gen. 25.8. What shall I say of old Isaac, the Patriarches, of Moses, Aron, Ioshua, Samuel, Daniel, and the rest; Lazarus who is styled the friend of christ, falls asleep; a gentle and comfortable expression of our death, John 11.11. Abraham, whom God will make a Secretary to his intentions, Because he is so careful to bring up his family in the Fear of God, Gen. 18.19. even this Father of the faithful shall fallen asleep, and yield up the Spirit in manus Domini, into the hands of that God that gave it, Gen. 25.8. What shall I say of old Isaac, the Patriarchs, of Moses, Aron, Ioshua, Samuel, daniel, and the rest; np1 r-crq vbz vvn dt n1 pp-f np1, vvz j; dt j cc j n1 pp-f po12 n1, np1 crd. np1, ro-crq np1 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp po31 n2, c-acp pns31 vbz av j pc-acp vvi a-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd. av d n1 pp-f dt j vmb vvi j, cc vvi a-acp dt n1 p-acp fw-la fw-la, p-acp dt n2 pp-f cst np1 cst vvd pn31, np1 crd. q-crq vmb pns11 vvi pp-f j np1, dt n2, pp-f np1, np1, np1, np1, np1, cc dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 23
80 all which are gone downe into the graue, notwithstanding their gifts and graces from aboue? Let not this seeme strange, whereby that any should take vpon them to dispute with God, all which Are gone down into the graven, notwithstanding their Gifts and graces from above? Let not this seem strange, whereby that any should take upon them to dispute with God, d r-crq vbr vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1, c-acp po32 n2 cc n2 p-acp a-acp? vvb xx d vvi j, c-crq cst d vmd vvi p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 25
81 and to aske, then what is the difference betwixt Saints, and sonnes of Belial, seeing all must dye? Perchance the question will arise, and to ask, then what is the difference betwixt Saints, and Sons of Belial, seeing all must die? Perchance the question will arise, cc pc-acp vvi, av q-crq vbz dt n1 p-acp n2, cc n2 pp-f np1, vvg d vmb vvi? av dt n1 vmb vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 25
82 as sometimes the Spouse of Christ is put to it, Cant. 5.9. who when shee had spoken at large, concerning the royall dignities of her Bridegroome, the question is askt; as sometime the Spouse of christ is put to it, Cant 5.9. who when she had spoken At large, Concerning the royal dignities of her Bridegroom, the question is asked; c-acp av dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn p-acp pn31, np1 crd. r-crq c-crq pns31 vhd vvn p-acp j, vvg dt j n2 pp-f po31 n1, dt n1 vbz vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 25
83 What is thy beloued more then another beloued, that thou dost so extol him? So it may be said, what priuiledge haue the Saints aboue others, seeing they must dye as well as others? The Solution of this proposition will rather shew it selfe in Reasons, What is thy Beloved more then Another Beloved, that thou dost so extol him? So it may be said, what privilege have the Saints above Others, seeing they must die as well as Others? The Solution of this proposition will rather show it self in Reasons, r-crq vbz po21 j-vvn n1 av j-jn vvn, cst pns21 vd2 av vvi pno31? av pn31 vmb vbi vvn, r-crq n1 vhb dt n2 p-acp n2-jn, vvg pns32 vmb vvi a-acp av c-acp n2-jn? dt n1 pp-f d n1 vmb av-c vvi pn31 n1 p-acp n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 26
84 for the Saints dissolution, then in any other kinde of disputations. for the Saints dissolution, then in any other kind of disputations. p-acp dt ng1 n1, av p-acp d j-jn n1 pp-f n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 26
85 The first Reason why they should be dissolued as well as others, is vt originalis corruptio destruatur; namely, that our sinfull nature and originall corruption might be destroyed, which cannot be so long as we liue vpon earth: The First Reason why they should be dissolved as well as Others, is vt originalis Corruption destruatur; namely, that our sinful nature and original corruption might be destroyed, which cannot be so long as we live upon earth: dt ord n1 c-crq pns32 vmd vbi vvn a-acp av c-acp n2-jn, vbz fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la; av, cst po12 j n1 cc j-jn n1 vmd vbi vvn, r-crq vmbx vbi av av-j c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 26
86 wee shall haue those Reliquia peccati, those remnants of sinne about vs doe what wee can: we shall have those Reliquia peccati, those remnants of sin about us do what we can: pns12 vmb vhi d fw-la fw-la, d n2 pp-f n1 p-acp pno12 vdb r-crq pns12 vmb: (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 27
87 velis nollis i•••a fines, habitabit Iebuseus; doe what wee can, this Iebusite of corruption will dwell within vs: velis nollis i•••a fines, habitabit Iebuseus; do what we can, this Iebusite of corruption will dwell within us: fw-la fw-la fw-la n2, fw-la fw-la; vdb r-crq pns12 vmb, d np1 pp-f n1 vmb vvi p-acp pno12: (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 27
88 It is an Inmate which will not be remoued, vntill the house of our earthly body bee pulled downe, 2 Cor. 5.1.2. It is an Inmate which will not be removed, until the house of our earthly body be pulled down, 2 Cor. 5.1.2. pn31 vbz dt zz r-crq vmb xx vbi vvn, c-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 j n1 vbi vvn a-acp, crd np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 27
89 Yea all those (Romish pennances) of scourgings or superstitious inflictions, giues no purgations for it, no not the strict and restrictiue course of the faithfull who by abstinence endeuour to bring downe their bodies, Yea all those (Romish penances) of scourgings or superstitious inflictions, gives no purgations for it, no not the strict and restrictive course of the faithful who by abstinence endeavour to bring down their bodies, uh d d (np1 n2) pp-f n2 cc j n2, vvz dx n2 p-acp pn31, uh-dx xx dt j cc j n1 pp-f dt j r-crq p-acp n1 n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp po32 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 28
90 and by praier to raise vp their soules, yet notwithstanding whilst life lasteth, this sinfull nature of ours remaineth: and by prayer to raise up their Souls, yet notwithstanding while life lasteth, this sinful nature of ours remains: cc p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp po32 n2, av c-acp cs n1 vvz, d j n1 pp-f png12 vvz: (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 28
91 I denie not, but with a magis and a minus these blessed meanes, will take away through Gods blessing the exuberancy of it, I deny not, but with a magis and a minus these blessed means, will take away through God's blessing the exuberancy of it, pns11 vvb xx, cc-acp p-acp dt n2 cc dt fw-la d j-vvn n2, vmb vvi av p-acp ng1 n1 dt n1 pp-f pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 28
92 as a father wel obserues, Subiugari potest, exterminari non potest, and in this case wee may content our selues with the answere that God giues Rebecca in the 25. of Genes. she begs of God to know what is the reason of that extraordinary strugling and striuing in her body, as a father well observes, Subiugari potest, exterminari non potest, and in this case we may content our selves with the answer that God gives Rebecca in the 25. of Genesis. she begs of God to know what is the reason of that extraordinary struggling and striving in her body, c-acp dt n1 av vvz, fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-fr fw-la, cc p-acp d n1 pns12 vmb vvi po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 cst np1 vvz np1 p-acp dt crd pp-f zz. pns31 vvz pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f cst j j-vvg cc vvg p-acp po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 29
93 and God tels her she hath two manner of people within her, for so she had Iacob and Esau, so haue we the flesh and spirit striuing within vs, Gala. 5.17. and will not giue ouer, till we giue ouer; and God tells her she hath two manner of people within her, for so she had Iacob and Esau, so have we the Flesh and Spirit striving within us, Gala. 5.17. and will not give over, till we give over; cc np1 vvz pno31 pns31 vhz crd n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno31, c-acp av pns31 vhd np1 cc np1, av vhb pns12 dt n1 cc n1 vvg p-acp pno12, np1 crd. cc vmb xx vvi a-acp, c-acp pns12 vvb a-acp; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 29
94 and therefore it is expedient for the Saints to dye, that so they might be rid of this sinfull nature, which they shall neuer be whilst they liue. and Therefore it is expedient for the Saints to die, that so they might be rid of this sinful nature, which they shall never be while they live. cc av pn31 vbz j p-acp dt n2 pc-acp vvi, cst av pns32 vmd vbi vvn pp-f d j n1, r-crq pns32 vmb av-x vbi cs pns32 vvb. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 29
95 A second Reason why they should dye as well as others, is, vt fides exerceatur, that our faith might be exercised in the apprehension and application of those spirituall and precious promises made ouer to the righteous; A second Reason why they should die as well as Others, is, vt fides exerceatur, that our faith might be exercised in the apprehension and application of those spiritual and precious promises made over to the righteous; dt ord n1 c-crq pns32 vmd vvi c-acp av c-acp n2-jn, vbz, fw-la fw-la ng1, cst po12 n1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d j cc j n2 vvd a-acp p-acp dt j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 30
96 for the Definition of Faith tels vs of a great worke that faith hath to doe; for the Definition of Faith tells us of a great work that faith hath to do; p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz pno12 pp-f dt j n1 cst n1 vhz pc-acp vdi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 30
97 Faith, saith the Apostle, is the substance of things hoped for, and the euidence of things not seene, Heb. 11.1. Faith, Says the Apostle, is the substance of things hoped for, and the evidence of things not seen, Hebrew 11.1. n1, vvz dt n1, vbz dt n1 pp-f n2 vvn p-acp, cc dt n1 pp-f n2 xx vvn, np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 30
98 Now then that our Faith may at length haue the fruition of those things that it hath beleued, there shall be an end of the life of the beleeuer, that so possession may bee had of all those tenents that Faith formerly held: Now then that our Faith may At length have the fruition of those things that it hath believed, there shall be an end of the life of the believer, that so possession may be had of all those tenants that Faith formerly held: av av cst po12 n1 vmb p-acp n1 vhb dt n1 pp-f d n2 cst pn31 vhz vvn, pc-acp vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst av n1 vmb vbi vhn pp-f d d n2 cst n1 av-j vvn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 31
99 but shall wee alwaies beleeue, and not inioy what we haue beleeued? this then must be by the cessation of life; but shall we always believe, and not enjoy what we have believed? this then must be by the cessation of life; cc-acp vmb pns12 av vvb, cc xx vvi r-crq pns12 vhb vvn? d av vmb vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 31
100 that is, of this life, that so we may inherite life euerlasting, and then our faith ceaseth, that is, of this life, that so we may inherit life everlasting, and then our faith ceases, d vbz, pp-f d n1, cst av pns12 vmb vvi n1 j, cc av po12 n1 vvz, (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 31
101 and we possesse what hath beene hoped for. and we possess what hath been hoped for. cc pns12 vvb r-crq vhz vbn vvn p-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 31
102 A third Reason why the Saints should dye, vt perfectio obtineatur, wee are in via, in the way to heauen, A third Reason why the Saints should die, vt Perfection obtineatur, we Are in via, in the Way to heaven, dt ord n1 c-crq dt n2 vmd vvi, fw-la fw-la ng1, pns12 vbr p-acp fw-la, p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 31
103 but wee are not yet in patria, wee looke for that house which is not made with hands, but eternall in the heauens, 2 Cor. 5.1. but we Are not yet in patria, we look for that house which is not made with hands, but Eternal in the heavens, 2 Cor. 5.1. cc-acp pns12 vbr xx av p-acp fw-la, pns12 vvb p-acp d n1 r-crq vbz xx vvn p-acp n2, p-acp j p-acp dt n2, crd np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 32
104 Now this we cannot haue on earth; for this cause the Saints shall dye in the Lord, which is a blessed thing; Now this we cannot have on earth; for this cause the Saints shall die in the Lord, which is a blessed thing; av d pns12 vmbx vhi p-acp n1; p-acp d n1 dt n2 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1, r-crq vbz dt j-vvn n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 32
105 for then they rest from their labours, Reuel. 14. and then comes our perfection. for then they rest from their labours, Revel. 14. and then comes our perfection. c-acp cs pns32 vvb p-acp po32 n2, vvb. crd cc av vvz po12 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 32
106 Wee are now the Sons of God, saith the Apostle, but it appeares not what we shall be, 1 Ioh. 3. our knowledge, loue, and other fruitions being here but in part, 1 Cor. 13. but there we shall know perfectly, we Are now the Sons of God, Says the Apostle, but it appears not what we shall be, 1 John 3. our knowledge, love, and other fruitions being Here but in part, 1 Cor. 13. but there we shall know perfectly, pns12 vbr av dt n2 pp-f np1, vvz dt n1, p-acp pn31 vvz xx r-crq pns12 vmb vbi, crd np1 crd po12 n1, n1, cc j-jn n2 vbg av cc-acp p-acp n1, crd np1 crd p-acp a-acp pns12 vmb vvi av-j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 32
107 and obtaine perfection, when this corruption hath put on incorruption, and not before, 1 Cor. 15. Downe therefore must the earthly Tabernacles of the Saints, and obtain perfection, when this corruption hath put on incorruption, and not before, 1 Cor. 15. Down Therefore must the earthly Tabernacles of the Saints, cc vvi n1, c-crq d n1 vhz vvn p-acp n1, cc xx a-acp, crd np1 crd p-acp av vmb dt j n2 pp-f dt n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 33
108 before wee come to that hauen, and heauen, prepared for vs, Math. 24. These things then thus contracted, let the Doctrine be applied and inlarged in the Vses of it. before we come to that Haven, and heaven, prepared for us, Math. 24. These things then thus contracted, let the Doctrine be applied and enlarged in the Uses of it. c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp d n1, cc n1, vvn p-acp pno12, np1 crd d n2 av av vvn, vvb dt n1 vbb vvn cc vvn p-acp dt vvz pp-f pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 33
109 The 1. vse of this point, is as a voyce to call vpon the faithfull, that seeing they must bee dissolued, The 1. use of this point, is as a voice to call upon the faithful, that seeing they must be dissolved, dt crd n1 pp-f d n1, vbz p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j, cst vvg pns32 vmb vbi vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 33
110 and yet not when, nor where, nor how, is known vnto vs; let them be such in their conuersation, that they may be ready for their dissolution; and yet not when, nor where, nor how, is known unto us; let them be such in their Conversation, that they may be ready for their dissolution; cc av xx q-crq, ccx c-crq, ccx c-crq, vbz vvn p-acp pno12; vvb pno32 vbi d p-acp po32 n1, cst pns32 vmb vbi j p-acp po32 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 33
111 thus Iob, the iust waites for the day and houre, All the dayes of my appointed time, will I waite, thus Job, the just waits for the day and hour, All the days of my appointed time, will I wait, av np1, dt j vvz p-acp dt n1 cc n1, d dt n2 pp-f po11 j-vvn n1, vmb pns11 vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 34
112 vntill my changing shall come, Iob 14.14. and olde Iacob makes this his breathing-stoppe: until my changing shall come, Job 14.14. and old Iacob makes this his breathing-stoppe: c-acp po11 j-vvg vmb vvi, np1 crd. cc j np1 vvz d po31 j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 34
113 And the 49. of Genesis hee blesseth, and blesseth his children, and growes fainter and fainter, And the 49. of Genesis he Blesses, and Blesses his children, and grows fainter and fainter, cc dt crd pp-f n1 pns31 vvz, cc vvz po31 n2, cc vvz jc cc jc, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 34
114 and then like a swounding man, who takes something still to reuiue him; so doth hee, O Lord, saith hee, I haue waited for thy saluation; and then like a swooning man, who Takes something still to revive him; so does he, Oh Lord, Says he, I have waited for thy salvation; cc av av-j dt vvg n1, r-crq vvz pi av pc-acp vvi pno31; av vdz pns31, uh n1, vvz pns31, pns11 vhb vvn p-acp po21 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 34
115 this fetcht life in him as it were, and reuiued, euen the remembrance of saluation: this fetched life in him as it were, and revived, even the remembrance of salvation: d vvn n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp pn31 vbdr, cc vvn, av-j dt n1 pp-f n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 35
116 thus the righteous liue as not afraid to dye, as olde Pollicarpus tels his tormentors, according as Eusebius stories it vnto vs: thus the righteous live as not afraid to die, as old Pollicarpus tells his tormentors, according as Eusebius stories it unto us: av dt j vvi c-acp xx j pc-acp vvi, c-acp j np1 vvz po31 n2, vvg p-acp np1 n2 pn31 p-acp pno12: (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 35
117 I am this day, saith hee, fourescore yeares old, and I haue hitherto serued my God: I am this day, Says he, fourescore Years old, and I have hitherto served my God: pns11 vbm d n1, vvz pns31, crd n2 j, cc pns11 vhb av vvn po11 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 35
118 O blessed age, and time well spent in the seruice of God: Oh blessed age, and time well spent in the service of God: uh j-vvn n1, cc n1 av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 35
119 for, let vs not thinke to dye the death of the righteous, vnlesse wee liue the life of the righteous; for, let us not think to die the death of the righteous, unless we live the life of the righteous; c-acp, vvb pno12 xx vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j, cs pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f dt j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 35
120 our conuersation then must be in heauen, Phil. 3. and we must liue here in this world, our Conversation then must be in heaven, Philip 3. and we must live Here in this world, po12 n1 av vmb vbi p-acp n1, np1 crd cc pns12 vmb vvi av p-acp d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 36
121 euen as the Fishes doe in the Sea; who though they liue in the salt and brackish water, yet they are fresh; even as the Fish do in the Sea; who though they live in the salt and brackish water, yet they Are fresh; av c-acp dt n2 vdb p-acp dt n1; r-crq cs pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1 cc j n1, av pns32 vbr j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 36
122 So though we liue in the middest of a wicked world, yet must wee be fresh and free from the common pollutions of this wicked world: So though we live in the midst of a wicked world, yet must we be fresh and free from the Common pollutions of this wicked world: av cs pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, av vmb pns12 vbi j cc j p-acp dt j n2 pp-f d j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 36
123 Then shall we not fulfill the lusts of the flesh, as the vngodly doe, for they put too their whole strength, they draw sins together, Then shall we not fulfil the Lustiest of the Flesh, as the ungodly doe, for they put too their Whole strength, they draw Sins together, av vmb pns12 xx vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1, c-acp dt j n1, c-acp pns32 vvd av po32 j-jn n1, pns32 vvb n2 av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 36
124 and pull them as it were with cartropes, Esay. 5.18 Let the Saints make ready for the comming of the Lord Iesus Christ, and pull them as it were with Cartropes, Isaiah. 5.18 Let the Saints make ready for the coming of the Lord Iesus christ, cc vvi pno32 p-acp pn31 vbdr p-acp n2, np1. crd vvb dt n2 vvb j p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1 np1 np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 37
125 and cry with them, Lord Iesus come quickly, Come quickly Lord Iesus. The 2. vse belonging to this poynt limits our lamentations; and cry with them, Lord Iesus come quickly, Come quickly Lord Iesus. The 2. use belonging to this point Limits our lamentations; cc vvb p-acp pno32, n1 np1 vvb av-j, vvb av-j n1 np1. dt crd n1 vvg p-acp d n1 n2 po12 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 37
126 I would not haue you ignorant, saith the Apostle, concerning those that fall asleepe, that the sorrow you take bee not like theirs that haue no hope 1. Thes. 4.13. I would not have you ignorant, Says the Apostle, Concerning those that fallen asleep, that the sorrow you take be not like theirs that have no hope 1. Thebes 4.13. pns11 vmd xx vhi pn22 j, vvz dt n1, vvg d cst vvb j, cst dt n1 pn22 vvb vbb xx av-j png32 cst vhb dx n1 crd np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 37
127 no, this were to shew that we preferred earth before heauen, and the comfort and ioyes of earth, before heauen. no, this were to show that we preferred earth before heaven, and the Comfort and Joys of earth, before heaven. uh-dx, d vbdr pc-acp vvi cst pns12 vvd n1 p-acp n1, cc dt n1 cc n2 pp-f n1, p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 37
128 We can tell directly what our meanes and sollaces are here on earth, but no eye hath seen, We can tell directly what our means and solaces Are Here on earth, but no eye hath seen, pns12 vmb vvi av-j q-crq po12 n2 cc n2 vbr av p-acp n1, cc-acp dx n1 vhz vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 38
129 nor eare hath heard, nor tongue can tell the ioyes that God hath prepared for them that loue him 1. Cor. 2.9. nor ear hath herd, nor tongue can tell the Joys that God hath prepared for them that love him 1. Cor. 2.9. ccx n1 vhz vvn, ccx n1 vmb vvi dt n2 cst np1 vhz vvn p-acp pno32 cst vvb pno31 crd np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 38
130 Now this limitation for our mourning is not a prohibition to forbid all mourning, for not to be moued at all, is to shew a hard heart, lesse tender then the bruitish creatures, Now this limitation for our mourning is not a prohibition to forbid all mourning, for not to be moved At all, is to show a hard heart, less tender then the brutish creatures, av d n1 p-acp po12 n1 vbz xx dt n1 pc-acp vvi d n1, c-acp xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d, vbz pc-acp vvi dt j n1, av-dc j cs dt j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 38
131 for they will bleate, and mone after one another; for they will bleat, and moan After one Another; c-acp pns32 n1 vvb, cc vvi p-acp crd j-jn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 38
132 but it is the excesse of mourning that is condemned, as Bernard obserues, Non culpamus lachrymarum effectum, sed excessum, not the matter so much as the manner is sometimes to be reproued: but it is the excess of mourning that is condemned, as Bernard observes, Non culpamus lachrymarum effectum, sed excessum, not the matter so much as the manner is sometime to be reproved: cc-acp pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 cst vbz vvn, c-acp np1 vvz, fw-fr fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la, xx dt n1 av av-d c-acp dt n1 vbz av pc-acp vbi vvn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 39
133 and surely when Passion settles, then shall we see the euill of this violence; and surely when Passion settles, then shall we see the evil of this violence; cc av-j c-crq n1 vvz, av vmb pns12 vvi dt n-jn pp-f d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 39
134 and when religion sends arguments after the dead, as Noah put forth the Doue vpon the abatement of the waters, and when Religion sends Arguments After the dead, as Noah put forth the Dove upon the abatement of the waters, cc c-crq n1 vvz n2 p-acp dt j, c-acp np1 vvd av dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 39
135 then doe wee, or may wee find all that labour lost, for they are not lost that are gone before, Non sunt amissi, sed praemissi: then do we, or may we find all that labour lost, for they Are not lost that Are gone before, Non sunt amissi, sed praemissi: av vdb pns12, cc vmb pns12 vvi d cst n1 vvn, c-acp pns32 vbr xx vvn cst vbr vvn a-acp, fw-fr fw-la fw-fr, fw-la fw-fr: (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 39
136 and Iobs restaurations may confirme this vnto vs, for of all that the ( Caldeans and Sabeans tooke from him he had it double restored, and Jobs restaurations may confirm this unto us, for of all that the (Chaldaeans and Sabeans took from him he had it double restored, cc n2 n2 vmb vvi d p-acp pno12, c-acp pp-f d cst dt (njp2 cc n2-jn vvd p-acp pno31 pns31 vhd pn31 av-jn vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 40
137 but for his children, iust so many as before; but for his children, just so many as before; cc-acp p-acp po31 n2, j av av-d c-acp a-acp; (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 40
138 and why not children two-fold? because the children were not lost, but at the resurrection should then appeare. and why not children twofold? Because the children were not lost, but At the resurrection should then appear. cc q-crq xx n2 n1? c-acp dt n2 vbdr xx vvn, cc-acp p-acp dt n1 vmd av vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 40
139 With this then I wil close vp this first point, and so come to the second. With this then I will close up this First point, and so come to the second. p-acp d av pns11 vmb vvi a-acp d ord n1, cc av vvb p-acp dt ord. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 40
140 2 Part of Diuision, The Saints acceptation; they are precious in the sight of God. 2 Part of Division, The Saints acceptation; they Are precious in the sighed of God. crd n1 pp-f n1, dt ng1 n1; pns32 vbr j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 40
141 When Samael was perswaded that amongst Ishaies sonnes the goodliest should haue had acceptation, and so bin King: When Samael was persuaded that among Isaiah Sons the Goodliest should have had acceptation, and so been King: c-crq np1 vbds vvn cst p-acp vvz n2 dt js vmd vhi vhn n1, cc av vbn n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 41
142 God tels him, that he looks not as man doth, on the countenance, or person, but on the heart, 1 Sam. 16.7. thence comes our acceptation with God, and for that God will regard vs, and for nothing else; God tells him, that he looks not as man does, on the countenance, or person, but on the heart, 1 Sam. 16.7. thence comes our acceptation with God, and for that God will regard us, and for nothing Else; np1 vvz pno31, cst pns31 vvz xx p-acp n1 vdz, p-acp dt n1, cc n1, cc-acp p-acp dt n1, crd np1 crd. av vvz po12 n1 p-acp np1, cc p-acp cst np1 vmb vvi pno12, cc p-acp pix av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 41
143 with him there is no respect of persons, Acts 10. vntill we come to feare him, loue, and obey him; with him there is no respect of Persons, Acts 10. until we come to Fear him, love, and obey him; p-acp pno31 pc-acp vbz dx n1 pp-f n2, n2 crd p-acp pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi pno31, n1, cc vvi pno31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 41
144 O then he loues vs dearely, then are wee precious in the sight of God. Oh then he loves us dearly, then Are we precious in the sighed of God. uh av pns31 vvz pno12 av-jn, av vbr pns12 j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 41
145 And hence may we gather towards a second point of Doctrine, teaching vs, that the Lords regard toward vs is as our hearts are towards him: And hence may we gather towards a second point of Doctrine, teaching us, that the lords regard towards us is as our hearts Are towards him: cc av vmb pns12 vvi p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f n1, vvg pno12, cst dt n2 vvb p-acp pno12 vbz p-acp po12 n2 vbr p-acp pno31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 42
146 if we feare him, loue him, and delight in him, then will he delight in vs; if we Fear him, love him, and delight in him, then will he delight in us; cs pns12 vvb pno31, vvb pno31, cc vvi p-acp pno31, av vmb pns31 vvi p-acp pno12; (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 42
147 we shall be precious and deere to him. we shall be precious and deer to him. pns12 vmb vbi j cc j-jn p-acp pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 42
148 To this the Scriptures doe accord, and to begin with that of the 37. Psal. 37. Verse, Marke the vpright man, and behold the iust, the latter end of that man shall be peace: To this the Scriptures do accord, and to begin with that of the 37. Psalm 37. Verse, Mark the upright man, and behold the just, the latter end of that man shall be peace: p-acp d dt n2 vdb vvi, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp d pp-f dt crd np1 crd n1, vvb dt av-j n1, cc vvb dt j, dt d n1 pp-f d n1 vmb vbi n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 42
149 as who should say, such men are worth the marking. as who should say, such men Are worth the marking. p-acp r-crq vmd vvi, d n2 vbr j dt vvg. (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 42
150 Againe, when God will declare whom he will grace or worship, Honorantes honorabo, they that honour mee, I will honour them, 1 Sam. 2.30. and as for them that despise him, hee regards them not, or as the last translation hath it, lightly esteemes them: Again, when God will declare whom he will grace or worship, Honoring Honorabo, they that honour me, I will honour them, 1 Sam. 2.30. and as for them that despise him, he regards them not, or as the last Translation hath it, lightly esteems them: av, c-crq np1 vmb vvi r-crq pns31 vmb vvi cc n1, np1 fw-la, pns32 d n1 pno11, pns11 vmb vvi pno32, crd np1 crd. cc c-acp p-acp pno32 cst vvb pno31, pns31 vvz pno32 xx, cc p-acp dt ord n1 vhz pn31, av-j vvz pno32: (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 43
151 the Lord regards our lowlinesse and humility, and will aduance the humble and meeke, as the blessed Virgin in her Magnificat, Luke 1.48. He regardeth the lowlinesse of his handmaid: the Lord regards our lowliness and humility, and will advance the humble and meek, as the blessed Virgae in her Magnificat, Luke 1.48. He Regardeth the lowliness of his handmaid: dt n1 vvz po12 n1 cc n1, cc vmb vvi dt j cc j, c-acp dt j-vvn n1 p-acp po31 fw-la, zz crd. pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f po31 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 43
152 these are the precious people in the sight of God, so precious, that if any shall hurt or iniure them, it is a battery against God himselfe; these Are the precious people in the sighed of God, so precious, that if any shall hurt or injure them, it is a battery against God himself; d vbr dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, av j, cst cs d vmb vvi cc vvi pno32, pn31 vbz dt n1 p-acp np1 px31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 43
153 for so saith the Prophet, He that toucheth you, or hurteth you, toucheth the apple of Gods owne eye, Zach. 2.8. for so Says the Prophet, He that touches you, or hurteth you, touches the apple of God's own eye, Zach 2.8. p-acp av vvz dt n1, pns31 cst vvz pn22, cc vvz pn22, vvz dt n1 pp-f n2 d n1, np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 44
154 Hath not Saul who afterwards is Paul, the question, to the same purpose? Acts 9. Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? as who should say, I feele the stripes, Hath not Saul who afterwards is Paul, the question, to the same purpose? Acts 9. Saul, Saul, why Persecutest thou me? as who should say, I feel the stripes, vhz xx np1 r-crq av vbz np1, dt n1, p-acp dt d n1? vvz crd np1, np1, q-crq vv2 pns21 pno11? p-acp r-crq vmd vvi, pns11 vvb dt n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 44
155 and beare the reproaches done against them. and bear the Reproaches done against them. cc vvi dt n2 vdn p-acp pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 44
156 O that men thought vpon this as often as they are thornes in the sides of Gods seruants, O that men Thought upon this as often as they Are thorns in the sides of God's Servants, sy d n2 vvd p-acp d c-acp av c-acp pns32 vbr n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 44
157 as often as they play vpon them for their profession! as often as they play upon them for their profession! c-acp av c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 n1! (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 44
158 Now in all these places wee see what tender care God taketh, how deere they are to the LORD; Now in all these places we see what tender care God Takes, how deer they Are to the LORD; av p-acp d d n2 pns12 vvb q-crq j n1 np1 vvz, c-crq j-jn pns32 vbr p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 45
159 but of all places that of the 25. of Mathew 40. where the vsage of his Saints is recited; but of all places that of the 25. of Matthew 40. where the usage of his Saints is recited; cc-acp pp-f d n2 cst pp-f dt crd pp-f np1 crd c-crq dt n1 pp-f po31 n2 vbz vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 45
160 O come yee blessed of my Father, &c. when I was sicke you did visit mee; Oh come ye blessed of my Father, etc. when I was sick you did visit me; uh vvb pn22 vvn pp-f po11 n1, av c-crq pns11 vbds j pn22 vdd vvi pno11; (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 45
161 naked, clothe mee, hungry, feed me; O Lord, say they, we neuer saw thee thus; naked, cloth me, hungry, feed me; Oh Lord, say they, we never saw thee thus; j, vvb pno11, j, vvb pno11; uh n1, vvb pns32, pns12 av-x vvd pno21 av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 45
162 in as much as you haue done it to one of these little ones, you haue done it to mee. in as much as you have done it to one of these little ones, you have done it to me. p-acp c-acp d c-acp pn22 vhb vdn pn31 p-acp crd pp-f d j pi2, pn22 vhb vdn pn31 p-acp pno11. (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 45
163 Wee will stay here my Brethren, and make vse of this. we will stay Here my Brothers, and make use of this. pns12 vmb vvi av po11 n2, cc vvi n1 pp-f d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 45
164 Shall these that are so precious in the sight of God, be other wise in our eyes? All my delight is in the Saints, sayth Dauid: and surely it is one of the markes of the man that shall haue place in the holy mount, Shall these that Are so precious in the sighed of God, be other wise in our eyes? All my delight is in the Saints, say David: and surely it is one of the marks of the man that shall have place in the holy mount, vmb d cst vbr av j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vbb j-jn j p-acp po12 n2? d po11 n1 vbz p-acp dt n2, vvz np1: cc av-j pn31 vbz crd pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n1 cst vmb vhi n1 p-acp dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 46
165 euen to make much of them that feare the Lord, Psal. 15. The contrary vnto this the Apostle reproues, Iam. 2. when hee would not haue vs to haue the graces of God in respect of persons; even to make much of them that Fear the Lord, Psalm 15. The contrary unto this the Apostle reproves, Iam. 2. when he would not have us to have the graces of God in respect of Persons; av pc-acp vvi d pp-f pno32 cst vvb dt n1, np1 crd dt j-jn p-acp d dt n1 vvz, np1 crd c-crq pns31 vmd xx vhi pno12 pc-acp vhi dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp n1 pp-f n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 46
166 we honour riches, and make an Idoll of earthly pompe, but as for the Saints and Seruants of God, we rather expose them to reproach, then make them neere vnto vs: we honour riches, and make an Idol of earthly pomp, but as for the Saints and Servants of God, we rather expose them to reproach, then make them near unto us: pns12 vvb n2, cc vvi dt n1 pp-f j n1, cc-acp c-acp p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f np1, pns12 av-c vvi pno32 p-acp n1, av vvi pno32 av-j p-acp pno12: (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 47
167 but because the subiect in hand points vnto the graue; I will returne vnto a Vse that shall speake the same language. but Because the Subject in hand points unto the graven; I will return unto a Use that shall speak the same language. cc-acp c-acp dt j-jn p-acp n1 vvz p-acp dt j; pns11 vmb vvi p-acp dt vvb cst vmb vvi dt d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 47
168 Are the righteous the onely men with God, and so precious, that their very graues are perfumed, are the righteous the only men with God, and so precious, that their very graves Are perfumed, vbr dt j dt j n2 p-acp np1, cc av j, cst po32 j n2 vbr vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 47
169 and their deaths so regarded? O then, this bids all the godly entertaine the consideration of a dissolution with good resolution: and their death's so regarded? O then, this bids all the godly entertain the consideration of a dissolution with good resolution: cc po32 n2 av vvn? sy av, d vvz d dt j vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 47
170 and many motiues will be ready for vs. and many motives will be ready for us cc d n2 vmb vbi j p-acp pno12 (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 47
171 First, we dye not totally, it is but the body that is strooke downe, the soule is immortall; First, we die not totally, it is but the body that is struck down, the soul is immortal; ord, pns12 vvb xx av-j, pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 cst vbz vvn a-acp, dt n1 vbz j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 48
172 which like the Doue, could find no rest for the soale of her foote, vntill shee returned vnto the Arke againe, Gen. 8. so verily, there is no true rest for the soule of man, which like the Dove, could find no rest for the Soale of her foot, until she returned unto the Ark again, Gen. 8. so verily, there is no true rest for the soul of man, r-crq av-j dt n1, vmd vvi dx n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, c-acp pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1 av, np1 crd av av-j, pc-acp vbz dx j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 48
173 vntill it returne to that God that infused it. Secondly, we dye not perpetually; until it return to that God that infused it. Secondly, we die not perpetually; c-acp pn31 vvb p-acp cst np1 cst vvd pn31. ord, pns12 vvb xx av-j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 48
174 we shall be put into the darke house for a time, but there is a day, a blessed day, we shall be put into the dark house for a time, but there is a day, a blessed day, pns12 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, cc-acp pc-acp vbz dt n1, dt j-vvn n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 48
175 euen the day of the resurrection, and then comes that coniunction, and re-vnion of both againe; even the day of the resurrection, and then comes that conjunction, and reunion of both again; av-j dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc av vvz d n1, cc n1 pp-f d av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 49
176 now then death cannot preuent or alter that marriage day: now then death cannot prevent or altar that marriage day: av av n1 vmbx vvi cc vvi d n1 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 49
177 for as the Apostle saith, What shall seperate vs from the loue of Christ Iesus? shall afflictions, shall Principalities, shall powers, shall things present or things to come, shall life or death? no, nothing shall remoue vs from the lone of Christ Iesus, Rom. 8.39. for as the Apostle Says, What shall separate us from the love of christ Iesus? shall afflictions, shall Principalities, shall Powers, shall things present or things to come, shall life or death? no, nothing shall remove us from the lone of christ Iesus, Rom. 8.39. c-acp c-acp dt n1 vvz, q-crq vmb vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 np1? vmb n2, vmb n2, vmb n2, vmb n2 vvi cc n2 pc-acp vvi, vmb n1 cc n1? uh-dx, pix vmb vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 np1, np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 49
178 Thirdly, the sting and poyson of death is taken away, (Christ Iesus) like a triumphant Conquerour, hath subdued: Thirdly, the sting and poison of death is taken away, (christ Iesus) like a triumphant Conqueror, hath subdued: ord, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 vbz vvn av, (np1 np1) av-j dt j n1, vhz vvn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 49
179 Consūmatum est, it is finished, and the debt paid, and the hand-writing that was against vs, fastened to his Crosse, Colos. 2.14. Consūmatum est, it is finished, and the debt paid, and the handwriting that was against us, fastened to his Cross, Colos 2.14. fw-la fw-la, pn31 vbz vvn, cc dt n1 vvn, cc dt n1 cst vbds p-acp pno12, vvn p-acp po31 n1, np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 50
180 now then put it to the question, why shall wee feare to dye? now then put it to the question, why shall we Fear to die? av av vvd pn31 p-acp dt n1, q-crq vmb pns12 vvi pc-acp vvi? (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 50
181 I deny not, but nature hath trembles in the very best of vs vntill we ouercome it by grace and diuine meditations: I deny not, but nature hath trembles in the very best of us until we overcome it by grace and divine meditations: pns11 vvb xx, cc-acp n1 vhz vvz p-acp dt av js pp-f pno12 c-acp pns12 vvb pn31 p-acp n1 cc j-jn n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 50
182 we doe at death as Moses did with his rod, who when hee saw it turned into a serpent, primo intuitu, he started from it, we do At death as Moses did with his rod, who when he saw it turned into a serpent, primo intuitu, he started from it, pns12 vdb p-acp n1 c-acp np1 vdd p-acp po31 n1, r-crq c-crq pns31 vvd pn31 vvd p-acp dt n1, fw-la fw-la, pns31 vvd p-acp pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 50
183 but afterwards goes neere vnto it, takes it vp, and makes vse of it; but afterwards Goes near unto it, Takes it up, and makes use of it; cc-acp av vvz av-j p-acp pn31, vvz pn31 a-acp, cc vvz n1 pp-f pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 50
184 so wee indeede at the first, vntill wee see death disarmed, start from it, but afterwards finding that Christ hath gotten victorie ouer the graue, so we indeed At the First, until we see death disarmed, start from it, but afterwards finding that christ hath got victory over the graven, av pns12 av p-acp dt ord, c-acp pns12 vvb n1 vvn, vvb p-acp pn31, cc-acp av vvg cst np1 vhz vvn n1 p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 51
185 and that the sting is gone as the challing shewes Hosea 13. then with Moses we draw neer and surrender into the hands of the Lord beeing but tenents at will; and that the sting is gone as the challing shows Hosea 13. then with Moses we draw near and surrender into the hands of the Lord being but tenants At will; cc cst dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt vvi vvz np1 crd av p-acp np1 pns12 vvb av-j cc vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbg p-acp n2 p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 51
186 then wee can take the rod and make good vse of it as he did. Exod. 9.4. then we can take the rod and make good use of it as he did. Exod 9.4. av pns12 vmb vvi dt n1 cc vvi j n1 pp-f pn31 c-acp pns31 vdd. np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 51
187 As for those that feare to dye notwithstanding these comforts, if wee should enter into their reasons they must needes be dreadfull, as As for those that Fear to die notwithstanding these comforts, if we should enter into their Reasons they must needs be dreadful, as c-acp p-acp d cst vvb pc-acp vvi a-acp d n2, cs pns12 vmd vvi p-acp po32 n2 pns32 vmb av vbb j, c-acp (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 52
188 First, either they haue not tasted of the life to come, and so are lothe to change this present life; First, either they have not tasted of the life to come, and so Are loath to change this present life; ord, av-d pns32 vhb xx vvn pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi, cc av vbr j pc-acp vvi d j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 52
189 or else they haue not dyed aforehand, that is, considered of death before it came; or else thirdly, they haue carried their bane, euill consciences, about them. or Else they have not died aforehand, that is, considered of death before it Come; or Else Thirdly, they have carried their bane, evil Consciences, about them. cc av pns32 vhb xx vvn av, cst vbz, vvn pp-f n1 p-acp pn31 vvd; cc av ord, pns32 vhb vvn po32 n1, j-jn n2, p-acp pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 52
190 We will take view of these reasons by themselues. For the first of them, their not tasting of the life to come; We will take view of these Reasons by themselves. For the First of them, their not tasting of the life to come; pns12 vmb vvi n1 pp-f d n2 p-acp px32. p-acp dt ord pp-f pno32, po32 xx vvg pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 52
191 indeede their case is miserable, for they liue onely in body and cannot say with the Apostle, I liue by Faith in the Sonne of God, Galat. 2.20. These men must haue their soules beaten out or driuen out of them, as wee finde of the hypocrites estate in the 27. of Iob, What hope hath hee, saith the Text, when God shall beate out his soule? Indeede such men sing loath to depart; indeed their case is miserable, for they live only in body and cannot say with the Apostle, I live by Faith in the Son of God, Galatians 2.20. These men must have their Souls beaten out or driven out of them, as we find of the Hypocrites estate in the 27. of Job, What hope hath he, Says the Text, when God shall beat out his soul? Indeed such men sing loath to depart; av po32 n1 vbz j, c-acp pns32 vvb av-j p-acp n1 cc vmbx vvi p-acp dt n1, pns11 vvb p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd. np1 n2 vmb vhi po32 n2 vvn av cc vvn av pp-f pno32, c-acp pns12 vvb pp-f dt n2 n1 p-acp dt crd pp-f np1, q-crq n1 vhz pns31, vvz dt n1, c-crq np1 vmb vvi av po31 n1? av d n2 vvb j pc-acp vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 53
192 for here was their blisse, and to be taken from hence, being aliens and strangers from the life of God, Ephes. 4. alas, what shall they doe. for Here was their bliss, and to be taken from hence, being aliens and Strangers from the life of God, Ephesians 4. alas, what shall they do. c-acp av vbds po32 n1, cc pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp av, vbg n2-jn cc n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd uh, q-crq vmb pns32 vdb. (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 53
193 As for those that haue not dyed afore hand, it must needes be as terrible to them: As for those that have not died afore hand, it must needs be as terrible to them: p-acp p-acp d cst vhb xx vvn p-acp n1, pn31 vmb av vbi a-acp j p-acp pno32: (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 54
194 how many greets and re-greets passe betwixt God, and the soules of the faithfull? Paul desires to be dissolued and to be with God, which is best of all, Phil. 2. and the blessed Apostle tels vs, that by the reioycing that he hath in Christ, he dyes dayly, 1 Cor. 15. He numbers his dayes, how many greets and re-greets pass betwixt God, and the Souls of the faithful? Paul Desires to be dissolved and to be with God, which is best of all, Philip 2. and the blessed Apostle tells us, that by the rejoicing that he hath in christ, he dies daily, 1 Cor. 15. He numbers his days, c-crq d vvz cc j n1 p-acp np1, cc dt n2 pp-f dt j? np1 vvz pc-acp vbi vvn cc pc-acp vbi p-acp np1, r-crq vbz js pp-f d, np1 crd cc dt j-vvn n1 vvz pno12, cst p-acp dt vvg cst pns31 vhz p-acp np1, pns31 vvz av-j, crd np1 crd pns31 n2 po31 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 54
195 and so, that he may apply his heart vnto wisedome, as Dauid prayes, Psalme 90. this spirituall Arithmeticke is a good knowledge, and so, that he may apply his heart unto Wisdom, as David prays, Psalm 90. this spiritual Arithmetic is a good knowledge, cc av, cst pns31 vmb vvi po31 n1 p-acp n1, c-acp np1 vvz, n1 crd d j n1 vbz dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 54
196 but the prophane and carnall men, desires to meete with no such reckoning: this not dying afore-hand, makes many so bebinde-hand with repentance; but the profane and carnal men, Desires to meet with no such reckoning: this not dying aforehand, makes many so bebinde-hand with Repentance; cc-acp dt j cc j n2, vvz pc-acp vvi p-acp av-dx d vvg: d xx j-vvg av, vvz d av n1 p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 55
197 but let Hadrian the Emperour be an example vnto them; but let Hadriani the Emperor be an Exampl unto them; cc-acp vvb np1 dt n1 vbb dt n1 p-acp pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 55
198 it is storied of him, that death comming, and he not expecting, and when the diuorce betwixt the body and soule was to be executed, hee cryes out, it is storied of him, that death coming, and he not expecting, and when the divorce betwixt the body and soul was to be executed, he cries out, pn31 vbz vvn pp-f pno31, cst n1 vvg, cc pns31 xx vvg, cc c-crq dt n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 vbds pc-acp vbi vvn, pns31 vvz av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 55
199 as amazed, O aminula, vagula, blandula, quae nunc abibis in loca? O my poore soule, whether art thou going? Doth hee aske of his hopes then, as amazed, Oh aminula, Vagula, blandula, Quae nunc abibis in loca? Oh my poor soul, whither art thou going? Does he ask of his hope's then, c-acp vvn, uh n1, fw-la, fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-mi? uh po11 j n1, c-crq vb2r pns21 vvg? vdz pns31 vvi pp-f po31 n2 av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 55
200 when the partition was to bee made? A poore soule indeed, for all his Empire: when the partition was to be made? A poor soul indeed, for all his Empire: c-crq dt n1 vbds pc-acp vbi vvn? dt j n1 av, c-acp d po31 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 56
201 If therefore wee would not bee surprized, let vs bee prepared. If Therefore we would not be surprised, let us be prepared. cs av pns12 vmd xx vbi vvn, vvb pno12 vbi vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 56
202 Now last of all, which is not least of all, but rather worst of all, comes they, who are loath to dye, Now last of all, which is not least of all, but rather worst of all, comes they, who Are loath to die, av ord pp-f d, r-crq vbz xx ds pp-f d, cc-acp av-c js pp-f d, vvz pno32, r-crq vbr j pc-acp vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 56
203 because they carry their bane about them; Because they carry their bane about them; c-acp pns32 vvb po32 n1 p-acp pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 56
204 and that is, an euill conscience, this puts them vpon the racke, and tortures all parts; and that is, an evil conscience, this puts them upon the rack, and tortures all parts; cc d vbz, dt j-jn n1, d vvz pno32 p-acp dt n1, cc n2 d n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 56
205 this makes their case like vnto the strooke Deare, the arrow shee hath at her heart, this makes their case like unto the struck Dear, the arrow she hath At her heart, d vvz po32 n1 av-j p-acp dt vvn n1, dt n1 pns31 vhz p-acp po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 57
206 and yet skips vp and downe, but carryes that about her, that will dispatch her: and yet skips up and down, but carries that about her, that will dispatch her: cc av vvz a-acp cc a-acp, cc-acp vvz cst p-acp pno31, cst vmb vvi pno31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 57
207 so is it with an euill conscience, well they may skippe vp and downe, but they haue that at the heart of them, that will make all vncomfortable: so is it with an evil conscience, well they may skip up and down, but they have that At the heart of them, that will make all uncomfortable: av vbz pn31 p-acp dt j-jn n1, av pns32 vmb vvi a-acp cc a-acp, cc-acp pns32 vhb d p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32, cst vmb vvi d j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 57
208 and no meruaile, for a wounded spirit, who can beare? saith Salomon: This gaue, and no marvel, for a wounded Spirit, who can bear? Says Solomon: This gave, cc dx n1, p-acp dt j-vvn n1, r-crq vmb vvi? vvz np1: d vvd, (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 57
209 as Folydore Virgill obserues, King Richard the third, more wounds in his dreame, the night before, as Folydore Virgil observes, King Richard the third, more wounds in his dream, the night before, c-acp np1 np1 vvz, n1 np1 dt ord, av-dc vvz p-acp po31 n1, dt n1 a-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 57
210 then hee had the next day in the field: then he had the next day in the field: cs pns31 vhd dt ord n1 p-acp dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 58
211 Well, let vs all labour, pray, and endeauour for good consciences, this makes a continuall feast; Well, let us all labour, pray, and endeavour for good Consciences, this makes a continual feast; av, vvb pno12 d n1, vvb, cc vvi p-acp j n2, d vvz dt j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 58
212 this sends vs with boldnesse to the throne of grace, Hebr. 4. In a word, this will make vs both in life and death, fit for CHRIST IESVS, whose wee are, this sends us with boldness to the throne of grace, Hebrew 4. In a word, this will make us both in life and death, fit for CHRIST JESUS, whose we Are, d vvz pno12 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, np1 crd p-acp dt n1, d vmb vvi pno12 d p-acp n1 cc n1, j p-acp np1 np1, r-crq pns12 vbr, (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 58
213 and not our owne, and therefore ought to glorifie God both in our bodies and soules, which were redeemed with the precious bloud of IESVS CHRIST, through whom we haue redemption, and not our own, and Therefore ought to Glorify God both in our bodies and Souls, which were redeemed with the precious blood of JESUS CHRIST, through whom we have redemption, cc xx po12 d, cc av vmd p-acp vvi np1 av-d p-acp po12 n2 cc n2, r-crq vbdr vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 np1, p-acp ro-crq pns12 vhb n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 59
214 euen the forgiuenesse of our sinnes, Ephes. 1.7. even the forgiveness of our Sins, Ephesians 1.7. av-j dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 59
215 And thus much shall suffice to bee spoken for our instruction, who are in our way towards God, And thus much shall suffice to be spoken for our instruction, who Are in our Way towards God, cc av d vmb vvi pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po12 n1, r-crq vbr p-acp po12 n1 p-acp np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 59
216 now a word or two of him who is already gone to GOD. now a word or two of him who is already gone to GOD. av dt n1 cc crd pp-f pno31 r-crq vbz av vvn p-acp np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 59
217 The Testimony of him that liued and dyed in the Faith of Christ Iesus. The Testimony of him that lived and died in the Faith of christ Iesus. dt n1 pp-f pno31 cst vvd cc vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 np1. (4) testimony (DIV2) 35 Page 60
218 VVEE doe reade of the Patriarches and others, that after their deaths, they were embalmed, Genes. 50.2. but this Gentleman embalmed himselfe aliue; WE do read of the Patriarchs and Others, that After their death's, they were embalmed, Genesis. 50.2. but this Gentleman embalmed himself alive; pns12 vdb vvi pp-f dt n2 cc n2-jn, cst p-acp po32 n2, pns32 vbdr vvn, np1. crd. cc-acp d n1 vvn px31 j; (4) testimony (DIV2) 36 Page 60
219 I speake it according to the sense of Salomon, Eccles. 7.1. A good name, saith he, is as a precious oyntment; I speak it according to the sense of Solomon, Eccles. 7.1. A good name, Says he, is as a precious ointment; pns11 vvb pn31 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd. dt j n1, vvz pns31, vbz p-acp dt j n1; (4) testimony (DIV2) 36 Page 60
220 many sweete odours belongs vnto it, which time can neither wash nor waste away; Nam virtus post funera viuit. many sweet odours belongs unto it, which time can neither wash nor waste away; Nam virtus post funera viuit. d j n2 vvz p-acp pn31, r-crq n1 vmb av-dx vvi ccx vvi av; fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. (4) testimony (DIV2) 36 Page 61
221 Thus did this hopefull young Gentleman follow the tracke of the Elders, who by Faith obtained a good report, Heb. 11.2. Demetrius like it was with him, of whom Saint Iohn speakes largely in his third Epistle: Thus did this hopeful young Gentleman follow the track of the Elders, who by Faith obtained a good report, Hebrew 11.2. Demetrius like it was with him, of whom Saint John speaks largely in his third Epistle: av vdd d j j n1 vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n2-jn, r-crq p-acp n1 vvd dt j n1, np1 crd. npg1 vvb pn31 vbds p-acp pno31, pp-f r-crq n1 np1 vvz av-j p-acp po31 ord n1: (4) testimony (DIV2) 36 Page 61
222 Demetrius, saith he, hath a good report of all men; yea, and of the truth it selfe. Demetrius, Says he, hath a good report of all men; yea, and of the truth it self. np1, vvz pns31, vhz dt j n1 pp-f d n2; uh, cc pp-f dt n1 pn31 n1. (4) testimony (DIV2) 36 Page 61
223 If any that knew not this person, would presse the reason of his commendation, answere will be made, that if sincerity in his Re•igion, industry in his Vocation, If any that knew not this person, would press the reason of his commendation, answer will be made, that if sincerity in his Re•igion, industry in his Vocation, cs d cst vvd xx d n1, vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, n1 vmb vbi vvn, cst cs n1 p-acp po31 n1, n1 p-acp po31 n1, (4) testimony (DIV2) 36 Page 62
224 and affability in Conuersation might giue their voyces, it will be no sinne to say, this was a gracious youth. And first for his Religion: and affability in Conversation might give their voices, it will be no sin to say, this was a gracious youth. And First for his Religion: cc n1 p-acp n1 vmd vvi po32 n2, pn31 vmb vbi dx n1 pc-acp vvi, d vbds dt j n1. cc ord p-acp po31 n1: (4) testimony (DIV2) 36 Page 62
225 He was not with Agrippa, almost a christian, nor yet with Laodicea luke-warme in his profession, He was not with Agrippa, almost a christian, nor yet with Laodicea lukewarm in his profession, pns31 vbds xx p-acp np1, av dt njp, ccx av p-acp np1 j p-acp po31 n1, (4) testimony (DIV2) 37 Page 62
226 but found in al true tenents of the faith, worshiping that one and onely God, from whence saluation comes to men. but found in all true tenants of the faith, worshipping that one and only God, from whence salvation comes to men. cc-acp vvd p-acp d j n2 pp-f dt n1, vvg cst pi cc av-j np1, p-acp q-crq n1 vvz p-acp n2. (4) testimony (DIV2) 37 Page 62
227 As for his Vocation, with a diligent hand and faithfull heart hee went about it; As for his Vocation, with a diligent hand and faithful heart he went about it; p-acp p-acp po31 n1, p-acp dt j n1 cc j n1 pns31 vvd p-acp pn31; (4) testimony (DIV2) 38 Page 63
228 his gaine therein was godlinesse, which the Apostle saith is great gaines, if men be content with that they haue, 1 Timoth. 6. Surely hee was content for peace-sake to passeby his profits many times, his gain therein was godliness, which the Apostle Says is great gains, if men be content with that they have, 1 Timothy 6. Surely he was content for Peace-sake to Passerby his profits many times, po31 n1 av vbds n1, r-crq dt n1 vvz vbz j n2, cs n2 vbb j p-acp cst pns32 vhb, crd np1 crd av-j pns31 vbds j p-acp n1 p-acp np1-n po31 n2 d n2, (4) testimony (DIV2) 38 Page 63
229 and to end matters at home, for the preuenting of further inconueniences that might arise in poynt of law. and to end matters At home, for the preventing of further inconveniences that might arise in point of law. cc pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp n1-an, p-acp dt vvg pp-f jc n2 cst vmd vvi p-acp n1 pp-f n1. (4) testimony (DIV2) 38 Page 63
230 If all that were towards the law had the same heart, surely that calling would haue a great part of that blessing which CHRIST pronounceth, Beati pacifici, Blessed are the peace-makers Mat. 5 For surely the law is good and surely NONLATINALPHABET, which comes of NONLATINALPHABET, to distribute, If all that were towards the law had the same heart, surely that calling would have a great part of that blessing which CHRIST pronounceth, Beati Pacifici, Blessed Are the peacemakers Mathew 5 For surely the law is good and surely, which comes of, to distribute, cs d cst vbdr p-acp dt n1 vhd dt d n1, av-j d vvg vmd vhi dt j n1 pp-f d n1 r-crq np1 vvz, fw-la fw-la, vvn vbr dt n2 np1 crd c-acp av-j dt n1 vbz j cc av-j, r-crq vvz pp-f, pc-acp vvi, (4) testimony (DIV2) 39 Page 64
231 or dare suum cuique, to giue to euery one that which is his, had a good ordination: or Dare suum cuique, to give to every one that which is his, had a good ordination: cc vvb fw-la fw-la, pc-acp vvi p-acp d pi cst r-crq vbz png31, vhd dt j n1: (4) testimony (DIV2) 39 Page 64
232 and therefore they shall doe well, who haue other mens causes to follow, to remember that one day, their owne cause shall come before the Iudge: and Therefore they shall do well, who have other men's Causes to follow, to Remember that one day, their own cause shall come before the Judge: cc av pns32 vmb vdi av, r-crq vhb j-jn ng2 n2 pc-acp vvi, pc-acp vvi d crd n1, po32 d n1 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1: (4) testimony (DIV2) 39 Page 64
233 This yong Lawyer did so, being tender in his conscience, and vpright in the causes he vndertooke. This young Lawyer did so, being tender in his conscience, and upright in the Causes he undertook. d j n1 vdd av, vbg n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc av-j p-acp dt n2 pns31 vvd. (4) testimony (DIV2) 39 Page 65
234 As for his Conuersation, it was such that all that knew him did desire him: As for his Conversation, it was such that all that knew him did desire him: c-acp p-acp po31 n1, pn31 vbds d cst d cst vvd pno31 vdd vvi pno31: (4) testimony (DIV2) 40 Page 65
235 for hee had matter, and apprehended things with good iudgement, and then the manner of his conuerse was so affable as that hee found fauour wheresoeuer he came, which is the blessing promised, Pro. 16. When a mans wayes doe please the Lord, hee will make his enemies to be his friends: for he had matter, and apprehended things with good judgement, and then the manner of his converse was so affable as that he found favour wheresoever he Come, which is the blessing promised, Pro 16. When a men ways do please the Lord, he will make his enemies to be his Friends: c-acp pns31 vhd n1, cc vvd n2 p-acp j n1, cc av dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vbds av j c-acp cst pns31 vvd n1 c-crq pns31 vvd, r-crq vbz dt n1 vvd, np1 crd c-crq dt ng1 n2 vdb vvi dt n1, pns31 vmb vvi po31 n2 pc-acp vbi po31 n2: (4) testimony (DIV2) 40 Page 65
236 In a word hee was to his deare mother, a right Barnabas; that is, a Sonne of consolation, for so the word signifieth; In a word he was to his deer mother, a right Barnabas; that is, a Son of consolation, for so the word signifies; p-acp dt n1 pns31 vbds p-acp po31 j-jn n1, dt j-jn np1; cst vbz, dt n1 pp-f n1, c-acp av dt n1 vvz; (4) testimony (DIV2) 40 Page 66
237 he was gratiou, with men, and precious with God, he did liue the life of the righteous, he was gratiou, with men, and precious with God, he did live the life of the righteous, pns31 vbds n1, p-acp n2, cc j p-acp np1, pns31 vdd vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j, (4) testimony (DIV2) 40 Page 66
238 and did dye the death of the righteous; he is gone before, and wee shall follow: and did die the death of the righteous; he is gone before, and we shall follow: cc vdd vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j; pns31 vbz vvn a-acp, cc pns12 vmb vvi: (4) testimony (DIV2) 40 Page 66
239 In which progresse let vs end. FINIS. In which progress let us end. FINIS. p-acp r-crq n1 vvb pno12 vvi. fw-la. (4) testimony (DIV2) 40 Page 66

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